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I knew the moment the wife was going to pivot. There was a scene she was by injured son's side and then her face made this expression like I'm going to turn evil now. It's a common foreshadowing effect. At that point, I knew she was going to become the trigger for someone's downfall.

The scenes are heavy with Marquis and Eunuch. The actor who portrays Eunuch is quite convincing too.

telling it early means there are more twists and turns

minor detail

I saw a scene of Duke sitting alone, deep in thought. His physique and posture immediately struck me—he has the physical presence and aura of his character. Of course, the outfit and cinematography enhance the effect, but I believe he naturally carries the persona of the character.
Judging by his extensive list of past dramas, this appears to be his first historical drama, and I can see why they chose him. He exudes the same commanding presence I felt when he portrayed Sen Jian in ALP.

I see multiple directors listed all the time but there is only one main director, and that would be zheng xiaolong. Ever since I found out it's him, I pay closer attention and yeah lots of details that are specially done.

I think Duke is destined to die

I'm sure there will be surprises to the end to keep you on the edge of your seat. Things are not what they appear.

I saw an X post that they're going on some variety show call "I smile when I see you" on June 22. This drama I think will come in July.

I just don't want this to come out the same week as another drama.

He may be the biggest surprise, and I don't mean in terms of good vs bad.

What is amazing is that if you look at his long list of works, this might be his first historical drama.

If you're annoyed, you haven't seen much. You can almost predict what they will gang up on. The fl character was an easy target for them. If positive comments stop, they will strike so their comments are on top. If no comments for a year, then someone comes along and start posting positive comment, they show up again. How did they even know someone is posting good comments after a year of no comments. They just have to stomp on it. I've become numb to it.

the son he never had

He said that people are superficial; they only want something from you. The only person who didn't expect anything back was his mother.

MDL rating is rising, it's at 8.5 now.

Somehow this exchange is intriguing to me:
XAT: All these stars are her teardrops. She has been waiting for someone for her entire life to bring her home (is this foreshadowing?)
ZH: Her families at home must miss her a lot.
XAT suddenly changes her tone and says: I don't know, maybe her teardrops dry up, she won't miss home anymore (what is home to XAT?)
ZH decides to point out a puppy in the stars, maybe to make her feel better?
XAT: The puppy has a heart looks like a sifter (it's interesting she saw that but he didn't, or did he?)
ZH: That's because the puppy is crying too. It got separated from its family (they both have something in common)

she has less screen time so it will take more time to figure her out

people always have to find something to complain about. just enjoy the drama right?

Ratings are interesting but don't really matter because it's subjective, biased, and like you said bots and passersby. It's crazy how some dramas 1/3 of the ratings are 1's. However, I think this drama will get a really high score.