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I know. After seeing his family, there's no way he's the ultimate bag guy in the series.

It feels good to see the Emperor teaches MTH self-defense personally, instead of finding his best general to do so. It shows how much he cares about her safety.

Yup, I think the story is moving onto the teacher now. The way how Zhi Li keeps defending his character is almost a setup for story writing 101 for a harder fall.

Love this couple so much. They are just too cute in their own stubborn ways.

Him looking all smug and internally delighted when she presented him with a painting she drew of her savior who turned out to him. "I didn't know I'm this handsome to you." Such cheekiness!! He knew his place in her heart has upped 100x. Oh yes, the Emperor is happy. 🥰

Young MTH looks like mini Peng Xiao Ran, especially the eyes. Can't believe she's only 12 and already so talented. Hope she has a bright future ahead of her.

https://mydramalist.com/people/13192-peng-xiao-ran

The Emperor is bothered and seething that MTH is drawing line between them, ending her unique relationship with him as He Du of ShaZhou. He's losing his access to our girl's inner essence, and it annoys him like hell. 😂

ML feels the need to explain himself about Ms. Situ’s presence. Mind you, he’s THE EMPEROR.

He’s so whipped and doesn’t even know it. 😂🥰

I beg to differ. He looks yummy delicious in both series. 🥰

I'm also unwell, but giggle at the same time, when he comes closer to her. 🤣 🥰

ML is jealous because he constantly addresses FL's male assistant as a pretty-face. 😂

Not to mention, the livid, shocking look when ML saw pretty-face boy applied meds to FL's neck wound. 🤣

It's simply awesome and so entertaining.

Yes, I also feel Right Chancellor has the highest chance. As of now, I feel Left Chancellor is not the mastermind after the latest episode.

Yup. I’m with you on this. Why shouldn’t she be upset when he was putting her life in danger without letting her know.

To me, he already showed he liked in ep 3. He went to give her the examination dossier in person, and DEMANDED that she treated him to a meal, PLUS that she be his tour guide. He wanted to spend more time with her.

If only I have your strong will...sigh.

I only took it Zhili didn't see Nian as love interest because he's been a younger brother to her all these years. I thought as the series progresses, Zhi Li would develop feelings for him. But once again, you raised a legit point. It would be cruel to pair her with someone who actually would be the villain. Hmmm...love these sleuthing we're coming up with. 😂

OMG!! Omg!! This is blowing my mind!!! Yes, indeed!!! All your points are so valid!! Got to update the post now to reflect this.

Wow...we have 2 votes for Yin Qing.

Hmmmm....your comment makes me re-think why I initially categorized him as super low chance. It was tainted with a comment I read about Yin Qing. But if I were to throw that comment out and assess with only the info from the show, I agree with your thought, and I would also place him second best chance after Gu.

As with you, I think it's an act by both ML and FL. They are cooking up something again.