Surprisingly, this drama is so good and deeply engaging. I used to teach high school students, and I truly miss those days—the energy, enthusiasm, and bond shared between teachers and students. Watching this drama made me nostalgic for that period of my life.
I don't know if Ye Li ever learns that the Empress Dowager manipulated her mother, but I hope Mo Xiu Yao does. Then Ye Li won't have to carry the burden of believing her mother was solely responsible for the tragedy.
Someone predicted that possibility before the Lishan arc even happened. I don't remember who made the comment, but I remember reading it. They turned out to be right.
Someone commented that the Empress Dowager might have manipulated Ye Li's mother into obtaining the imperial edict from Mo Xiuwen, and they were absolutely right.
The Empress Dowager is incredibly manipulative.
Many commenters blamed Ye Li's mother for meddling in something that wasn't her business. But now we know she was manipulated by the Empress Dowager into obtaining the imperial edict.
The Empress Dowager deserves much of the blame. She was the mastermind behind the tragedy, and her manipulation led to the suffering of Lishan, Ye Li's mother, Mo Xiuyao's brother, and countless others.
If there were a title for crying on screen, it would belong to one and only Bai Lu. 👑I've watched countless…
I cried so hard during Episode 1 of Moonlight Mystique when the father died and Bai Lu's character broke down in tears.
I also cried in Feud when her son and her mortal friend died. Those scenes hit me especially hard because I have a son too. As a parent, I can't imagine the pain of watching your child become seriously ill while being unable to get the treatment he needs. It was absolutely heartbreaking.
Bai Lu is incredibly good at portraying suffering, grief, and emotional anguish. Her crying scenes feel genuine and powerful, which makes them even more devastating to watch.
from the trailer for next episode, I love jealous Ye Li. She's absolutely fierce when she's jealous. It's about time she used her martial arts skills on those women who keep trying to steal her husband!
Considering the novel, it's always entertaining when Ye Li quietly tolerates most things, but the moment someone sets their sights on Mo XiuYao, her patience starts running out. That contrast between her usual calm personality and her possessive side makes those scenes especially fun
His annoying ego and pride was so hard to read. I disliked reading about him every time he came up lol
Yep, I disliked him, along with Mo Jingqi and Noble Consort Liu. I could tolerate Lei Zhenting and Yelu Ye because, although they admired Ye Li and wanted to make her theirs, they understood that Mo Xiu Yao would never allow it. Unlike Mo Jingli, they at least accepted reality.
Mo JingLi seemed less interested in Ye Li herself and more obsessed with the fact that she did not react the way he expected. As a proud prince accustomed to being admired, he likely expected Ye Li to be devastated when he broke their engagement. Instead, she accepted it calmly and moved on with her life.
That wounded his pride. When Ye Li later married Mo XiuYao and became genuinely happy, capable, and respected, Mo JingLi found it increasingly difficult to accept. From his perspective, the woman he had rejected should have regretted losing him. Instead, she flourished without him.
What made it worse for him was that Ye Li never showed any sign of longing or resentment. She treated him as someone from her past rather than as a lost love. Meanwhile, her relationship with Mo XiuYao grew stronger and more affectionate, proving that her marriage was not merely a political arrangement.
By the end of the novel, Mo JingLi's fixation feels less like love and more like a mixture of wounded ego, regret, possessiveness, and an inability to accept that he made the wrong choice. He keeps looking back at what he lost, while Ye Li has already moved forward.
In many ways, Ye Li's indifference hurt Mo JingLi far more than tears, anger, or threats of suicide ever could. Those reactions would have confirmed that he was important to her. Her calm acceptance showed that he wasn't.
The Empress Dowager is incredibly manipulative.
Many commenters blamed Ye Li's mother for meddling in something that wasn't her business. But now we know she was manipulated by the Empress Dowager into obtaining the imperial edict.
The Empress Dowager deserves much of the blame. She was the mastermind behind the tragedy, and her manipulation led to the suffering of Lishan, Ye Li's mother, Mo Xiuyao's brother, and countless others.
I also cried in Feud when her son and her mortal friend died. Those scenes hit me especially hard because I have a son too. As a parent, I can't imagine the pain of watching your child become seriously ill while being unable to get the treatment he needs. It was absolutely heartbreaking.
Bai Lu is incredibly good at portraying suffering, grief, and emotional anguish. Her crying scenes feel genuine and powerful, which makes them even more devastating to watch.
Considering the novel, it's always entertaining when Ye Li quietly tolerates most things, but the moment someone sets their sights on Mo XiuYao, her patience starts running out. That contrast between her usual calm personality and her possessive side makes those scenes especially fun
That wounded his pride. When Ye Li later married Mo XiuYao and became genuinely happy, capable, and respected, Mo JingLi found it increasingly difficult to accept. From his perspective, the woman he had rejected should have regretted losing him. Instead, she flourished without him.
What made it worse for him was that Ye Li never showed any sign of longing or resentment. She treated him as someone from her past rather than as a lost love. Meanwhile, her relationship with Mo XiuYao grew stronger and more affectionate, proving that her marriage was not merely a political arrangement.
By the end of the novel, Mo JingLi's fixation feels less like love and more like a mixture of wounded ego, regret, possessiveness, and an inability to accept that he made the wrong choice. He keeps looking back at what he lost, while Ye Li has already moved forward.
In many ways, Ye Li's indifference hurt Mo JingLi far more than tears, anger, or threats of suicide ever could. Those reactions would have confirmed that he was important to her. Her calm acceptance showed that he wasn't.