she said that because she knows he will never be one if he get it she will be insecure like she's right now about…
Yea agreed, its a hypothetical that she wasn't really contemplating for real. Given how lowly/weak she thought YZ was tbh. I was speaking on his mindset in that scene though, he could've said it then, thats all. But yes the actions still will play out same imo. And she does need to learn the rules and get over her insecurities, which I think the Tutor will help with.
Such a good episode, love the angst and this "forbidden love" trope we got going on now! 🤭 I really really liked that we had real honest communication from the couple. It was good to see XZ grovelling (as he should) was satisfying. I still think he could've told her in ep26 during their convo, he had the perfect segue to do it when she said she 'didn't mind if he was promoted to marquis.' But I guess he felt too trapped in the lie and his own issues to take that step.
I noticed there's a different aura/tone with how he speaks with her now too, like a blend of YZ/XZ, which was nice. It feels more genuine/real.
Her concerns about rank make total sense. It’s kind of full circle too - she used to worry about village gossip, and now it’s going to be the entire country watching and judging. That’s such a daunting shift and so I like that she's slowly opening up to it instead of rushing in. And him reassuring her of it was soo nice, even setting up the goddaughter situation after being rejected! I really loved his scenes with Tutor too. 😭😭
I love Pursuit of Jade—don’t get me wrong. Changyu is a compelling character, especially considering how much…
I've gotta agree. "I'm stronger than him" "YZ will only kill 3 people anyways, whats the harm in replacing him." - implying Yan Zheng has no innate worth as solider/strength, these are words that are emasculating towards a partner and demeaning imo. He literally just said he could be promoted earlier, so taking away that opportunity to showcase his battle worth, was not necessary imo. YZ a lowly soldier is deserving, he shouldn't be valued only when he becomes XZ.
Its trust issues, this isn't about gender, I wouldn't like to hear I'm considered weak, those words would actually hurt me, just as his lie would too. Even when injured he is still stronger, its just facts. He may have been weak in past and dependent on her - but the dynamics need to change now, he is not a matrilocal husband no more, he's your equal because 1. we are at war. 2. he isn't dependent financially/medically etc. 3. its not an arrangement anymore, both are with each other to be equal emotional partners.
I think she is being overprotective here, thats where it stems from, so it does come from a good place, so its fine, but its verging on being unhealthy. Both of them are - since their fear of losing one another is so high, they are behaving like that.
He lied thinking he needs to protect her from it. And she has protected him by drugging him. Both wrong. And I think this is what her character is probably realising now with his lie out in the open now, "that he isn't dependent on me financially" "he doesn't need me" etc. Though he will always need her now in the healthy sense - for emotional strength and ally as partners. And that's why she wants to become higher rank to feel like she is his equal. And good on her for wanting to in terms of social class, but its also ok to not be too. But atleast with the lie out in the open now, I hope there is more equal respect, TRUST in one another's abilities and recognizing each others' strength and vulnerabilities. This is what the crux of their growth story is to me.
(I feel I gotta preface "Im not a male worshipper" nor do I follow any c-actor/actress. Just my 2 cents as a viewer 😅). Please allow people to have varied opinions, this is entertainment and that's how I interpreted it.
I think the director’s style has both pros and cons. He’s undeniably artistic and knows how to give viewers…
I think it appears that way since he’s telling them how to do romantic line delivery. But I don’t think he nitpicks everything. We only see a handful of BTS.
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I noticed there's a different aura/tone with how he speaks with her now too, like a blend of YZ/XZ, which was nice. It feels more genuine/real.
Her concerns about rank make total sense. It’s kind of full circle too - she used to worry about village gossip, and now it’s going to be the entire country watching and judging. That’s such a daunting shift and so I like that she's slowly opening up to it instead of rushing in. And him reassuring her of it was soo nice, even setting up the goddaughter situation after being rejected! I really loved his scenes with Tutor too. 😭😭
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- so where is this guy? Dead in fire for real?
But its from inside, so you see their shadows kissing against the door and with the hands gripping to the side etc
these memes are sending me 💀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Its trust issues, this isn't about gender, I wouldn't like to hear I'm considered weak, those words would actually hurt me, just as his lie would too. Even when injured he is still stronger, its just facts. He may have been weak in past and dependent on her - but the dynamics need to change now, he is not a matrilocal husband no more, he's your equal because 1. we are at war. 2. he isn't dependent financially/medically etc. 3. its not an arrangement anymore, both are with each other to be equal emotional partners.
I think she is being overprotective here, thats where it stems from, so it does come from a good place, so its fine, but its verging on being unhealthy. Both of them are - since their fear of losing one another is so high, they are behaving like that.
He lied thinking he needs to protect her from it. And she has protected him by drugging him. Both wrong. And I think this is what her character is probably realising now with his lie out in the open now, "that he isn't dependent on me financially" "he doesn't need me" etc.
Though he will always need her now in the healthy sense - for emotional strength and ally as partners. And that's why she wants to become higher rank to feel like she is his equal. And good on her for wanting to in terms of social class, but its also ok to not be too. But atleast with the lie out in the open now, I hope there is more equal respect, TRUST in one another's abilities and recognizing each others' strength and vulnerabilities. This is what the crux of their growth story is to me.
(I feel I gotta preface "Im not a male worshipper" nor do I follow any c-actor/actress. Just my 2 cents as a viewer 😅). Please allow people to have varied opinions, this is entertainment and that's how I interpreted it.
YES I LOVE ANGST! Make him work for it! Mwahaha 🤭🥵
I love angsty scenes 🔥🔥
poor lad 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Did these type of shirts exist back then?