the fl getting mad at the ml at the end on ep 9/beginning of ep 10 is really dumb because she knows that he's been forced to kill for the king. he didn't have a choice.
True.The whole second couple arc could have been left out. Doesn't add to the story. Only consumes time of the…
if the second couple arc was fully developed and they had an actual relationship with each other, i wouldn't mind. but since their romantic relationship was not fully developed, i don't think it's worth it to dedicate time to it. like, why hint at a relationship with no payoff?
possible unpopular opinion but nianju is low-key useless as a human. he's not really bringing much to the story/plot. he should have been kept as a cute snake.