Yes, Bai Jiu Si took the punishment for Hua Ru Yue, and maybe he thought that was love. But when he did that,…
Hua Ruyue’s reckless decisions and unchecked power sparked the conflict with Heavens, putting them both in danger. Bai Jiusi sealed her powers and took the punishment alone to limit further damage from her impulsiveness, not to control her. In a world where Heavens judgment could be brutal, his actions were a desperate attempt to protect her. While his secrecy was a mistake, her choices created the crisis, and blaming him for her suffering ignores how her actions forced his tough call.
While I get what YZ is trying to say. I have to disagree with a few things.
Bai Jiusi’s choice to take the punishment alone wasn’t about control but love and sacrifice to protect Hua Ruyue. While equality in relationships matters, his decision came from devotion, not a desire to undermine her. Hua Ruyue’s pain is real, but expecting Bai Jiusi to predict a better outcome if they faced punishment together is unfair. Forgiveness doesn’t erase hurt, it recognizes intent. His silence was flawed but driven by fear of losing her, not control. Dismissing his sacrifice as controlling overlooks his true intentions.
What moved me was that although BJS didn't want HRY to kill the dragon, he helped her anyway because she was determined to do it. He loves her too much 😭😭😭
Bai Jiusi’s choice to take the punishment alone wasn’t about control but love and sacrifice to protect Hua Ruyue. While equality in relationships matters, his decision came from devotion, not a desire to undermine her. Hua Ruyue’s pain is real, but expecting Bai Jiusi to predict a better outcome if they faced punishment together is unfair. Forgiveness doesn’t erase hurt, it recognizes intent. His silence was flawed but driven by fear of losing her, not control. Dismissing his sacrifice as controlling overlooks his true intentions.