Shui Ze Mu Lan

I really don’t see how the FL is playing with the ML’s feelings - she’s so caring and clearly loves him. Even if she teases him a bit, that’s totally normal in a healthy relationship.

But for an insecure boy, that kind of thing can turn into a big deal. They seem to need constant ego boosts to feel okay.
Honestly, such people seem to have wasted the progress of the modern world. Or perhaps they’re coming from ancient times, which is why their mindset is still stuck in the past, constantly feeling triggered and threatened by a mere fictional character like the FL.

I don’t understand why people are ranting about the capable FL. The message is pretty clear: women in the past suffered immense tragedies because of the oppressive social structures forced upon them.
And this drama even starts with that, where the women were treated as pawns, sacrificing their marriages and even their lives for their families.

Have you even watched the part where the empress has to fight for her life because the emperor, threatened by her capabilities, wanted her buried alive with him?
This isn’t just a fictional plot. It reflects real historical events. Many women in the palace faced the horrific fate of being buried alive with men they didn’t even love. They were forced into the palace as pawns for their families, fighting to survive, only to meet tragic ends.

Do you realize that, in the past, women could be divorced simply for being unable to bear children? They weren’t allowed to feel jealousy and had to welcome their husband’s mistresses and illegitimate children as their own. Jealousy and infertility were considered among the "seven sins" that justified divorce.

And now, people are upset because the FL is trying to break free from these cultural chains and live happily on her own? Calling this feminist propaganda? Jeez.

Yes, we love to see a capable FL who can stand side by side with their ML rather than a weak one who depends entirely on her man, only to be replaced by someone else later.

But then, just because she’s capable, she’s suddenly not becoming a good wife for the ML? I honestly don’t understand the logic here.
And people are blaming the FL over a bit of jealousy from the ML? Dude, that's even a setup for comedic purposes.
Oh, but you expected the FL would have to cater to everything for the man and not do anything that might upset him because of his own insecurities?

Let me remind you again, in the past, women weren’t even allowed to feel jealous of their husbands. Jealousy was seen as a sign of not being virtuous and not being a good wife and having to bear social stigma as a han fu. Her husband is justified in divorcing her, and she not even being able to remarry anymore.

It's enough for such a life to be recorded in history. Most people here no longer want to watch this kind of foolish setup for the FL.

So, please stop trashing the comments here. I've seen such comments repeatedly appear since the very beginning.
If you don't like this kind of relationship, no one will force you to watch. Just move on and find a drama that suits you.
Or maybe reading real historical stories about how women were repeatedly oppressed by patriarchal structures will be more satisfying for you.
There's no need to keep watching just to post trash.

People are now suspecting that the two might actually be dating in real life lol.
Their interactions during the Running Man (filmed in October) were definitely something else 😂

Well, both NIV 1 and 2 were produced by Daylight Entertainment, which is known as one of the top production companies that consistently creates high-quality dramas. They definitely can't compare .
And they have a high budget too. NIV 1 (110 M yuan), NIV 2 (100 M yuan).

For those who want to start or have paused midway, don’t be afraid. Move forward with confidence. It’s a Happy Ending!
Just be careful, as it may be difficult to stop once you begin. And if you reach episode 27, don’t stop until the very end, or you’ll be emotionally tortured!

Edit: Oh, and if you’re still obsessed with the CP and can’t move on, make sure to watch their episode on Running Man. Their interaction during show is something else, definitely not just regular friends lol.
From their “matching” outfits to LYR casually carrying MZY’s bag, buying her snacks, helping with her suitcase, and even getting her an extra jacket.
I'm wondering if they really becoming couple like the gossip lol.

Death is the easiest thing. Living without power is far more painful for those who once held power in their hands.

First of all, he inherited the same pathetic traits as his father.
Second, his birth secret is even worse than just not being of noble descent, even be a commoner is better than his current background. He was born out of wedlock to a criminal’s daughter, who was also an ex-courtesan (a status even lower than commoner).
Because of this background, he’s excluded from any privileges or respect (just look at how the princess rejected him and how people despise him).
This has to be the most humiliating thing for someone who used to be the legitimate noble second young master of Duke Ying.
And don’t forget, if SM could turn to the dark side in his previous life due to a series of unfortunate events, SH has just as much of a chance to do the same.

Dude, be more logical. Did you even pay attention to who the villains are? They’re all high-ranking officials, Prince, and Empress, the kind even the emperor struggles to handle.
And you’re suggesting just hiring people to kill them? Do you realize that even the slightest evidence against them could lead to the crime of nine clans' extermination or accusations of rebellion?
Honestly, I’m speechless at your reasoning. You might just be the most retard person I’ve seen in this comment section.

Not sure if she’s the dead sister, but I’m pretty sure she’s the one the mom and little brother were looking for in episode 25. I bet she’ll figure out DZ has her mom’s hairpin and end up switching sides to repay DZ for saving their lives.

I think Prince Qing once made a deal with YT, promising to reveal everything he knows about Duke Ding's death in exchange for YT working for him.
YT must be trying to figure out who the other bad guy is too.
If only the dumb emperor didn't have such a plan, Duke Ding won't die.

First off, this isn’t a Wuxia genre. Even in Wuxia, Jianghu people won't kill government official because Jianghu and the government have their own rules.
Understanding the cultural context can help avoid confusion when watching historical dramas. But if you’re set on your perspective, then never mind. No matter what people tell you, you won't get it anyway.

Well, the emperor is actually the main reason behind Duke Ding’s death. He made up a crime and blamed it on Duke Ding, hoping the Crown Prince would step in to defend him. His plan was to make Duke Ding feel grateful to the Crown Prince for his life-saving grace and become a loyal supporter of the Crown Prince after the emperor’s death.
But, the plan backfired completely, and it ended up costing Duke Ding's life.

Besides Prince Qing and Empress Wan, it’s unlikely that any new villainous characters will be introduced in the remaining episodes. And the emperor knows he’s been poisoned too. The only person capable of poisoning him would most likely be the empress.

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Two in-laws are broadcast together lol

If Ji Jian Ming aka Yuan Tong, was also reborn with memories of his past life, then he must know that DZ and SM are destined to be together, and he wouldn't possibly break them apart.
Instead, his goals might be:

- Preventing the massacre and the country's downfall like it happened in previous life.

- If we look at the Crown Prince's situation, we can see that he lacks the support of influential figures. No support from high-ranking ministers and no military support too.
Without this foundation, even if he ascended to the throne, he wouldn't have been able to sit firmly on the throne, and Prince Qing would still rebel.

- Since Prince Qing and Empress Wan's rebellion is inevitable, siding with the Crown Prince, from YT's perspective, isn’t the best choice. It would only lead to the same chaos, as the Crown Prince wouldn't be able to stop it.

- So he stays on Prince Qing's side to keep him in check. If he can dissuade him from rebelling, that would be a good thing. But, if Prince Qing determined to rebel, YT could potentially minimize casualties by guiding him during the uprising and after he took the throne.

- As to why he is trying to persuade DZ to leave SM: This might not be about breaking them up but rather protecting her. Since SM has chosen to support the Crown Prince, he has become Prince Qing’s enemy, putting both SM and DZ in danger.

- In the Ep 29 trailer, the "him" YT refers to is not SM but Taizi (Crown Prince). So he's confirming that DZ really will support the Crown Prince because Prince Qing will definitely kill them for that, and he just doesn't want DZ to die brutally again in this life.

- The chaos should be happening soon (either at the end of ep 29 or ep 30).
Since he knows DZ is pregnant, and if anything happens to her pregnancy, resulting in a miscarriage, she will become frail and sickly again like in her previous life.
So, he wants to keep her safe by bringing her to Wanfo temple and probably asking her to hide behind the mirror like he did in the previous life.
With DZ's safety assured, SM can focus on fighting the enemy without distractions.

Yeah I'm gonna buy it for my husband and ask him to cosplay as SM LOL

Got it! With her around, there's still hope for SM's poison haha.

Hope SM's character gets popular enough that factories in China start mass-producing them lol

I guess after this, the white-hair wig similar to SM's will be available on Temu, lol.

Can someone confirm if the woman working with those old evildoers is the same as the palace maid who’s always by the Empress’s side? I usually have good eyes and can recognize faces easily, but this time, I’m so confused lol. From certain angles, they look alike, but from others, they seem different.

I have a feeling that the girl might be the sister that the mother and brother were searching for in Episode 24. The director usually doesn’t bother to include unnecessary scenes, and still, we have that scene. DZ even got a silver hairpin from the little boy (the camera zoomed in as if telling us to pay attention to it)

After she finds out her mother and brother are already in the capital and were saved by DZ, I guess she will turn around and help DZ find an antidote for SM to repay her life-saving kindness. haha