Minoucha

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But it is realistic. Many dramas romantize the fall off of prestigious families but the reality (same with wars) is that women (especially young ones) get raped and abused. This is almost inevitable in this scenario. FL would have been too if not for the ML’s power and relentless tactics and resources he’s been using to save her.

I think the issue here is the lack of transparency between them. ML thinks that FL still likes SML and broke up to protect him. And FL thinks that ML liked her sister and only pities her (out of guilt). So I feel it makes sense they don’t confess yet.

Exactly...I don't like her character and she's very boring BUT she was never evil (just dumb and naive) and she did try to stay away from brothels. Men used and abused women however they wanted so I don't blame her at all for using men too (and at least she does like SML and will treat him well). She has no one protecting her so I would do the same thing to survive if I was in her predicament.

It is manipulative but to be fair to her, not sure how else could she find a future being a pretty young woman at the mercy of men around her. It's either accepting to be raped by any man who fancies her or becoming a courteasan. She knows that apart from him no respectable man would want to marry her. QY would have had the same fate if ML wasn't proactively protecting her and cleaning up her mess. The SML is coddled a lot but he is a grown man.

It’s a fact actually, she told her sister and the ML that she didn’t fall in love with him but he treats her well and likes her so she much rather be with him than become a nun or an old man’s concubine.

Absolutely :)

Not for me in the UK. Have to wait until tomorrow

I personally much prefer this drama and the FL character. I didn’t like Story of Minglan and don’t see the Michelin star quality at all. But each to their own.

she tells him at ep 13

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNqEk7bs5bM

Hey folks, see below a compilation if sweet moments and spoilers with eng sub this time!

Have you started? First impressions?

I keep rewatching episode 6 and laughing at how bold and obvious ML is. He is literally pitching himself as her only best suitor and suggesting she pursues and uses him instead. Their whole interaction and flirting during the game was soooo entertaining.

PREACH! There is not even a tiny remote chance for anyone to have SL syndrome. I only feel pity for the second leads.

This drama is SO MUCH better than Novoland so if you liked him there, you will adore him here. I don't like too much palace and political intrigues either, I prefer romance driven dramas, and I get bored easily. This drama has literally kept me on the edge and wanting for more after each episodes. I would be surprised if you don't like it. It's rare to see so much consensus in the comment section of MDL so it speaks volume. Let me know what you think once you've watched a few episodes.

It can be very subjective. For me this drama is a mix between Under the Power and Story of Ming lan, but I personally prefer this drama as, unlike many people, I didn't feel the chemistry between the leads in these dramas. Here the tension, body language, and everything is fantastic - the chemistry is top notch and I don't mind them not kissing yet. There isn't a focus on one particular aspect: it's a mix of investigation/self discovery journey of each character and romance (romance is built up very slowly and will be full on from episodes 20+ - this is one of the best relationship build up I've seen in C dramas). If you like dramas like Pride and Prejudice (but in a C drama historical set up) then you will love it. There are obviously the typical annoying side characters, sisters, etc. but as you can see from the comments, no one cares about them as we only ship the OTP.

I think he’d prefer becoming my husband.

You must have skipped a lot. Just watch all the episodes and you will understand.