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I appreciate the story didn't write Han scholar as first place in the exam, instead they had two older scholars as first and second. Han as 3rd at such a young age is already appreciated.

I'm hoping we break 34k before this series ends!!

His subtle emotions and expressions are done so well in this drama. After watching it on big screen I like to watch his scenes again on my phone to see the details. I can literally see what his mind is thinking without him saying it out loud.

I use magnifying glasses to watch this drama. Nothing leaves my eyesight hahaha

Even after all that trauma, LX is so stable and strong, very clear headed. Whether she marries or stays single, without a doubt she will live her best life no matter what.

This is what a true heroine story should be. The man she chooses becomes the ml, if she chooses to marry another servant than he is ml.

Yuchan is a simp for LX haha. She's so confident in LX's ability, if LX said she can take down the moon, Yuchan believes.

I feel like furen is a more intimate way of referring wife. I find it cute and it differentiate how ml treats fl and ex wife bc he never referred ex wife as furen, but as her title madam.

He's slowly realizing that fl can live brilliantly without marrying him. She can survive anywhere, and I think this also scares him a bit bc she can leave him anytime (I know the royal decree binds them)

The director will have so many actors/actresses wanting to collab with. I never wavered in Tonghua's capabilities to create a masterpiece. I love her angst writing.

The beginning of each ep has a disclaimer that all characters and events are fictional and not based on history. They do use a certain era in Ming dynasty as a baseline though.

I watched too many timetravelling dramas/novels and it's romanticized too much-I'm being de influenced.

That aunt, as a bystander almost caused older sis' death

I find those two an intriquing pair. They would totally dominate if they became friends

That aunt just told the older sis to suck it up and endure the abuse. 2nd sis' saving grace moment is getting fl's help. fl is so darn smart. Who knew that was one of the way to inform ml of his sis' abuse. I find ml very charming and charasmatic when he's angry and serious. Sure it's amusing when he's all clingy and cute to fl, but I still prefer him to be ruthless.

What kinda effing law that an abused wife/concubine that ends her life will not go punished by the husband. WTF!?

Brilliantly written! 2nd sis basically answered others and my question on why ml is so smart and capable but his dad and uncle aren't. Instead, his dad and uncle are foolish and short sighted. Turns out old master was in the capital and left his sons to be raised by their mom. However, their mom is equally useless, short sighted and foolish...being raised by this type of parent heh, how successful can the children be? So ml, was raised by old master, thus all teachings, mind games and philosphy are from old master personally.

2nd madam/aunt is useless. She's a spineless tatertott that only follows ml's mom. She's selfish and stupid. That aunt gave me brain erosion. I will never survive if I timetravel in any Chinese period

I think fl will eventually find out herself when she sees that fan ml took from that brothel mama. It has her butterly painting.

Today's ep 31 and 32 are bawlers as well. This drama is just so special and meaningful.

I expected Jier to say from now one the only person that treats her the best would be fl, but she said herself. I was surpised, it was unexpected. Honestly, if you don't respect your own self worth, love yourself, then why would anyone else respect and love you.

The play fl wrote is phenomenal. Very touching.

Previous dramas: all men love fl
This drama: all women love fl

Politics is like weather, it can be unpredictable. the morning is all bright and sunny, then afternoon is hail freezing rain. The king may favour ml now, but doesn't mean the king won't see him as a threat. The king can also use and favour ml as a loyal subject since he may need support on the new throne, however it doesn't mean the king won't be wary of ml as well. We can see ml is not as loyal to the king as he seems. He did save the deposed king. It shows he acts on his desire, and sometimes doesn't think of the risks

I will be very suspect at this drama can reach 33k

Definitely not as simple as it seem on the surface. Lin family is on the rise. Ml saved crown prince(current new king) and helped him ascend to the throne. Her merit is the biggest and he could’ve asked for anything. High position, prob even a marquis position and the king would give. But he asked king for royal decree for marriage. That’s such a smart move. If an official becomes too capable and powerful, earning too many merits and too quickly, the king will start to become wary and then suspicion and distrust arises. So by ml having asked for marriage instead, it shows he’s a love sick boy. That he also has a weakness.

The king wanting him to station in the capital to keep a closer eye on him. Basically to hold him hostage, bc when he’s in jianling, it’s harder to spy on him since he’s thousands of miles away from the capital. But, once he’s in the capital, he’s under the king’s eye. By having ml’s siblings/cousins tag along it shows ml not having a rebellious heart and not aware of the king’s mind. That’s also why his grandpa said to be careful and that he wants the other grandkids to survive. Bc ml is also putting his siblings/cousins at risk.