The First Jasmine Episode 4

Don't let your life become nothing but a show in their eyes

I loved seeing Mo Xiuyao's POV on everything! Even the reason why he wasn't present at his own wedding! It gives a lot of insight into their relationship.He actually has always held her quite dear. All his distancing is just an act, and he quite enjoys her cheerful presence in his life. However, his past is pressing him down, and that's why he's so grumpy all the time. He clings to it, and that's his drive to investigate and try to right those wrongs that have been done to his family. Oh, I can't wait for them to officially become allies, not just with her helping him in secret... Her trick with the inflammable shirt was crazy, and I loved it... You won't be missed, Lu Changfu!I bet her words, "Mo Xiuyao, don't let your life become nothing but a show in their eyes", will mark that new chapter I am waiting for them to finally start!

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Cry for justice and a breath of fresh air in the palace

This episode gives so much history. The Marquis’ man was integral to the destruction of Lishan school and the loss of its scholars. I love that Ye Li has the face of royalty and the hands of a servant. I also love that Xiu Yao knew instantly who she was but was too angry about the loss of his witness and evidence to play the part of happy bridegroom. But what a reason to barely arrive at the wedding! There is still a scholar at the capital and Ye Li signaled him. He ran off without communicating unless he is the one that sends messages by pigeon. Ye Li worked diligently making the perfect garb for the new appointee. My thought was that he would become a nice bit of fireworks in an illegal weapons trade. Lishan wanted to send him greetings before he ever reached his post. As horrible as that was, it was a quicker and kinder death than he doled out.😝 Nice to see the Marquis less happy. There is a lot more history of the battle’s change when the cavalry left the scene. It cost half their men but they won. So when the young Emperor is spouting all that stuff doesn’t he realize what actually happened at all? I am glad the Prince got in his face about how his arrogance can literally cost lives. It made far more progress than his mother’s punishment of the servants. What stories have they told him about XiuYao? I am glad the Duke had him spared but he’s been feeling survivor’s guilt and getting the brunt of the blame for something he had no part in. I applaud Ye Li burning that memorial of blame down and getting some light in that study. 👏🏻 I also wonder if there is significance to the wind chimes she hung. Are her dolls like voodoo dolls? Do they represent those she chooses to deal with whether gently like those guards or in flames like appointee?🧐 Hacky sack games at the palace? Even his aide wants to play.😂😂 she is an unknown variable that plays by no rules but her own. She stays within the confines of protocol but uses it to still get her way. I don’t know why the young Emperor refuses to trust him knowing the ill his mother causes with her choice. Maybe he is not old enough to grasp the enemy of my enemy is my friend. I am wanting him to get the Prince out of his traitor lense view so they can work together sooner rather than later. He refuses to let his bias go and that is causing trouble. I like that Ye Li tells XiuYao to not let his life be a drama or show for others. It is time for him to break free and return to his rightful self and rout out the real culprits. She is just the right person to be at his side. Even when young she rescued him and she is far more equipped now. These two together will be a force to be reckoned with and I can’t wait to see it.

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