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I think it’s funny to watch ML and his sidekick (at least in these early episodes) scheme like they’re in their own little world—a bit overconfident and a bit delusional about what they are actually accomplishing. I also feel like he doesn’t need to do the things he’s doing to get close to the FL because she is already half way there in thinking she should align with him (even though a lot of it is his illness and her thinking he doesn’t have long to live) 😅

the trailer was good. i’m definitely going to give this one a try.

excited to see them in a modern show but didn’t i already see an endless summer show about two ppl reuniting and overcoming heartache and misunderstandings? 🤔

exactly my take on this show. i was so confused about the strong negative reactions to the Zhou Wan character and wondered if i was watching a different show than them. she didn’t go into her plan lightly and it was very much out of desperation and not having better options. she 100% felt terrible over Xixiao ending up in the hospital and his family pressuring her to stay away from him only solidified her guilt over coming to him with less than honorable intentions which led to his physical harm. i did think xixiao, through his psychologically scarred past, became an understandably obsessive person unable to let go of Zhou Wan and while i get that his past trauma made him the way he is, he is the one in the second half of the drama stirring the pot and using pettiness in a toxic way. i’ve seen variations of this plot in short drama as well.

right?? i feel bad for her as she constantly being targeted and bullied for everything. i’m amazed she has a strong sm presence and is able to project a carefree persona still.

Argh I know I have seen the actress who plays the green tea/duke's daughter Fang Li as an FL in at least one other drama but I can't remember her name! T_T

Unveil Jadewind sesason 2 allegedly being DARKER than the first one makes me really nervous. I liked the show, but it was depressing overall.

Good news! Happy for her, although I wish she never had to go through this mess in the first place.

Based on the editing and not enough episodes comments, I wonder how much was lost through censorship?

yes, I absolutely enjoyed the show, it was just something I noticed about it. The cast is fantastic--beautiful and talented actors, like is this the most beautiful cast all around?? Even the gross antagonist/villains are hot. The show is gorgeously shot with amazing costumes too.

One thing about this show: if you watch a lot of CDrama, you will find just about every trope from the genre acted out exactly the same with no real deviation or twist. tbh I'm a little surprised that they didn't attempt anything new in tackling these well-worn scenarios. The only really unique thing about this show is the disturbing entanglement between Yu Qianqian and Qi Min....

I've only see two so far. Both were "real heiress returns and destroys family" plots and both characters were the same cold, slightly psychotic personality but I'm fine with it so far since she does it so well. The aura is like Jenna Ortega in Wednesday and I feel like she can make this her "thing" at least for a little while.

She seems to have found a lead role niche in short/vertical drama playing the "dark" heroine archetype. She definitely can pull off a "goth" look and can play the cold, confidently crazy, yet highly calculating FL very well.

I did get to see it! My feeling, however, is still the same--he confronted her with suspicion, not trust. She literally had to tie him up and leave him the finger dagger since she knew that him arguing with her was just going to waste her time. Thinking about it a bit, I do think it's just an interesting juxtaposition and a bit of role reversal--in the beginning it was Huaijin who understood her best, was willing to just support her regardless of what she was going to do and was able to get in front of situations to support her without needing to really get explanations from her. After he lays out his feelings, he shifts to his own needs and this muddles him and their relationship. In the breakup, Peiyi specifically notes that they have two very different perspectives/approaches and that is ok, but that's not going to work for what she has prepared 15 years of her life to do. In the end, though, Peiyi's understanding of Huaijin doesn't become a real obstacle because she knows how to handle him and at the same time give him the opportunity to choose for himself without wasting time or getting in the way.

I'm on the USA Netflix track so this is only for ep 33 (finale tomorrow for us). NGL I'm still on Huaijin's ass for continuing to be out of sync with Peiyi. Man was seriously gonna try and arrest her ass?? Didn't even pull her aside to ask what her actual plan was? I really thought he knew Peiyi better than most people, but it turns out he doesn't. As suss as she seems to have acted, even I 100% knew that Peiyi was playing along with Chen Luo and using him to trap Cui Mingzhong. Ain't NO WAY she was going to hurt Consort Shu, her adoptive mom, let alone cause her to be executed. As soon as she knew Chen Luo was the Immortal, it was only going to be a matter of time before she has to arrest him, but she also wasn't going to miss this opportunity to take down the Right Minister either. Very good episode, other than Huaijin not trusting Peiyi enough. He came around, but only after it was obvious what Peiyi actually did. smh...

yeah i know. I personally like that about her character. I'm just saying on Wuwen's behalf because she seems like she wants it hah and I feel bad for her that she ain't gonna get it like that.

She is the sweetest. Kinda wish Peiyi doted on her even just a little. A least give her a hug? ehe.

Episode 31 (I'm on Netflix USA so no express or any of that for me). It took time and a very similar case for Peiyi to finally understand Huaijin's (and us as the audience) perspective. When you've lived a certain way for so long, what might seem obvious to an outsider does not necessarily make it clear to oneself. This episode was mostly all business and more CSI stuff, but Peiyi has turned the corner on only living for revenge and it looks like her relationship with Huaijin can be repaired and resume. MVP to Wuwen also, who is always there for Peiyi to offer support and comfort. Also, I like how Peiyi starts off like she doesn't know how to talk to children, but in the end she actually does it right.

Ep 30 thoughts: the episode time skips 1 mo. Peiyi has been spending time with Consort Shu. While it has done some good towards the mental health of each, they're both already feeling the effects of being cooped up together. Peiyi practices martial arts but spends a lot of time thinking about Huaijin. She puts in heaters, sends him meds, and even gifts him a compass (all anonymously). Huaijin probably realizes that these were done by her, but also gives her space--Peiyi has not really changed in her attitudes. She keeps people she cares about at distance because her experience tells her nothing good comes of it. She can't handle more people coming to harm because of her, but at the same time, she's not happy. Apparently Wuwen has been holding the fort at the Bureau but a new case brings her back in as a consultant. The final case of this show is about someone trying to sabotage Consort Shu's banquet and so far, the body count is at two. There is also a strange cult that has been growing around the capital. Huaijin has been literally heartbroken and seems to give up on pursuing her (at least for now)--it's honestly a bit out of character for him since he literally spent most of his life devoted to supporting her.

This is primarily a mystery/detective show with a revenge main arc. There is a relationship subplot, but if you are here only for romance, this will not be for you.