Key to the Phoenix Heart Episode 12

Ladies, crafters and newborn villains

When she saw those pictures of other ladies stashed away among Wuyi's stuff, she tampered with them and ran off to cry quietly somewhere alone... and when Wuyi asked about it, she just said she was condemning him for his future darling... Jiayu, can I sense some jealousy? 😏On the other hand, the fact that Mao checking out potential concubines didn't trigger the same reaction from her also says a lot... Even she herself said she's not really feeling sadness about it... 🤨 I want Jiayu and Mao to meet up sooner so they can talk about their future plans together, and she can come to the conclusion that their relationship is actually doomed. 😒Mao saying out loud that he wants to become a villain so he won't be anyone's pawn... yeah, right... but will he actually avoid that? I think he is and will remain Grand Tutor Xie's pawn, even if he lets Mao think otherwise. 😔I am sad that Mao has decided to go down that path, but he's surrounded by enemies and people who pressure him heavily. If he wants to survive and protect his sister, choosing that path might be the quickest way. I just hope he won't go too far down it and will keep at least one road open for redemption later. 😟And maybe it's an unpopular opinion, but I suspect that the Eagle King might actually like Li Lejun. He looked at her quite genuinely, and maybe even looked a little bit excited when she walked down the aisle (if that's what you call it in an imperial palace!). To be fair, from the very first time they met, I thought he was intrigued by her, so I will give him the benefit of the doubt this time and stick with this opinion for now. 🤔🫣And I am not even sure what to think of Master Engineer and the Empress Dowager of Northern Qin. 🫣

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Bride price

Mao has accepted villainy power as the best resource to gain his sister’s freedom. He has already asserted his new authority in all the wrong ways. He enjoyed beating the Cui butler’s face in with his bare hands. Here I have to give him a bit of a pass after the rude comments made referring to his mother. His next target was a fundraising stall to show gratitude with gifts to thank Princess Pingning for sacrificing herself for a peaceful alliance by marrying the general. Jia Yu and guest are sharing mechanical notes and military arms ideas. She got to the bargaining table showing the general the refined iron but what she actually offered was various farming and water mechanicals that would greatly assist in specific problems the northerners had with producing enough food for their people. The north Empress dowager discovered one she’s been looking for for two decades, Mulian YingHis location was revealed with the blue fireworks. She bargains with WuYi that she will save Princess PingNing if he delivers his guest to her. He is not convinced her story is true. She claimed they were lovers and that in her efforts to protect him, his entire clan was wiped out instead. He is the last. She wants to make amends before her heart condition kills her off. WuYi sees that as a case for mutual destruction and does not agree to provide opportunity for either of them to hurt each other. As usual JiaYu has other plans and makes a way for her would be mentor to meet the Empress dowager. It is also noted that she sees the changes in Mao and knows all about his concubines and palace plans even tho he hasn’t said a word to her. I’m glad she knows and that WuYi did not have to tell her. Tutor Xie also had a meeting with the north Empress dowager. 🧐 For as evil as her general is, she seems much kinder and more reasonable than the witch for Ye. It is not revealed what that meeting was about. But that smug look on his face just gets more dominant every episode. He is relishing the fact that his son is on board for the greater good. 😝🙄 Mao tried pleading ill, but the Empress dowager wanted him front and center for his sister’s wedding ceremony. WuYi has not made an entrance yet and the dowager mocks the princess about his absence. She looks absolutely beautiful in her wedding gown, but there is a very sad face behind the fan. To be fair, it looks like the General is honestly interested in her because of her defiant courage with the arrows. He appreciated her beauty and even had a softer look in his eyes and demeanor. The Empress dowager looks more and more wraithlike with each passing episode like her evil intent and actions are stealing her humanity from her. They are demanding Princess PingNing make the first wedding bow and she stops and turns toward the Empress dowager instead. Here is hoping WuYi, JiaYu or North Empress dowager finds a way to interrupt the ceremony. Whether or not he actually likes her, he is too sadistic to be a partner for her. The irony is the way things are headed she might be safer in the north than residing in the palace.

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