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TBH, I'm nervous starting episode 27 & 28 since we got the usual signature RJL's sad and yearning look and I'm not ready for angst ridden arc yet! 😂 But I'm surprised that I actually really like how they handle the whole thing. For starter, it shows that our leads are flawed individuals BUT the conflict that they faced is indeed not something stupid but valid. If I am Xuanye or Banxia's Dad, I would think thousand of times before I start a relationship or let my daughter with someone with a job that is so dangerous. But, the way Banxia handled the whole situation made me love her even more. She told Xuanye that relationship is between 2 people and he is not fair for taking her agency to chose. And I love our man Xuanye actually take those words to heart and go to her father to bless their relationship. Plus, all the funny bits on how Banxia trying to ignore him but failed the moment he called her. 🤣 Or the scenes where she pretended to walk but actually just stay in one place. Oh my my, Banxia just keeps giving me reasons to love her even more. What a fantastic writing for a FL!

That said, this episode probably give me the most uneasy feeling when Xuanye used the Real Felicity Sword to save Banxia. The butterfly effects gonna be bad and I can sense it from miles away. I'm actually really worried as the effect trace back from the times the Dad is still alive. Remember they got 3 workers? Now its only 2 as the one of the workers missed his Dad's Recruitment notice and become a blacksmith instead. And Mrs Cui (the worker's wife), the one Xuanye visited in the beginning for health problem and give money? Now, she has become a stranger to him as this one worker no longer work for his Dad. And Banxia, saved the same Mrs Cui yesterday but now they totally have no idea of each other's existence. This whole relationship between them and Mrs Cui is completely severed and erased. Now I wonder whether its gonna escalated to anything else. Like Xuanye said 'they probably already lost something that they didnt even know.' I love how amazing this whole scene is written since it traced back to the times when I thought the visit Xuanye did to Mrs Cui's house is filler in the earlier episodes but actually it didnt as it served a purpose -- for us to see how severe is the effects on this sword. Also, it also interesting as the sword finally 'opens' when it refused to open when Xuanye's Dad is dying or when Xuanye wants to use it for his constable friend during the Cat Demon arc. It means, fate has in store that Banxia survive this ordeal as she will be crucial part in Xuanye's destiny later. While this is actually a good sign, its still made me feel very uneasy.

Now I'm off to watch the latest episodes. I hope yesterday episode will be light as now they are together again. :D Hope the Red Snake episode gonna end well as well. I actually like the guy and that red snake form with all the wings are the coolest out of all the demons we got so far.

Yes, in every detail. I love the subtext in the script the most. Most of the times, the writer didnt spoon feeding us the information so we have to read it ourselves. I love when writer actually trust the audiences to understand the nuance of the story on our own.

Since now we are moving to new arcs in the drama, I want to point out some of the details that I absolutely love in the drama regarding the demon's world.

When they entered the Mirror Demon's world, the sky is the reflection (mirror) of the town. And when they entered the Painting Demon's world, the sky is a painting. I love how the nature of the demon reflected in the sky -- they cant really create a completely real world so the flaws can be seen in the sky.

Yes, they switched bodies and the spear repels him when he touched it since he is not the owner but the brother's.

And yes, they are so cute! I personally think all their moments are super cute. I rewatch it often. XD

The father did what he thinks the best for him. Sealing his identity and let him live a normal and happy life is a good thing since he thought he can protect Xuanye forever. But he also teach him the right thing that not all demons are bad. That is a good teaching (remember, his father even let the tiger go once he sees the 2 cubs at the cave) and it will help Xuanye reconciled with his identity later. I really like his Dad. I cried a lot when he meet his Dad again in the painting. You know he is a good father with how much Xuanye cant take his eyes of him when he met him again. T__T

Yeah, you can know straight away that it is not Xuanye from the expressions alone. Then when he started to talk, it is more apparent even more. When he wake up, the first word he said is 'Banxia?' and his gentle voice returned. Its a very well done scene. You can catch the different even without the script telling you that they switched bodies.

I totally agree with your view regarding making her feel like she is crazy. I hope it is revealed later that he actually didnt know the existence of demon before that. Because if it is, it is certainly bad parenting.

I have feeling this gonna be a HEA. The worst we will get is an Open Ending.

lol totally understand. But his tragic dramas tend to be his best dramas. But I truly cant watch One & Only anymore. I made a mistake of rewatching it 2 years ago and I cried even more than the first time I watched it lol.

They cant have any intimate or kissing scenes on One & Only since it will be against the nature of both leads and the overall theme of the drama. Both are honorable individual with duties and responsibilities. Plus, FL is engaged to another person mostly the whole of the drama. So, all the sweet gazes, tender longing looks broke your heart since you know that's the only thing they can do.

One & Only is an example of a romance drama without any intimacy in them. Yet, it is so beautifully acted by the leads that made you believe that their love will stand through time and multiple lifetimes. ❤️

He has many intimate scenes in Forever & Ever imo. The way Shiyi always put his hands around Zhousheng Chen and how they always in each other embrace, it was a very good romance drama to show intimacy between married couple. I wish we have more such stories in Cdramas. Dramas that actually focus on gentle touches, recurring love gestures, soft gazes and tender & meaningful conversations. Forever & Ever is a peak romance drama for me. The first time I watch it, its like watching something that I always want but more. That drama is my comfort watch tbh.

I had the same thought about the Mum being a nine-tailed fox but its too coincident to be that way (lol) but at least if Banxia is half demon, then Xuanye and her belongs together. :D

I may not agree with the Dad but I understand his reasons for it. He is after all a good Dad to Banxia thats why she grew up to be such a fine and kind young lady. If I have gift of seeing demons/ghosts, I would like to use the calming cream as well (esp as a kid) since seeing those kind of things is indeed scary. And all parents want are the best for their kids, so wanting a peaceful life for them is only natural. If he agrees with the relationship with just knowing Xuanye for a few days, it is more weird. I think he will agree later once he really know Xuanye and why he is the most suitable person to be with Banxia. Good parents always did -- they just need time to make that leap of faith that their kids will be fine despite their choice might be road full of thorns.

Yes, when they first show the murder scene of Xuanye's family, his father last words gave away a lot about his identity and future heartbreaks and also how the sword will 'only open when it is ready'. During that scene, I pretty 100% sure he is adopted and the bracelet tattoo sealed his identity. His Dad found him when he fall with Banxia from his original place the 'Carefree Land'.

The kid with Xuanye's Mum and Dad is his older brother. During the whole scene, (while I was crying heavily lol), still back in my mind I'm afraid he gonna find out that he's adopted in that scene seeing he didnt exist yet in the picture. Luckily he didnt. I guess he gonna find out in today's episode. OTL

Okay, why not all of us stop watching the previews and see the posters? 😂 They always spoil it for us and it is such a sad thing since the Painting Demon is a good revelation! I did not predict that at all but yes, if you look and pay attention at the details, he is indeed questionable. I did notice how they other 2 brothers always ask him to 'shut up' but nice Xuanye to notice how only him change. I always take pride in reading clues in dramas so I'm so happy when I'm wrong like this. A good twist is a good twist! And the most awesome thing is how he is only a bug -- okay, that is a very good revelation as well.

And regarding the brother.. I mean its pretty obvious that he is not a good news at all. When they switched bodies and Xuanye starting to behave like him, I knew right away he is not Xuanye. There is arrogance in his voice and anger in his mannerism when he noticed the tattoo is the reason they cant find him before and now the protection has weaken, he can find him easily now. My guess is that since his brother is a full-fledge demon, thats why the bug bites him. While with Xuanye, the tattoo still half protects him -- look like the tattoo only works when its him.

And Banxia's mum is definitely suspicious! The clue is how she's not aging so I think my theory that Banxia is half demon is correct after all.

And yes, I do I need to say how awesome is our girl Banxia? Straight forward girl is my fave kind of girl in Cdramas. He still doesnt want to admit his feelings? Well, she will force that confession out from him anyway. Girlie knew for a while now that he's a demon and despite she finally confirmed it, it never make her hesitate, and that makes her awesome as a character.

Yes, so many in the last 2 episodes. The part where live forever happily inside the painting is sure scary -- its not really heaven when you are repeating the same thing over and over again. It is more like hell.

This is so cute! She actually ran away in embarrassment. 😂

lol I cried so much watching this episode. When Xuanye's Dad walked past him, my heart dropped just like him when that moment happened. 😭 Then the part when he just froze watching his family, cant take his eyes off his Dad, then taste the pickled vegetable that his Mum made, the whole thing is just too heartbreaking for me. I wish I can experience this kind of thing too and see my late Mum, how I missed her so much. 😢

Anyway, another excellent episodes. I love how the writer keeps giving us emotional moments like this in the middle of all mysteries, yet, it wasn't a filler scene as this is where Xuanye gets the clues on how to break away from this painting's illusions. I also love the question that they posed on whether to leave the junior monk keeps living in this painting or bring him out where he will be an old man with no youth left in him -- there is no right answer for this question. This drama seriously keeps getting better and better. I'm utterly impressed.

I said the same thing! Even when they argue its utterly cute. I was laughing the whole time! He even sulked and she has to stop him. 😂

I cant stop rewatching it. 😂 Lots of their moments are so cute. Like when he tied his hand with hers. Or when he scoops and carry her with one arms, yes please keep them coming! :D

Rewatching yesterday's episode again since I really love it. This is probably one of my fave confession scenes in Cdramas. One thing is how heartfelt it is but also because it is masterfully acted by both Ren Jialun & Song Zuer. There is this deep sadness in Xuanye's eyes when he said 'You can marry anyone, except me...' or 'Its okay if you didnt remember, as long as I remember.' -- in both times, this is the sentences that struck Banxia like a sword -- she didnt remember this guy but what he said seemed so true and real. Song Zuer is brilliant in this particular scene -- her expressions are confused yet from her tears, you know she believe every words that he said -- her mind might not remember him but her heart does! A less capable actors will make this scene not as impactful as we got from the drama -- I love every second of it. 💔

Thank you 🤗