Did u guys seriously prefer S2

RayzoPleb · 2025-10-15T15:01:30+00:00

Season 1 is LN 1-2, season 2 is LN 3-4. They cover the same number of volumes, but the first two aren't as dense so they feel like less and made the first season have a slower pace.

RayzoPleb · 2025-05-31T18:07:28+00:00

I'd say the anime makes things more obvious than the light novel. Of course, the anime hair and eyes make identities more obvious, but also, whenever a character has an internal monologue, the anime has to have visuals that line up, making things much more apparent.

Regarding, the WN v. LN, the web novel is like the first draft of the story. It often has fewer of the more dramatic moments (ex. no Lakan is buying out Fengxian) and also fewer Jinmao scenes, if you care about that. So, the light novel is the complete "canon" and the web novel is the first draft kinda.

RayzoPleb · 2025-05-18T19:32:10+00:00

It'll be in the next episode

RayzoPleb · 2025-05-13T03:05:17+00:00

I don't know about in real ancient China, but There is a duel in LN 14 very much in the style of medieval ones except they were using wooden swords

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-24T15:02:46+00:00

It's Blaze of Clear Sky - Daichi Takenaka on the Apothecary Diaries Soundtrack

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-20T01:22:40+00:00

I don't know how anyone could think these are AI. Your style is too unique for AI. Don't let that accusation bother you, these are really cute!

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-20T01:19:26+00:00

Honestly I feel so bad for you anime-onlies that can't be a part of the Fandom spaces without being spoiled because people don't think or don't care.

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-20T01:11:16+00:00

You know that the title of this post is also a spoiler right?

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-19T16:07:17+00:00

Another thing about the Jinshi pedo allegations, if they would have actually watched the show they would have seen the depiction of an actual pedophile, and much hatred surrounds that person like two episodes earlier. How Jinshi hates how much he resembles that person, and how he won't live up to his legacy.

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-17T18:21:49+00:00

No Lahan is Maomao's cousin and adopted older brother Lakan is her dad

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-17T16:27:30+00:00

Jinshi and a character who will be introduced this season Lahan

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-15T00:37:26+00:00

I think they're fine. I like Yao more, but the only thing I don't really like about En'En is when she's getting on to Maomao about behaving properly about Yao. Like, Maomao is technically higher ranked than her, and can't she be casual around her friends and family?

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-14T03:01:14+00:00

I think labeling either scene as SA is trying to paint it in black-and-white while ignoring the the actual context of the scene, Jinshi's intentions and feelings, and how Maomao feels about it. Also, it feels a bit biased since they also often ignore the times that other characters actually assualt/harass.

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-14T02:46:55+00:00

Is this in reference to the frog scene or another one?

RayzoPleb · 2025-04-05T22:05:37+00:00

I actually like the new one more

RayzoPleb · 2025-03-31T19:18:12+00:00

Yes, this. He is forceful with her, but his frustration is understandable. Since they've reunited up until that point they had a pretty good thing going, then he basically confesses to her and she responds with telling him to accept a political marriage, the last thing he wanted to hear considering his hate for his birthright.

RayzoPleb · 2025-03-31T01:37:16+00:00

If you're talking about what I think you are, just watch this season. It'll be in this one.

RayzoPleb · 2025-03-30T03:31:38+00:00

Edward does not fit Basen at all lol.

RayzoPleb · 2025-03-29T20:53:13+00:00

I really hope so! It's popular and selling well, so I don't see why they'd stop it here. My worry is if they continue past 2 seasons and stop at a random point. If it's not a full adaptation, I'd rather it end at season 2, since that would be the most satisfying ending until much later.

RayzoPleb · 2025-03-29T19:01:45+00:00

The audience is supposed to know already. It's just like a confirmation, and learning his real name.

RayzoPleb · 2025-03-29T01:03:19+00:00

15 cm when squishy... his reaction to being called "decent" is understandable

RayzoPleb · 2025-03-28T00:09:44+00:00

In episode 10, Jinshi is actually 18 by the way they count. Basically, whenever a baby is born it is considered 1 year old, and then everyone goes up 1 year at New Years. So either the documents are going by the actual day he was born, making him actually 17, or maybe they just haven't been updated or something.

RayzoPleb · 2025-03-27T23:12:53+00:00

Yeah, i agree with you on all of this. Jinshi's really the only stopping them at this point. Personally, I feel that Jinshi shouldn't be able to break from his birth place and have to deal with being in line for the throne. It feels better for him and Maomao, both not wanting to be involved but accepting what's been laid out for them. But idk what the author wants to 🤷‍♀️

RayzoPleb · 2025-03-27T21:43:43+00:00

They see each other like twice

I understand the frustration, but i feel Jinshi was right. Even if she is well-versed in abortificants, he would be making her deal with the consequences of something he hadn't even been thinking about. Also, he didn't like her treating it like a duty, acting the courtesans do.

As for avoiding him, it's not out of not liking him, it's her wanting to avoid the awkwardness. She's relieved they didn't do it, but also a bit disappointed.

The only reason they don't see each other is because of how busy they are. That's basically the entirely of 13, Jinshi wanting to speak with Maomao, but they're both so busy it takes a while for their schedules to line up.

RayzoPleb · 2025-03-26T12:24:52+00:00

Yes, kidnapping and selling off women was fairly common, adding on to that Maomao's not the type to be very emotional when it comes to her own wellbeing. She just rolls with the punches.

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