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Had the ML and the writers been more clever, either would dangle professional work experience as part of the job offer.

Good points. Perhaps Prince Yu has a plan B that involves the sudden death of the Emperor or for those around the Emperor to be taken out together. He expects to be safe on the sidelines.His slight smile when he was admonished points to him being happy to be sidelined or that this was part of his long term plan.

Forgot the starch. Brings back memories of my childhood. Wash and wear was truly liberating when it happened.

Some things to consider. She knows that she has been told that they were siblings, but has no memory of their past together. She has grown to trust Lu Chang and his Mom. Her gut feeling is that she can/could let down her guard around him.
And for better or worse, the story demands that we start from this premise. They hope that the taboo of sibling romance might be interesting, It could be worse. A spring and fall romance.

The examinations are annual so less than a year until then and a bit more after that.

The last few episodes had some moving scenes. One of those dramas that I will re-watch every time the memories resurface. Thank you.

Looking forward to that.


The next few episodes might be a bit of a roller coaster. Who will be attacked in the ceremony? Mingshu should recovers her memories. But that shouldn't permanent damage their love and their dance should end well. But it's too soon for the end game to appear. Tangli's real path may end suddenly. Will we see Song finding love or sacrifice? Thank you.


Protect My King. The author/FL watches the two ML's doomed attack to save the 2FL. She stand rooted holding her sword. And has decided not to interfere. At the end we see the two pairs joined. As you know their fates, it is indeed bittersweet.

18 episode 7 minutes each.
Web novelist finds herself entering her novel as the FL. But changes had been made to the novel. She spends the drama trying to get the two main couples on track for a HE. The last three episodes have some very poignant scenes. Only 12 comments, but certain scenes call me back. I thought that your opinions about the drama,would be interesting to read. Take care.

Have you watched Protect My King (2024)?

Possibly this;
During the Sòng 宋 dynasty chàngchóu 唱酬 ("exchange of poems") appears, a practice in which one of the participants composes a poem, and the other responds with another, following the same metric and rhyme. This practice reached great popularity during the Qīng 清 dynasty.
From Poetry Contests in Ancient China
https://gwongzaukungfu.com/en/poetry-contests-in-ancient-china/

May I suggest kisskh to view this drama? The ending has him staring at her back in the flower shop. Perhaps with recognition. She is sitting and looking at some orchids in front of her, lost in thought. She is not aware that he has entered the shop and is now staring at her back. Then it shows the images of their faces, side by side but separately. It is implied that he will go to her and they will reunite in the real world.

Sorry. That was the episode and scene you were describing. Watching as the episodes are released, we would know which episode you were talking about. But as time passes it may not be the case. Posted to help others reading this thread. Not intending anything bad. 12:10 is when Mingshu approaches Qingzhao during the festival. Your part comes maybe at 15:24.

Episode 30. from 12:10.

Tangli and Prince Yu are really in a complicated dance where a misstep could be fatal. Those maids that fatally unknowingly crossed a line stand as a stark reminder. I also do think it is a case of the writer continuing a 'will they won't they thread' to pad the drama to 40 episodes. And also showcase the supporting actors. I would say that this seems to be with the Qingzhao, Tangli and Shujun actors. I could be wrong.

.... picking at low hanging fruit? Not you, Egnima05. This is the only current cdrama that I'm watching.

Time is often inconsistent in these dramas. How long was Prefect Su in prison before the coerced confession and his suicide and the execution of his aide. It couldn't have been long with the need to cover things up and clear up loose ends. Because how long was Su Tangl in the Imperial Music Office before she escaped in time to appear before the Jian Mansion the day after the massacre. And when Mingshu went back to the Mansion it looked more like several years of decay rather than a few months.
Some times the man in her dream appears to be in a darker dress and sometimes in a lighter blue.

Good points. I wonder if Liu Yuanying being the adoptive daughter of Su Changhua's executed aide, Liu Xiankun will become important later on. Or was it just to establish a romantic vibe with her brother. She was hired by the Lu son from the Imperial Music Office and she was coerced to sleep with him to save her 'brother.' Does that make her, in the eyes of Chinese censors, to be 'damaged goods' and prevents her from finding love if she chooses?
I guess Su Tangli is a good girl gone bad for those who like such characters. I'm not for her character, but plead a more nuanced inspection of her character. Thank you.

So that means the relationship is one or two generations removed from their grandparents. So I guess it is like uncle's or aunt's children's children or grandchildren. If true then not prohibited by law or custom. in China.

Good point.

Good points. I think that Tangli is done as an SML who is a mixture of a villain and a heroine but like the CP triangle has been stretched too thin and too long. Tangli and Qi's end game might be to take down Prince Yu, but may end up with their premature deaths.