Mouse

Finally got around to checking this one out and the verdict is… I am absolutely loving it! 
 

I find all the characters interesting and the chemistry between the leads is so good! The ending of ep 6 got my heart racing!! 
 

The king is so crazy. He’s so abusive. He’s harsh and cruel and he claims to do it out of love for Yi San but really, he acts on impulse based on whether he feels he is being threatened or ridiculed. 
 

This is my first time seeing Jun Ho and I am impressed. Now crushing hard on him. 

I like that this drama is giving us a closer look at the daily lives and challenges of being a court lady. I now have a better appreciation for them. 
 

i love that Deok-I’m is written as an intelligent and capable female lead, making her an equal partner to Yi San. Can’t wait to see how the rest of it unfolds. 

13 minutes ago, themarchioness said:

Looks like he was misled because also in the previews there was a scene with Wanting and the assistant to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce guy, and it sounds like they worked together to plant the picture in the photo album.

I knew Wanting was going to come back and cause problems. I just hope Wanqing can help TXL come to his senses. 

Thank you for the preview @themarchioness! That preview makes me so sad! I don't understand why TXL won't just tell MWQ. He's going to feel like such a jerk if it turns out he was misled. I do hope they get over this together. 

2 hours ago, themarchioness said:

Preview for 28-30: https://m.facebook.com/YOUKU/videos/285759633468614/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&refsrc=deprecated&ref=sharing&_rdr

 

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Ugh…. I knew we hadn’t seen the last of Wanting, and she was going to return to make more trouble. Argh. Feeling a little disappointed in TXL that he won’t talk things out with MWQ. Let’s hope this is just a short blip in their marriage. 

 

Sad I can't see the preview! It says "Content not found" 

I am tempted to check this out because I love Jung Hae In. 

Preview for ep 27-28

Okay, done watching ep 21 - 22.

My thoughts...

I am not watching yet because I wasn't aware of this one. LOL

But now that you mentioned it, I'm going to check it out. 

9 hours ago, themarchioness said:

My heart is already breaking for XGY and his Pei friend…

 

I liked the point Uncle Liao made when he asked TXL about his future plans…. Cuz these warlords in-fighting, that could go on forever and to what end? Can’t wait to find out what big things TXL ends up doing. Feels like it’s setting him up for more than just taking down Evil Daddy Xu. Especially now that Pie’s dad is coming back into the mix.

Yes, me too. How disappointed these two will be when they find out how crooked their fathers truly are. I just hope that they won't get discouraged by it. Rather, I would love to see them fight alongside TXL to correct the system. I also cannot wait to see what TXL is going to end up doing because Uncle Liao is right. This war between warlords will not end even if TXL were to win against Xo Bojun. It's only a matter of time before someone else comes after him. It's also sad that ultimately, it's the civilians and the soldiers who pay the price for these struggles for power among men.

Saw this on the internet today and makes me sort of giddy thinking they might be dating IRL.. 

https://38jiejie.com/2020/10/14/chen-xingxu-sparks-dating-rumors-with-fall-in-love-co-star-zhang-jingyi-after-he-was-allegedly-spotted-coming-out-of-her-hotel-room/

But, I'm the type that doesn't really care if the leads of a drama end up together IRL or not. All I really care about is that they end up together in the drama 

Honestly this drama just can’t do anything wrong! Every episode is just so good!!

I am all caught up until ep 20 and can I just say that I’m sooooo glad that TXL and MWQ are finally together?! Every scene they have together makes my heart flutter 

I’ve mentioned this before but I just have to mention it again… they are so perfect for each other. Even when TXL doesn’t tell MWQ everything right away, she always knows or senses what he’s up to. Unlike before, her trust in him is now so complete that even when he doesn’t give her all the details, she doesn’t panic or get upset. Rather, she goes with his flow because she knows he’s always after her best interests. 
 

I love the scene where TXL meets MWQ privately at a hotel room before he goes to buy western medicine. Not only was it so sweet of them to be showing affection for each other but I love that MWQ knew right away that there was something off with TXL. And although he hesitated at first, we can see that he, too, is also showing his trust in her by opening up to her and involving her in all of his affairs. Because of this, she was able to successfully assist him. I love that she was supportive even though selling medicine meant that there was a risk they would be implicated as assisting the south. I love that all he said was that he had to repay a kindness and she replied with “then a kindness shall be repaid”. Such simple words but the meaning and intent ran deep. 
 

I also loved the scene when Xu Bojun and MWQ’s dad (can’t remember his name right now) we’re arranging the marriage. You can see MWQ trying as hard as she could to get out of it without exposing anything. And how cute of TXL to be discreetly listening in on the conversation. And the look they gave each other! 
 

I love that when TXL told her not to worry and that he’ll come up with something, she trusted him right away. And how cute was the scene of them “fake fighting”?! I die at how adorable these two are!! 

So it looks like apart from Xo Bojun, Marshal Pei’s father also plays dirty. I think the end of ep 20 might be leading to Guangyao telling Marshal Pei about their fathers’ arms dealing.

I saw this preview for ep 25-26. Looks like at this point TXL and MWQ are already married? Did I misunderstand?

Ladies, I think I need to rewatch ep 17 & 18 just to see all the sweet moments between TXL and MWQ again! 

The look on TXL's face when he realizes that MWQ actually meant to kiss him the last time she got drunk, is priceless! You can see surprise, recognition and joy all manifested in his eyes. I am sooo soooo glad that MWQ took the initiative because I feel like it's another proof of her ability to go for what she wants.

Poor Tan Si was left out shivering in the cold while TXL held a sleeping MWQ in the warm car.  

I laughed when MWQ woke up and tells TXL that he should go meet her father and propose marriage now. I was like "whoa!" they literally just confessed their feelings for each other and now they're getting engaged?! But I remind myself this is a different time period so that was quite normal at that time. Not that I'm complaining either, there's nothing more I want than for them to get married and start having babies! 

When TXL says that he can't propose marriage yet, it was so cute how pouty MWQ was! And I love how TXL tells her that every time he has kept something from her, even when she doesn't know or understand it, it's always been for her good so she needs to trust that whatever it is he is doing, he's always thinking of her welfare. 

The scene where MWQ presses for a reason as to why TXL wants to keep their relationship secret was really good too because MWQ figured it out without TXL actually telling her. She figured out that he wanted to keep their relationship a secret so that should the conflict between TXL and Xo Bojun go south, she won't be implicated. I love that despite her desire to get justice for her brother, she'd rather let it all go than lose TXL. 

Okay, I really need to re-watch because it's just so good! Now I don't know how I am going to wait for the next episodes!!! 

Found another trailer but this time from ep 17-22. Ugh, I don’t like that our couple has already confessed their feelings for each other but now it looks like a Wanqing is getting pressure to marry Guang Yao 

I wonder what role Min Da Cheng is going to play in taking down Xo Bojun. 

Found this preview for ep 21-22 on YouTube and I need to know what is happening!!! 
 

it looks she gets engaged to Guangyao but then she’s on a date with TXL?!  

4 hours ago, SnT said:

Oliver Chen is officially on my list of to watch idol. i am his fan now!!!!

lol the same for me!! This is the first drama of his I’ve seen and I’m now a fan. 

Ep 15-16 were both so exciting. I found myself thoroughly captivated by how everything unfolded. I think we can all agree that TXL is smart but his intelligence shined so much in these 2 episodes. He knew how to get Min Da Cheng to confess but also worked with Wanqing to expose the whole truth so that the stepmother and Wanting could no longer lie. It was so satisfying to watch the whole truth come out and the stepmom could no longer weasel her way out of it. Finally, Wanqing, her mother and brother got the justice they so deserved. Now, Wanqing is the only person set to inherit the Mu family fortune. I think this is a major milestone in this drama as she would now have some measure of influence in the Mu family. Now she can better support TXL. 
 

I suspect that TXL knows that Xu Bojun was behind Min Da Cheng. This is why he had arranged for Guangyao to switch rooms. I believe his main purpose was to let Guangyao realize that his father had something to do with this fiasco. It’s actually pretty genius. TXL knew that if the assassin’s hesitated to kill Guangyao, it’s because they not only recognize him but also bec they work for his father. And the scene where Guangyao asks Su Hong Chen to hold the pen as he re-enacts the slapping away of the injection proved to him that the assassin dropped it on purpose so as not to harm him. So this basically tells Guangyao that he cannot be harmed. Why? Because they worked for his dad. 
 

10 hours ago, laurisse said:

Viewers are writing in protest for the sudden appearance of an unexpected cliche on the drama’s official website.

 

Well, they're not alone.  Here comes the whole band 

I supposed in this day and age of dramas, everyone is past the amnesia arc and just don't have the tolerance for it anymore, considering that there are many other tropes they could have gone with instead. 

8 hours ago, stroppyse said:

If they have to have an amnesia arc, I can see why it happened after YG-DD relationship started, but before they were on firm grounds. It basically draws out the tension and uncertainty for the OTP.  Can't have a kdrama with everything smooth sailing.

LOL so true! I was so excited for YG and DD to finally confess their feelings and for Sara to get kicked out that the thought of a reset so-to-speak - having to go through it all again is something I don't want to see. 

The only consolation I have is the thought that Sara is going to get rejected all over again and it will probably be worse the second time around.

4 minutes ago, laurisse said:

I'm hoping for some jealous YG scenes. I hope some hot, younger character, maybe also rich would take a liking to DD and make YG jealous. That might hasten YG realizing his feelings for DD. I hope so! Because most of the scenes are about DD taking actions about her feelings. I need YG to put some more effort. 

I totally agree with this! I would love to see some jealousy from YG! 
 

But this is why I was a bit disappointed that the amnesia arc started already because I wanted to see more of how YG was going to come to terms with the age gap. I feel like that’s where he needs to fight for their relationship and be proud of it. I also can’t wait for him to openly defend her and tell everyone that she’s his! 

8 minutes ago, themarchioness said:

 

That was sooooo precious. I had to rewind it twice; I couldn't get enough of it. Haha!

 

 

  Honestly, apart from the ML, he may be my second fave.  I just adore his earnestness.  I'm reeeally looking forward to seeing how his romance with Fourth Sis unfolds.  

 

 

Oh, the entire time all that was going on around him, I kept thinking: this is like a theatrical show for XGY.  He has front row seats to a circus, LOL... I loved how when MWQ walked in at one point with a questioning look on her face, he just ever so slightly shrugged his shoulders.  

 

XGY's not a bad guy, but he's just not the one for the FL... I actually do hope he finds someone worthy because he is deserving.  Honestly, I'd prefer the actress with him than with Su Hong Chen.  But the drama is so far making no indications in that direction and I don't know if they'll introduce someone else later on.  We'll have to see what romantic plans the drama has for him, if at all.  

 

Anyway, I really loved Episode 14.  I liked the scene where they cleared up MWQ being misled about the phone call, but I especially liked the scene where TXL finally told her about how she'd been drugged the other night.  Watching MWQ put all the puzzle pieces together for herself was pure delight to watch.  I like how smart she is.  She and TXL are truly a well-matched pair.  

 

I totally agree with all of this. As much as I like Guangyao, TXL is a much better fit for Wanqing. She is a true compliment to him and vice versa. I feel that if Wanqing and Guangyao were to marry, he would be devoted to her for sure and he would make an excellent father. However, with TXL, there’s this playfulness in their relationship that brings a level of excitement. I don’t know if I’m explaining it right but I see them sitting in their living room, married with children and playfully bickering and flirting with each other. And when TXL comes home and discusses work with her, she’d not only listen to his stories but she’s actually smart enough to help him solve issues. I don’t know, that’s the impression I get. It’s like they’re truly partners in every sense. 
 

Poor Guangyao was in the midst of a spectacle between lovers while recovering from his surgery. 

In the scene where TXL finally tells Wanqing the truth about the night she got drunk and shared with her the other details behind the pawnshop owner and her brother’s death, I appreciated how TXL first asked the soldiers to leave so he could tell her in private. Also, you could see from his expressions and delivery that he was trying his best to slowly give her the details and let her piece it together herself. He was very considerate of her feelings. And the way he held her to comfort her was so sweet. 

I just can’t get enough of this drama. 

1 hour ago, themarchioness said:

The two of them and their signs of jealousy..... they are killing me!!! 

Yes! I love how the two of them are so aware of each other. And TXL's face when he realized that Wanqing was jealous of the actress! 

The scene where the clarify the supposed phone call from TXL to the actress after leaving for only 2 minutes was cute.

1 hour ago, themarchioness said:

Su Hong Chen really irritated me when he jumped at the insinuation that TXL's militia was responsible for the kidnapping.  It bugs me when people leap at something just because it fits what they perceive to be the truth.  He wants to believe that TXL is the bad person in all of this and so at the first opportunity provided, he's places the blame at TXL's door.  Even though his friends are constantly counseling him to think before acting, and to exercise prudence. Sigh.  If he wants me to find him worthy of the actress, he'd better change his ways - soon and fast!  

Yes! I find him quite annoying. I love Marshall Pei though. I love that he doesn't judge unless he has all the facts. Much like Guangyao, he is more concerned about the truth and doing the right thing. Even when Guangyao chose to lie for Su Hong Chen about his back injury, Marshall Pei said "if I remember, it was just a scratch.." He wasn't willing to lie even when it came to the little things.

Thoughts on ep 14

1 hour ago, themarchioness said:

The only thing making me happy this Monday morning is: two new episodes of "Fall in Love" to watch today.   LOL... not at all head over heels charmed by this drama.  ;) 

 

(What am I going to do after Wednesday?  Already dreading it...)

Watching ep 13 as I eat lunch.  I couldn't wait until the end of the work day to watch. 

4 hours ago, ktcjdrama said:

I think this might be where she would come clean about her real identity... 🤔

 

That fly-away handkerchief really has a mind of its own 😂 I am going to just think positively that this time, it is also helping YG and DD to be together, although through a period of amnesia. 
 

I know Anna has extended her invitation to DD to go the States with her. Now that YG is with an amnesia, I’d rather that she didn’t go at all, even if we’re served with a time-jump immediately. I just can’t imagine leaving YG alone with scheming Sara. And yes, I’d like to see her redemption arc ASAP please... 
 

 

Who knew the handkerchief would play such a vital role in this drama. 

I am torn between having DD go to the US or to have her stay, I don't know that the amnesia is what is going to send her packing. I feel like with the amnesia, she's more needed at home to help with the children. I agree with @stroppyse that apart from YG and Anna Kim, she's the only other person that truly cares for and loves the children. But I can see Sara taking advantage of YG's amnesia to get DD fired. She's the first person Sara is going to want to get rid off. So maybe this is the catalyst for her to go overseas. If this is the case, I certainly feel sorry for the little ones as they would be losing DD and Anna Kim. But then again, if DD ends up leaving for the US, how will YG fall in love with her again despite the amnesia? Perhaps it will be some time before Sara sends her away. Maybe YG does fall in love with DD again and Sara then decides to get rid of her at that time. 

34 minutes ago, stroppyse said:

I know what you mean, however, I can't imagine that YG is going to fall for SRa under any circumstances, or that she is clever enough to concoct something that YG will submit to. It might be better for DD to go away and become the person she wants to be so that she can partner YG without feeling as if she is a lacking partner.

I agree with this, DD will have to grow so that she can feel equal to YG. It's just a matter of finding out how.

On 11/12/2021 at 7:32 AM, JenL said:

Oh, I find him totally attractive    His presence is everything and I'm so charmed whenver he's on screen. I think Orad is ticking all the boxes...he looks so broody and sorrowful, is very physically attractive and such a gentle, tortured soul who likes someone he shouldn't like. I wonder if this will have a sad or happy ending...I'm guessing they'll go for a bittersweet open ending, a bit like SOODs?

Yes!! Orad actually hardly ever says anything. Usually he’s just standing nearby, observing and watching Tien Ti and yet, his presence is very noticeable. He plays his character perfectly - like you said - brooding and mysterious but also gentle, sweet and thoughtful. I love him. 
 

and for some reason I find their kissing scenes so sweet. Their kisses are more of the innocent type but there is depth in them. 
 

After watching ep 6, I am curious to find out Fali and Toem’s motives. I feel like there’s definitely more to them. I am not fully convinced that Fali is acting according to Kakarayan’s orders. And Toem mentions a “secret” he is careful to protect. 
 

I was so sad for the 2 girls - Ai Ting and Ai Yi to have been separated in the end. My heart broke for them. 
 

It looks like Tien Ti is going to realize soon that her memories were erased because she fell for Orad and it was forbidden. And now Fali seems to have given Orad an ultimatum that involves him correcting their courses - Tien Ti would have to die again according to plan. I don’t know if Orad can do it. 

12 hours ago, Mizv said:

Enjoying this “forbidden” drama.  feeling sexual tension building up between the main leads.  have no interest in the side storylines… am currently in love with the FF button…my bad. when He said. STOP RUNNING AWAY.  Very cool he is trying to give her space. 

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When they finally kiss, it better be good!

 

nice to see you over here too! 

I am actually liking this drama. You’re right, the sexual tension between the leads is definitely palpable and I cannot wait until XQY finally admits that she likes MLZ. They have great chemistry together. 
 

I don’t think that MLZ is a player. Rather, he is popular with women - meaning that women frequently approach him but it doesn’t seem to me like he reciprocates. He actually finds them bothersome. Which is why at that party with the “lottery”, he didn’t want to participate and it was his friends who had set him up. 
 

Him meeting XQY was a complete coincidence and I think he didn’t expect to be so attracted to her. It didn’t seem like he had any plans of pursuing her but he ended up falling for her and caring for her at some point. However, since XQY decided to get back with FYX, he can’t openly make a move since she was careful in setting boundaries with him. He’s pushing the envelope though and keeps crossing the line because of how much he likes her and also because he disagrees with her decision to get back with FYX. 
 

At this point I think they are both aware that they like each other. But XQY needs to sort out her feelings with FYX and realize on her own that she’s only with him for sentimental reasons. That’s the point MLZ was making - that although they have been together for 10 years, they’re actually strangers in a sense. They’ve grown apart without realizing it. MLZ actually knows more about XQY at this point compared to FYX. 
 

32 minutes ago, stroppyse said:

 

Ugh. I haven't had time to watch this week's episodes, but maybe I'll hold off now for a bit since I'm not a huge fan of throwing amnesia into the story. It was going so well. Oh well.

I know right? I was really hoping the writers scrapped the amnesia arc but alas, ‘‘twas not so. 

I personally feel like the amnesia arc is unnecessary but I suppose they’re using it to prove that even if YG’s memories were erased, he would still fall for DD and Sara still wouldn’t have a chance. It makes me chuckle thinking that Sara is going to get rejected twice. 
 

I’m curious to see the extent of YG’s amnesia. Will he lose all of his memories or just his memories of the past year or so? 
 

I feel like the real issue in this drama is how they would deal with the huge age gap - having those around them accept their relationship as well as how the children will deal with it. I was really hoping to see the age gap issue be addressed because that’s where it was headed already. The amnesia arc, I feel, is just a distraction from the real issue. 
 

The way YG responded to Sara was so satisfying for me. As it turns out, she’s liked him since even before he was with his wife. Unfortunately for Sara, YG never noticed her and still only sees her as an employee. She’s delusional to think that just because she’s done so much for him, that he would immediately develop feelings for her.

so it turns out that YG’s wife didn’t know Sejong is Sara’s baby. I wonder though why Sara chose to leave Sejong at their doorstep. I suppose bec they were an affluent family that could provide him with a better life but she was also familiar with YG and his wife.
 

I am sad that indeed, we have an amnesia arc and also just whenYG and DD were starting their relationship. The scene of them making heart eyes for each other at the fashion show was so adorable. It makes me sad that YG has been struck with amnesia before he’s had a chance to come to terms with dating a much younger woman. 
 

I wonder how long the amnesia is going to last for. Ugh, I was so happy to see Sara go and now the thought of her coming back into the picture is making me upset. 
 

12 minutes ago, Mizv said:

@Mouse good video post now am hooked at ep 1

accidentally ended up here in this forum.  nice to find a drama to marathon on a lazy Sunday. (While patiently waiting for other drama to be subbed) 

I’m glad you decided to check it out! Come post here whenever you get a chance. Really enjoying this drama and the leads have such great chemistry. Also really love that all the characters are pretty intelligent and it’s interesting to watch the dynamic.