Living Tribunal

Thanks for the compliment 🤭😂

Thank You 🤗

Hey, what's the name of the drama in the last gif on your profile? Could you please tell me?

Oh, absolutely! Let me address everything point by point.

First off, I never said you called bringing another woman the ultimate betrayal—you’re right. You only implied she must have felt bad, which makes sense because, you know, logic and context don't matter. It’s not like the woman was a key witness in an important case or anything! But sure, feelings are what count. Let’s just ignore the bigger picture because FL’s emotions are clearly the only valid ones in this fictional universe.

Now, onto the “no efforts” to find his loved one. Yes, how dare he not immediately recognize her when he’s literally knee-deep in a revenge plot, trying to protect himself, her, and, oh, I don’t know, stay alive in the process? Clearly, 20 episodes is too long to spend dealing with life-or-death scenarios when the real tragedy is him not recognizing his wife on sight, right? And no, he didn’t “investigate” because investigating someone in a world full of spies and danger would be way too rational. Who needs that when you can just magically know everything?

You mentioned I “overreacted” and seemed biased. Well, let’s see: I simply pointed out both sides, but I forgot that in this world, only the FL’s side matters, and everything she does is excusable because she's the heroine. I’ll make sure to adjust my "bias" to reflect only her emotions and ignore her mistakes—thanks for the reminder!

Ah yes, the “broken trust can be mended by gifts.” Well, of course! Who wouldn’t want their deeply rooted trust issues resolved with a few trinkets? But in the world of fictional dramas, we’re supposed to overlook the fact that these gestures are part of his clumsy way of showing he cares. You’re right, real life is much more complicated. But in a revenge-fueled, high-stakes world where people get married for convenience, who’s to say the rules of gift-giving aren't different?

As for his revenge being his top priority—yes, clearly, a man driven by years of trauma and the need to avenge his family should drop everything for romance. After all, that’s how revenge works, right? You just let go of it when it’s convenient for your love story. And, of course, he should have foreseen every single consequence the moment he walked into court. What’s a little political upheaval and personal vendetta when you have the chance to hold hands with your wife?

And finally, character development—FL’s, in particular. I’ll give you that. She started strong, but along the way, we conveniently forget her carelessness, naivety, and how she repeatedly disregarded sound advice, causing unnecessary trouble for both her and the ML. But yes, let’s call her development a “downward slope” because acknowledging any complexity in her journey would ruin the simplicity of blaming everything on the ML. After all, he’s the rude one, right?

In the end, you’re right—your thoughts are going to stay the same. Why let a little thing like character complexity get in the way when it’s much easier to simplify everything into black and white?

Oh, you're absolutely right! How dare he not immediately fall madly in love with his contract wife while being caught up in his little side hobby of revenge! I mean, it's not like he has a traumatic backstory or, you know, valid reasons for being closed off emotionally. Clearly, bringing a woman home to discuss important plot things is the ultimate betrayal in a marriage that was purely contractual from the start—how could he not see the depths of romance in that business agreement?

And yes, how childish of him to think that someone who’s been plotting revenge for years might not just snap into husband-of-the-year mode instantly. Clearly, gifts can't ever mean he’s trying to apologize or repair the relationship—because the FL, who’s perfect in every way, deserves nothing but groveling on a throne of her infallibility.

And how dare the poor guy not realize that FL's dramatic court ultimatum was, in fact, the pinnacle of mature communication? Who wouldn’t foresee the earth-shattering consequences of such an emotionally fueled statement in the heat of the moment?

No improvement? Of course! Because character development is clearly about immediate perfection rather than a slow, nuanced journey. And rushed endings? Definitely. It's not like wrapping up a complex, revenge-driven plot while balancing emotional growth in 40 episodes is a challenge or anything. But yes, let’s blame everything on the ML—who needs logical reasoning when you have eternal FL perfection, right?

They did the same thing with Mango TV's previous drama You are My Secret. That's why I feel they are doing the same thing this time too.

No issues 🤗

Yeah, I have trained my eyes for that watching content in YouTube in 2x 😂

I will suffer through them then in 2x or 3x speed.

🥺🥺 That is really sad. But I think you should put your comment into spoiler.

Can I ask you something? Will I miss anything important if I skip Chui Chui's individual scenes? She's really irritating me.

I really prayed that she died with the monster one but oh well God doesn't always fulfills your prayers.

It's quite low tbh. It should be higher just for the investigation.

Btw guys does anyone know this drama's Douban rating?

She is becoming dumber in episode 15. For instance, you were implicated by someone and nearly executed, but when your husband saves you and tells you not to investigate further, instead of thanking him, you argue with him using nonsensical points. Where did her cleverness from before go? Now, she is acting foolish and irrational about the case. Even if her logic is correct, and the case involves royals, and that's why Shen Du isn’t investigating, what could she possibly achieve by continuing the investigation? The Empress Dowager wouldn't convict the royals over such a small matter, and instead, she herself could be implicated.

I really like Madam Xu. Hope she gets a lead role soon.

I'm on episode 14. She is not as annoying as the comments suggested because the ML is equally annoying, but the thing I mentioned did strike me as quite odd.

Kisskh will not sub the last two episodes. They will probably use the subtitles from Viki when they release them on Thurday this week.

The FL is so dumb in episode 13. Why did she have to mention her divorce agreement in front of a stranger? Whatever problems the leads have should be kept between them. If she shares it with someone else, and the information somehow reaches the Empress Dowager, both of them could be harmed.

I think she is much prettier in many of her pictures but not this one. It would be better if some kind person can change her pfp