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In the heart of the storm: Xiao Qiao's courage

I knew that Wei Yan would remain a Wei clan member. I don't know, I think Xiao Fan was right in her own way. But still, Xiao Qiao had helped Xiao Fan and Bi Zhi live happily ever after without hesitation. Now Xiao Fan could also help in return for Xiao Qiao's help... I admire Xiao Qiao's intelligence. She remembered her grandfather's advice just in time. When Xiao Qiao said that the Qiao hadn't helped the Wei clan in the past, but this time she would be by her husband's side, I was proud. It felt good to remember Wei Shao's memories with Xiao Qiao. Xiao Qiao helping with the soldiers was a very good scene. She was definitely a perfect lady and gave a perfect speech 😻 I was scared to death that something would happen to Wei Shao and his generals 😭😭😭😭 I was touched to see Qiao Ci fighting too 😭😭😭😭 I was happy that Liu Yan didn't win but I hope Liu Yan's soldiers don't take Xiao Qiao for centuries. I'm so scared for the next episode 😭😭😭😭

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General ManMan

I have been confused as to whether Fan and ManMan were cousins or siblings but glad this episode clarified it. Fan was so not the one to be wife to a Wei. BiZhi is a very strong but simple man. That is truly where she should be. She represents what is wrong with the Qiaos. It is not that they are bad, but that they are willing to be selfish at the expense of many. This is what happened now 15 years ago.😝It is not necessarily a crime to put oneself first, but where will her child be if Liangya decides to head for Boya? If she does not give support she can’t expect support either. She has deliberately burned her bridge with ManMan. It is good they have the Qiao flag. They are not worthy of the Wei one. Let’s see if any of the Qiaos that use women as currency will show up for her. 😝 I am annoyed with Lord Wei and his attitude. I want his heart to feel fear as his men tell exactly what she did and that Boya support had nothing to do with it. I want the cousin to feel forever ashamed of her actions and to stay away from ManMan from this day on. Her cousin is now a Wei and no part of her.😝 Ci did a damn good job. I like how he candidly sticks up for ManMan and boldly treats Shao like a brother. I want to see these two grow closer. ManMan did a damn fine job directing waterways. She used all her gpa’s knowledge to literally change the tides. She is kinda awesome. She even managed to message her husband with the boat lanterns. He is still too busy acting like an ass but he will see the right of things soon. Production did an excellent job with battle scenes. Your heart is racing with them as they face off with Liangya’s warriors. They know when to slink off in retreat. Yan’s dad claimed him way too late and he proved that his gma told the truth about what really happened with his mother. Him being sent to the border will let him assist Wei and keep him away from a vile dad. It is a win/win. I did not expect him to look so strong and commanding in uniform. He is going to be a nice asset for the Wei family and hopefully find his own version of ManMan. I still cannot believe she dared to stand alone to entice the enemy army to try to kidnap her. She is as wreckless as her husband in putting it all on the line. She and Ci are the best of Qiao clan….may they both live under Wei flag. Together they will do great things.

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Just call me Zhifu😂

The eldest Lu brother is a complete psycho! He has shown up at workplace twice now with veiled threats. The second time almost cost the morgue official his life. He is so fed up with the corruption, and rightly so, but he has to live if things are to change. This time Zang Hai was the voice of reason and reminded surveillance rep Lu that it was also a serious crime to defame royal graves. This somewhat calmed things down but psycho guy is not going to let it go and makes it plain. Work minister shyster shows up and requests ledger. He gets workers and supplies to gravesite but of course he has skimmed and given tampered materials while charging full price. This does at least allow for work to be completed before festival. The Marquis receives notice that fraud has occurred with general Fu’s worksite and fingers pointing directly at Zang Hai.The Marquis is pissed because he knows exactly who is at fault and as a general himself, his son has disgraced him on two fronts. He goes to Zang Hai to get the truth of it but Zang Hai will not remove blame from himself. He makes it clear he is all in protecting the Marquis family from dishonor. As the Marquis leaves he runs into son two. He is now a squad leader with promotion visible on uniform and has brought home a pelt for his dad. The Marquis dismisses him quickly but not before recognizing his son’s progress and telling him how proud he is of his military accomplishments. This son is the silver lining to the Marquis’ bad day and disappointment in his eldest son. Even the wife could not lessen the stupidity and greed of her offspring. She has to acknowledge his foolishness and berates him slightly. The Marquis makes it clear that he is to replace all inferior materials and the funds from their own treasury. He then heads to court where Cao gets a huge surprise. The Marquis not only stands up for Zang Hai but gets ten days added to the work time so that proper recognition can be given to general Fu. Cao strongly disagrees but is shouted down by other court ministers agreeing with the Marquis. I’m sure this event is unprecedented and for the first time in a very long while there is honor shown for a task from Cao. He cannot contrive any more difficulties without showing himself guilty so he reluctantly acquiesces to the new labor schedule for the burial site. He is intensely angry and surprised at the Marquis’ loyalty to Zang Hai. He determines it is because of Gui seal and that progress must have been made to find it. He calls in the Marquis’ eldest son with written proof of his fraud. He demands that he finds out what Zang Hai and Marquis are looking for and if found. When the son is reluctant to spy on his father a tortured official is brought in with charges thrown on the floor on top of him. As he begs for mercy the son is horrified and it is brought to a gruesome climax when the psycho son Lu kills the official before his eyes. He is now given an offer he can’t refuse and must obey Cao. AnTu and friend hear about court disagreement and trying to figure out the reason. AnTu suspects the seal and ponders over things. Zang Hai has tried to determine best course in getting Cao and Marquis to fight so that third party eagle will reveal themselves by taking out winner between the two. He already knows the seal spying is in place so he draws his version of the seal knowing they don’t know what it looks like. Plans within plans within plans all around. Son shows up at Zang Hai’s place presenting as big brother….just call me Zhifu🤣 Zang Hai is already well acquainted with how he treats little brothers😝 Zhifu got in a bribe with the jade that Zang Hai will have to deal with but the pieces are now circling. Endgame will be awhile but territory is being marked and claimed. Now to see how the pieces fall.

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considering how short this is, was sure that…

considering how short this is, was sure that the only drama we will get is Best & Dew fighting their attraction & not knowing how, if or when to confess. didn't expect it to go this south in this last ep. **********************************************************was happy Fern got her moment to come clean & explain why she was suddenly ghosting Dew. as i've always pointed out, just cause u developed feelings for ur bff, it's NOT ur bff's fault & ghosting them is unfair. so was happy that the confrontation happened & was going to be happy, that she said she didn't want to lose their friendship. that was until her f*cked-up move with Dew's mother. it wasn't her place to out him!!! & adding insult to injury, by saying it's a pity ur moving so far, b*tch it was cause of u!!! the fact that Dew was unsuspecting of how she stabbed him in the back & will always think of her as a good friend & a good person, is infuriating! *********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** also don't get Dew's mom gaslighting him into distancing himself from Best & more or less trying to make him promise, that he will forever live his life in the closet. so she will be happy with the fake facade her son will create, marring some poor unsuspecting woman & living miserably???- but as long as she is happy. all is good?!??? ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************ this was freakin depressing... War couldn't confess cause Dew didn't create the right environment, that would encourage one to do so & yet with his message at the end, he made it clear to Best, that he knew. idk what i feel other then sad. ironic that the pair that will come out of this BL, is Deff & Ray (who didn't have an intrusive friend or a tiger mom that would get involved to tear them apart) ugh... this too sad for a rewatch. but loved War, as i knew i would -

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Mr 8 saves the day

Zang Hai makes excuse to go to minister Zhao’s house who is the head of the ministry of revenue. His mentor’s reaction to being a tax collector😂He finds the minister fixing his own roof tiles. The minister redirects the ledger conversation to official survival. He challenges Zang Hai to decide if he is long term survival or true reform and counsels him on how to best obtain either goal. He then gives Zang Hai the roof tiler job while he heads to official court. Zang Hai takes the opportunity to snoop in the study and finds out that Zhao was quire distant from Dongxia on official business and can’t be the third person. His nosiness is found out when the minister returns to get a forgotten ledger. Zang Hai lies that a servant directed him to the study for repairs. This official is all business and lines up the servants to identify culprit. As things digress and everybody in trouble his daughter conveniently shows up and covers for Zang Hai. Who knew? Mr 8 is the minister of revenues’ daughter. Serendipity at its finest. Liang AnTu has just atoned for previous day’s poor judgment. She does indeed keep ear low to ground. I just wish she wasn’t as much trouble as help😝The officials are crying not enough funds for their testing of officials. Now there will be meetings to find ways to lower cost or lengthen time between. Typical politicians…a lot of talk and no movement without money. Here Cao takes the opportunity to put Zang Hai in charge of general Fu’s burial. This has given Zang Hai a great opportunity to present his capabilities. It is also a way to show that unless he embezzles via work ministry or accepts protection from surveillance group he is not going to complete project on time. I am curious how he will get the workers he needs without corrupting himself. He asks his mentor about novels to give Mr 8 gifts for her impromptu assist that bailed him out. His mentor agrees but directs Zang Hai to gift the one that really helped him. Zang Hai gives the books to Mr 8 who liked one well enough she wanted to present the story at the theater. She then points to AnTu and tells him to get to real business.😂 This relationship is complex. It is as annoying as helpful. This alliance needs to grow so hopefully they will figure out what that means and stop hindering each other. Zang Hai is going to have to learn the way of the gray and she seems to be the best person for job. If they don’t manage to kill each other.😝

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the main problem when watching something that…

the main problem when watching something that isn't ibn ur mother-tongue is that when the translation is lacking u r left wondering what was said/written & how crucial it was to understanding the plot. the ep's i've found have a tone of dialogue & text not translated. so i am guessing at someone of the points that were made & yet missed by me... *****************************& yet this was cute - as i said in the previous ep, Best is very talented & loved tht he was able to finish the song & sing it for Dew. also loved how helpful & encouraging his friends r. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************pity Fren gotta also be in-love with Dew & now that she has realized that there is something between Dew & Best. what is gonna be her next move?!? get between them? or cut her losses & move on....

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The heartbeat behind mourning

Xiao Qiao talked about her grandfather's mourning, and I left my heart to Wei Shao's emotional hug to Xiao Qiao. Now that Xiao Qiao's mourning is over, she can wear beautiful and colorful dresses, and most importantly, she can now consummate her marriage with Wei Shao 😻 How cute was the excited Wei Shao 😭😭😭😭 Wei Shao kissing Xiao Qiao's forehead first 😻😭😭😭 I finally got to watch those perfect kiss scenes 😭😭😭😭 Wei Liang had to break up our couple at their best moment. All because of Liu Yan and E Huang's evilness. How upset Wei Shao was, that Xiao Qiao had already told him about the plan she had made for Boya. I knew something bad would happen between them 😭😭😭😭 Grandma said it so beautifully, "Let's meet hatred with kindness." Wei Shao really loves and cares for Xiao Qiao. Even after what happened, Wei Shao goes to help Yenzhou. Xiao Tao and Wei Liang are so sweet as always 😻 When Xiao Qiao beat the drum, I got goosebumps from emotion. I was surprised and amazed by how perfectly Wei Yan fought against the soldiers while watching

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