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Yes, according to the novel, that's what happens.

I feel like the reason why Shiyi is adamant about it is because she knows that she has a supporter in Xu Lingyi. As you guys said, she was ready to give it up if the family didn't want her to continue her dealings with Xian Pavilion. However, Xu Lingyi told her that she can do what she likes as long as he's still around. I have a feeling that's where she got her bravery from. Plus, I have a feeling she also feels indebted with the teacher because the teacher was kind of like her "saviour" when she was younger (she didn't have a happy childhood in that family, remember)? The teacher was also the one who asked her to help out with the store. And since she regards Xian Pavilion as her home, it made her feelings even stronger (thus the reason why she didn't want to let it go).

Wowwww. James Bond concept? They look so good here! So sophisticated!!!

Thanks @panda-pop Wasn't this part actually kind of hilarious? Like, they always trick him. But he always fall for it. I mean... Even the stupidest person should be able to recognize it after getting tricked again and again. Then again, Houye & Shiyi are great actors. Plus, no one would have realized that their trust & love for each other are bone-deep. Btw, aside from all the angst in ep 37-42, I was really happy to see Houye wearing so many other coloured robes! Super flattering & makes our Houye look so dashing!

Wow... ep 37-42 was such a ride. There were happy scenes, sad scenes, angst scenes.. Gosh.. How did this drama become so dramatic?! Please allow me to let off some steam.. >.< I'm sad that we only have 3 episodes to go. But looking back at this week's 6 episodes, I'm kinda glad they shortened the drama. Or else, we'll have more nervewrecking episodes.. I think this is good enough! Btw, some "sweet" scenes, like the scene where Shiyi played the instrument in the middle of the pond, hasn't come out yet right? I wonder what the 3 last episodes will be like since, based on the preview for ep44, it seems like Shiyi will get out soon? Not sure what happened, but it should be something good since the 4 members of Xu family (Houye, 5th brother, Danyang & MIL) were thanking because the emperor said something. I heard "1 month", "Shiyi" and "emperor" before those 4 started bowing and saying their thanks. Any ideas? PS: I'm glad I wasn't born then. I can't imagine not being able to do whatever I want and only being expected to give birth to children & taking care of the household+husband. And with those kind of in-laws? Goodness gracious.

Hahahaha.

There's also a picture on the drama's official Weibo where Concubine Qin is crying. The latest video they uploaded also showed But seeing from the image spoilers, I guess we'll see the downfall of both concubines? Then how did the prison scene come about? I can't figure it out!

Awwww. Why is Zhun Ge crying? And look at the fierce faces of Shiyi & Houye! Our beloved couple is united & becoming stronger together while parenting & protecting their kid!

wahhh!!! Really?!?!?! If it's true, I'll be soooo happy! I love their bed scenes, especially after those failed bed scenes before ep35 hahahaha. I need more!!!! Their sweetness is just off the roof when they're on the bed! (dun ask me why. I don't know as well. Ask Wallace or Tan Songyun instead lol) Agree. For some reason, Wallace looks much younger in historical dramas, most likely because of the hairdo, clothing and aura itself. In modern dramas, he looks much older (although he doesn't look like his real age). However, because the female leads he usually act with are much younger, there isn't really a balance between both of them. In The Sword and The Brocade, what worked was the fact that the plot itself required Houye to be someone much older/mature than Shiyi. Also, Wallace (dressed in historical garb) really looks dashing and manly in these clothings, whereas Shiyi really looks sweet and mature (props to Tan Songyun for bringing the best out of Shiyi and successfully acting as someone very calm/smart/mature. I think this is her first time doing such a role right?).

Wait.. There's another brown one? How many brown/old rose-coloured clothes/robes does Houye own? How come I remembered it as the same one? Oopsss... hahahaha Btw.. I wonder if we're going to get another bed scene? I mean.. they did the deed in ep 35, and then in ep 36, they had the talk on the bed. And yes, we have a lot of sweet scenes between them. But I LOVE their bed scenes. Feels super romantic. Can we have another bed scene? T.T For some reason, it feels like we won't get another kiss/bed scene between Shiyi & Houye – just hugs & forehead kisses. Noooooooo T.T

Yep, this one. Like, for some reason, his chest area looks too tight and his shoulders look too droopy when he wears this one, unlike when we wears the darker-coloured robes.

Gosh... Those pics of Houye in back are just.... Can he wear more of those clothes? Or is it a no-go now because Houye is too happy? That brown robe really doesn't flatter his body. It looks too droopy somehow.. :(

I honestly have no idea what they're watching... It's either I've been watching it all wrong or they've been watching it all wrong. And seeing from what the majority are saying, I don't think I've been misunderstanding anything lol. Shiyi is such a strong women & a sweetheart. Why would anyone hate her (except for that instance where she doubted Houye. But then again, she's still so young and hasn't seen much of the world yet, unlike Houye, so we can give her some slack there, yea?)? You know.. I'm wondering... why was madame Luo so mean to Shiyi's mom & Shiyi? Is it because the dad seems to love Shiyi's mom (hence, madame Luo was jealous?)? I remember when they returned to Luo mansion in ep1, the dad seemed very happy but then he had to curb it down because madame Luo was glaring at him. Is that why madame Luo always slighted Shiyi's mom & Shiyi?

Yes they will! According to the stills that are around, they have a daughter?

Oh gosh... Don't remind me of this one. Didn't the leads in Yunxi consummate their marriage by the second last episode or something before that noble idiocy ending? lol. At least Houye and Shiyi wasn't like that *phew*. And the fact that they did it in the beginning of ep35 and not the end means we get 11 eps of Houye & Shiyi together (well.. let's also count the prison scene as being together because we know they're tight in terms of their feelings).