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If it’s an inheritance issue, the 4th brother (a legitimate heir) already has a son too, and she doesn’t seem to plot against those ones. Her husband is from a concubine but raised by the ML’s mother. ML’s mother had the 3rd, 4th and I think 5th brothers by herself.
I am sure they will reveal the reason later. Because she will plot more boldly.

But she already didn’t like her when she found out ML liked her. This was even before marriage or anything.

I mean what’s the reason for hating FL? Even before ML married her. She seems not to want any woman around ML.

The Chen’s 2nd brother’s wife is another venomous snake. I used to think it’s because she liked the 3rd brother (ML), but who knows. I’m even suspecting she may have had something to do with the death of ML’s first wife.

It’s like a weird loop. Especially since the courts too are corrupt. So, where does he plan to get justice for all the victims of his investigations.
It makes the drama not move forward.

The lead is 48 episodes

I waited until they returned to 2 episodes per day to catch up with this, and well, it was worth the wait. 😊

Me too, I would like to know. Didn’t see her listed either.

This show is so good. I was crying so much in Ep.14. All the casts so far are amazing.

Ok, this was interesting, but it was dragged unnecessarily. Maybe to accommodate for season 2, but I wanted some progress with the story.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I hate watching dramas on YouTube, too many ADs and I have to constantly be on the App to keep watching. Can’t minimise the screen 🤭

The actress playing young Yi Qing’E is superb. Conveys all the right emotions to the audience.

OMG! Episode 12 left me heartbroken and sad. To imagine there are people who lived through this ear of China. Development is definitely a costly effort.

May countries path to growth is filled with very difficult phases that cost many people their lives, unfortunately.

This show will definitely be one of the best shows of 2026. It reminds me of “A lifelong journey”(which I haven’t finished because of lack of where to watch full episodes).

I was cheesing hard 🙈

True. I remember that scene too 🤣.

The first few minutes into episode 1 and I am laughing so hard. I will keep watching to see how this goes.

I will check them out. Thanks.

I love this C-drama period for me. 3 actually interesting and captivating dramas (The Lead, Splendid Match, and Zhao Zhao Adventures).

On another note, this is my second Yang Yang's drama. The first was the Immortal Journey, which I enjoyed very much too.

After each episode I want some more. I don't know how I will take the upcoming one episode/day 😭