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Yes, I know no one wants to be here, but hey, you’ve all made it this far. EPISODE 66 -70 First of all, props to Ning Yi and Ning Qi for making it look like my computer screen is cracking open when they cry over their moms’ deaths. Yes, both of their mothers die in …
EPISODE 61 – 65 RECAPS There are a lot of moments in these episodes where you’re just not sure whether these guys are starting to like Feng Zhiwei romantically or not. They just keep giving her looks. It’s all very confusing. Yuan Hong is really good with the “you’ve got my attention” look, though. Onto …
You know, there’s a line between a ruthless villain and a despicable one, Ning Qi has crossed that line here. And of course, the actor did a great job of conveying that transition. Is it on purpose, though? Did they really want to make Ning Qi into this kind of villain or did the writing …
Okkkk… we all knew this was coming. I mean, unless you’re watching this drama for the first time, in which case, I completely empathize with your rage. EPISODE 51 – 55 RECAPS Let me start by saying that the tragedy that happens here is no single person’s fault. Xin Ziyan prioritizes Ning Yi and does …
All right, this is the beginning of the end of all hopes and dreams. It’s just going to be tears, broken hearts, and horrible dancing from now on. EPISODE 46 – 50 RECAPS First thing first, we are introduced to a new character in this arc, an intelligent and courageous woman who is Yan Huaishi’s …
A lot of things happen in these episodes, like… A LOT. But the most important thing is that we’ve finally reached that ultimate climax – Feng Zhiwei’s real identity as a woman being revealed. EPISODE 41 – 45 RECAPS It all happens when the princess decides she must marry “Wei Zhi”, egged on by Ning …
Who would’ve thought a box could create so much trouble. EPISODE 36 – 40 RECAPS The emperor is having a big banquet for his birthday. Everyone is super hyped about it. Princess Shaoning asks Zhiwei to be her plus one. Helian Zheng is invited as well and he also wants Zhiwei to accompany him. All …
EPISODE 31 – 35 RECAPS These episodes are filled with Helian Zheng’s unsuccessful attempts to get it on with Zhiwei. This man is so fascinated by her that he just CANNOT stop smiling and staring. So he goes to Feng Zhiwei’s house, right, with no plan, and intends to charm her into being his concubine. …
A lot happens in these episodes. here are the highlights: EPISODE 26 – 30 RECAPS Ning Yi and Xin Ziyan are still holding their dates meetings in secret. Ning Qi, the 7th Prince, has started to show signs of duplicity and deceit but is still adorable around his mom and his wife. It looks like …
25 episodes in and we finally get some… sniffing. EPISODE 21 – 25 RECAPS The emperor, after a lot of investigation, has decided to lock up the crown prince and clear the name of his 3rd son, aka Ning Yi’s favourite brother, who died unjustly. Ning Yi almost passes out from happiness. Shortly afterwards, the …