Zhao ling set the standards way too high right from the beginning… he was extremely considered kind and compassionate…
At least in the series, this may be the first time ZL is dealing with a jealous TY. She had never been jealous or had had no reason to be jealous in the past. And FTY had always been straightforward about her thoughts but this time she wasn't. And I think that is because for the first time, TY is feeling a little bit insecure in their relationship. As Sanniang said, she has waited five years. And when faced with a woman being baited as ZL concubine, ZL could not even say that it will always be just TY and there will never be anyone else because TY is enough. Instead we hear ZL talkf about the salt reform and how he could not straightaway turn away the woman. Which just fueled her jealousy and insecurity. Her jealousy and inability to communicate her beginning insecurity are all new to ZL and he's fumbling trying to understand this side of TY.
Ep 21: I have to appreciate Mrs. Yu's attempt at keeping FYK and YJX marriage intact. She doesn't like FYK but would still support her as a woman and wife. Of course it maintains a good image and reputation for the Yu family, but still.
I may be reading too much into this but ZL mentioning that Granny Fu died around the time Father Fu got implicated in the illegal salt trade. And then we have here Father Fu keeping Granny Fu buried outside his hut while he plays the devoted son grieving his mother, a show of filial piety. Did Father Fu kill Granny Fu so that he could buy time to get back his position????
I saw a very interesting take about ep 19 in Threads. This made me rethink about how I saw episode 19. And it…
I never thought of it this way but it makes so much sense when I think about it. And also it gives more context to that scene when the E put ZL as assistant censor. ZL looked shocked. I think he understood what the E was saying. I am giving you authority openly, if you fail, you will take responsibility.
This honestly makes this mission all the more dangerous. And this made me realize why ZL was so desperate in the willow-whatever banquet.
This honestly makes this mission all the more dangerous. And this made me realize why ZL was so desperate in the willow-whatever banquet.
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