Episode 22 is epic. That mealy-mouthed Prince Qi has tortured our hero and stabbed him in the front. He thinks this is the way to get back his beloved YaoYao, who only scoffes at his efforts all the while outmaneuvering him and his puppeteer, the evil Huia Gui. LiJun is busy serving (on her back) the captivating Black Eagle while working as a spy for the man she really loves - her brother. Sadly, this is not working out so well as last we saw her she was bleeding out. Only six episodes to go. Doesn't look like there's time for a happy ending. Oh well, Our main couple, while devoted to one another now, are destined to be chaste for the rest of the run.
All it took is some mighty swings of the paddle to break down Jiayu's resistance. No doubt the happy couple still face a few bumps in the road. Li Mao for instance is same 'mr. nice guy' now that he doesn't have his sister to embrace. Then there is 'daddy-o', Peter Ho at his most manipulative.
The sore losers are watching the bridal procession. It's a sumptious wedding. Then the nuptials start with astride a horse in their festive finery and continue with no pillow talk. The morning after he pretends the kitten scratch is a hickey. There are numerous plots in the wind.
I get it, it's New Years. We're in a Chinese drama so does everyone have to say 'Happy Chinese New Years'? The fireworks are fabulous, the story - not so much.
Very tense. Namkoong Min is outstanding as he was in My Dearest. The FL is also exceptional. The couple obviously has had trouble overcoming previous trauma so hopefully they can have a new start. His in-laws are scummy. The chunky villain is a little too powerful for my taste. I hate when they write a character in that way.
Just finished ep. 10. What an exciting confrontation with the Eagle creep. How can he get away with shooting a soldier and injuring Wuyi's brother before the contest? Shouldn't the Empress confront and punish him for not following the rules? Jiayu is a great strategist and they make a formidable couple. How soon will she realize Prine Qi is a limp noodle. I hope she and Wuyi will be able to neutralize the evil Grand Tutor's plans.