In the novel, in their previous life, Song Mo and DZ took a refuge at a squire's house but they never greeted each other.

In the morning, SM encountered DZ's daughter and he said he was on his way to the temple to pay respect to his sister.  Who is he referring to?  His maternal cousin sister who committed suicide following the fall of the Jiang's family?  I think she was the one because Song Mo decided to marry her so that she could be excluded from the Jiang family's arrest.

 Liz Mathew:

Little confusion, is it showing in the drama the part where he cut his brother's hand and killing his father.. I feel totally lost .. seems to have missed it

They cut too many details from the novel. Eps 1 finished in a flash. But his reputation is indeed very bad and it is also fact that he killed his father and brother. The reason why he killed them? They did the most evil thing to his most dearest ones, even kicked him out of the house (remember the scene where he got punished? The same thing was supposed to happen if not bcos Dou Zhao saved him). That's why when she met him, she was confused seeing him being so gentle with a little girl and thought "He might not be as bad as what they said".  

Why did Dou Zhao chose Chen QuShi to be her tutor??

 Cesia_07:

I mean some people said the arrow man is Song Han or Prince Qing or even Chen Jia. But I assume he is Wang Ge. Red brocade robe, ugly old face. When I watched the scene with brightness to the max, I'm pretty sure it is Wang Ge. So I ask you a favor, if you have wetv or anything, please do watch the scene with max brightness and let me know who do you think it is 🙏 you can see Wang Ge's face (ep 1) or Prince Qing (ep 13) or even Dou Shishu to compare.

The mystery is who will gain from the murders of the Crown Prince and Prince Qing in the drama?

In the previous universe, Song Mo had already executed the Crown Prince and when he was at the temple knowing Prince Qing was aiming to kill him, he had already instructed his soldiers to execute Prince Qing.

So, who is the third royal family member who stands to gain the throne following the deaths of the Crown Prince and Prince Qing?

The Eunuch at the temple was definitely working for someone else, not Prince Qing.

 Liz Mathew:

Why did Dou Zhao chose Chen QuShi to be her tutor??

because in previous life she is only a married woman stuck in the home and inner chambers and only had surface knowledge of things that she heard about and what happened.

She needed an educated man who has knowledge of people's connections and the intricate maneuverings of the court factions. 

unless you're asking why him? he is the best one she could find, since he needs a saviour otherwise other scholars already have been recognized and have official posts and won't even look at her helping hand.

This is why she can armour herself better against other families or people who know about her wealth.  Also to fight agaisnt her uncle covertly. As you can see being an unmarried woman she still is being plotted and used by her uncle. 

 mparthur:

The mystery is who will gain from the murders of the Crown Prince and Prince Qing in the drama?

In the previous universe, Song Mo had already executed the Crown Prince and when he was at the temple knowing Prince Qing was aiming to kill him, he had already instructed his soldiers to execute Prince Qing.

So, who is the third royal family member who stands to gain the throne following the deaths of the Crown Prince and Prince Qing?

The Eunuch at the temple was definitely working for someone else, not Prince Qing.

possibly the enemies of Duke Ding, those who also stand to gain from the death of a strong general that guards the country. Possibly a neighbouring kingdom . Prince Qing was guarding the border too, with his death and both armies wiped out and Song Mo turned into traitor and also killed, who is left to protect the country, it becomes easy pickings for an invasion.

 mparthur:

In the novel, in their previous life, Song Mo and DZ took a refuge at a squire's house but they never greeted each other.

In the morning, SM encountered DZ's daughter and he said he was on his way to the temple to pay respect to his sister.  Who is he referring to?  His maternal cousin sister who committed suicide following the fall of the Jiang's family?  I think she was the one because Song Mo decided to marry her so that she could be excluded from the Jiang family's arrest.

Song Mo had a SISTER, the daughter of Madam Jiang, his mother. Bcos of Song Yichun and Song Han, she died and Song Mo knew it too late. But thankfully in the current lifetime, Dou Zhao found out about this sister and told Song Mo about it. Song Mo sent Chen Jia to save her. He gave her a new name, Jiang Yan and she lives in his mansion as "cousin". The couple introduce her to Song family relatives and they all acknowledge her as Madam Jiang's daughter.

All of female members of Jiang family committed suicide in the first lifetime. While in this lifetime, his mother asked Song Mo to marry his oldest cousin, but she commited suicide after her boyfriend died.

 Liz Mathew:

Why did Dou Zhao chose Chen QuShi to be her tutor??

The Bie sisters (Suxin and Sulan) father was framed and dying. Chen Qushui is their father's friend. He suggested the sisters to ask Dou Zhao for help. When meeting them, Dou Zhao realized Chen Qushui is a knowledgeable, exactly what she needs. Dou Zhao saved Bie sisters and they became her maids. She then asked Chen Qushui to be her mentor/advisor. He then works at her bookstore as accountant. Dou Zhao and Chen Qushui always discuss about everything. Even Song Mo is actually jealous that Dou Zhao has Chen Qushui, even though he himself has Yan Chaoqing, his own advisor.

 mparthur:

Definitely not Song Han because the face looks more mature and seasoned and square jaw.


Yeah definitely not song han, they body build is different 

 mparthur:

The mystery is who will gain from the murders of the Crown Prince and Prince Qing in the drama?

In the previous universe, Song Mo had already executed the Crown Prince and when he was at the temple knowing Prince Qing was aiming to kill him, he had already instructed his soldiers to execute Prince Qing.

So, who is the third royal family member who stands to gain the throne following the deaths of the Crown Prince and Prince Qing?

The Eunuch at the temple was definitely working for someone else, not Prince Qing.

Yeah right I was also thinking about that, there should be another prince that hasn't been introduced yet or so

As a drama plot is more twisted and it varies from the novel - I have a feeling that there is third party hidden in the darkness which might be either enemy of late emperor - who is trying to destroy the kingdom - or Jiang family enemy who had associated with prince Qing and wants a revenge.
and that tattoo will be a key to discover who that person might be.

 vesca:

As a drama plot is more twisted and it varies from the novel - I have a feeling that there is third party hidden in the darkness which might be either enemy of late emperor - who is trying to destroy the kingdom - or Jiang family enemy who had associated with prince Qing and wants a revenge.
and that tattoo will be a key to discover who that person might be. 

so many theories and I'm just too excited to see which one is right (⚈∇⚈ ) 

Does anyone know  which chapter will the mc be pregnant?

 ashmeal:

Does anyone know  which chapter will the mc be pregnant?

I didn't read the novel so I don't know about that

Today's Episode 19 shows Dou Zhou's fifth uncle was informed by his master to go along with Duke Yong's marriage proposal.

The Empress seems to be a good person as well as the Grand Princess.  So, the bad person is so hard to detect.

Song Han is really displaying the traits of an evil man like his father.  His affection for his black cat is creepy.