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I've been on a Marvels marathon since hahaha I think I will get back to Asian dramas in 2024

I want to believe that his character is written purposely to be one with potential but unable to break free of what keeps him from growing. He's not one who is too obsessive that nothing gets through to him (like many villains in other dramas), but puts him in a fog where he could not see his way out and keeps pulling him back. So we are frustrated at his lack of growth that causes other mishaps, not calling him the villain for being the cause.

Personally I don't think NYZ and RRY faked their deaths. Even if they were tired in court politics, they would not leave He in the middle of the battle with Wu's reinforcements still days away. I believe they did die and that the last bot was CY's either imagination or her mind's vision of after life. Mind you, the name of the kids Shi San (her love) and Lu (Yang Ying's love - she probably got closer to YY over the years) isn't the name RRY first thought of for their child or their promise to Ying to give that nickname for their daughter.

Also, yes with LTG. He was really the weakest link, not because he betrays them but because he had not reached his full potential and his mind kept wavering. Unfortunate how his character was written, but sometimes some people cannot rise up when you need them to. And may only manage growth after damage has been done.

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I agree with you.
My brain just accepted this reasoning for it to make sense: Basically he heard that NYZ isn't at his best because his inner force is whacked, so he felt he could finally beat him AND make sure RRY survives since CY kinda hinted that RRY and NYZ would fail with what they were planning to do. One step forward, a giant leap back.
It's not a very good explanation but then again LTG is all over the place and can't seem to get a grip on what he should be focusing on even on the last episode. No doubt that YY would be the real head of An when they got back to managing the palace and the state.

Just a photoshoot of the other "could have been" couples

1. Actual title is One Road Guanshan

3. Nah. Second Prince already worked with Beipan to enter before he found out he'd be crown prince. They'd still have let him in the gate and he'd still have given the Beipan the signal to charge in. That had nothing to do with Yang Ying's decision.

someone below said that what she said was about her other projects before AJTL. in AJTL she's both screenwriter and producer, so she had more say.

someone below said that what she said was about her other projects before AJTL. in AJTL she's both screenwriter and producer, so she had more say.

The writer's thoughts
https://twitter.com/ot6gfriend_/status/1739095442162700372?t=V0NA8X49VGOb4I6st1liFQ&s=07&fbclid=IwAR1YQkAXzdtUSONuKCq7sY9u9EnlWbAOCbqnDgucLz7KuyrnBbdqZCR8MyE

I think it's clearer through the farewells of LSS and LYN that RRY and NYZ died. I support the theory that CY has also passed at the end and the child is in the afterlife.

LSS's farewell
https://twitter.com/wonwoncity/status/1738548797486317807?t=JqxXdoH6BYCk5bW8THWnRA&s=07&fbclid=IwAR3BlS9NzIkvahc-6wSYOHpWsDiwLOBMmHqqLSC_wshZo1VN8p-elkUuHSg

❝ Today, I, Ru Yi, wish to officially bid farewell to everyone.

When I first met Ren Ru Yi, she was a top-notch assassin, a lone wolf licking the blood off her blade. Just as she said, I am the most formidable assassin in the world, somebody who have never failed.'
Ru Yi always gave her all, is fearless and dedicated, but at the same time, I could feel her 'solitude'—a brave solitude and a lonely solitude. This was the impression I had of Ren Ru Yi when I first read the script. As I continued reading, I kept pondering what Ru Yi's 'dao' was. Starting from seeking revenge for Empress Zhao Jie, to later finding more meaningful goals—wanting to clear the name of the Crimson Guard, restore their freedom, protect those close to her, safeguard the peace of the people, and finally sacrificing herself to eliminate the enemy for peace in the future. In Ru Yi's view, the purpose of a warrior is to use martial skills to stop warfare, and this is the 'dao' in her heart.

I feel fortunate to have crossed paths with Ru Yi. I like her, I really like her a lot. She has changed many of my perspectives and has given me a lot of strength. From becoming Ru Yi to meeting everyone with Ru Yi, every day is filled with anticipation. I am grateful to have so many viewers who, like me, love Ru Yi. Your support has given me a lot of encouragement and motivation. This winter, thank you for your company. I hope everything goes well for everyone~

The mountains have been crossed, and the road ahead is still long. Until we meet again. ❞

YY is the best match for LTG. Level headed when LTG tends to be emotional. Knows how to play politics with the court while LTG is introverted. He also can respect her as RRY's other disciple, so she can somewhat fill that void of RRY. I'm sure they'd have ruled as regents of Wu very well.

I love how well written and executed it is. Glorious pain.
As for the Chu Yue part... It's for audience to decide how they want to see it. A wishful thinking or the leads surviving.

Before watching the last two episodes, I couldn't help but read people calling it a BAD ENDING. So after watching it until the end, I have to disagree.

Was it a HE? Definitely NOT! The ending was tragic. It was painful, is painful. But it was not what I'd call a bad ending because it was well written. Everything lead up to this ending, even the power rangers introduction. They stayed in character, perished in glory. All I can say is that the directors-writer combo are great and sadist. They way they wove the story for 2/3 of the drama to make us love the characters only to keep ripping our hearts piece by piece in the final 1/3. I lift a glass of champagne to cheer while swimming in my pool of tears.

If you can't bear the pain, stop at Episode 34 when NYZ and RRY kissed at the cave. If you can't help yourself and want to see it to the end, binge from 33-40.

I'll write a longer review when I have more time.

Finally finished this beautifully written wuxia last night.
I'm pretty sure some have read and got spoiled about the ending, but since there are some just starting, I'll still use spoiler tag for my thought on the ending below.

Until Ep40 is now available on Viu. Going to watch from Episode 33 until the end.
The writing and editing is biased for express lol it's better to watch the final episodes quickly than 2 eps a day

Not all noble women were educated in the scholarly books and arts. They were educated in embroidery, teas, and other various stuff needed in the household. Yes, there were some women who wanted more of what the men enjoyed and educated themselves. Why generalize it to mean all noble women should be educated enough to quickly adapt to time travel? Never have I generalized that all noble women do not care for politics and intrigues. But Park Yeon Woo is not. All she wanted was this silly thing of travelling to Qing and making money through making clothes. She did not want for more. She WAS a naive and sheltered noble young woman.

Even in Joseon, Yeon Woo would do all these things and Sa Wol was always the one who gets her out of a pickle. YW came home late, SW had a mannequin as silhouette shadow. YW wanted to get into the Kang residence and pretend as maids, SW's quick thinking prevented them from getting exposed by the old maid.