Brennnndda

They're essentially the same because each knew what their women needed.

But then it also doesn't make sense the the princess saw it because Chang Yu left after she met Xie Zheng. ..right? 🤔

Of the 3 couples, they are the ones I'm least interested in. I like them when they are conversing with other people, but not when they are together. I usually fast forward through their interactions.

What is the age difference between Yan Zheng and Chang Yu?

She's literally the heart of the drama ❤️

I love when characters foil each other. I was thinking that about Qian Qian and Chang Yu then entire drama. Both women of humble beginnings coincidentally save powerful men and become the object of those mens' desires. What should have been a parallel path split in different trajectories because Qi Min is crazy.

I miss Li Huai'An 😭
I was really hoping he'd have a bigger role than what we've seen so far.

Same, it felt like a relaxed pace that was needed to build the relationship between the couple. Their romance was a slow-burn but the payoff was worth it. With that said, because the romance building took so long, the drama should have ~45-50 episodes instead of the 40 if that was the story-telling intent. Unfortunately, because the Lin'An arc was so long, that means the next 13 episodes will be rushed because there's still a lot of plot to get through.

With only 13 episodes left, she doesn't have time to hold a grudge 🤣

Everything about 27 was beautiful! The earnest proposal, the heartbreaking rejection, the waterfall, the sparing, the heart to heart talk in front of the fire..everything was just beautiful!!

With Xie Zheng, it upsets me that he still underestimates her, even after everything that's happened. This is the same woman who ran to his rescue with her butcher knife tied to a wooden stick. She travelled all the way there to find him, yet he really believed she'd stay behind and see him off to war, especially with his injuries (that he got from saving HER sister)? What a silly man.

He's so soft with her that it makes me forget he's a powerful person. I honestly can't wait to see the differences from when he's with her to when he's within the imperial court.

Just the beginning of ep 26 made me feel so bad for his generals yet laugh so hard at the flurry of activity. These poor guys stuck between their Marquis and the Grand Princess. 🤣

I love love love Chang Yu so so much. I was really thinking Xie Zheng was going to come save her but I was so in awe of her doing everything herself. I never doubted her but my fear was that I knew she was in the big leagues now. I'm so proud of her character and how far she's come. She can literally do no wrong in my eyes. Honestly, the whole situation could've been avoided if she knew his identity. He's really deserves that slap that's coming.

Having a particular director is a blessing, especially in this case. This director does a great job of capturing those minute intimate/romantic moments that can generally be disregarded. It really brings out eh authenticity of the relationship they are trying to show the viewers.

Chang Yu is probably one of the only characters I've ever watched where I can say she can do no wrongs in my eyes. She's so incredibly simple but her sincerity and conviction is so pure and wins hearts.
That's why I'm also all for her kicking his ass once she finds out the truth. Like the princess and Gongun Yin pointed out: she's too good a woman to be deceived. She doesn't deserve it, even if it was unintentional.

This director does such a great job. Every time we're with Xie Zheng and Chang Yu, it literally feels like we're intruding on their private moments. The way the princess looked at them before she left the tent in ep 25 is how I imagine all of us viewers seeing them.

I love their squads. I love the Pig Slaughtering Band and also love Xie Zheng's group of generals. They are all just so splendid. Poor Xie general having to pretend to be Marquis Wu'An. Xie Zheng did him dirty 😆
I even love the banter between the grand princess and Xie Zheng.

I teared up so much during the sisters' reunion. I also love how the director handled it in a realistic way ie: Chang Ning has been silent and somber but as soon as she sees her sister, all the events she's endured tumble out in a rush and she's finally smiling again since she's now with her safe person. It's well done.

No! Don't wait! Watch it then rewatch it again when the next one gets released 🤣

I don't think it'd matter if she played along. He's so distrustful and suspicious of everyone around him. Even if she were sincere, he's paranoid enough that he wouldn't believe it.