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Ended well

Everybody that needed to be, was brought to justice and those that needed closure for their lost loved ones received it. Everybody ended on a positive note and the ending was most about their sisterhood rather than trying to pair off as couples. This was ended well and even set up for a second season if they choose. Usually something mars the ending and in this case it was one of the best episodes because it was perfect. We get to see everything we really want to see and the enduring friendship of the roomies was the best part of this drama. This drama was an exception for me because usually I like the beginning more than the ending. With this drama, the story got better with each episode and the ending was everything I wanted from the story. Kudos to cast and production team 👏🏻😁

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Bad story wrapped in mystery

Just finished episode 30. I am sick of this bullsh*t story. The FL doesn't deserve the ML. If you're going to leave him each time implying that staying with him is like staying in prison and even going back to her own sect means punishment and actual prison time, you still left him. But what makes it worst is that she kept saying she loves him but keeps running around the other guy leaving ML alone. For me this story makes no sense at all. During these thirty episodes ML's behavior felt cringe worthy at best; always clinging towards FL and FL's attitude towards him give me a vibe that there is no chemistry between them at all.

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A sudden but small dip in the story, perhaps??

Overall good episode.Great music, production and cinematography. All four story lines are interesting.########<-------------------------------------SPOILERS AHEAD--------------------------------------->####The youngest couple are good. The boyfriend seems to be a green flag, but then why "Sora<3" ? Was it actually his phone? I really don't want him to turn into red flag after showing signs of being a green forest. Writers, please do not mess up.###The middle sister story is quite interesting, Their chemistry is really really good. Looking forward to their story.##Their grandmother story is heartbreaking, and I am liking her scenes with Ha-Dam's boyfriend; those scenes make me think that he is not cheating at all.##And finally, the elder sister story which was going good until the writers suddenly pulled the rug without giving any reason and now we have to wait next week for that? Also I was liking the setup so far, but now due to certain memory fragment which came back, it feels like writers came up with an excuse/cheat code so as to make ML love FL guiltfree. This story change personally I didn't like

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First Kiss… Interrupted by Assassins

First ImpressionOur leads finally get their first kiss — sweet, innocent, and long overdue. Of course it lasts about five seconds before assassins show up and ruin the moment.🪷Episode ThoughtsEpisode 9 really leans into the tension building around the FL. The episode begins with a rare quiet moment between the leads that finally leads to their first kiss. It’s soft and innocent… and immediately interrupted by assassins because apparently these two are not allowed to have nice things.🪷It’s becoming very clear that the assassins are targeting the FL, although the exact reason is still unclear.🪷To protect her home and family, the FL runs off to draw the assassins away from the house. While fleeing she runs into Lord Li, who helps deal with the assassins chasing her.🪷Meanwhile back at the house, the ML is fighting off another group of assassins. During the fight he manages to get one of them to reveal a small piece of the truth — they were sent to kill the daughters and retrieve a letter.🪷That single piece of information raises even more questions.🪷Lord Li seems to be putting pieces together himself. He appears fairly certain that the ML is actually the missing Marquis, but he’s keeping that information to himself for now.🪷At this point there are so many players with their own agendas that it’s becoming very difficult to tell who is truly an ally and who might turn out to be an enemy.🪷The biggest mystery right now is the letter that General He has — the one from the FL’s father. What exactly does it contain?🪷Why are the Prime Minister’s people trying so desperately to kill the FL?How many enemies does the ML actually have?And how does all of this connect back to the mysterious case from sixteen years ago?🪷The story is clearly building toward something much bigger.🪷Character Notes🪷Female LeadStill incredibly brave. Instead of hiding, she runs directly toward danger to protect her family and home.🪷Male LeadProtective and determined. Even while dealing with assassins, he’s still trying to uncover the truth behind why the FL is being targeted.🪷Lord LiA fascinating character this episode. He seems to know more than he’s saying and is likely putting together the truth about the ML’s identity.🪷Final ThoughtsEpisode 9 keeps the tension high while continuing to reveal small pieces of the larger mystery. Between the first kiss and the growing conspiracy around the FL’s family, the story is becoming more intriguing with every episode.🪷Favourite MomentThe leads finally sharing their first kiss before chaos immediately interrupts them.🪷Trope Check • First kiss • Assassins interrupting romance • Hidden identity • Political conspiracy • Protecting family • Secret letter mystery

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The Tangerine Candy Kiss Heard Across Dramaland

Episode 9 opened with the kind of scene that makes you pause, scream into a pillow, and immediately rewind. Yes, we finally got the first kiss. Well, technically a peck, but I am counting it because the build up was chef’s kiss. The whole situation started with Xie Zheng and Chang Yu trying to fake consummation because Uncle and Madam Zhao were literally eavesdropping outside the door, which already made the setup hilarious. But somehow this drama managed to turn pig butchering and tangerine candy into the most unexpectedly romantic moment ever. The two of them slowly getting comfortable in that top bottom position, Chang Yu casually resting her hands and her whole self on top of Xie Zheng like it was the most natural thing in the world, had me internally screaming. And then came the smoothest little moment of tension. Chang Yu mentioning she could smell tangerine candy on his breath, Xie Zheng asking if she wanted to eat it now, and then they kiss. I genuinely had to rewind that scene multiple times because it was just that good. Peak fangirl moment. Truly a scene for the history books. Unfortunately the fluff train was short lived because assassins suddenly showed up at the Fan house, because of course peace can never last in dramaland. What I really enjoyed here was how the fight dynamic between the couple was very clear. Xie Zheng focused on defending and protecting the house while Chang Yu went full offense mode and lured the assassins away. I do wish we got more of Zhang Ling He’s action scenes, but Tian Xi Wei absolutely delivered. That moment where she literally jumped, or more like flew, from the second floor to the ground was so cool. Outside she ran into Li Huai An, his bodyguard, and their men who stepped in to help under the excuse of investigating bandits. Their first proper interaction was honestly heart fluttering. I admit I am weak for capable characters with that calm powerful aura. Still, Li Huai An immediately gave me suspicious vibes. He does not seem romantically interested in Chang Yu beyond acknowledging that she is beautiful, but he definitely feels like a man with an agenda quietly ticking in the background. Later when Chang Yu, Uncle Zhao, Li Huai An, and his bodyguard rushed back to her room because she was worried about Xie Zheng, I was so nervous that Li Huai An might recognize him as Xie Zheng and drag him away. Thankfully neither he nor his bodyguard actually knows what Xie Zheng looks like, which was a huge relief. Watching Chang Yu cry over Xie Zheng lying there covered in blood was painful, but the following flashback softened the blow. Seeing that Xie Zheng originally tried to run out to help her but stopped when he realized she was safe was surprisingly touching. These two are already so deeply concerned about each other even if they have not fully admitted it yet. One tiny complaint though. Xie Zheng’s wounds reopening again and again is starting to feel a little repetitive. I understand the narrative reason is to keep him in Xigu Lane longer, but it is getting slightly exhausting watching the poor man never fully recover. Moving on, when Chang Yu told Li Huai An that she planned to leave Xigu Lane, he immediately stopped her under the excuse that she was a victim and witness in an ongoing investigation. My suspicion radar went off instantly. That explanation felt a little too convenient. The second half of the episode then shifted more into politics and introduced a few new elements that made the story even more interesting. We learned that General He actually knows the true identity of the Fan sisters and had promised their father that he would protect them. That explains why he sent Li Huai An there and even stationed guards nearby. Now I am incredibly curious about the sisters’ real background. I even started wondering if Chang Yu’s supposed grandfather was about to reveal that her father might not actually be his biological son. Just a theory from me, but the mystery is definitely building. On top of that we also learned that Xie Zheng and Li Huai An once trained together, which suddenly adds another layer of tension to their interactions. So yes, this episode gave us romance, action, political intrigue, and a growing pile of secrets. I am officially hooked and would absolutely pay to unlock the rest of the episodes right now because the curiosity is killing me.

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Pig Butcher? More Like Heart Butcher

Episode 8 started with a bang and I was already laughing before I even settled in properly. Yin Gong Sun finally hearing updates about Xie Zheng’s life in Xigu Lane was comedy gold. The way his brain immediately ran wild imagining Chang Yu and her life with Xie Zheng had me cackling. After hearing she was a pig butcher he basically pictured some terrifying brute, and the mental image he created was so dramatic that it felt like he was directing his own low budget action movie in his head. So when he finally sees Chang Yu in person and realizes she is actually very pretty, the man looked completely stunned. Mesmerized, even. I felt weirdly proud watching that scene, like yes sir, welcome to reality. Chang Yu is indeed that girl. Things took a softer turn when Chang Yu mistakenly thought the farewell letter from Yi Gong Sun was actually from Xie Zheng. Her sadness thinking that Xie Zheng left without saying goodbye hit harder than expected. Tian Xi Wei really knows how to weaponize those big expressive bobba eyes because once the tears started forming, I almost started tearing up with her. And then right on cue, Xie Zheng appears looking ridiculously handsome like the drama knew we needed visual healing. That whole entrance was pure main character energy. The kitchen scene that followed was honestly adorable because both of them were basically talking in circles. Xie Zheng was subtly trying to investigate Chang Yu’s family situation, her future plans, and whether she actually wanted him to stay, while Chang Yu was also quietly testing the waters to see if he would leave with her and her sister. When Chang Yu mentioned that she would sell her assets and prepare divorce papers for Xie Zheng, you could see the disappointment flicker across his face for a moment. It was interesting considering he previously told Yi Gong Sun that he cannot fall for anyone because anyone he loves would end up in danger, yet hearing the word divorce clearly did not sit well with him. That moment felt like small but meaningful progress for their relationship, the kind that makes you smile because the feelings are slowly peeking through the cracks. We also finally meet Yu Qian Qian, played by Snow Kong, and she looks as pretty as ever. In this drama she is the owner of two large restaurants and already has a child, which I actually find refreshing. She offered Chang Yu a job and seems genuinely friendly, and I am already rooting for a solid friendship between these two women. Meanwhile the two guys from episode 3 also popped up at Yu Qian Qian’s restaurant and noticed Chang Yu, which immediately made my brain go hello potential romantic rivalry. I am not saying I want chaos, but I absolutely want to see Xie Zheng get a little jealous. Just a little. For science. The episode wraps up with Madam Zhao basically telling Chang Yu to consummate the marriage with Xie Zheng, which honestly felt like the drama placing a spicy little teaser on the table. If this episode was the appetizer, then episode 9 might be serving something a bit more flavorful. I will be seated and ready.

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