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I’m behind. I haven’t watched episode 17 onwards yet. I hope there isn’t a harem, but if there is, I hope it’s the kind that’s practically non-existent—like in *The Princess Gambit*, where the character quickly dismissed all the other women with whom he hadn’t really bonded, focusing only on the female lead.

Episode 15: A Marriage Proposal from a Worthy Suitor

When Jia Lan finished her theatrical performance—having enacted that moving story for the soldiers—everyone applauded, including the Marquis (who was also the commander) and Lin Jin Qi. The Marquis spoke to Lin Jin Qi and hinted that he wished to marry this exceptional maidservant. He asked, "Can you give her to me?" Lin Jin Qi gave him a look—one that signaled refusal, though subtly masked—and then offered a flimsy excuse to avoid handing Jia Lan over to the gallant soldier. The soldier glimpsed the real reason behind Lin Jin Qi's refusal in his eyes. He smiled inwardly, as if to say, "You can't fool me, Lin Jin Qi." The commander had told Lin Jin Qi that he had lost his wife and now had an 11-year-old daughter who needed a mother. Lin Jin Qi promptly offered a solution: her sister Xiu Wan was available. As Lin Jin Qi and Jia Lan walked away from the commander to head home, a beautiful, poetic scene unfolded. His possessive gaze upon her—however veiled—hinted at a magical connection beginning to form between them. Walking at sunset, one following the other, the camera captured the pair silhouetted against the sun; Lin Jin Qi’s large strides across the earth moved in rhythm with Jia Lan’s steps. Upon returning home, Lin Jin Qi proposed this solution regarding Xiu Wan—whom she believed would be inconsolable without her romantic match. When he informed his mother and aunt that the 32-year-old commander wished to marry the young woman, they were delighted; however, in that era, a 32-year-old man was considered old, and they immediately implied that Xiu Wan would not be pleased—even though the two older women, Lin Jin Qi’s mother and aunt, undoubtedly saw him as a worthy match. Xiu Wan, along with her sisters and Miss Du Cui Que, had overheard everything from behind the door. Devastated, Xiu Wan wanted to storm in and pick a fight, but Cui Que led her away—likely to find a solution. Xiu Wan soon declared, "I don't want to marry an old man." Xiu Lai, the observant sister, watched from the sidelines; it remains unclear whether her expression stemmed from her own love for the Marquis or from distress over her sister's unhappiness. Her thoughts often seemed enigmatic. Yu Chan fell seriously ill, developing a skin rash, and Jia Lan quickly sought help from Lin Jin Qi, who agreed to provide the family physician—who was currently attending to his sister... ...the younger one, who was also suffering from some minor itching. In this episode, it seems their health issues have been resolved—we’ll see if that holds true in the next one. However, the observant sister’s gaze—directed at Miss Du Cui, then at the lake, and finally at her own sister—was enigmatic. I can’t tell if she suspects something regarding the lake or if it’s just her usual suspicion of Du Cui (which is well-founded). So, that’s the end of this episode (and we’ll see what Episode 16 has in store).

Episode 15 (My mini-recap):⬇️

Episode 14: A rescue achieved through a joint effort.
The girl weeping over her lost suitor appears inconsolable; however, upon meeting a young man by the lake and speaking with his sister, she discovers that her true suitor—the one she had chosen—was not lost after all. For her, losing meant gaining, whereas gaining would have meant losing. We shall see in future episodes if that truly holds true. Our elegant general, a man of great ideals and courage, has been ensnared by fate and dragged into a dungeon, despite having committed no crime. His sister/cousin stands firm in his defense, refusing to let them take him away. Lin Jin Qi asks the commander for permission to speak to her and tells her, "I will get out of here. And remember: I always keep my promises." While she is in the dungeon, a friend arrives and leaves her some supplies. The fake cotton merchant had killed himself and implicated Lin Jin Qi in the process—but this is nothing the drama's smartest girl can't help resolve. Lin Jin Qi had anticipated this and left a letter for her to deliver to the Marquis (a young commander who is very hard to convince). Yuchan and Jia Lam positioned themselves by the roadside and sang a deeply meaningful folk song that made the commander and his soldiers stop to listen. Yuchan stepped forward to deliver the letter; the general was about to turn away, but Jia Lam’s voice—incisive, authoritative, and clearly audible—rang out and convinced him. After reading the letter, the general spoke with Lin Jin Qi; upon hearing her arguments, he inspected the warehouse, found the spoiled straw, and discovered the true source of the problem, thereby exonerating Lin Jin Qi. At home, the young general acts like a mere boy when greeted warmly and affectionately by his mother. However, instead of returning to speak with his grandfather and father, Lin Jin Qi—upon learning that Jia Lam and Yuchan have not yet returned—declares in a strong, energetic, commanding voice that he will go fetch them from the barracks. His friend, a subordinate soldier, is also worried about Yuchan, as night has already fallen. The episode ends with Lin Jin Qi gazing in admiration at Jia Lam as she performs for the soldiers; relying solely on her expressive female voice and a captivating narrative, she tells a heroic tale that moves the soldiers to tears. The Marquis commander even remarks, "I missed part of the story because I had to go speak with you, Lin Jin Qi." Yet, Lin Jin Qi once again casts a profound look toward Jia Lam, and the episode concludes with the knowledge that there will be more moments for him to admire her.

Episode 14 (My mini-recap):⬇️

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Episode 13: A fierce will to survive brings us closer together

Jia Lan finds herself in mortal danger while investigating the case of the spoiled wool in the soldiers' coats. Clever and cunning, she poisons the water of the fierce guard dogs and enters the seamstress's house, spinning a tale about a deceased husband and a shipment of cotton for sale at a bargain price. However, as she exits, followed by the man under investigation, he spots the unconscious dogs and realizes something is amiss. He holds his sword to Jia Lan's throat; he knows she is connected to Commander Lin's soldiers. Jia Lan stabs the villain in the leg with a hidden needle. Lin Jin Qi and Jia Lan rush toward each other; their hands touch and clasp.he flung her behind him. Terrified and with blood on her neck, she hides behind a flower pot. A fierce battle ensues—swords clashing, punches thrown, and martial arts maneuvers—and though Lin Jin Qi subdues his adversary, he fails to get the answers he seeks; the villain, even given the chance to live, chooses death by his own sword. While examining the corpse in the morgue, Lin Jin Qi notices calluses on the man's feet and hands, leading him to realize a connection involving the surname "Wakuku" (from Japan) and the location's year-round need for cotton. This will be the next step in the investigation. Earlier in the episode, Jia Lan and Lin Jin Qi had a conversation revealing a shared trait—a determination to do whatever it takes to survive—as they had both endured similar experiences. Later, a subordinate soldier and friend of Lin Jin Qi draws a comparison: "I saw the same look in Jia Lan's eyes that I see in Lin Jin Qi's." When another soldier asks, "What look?" he replies, "The fierce look of someone who gives everything to survive." Suddenly, Lin Jin Qi arrives and overhears the conversation, causing the men to quickly compose themselves. As Jia Lam recovered at home, Lin Jin Qi told her, “I won’t inform your country about your injury” (“that’s what I did during the war; I didn’t want to cause my mother worry, and I know you feel the same way”). The other girl—a maid and friend of Jia Lam—expressed her gratitude to Jia Lam for sparing her from a forced marriage; her family had intended to sell her off, but the money the maids earned from the successful investigation into the Cuíque flower changed that. A tear of joy fell, and they went to sleep, united by their friendship and gratitude. (Now, let’s see what Episode 14 has in store for us.)

Episode 13 (My mini-recap):⬇️

Yes, it was confusing, but very interesting and engaging. That female lead is truly very intelligent. And the use of that flower symbol is very significant in the episode.🥰

Episode 12: Facing the world with courage and composure

This young general was slandered, accused of something he did not do. Confronted by an enraged, accusatory mob, he risked his life to face them. He conducted himself with both composure and conviction. He addressed them: "My soldiers, look at this scar; I earned it in battle fighting alongside you. I saved your lives, and you saved mine. What happened today wounds my soul just as it does yours. The deaths of the two soldiers who perished will not be forgotten; we will investigate and find an explanation. I will not rest until that happens." (These were not his exact words, but they capture the meaning and essence of the episode.) Because of this incident—this slander (likely orchestrated by someone lurking in the shadows)—his female relative was unable to get married. His aunt tearfully recounted the situation, yet upon hearing the alleged cause, she did not blame her nephew; she knew he was innocent. Who had put that tainted straw into the soldiers' coats, causing their deaths? One of the soldiers—likely the captain—pointed a finger at Lin Jin Qi and said, "You, in your expensive coat, still have the audacity to cheat us by using cheap straw in our coats? This is unacceptable." Lin Jin Qi’s response was chilling; he declared that if he failed to solve the case, his fate would be death (though he used much stronger language). They could not find the straw vendor responsible for the fraud, and there seemed to be no other avenue for investigation. But Jia Lan, that clever young woman, proposed an alternative: "What about the seamstress who made the coats? Perhaps she can give us some answers?" And so, that became the path they would take. Frustrated by the failure of her first attempt to make a move on Lin Jin Qi, Miss Du shrewdly questioned the maid—a friend of Jia Lan—and discovered that Jia Lan was behind her failure. (Just how many more traps will the girl's innocence provide for Miss Du to use against our heroine?) Miss Du offered to play chess with Lin Jin Qi, but he politely extricated himself from the situation (she didn't seem quite so clever in this instance). Yet, we know other opportunities for her to act will arise. (So, let’s find out what happens in Episode 13.)
P.S.: The moment Jia Lan spent with her parents—revealing that the reward she had received was enough to buy freedom for all three of them—was truly joyful and fun. But even more interesting was her explanation: that money meant nothing to Madam Lin; securing their freedom wouldn't come down to cash, but rather to the Madam's own will. It would happen by carving out their own place. (A very hopeful prospect, isn't it? Let's look forward to seeing that unfold for our characters.)

Episode 12 (My mini-recap):⬇️

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Episode 11: A blue Cuíque flower drawn in an ancient book

This episode featured suspense and introduced a new female character who uses her intelligence and wit to get what she wants. However, she faced off against another woman who—working from behind the scenes—outmaneuvered her, all because of a drawing of the Cuíque flower found in an ancient book. Jialan was clever enough to bring a solution to the problem, earning a valuable gift from Lin Jin Qi’s mother. Even so, her friends were punished because a paper flower—which they had inadvertently placed in a box of ornaments delivered by Miss Du—was actually part of a setup by Miss Du Cuíque (who shares her name with that blue flower). Lin Jin Qi’s mother was very upset, noting that the incident could have caused serious trouble for Lin Jin Qi; he was wearing the blue flower on his hat (as all young men did on "Men's Day"), and such a flower could signal a romantic interest. In Lin Jin Qi's case, it might have implied he was dishonorably treating a young woman in an unacceptable manner—bypassing formal rites and effectively making her his concubine. While his father and grandfather saw no way out, Jialan intelligently solved the problem, saving Lin Jin Qi at the critical moment—a very interesting, suspenseful highlight of the episode. There was also a riddle contest based on knowledge of flowers from classic literature. Lin Jin Qi’s brother took part and managed to defeat a young man from the Xie family; Lin Jin Qi also participated, making for a fascinating sequence. The young man from the Xie family had assumed the Lins were uneducated; he was surprised to discover otherwise and was nearly defeated in the match, ultimately winning only by spotting the Cuíque flower on Lin Jin Qi’s hat and using it to craft a riddle. But that was the moment everyone exchanged meaningful glances—including Lin Jin Qi’s friend, the brother of the young woman "Cuíque," who felt slighted by Lin Jin Qi. (However, everything was resolved thanks to Jia Lan’s quick thinking.)
Lin Jin Qi’s sister found a suitor—Lady Du Cuíque’s brother—in whom she showed a great deal of interest.
There is one of Lin Jin Qi’s sisters who seemed quite simple-minded, yet she demonstrated in this episode that she is actually very intelligent and perceptive.
We already know there are new challenges to face with these new characters, and some of them arose in this episode. (But now, I’m moving on to episode 12.)