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I'm being petty here but I really hate when ML decided to grow facial hair at some great turning point in the drama. Is he no longer the man we have learned to love? Is the fact that he is now deceiving his wife, by not telling her something as vital as the reason for her mother's death, unforgiveable? Is the discord an end to a partnership that gave them strength to face hardship? A whole week to wait for the fall-out.

I was actually disappointed. They've always been so formal with each other so I was hoping for some flowing locks on both of them as they descent onto the futon behind the red scrim. Now that they are an 'old married couple' what can we expect?

The starving concubine is not lacking in smarts. Even though she didn't get the flatbread recipe, I'm sure she'll have SML eating out of her hands soon. The main leads wedding night finally came and they could have let their hair down a little after this long wait but instead they kept their headgear on tight. Disappointing. They have more CP when they talk politics.
Episode 27 didn't disappoint in giving us more of the dangerous strategy this couple is willing to employ at court.

I miss the younger version of Sen. Maybe this one will grow on me. Her father is a despicable creep. It was lovely to see her mother and brother being able to 'give the bride away'. The star of the show was the bridegroom who out did himself to make her long-awaited dreams come true. May their productive relationship continue.

Episode 23 I loved that little herbal to and fro between our sparing couple. She's clearly the best strategist, but he's no slouch at surving either. The cutting cruelty by many of the side characters which is couched in polite conversation makes fascinating foreplay to the danger it holds.

I watch mostly historical Kdrama and some contemporary action ones so I'm not able to judge if this romance drama and it's characters are typical. I had a hard time believing the main characters were 29 years old. Such emotional immaturity is shocking. The adults (most of them professors) were much the same plus throw in some heavy doses of vanity, cruelty and greed. The only adult in the room was Cha Young In. Kim Min Jae was outstanding in his role as the tortured pianist and his beautiful hands helped to sell the character. Was surprised to realize that I've seen this actor in many historical dramas because here he totally seemed new to me. Will catch up on all his other contemporary dramas now.

That's foolish because she's brave and she's also his best support.

Why? What are they afraid of?

Not low enough as he just got stabbed in the gut.

Ep 18 why are they working in some stupid, unbelievable estrangement now that she's back in the Capital and he has achieved a higher rank?

Their demise made me happy. I guess we all get our kicks differently.

I thought I could make it to the end, but I don't think I can stomach MengMeng's new identity and screwing over the Emperor who has done a great job and has supported and loved her despite all opposition.

Just watched ep 27 and the only thing bigger than Gu Qin's crimes is his adam's apple. Zhili a trooper and manages to survive her broken heart with spirit. What's happened to Zhishu?

Well, that was worth the wait. Season 1 set up the characters but was very claustrophobic. Here we get the full treatment. The budget must have been insane. Nice niece grew into her role of honing her killer instinct. Uncle still knows how to let his hair down at just the right time. Sadly, some lovely family members met their demise. Not sadly, the insane screaming MiMi with an insatiable appetite for violence finally got to eat a bullet.

That Gu Qin really is evil personified. Zhili is silly. Sounds like Tinghu is a cookoo in the Great Daning nest. Yinggua thinks he's in control but there is someone pulling on his heartstrings. Hid eunuch is a joke who stubbles in at all the inappropriate times with nothing that can't wait for another day or forever.

Finally got through this. Liked the slowly firming up of the leads relationship. The Oska relationship's on and off was tiresome, but his singing did give me the goosebumps. Mothers in these drama are often depicted as vile, overbearing characters in the one in this one to top prize.
Female lead's mix of strength and kindness was endearing and I can fully understand why he fell head over heels.

I'm watching this because there isn't much else in historical Cdramas. Not your typical ML hero, but the FL is smart and resourceful. All that salt business is pretty confusing. Did he get all that money and salt for grandma or what?

As much as I love Namkoong Min I lave to stop watching this idiotic drama. After episode six I've had enough of the ceaseless violence. Now that the even more unhinged wifey has entered the picture I'm out. TeaJu has a gun and he doesn't use it on these slimeballs. He deserves that shovel up the side of his head.

I hate that the smart Zhili is taken in by her 'master'. Tinghui is relentless in her pursuit of evil. His Majesty couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag but he could win any staring contest.

So far so good. Four episodes in and we are getting acquainted with our heroes and villains (that widow is full of spite). The FL manages to survive granny's liquid death, nothing noble about some of these nobles. The ML is bluffing his way to get some financial benefits. The road ahead will show whether they still need to have a need for each other's survival.