The Road to Splendor Episode 22

Competition for the post of Imperial Salt Censor

And the competition for the post of Imperial Salt Censor has begun. So there's Yu Jingxiu, who was nominated by the Wei/Tian family, Shen Congsi, who was nominated by Master Zhao (and the Wang family/Tingyun), and someone whom Zhao Ling has put on the list. I just hope it's not Tingyun's father, but if it is him, I hope Ling tells the Emperor beforehand that it's just for appearances for smoother marriage talks and that he shouldn't actually give the post to that delusional man. 😬🤔But overall, I miss how wholesome Ling and Tingyun were in Ganlin Town. I would love to see them return to that happy place and not worry about court politics at all... 😔Sen having eyes for Second Miss Wang and her also having feelings for him was so cute! 🤗 I giggled at her reaction to the bow he gave her. 🤭And Yake is trying to implant Miss Wu into the Wei family because there's more than one person on the list for the Imperial Salt Censor's post? Well, I'm not sure if Madam Wei will be very pleased with her. Also, Yake's "great" plan might backfire because Miss Wu has had a change of heart about what she wants from her life, and that might become a huge obstacle in her scheme. 🫣😏

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