It's so difficult to pin point the antagonist(s) in the show. We are not given many explicit clues. The cast isn't extensive, yet we still can't narrow down to the exact person. I've watched a lot of dramas and can say I've been able to deduce most of the times, but gosh, this one is a tough nut and I just finished ep 13. Got me really hooked.
This wrapped filming Late February 2024. Not expected to air until late this year or next. Long way to go for…
If nothing is wrong with passing censorship, then it normally takes 6 months from film wrap-up; meaning, if we're lucky, we get to see this in Aug/Sept of this year!!! Can't wait!!!! Love Bai Lu and this director's works.
Shayao is on the spectrum, seems like exactly the same with Attorney Woo
ML said she wasn’t like that when she was younger, so I think she’s more overly traumatized plus being fed long term a regular dose of herbal tonic by her father’s consort messed up her head. I think she may get better now that she’s in a better environment . Let’s see.
Also the ML looks like a Benedict Cumberbatch. They both have strange faces.
Strangely. I like Benedict Cumberbatch...and ML, too. Their looks don't bother me that much. True, ML can improve a tad with his facial expressions and acting skills, but he did well as Hua Wu Que in Handsome Siblings, and I find myself checking out his other works, too; although sadly, I couldn't finish most of them due to poor storyline. Having said all that, he is charming in his own silent, non-expressive ways.
FL was engaged to SML but she broke off the engagement. There is no major love triangle although SML does like FL but he doesn't go out to bother her or hog up her time.
ML's father was careful not to eat the new pastry, but opted for the one already half eaten from his current consort/wife. It makes me wonder maybe she's not loyal to him, and was sent to be by his side from the Emperor to keep an eye on the duke; and the duke knows about it but pretends to be weak and unaware so that he can keep his family and himself safe.
ep 2... it's hard to get use to those historic scenes, where family punishment system was administered, for the…
Yes, the "nine familial relationships" punishment is a severe method. That's why Shen's family had to hide the betrothal gifts because they would also be considered part of the "nine familial/kinship" and be punished too had they done through with the engagement/marriage.
This is based on the ancient belief if you were to cut the weeds, you must eliminate the roots.
Awww.. she made things happened in the background for them before they got married (like the empty restaurant and romantic music at the aquarium mentioned in ep. 8). He also did nice things for her inconspicuously. They are strangely sweet.
The Empress Dowager? Possibly
The Duke? Not likely
The Duke's consort? Perhaps..
Shen patriarch? Maybe..
Hmmm...no other suspects so far...What do you think?
FL's maid and the guard are also so cute with their interactions. =)
This is based on the ancient belief if you were to cut the weeds, you must eliminate the roots.
Love how this character is integrated in here. =)