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Spring outing

The contest was very entertaining. Chen made sure he hit center mass every target. He was showing off his skills. When his perfect match showed up he deliberately started missing targets. But his follow-up with a double arrow shot proved he was more than capable to keep up and was letting her win. He ticked her off enough she threw down her arrows and stomped off declaring them unsuitable.😝🤣 JinZhao volunteers for her turn and things get very interesting. They match arrow for arrow and he teases her with sweet nothings in her ear.😂🥰 She even calls him out for trying to fluster her. While they wait for the unexpected third round he explains why he did not fight his mentor’s choice but chose an alternate way to discourage it. When she asked about the horse he was very sneaky and planned far ahead. He noticed JinZhao favored osmanthus scent and had his horse trained to the scent so it would go right to her and be ready to ride. As far as marriage goes, JinZhao doesn’t see what’s in it for her yet and admitted she didn’t see any benefits for him either. He said he wanted one who was not entrenched in politics or a particular side in the court nor did he want tied to their families indefinitely. He wanted somebody neutral to be by his side. He mentioned that it was to his benefit that she was independently wealthy and that he liked her. Then he looks her in the eye and said he believed she liked him too. She was more than ready to leave for round three😂🤣 This was different because doves were inside gourds and a direct hit was much more difficult. For this I saw two doves released and am really not sure how she won. She was declared winner and Wang Zan wanted a round. Ye Xian and guards show up and arrest a noble and wife in the audience. He looked very good on horseback and the cape was an impressive sight. The hostess called him out and he responded in kind. She challenged him to a sword fight and he said they either arrested or killed people and went on his way. 😂🤣 I like these two. She is exactly what he needs and vice versa. They will challenge each other in a good way and enjoy it. I hope we get some screen time with them or maybe the equivalent of a double date. The event ended soon after because as impressive as YeXian looked he was kind of a killjoy. Fu already figured out that Chen didn’t want the match but his wife had already given him an out so Fu couldn’t push it. He accepted he was out maneuvered but didn’t care for it. He also noted Ye Xian was the arresting officer and wasn’t happy at that promotion either . And I think Chen might have been in the know about the officer and wife that were arrested. When they returned Lian was Queen gossiper and regaled the older ladies with the events of the day snidely saying Chen let her win. She was just commenting on how scary YeXian was when his sister arrived. She watched with amusement as JinZhao held her own when the matriarch tried to slam the Ji family. She now understands why her brother likes her and she would like to approve, but their family is in too hard of straits to have anything but a top tier match. I think she would be pleased with the one now interested in her brother. At the Chen home XuanQing is trying to get support from his brother to apply for an appointment working with Beiman delegates rather than staying in school. The fringe benefit of this is his marriage can be delayed for another year. He still treasures the gift JinZhao gave him for his exams but he doesn’t stand a chance against big brother where she is concerned. The next day Wang Zan shows up and wants a match. JinZhao shrewdly says next spring outing. He is not to be discouraged and becomes entirely too handsy and her maid/bodyguard took care of him. He now is seeking revenge and has mentioned to his family he is still interested in spite of her poor manners. Chen’s guard mentions that a proposal was in sight and Chen was far from pleased. Lan has rather meekly approached JinZhao to do business and is refused. JinZhao explains that she can’t do business with one unwilling to take risks and Lan needed to make money and did not have enough to lose any. What I am hoping is that the restaurant she wants to change to a women’s only business and clientele, that she would give Lan a job so she can support herself. It would be good to see them ally like in the first few episodes than stay estranged and at odds. She doesn’t deserve to be forgiven, but she does merit a means to earn a living because her family is a waste of nobility status. Chen’s mismatch requested a meeting with Ye Xian and he said he was too busy. When she asked the servant for his exact words, she got a good laugh. These two complement nicely and she sees him the way he first saw JinZhao—a much needed breath of fresh air from the boredom of every day noble life. Unfortunately the episode ends right when things get interesting for both couples. Hoping Chen takes care of Wang. JinZhao needs a bit of backup with him.

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Same problem as recent episodes: The show…

Same problem as recent episodes: The show is fine while it follows the two main leads' romance. Yes, they are encountering lots of resistance and friction - especially from the insane, evil Auntie Meiling who is setting new world record for hypocrisy and selfishness even as she heads toward her deathbed (not fast enough, unfortunately). But the writing on the main couple storyline at least feels decent and makes sense and the two leads are so endearing and easy to root for. The storyline for the secondary leads, however, is just a train wreck of bad, lazy writing and an SML who is not at all worth rooting for. And the toxicity of that storyline has finally infected even the formerly saint-like Xiaoqiu, who is clearly so hurt by what has happened to her that for the first time in this entire drama she gives out terrible advice to a friend. The secondary storyline is really dragging down the overall quality of each episode.

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Debts paid

Big bro Yao teamed up with JinZhao to get the 20k taels the Gu family cheated her mother of. Lian is being spiteful because the debt came from her dowry price leaving 2k taels and a very unimpressed future mother in law. JinZha further annoys her by making her pay for her own silk, so by the time they get to the restaurant, Lian is in full b mode. She is caught snooping and Mr Gao corners JinZhao into drinking. He is a louse. What was rather disturbing for Lian was to see her future father in law cuddling up with a servant. JinZhao accommodates the jerk and gets out of there graciously. Chen follows her thinking he has to explain himself for the women in background. She assures him she is not concerned nor is she drunk—-as she stumbles a bit returning to her table. Liam is invited to the spring outing and making a show of not including the Gu girls. The Chen family invited them so all three girls end up going. They have fixed it so the Gu girls are the plainest in dress. JinZhao takes it in stride and runs into XuanQing. She learns her friend is his fiancée. There is a horse conveniently there so she rides off to not be a threesome. The horse decides to have a bit of a tantrum and rears several times. Not only does she hang on she whips the horse and threatens more punishment if tries again.😂🤣 She finds herself ogled by the shocked nobles and sees Chen with another girl. She is far from happy and ready to go home, but the girl that is being matched with Chen finally gets her to agree since prizes changed to much needed donations. Chen has a,ready tried to present himself in a bad light with her.😂 will he show off his skills for JinZhao or suppress them for his match? We will find out next episode. At Least JinZhao looks much more like herself in the rich shades of the riding clothes. They are getting ready to show off their skills. Lan is being picked on by her cousin and I am hoping she gets rescued. She can’t help it she’s pretty when she pouts😂 Snobby Lian should make herself accommodating if she hopes to get a boost to her dowry gifts. She is outdoing herself being mean and petty. Looking forward to the contest with mixed genders and hope the girls kick their butts. 😂🤣

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closure

bruh can't even imagine what "Pleng's" coworkers are thinking when he resigned. That's some office tea that new co-workers are going to be hearing about for decades XD. Surprised mom and grandma are not in jail. I mean they both confessed to crime, no? As much as I feel bad for them both, you brought this on yourselves mate. is it gen z to date without a lable? lol Dao acutally lost it. bruh I don't think I could forgive the dad, I mean he killed people lol a very innocent person specifically. wait are we actually forgiving mom and grandma??? it's too soon for that. centuries too soon. canonically married, yes. grandma's wedding speech was ass, what?? would not have invited them to my wedding personally. wow a beautiful end.

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Bringing niece to the opera troupe

The story begins with the drummer from an opera troupe going home to get his niece to return with him to the city to train as a singer. The family wanted her to bring her fiancé along but that was not an option. The middle sister was the extra mouth to feed. A baby brother had just been born and they did not want the third child. Second daughter finds herself traveling with her uncle. The oldest sister wept bitterly because she wanted to sing. The middle sister wept bitterly because her father didn’t want her. The uncle was told if things didn’t work out to not bring her back. Her adventure begins. The troupe is an interesting group and there are already rivals for parts and partners. The filming is beautiful, the cast quite good and I really liked all the music. Even the opera.😂 Very enjoyable first episode.

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A Well- Scripted Truth

After the cliffhanger of the last episode, we start with a jaw-dropping look at the past. The police team confronts Qiao Su Qing with questions and an arrest warrant. He Xiao He leads the integration, which Qiao Su Qing tries to lead in a certain way. He Xiao He holds her ground, and Qiao Su Qing eventually tells her story. Yes, a story that is well crafted, and He Xiao He doesn't completely buy it. Some truths definitely came out today, but there were also falsehoods. It will be interesting to see, as we continue, what the truth really is. Jiang Pei Yao's acting was on fire in this episode, and it was something to behold. I wait with bated breath for the remaining layers of this story.

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