I am still in the first few episodes. But the political marriage is all about difficulties. The women in the Wei household are against her. She has to win over everyone. From the Lord of Wei to the rest.
She connects with her cousin & has Boya now. She planned & executed her plan with ease. But it is now an uphill task to win over Lord Wei. Helping him with food & changing his pillows is a small matter.
She meets with his grandmother. She is a Royal lady. Inviting her to play the game of Go, she advices her to retreat back to win! ‘You lose some, you win some’. The lady is grand. Permitting this marriage shows her magnality.
Xiao Qiao realizes that she is not talking about the game but her marriage. With the Qiao flag atop in Boya, she won. But now planning further will need her to take her husband in confidence. And win his confidence in her.
With the rivalry , he is apprehensive. Her move has made him move away. Establishing trust is never easy. The bond between the two is delicate.
I just felt the young of today need someone like the clever grandmother. Without showing displeasure or criticizing her, she made the young woman realize her mistake. Her mother-in-law blinded by his cousin cannot look further.
The tussle of power is so relevant in today’s times! We don’t need swords or a battle field to fight. Our life everyday is a fight. Against injustice, poverty, rights claimed, responsibilities not taken et al.
She meets the advisor & talks with him. She is the lady of the land, he speaks with care & utmost respect. He knows she is clever & will find a way around.
After every episode it gives something to think about.
Of course it has fights. But as the old lady suggested, ‘Did you see him off ? In future if he doesn’t have to fight??’ Now, that is a thought.
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