Martial

I am missing Uncle Wu Zhu aka Sweet Little Bamboo!

If they go according to the novel, he won't be. Considering they have been loyal to the novel so far, I don't see why they will deviate. The Emperor doesn't love him in the way most fathers like FJ, will love him. He is proud of him for many of his traits, can actually love him to an extend but his mind and origins is a threat to his dynasty. If the man can eliminate his mother, he can eliminate the son - piece of cake!

That's why I love him. His delivery is clean and precise.

If I remember correctly, he is definitely someone to watch.

They all are. This is one of the few dramas where the cast, new and returning, really stacked up in performance! I love when it happens.

Not to mention radical in his thinking and has a ruffian personality

I have a crush on Xie Bian as well! I'm a sucker for a man with a long sword

I don't know about him being the successor but he is there for checks and balances. The Emperor has a very complicated and shrewd relationship with FX.

The actor who plays Hong Zhu is talented as hell.

I mean all his sons are rather unhinged and the common factor is the Emperor. He really should be like, "am I the problem?" Sir, your genes are the common denominator here

Lord Xin makes me laugh every time he turns up. I howled when CPP's wheelchair got stuck and poor FJ had to strain to get it across and the two ministers urging the General to wake his ass up! These unintentional moments are hilarious!

A wild and wicked night of debauchery is probs how we got Fan Xian. For real, the threat of Wu Zhu regaining his memories and coming for your ass is enough to make anyone paranoid and forget to comb ones hair lolol

If my mother ever saw the way the second Prince wears his shoes, she would have a nightmare lol him and Xie Bian are like two girlfriends meeting up to share the tea!

If I remember correctly, that's the only time he combs his hair! The rest of the time, he looks a mess is when he's either plotting or paranoid or both.

Sis was getting the bag last year!

The Second Prince' sassiness is rubbing off on Xie Bian lmao I am a sucker for a man with a sword!

Wang Churan is on the rise and she was likely casted when she was still playing minor roles. Besides, even playing a minor character is great for development. It's not unusual in big productions.

Please do restrain, and don't try to guess people's intention unless you're a Seer of some sort.

Says who? You? Like, I said, if its to you then it's valid, doesn't make your audience experience the one and be all. Heaps of people will share your experience and others will share my views. Chemistry doesn't have to be sizzling as you put it, it can be anything the viewer sees it fit. Carry on as you were.

I keep saying this! They make the drama so much better as a viewer! So talented and truly shows their range. Those micro-expressions are chefs kiss!