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Five Stars

One might thing that Wneshu should step up his moves towards Tian and try to win him over, but that last scene after credits tell us enough and that Wenshu being cautious is doing right, however I am fascinated how he also don't give up on Tian even when he knows he has no chance, at least for now.Qinglang and Changyang being casually lovely dovey, yes, please I want more. Pretty funny how bro was ready to catch him from many ways ;D But well even tho he prepared that much he still couldn't force him to love, that's why it was not bad.Hanlu and Haoyu relationship is so confusing I cannot, can they like sit down and talk with honest. Please.Why we forgot about rat? Not that I complain but it makes me anxiousa little.

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Proving My Worth to My Husband

In a battle of wits and ruthless cunning, Lan Xian and Xiao Tang vied for the freedom of Jier and Xiaopu. Lan Xian won the day with a proposal: How could they secure the money so it wouldn't end up in the pockets of the family's men, but rather in Xiao Tang's own? Lan Xian explained her plan by recounting a story she had read in a book. Xiao Tang handed over the documents, but that alone wasn't enough; Lan Xian also had to hit the target in a game resembling golf. (Xiao Tang is unaware that Lan Xian is actually Jia Lam, a young woman from a slaughtered aristocratic family; thus, she knows how to navigate the world of the aristocracy. Lan Xian succeeded in her plan. Jier, Xiaopu, and Yunchan were all overjoyed and moved, with Jier, in particular, embracing Lan Xian in gratitude.Meanwhile, Jier, Xiaopu, and Zhi—the young woman who had arrived in rags from the brothel—shared a dream of going to the city of Quinzou to build a new life. They wished to establish a household of women, but this faced many legal obstacles. Lan Xian consulted the law books but found no solution. She then humbly asked Lin Jin Qi for help. He agreed, saying, "We are a couple; that shouldn't be a problem. Besides, I’ve already made arrangements in Quinzou with an elderly lady I know there; she is in charge of helping young women." Yunchan advised Lin Jin Qi on how he could return to sleeping in the master bedroom with his wife and find peace of mind (a humorous moment). He readily accepted the advice.As the young women bade Lan Xian farewell, they received a gift: 500 taels, which Lan Xian had raised by pawning her jewelry. When Lin Jin Qi found out, he was upset that his wife had pawned her jewelry. He wanted to solve the problem for her immediately, but Yunchan advised him to trust that Lan Xian would find a solution. Lan Xian wrote plays for the capital's opera troupe and earned the money within three months; ultimately, however, she handed the funds to Lin Jin Qi, as he had already redeemed the jewelry. She told him she wanted to continue writing plays—despite it being frowned upon by society—a decision she had made before...) ...marry him. The episode ends. What does episode 32 have in store for us?

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the chemistry IS chemistryng

GUYS, I’m still LOSING IT over the bonfire scene! Everyone going after each other with the fakest smiles on their faces, I LOVE IT 😭 In this whole situation, I’m 100% Renji watching the whole circus burn, pouring gasoline on it, and laughing his ass off KKKKKK. God, I love that diva!Dude, is Nine actually INSANE??? Poor Wan is in denial, but he’s already starting to realize that his fave is bitter, aggressive, and completely out of control... poor Wan 💔 I TOTALLY get him, though. Even when you can see all the red flags, it’s still so hard to suddenly accept that the person you love is actually a terrible person.THIRD IS SO DOWN BAD FOR WAN, OH MY GOD!I genuinely thought fans would only start shipping ThirdWan after seeing them together, but Third being all smiley while defending Wan and talking about him so sweetly was already enough HAHAHAAnd I LOST IT when Third basically “inserted himself” into Renji and Wan’s conversation KKKKKKKK. He’s not possessive at all, right? I’m suffering 🤭AND THE THIRDWAN CHEMISTRY JUST KEEPS GETTING STRONGER EVERY EPISODE, I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE! The way they were staring at each other, standing THAT close, and STILL DIDN’T KISS (and then Nine had to interrupt them)! Anyway, AuauSave really are perfect together, aren’t they? Legendary lovers REAL ❤️✨And guys, POOR TIME??? Sure, he’s not part of the main cast, but he’s being completely ignored and it’s BREAKING MY HEART 💔He was being all adorable, waving at the fans, and literally NO ONE was paying attention to him... absolutely criminal!BUT (FINALLY) we got at least five seconds of RyuPat! I’m so excited to learn more about their past together 👀Now waiting until Saturday for the next episode is going to be TORTURE, I swearrrrr.“Could you please stop liking him?”THIRD IS THE KING OF YEARNERS! 😭😭😭

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Five Stars

Love the way Dong-Eun deftly leverages the perverted teacher Chu Jeong Ho to trigger the psychotic Jeon Jae Jun. And consistent with the theme of the show, once again, the key was another victim of bullying stepping up to help in some small way. This scene not only took care of the creepy teacher Chu, but also put Jeon Jae Jun's psychotic violent nature on full display in front of his daughter. The beat down he then got from HDY was somewhat satisfying, though obviously this is still a long way from things being settled. The episode also closes with Dong Eun's first truly unrestrained smile in this show, right into Yeong-Jin's face.

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Episode 5 really said, “Communication? Never heard of her.” 😭

Dean and Moth are becoming more intimate and vulnerable with each other, but somehow they still cannot say what they actually feel. It’s almost funny because the moment they’re alone, their walls completely disappear but the second they’re around other people, it’s back to the sarcasm, denial, and pretending they don’t care.What I really loved about this episode is how much we’re seeing underneath Dean’s confidence. His reactions make it obvious that Moth matters to him more than he wants anyone to know. Moth, meanwhile, seems to be craving reassurance but keeps hiding behind his own walls.And Pun continues to be the only person giving these two sensible advice that neither of them wants to hear. 😭The chemistry, the domestic moments, the vulnerability… WilliamEst are absolutely killing it. These red flags are getting more emotionally complicated every week, and I am HERE for it.

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I never wore straw sandals, but I, too, gave my all to survive.

Lin Jin Qi looked so helpless when he used that trick to let the white apron covering his torso slip down. Yet, as his body was revealed—leaving him half-naked before his wife—his masculine beauty failed to achieve the effect he had hoped for. It even seemed as though a tear was lingering amidst his beautiful eyelashes. (Lan Xian looks specifically at the scar near his neck and recalls what he had told her in an earlier conversation: “I never wore reed shoes, but I, too, gave everything to survive.” In this moment of vulnerability, Lin Jin Qi sought to quickly turn the situation around. He let himself slump against her shoulders—appearing, for once, fragile before his wife. He claimed he hadn't slept well, but Lan Xian countered: "You’ve caught a cold." She quickly covered him with that sheer white apron, wrapped him in a heavy quilt, and sat him down on the sofa. She called out for ginger soup to be prepared and advised him to let himself sweat out the chill. As she left the room, he remarked—feeling a touch of happiness—that, by a stroke of luck, she was no longer angry with him.They finally arrived at the capital, accompanied by the rest of the family. Lin Jin Qi offered his hand to help Lan Xian out of the carriage, but she refused it. She stood stunned when she realized which mansion they were to live in. Lin Jin Qi mentioned that he had just received the estate as a gift from the Emperor. However, he failed to realize that it was the former Shen family mansion—the place where Lan Xian (or Jia Lam) had lived with her family before they were massacred by the previous Emperor. She was overcome with sorrow and deep thought, while he remained oblivious to her feelings. She remembered everything that had happened there; every room she passed stirred up a memory. She entered a room other than the one Lin Jin Qi had selected. A maid informed him that she had chosen this different room for herself. Lin Jin Qi simply said that since it was his wife's choice, that was the room they would use.There was a scene where Lin Jin Qi talked to Yu Chan, asking which outfit would make him look younger in Lan Xian's eyes. Yu Chan playfully replied, "You don't need to look younger; you're naturally youthful." Lin Jin Qi, in his playful manner, said, "No, I want to find a new outfit."In another scene, we see that Lin Jin Qi’s half-sister is being mistreated by her husband—a fact revealed through subtle details, such as the young girl cowering in fear of her father and hiding behind...) ...Lin Jin Qi. As she leaves, her half-sister's husband treats her rudely, frightening the little girl. He asks her to intercede with Lin Jin Qi on his behalf to secure a high-ranking position. She promptly agrees to do so. Lin Jin Qi tells them that he will grant the request when the time is right, asking only for a little patience. She nods in agreement.In another scene, Lin Jin Qi and Lan Xiang are talking. Lan Xiang suggests they would be even regarding his use of a sleeping aid on her (he counters that he used a harmless, natural plant). She retorts that they would only be even if he helped her free Jier from the clutches of her captor, Xiao Tang. He suggests she use the Empress's influence to get Xiao Tang's family to release Jier. She replies that she does not want to be like Lin Jin Qi, using power to get whatever she desires. A clash of wills ensues between them. However, he calms down and tells her: "I want to see how you manage to free Jier without the backing of power."In another scene, Lan Xiang goes to the opera to see the troupe belonging to the friend she met in Jinlin.Later, she goes to meet Xiao Tang at the estate. She finds her playing a game resembling golf; Xiao Tang hits the target. Xiao Tang and the noblewomen present mock Lan Xiang for having been a mere maid who rose in status due to an imperial decree. But Lan Xiang strikes back by touching upon their own sore spots. She speaks truths they cannot bear to hear; two of them leave, leaving only Xiao Tang behind. The episode ends there. (Let's see how Lan Xiang will save her friend in episode 31).

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Wow...

Lately so many good dramas are out BUT so Far this one is taking 1st place for me! This episode wan truely learns and is trying to deal with the fact that nine is not how he thought he was. And now he has third who is also not how he thought he was and has been helping him so much!! I am so happy that wan heard that descussion in the end and renji? Smiling like he was.. .. im almost afaid of him almost like he is waiting and so excited fo nine and thirds down fall. Im also very curious how nine treated third for third to hate him so much and wanna protect wan like he does. Also that teaser at the end what do you mean i have to wait a week for the next episode!!!!

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I am sure he loves her even more now...

He definitely loves her even more now after everything that happened to Xiulan and in court. So, when I saw Han Liang on a horse parading through the streets with all the other scholars, and Lanxiang smiling at him, I felt bad for Jinqi. He always looks at her with those warm eyes, while she smiled at the scholar in a way she never has at Jinqi... 🥺 Him taking her hand so she would look away from the scholar and at him was a completely reasonable and justified reaction, in my opinion. 😔I really loved the ending scene. How he lured her into his room by pretending to be in pain and they talked. 🤭🤗 I was a bit worried when she said that Prince Han wants to rebel like his father. But I hope it won't go anywhere and there will be no consequences... There were just the two of them and no one heard it, right? 😳Him questioning how she could have knowledge of courts and laws that even the greatest scholars might not know felt like we could get closer to him finding out her real identity, but she got out of that situation quite well by saying it's because of plays. However, in truth I know most of it she learned while she was still Shen Jialan. 🫣

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The past cannot be changed, but the future can be built

Lan Xian unexpectedly offers to let Lin Jin Qi wear the blue jacket her mother made for him. Lin Jin Qi immediately understands that she wants her parents to be happy and not worry about their marriage. She says that since she can no longer be with them, she doesn't want to cause them any trouble. At her parents' home, Lin Jin Qi and Lan Xian try to keep up a harmonious facade, but when Lin Jin Qi mentions that he will be going to the capital for about three years—implying Lan Xian will go too—she seems to suggest otherwise. However, her parents agree that the couple needs to stay together and shouldn't be apart for so long. Lan Xian's parents seem to like Lin Jin Qi, and he reciprocates the feeling.Yuchan brings a gift, which Lin Jin Qi accepts on behalf of himself and Lan Xian to give to someone else.The girl who was rescued from the brothel suddenly reappears, looking like a ragged beggar. Lan Xian and her parents take her in, tend to her wounds, and feed her. During a conversation, Zhi reveals to Lan Xian that Jier is likely in the capital; she found the family crest of the household where Jier had been sold.Lan Xian unexpectedly finds several reasons to agree to go to the capital, but Lin Jin Qi thinks she remains adamant. He then acts impulsively: he slips a natural sleep-inducing remedy into Lan Xian's cup. Just as she is about to tell him she agrees to go to the capital with him, she falls asleep. Lin Jin Qi carefully lays her down on the bed and says he couldn't bear to be apart from her (and urges her to leave behind any feelings for the scholar Han). "The past cannot be changed, but the future can be built." When Lan Xiang wakes up (already aboard the ship bound for the capital), she finds Lin Jin Qi acting cautiously, trying to apologize and win her favor so she will forgive him. He says, "Lan Xiang, don't take it to heart; you might get sick." But Lan Xiang remains serious and silent, seemingly ignoring him.At the port, Lin Jin Qi—handsome in his fur coat—looks troubled. An older friend speaks to him playfully and confidentially: "Don't look so pitiful; you can win your woman over. Be persistent and bold in your actions with her—woo her, you know? (Don't worry about your clothes.) Do you understand?"However, there is a somber moment in this episode. It takes place in the family's ceremonial chamber, where Lin Jin Qi and his grandfather are having a serious conversation. Lin Jin Qi is on his knees, bowing respectfully to his elderly grandfather, who offers him counsel. "Lin Jin Qi, a promotion is seemingly a wonderful thing. But in reality, being close to the Emperor is like being close to a tiger. I hope you haven't done anything you might regret in the Emperor's presence." Lin Jin Qi tries to stammer something (recalling how he helped the deposed prince escape because he believed the prince had been wronged), but before he can tell his grandfather, the old man cuts him off: "I don't want to know." His grandfather continues, "You defied your parents' wishes to win your wife. But when the Emperor opposes you, will you defy him as well?" Lin Jin Qi’s eyes well up and his expression betrays the urge to weep, yet he holds back the tears. He assures his grandfather that he serves the nation and the Emperor, and that he would never do such a thing.Yet, the episode ends on a humorous note. LJQ decides to put his old friend's advice into practice. Seeing Lan Xian with her back turned as she tidies up, he rushes to undress. Just as he is removing his first layer of clothing, Lan Xian turns around, confused. Embarrassed, he says, "I'm taking off my clothes." She simply says, "Oh..." and pays him no further mind. However, she walks forward and discovers Lin Jin Qi’s bathtub filled with hot water. Just then, LJQ approaches from behind wearing a sheer white nightgown—left slightly open—and bumps right into her, causing the garment to slip off his shoulders and fall down his back. Both of them look startled. The episode ends there. (Will this "drastic" approach help Lin Jin Qi win over his wife? We shall see in Episode 30.)

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So Delicious An Episode!

✨ PLS LOVE — Episode 3: My Heart’s Still Racing ✨ My pulse finally slowed down just enough to type this — because wow, this episode had my heart hammering double-time from the very first scene all the way through to that devastatingly perfect peek at Episode 4. Seriously. I may need a nap. Or a rewatch. Probably both. 😌 That push-pull between Peem and Parn? It’s becoming a masterclass in tension — the kind that makes you lean forward, grinning like an idiot one moment and holding your breath the next. Lena and Miu’s chemistry isn’t just good — it’s genuinely exceptional, and it only gets richer with every episode. Huge credit to the writers and directors; they’re crafting something that feels layered and human, and somehow each chapter is even more satisfying than the last. And oh, the pieces are finally clicking into place. Parn didn’t know who Peem was at that beach meeting in Pattaya — she wasn’t hunting an heiress. And more than that? Everything we learned in Episode 2 holds true: Parn really has never been intimate with anyone before — only Peem. That’s not just a detail — it changes the entire weight of what’s unfolding between them. It makes every tender moment feel that much more precious. But here’s the thing that keeps niggling at me: Peem is falling hard, and yet she keeps circling back to this idea that she’s “paying” for Parn — that transactional, dismissive language that cuts deep. It’s such a fascinating, frustrating flaw in someone who otherwise seems so sharp and thoughtful. It’s almost like she’s weaponizing her own prejudice to protect herself — keep the other woman at arm’s length by reducing her to a service, so her heart doesn’t get the chance to lead the way. It’s misogyny turned inward, and it’s painful to watch — but it feels real. Growth doesn’t happen without friction, right? And these two definitely have plenty to work through. Episode 3 deepens everything we started loving in Episode 2 — the messiness, the softness, the contradictions. If this show keeps raising its own bar like this every week, I don’t know how my heart — or my blood pressure — is going to survive the season. Someone pass me a calm tea… and maybe a tissue. And also the next episode. Immediately. 😘🇹🇭😊

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