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Couldn’t wait so watched up to episode 30 raw on Duboku and from what I can gather it seems FL is poisoned and Shi Fei Xan has the antidote who blackmail ML into ending their engagement etc. which he is willing to do to save FL. Can someone confirm or correct me? Why do I have this feeling FL will lose her memory or some of her memory of ML when she wakes up because it wouldn’t be a C drama without some form of memory loss :-) there are clips in the teasers where FL is on friendly terms with Shi Jin which I can only assume it’s because she doesn’t remember her relationship with ML.

I feel your frustration. Last 10 episodes I skipped so many scenes just to see how it ends and have yet to go back watching it properly. No c drama is perfect but come on there needs to character development. I can handle the plot holes, poor editing, lame villains, annoying princess but I am watching for the romance between otp which is lacking when you feel the FL actions make her not worthy of ML love and devotion. FL makes the same mistakes over and over again. It’s even more obvious when her sister is so much more sensible and intelligent.

She gets poisoned while blocking a poisonous dart for the young prince that she likes. Keeps him company for the night then disappears to who knows where. It is assumed she eventually died from the poison. Little disappointing. I want to see evil doers get what they deserve but these c dramas so lenient on criminals and merciless on the innocent.

At episode 36 with only 4 episodes left and still more serious misunderstandings between otp. FL still believe ML would do such terrible acts like having Ruyi Pavillion burnt down. She refuses to believe her master was involved in criminal activities despite evidence because she claims to know her master well yet after everything ML had done for her she suspects him at the blink of an eye. Not an FL I can root for. Cuteness and naivety can only go so far. Her sister is a better FL certainly more rational and smart. The otp relationship just goes round in circles and they keep repeating the same mistakes. Why can’t writers have the otp working together to outwit the villains rather than the contestant misunderstandings and needless self sacrifices. I prefer watching the relationship between Little Marquis and Fu Xuan. The gradual development of their relationship has been enjoyable to watch.
I don’t understand why FL felt she should be buried along with the ML. Yes she was devastated but why not live to seek justice? She knew Duke An was evil by then yet nothing done about it.
Editing in last 10 episodes were choppy. I lost track of what was happening on a number of occasions and what was with the lightening reviving FL from death?

Finally watched scene where Little Marquis and Fu Xuan kiss and for me there was more feeling in that kiss than any of the kisses between the otp. Otp are cute together but they seem to lack the passion. Although happy ending for all wish there had been a wedding scene for Little Marquis.

I see the FL’s POV as being distorted and one dimensional which to me is a character flaw in the FL and can only hope there is character development in remaining episodes. ML has every right to ask FL why she doesn’t trust him after she just attempted to kill him thinking he murdered her master. He believed in her innocence and risked everything for her. Trust in someone to not be capable of murder is not comparable to trusting someone who continuously sneak out (especially to see another man) putting herself in possible danger and causing others to worry. That is reckless and selfish. FL would not trust ML if the situation was reversed and that’s exactly the case given she followed him at night.
I don’t expect the FL to know Prince An’s feelings towards her or that he is evil that would be asking too much of the writers. But a little less irrational and a little more common sense and intelligence in the FL would be appreciated. FL should know ML looking for a wife would have been decreed by the King. There was a reason why the king would only let her be a concubine. Yet she had no trust or faith in the ML to think of a way out. The lack of communication and misunderstandings between the otp is frustrating especially when you compare her sister’s relationship with Little Marquis.
However I still enjoyed watching the last 2 episodes which had a few hilarious scenes and watching the princess get caught was very satisfying. ML telling the princess straight out “I don’t like you” lol

Episode 21 & 22 will please those waiting to see more interactions between otp including 2 not so passionate kisses. I like that the ML gave FL the cold shoulder to make her grovel although FL thought he was “petty” for it. ....**sigh**... Personally FL still comes across as being bratty and reckless with a misplace sense of entitlement. Escaping the palace numerous times,
meeting Prince An then accusing ML of not trusting her. Whilst ML super clever to use his jinx as an excuse to not have to marry someone else.

No they don’t. I’m glad ML gave FL the cold shoulder for awhile to make her grovel yet she still called him “petty” for it

Seriously these writers need to stop with the crazy FL overreactions to kill the one they love on the basis of the flimsiest evidence! It makes the FL look so stupid. Even though I saw the trailer and knew what to expect it still frustrates the hell out of me to watch it. What makes it worse is the fact the FL was wrongly accused of murder so she should have known better. To try and stab the ML and then demand he tell the truth... ..wth? FL still jumping to wrong conclusions at end of episode 20 and somehow ends up making it all about her. ML has the patience of a saint.

Have you watched Maiden Holmes? I responded to @WandereR below and turns out we both loved the FL and drama:-) first drama where I didn’t skip scenes or cringe at silly antics by the FL.

Have you watched Maiden Holmes? One of the few ancient c dramas where I found the FL to be intelligent and “normal”. Except for one moment in lapse of judgment that was quickly resolved she remained consistent.

Yes that slap! One of my favourite scenes in c dramas lol how can you not love XJ after that.?

Wish they hadn’t killed Yanzhi she had the coolest skills and a unique character. So protective of ML and trust him implicitly. Looking forward to watching more romantic moments between otp (left it very late in the drama) and curious to see how this ends. If only iqiyi release trailers for the remaining episodes! I fast forward scenes between princess and Wen You. Seriously not interested in where I think they are going with that relationship. There are no redeeming qualities in the princess to make me feel she deserves a happy ending. As for Wen You I am just hoping he somehow redeems himself at the end. That his actions so far are not what it seems.

From the trailer it is tonight towards the end of episode 26 and continues in episode 27 tomorrow.

@Hermine totally agree. I’ve stopped watching this drama after skipping scenes from episode 11 onwards. I couldn’t persevere any longer. There are no characters or relationships that I am rooting for except for the talking bird. Unfortunately the bird doesnt have enough screen time to keep me interested.

I watched up to episode 11 then started fast forwarding scenes and even skipping episodes which tells me it’s time to drop the drama. This wasn’t for me. I spent more time being annoyed, frustrated, cringing and bewildered than enjoying the drama. Everything just dragged and became repetitive. The fake pregnancy dragged, the jealous Ru’er antics dragged and the otp relationship dragged. I enjoy a slow burn but not one sided till nearly end of the drama.
I felt the ML had too much makeup (the lipstick) which was distracting. I couldn’t see much chemistry between otp or character development. ML still bullies FL and FL seemed to get dumber. I didn’t like the secondary couple because of the Song princess character. Omg her voice, facial expressions, the sulks, the whining.... it was so over the top and annoying. Do writers and directors actually think men find that cute and attractive? I did enjoy the parent’s relationship and the dad was adorable. My favourite character is the talking bird. It was hilarious, says what it means with just a few words. The bird deserved more screen time!
I read this drama has a happy ending so might pick it up once all episodes are subbed and skip to the last episode.

I actually think that cliff scene is sometime after the scene in episode 29 where SML cut FL wrist etc. it looked like the bad guys still tried to kill them (there was a clip with dudes in black peering over the cliff) OTP get to spend alone time with each other while recovering ... cue the romantic scenes they’ve been teasing us with

She isn’t used to being intimate plus only starting to fall for ML so would be awkward. I don’t believe they actually did the deed on the wedding night lol because there was a scene where he slept on the floor in his wedding outfit . Just wished they didn’t waste so many episodes on FL and SML relationship and then keep replaying their scenes now they are apart

Episode 29 preview of SML cutting FL with his sword....what the! He must have swallowed a whole bottle of bitter pills. Would be so unfair if he gets a happy ending with the princess!

Well it looks like the prime minister is the baddie in the mask so I’m pretty certain he will be killed so you’ll get your wish:-) however looks like the Princess gets what she wants after all from clips I’ve seen . The SML kisses her under the moonlight. How SML can develop feelings for her is beyond me but then he is pretty spineless to not tell FL he was married in person.