Luna

GJM is the only one who has this type of dark artistic directing style, you won't find it in any other directors.

I remember reading that it was curious_wanderer who posted it, the flower symbolism is so meaningful on their description I just forgot.

wait for the twist, she's clever

I absolutely love how Dou Zhao's character is written. She's such a clever female character. I loved how she handled the whole situation using her wits and intelligence alone, it was such an amazing scene and I admire the little insertion of sweetness with the hand canon. These scenes in episode 23 truly outshined for me a solid 10/10.

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What standouts for me the most about this drama is the destined/fated lovers trope being done so satisfyingly well. The development of feelings between DZ and SM were consistently gradual, each encounter and events aiding to the deepening of their love. It is not too slow or rushed, rather the director & writer allowed the main leads romantic love to develop in a natural pace. Their romantic moments despite some being of common used tropes, what makes it exemplary is the addition of small intricate touches of details making such scenes memorable and convincingly heart fluttering rather than flat and cliche. The execution is definitely similar to a fairytale. The cinematic visuality of the shots per scene adds a magnifying intensity making it overall: beautiful. Chemistry is sizzling cherry on top.

Wei Tingyu is so annoying. He didn't deserve Dou Ming at all. Her mother isn't any better. Ugh hate them so much 😭

I hope they wrap up the Dou Ming and Wei Tingyu issue by this upcoming episode. Their storyline don't interest me that much. I need the focus back on our main leads just like it did at earlier episodes.

Planning to rewatch this drama on new years eve so I can have a warm & gloomy 2025 😂 this is the best cdrama of 2024 for me!

ikr 😭 this deserves a season 2

thanks for sharing now am tempted 💸

this is not heavily focused on politics compared to other historical dramas, it's more on romance side so you might end up enjoying it

oh okay! thanks for sharing it here 💖

In cdrama having grey/silver hair doesn't always indicate poisioning. It's more of an indication towards a characters depleting/weak health condition (close to death) or the lost of someone they really love. Small part of Song Mo hair turned grey again after being badly beaten up by his father, he barely could've walked shows he was in critical state hence the reappearance of grey hair.

Glad I wasn't the only one thinking this way given they were in an era advance medicine is nonexistent. The degree of burn in Song Mo's hand seems to be more than just 1 degree (that usually heals quickly). He directly touched the fire with bare hands. So, healing process will definitely be slow. Besides, if it was really due to poision, his stomach would be the one affected first not the hand. But, kudos to director for being realistic and consistent about this burn injury of Song Mo. Other dramas usually forget the injury exist next moment 😆

no wonder we cant find someone like dou zhao 😅😂🤭

I think he'll have a redemption arc! Np! Let's see how it'll pan out next ep

I hope so too!

He grew up from one of the richest families and his sister probably spoiled him. Seeing how it was shown he constantly visits brothels, to paint, drink and be surrounded by girls. He even had many girls around him before he met married DM. To me, his character is a spoiled selfish brat who got overly pampered too much and is afraid to step out of his comfort zone. He loves DM sure, but he lacks the maturity and the standards of being a filial husband. The divorce will be a good wake up call for him.

yess!! our gurl boss Dou Zhao 🙌✨️