PeachBlossomGoddess

Yes he was the villain Hao Chen. It was his most delicious role.

I agree even though I think Cuique is the more interesting character. In many ways, she is more like Lanxiang - military class is by itself is barely a step above - it is indentured servitude in nicer clothes. So her grudge is more understandable. The problem is I don't like ZHHZ's acting in that role, she is not good at villain roles. She overacts and more critically she failed to make Cuique empathetic.
Xingtang is the complete opposite. She has enough money to have free will and agency. She could have made her marriage work and she still can just disappear if she so chooses but it seems she still chooses her status and power every time. The difference is Li Meng's acting is so good that somehow she makes Xingtang empathetic. I think these two roles were miscast. Li Meng should have played Cuique and ZHHZ Xingtang.

Their internet was down, so it went snail mail instead.

And with Du Cuique still alive, I guess we will see how much more...
I must admit I am not looking forward to a comeback - neither Cuique nor Xingtang. I think once a character's arc has peaked they should just exit left stage. I don't like resurrections.

I feel the embezzlement case was too easily resolved. There has to be more to it.

I first saw him as a villain in Love and Redemption. He was so hot hateful I found him so much more interesting than the main leads.

Yeah its hard to notice side characters in a movie. Those are all about the leads.

Yes indeed - it is one of the ancient classics, translated by some of the best translators out there. Its a super long novel and I only sampled parts of the two famous English translations - one is by David Hawkes and John Minford and the other by Yang and Yang. I personally prefer the Yang and Yang version bc I think Hawkes and Minford are too long winded. But I think if you don't understand Chinese culture and history the Minford translation is better. But please be aware its not an easy read - it is thousands of pages long, much longer than The Count of Monte Cristo😅 . Maybe go for an abridged version.

Oh that's a pity. I have only seen parts of it - my folks watched it.

I am gonna say there seems to be a trend!
And tyvm my friend. Idk why I am getting this notification 5 days later - MDL is glitching!🤡

Yes there is a novel that I haven't read either.

Yes he well knew their fate. And I don't think its about loyalty - he just stood by his advice. It was factually true that the regional princes had too much power and could usurp the throne. Which is exactly what happened. But now that the former regional prince is on the throne, it is still in his interest to curb the power of the remaining regional princes.

Hello... idk why I am only now getting notifications from 7 days ago. MDL is glitching.

His hand didn't even hurt. She did not have the momentum needed to execute her planned suicide. Worst case splitting headache.

He's a lost cause - who goes after butterflies omg???

Oh what big teeth you have Scholar Han!
All the better to flirt with your maid with, young Master Lin!

Looks like that's how its going to work out.

I was entertaining clients. But yes I wore them on and off.

To me, Ni Ni is always the ultimate Chinese beauty. Sure, there are more beautiful women but she has classic Chinese features - the almond shaped eyes, the wide mouth, the high forehead and cheekbones and the almond shaped face.

I think they wear ear plugs.