This episode is pretty straightforward. First of all, Donghua returns from the trial and discovers the biggest secret of the universe: tears come out of the eyes. We all know what the tears are for, of course: the man kinda, sorta feels like crap and probably believes now that FengjiuContinue Reading
General Ye deserves better, drama. A battle breaks out in the place the green stone is held. This is the Demon Lord guy reacting to his plan to steal the stone not going so well. Both Fengjiu and General Ye try to protect Donghua; and somehow, out of the entireContinue Reading
The palace is in emotional chaos now that their trustworthy General Ye and the woman who was about to become their queen consort have eloped together. Outside the city, Fengjiu and Qingti – having chosen the most inconvenient and conspicuous outfits for themselves – are on their way to aContinue Reading
In his palace, the mortal Donghua sulks in doubts and misery, refusing to see both Fengjiu and General Ye, even when the latter wants to discuss state affairs. The Empress Dowager comes to see her son, tells him to sober up and does his job. For the first time sinceContinue Reading
Lady Wan, aka Jiheng, vanishes from prison just when the Prince of Ying’s assassins attempt to kill her. Of course, Donghua is not too happy about this, he berates General Ye and his subordinates about the lax security, saying that if they can’t even secure the prison, how can theyContinue Reading
The good news: the drama has finally picked up its pace. A few exciting things happen in this episode and get resolved fast. Donghua tells Fengjiu about his sad childhood, where his father didn’t spend much time with him. Fengjiu reflects that she would like to give Donghua a hug.Continue Reading
After the whole poisoned-cakes incident, Mortal-Donghua makes it up to Fengjiu by giving her some gifts, which she refuses. He is saddened and thinks that this indicates she’s still angry at him. Good point, Donghua, but I wouldn’t stress too much about it. It could simply mean she doesn’t trustContinue Reading
Fengjiu and Donghua have some more interactions in this episode and we, the audience, are once again granted the pleasure of watching Donghua being knocked into water.Continue Reading
Not much happens in this episode. Well, there is — in truth — a good deal of stuff, just not important stuff. We’re taken to a war scene in the beginning and for the first time in his life, Donghua’s face gets dirty.Continue Reading
This episode introduces the beginning of Donghua’s trial, which I sincerely hope will not be as draggy and full of what-on-earth misunderstandings as in the last two Peach Blossom dramas.Continue Reading