The Road to Splendor Episode 20

Reforms of the salt administration

Yeah, I thought Tingyun might give Ling a hard time for making her worry about him for that long, without seeking her out. Yet, I expected it to last longer. But I am not complaining, really. I love them as the wholesome couple they always have been. 🥹🥰But in this episode, politics was what mostly took the stage. Ling has become the Emperor's blade in reforms for the salt administration, and already shows a way more ruthless side of him. I wonder if him kicking Mr Jin was an act to seed fear and respect in those other merchants, or did he really mean it? 😟🤔Madam and Lord Yu's conversation confused me a little. Previously, I suspected they already had some plans for or against Tingyun and Ling, but now I have doubts. However, despite that, they have declared them to be their enemies. 🫤And why was Lord Yu playing weiqi alone and talking? Was he alone or was there someone in the room we didn't see? He wouldn't have an imaginary/ghost friend, right? I have had way too many of those in C-dramas this summer. 🤨😒

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