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Dok Ruk Rim Tang Episode 2
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Honestly this episode would get a 1 from me, but again the dog. Or should I say dogs this time. He's got sass! Doggy sass. Not to mention the little one. Overall everything is just a hot mess. The acting is painful. The story is pulling every trope, and mainly annoying ones, and just shoving it in my face. *shivers* This kind of drama is why I quit watching dramas for a while. +_+
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Dok Ruk Rim Tang Episode 1
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I delayed writing a review for this episode. Mainly cause I didn't want to go over the top on how bad this was. Because it is. So bad. Over acting. Cramming too much in the plot. Just. No. No. To be honest I'm only curious about the dog.
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I keep wondering when Seo Jun is gonna find out about Joo Gyung's real face. I honestly feel like he'd handle it well as he is a compassionate person and his sister has acne too. (AKA Ugly face. *eyeroll*) Though Seo Jun using his caring for a sick Joo Gyung was kind of a point against him. Though that did lead to an epic battle scene. Can you imagine being Joo Gyung sick and totally passed out. Whilst the two hottest guys in school are duking it out for you!!? Though I will say Seo Jun definitely said the best thing to Su Ho while they were fighting, "Her feelings are what matter." That's what makes what happens later so heart breaking. At least he doesn't have to wonder too long about her feelings. That opening was kind of crazy. It's both sad and hilarious about the scary story. she wants to steal pretty faces!!!!!! I really love that they stuck with the ghost story the whole time. I was a bit bummed that there wasn't too much teacher and Hee Gyung romance. The phone singing was so sweet. Poor little brother is getting scarred. First his big sister's romance and then his mom and dad! I was so happy to see Joo Gyung's parents having some romance!!! Also little brother is having a crap romance. I love that he sees her without makeup on and still likes her. Even if he's being a weird. It's also great he's having a romance in the comic store. This episode was so much fun and really fleshes out the plot!!! Now what I'm really wanting to talk about is Su Ho and Joo Gyung's finale!!! Seo Jun finds out that Joo Gyung definitely likes Su Ho. Poor guy. I love that Su Ho picked a swan necklace for Joo Gyung. The symbolism is beautiful. But what really means the most is that Su Ho confesses his like for Joo Gyung while she's not wearing makeup. More importantly he touches her face . . . and . . . KISSES HER!!! He's kissing for real and she's not, but I will take it! I love it!!!!! YESSSSS! Excuse me while I rush to the next episode!
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Well. This episode answers my question about whether or not her family knows about the bullying Joo Gyung faced. I wanted to cry with her! The intense emotions she felt when her mom threw her makeup in the trash. She did her best and improved, but the frustration that it's not enough. Not to mention that she wants to tell her mom, but doesn't trust her own family members enough to let them know. Maybe it's more shame, but she feels like they wouldn't care and I think that's what really stops her. Even better is that a huge baseball rising star shows up both Seo Jun and Su Ho. He has no qualms about letting Joo Gyung know he likes and wants to pursue her. I love that Joo Gyung knows enough about herself that she knows what she wants to do. Not to mention how this adversary brings Seo Jun and Su Ho together. It is a bit annoying that Soo Jin is being setup as a decoy between Su Ho and Joo Gyung. Sooooo annoying!!! Especially since a lot of my suspicions about Soo Jin's home life are confirmed. *sighs* That elevator scene!!! First off Su Ho is such a stalker. I loved that Soo Jin really thinks "Seriously this girl? I'm falling for this gross girl? Of all girls?" As she unlady like eats her ice and is (like me) about her food. Then trapped in the elevator with two kings of school she has to pee!! No shame just her urge. Ha-ha. Well shame after the fact. Oh, my!!! Lim Hee Gyung and teacher's romance truly stepped up! Oh, my!!The best part of this episode is that everyone is figures out what they want. Seo Jun and Su Ho are both frank with each other about Joo Gyung! Boom! Lim Hee Gyung has been upfront from the start and teacher is caving well and good. Joo Gyung knows what she wants despite the pain Su Ho put her through.
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This episode was off the drama-chian!! First of all let us address Seo Jun little leopard boxer's and the dance!! I mean it's so natural. We all know men do this. Heck I do this! (But you know bras and underwear!) The whole time I'm laughing, drooling, and laughing some more joyfully thinking "Oh, Joo Gyung is there getting a show!!" He-he. It makes it even better since Seo Jun knows what Joo Gyung's did for his sister and they're clearly friends now. Ahhh! Even better is Joo Gyung's constant teasing "roars". Then, despite everything Su Ho can't leave Joo Gyung alone. He winds up going to dinner and more hilarity ensues! I mean, so awesome. I wonder if Su Ho loved the whole family thing or if he's relieved he lives alone! It was so interesting seeing Joo Gyung run into her bully's again, but with out makeup. Oh, so brutal. it hurt more as Su Ho comforted her! Just because of his stupid actions from before. Talk about mixed signals. Honestly there are so many awesome things going on in this episode! It's one of my favorite yet. Just brilliant and an emotional roller coaster. This is drama writing at it's best. That ending though! Absolute perfection! Bringing in all the best parts. One of the best drama fight scenes ever!
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!I am so conflicted about this episode. On one hand I freaking loved it beyond reason! But then all of a sudden it did a huge no-no for me. Watching Su Ho fall even more for Joo Gyung had me fangirling so hard. Just the thrill of watching a ML awkwardly falling. Not knowing what to do or how to handle his feelings. Both of them equally floundering. This is also a huge episode for Joo Gyung. She faces her fear of asking someone out again. It can't be said enough how strong and brave she is. After the brutality of what happened the last time. Not only that when she sees another girl going through what she did she steps up! Joo Gyung is fierce!! Not only throwing a bucket of water on the bullies, but helping the "ugly" girl with her make up. (AND I KNEW who she had to be!! Someone's little sister. Hmmmmm? I wonder whoms!!!!)Lim Hee Gyung is fiercely trying to pursue her teacher! I love that she doesn't care what he does. She finds everything he does adorable. Ahhhhhhh!! I love a good side romance. I haven't addressed it in other episode reactions, but I also love the couple that had their anniversary. It's just fun to see other romances and how they love. So. My big no. It's when a male lead leads the female lead. He gives all the signals that he likes her and she makes the move. Then to protect her he gives her the cold rebuff. *groans* I just. Urgh!!!!!!! Why! I hate it! Freaking hate it!! I know Su Ho isn't ready to share with her yet, but still!!!!!!!!!!! My fierce Joo Gyung still steps up and comforts Su Ho when he clearly has a panic attack and emotional break down. Despite what he did to her she is there. Bravo. I want to give this episode negative a million for that terrible trope of the girl getting the cold shoulder, but everything else in this episode is beyond awesome.
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I love it when an episode doesn't just start off with the cliffhanger. Instead FINALLY giving us some backstory to Su Ho and Seo Jun. Giving us just enough to feel even more once things pick up again with their confrontation. Because you know there's more, you've just been given enough to kind of know and now they're facing off!!!! I didn't take as many notes for this episode, but I love that the writers are letting Joo Gyung date. Sure Su Ho is protecting her unseen and unknown to her. But I like that both MLs can she is desired by other men, and that she can go out and experience life. With out them. Boom. This episode is all about letting us see tie ins. How the both male leads tie in to each other, and to Joo Gyung. That's always been one of the most addicting things about K-dramas. That the characters have touched each other's lives before the main story. I love it! Because in real life if you're paying attention I think a lot of people do. Maybe not always directly. Maybe indirectly, but I think if you pay attention there are connections like that. I do feel like there needs to be more about Kang Soo Jin. There's clearly more going on. Especially with her father. Scars. Probably some severe abuse. It so so fun watching Su Ho pine after Joo Gyung. Seeing him tag along just to watch her. Protecting her on her blind date. That moment when he thinks she's getting kissed and he WALKS ACROSS THE SEATS TO BREAK IT UP! OMG! Then taking off after Joo Gyung and Seo Jun so that he can protect her. Taking the brunt of that fight! Holy cow! I'm sorry Seo Jun. I'm team Joo Gyung. I know that's harsh. It's a real treat to see Su Ho and Seo Jun falling for Joo Gyung. Su Ho is so far gone, but Seo Jun is thinking he's going to get his revenge on Su Ho through Joo Gyung. HOWEVER, you can tell Seo Jun is crushing. I LOVED this episode so much!!!
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Picking up right where we left off with Su Ho saving Joo Gyung from having to show her real face. It makes me a bit sad that Joo Gyung immediately thinks that Su Ho knows the truth and that's why he's helping. I mean I think he knows too, but I don't think there's an evil motive. The thing that sticks with me is that Joo Gyung brother says that she is committing fraud by wearing makeup! Then isn't every woman!!!??? What constitutes as too much makeup and when it turns to fraud? I love that Joo Gyung tells him the beautiful girl he likes is probably just like her underneath all that makeup. Inception. The seed of doubt has been planted. I tell you he's gonna get a crush on an "ugly" face girl. This episode was a bit annoying with Joo Gyung constantly panicking over Su Ho knowing the truth. I guess she's just going to the worse fear because she doesn't want to experience the level of bullying she went through before. I love that she got so inspired buy her sister's video game to handle Su Ho, but then immediately set herself up for failure. Joo Gyung was panicking so much that she couldn't see that Su Ho actually likes her. Which is rare so fast!! We're only on episode 3 and he's trying to get her to hang with him. He wants to spend time with her. I was right!!Joo Gyung's sister is having a romance!! I love that she's so prepared to change a flat and saves the man that has caught her eye! It just makes me so happy with this role reversal! >_< You go girl!!! Get your man!!I feel like poor Seo Jun is going to be nothing more than second lead. The setup isn't going to really take him farther than that. Which breaks my heart. The actor is amazing and I honestly like the character. That said I love that Joo Gyung was defeated by her terrible singing—I get you girl—and went with something that utilized her courage. Her mad, awesome, dancing skills. Which of course turned out to not be the talent contest, but it was amazing!! Giving us something to life about, and Su Ho something to fantasize about. ^_-That is one thing I really like about True Beauty, we get to see the ML fantasizing about the FL! It was really interesting getting to see Seo Jun family life and it humanized him a lot. It shows most of his attitude is bluster to hide what's going on. Joo Gyung finally confronts Su Ho not knowing that what he really wants is to spend time with her enjoying something they love together. Seeing him take care of her is a standard drama trope and one viewers love. The ending with the boys gearing up to fight is very intense!
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Ha-ha!! I love how the episode starts off with Joo Gyung's pranking her!! >_< Though I feel like the smartphones would be able to tell the difference between makeup face and no makeup. Just saying. (Disclaimer! I'm totally on episode 7 at this point. I got so caught up in just watching this awesome drama that I completely forgot to type up episode reactions. So these will probably be brief and weak. As I only made minor notes of my reactions and thoughts.) So this episode starts right off with our fated leads meeting again. Joo Gyung having no idea that the boy she just fell on top of yet again is the same one that saved her on the roof. Ah, I feel Joo Gyung. When you're prescription is as strong as us you can't even see your own hand! It's super funny realizing the misunderstanding Joo Gyung and Lee Su Ho already have. I know it's so STANDARD for a drama. Especially I high school one, but it works out so well for the story. Huh. The way Joo Gyung's brother is treating her. AND the way some of her family members are acting I'm wondering if know one is fully aware of the abuse and bullying she had been going through? That's what makes it even harder. That Joo Gyung didn't, couldn't, reach out. Oh, my goodness! I hope that Lim Hee Gyung [Joo Gyung's older sister] has a romance with Joo Gyung's teacher!! I feel like this could be an epic side story!!! This was also a great setup episode. It's heartbreaking to see how Joo Gyung is still destroyed by seeing her old bullies. Queue the meet for our second lead who has some serious swagger! Also, the setup of Su Ho's family and life. Clearly Su Ho and Seo Jun have a past. Same boy group? Hmmmmm? Not to mention how magical it is watching Joo Gyung getting to enjoy having friends and her genuine joy interacting with them! No really. I got so choked up! ;_;I really like the setup of this whole episode and I fully believe that Su Ho knows that bother versions of Joo Gyung are the same girl. I really think he knows.
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What are the chances that Cha Eun Woo would be in another drama about beauty? Though I fee like he our his team have a very strategic type of drama they pick for him. I picked True Beauty randomly because I thought it might give me My ID Is Gangnam Beauty vibes. Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone it took me a while to realize my beloved Cha Cha Eun was in this! Ha-ha!!! This was a very solid first episode. Starting right out of the gate introducing viewers to Lim Joo Gyung and how the world started ragging on her looks from baby strolling on. It's heart breaking to see how openly people call her ugly. Strangers seeing her as a baby and saying she's a boy. Then older playing a game with grandpa and they whole family just starts ragging on her. I just can't imagine your loved ones doing that and your parents just kind of snickering about it. The cruelty about her looks continues into high school. And can I say as someone who has suffered severe cystic acne I was offended that it's such a big deal. I never had judgements about it cause sadly acne happens. Though if there's truth to the obsession of skin and pores like I see in the dramas I watch . . . I guess I can see that. It's a cultural thing. What I love is seeing Joo Gyung's journey. Seeing what she bonded with to cope. The comics and horror things. Her taste in music. Even though she's bullied and runs errands for the mean girls she still has a sense of self. Despite it all she has confidence and stregth. Enough strength to ask a boy out! Go girl! Seeing the mean girl bait the guy Joo Gyung likes is heart breaking. Soon they're humiliating her as she's dumped recording it and adding injury to hurt. Not to mention this jerk of a girl takes away the guy she likes, but has the one person Joo Gyung thought was her friend join in the bullying. Because that's some seriously messed up psychological warfare. (I fear for this mean girl! What a on earth is going on in that head?) Things turn dark. Joo Gyung is ready to end it. She thinks things through and decides not to. Enter Cha Eun Woo's character, Lee Su Ho, who sees her still on the ledge and saves her. Things go to a more lighted hearted bits in a truly talented fashion. With a hilarious piggy back stair scene. Despite what just happens Joo Gyung's kindness and empathy are powerful as she realizes the guy who saved her, a mystery to her yet as she can't see, must have known someone who committed suicide. She perceives this and even tries to comfort him. Then the hilarity of realizing she left a suicide voicemail for her mother. Then things align Joo Guyng's dad messes up financially and they have to move back to their old house and a school transfer is an option! Woot! Joo Guyng's chance to start over comes and she's going to use the power of makeup to get her there. (And let's be real we all know she's really beautiful. Acne and glasses do not make a girl ugly!) I love seeing her journey with makeup! It was hilarious and reminds me of my struggles with it to this day! I also loved all the tie ins of Joo Guyng touching on Lee Su Ho's life! I love it when a drama shows how even though they don't know it the FL and ML are part of each other's lives. It was fun seeing her family's reaction about the makeup after Joo Guyng has mastered it. Not to mention I wonder if they'll keep her secret and how hard they will be on her for doing it. Or if they even realized the type of abuse she got for being "ugly". Another super appealing aspect of True Beauty is the family it feels so real. Especially Joon Guyng and her brother. Who decides to blackmail her with photos of her real face. The makeup discovering is going to be an interesting thing. Like the makeup is waterproof, but it rubs off on Lee Su Ho's school jacket just like that? It's so uplifting seeing Joo Guyng be immediately accepted and her shock of it. Making friends and actually getting to go out with them and have fun. Forget getting a guy. Just having gal pals!!!!!! I am shocked that Joo Guyng wasn't too nervous about going out without makeup on. Because of course she bumps into Su Ho immediately . Cha Eun Woo playing a different character a cold aloof person with made fighting skills. Very impressive. I love that they're fighting over a comic and end up just like on the roof. It's tickling my brain to wonder what Su Ho is gonna think seeing the girl that he thought he was saving from suicide in front of him. Er. On top of him. I will say the episode ran exactly how I thought the plot would go to kick off the story. The writing and acting made a very obvious plot and story fun. Refreshing. Joyous. This is a deep message, but it doesn't feel preachy. I'm curious as to how the writer will handle it from her. I love all the unique touches and how they will give this story depth. (Oh, and can I say how much I felt Joo Guyng's joy being in that comic bookstore!!!)
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Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 23
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Dongfang had me swooning at the end of this! To only marry the one he loves. Which I thought was said with the confidence of the man in charge. Of course he can say this completely with faith. Of course I know he's gonna have to cave. Though I was totally disappointed that Jie Li didn't upon up her narrow mind more! I thought she figured out that Chang Heng | Xiao Run clearly can't kill his wife on his wedding night. The clear choice that fate is picking is Dongfang!!!!!! Also, my translation had Jie Li calling Fairy Dan Yin | Qu Shui a she not a he? I thought it was a he and that's why Shang Que was threatened. I'm going to hazard a guess it's my translation. Oh, and I figured Rong Hao was gonna do some mass murdering. Bummer. Bummer. Overall I thought this was another great episode. More hi-jinks! Dongfang finally claiming that Orchid is his wife so that Chang Heng will drop the matter. Not realizing how deep Chang Heng's love runs. Jie Li then claiming they're siblings. Then to cover her butt stating Orchid will marry Chang Heng and Dongfang to Chi Di! Great fun! I loved how much I laughed. The touches of Rong Hao's story kept it grounded enough to remind viewers that dark things are still going on. The lantern scene between Orchid and Dongfang was so moving. Though it broke my heart that he wishes for her to be with him forever. Orchid wishes that though she must leave him that he won't be lonely again and will have friends and happiness. It's so beautiful.
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Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 22
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This was such a hijinks episode!!! Starting off with Orchid and Jie Li spying on Dongfang. Who is making besties with Chang Heng | Xiao Run and it was hilarous when Dongfang actually refers to him as "Chang Heng | Xiao Run"!!!!! Ha-ha! Things get serious at the start soon after as it's revealed what Rong Hao did to save his Master. More importantly whom he teamed up with. Soon it's clear that Rong Hao was totally duped in the beginning and at this point I think he's convinced himself that if he hadn't been tricked he'd have made that choice anyway. It's heart breaking to see how delusional he is, but also to see him pull away from Die Yi as she gives him that back hug. He's clearly missing out on the master connection there. You know full circle stuff. The biggest key is finding out Orchid is not Xie Wan Qing [Chi Di Nu Zi Former God of War] or Xie Wan Qing [Chi Di Nu Zi Former God of War]'s sister. I really thought this drama was gonna pull that . . . well drama! (Sorry I couldn't resist.) I like that we finally find out who and what Orchid is! It's so fitting and I kept thinking "our girl is gonna be super powerful!" She reversed forbidden magic! She healed Dongfang's emotional root!!!! Love Root!!! She purifies evil spirit! Which breaks my heart that Rong Hao can't see that his Master had a plan and she probably wanted to protect Orchid no matter what. So hi-jinks. That's what most of this episode is after the huge awesome info bombs that finally give answers!!!! Orchid soon finds out that Chi Di Nu Zi saw Dongfang and is in love with him. Dongfang finds out that Chang Heng still remembers Orchid. So they're trying to hook up Chi Di Nu Zi and Chang Heng together. We all know fate ain't letting that fly! Orchid is of course adorable trying to deal. I did not expect Dongfang to be so hilarious. When they both end up hiding together it was perfection!! I laughed so hard while chanting "kiss, kiss". I know the kissing wouldn't happen but still. Shang Que and Jie Li have some jinks as well. As Jie Li thinks she likes Dan Yin!! Ha-ha!!! It's gonna be so funny if Jie Li keeps pursuing Dan Yin and then finds out she's a female fairy later. Too funny. Though I'm so shocked how stupid Dan Yin is as a human. When she was putting things together so well . . . maybe that's what happens in LBFaD is that you become opposite of what you are as a human?Overall I loved this. It was great fun while tossing in some darker things. Because now all this crazy has been set in motion, but Rong Hao has to figure out how to feed the evil spirit again. I'm afraid of how he's going to do it.
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Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 21
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It's a bit disappointing how distant Orchid and Dongfang feel to each other now. There was a flashback at the end where she talked about smiling again to a friend. Which led to him smiling at Chang Heng | Xiao Run! OMG! I love that Dongfang and Chang Heng are going to be friends!!!!!! It's a bit annoying that memory wiping keeps happening with Orchid and Chang Heng. First him doing it to her 500 years ago and now Dongfang wiping Orchid saving Chang Heng! At least he drew that picture. I feel like this episode was a lot of setup for mistaken Spirit Book interpretation. I don't think Chang Heng is her Mr. Right. Rong Hao clearly had an impact with his flute playing. Then Dongfang swept in. Which makes more since that he'd kill her on their wedding night. LBFaD is getting all kinds of fun twists. More importantly this was a ton of fun for characters who normally wouldn't be playful together to be playful!
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Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 20
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Are Rong Hao and Xie Wan Qin the true love story here? I'm starting to think so. For some reason I thought Orchid would end up being Xie Wan Qin or a fragment of her. Or something. But a little sister . . . now I like that. What I didn't expect was how in to Rong Hao and Xie Wan Qin as a couple I'd be. He's done so many things to get her back! This is clearly the couples episode. Dongfang asking Shang Que what he feels for Orchid and how he reacts differently to her now what so cute. Espeically as Shang Que looks at Jie Li and confesses he has the same ailment. Poor Shang Que not being tortured by Jie Li as Jie Li constantly tries to "help" Orchid. Poor Orchid who has decided, despite caring fr Dongfang, she can't ally with him. Especially as she's trying to stop him from doing whatever he's planning and keep Chang Heng safe. Chang Heng who remembers his fairy love, but will marry Chi Di Nu Zi | Xie Wan Qin because of the promise. Funny that this time around Chang Heng is not being held to it by anyone but himself. It's even weirder seeing Dan Yin as a boy named cricket! Poor Dan Yin. I feel like the writers just want to torture her. I hope she get a Happily Ever After at some point.
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Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 19
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I can only assume this is the part of Orchid's destiny the Turtle was talking about! It's interesting in the dream Orchid eventually hugged Xie Wan Qing . In the mirror her face over took Orchid's but in the dream the little girl (I assumed was Orchid) hugged Xie Wan Qing. Is Orchid her sister and Xie Wan Qing did something dangerous to keep her primordial soul from being destroyed? Or I'm over thinking it.Orchid is distancing her self from Dongfang Qing Cang after he stated he'd take over Orchid's land and people. After he asked if she could let go and be with him, and she asked if he'd let go of his path for her it's clear these too are stubborn!!! Ha-ha! It also broke my heart a little. I was super surprised Chang Heng jumped to enter the mortal realm for trials after Dan Yin said he'd marry Orchid. What's more shocking is the baby that Dongfang Qing Cang's younger brother found is Xie Wan Qing's reincarnation or soemthing? Was her spirit broken up? So the baby will grow up to look like Orchid . . . or what. I feel like I'm missing something key here! This was more of a setup episode for the next act. I know there's more to go, but I want a passionate kiss between Orchid and Dongfang Qing Cang! I'm curious to see what is going to happen with Dongfang Qing Cang, Orchid, Shang Que, and Jie Li pretending to be mortal. part of me thought Orchid was going to find out that Chang Heng became mortal and jump in after him. Speaking of holy cow Dan Yin! My poor girl! That unwavering love. I do truly hope that Dan Yin and Chang Heng end up together.
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