Soocrafty

🧐 she has been NOT invested as a FL in this drama, always viewing the characters as fictional paper characters vs human beings. This was pointed out a few times (by her sister and by NH). Also, we know from ep 1 that she’s a slacker. The fact that she cares about him shows that she has unconsciously begun to see him beyond the fictional character. Her heart is there. Just that her brain is still left back at home in the modern world. It rushes in and shuts down the idea of a future with him.

She is definitely relieved, there’s no doubt. However, he also lied and kept her in the dark the whole time too and given their history of mistrust, is it surprising? Especially with the tragic iconic scenes looming over her head.

I didn’t expect a redemptive arc at all. Personally, I felt his behavior was very consistent and fitting to his character all along. They never had a warm and fuzzy relationship. It would be weird to suddenly start because of this revelation

Uh… I doubt that.

They’re so fun to watch.

Eps 29-30 I love that the plot continues to not lose its quality. All the characters are behaving in character regardless of how we feel about them. Still full of action, thrills, drama, comedy, insightful dialogue. These two eps gives us much needed relief and joy, fuel for who knows what will transpire next.

I’d like to add that I thought minister Song was brilliant how he handled the public’s demand to witness the court proceeding of the battle case. ‘Hear no evil, see no evil’. 🤣

Upon hearing the team behind the music is from Chen Xue Ren, I went and listened to his other works. Very creative.

If things go south (ajtl) then they’ve created a perfect spot for audiences to stop at.

And all the music is interesting, perfectly timed, elevate (vs distract) from the story.

His demeanor changed a bit not just because of the truth reveal but prolly also because of the talk with 18th prince and seeing nh’s desire to w/draw. But noticed now he hadn’t really deviated from his character. He did not apologize for his hostility towards nh. He denied nh’s request to step down and dismissed him the way he ways does. Glad this character stayed consistent.

The trajectory appears to head in that direction.

Exactly. Well put. I listened to a podcast about this in real life and it’s real.

It’s good. Don’t give up. Worth it.

Yup. It really reminds me of jol when it first started. But it stands on its own - no other like it. I have a feeling there will be copycats after the success of this drama.

No rest in dramaland. We can’t even j celebrate for too long. Hahaha

He’s gone mad with his obsession. Prolly blaming nh for brainwashing his cousin too

Eps 23-24

I think we all don’t know. She’s avoiding him like the plague because of fear of the deaths of the Song clan. He wants to marry her b/c is hopelessly in love with her. His mom wants them married. The emperor doesn’t.

‘Our’ man. 😁

The drama never fails to keep us on edge and surprised.