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the more i think about it, the more i don't…

the more i think about it, the more i don't get why Qing Long agreed to Liu Yi's request. given the age gap between him & the siblings he should've told Liu Yi that he could only see them as his children or some such... it would've been better then force that marriage on himself & Liu Yi's sister, making them both miserable. & it's not like i think she wouldn't have been a broken person - mentally, if she hadn't married Qing Long. even if she had ended up in a happy marriage, she was broken (maybe it happened in her childhood) either way, she would still suffer regardless of how loving her husband was. so maybe her end would always be the same - broken. but still Qing Long did a disservice to both siblings by agreeing to that marriage. ***********this ep was cute on a whole, but idk why i felt it was kinda bland in comparison to the previous 2 eps. maybe just me as everyone else is still loving it, hope the next ep picks up cause i kinda lost interest.

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The Ghost King and the General Marked by Fate

First ImpressionA dark and compelling opening with a haunting female lead and a male lead whose fate already feels sealed.Episode ThoughtsThe episode introduces us to the female lead, revealed to be the Ghost King — a born spirit who experiences the world without her five senses. Everything around her is grey, and this absence shapes her cold, transactional way of living.We’re immediately placed into a scene of devastation as she walks through a village that has been slaughtered. A father begs her to save his son, and she agrees — but only in exchange for his life. It’s a chilling moment, not because she’s cruel, but because this is simply how she understands the world.The male lead enters soon after, a general who has already lost many of his soldiers. Despite this, he stands firm, declaring that as long as he is there, no further harm will come to the village. His presence is steady and commanding.He carries a mysterious sword, one that may hold the key to restoring her senses. The female lead quickly notices it, and it becomes clear that both the sword and the general himself are tied to what she wants.What makes this episode especially compelling is the underlying fate between them — she is a Ghost King, a being outside normal human experience, while he is a general already marked for death. Their meeting feels inevitable.There are moments where she plays weak and acts cute around him, which come across slightly awkward, but it’s obvious she’s always calculating. Despite everything, she isn’t truly evil — if she were, she would have taken what she wanted without hesitation.Character NotesFL (Ghost King): A born spirit who lacks the five senses, shaping her detached and transactional worldview. Morally grey, but not inherently cruel — just fundamentally different.ML (General): Strong, composed, and unwavering. Even with heavy losses, he stands as a protector. The fact that he is fated for death adds a quiet weight to his character.Supporting: The father’s sacrifice reinforces the harsh reality of this world.Final ThoughtsA strong opening episode that sets up a fascinating dynamic between a Ghost King and a doomed general. The mix of fate, power, and moral ambiguity makes this a very promising start.Favourite MomentThe male lead standing firm and declaring the village would be safe with him there.Trope Check • Ghost King / spirit female lead • Doomed / fated male lead • Morally grey heroine • Strong, protective general • Mysterious artefact (powerful sword) • Fate-bound connection • Fantasy / wuxia setting

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i will never get guys, like that that dude…

i will never get guys, like that that dude that's being little b*tch towards Moo, cause he thinks Moo got accepted cause of his "connections" - i.e his mother. if u think he is connected, antagonizing him is the way to go?!? u NOT worried his connections r strong enough to prevent u from getting kicked u out, if u keep insult the person they r backing??? whack logic of a small minded moron. ***********************************************************************************************************************given the kiss we got in the previous ep i didn't think there would be anything intense between the mains - i stand corrected. that was hella hot & i felt Moo's disappointment & acceptance when Kang pulled back. Keen is a really talented actor - also i don't get why everyone coming to Kang & telling him to bow out. everyone should mainly be talking to Moo. even though he is naïve & have a very bighearted POV about everything, he isn't a child & he has been warned - it's his choice & he has to live his life. everyone can advice him till the cows come home but they can't force him into anything doesn't want. i just hope his choice to go public doesn't back fire - cause he is right - he has a right to love whomever he wants & just cause he gains fans or fames doesn't he needs their approval to live his life. even though a lot of fans don't agree with this sentiment. *************************the 2nd couple - in spite of they both walking on egg shells around each other i kinda liked how their story is progressing - given the confession, they both not sure how to be around each other & it will take them time to adapt & evolve. that isn't a bad thing. so i personally enjoyed how everything unfolded.

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what a sweet freakin ep - it was so pure &…

what a sweet freakin ep - it was so pure & innocent yet filled with loved. I really love Moo, he is the MVP of this BL, which is funny considering i was worried in the 1st ep he would turn tedious cause he is goofy & cringe when it comes to his fixation with becoming an idol. but the sec he fell in love he turned into the greenest of flags. & when Kang put up boundaries he respected them & yet didn't give up. really loved this ep - it was a balm to the soul & so healthy. am glad that by the end they both achieved their goals & r gonna move forward with their relationship & not part ways (the long distance relationship threat). *******************************************************************************************************************************the 2nd couple was interesting lol... that was quite a shock Tae got at the end but it was about time to come clean. now lets hope they get over the hurdle of this revelation & either end up together or return to being bff's. losing a good friend would just be sad.

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Tempers flare

When they get to the kiln they discuss the difficulties in firing and the placement of bricks in reconstruction. Since it is an ancient skill and modern kilns are much easier to regulate, there is debate on the wisdom of the expense of firing it up and keeping repaired. Do the benefits outweigh the cost.?This skill is unique and the biggest argument in its favor is that the pottery from this kiln will be unique. Nothing else compare with it. The master of the kiln has only one apprentice and he doesn’t want him using the kiln. He is utilized most as the master’s caregiver and while he thinks he has been giving his apprentice wisdom, the apprentice is not in agreement. They are at odds because a porcelain piece the apprentice created, was not only rejected but thrown to the ground to shatter. Xu Xiao goes to talk to the apprentice and XiaoCen stays and chats with the master. Both have a good conversation but find they have inadvertently taken sides. XiaoCen understands the master because he is very like her mother and this is where Xu Xiao gets in trouble with his return comment. What was interesting this episode was Xiao Cen making their relationship public and YueXin not sure if she wants an older bf at all. He very sweetly confessed but he headed immediately to first kiss which she was not ready for. She tries to hide from him the next day but he goes to her directly and tells her to be clear if she doesn’t like him so she won’t feel pressured. She fears that him being older means more experience with girls and she doesn’t know how she feels about that. She hasn’t rejected him but she is not sure how to accept him either. Their teacher noted the various couples and just grinned at them all. Xu Xiao and XiaoCen overcome their awkwardness after disagreement and talk it out. He apologizes and she agrees he was right. He has the apprentice’s porcelain shards in his bag and I am hoping these two can work their magic repairing it for him. What sets this apart from other college dramas is the cinematography of the area and beautiful porcelain shots. The class is a fun group of students who learn and have fun together. There are small cliques of special friends but they do not exclude others and this group is refreshing in that they get along collectively without jealousy or bias. They individually and collectively work to learn new skills and to become capable young adults. This is simply pleasant and wholesome viewing.

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STOP WHAT TS WAS A KTRAUMA

HEETAE’S DAD ORDERS HIS MEN TO KILL MYUNGHEE AND HER BROTHER DUE TO HIS POSITION BEING UNDER INVESTIGATION because his son was arrested for saving seokchul in the past, a pro-democratic activist and so some other military superior takes over his position instead and out of anger he orders myunghee and her brother to be killed only for Jungtae to overhear and so later he rushes off to warn myunghee and jungtae’s , other is n the house waiting for heetae”a dad and she gives the divorce papers to him and then he’s like “u can’t take jungtae away from me” since jungtae’s mum bought up that she would take full custody of jumgtae and so she says why don’t you let jungtae decide and so she calls jungtae but he doesn't respond because he’s gone to save myunghee, and then heetae’s dad clocks and then jungtae’s parents rush to save him only for his men to accidently shoot jungtae instead and so after whilst myungsoo was all alone, he decides to go walk to naju so that his mum and grandma could his father be buried instead of cremated and do the funeral stuff since if he didn't contact anyone, his father would be cremated no matter what to make space for other coffins to be in the church, so he goes and myunghee goes after him with heetae after she finds out myungsoo has disappeared, heetae and myunghee separate to find myungsoo more quickly since there was a part in the road, myunghee finds myungsoo and tells him to run but the soldiers find them as well and when they were about to shoot myungsoo, myunghee comes into the line of fire and she dies. Heetae on the other hand is saved by Jina’s brother who was a solider and arrests him os that he wasn’t killed by other soilders. 41 years later her body is found and heetae went through all the pain and suffering of just thinking he was the reason why she died, so he waited for her for 41 years and even tried to commit suicde but the tide pushed him back, and seokchul is ALIVE AND THIS DRAMA WAS TRAUMATIC ONE OH MY DAYS WOAH BUT REALLY GOOD 10/10

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Confessions

YueXin and Xiao Cen are sweet. The girls point of view was to ask him again til he hears. 😂 Xu Xiao and prankster was funny. 😂 He saw it as game over if no immediate response. I was afraid Xu Xiao might have received bad advice, but prankster did good. They both show up early and lie about location. 😂 I like how he explained himself and acknowledged he heard her. And then he delivered a heartfelt confession. 🥰 The inching of hands and letting little fingers touch🤣 These two are just freakin cute. That was the perfect ambiance for a romantic evening. I don’t think they even realized that their interactions actually haven’t changed that much. The big difference is hearts are involved now. XiaoCen drops him flat to escape down the escalator to hide from her friends. Xu Xiao held his own, even in front of women’s clothing. 😂Yue Xin understood and teased him a bit with her comment to friend. I was annoyed with her mom for not letting her eat auntie’s breakfast, but saw her with better understanding when Xiao Cen’s stomach is upset with Xu Xiao’s choice. The class trip is covering kilns and they are getting ready for a picnic. I am really enjoying the porcelain info as well as the cute friends and couples. It’s interesting and filmed nicely.

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