QAS

Let's sign a petition for a new emperor, and write in Li Pei Yi's name.

Episode 29 was a let down. Xiao Pei Yi dropped a few notches for his chivalrous acts. He went off on a mission to apprehend Lu Chong Shan in the forest while Lu was actually in the capital keeping vigil over Right Chancellor Cui. He and Gu must have fast horses to arrive conveniently at the Duan Mansion in time to save Cui's life. He interrupts Pei Yi's revenge plot, and expects gratitude? Now, he's the broken hearted jilted princess, sick in bed. So much for the trust level!

Emperor is spineless and gutless as ever. He essentially pardoned Cui for the massacre of his brother and his clan, and sent him to his hometown to write scriptures, because he was afraid of disrupting the court. I imagine Cui will be back on the job soon, and with five episodes to go, he might stage a rebellion to overthrow Emperor. What will the Emperor say then? I hope Emperor is kicked off the throne. Does he have a successor? Li Pei Yi would make a great emperor/empress.

Conclusion: Did they change the writer here?

I forgot about Prince Deng Kai. His screen time was five minutes.😆

It is interesting that there are only two good looking young men in the capital; Xiao Huai Jin and Gu Ling Zhou. LOL

There were two opportunities beforehand when a kiss would have been appropriate. LOL

I don't know if it was Youku, but there was another drama recently where the company stretched out the final batch of episodes.

They are a cute couple. They communicate without saying a word. She should have guessed his motives without having him explain it.

Analytical 100%
Fighting skills 0%
Housekeeping skills 0%
Charm 100%

Right Chancellor has remained in the background. I can't recall seeing him and Emperor having a conversation. Director fogged up his scene in episode 28, with his underling, to keep his identity secret. That was a stupid ploy. The secret's already out, and the viewers know his identity.

She is one of my favorite characters.

The bunny lantern is fireproof. It should have caught on fire when it fell to the ground.

I was surprised that he can dance. LOL

Was Right Chancellor, the masked man leading the other masked dancers in their cultist dance?

I feel that scene was there to also bring comfort to the viewers who were stunned by Master Du's death.

Is emperor trying to protect the legacy of his father who might have killed Prince Duan and the family? Was Prince Duan, the late Emperor's brother or son?

The veteran actors always stand out in the dramas. Their years of acting experience shows. I don't know their names, but I remember their faces.

That was the perfect time for a hug or a quick kiss on the forehead. LOL

The Xu cult and now the Asura cult! Interesting how people are easily manipulated.

Before Haui Jin appeared, I was wondering why he wasn't in the scene. He and Pei Yi were always together.

The original author and the screenwriter have a prolific imagination, to create all these cases. My most favorite characters in the drama are Li Pei Yi and Du Zhi Ying. The actors should team up again in another drama.