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makes u wonder why all the BL's coming…

makes u wonder why all the BL's coming out of China r so toxic - it's like every one is a different type of f*cked up, so not a boring ride lol... but i really don't get the relationship between Ji & Shen Mo, Shen Mo on his part is very subservient & guessing from what he told Ji's sister - Ji saved his life, so he is paying him back by turning (willingly) into his slave?!? Ji on his part - is this his kink ??? as men with money r known to have, cause the normal relationship thing gets boring & money can buy u anything - especially people u can use & discard like tissue. he for sure loved humiliating & dominating him throughout this ep & the fact that he knew, Shen Mo was his sister's fiancée ex, is another level of weird = f*cked up. *****************************for the life of me, no matter how spoilt a brat that sister is, shouldn't u care if she ends up with a guy that closeted? as he will never be able to love her - truly & what about being loyal to her - would he be able to ??? or Ji thinks he can make Zhou Yang subservient & complaint like a loyal dog, that wont stray ever??? i don't get the though process behind him being this gung ho to make his little sister every dream come true - sometimes u say NO cause it's for the better. what if she wanted to jump off a tall building, he would say YES cause he isn't capable of saying No to her??? - like make this make sense... ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************on a whole there wasn't enough back story so i could figure out what's what & who was against whom & why. but Shen Mo is too fragile & subservient for my liking & i don't like Ji much - even if he saved Shen Mo's life. idk if there is anyone i am rooting for after this 1st ep. just would love more info so the picture will get clearer.

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I’ll Let You Live a Little Longer

As Lin Jin Qi recovers, he holds onto the edge of her garment and asks her to keep talking to him. He reveals his concerns, noting that the current emperor is more benevolent than the previous one and expressing hope that Prince Han will abandon his ambitions. "The Lu family—father and son—are very petty; be careful of them. I will reinforce your security," Lin Jin Qi tells XLX. "Han Lian, you placed third in the imperial examination; do you blame me for the imperial decree?"The emperor is informed that Prince Han intends to visit the tombs to bid farewell to the late emperor and empress—the parents of both himself and the current emperor. At this moment, the emperor acknowledges their shared maternity and hopes Han will depart peacefully for his fiefdom. Before that, however, the emperor grants Lin Jin Qi an important insignia, authorizing him to outrank many officials and make decisions—specifically, allowing him to supersede Commander Chen Qi (a veteran who served the late emperor) and the arms inspector. Lin Jin Qi accepts the token and vows to deliver supplies to the soldiers, demonstrating the emperor's benevolence.Lan Xian visits a Buddhist temple to seek blessings for the birthday of Lan Xian (the maid whose identity she assumed). Upon leaving the temple, the head monk mentions something strange: all the dogs in the village have been killed—an act the locals attribute to "ghost soldiers." Lan Xian immediately finds this fact suspicious.Shortly after, she encounters Lin Jin Qi, dressed in a black mink coat over a red outfit. He appears somber; following a ritual, he hangs a wish upon a tree. He asks Lan Xian if she wants to know what his wish is. She simply replies that, whatever it may be, she hopes it comes true. As the two of them walk on, we see an inscription on the ribbons hanging from the tree: “May our love last forever.”For Lan Xian’s birthday, Lin Jin Qi prepares a special moment—the most touching one for me in an episode filled with moving scenes. He tears up because, while talking to her, he glimpses tears in her eyes. He doesn't understand her feelings, yet he realizes she is deeply sad. He asks if he has done something to upset her; she apologizes, saying she was the one who made a mistake and upset him. Seeing the sadness in both their eyes as they fail to understand one another brings a tear to my eye as a viewer. It is as if there is something neither of them can quite reach. She is slightly tipsy and says she will stop before she gets truly drunk. When the maids return with more food, they find LJQ alone and sad, drinking by himself.When Lan Xian meets her friends from the opera troupe at her home, she learns of something related to Prince Han’s sinister plans. The troupe had not been summoned, and she connects this fact to the incident involving the dead dogs.Lan Xian meets Yuchan and the other maids and discovers that LJQ is about to deliver supplies to Prince Han’s troops. She asks for a carriage so she can warn LJQ. She gives Yuchan a code phrase to deliver to Lin Jin Qi’s brother, Jin Lan (who is ill): tell Master Jin Qi that he wants to eat rice and beans cooked over a straw fire.When Lin Jin Qi arrives at the troops' camp with the supplies, he walks into a trap intended to kill him. The commander allied with Prince Han has put a price of 100 taels on LJQ’s head. LJQ, having already been warned by Lan Xian, breaks free from the villain; as LJQ leaves—refusing the invitation to enter the barracks—the villain says, "I'll let you live a little longer."LJQ gets into the carriage and speaks with Lan Xian, who explains everything she has discovered. Combining this with his own information, he decides he must leave immediately to thwart the enemy's plans. As he mounts his horse—looking every bit the handsome soldier in his gallant armor—he rides a short distance toward a nearby tree. Suddenly, Lan Xian calls out from the carriage, "Lin Jin Qi, be careful." He pauses for a moment; the camera shows his serious expression as he remains facing forward. Then, a youthful smile breaks across his face; he turns his horse around, approaches the carriage, and plants a kiss on Lan Xian—one that is both passionate and cautious—prompting her to shout his name as if slightly annoyed (or perhaps not?). He rides off, calling out, "If you want to slap me again, save it for when I get back."At the Lin household, Jin Lan receives the coded message sent by Lan Xian. He immediately grasps the situation: Prince Han is staging a rebellion against the current emperor—a move that could implicate Lin Jin Qi—and troops will need to be held in reserve somewhere. He tells his wife he is feeling better, noting that he has taken better care of his health over the past year and is strong enough to handle the situation.Lin Jin Qi arrives at Commander Chen Qi’s barracks, warns him of Prince Han’s rebellion, and asks him to mobilize the troops. However, Commander Chen draws a pistol and nearly shoots LJQ and Nan Ke, who throw themselves to the ground to dodge the bullet.But LJQ was prepared and struck the wicked commander first with another pistol.Once outside the tent, LJQ alerted the soldiers to what had happened and urged them to unite to stop Prince Han. Suddenly, Prince Han himself arrived with another troop, spreading lies about LJQ and twisting the facts. He shot an arrow at Lin Jin Qi; it pierced the hand LJQ had raised to protect his heart. NanKe wept in desperation, begging him to wake up.With a sinister expression, Prince Han ordered them to take LJQ’s body away and behead him. However, NanKe rebelled and overpowered the four soldiers; meanwhile, LJQ regained consciousness and removed the arrow, which had been blocked by the rectangular gold insignia she had received from the emperor.Prince Han went to the armory, but LJQ had arrived there first—using the insignia that authorized entry—and had already taken all the weapons.The camera shows LJQ, her hand bandaged and bloodied, about to light a gunpowder fuse. Prince Han, his face twisted in rage and malice, recalls the events and realizes how she survived. The camera shows the fuse igniting. The episode ends. (What will Episode 35 bring?)

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Four Stars

I love how Eun Tae is always fucking with his direct boss. Mr. Jang. "I think so." Had me cracking up. I find it strange that the team leaders want people to get better to move up in position but are constantly telling people to stay in their lane. Like Mr. Son telling Jun Ho that when he was trying to secure Ji Hye a permanent postion but it's also one of the reason Mr. Jeong left and he told them they really don't know how to treat employees. I do love how Eun Tae is trying to look out for people like that model. Like he/she said why is divorce a controversy? She tried to work it out with her husband but ultimately it didn't work out and she should lose work b/c of that??? It's her business anyway. My one gripe with the show is that no matter how well Eun Tae does he always has to fix other messes for the company. I also don't like that he always has to explain himself.....

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Five Stars

Currently, this is my absolute favorite series—or rather, I am completely obsessed with it! I’ve loved this couple since Your Sky, and I’m so thrilled they finally got their own series as the main leads.Every single character—Third, Wan, Nine, Time, and Renji—is incredible, and their acting is an absolute 11/10. The storyline is amazing, but watching their performances will instantly make you a fan. Every single actor is top-tier, and the series is genuinely outstanding.From Renji and Time’s intense, suspenseful acting, to Wan’s adorable and innocent expressions, and Third’s perfect mix of a tough attitude with a heart of gold—everything about it is top-notch. This series is an absolute GOAT!

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Three Stars

I think Eun Tae was too generous to Mr. jeong b/c that guy just seems so unappreaciative. I mean I don't want a new business to fail but the CEO also let him off the hook by lifting the non-compete clause. I did like how Hae Ju the lawyer explained how that would have panned out. I think some people are missing the point of the series and the lottery win. This is why I typically don't read comments or reviews until after a show is done b/c we get influenced by other people weather we want to or not. It's already established that the win is not enought to throw your middle finger up to the world and especially to a good paying job. I think Eun Tae is navigating what he may actually want to do with the rest of his life and continuing to work and build better relationships is one of those.

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Saving My Husband

Lin Jin Qi learns from his sister, Xiu Wan, that Xiu Lai was on the verge of taking her own life using arsenic; had it not been for Lan Xian, his sister would have died. He and his siblings are devastated. Lin Jin Qi bows in gratitude to his wife, Lan Xian, who arrived just in time to prevent the tragedy.Scholar Han and Xie Zhao are receiving congratulations for their rankings in the imperial civil service examination. The Emperor and his ministers are making promising plans for the two young men.The Emperor is informed of the reason for the absence of the Shense Guard Commander, Lin Jin Qi. He learns that she is at the magistrate's court due to a petition filed by her sister, who seeks a divorce from her husband because of the abuse she has suffered at his hands.In the courtroom, the abusive husband, Liu Jun, stands beside his kneeling wife, Xiu Lai (Lin Jin Qi’s half-sister)—though it appears she is effectively the only one on trial. The husband seems poised to succeed in his plan to keep her bound to him in both life and death (as he himself puts it). However, the plan devised by Lin Jin Qi and Lan Xian unfolds successfully in two stages. Ultimately, realizing he is in deep trouble, the abuser agrees to the divorce and consents to hand over the children to the care of his soon-to-be ex-wife.Yet, he is sentenced to receive 100 lashes. Xiu Lai is also sentenced to 100 lashes, as is Lin Jin Qi. Lin Jin Qi proposes taking his own 100 lashes along with the 100 intended for his sister. (A strange look from one of the judges reveals an intent to kill Lin Jin Qi), but Lan Xian intervenes, exposing the plot against her husband's life and threatening to report the matter to the Emperor. Consequently, they replace the executioner with an older man and reduce LJQ’s sentence to 100 lashes. During the punishment, the cowardly Liu Jiu’s screams can be heard, yet LJQ remains steadfast as he endures the blows. Even so, he smiles proudly at the wife who stood up for him.On the way back, while being carried on a stretcher and bearing bloodstains on his body, LJQ witnesses the acclaimed Scholar Han passing by in a procession. Lan Xian smiles happily for her friend and whispers, "Congratulations." Seeing this, LJQ looks at his wife and holds her hand—affectionately yet possessively—shifting her attention from Scholar Han back to himself.At the end of the episode, he is in bed recovering, muttering about how cold his wife is. She notices he has dismissed the maids. Why won't she soften and come tend to him? He employs a strategy: he splashes a little tea on his face and pretends to groan in pain. Lan Xian rushes to his side. He tells her he simply wants her to talk to him. (She mentions that her defense of LJQ regarding the care of Xiu Lai was driven by a desire to avoid further suffering over her brother's injuries.) LJQ hears no admission that she is worried about *him* specifically. Nevertheless, Lin Jin Qi is touched and thanks her. He asks how she possesses such extensive knowledge of the empire's laws, given that few people have access to those documents. She replies that she learned it recently for her plays. It becomes evident that he is getting closer to discovering her true identity. She makes a move to leave, but Lin Jin Qi affectionately holds onto the fabric of her garment, as if asking her to stay. The episode ends there. We shall see what Episode 34 has in store.

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