Once again, I absolutely loved Chu Tang! 🤩 She did incredibly well defeating that arrogant scholar in both the weiqi game and the calligraphy contest. Who says women cannot be as good as men—or even better? 😂👏Deng Yi, Xiao Xun, and even Yanfang are now being heavily pressured by Chu Zhao. 😏 Deng Yi feels the most threatened and suspects he might be the first one to fall, so he chose a bold move to target Yanlai, calling for his execution for disobeying imperial orders. 😟 However, Yanlai is smart enough to buy time for his investigation by asking for a six-month countdown to bring back the Northern Desert King's head. At least now he has a solid reason to stay in the North and investigate. ☝️🧐The tension is real, and all the fragile, double-faced alliances are barely holding together now. 😬
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Archives: The Nanyang Mystery Episode 7
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The explanation for why previous episode felt so trippy made so much sense! So, it was all due to the poison of the Twilight Grass. Luckily, Haixia had some antibodies from three years ago, so he didn't die, but instead just hallucinated a lot. 😌😮💨 Ding Yuxi's acting throughout that entire sequence—how he talked with an imaginary Hailou, with himself, with the wooden pillar, and how he dealt with that guy—was amazing. He looked like a complete madman and I absolutely savoured it! 🤩👏It's wonderful to watch how a man in a wheelchair can be so much more capable than any other perfectly healthy man. That says a lot about Haixia's character and his skills. 😏Hailou just kept being his usual funny self. He came up with yet another insane plan by making people think they were sick just to find the culprit. Even though that was unsuccessful, at the last second he realised it was the doctor. He was then forced to flee Nan'an by jumping into the sea, eventually entering the other ship via the shitting hole and wreaking a little chaos there! 😂And again... I really do hope the brothers meet soon. 🙏
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Archives: The Nanyang Mystery Episode 6
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I don't think the Evil God is dead. They blew him up the first time and he survived, so I doubt this time will be any different. I suspect that to actually kill the God, they need to destroy all the mini-statues first, though I'm not entirely sure how. They seem to be so lively and practically invincible. Plus, there is more than one to deal with! 🤨My biggest joy, of course, was seeing them finally end up on the same ship. I'm hoping for a proper reunion next episode, perhaps? 🤗🥹 However, Haixia could also strategically choose to act from the shadows. ☝️ And Hailou and Steven are such an entertaining duo! I can't stop laughing at how Steven just completely goes along with all of Hailou's insane plans. 😂Haixia's hunt while tracking the smell of cured meat was so trippy. 😵💫 Especially that scene in the storage room when the Evil God's mini-statue played those mind tricks on him, dragging up all the worst possible thoughts he could have about himself regarding his disability. Poor Haixia! 🥺😟P.S. But Miss Dong got me all confused. She's Haiqi in disguise, correct? Or did I miss something before...? 😕
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Archives: The Nanyang Mystery Episode 5
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I wonder how they were able to hide that huge, cave-like construction in the lower parts of the ship. Mystery indeed! 🤨Fast Gun was not as useful a partner as Haixia would be, but he was hilarious for sure. 😂 I loved how Hailou was always half-hiding behind Fast Gun's back (I forgot the guy's name!), almost looking like he was ready to use him as a human shield if the situation called for it. 😏I particularly loved that they didn't forget about Haixia in this episode. I missed his presence on the screen, but at least they gave us his voice reminding Hailou to quit smoking, and adding that self-asked question, "What would Shrimpie do?" when Hailou had a dilemma. That was nice! 🤗 Overall, a quite funny episode. 😂
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I can really understand Xiuyao's anger. He worries about her so much, and she keeps disappearing and doing God knows what while she's gone... 🥺 But now she's about to tell Xiuyao what happened between her and Prince Li. And did I get that right—he's responsible for everyone being killed eight years ago? I hope her story reveals that too. 😟😯I bet that master who "saved" her is also actually dead, and in truth, the one who saved her was herself... like it has been all those years. Oh, poor A'Li! Her head is even more messed up than I imagined. 🥺😟 I wonder what Captain Li thinks about her story.I did like that Ye Ying picked up the injured Mingxi. For a moment I thought she wouldn't... and their little conversation was as entertaining as I expected it to be. 😏😌 And the physician thinking it was Ye Ying who beat him up, lol? Did he think it was a lovers' quarrel or what? 😂 Her tantrum at Prince Li's party was totally justified. To humiliate one's wife like that? She's right—he could have just rejected the bride if he didn't want to marry her! Oh, how I hate Mo Jingli! 😤😠And Ye Ying is not Ye Li's father's daughter? To me, it looked like that guy who approached Ying's mother might have been her lover or something, and possibly Ying's father? 😯 I am so looking forward to Ying's character arc—her life has been built on lies, and she doesn't seem evil—so will it be a beautiful self-discovery arc or something else? 🤔
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Archives: The Nanyang Mystery Episode 4
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They had me for a moment thinking that Haijiao was an infiltrator all along, but no... she's dead? 😦Zhang Ruipu, who I low-key hoped might become their temporary source of income, is now gone. I didn't expect that to happen so soon, to be fair. 😕The brothers are separated, but Hailou at least is with the disguised Haiqi on the ship, investigating. But Haixia? He's alone and in a wheelchair... the only relief is that he's safe for the time being. 😟🥹 But oh boy, what a badass he is! His sharp mind and precise calculations helped him escape from 10+ assassins? Wow! 👏
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Oh, what an amazing episode! I think this was the most action we've gotten so far... right? 🤩⚔️🤨The bed scene was so adorable—him warming her hands and her snuggling up to him, leaving him all blushing and flustered. 🥰😳 And the mother's grave scene was so beautiful—him paying his respects and her introducing her mother to her good husband. Aww... 🤗🥹 Their relationship is so wholesome, caring and heartwarming. 💖However, the sweetness had to end at some point and all the drama elements kicked in, right? 😤 And that takes us to their journey home, where everything just got so extra interesting! 🔥We got bandits—who I don't even know why were there—ambushing the carriage... Could they have been hired by Prince Li to help him "rescue" Ye Li and take her away from Prince Ding? 🤔🤷♀️Then we had a lot of running and fighting, leading up to the point where Ye Li met Han Mingxi.... and apparently they've met before? And she even saved his life? 😲 Oh, he'll be our ally for sure, I think. He appeared grateful to her for helping him back then. Mingxi's family was exiled, but only he and his brother survived the journey? And now he's run away from his brother? Their family were the Crown Prince's supporters? Everything links to the fact that he might be someone of importance... I want to learn more of his backstory! 🧐And again there's Prince Li... Jealous of Prince Ding, and he seems cruel in his hidden actions and quite obsessed with Ye Li. 🤬 I bet he even enjoys her being blind so that he can lurk around her... Gaaaah, I want that man gone! I hope Ye Li gets away from him soon, possibly reuniting with Han Mingxi and escaping together? Maybe? 🙏🥺
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So many people keep advising Zhao to choose Yanfang as her ally over Yanlai. 🙄 I guess she could humour that thought for the sake of her schemes... Only, if she chooses to play Yanfang, I want her to talk that strategy over with A'Jiu too, so he doesn't get hurt in the process. 😟I am clinging very much to the words Xiao Xun's father said—that Yanlai would be the one who breaks the stalemate. And that's what I am looking forward to! We know where Yanlai's loyalty lies, and I presume it won't change. ☝️🤨Also... the plot twist! Yanfang has Xiang somewhere? For what reasons? What's the importance of the boy? 😯🤔
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The reason why he's so hesitant to accept or even consider her offer to treat his legs is because he's tried so many treatments already, and always with a disappointing result. 🥺 And when he asked if the reason was because she doesn't want to live with a cripple and that she should just leave if so? Aww, it's his defense mechanism again to avoid disappointment and pain. He would be so unhappy if she left... The way he looks at her and searches for her company now, even that little "tantrum" with the accusation of leaving the home unattended for days—he's so in love! 🤗🥰I am quite sure she won't stop offering him help, because that's something she promised his brother—his last wish. It is very likely she even chose to learn all the healing methods for legs just so she could help him. ☝️🥹And now I wonder how all of this would have happened if she had married Prince Li? How would she be able to help Prince Ding with his leg injury? Could it be possible that some of this was taken into consideration when her betrothal was swapped? 🤔🤷♀️The final scenes of the episode were... uff. 🤭😳⚡
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I am getting more anxious with every shot of the comet, and they keep showing it again and again... my nerves... 🥺😨Her time-travel/coma state in Joseon and everything she experienced there have really messed with her head. 😔 She accepted her fate to return to her already dying body in Joseon, but I don't want to believe it's the only possible ending for her. Nah, I am not alright with that. I want her and Segye to be happy. They are too adorable to not be the endgame! 🥺 And, actually, what if there's a chance to fight back? What if there is a possibility that the prophecy has been translated wrongly, as often happens? 🤔🤷♀️At least her crying at the end gives hope that maybe she changed her mind suddenly and now might want to fight for them—to be with Segye and not give up that easily. 🥹🙏
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Archives: The Nanyang Mystery Episode 3
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OMG, what are they doing to me? It's only episode 3 and I am already in tears. 😭At first, Haixia used himself as a human shield to protect Hailou and as a result lost his ability to walk and scarred his body terribly. Ofc, Hailou wouldn't let his brother die and used every last bit of strength to get them to shore... 😫The Southern Archives went into hiding and the Master was attacked. She has some nice combat skills, I must say! 😏During the 3-year time skip, the Zhang brothers still hadn't been able to communicate with the Archives, nor received any payment, and have been living as street vendors, humbly and poorly... 😤🥺And the final part where Zhang Ruipu tortures Haixia by breaking his bones just to get some answers from Hailou... How can Haixia ever recover after all that has been done to his body in this episode? I am completely heartbroken for them. 😰🥺💔The little joy, I guess, was the girl Hailou found and gave her their family name—now she's Zhang Haijiao. Even though his intention was just to get someone to keep company with Haixia... But I kind of like her becoming part of their family. Like a little sister! 🥹❤️ 🤗
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Archives: The Nanyang Mystery Episode 2
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Lol, their Master has a special ability to slow ageing.... I wonder how old she actually is. 🤔I do love how Haixia always makes a plan, but then Hailou executes it with some extra something on top, and then they need to deal with the chaos it has created. 🤭😅Their dynamics are just amazing, I can't stop enjoying them—always naughty and mischievous Mr. Salty and composed and analytical Mr. Shrimpy. 😂 Their snarky comments are so fun to listen to.P.S. Hailou making Haixia sniff the cigarette like he was a dog... OMG! 😅 To be fair, I am not sure if I'd enjoy an ability to smell everything.... some smells are better left unsensed. 🤢
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Chu Tang's unruly hand... 🤭 Loved it! She and Xiaoman did so well with Xiao Xun. 😂❤️Did I sense A'Jiu being a teeny-tiny bit jealous of Yanfang? 🤨 And I wonder, if whatever defense speech for Yanfang A'Yu gave, was it because it was planned like that, or was it because of Yanfang's growing influence over him? 🤔 If it's the latter, I might start getting even more worried.
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A'Li is a blessing to her husband's family and now that she has helped them to overcome the issues that held them back, they can become a blessing to her. And, oh, how she needs that! 🥺 The trauma she has from her time up in the mountain is way deeper than what has been shown so far, and I believe it's just the tip of the iceberg we are seeing. 😟At least we could already see how important A'Li and Mo Xiuyao have become to each other—he's the one she seeks safety and comfort from, and he ensures she gets that safety and peace. 😌🥹P.S. I can't wait for Uncle Wenshen to live with them! 🤗
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Zhao should be playing poker. The way she strategises, gambles and bluffs leaves everyone guessing her moves, counter-moves, words and gazes. 😂 At least no matter what, A'Jiu is ready to die by her side if any of her plans fail. 🥹And finally, we got an episode where she wasn't crying. Right? I think this one was the first! 🤔🙏I quite enjoyed how A'Zhao's preventive actions crippled some of Yanfang's plans. 😏 However, I don't like his growing influence over A'Yu's decisions, and I don't like that he is already using him for his schemes. 😔
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