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Race to save 4th prince

The princess decides to keep a backdoor rescuer and goes out with the sis to a rouge shop. This is under the guise of teaching her how to be appealing to other suitors. That makeup🫣😂😝 she then ditches her to leave while a true makeup artist saves the sis’ face. She heads to the library and lights incense but as she is registering, she notes 4th prince’s name and location, so runs upstairs and gets rid of incense and clears room. As she leaves, she comes face to face with chancellor. She even had the red string bracelets for cover story for sis and 4th prince. She truly thinks ahead. The chancellor knows something is off but chooses to trust her. He knows, that in spite of the evidence, this is one oath she would keep. He understands what family means to her. She returns home but the boutique is now being closely monitored by the chancellor. The sis has another adventure with a scholar. It seems she has a type.😂 The prince gets jealous and makes himself the third wheel. Sis is far from happy and strongly encourages the prince to leave. However, the scholar is reading the 4th prince’s book and they discuss it. Turns out for sis the guys like each other’s kindred spirit over her.🫣😂 They are quoting lines back and forth and are very happy to have met. Sis didn’t know she had a talent for matchmaking scholars.😂 I hope there is some future with this friendship other than being a vehicle to tick off sis. The princess is warned to not leave and specifically asked about her tattoo. She disregards chancellor’s warning and goes to get other half of antidote, assuring her handler she will not fail killing the prince once she has the physical strength to do so. She tells her bodyguard she has no intention of carrying it out but needs time to devise a plan. She opens the door and chancellor is waiting for her. She admits what she is but also that she made a promise of who she would protect and meant it. He believes her but is still cautious. The episode ends with b boutique owner taking things into her own hands. She must fear the third prince as much as empress. No pity for her aligning herself with two vipers. But somebody needs to show up now. I really want antidote handler taken off the play grid. She needs to go. Just need to be sure to have antidote so they can figure out recipe.

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The players advance

Third Prince is quietly making big plans. He is the prince they should be most concerned about. He didn’t even bother to see why 4th prince’s robes needed changed. He just assumed guilt, plotted his death, and then gave him a memorial toast saying didn’t want to kill him but fate determined differently. He is cold, lethal and expedient in action. He takes no prisoners and willing to leave a trail of bodies. It was refreshing to see the b from fabric store nervous. I get tired of her snide dealings with the princess. That half dose, well I agree with the bodyguard in how I feel about that. It is a shame our couple did not compare notes, they could have been well ahead of the game. Their intel combined would have made great headway tho still not have answered the question of how 4th prince got involved. That is where sis could have enlightened. Many despise her character, but I find that I like her in spite of herself. She is impetuous due to her youth , but she has a good heart and is loyal. She is also very forward.🤣 4th Prince has no clue how to deal with a woman so blatantly interested in him and not worried in the least about repercussions. She sees what she wants and pursues it. Their adventure in the library. It is funny that she interpreted the book she was looking at as some oddly military but not.😂The prince’s reaction said it all.😂Hiding in the water plant vat was a good move. But now seeds are planted for Prince. Her reaction is priceless and totally disarms him. They are very cute together she just needs lots more martial arts training to protect him and learn better discipline. I also like the bodyguard and aide. These two with healing ointment and fish soup. It was a sweet scene. The princess has a very harsh task. She knows what it is but not who it’s for. The chancellor has revealed his guarding of the 4th Prince. This is not something the 3rd Prince should know, but here it is. In this, third Prince has a distinct advantage. What I do not understand is why was a marriage set for 4th Prince when 3rd Prince would have had Princess blocked in from both sides? But maybe 3rd Prince planning other brides via empress. The Princess is in a very bad spot but since she won’t talk to chancellor she is going to have to figure out how to get around it and survive. The chancellor is keeping closer watch on 4th Prince so their paths will cross at the library. The third Prince has at least been caught unawares since he is putting all his eggs in the Princess’ basket. I want them to save the Prince without exposing her, but that isn’t likely. On to next episode to see how Princess handles this. She is most intrigued that the third Prince has the empress’ talisman. The chancellor could use that bit of intel.

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Father and Son

After he met his father, he had to wait for quite some time to talk to him. But the thing his father asked him was what business do you want to start, haha he said Glass, Soap from the modern world but his mother already made them here. This duo really be making me laugh, they're funny together. Talking about the Royal Princess who manages the Imperial Treasury more like FX's mother's business. The Princess was not married but she had a daughter with Prime Minister, a secret. The lady who's decreed to be married to Fan Xian. An order from the emperor, Marrying a bastard to a bastard, Great match. Such a cheerful atmosphere while eating lol, truly the pressure on Step mother changed her for a while. I read the novel and I still wanna say this, I really wanted to see the scenes described in the novel, but they only adapted the major plot points and avoided all the minor details. It's still good we all know, but those little things, I wanted to see them.

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Entering the Fan Residence

The first meeting of Miss Lin and Fan Xian was so cute, she's so pretty. They man by his majesty's side was suspicious. And finally Fan Xian entered the Fan Residence, he couldn't even enter through the main door, and was forced to enter through the side gate. Upon entering he saw that everyone was quiet, they weren't speaking, but it turned out to be the abuse of powers by Count Sinan's Second wife, when she's having her afternoon nap, no one is to disturb her, or even speak a little. He saw a young lad, beating the servants, his half brother. This guard close to emperor and crown prince, loved paintings, but the emperor became suspicious about the exchange of paintings, and he had to tear apart the paintings in front of the crown prince. The Guard Gong Dian. The step mother really is a evil step mother. Just as the younger brother came to make trouble, she just ran away to let him do as he pleases. Ruoruo can really teach a lesson to this troublemaker brother. Ruoruo is really good.

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Exceeded expectations

Absolutely LOVE this. It’s even better than the first part ie Flourished Peony. Love the humour and relationship and chemistry between the 2 leads. They are perfect for their roles. Can’t imagine anyone else being able to portray these characters so well. The acting throughout by all the all other characters is also exceptional. The plot keeps me fully engaged and I love seeing how each problem is resolved. The drama has many facets and there is not just the relationship between the main leads but their relationships with other characters and those characters relationships with others that also engage me. So much to take in and look forward to. This drama evokes emotion in many forms. It is not one dimensional, although it includes the love story between the main leads, it is way more than just that. The sets and locations enable me to fully immerse myself in this drama. I don’t feel like it’s been shot in a few static sets or locations. The art direction has already won the 30th Magnolia Award for excellence which confirms that aspect of the drama and Yang Zi was also nominated for the coveted best actress award.What can I say, this drama doesn’t disappoint and in fact has exceeded my high expectations for it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Exceeded expectations

Absolutely LOVE this. It’s even better than the first part ie Flourished Peony. Love the humour and relationship and chemistry between the 2 leads. They are perfect for their roles. Can’t imagine anyone else being able to portray these characters so well. The acting throughout by all the all other characters is also exceptional. The plot keeps me fully engaged and I love seeing how each problem is resolved. The drama has many facets and there is not just the relationship between the main leads but their relationships with other characters and those characters relationships with others that also engage me. So much to take in and look forward to. This drama evokes emotion in many forms. It is not one dimensional, although it includes the love story between the main leads, it is way more than just that. The sets and locations enable me to fully immerse myself in this drama. I don’t feel like it’s been shot in a few static sets or locations. The art direction has already won the 30th Magnolia Award for excellence which confirms that aspect of the drama and Yang Zi was also nominated for the coveted best actress award.What can I say, this drama doesn’t disappoint and in fact has exceeded my high expectations for it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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I don't think Armin was thinking all that…

I don't think Armin was thinking all that clearly whn he went to have his photo taken by Charlie, I get wanting to get revenge or at least some kind of closure, but what would having Charlie do what he was trying to do to Armin be of any help in either of those? If Thada didn't show up was Armin really going to let Charlie have his way with him? I hate the thought! I felt so bad for Thade when Armin said all that to him, even what he said to Phat about Thada. Armin needs to stop loosing his min when he see's all the assholes from his past life, that is not helping him. He needs to start thinking clearly instead of losing his mind. Here's to hoping now he will star using his head better. Oh before I go, I gotta say I loved the pool scene, That one is going up to the top at least 10 faves of NC scenes. 😍🔥 Can't wait till next epiosde.

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