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This in particular! She's been told over and over that she's unworthy of love and she's the wrong sort since she was born, and even her mother who's supposed to love her can't seem to show that she even likes her. Of course she's going to pick the path that's the most comfortable and logical for what she think she deserves.

It continues to frustrate me that Xiao Yuanyi cannot find it within herself to even approach CSS as anything more than a stubborn child that needs to be scolded 24/7. She doesn't acknowledge any of the hard work CSS put into rebuilding the county, or helping the people, and then even when she has valid points about the marriage, she just screams at CSS instead of actually talking to her (or anyone for that matter). She's right about CSS getting married too soon, but I don't understand why she has to attack CSS every time when the poor girl just wants a mother. The truth is CSS doesn't know what it means to be in love and she could probably be convinced to delay the marriage for a while if only her mother wasn't a complete idiot.

Also, I didn't expect the emperor to be so loveable so that was a pleasant surprise.

Cheonbugwan is Slytherin 😂

Seems like several theories were proven right with ep 7. Naksu's father was a soul shifter gone wild, and it was all because of that blasted king star. We're still left wondering about Mu-deok because in the mirror, it was mentioned that she's the stone all the dark magic comes from, and I noticed that in the story that was told about the stone, one of the mages who performed the ritual was a blind woman (who kinda looked like Mu-deok). If she's that mage, it would make her ancient and it seems that they couldn't fully destroy the stone so they divided it's power instead and locked it away inside of her. If she really was the missing Jin daughter, her mother would've recognized her, I think. (Also maybe the pull of the magic in her was strong enough to disrupt the soul transfer Naksu originally had in mind)

Also, the cliffhanger at the end of 7! I wonder if Mu-deok will do something to mess up this soul transfer again.

It's really sad that CSS and her mother have so much in common but they can't see it because her mother is too hard-headed to take advice or just simply talk to CSS the way she should. I was so proud of CSS for being so calm in the face of danger. She clearly takes after her parents and she'll need that toughness going forward. Her third uncle is a constant source of laughter and I love him competing with CSS for the aunt's attention. I'm looking forward to the coming adventure.

Exactly. She acts like she hates Shaoshang because even when someone else is being nice to CSS, she gets upset. Why would you be mad about someone else just being good to your own daughter? She keeps making very obvious mistakes and she isn't willing to learn or listen to anyone else. I will also be dissatisfied with her character development no matter what, at this point.

I wonder if CSS's mother thinks that this kind of approach is what made Yangyang into the girl she is now. She loves pointing out how wonderful YY is compared to CSS, but she didn't raise YY and she's not treating CSS the way YY was treated by the aunt who raised her. She claims CSS is a horrible child but won't admit that she's a horrible mother so where do they even start?

The bridge thing was hilarious but also very risky cos someone could've been seriously hurt, so CSS deserved some punishment. However, as usual, her mother takes it to the extreme because she can't compromise or back down once her hackles are up. I'm glad CSS is leaving now and I hope she finally gets to experience a regular life without the constant fear of punishment.

Honestly, when the aunt said that I was hoping she would listen, but instead she just justified her own wrongdoing and kept doing the wrong thing. I can't stand her.

It was very obvious that her mother knew CSS was right but for whatever stupid reason, she keeps opting to put CSS down in favour of everyone else. She doesn't even defend her behind her back so we can say maybe she's just harsh to CSS in person but she actually cares about her. At this point, I find it hard to believe she even wants CSS as a child.

It's so funny how CSS's mother can't seem to see anything beyond her own nose. She criticises anyone who gives CSS a gift cos they didn't also get something for Yangyang, but then goes on a shopping spree for YY without so much as a glance in CSS's direction. She's a complete hypocrite and everyone tells her this but she just doesn't seem to get it. Her sister-in-law told her everything everyone in this comment section has said about her behaviour (more or less), and her response was oh but YY is such a good girl. If CSS was a lesser person, this treatment would've made her hate Yangyang for no reason. Luckily CSS is sensible and now she has her brothers and her good aunt to look out for her. It was really sad that the first time anyone stood up for CSS it was her brothers defending her from their mother's stupidity.

Lol. But Jinta has done way more for Tol than he ever did for Tin cos at least he's the reason the notebook is with Tol now. But of course he's always so cryptic and annoying 😩

It's almost as if CSS's mother would've preferred for her to really be half dead when they finally returned from the battlefront. She doesn't acknowledge CSS's resilience or street smarts, considering how her aunt deliberately made sure she didn't receive an education, and never has a kind word to say to the child who was tortured all through her childhood and teenage years. I get that her mother is a soldier but from the way she treats her niece, it's obvious that she can be affectionate and understanding. It's sad to see CSS believe that she has to be a certain way in order to receive any kind of love from her own mother, when that's all she's dreamt of while in hell.

How did they make almost all the women in this show so annoying apart from Yu Mi? Lol. I enjoy Yu Mi's cells, especially when they're in panic mode. It's fun binging this show so I can watch season 2 and I've somehow managed to avoid all spoilers about both seasons so it's a nice, new experience.

I was so satisfied with the punishment that OYX received and I expect that he will suffer for years to come. The Empress redeemed herself in the end and the wonderful thread of women supporting women continued to be woven through out this story. I know there were complaints that Pan Er was too perfect, but I found her so refreshing, and a joy to support.

In the end, I don't believe there was a wasted character, and even Chi Yan grew on me. Does anyone else think SYZ will give him a chance? I believe he has grown enough to at least be allowed to ask her out properly 😂

Although we didn't get to see Qianfan and Pan Er get married (I think those scenes may have been victims of editing), but seeing Sanniang get the wedding ceremony and husband that she deserved actually brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad her son learned his lesson in the end so her happiness was complete.

I can't wait to binge this entire show again because I know I will love these characters for a very long time.

I think Lei Jing serves whoever can further his career and let him keep power. GQF helped him make sure that Qi Mu, the Emperor and Duke Xiao were on his side so he'd leave GQF alone.

Ultimately, I enjoyed this season a lot, but I felt like we spent way too much time with some side characters instead of on the leads so I still feel a little dissatisfied. The last 2 episodes for me could've done with much less screentime for Ji Woo's ex girlfriend and as much as I love the little girl, I didn't need to see her and her mother so much either. Like, them talking about fried chicken for so long right after a scene of a frantic Ji Woo asking them if they saw Seo Joon was really weird.

I'm sure my opinion will soften when I rewatch it because watching week to week made it much harder to digest, especially when one considers how unpleasant Ji Woo was to Seo Joon. Anyway, it's over now and I'm happy it happened.

I wanted him to suffer some more but the moment he started crying and said he was begging, I lost my conviction. I'm glad they're happy but it does feel very much like a drama ending after all the talk of how 'realistic' the season has been.

Lol. CP seems to be his son but not there Empress' son? I'm not really clear on that but I think they mentioned that the Empress had to adopt him and they didn't want him to know she wasn't his real mother or something. I initially thought the Empress at least loved the Emperor but it's starting to look like all she cares about is power. Unfortunately even when the truth comes out, the Emperor will probably make excuses for her and find a way to save her because of love.

Surprisingly, Mu-deok and the crown prince make a fantastic pairing! I laughed so much at their scenes. I initially thought Mu-deok's family may have been killed because of the secret about Uk's birth, but maybe it was because of some soul shifting gone wrong. I'll need to watch the episode again it seems.

Master Lee must be incredibly old to be that powerful and the master of the old doctor. I hope he sticks around for a while longer.

Also, I wonder if the real Mu-deok isn't the one who cut off Naksu's energy since they seemed to show that her soul is still in that body, just inactive for now. I really want to know what's going on with both of them.

I thought the same but he seemed to have gotten help from the Emperor's consort. As for the promotion, they mentioned that it was a sideways move rather than upward, and to a remote area which he was desperate to avoid. I feel like this emperor is still better than a lot of these drama emperors cos at least he listens to different sides.