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that ending was hilarious - the 3 siblings…

that ending was hilarious - the 3 siblings r a menace - but an hrs long ep was too much for me, i guess this is cause this just 14 ep's. but there were parts where i was zoning out - hope the next ep's zoom by. otherwise i might lose interest - which will be a shame, as i really wanna watch this & waited for it to get completed, so i could binge. *********************************************Lee Sung Kyung is really beautiful & yet here she seems not just subdued (maybe cause of her past trauma) but looks wise too she seems extra bland - which i don't get. especially given the plot where two gangsters gonna buttheads just cause they want her. she doesn't need to be extra sexy or showy - but she is too mousy to evoke those kind of obsessive emotions - or is it just her talent, that will turn into a sirens song? as she does have a beautiful voice - i guess that could work.... will see ****************but loving the Park family they ALL such character's - they such a mood

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Can a hundred-year-old walnut tree be a gift to fulfil silences not yet clarified?

你这样很失礼的。~ Feng Suige, upon being greeted with- 让人看见了岂不是更失礼? ~ Fu Yixiao, upon being answered with-What a start to Episode 7, with our two leads showing how well they harmonise not getting along after waking up. The synchronicity of "what goes around comes around" between these two is is impossible not to smirk at. In this episode, Feng Suige demonstrates his ability to see things more objectively and long-term than Fu Yixiao. The royal siblings reveal a sweet true love despite different mothers, with the Second Prince wishing his older sister a harmonious lasting marriage. Chen Zheyuan is shining as Feng Suige, demonstrating his mettle as the First Prince and leader of the Feng Battalion, thereby allowing the audience to understand why his men are so loyal and respectful of him. At 18:00, both leads in a conversation demonstrate why they are capable warriors. These episodes are wholly engaging because the Directors do not tell you what happens, but ensures scenes and dialogues show you what you need to know. Where Chen Zheyuan could demonstrate a wide range of nuances in the previous episode, it is now Li Qin's turn to be allowed to demonstrate a range that evokes betrayal, pain, loss, origins- Skilful intentions of knowing when to allow which lead to shine, without overwhelming the other lead but complementing, is demonstrated again in this episode because the Directors convey specific understanding of what each series of scenes are supposed to achieve for each character, individually and/or together. The buildup and further establishment of certain characters is nicely done in the second half of the episode. The Prince of Zhennan Xia Jingshi meets the Emperor who has specific statements to convey. His daughter Princess Xiyang reminds Xia Jingshi of when they first met. In both meetings, Xia Jingshi stays quiet at the end, leaving the audience to guess at his silences. A single Feng Battalion warrior and his comrades understanding him is important in this episode. Character building and enabling the viewer to connect emotionally with the characters is vital across at least ten episodes. Romance is not vital nor realistic yet. Becoming friends while deepening connections as true comrades is the next stage. The story is executed well, up until this point. Kudos to the Directors and Screenwriters.

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this is interesting - i like the dynamic between…

this is interesting - i like the dynamic between the leads. in this ep i was sure that Odajima would take Kataoka to Asahi's grave (maybe even to his family home) & confront him, asking why his bff died - how or why Kataoka murdered him. but he didn't - he only told him about Asahi & himself.. admitting he was a virgin - which was hilarious, considering Kataoka reaction. ************what i am still wondering about, what Odajima said about his mother, that he considered her a sister?!? does that mean she was his sister & their father was a sicko?!? that he was the product of insect?!? if so, then i kinda get her begging her son to kill her, tragic & so sad. will even explain Odajima saying they shouldn't have been born. that's a hell of a burden to carry. **************************************************************************************************************************************************btw in the preview Kataoka says his dad has passed, meaning Kirii's father (the main mob-boss). but the main henchman that was the main bosses personal assistant (who is now serving Kirii) told him, that Kataoka isn't his brother or blood related to him. so was he an adopted son?!? if so the fact they blood or not, isn't a factor cause what matters is what the father wants & has written in the will. anyway will find out in the next ep - which is 6 days away ugh....

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Shadows of Secrets and Schemes

Amid the storm of family strife, Saenkaew’s heart trembles. Anxiety coils around him like a shadow he cannot shake, and only Sasin’s steady presence offers solace. He promises to be Saenkaew’s confidant, a steadfast anchor in the swirling sea of doubt and despair, holding him close against the tide of fear.Far from their fragile sanctuary, the palace hums with whispers. Kamsu, the father’s watchful aide, has arrived in Thailand, eyes sharp and ever-observant. Each step Saenkaew takes is traced, each movement weighed, stirring memories that he would rather forget, memories that ache with unhealed pain.Voices clash and quarrels ignite, and from the thin walls, secrets leak and echo. Pinanong’s parents, ever vigilant, catch fragments of discord and suspect a dark secret hidden within Saenkaew’s family. Their minds race with greed and ambition, scheming to seize a fortune not their own, blind to the hearts they threaten and the lives they may shatter.In this tangled web of trust, betrayal, and longing, every glance conceals a story, every word carries weight. Saenkaew must navigate the storm, clinging to the fragile thread of Sasin’s unwavering promise, hoping it is enough to survive the darkness that creeps ever closer.

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Turning the tide around

Xu Yan used her charm and kindness to help an old lady recover her awareness, accept medication and help without having her loss be questioned. She had not told Haoming about her intention, so he was genuinely amazed that the man he planned to do a business deal with was aware of Xu Yan and because of her action, favored him. Xu Yan's jealous colleague Sun Siwei stumbled upon a scandal and orchestrated a potentially deadly blow to her rival (SSW was played by Vanessa Wang/ Wang Yiyao, xho started her career as model in 2010 and branched over to acting in movies and dramas since 2013, with a few main roles mostly in comedies). But Xu Yan, had already foreseen such possibility and prepared a masterful scenario to quell the fire, trapping Sun into committing a blatant misstep, which Haoming witnessed.... Zhao Lusi was the main focus in this high stress episode, where lies morphed into hard truths of fake family becoming real friends and real wife supporting her husband and getting support from him.

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