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Yes, same with blood spitting as well, so that it's easier for the audience to visually interpret the characters' state of emotion. Hence I don't mind them that much.

Plus, grey/white hair looks good in cdrama, so that's a huge plus. 😁

Just like blood spitting in cdramas, I've already accepted this instant hair greying as one of the tropes. It's even more closer to reality in comparison. So, personally, I don't find it that bothering ahaha

May be dramatized a bit since it's a drama. But, both the genetic aspect and stress accelerating hair greying are facts.

Just like the other comment, I started greying at like 16.

It's subtle, but it's there. Not the hot and steamy kind though. Have fun watching.

Slow burn

There is no single primary obstacle though. The story already established multiple antagonists from the beginning. Just look at Ye Li's straw dolls.

And MJL's plot is right in the synopsis.

This is based on ep34 teaser and the possible length of Lishan arc.

That's the spirit! Let's suffer together haha

Ep 34 teaser

So, we'll have about 6 episodes left for Mo Jingli and Empress Dowager. Not bad for the pacing I guess. Comparatively far better position than where everything got crammed into the final 2 episodes. I would like to be optimistic and hope it lands the ending.

Find out in ep 33 and 34 lol

Better to watch 30 and 31 together since these two episodes are continuous events. If you have already watched 30, then watching 31 alone is no problem if you want to imo.

We'll surely crave for 32 though, lol.

I got express for this drama.

My heart broke when Ye Li brought back her whole gang of imaginary friends to accompany her through the night.

And also MXY's desperation upon realization of Ye Li's situation.

So good man, so good.

Ep 31 - Just phenomenal! Both leads brought their A game to these scenes. 😭😭

Can't wait for tmr to cry even harder!!! 🥲🥲🥲

Li Feibai gave a good scolding to MXY.

Would have been nicer if he gave him a good beating. lol

I hope so too. The drama ties up loose ends for even less relevant side characters, so I hope it'll do the same for her as well.

lmao, it's almost an Aladeen moment 😂😂

- Empress Dowager and Marquis worked together before. But, they are already gradually breaking apart due to misaligned interests.

- Consort Dowager Qin learned that Empress Dowager was treating her like a pawn since years ago. She was hurt, and also wanted to distance herself from this mess, hence gave the edict to Ye Li.

- Li Feibai (Ye Li's senior bro) learned about Lishan Academy, but refrained from confronting about it to Ye Li because he also noticed she's not mentally well.

- Empress Dowager wants the power herself. Remember she originally intended to ascend the throne herself. Emperor doesn't like that.

- Sui Zuidie was saved by Han Mingyue. Both are underlings of Mo Jingli.

- Mo Jingli ran away because his plan for treason was exposed. So, he ran away to plan his next moves.

I... don't know where to start with this one 😅

At least put this in a spoiler tag first? That's almost the entire plot.