Civet cats are scared of rats!You learn something new every day!!!
Maybe that’s why it’s “civet cat exchanged for the prince “ saying/folklore story. Because it’s not even a real cat in nature. A real cat inherently goes after rat and mouse. It’s a pun and double meaning on the “fakeness “ of the character/ civet.
By the end of ep 19, it 's revealed to us viewers that Duke Su knew all along who she is. Maybe without certainty in the first few episodes. But we can see that he deduces her relation to SYR/Princess/Xue Family/reason of "death" along the way. That's also why he's not crazy about using her as a pawn anymore because she could die a second time, now that he has feelings for her.
I know this doesn't necessarily make a difference, but am I right to assume that XFF consummated her marriage…
I don’t mind a bit she’s not virginal. I actually appreciate so much that the author creates XFF character as a previously married woman, and the duke still falls in love with her regardless of her non virginal status. None of that silly, you’re worthless and not pure BS.
Duke Su and JL having a “date” under the full moon. She’s opening up to him with the exception of her true identity. He’s insinuating he doesn’t care about her true identity or her past, just her. 🥰