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Zhou Yin Zi showing his ruthless side

Zhou Yin Zi's "solution" to the rebel rescue team potentially freeing prisoners to create chaos is ruthless and brutal and possibly a cold, cruel foreshadowing of how his so-far 'neutral' alignment will ultimately show out. This episode featured some exciting action / fight scenes in the prison breakout event, but the flirting scenes between Ning and Zhang Zhe in the midst of all that chaos were bizarre and uncomfortable to watch because it made no sense for either of them to not be feeling intense urgency. This is one of the very few moments in this whole series where I found character behavior to be just plain odd and not very believable. To tell thee truth, I'm still just mystified by what exactly is the basis for Ning's infatuation with Zhang Zhe. Is it just a bizarre, extreme physical attraction? Or is it based on something from her former life? With all the chaos happening at the prison, I also have to wonder, just what happened with Yue Fang Yin during all that? She is staying somewhere in the prison. But I guess she was in a 'vip' cell so maybe that was in a completely separate part of the complex?

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Taking care of family

This episode focused most on family. Ms Wen had been torturing herself with vile tasks from a shyster shaman. What made it even more hurtful was her info was given by a ‘trusted’ servant that had been in their household for a very long time. Wu You brought it to Ye Li’s attention and he was arrested and the servant confined immediately. It was very hard for Ms Wen to accept their deceit but Ye Li’s mention of dreaming of her mother provided some comfort to her. Ye Li had all the boys that had beat on Wu You line up and apologize. I liked her candor with her nephew about insincere apologies. To accept sincerity and when it wasn’t, to make them fearful. I like the bonding between aunt and nephew and that he trusts her with things that has been bothering him. He is seeing his mom and uncle coming out from their grief and being more aware albeit ever so slowly. They are doing their best to insult the prince at his new post but he handled it well. He let the officials know who was in charge and he respected the ‘welcome’ from the military representative. Tho undeserved, he recognized their need to be acknowledged and he handled it with respect. There are various monkey trainers visiting with their acts and one got loose terrifying Ye Li. She has been forthright and fearless so for her to run to Xiu Yao quaking in fear was very unexpected. He knew it wasn’t an act and wondered what happened to leave her so terrified. They had dinner as a family and the Prince received medicine from Ye Li. 🤣😂 He offered to change schools for his nephew or provide guards and Wu You spoke up for himself saying he would not be scared out of school and did not need an escort. Ye Li has done wonders for his confidence. Everybody exiting when Ye Li asked to treat XiuYao’s legs. 🤣😂 He did not break out in the rage they expected but was far from ready to trust her medicinal skills. However, he recognized that she spoke from actual experience and cited a person receiving treatment he could get verified. Ye Li is starting to recognize that she is blurring memories with reality. She recognized that her friend disappeared and could not explain why the monkeys were gone but would not admit they had never been there. Xiu Yao is asking the right questions and putting it together how few people were there for the monkeys to be so bold. He was shocked at her bite marks and realizes that things were far more difficult in Lishan than anybody knew. He sweetly stays with her til she falls asleep 🥰 It is not love between them but their trust is making a strong bond. They both come from a place of great hurt and despair but they are opening up to each other in a deep heartfelt way. I liked that he had the grounds searched repeatedly even tho he knew nothing was there. He wanted Ye Li to know he took her fears seriously and would make every effort possible to ease them. I also liked him compensating the trainers to take their acts to another city to spare Ye Li any further confrontations with monkeys. This is an act of love even if not recognized yet. Her protection and peace of mind are important to him because she has shown that same respect for his family. I liked how she brushed off his gratitude for helping with family. For her, his family is her family and they take care of each other. It’s non negotiable and expected behavior. The uncle is going to make things interesting with his antics and Ye Li has been invited for a boat ride. I am wondering if everybody will stay dry this time.

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