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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Currently watching Pursuit of Jade and The First Jasmine. Have to mentally adjust my thoughts on which of Lin Mu Ran’s character is onscreen. Villainous Sui Yuan Qing from PoJ on the left, adorable assassin Han Ming Xi from TFJ.

Lin Mu Ran, Chinese actor in Pursuit of Jade, with a high hair top. He’s in a dark robe. He’s standing in front of an airy wall screen.

Lin Mu Ran, Chinese actor in The First Jasmine. It’s a closeup of him with a large hat that ties at his chin. He’s dressed in gray robe over a blue top.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

@growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social It started filming a couple of days ago but we are still going to put in the vault because it involves food! Drama is called The Palace Stewardess. mydramalist.com/795192-the-p...

Four separate photos of the two main leads in a Chinese costume drama. Upper left is female in a light blue robe with a white inner top. She’s wearing a robe around her waist. She’s holy a basket of green lettuce leaves. Her hair is tied up with a white floral barrette.

Upper right is male in armor with a white robe underneath. His hair is tied up.

Bottom left is a side view of the female.

Bottom right is the side view of the male lead holding a sword in both hands.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

She is Fu Yixiao, the best archer in the world and a commander in Jinxiu. He is Feng Suige, Killer God/Fiirst Prince of Susha. Once they get together, they become a most wholesome couple. There are no misunderstandings. Great pacing, gorgeous visuals, and amazing fight scenes.

Female lead from Chinese costume drama, Fated Hearts. She is in armor. Underneath she has on flowy red robes.

Male lead from is Chinese costume drama, Fated Hearts. He is in the front middle in regal dark blue robe. Behind him ads court officials.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Look, @scribblingsandy.bsky.social @isobelcarr.com our couple in Blossom just started filming a new drama. They are the leads in Tigers Sniff the Rose. She’s a princess & he’s a scholar. Do you see, @growlycub.bsky.social? Her ears are covered. 😂

Photo of Chinese actress Meng Ziyi in black costume for currently filming drama Tigers Sniff the Rose.

Photo of Chinese actor Li Yunrui in white costume for currently filming drama Tigers Sniff the Rose.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

@growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social @isobelcarr.com Quick thoughts on the first 2 eps of Blossom. Silver haired Song Mo is stunning. 2nd ep was hard to watch with everything that happened with Dou Zhao’s mother. That poor magnolia tree.

Screenshot of Song Mo, work silver hair, male lead of Chinese costume drama, Blossom.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I only managed to watch ep. 32 last night. Romancelandia has the infamous chapter 32. Cdramaland now has the steamy ep. 32.

Photo of main leads from the Chinese historical drama, The Prisoner of Beauty. The female is in white flowy gown, she is lying on top of the male lead, who is wearing a black robe. Her head is to the side, nuzzling his neck.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

So, @growlycub.bsky.social & I talked about the storms in Berlin & Dayton. This a fallen tree in the parking lot of where I work. @isobelcarr.com @scribblingsandy.bsky.social

Photo of a fallen tree in a parking lot in an outdoor shopping center in Beavercreek, Ohio. The fallen tree is perpendicular to the trunk. In the background is the office building of Morgan Stanley.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

@isobelcarr.com @scribblingsandy.bsky.social @isobelcarr.com If you need a drama to watch in between our group watch, I highly rec The Demon Hunter’s Romance, currently airing on Iqiyi. It’s a costume drama w/supernatural elements. The cases are compelling & eerie. mydramalist.com/63991-wu-you...

Screenshot of opening of The Demon Hunter’s Romance. The top is is a drawing of the female lead, next is the hero, then the red head of a dragon. Last is a black cat.

Screenshot from the costume drama, The Demon Hunter’s Romance. Seen on the left is the back of the male lead’s head, wearing a blue outfit. On the right is the female lead in white.

Screenshot from the costume drama, The Demon Hunter’s Romance. Seen on the left is the back of the female lead’s head, wearing a white outfit. On the right is the male lead in blue.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

@isobelcarr.com @growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social Miles was across from me the entire time. 😂 I searched both floors 5 times.

Photo of grey cat, sleeping peacefully on a blanket.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I just went down an Instagram rabbit to verify that the great Patti Smith likes Wang Xing Yue amd Perfect Match. Here are my own screen shots & links to posts. www.instagram.com/p/DGHeyq-SDz... www.instagram.com/p/DFP62WOyao...

Screenshot from Instagram. It shows Patti Smith commenting that the Chinese actor, Wang Xing Yue, is great! There are 4 handclap emojis after that.

Screenshot of a comment by Patti Smith abour Wang Xing Yue, from the Chinese costume drama, Perfect Match. She says, “A great show. You are a wonderful artist.”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I forgot to share this from ep. 35(?). Such a gorgeous shot with the cranes behind them. @growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social @isobelcarr.com

Photo of Chinese costume drama, “ Are You the One?” Shown is the emperor in white, his back facing us. The empress is on the right, in pink. There are cranes behind each of them.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Such a sweet and fun episode. Xingzhou is lucky to have the best bestie and wife. FINALLY. They are officially married. @isobelcarr.com @growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social

Scene from the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” 2 male gentleman are by the front entrance to a wedding hall. The man in red is on the shoulders of the man in gold.

Scene from the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?”A couple is shown in red wedding attire. The man on the right is leaning back, staring lovingly at his wife. The woman on the left is looking lovingly at her husband.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Miantang knows her husband well & it’s great insight into what their married life will be like. @isobelcarr.com @growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social

2 photos from the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” The young lady in pink on the right is talking to the young lady in blue on the left.
She’s saying, “I will climb the ladder myself to pick the moon.”

4 photos in 1 from the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?”
The young lady in pink is the young lady in blue, “He will always be the reliable man on the ground, holding the ladder steady.”

2 photos in 1 from the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?”
The young lady in pink is speaking. She’s saying, “I will always completely trust him.”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Catching up on “Are You the One?” Good for Xueji and Miantang standing up for themselves! @isobelcarr.com @growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social

4 photos in 1 from Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?”
Lady in pink costume is addressing the older lady in blue costume.
She is telling her,” Today you have crossed my bottom line. I’ll take my leave from the mansion now.”

3 photos in 1 from the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?”
The empress is wearing a coral robe. She’s talking to her 2 maids, “I spoke my mind to my father today. What a relief.”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

@isobelcarr.com @growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social Of course, they are on the same page. This has to be last arc.

From the Chinese drama, “Are You the One?” Miantang talking to Xingzhou:

Miantang: “I still have an unresolved revenge. with the faction of Prince Sui. I intend to settle that score.”

Xingzhou: “I have the same intention.”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

@isobelcarr.com @growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social Recapping ep. 31 & 32 of “Are You the One?” Finally, our main couple have reconciled. I love the way Xingzhou loves Miantang.

Scene from Are You the One Chinese drama. Man & woman are in a field. There is a group of soldiers. The leader of the soldiers asks the man, Lord Huaiyang, “Let me & the shadow guards escort you & madam.”
Lord Huaiyang, respond, “I have the best bodyguard with me. What’s the problem?” (He’s referring to the woman by his side, his beloved wife, Liu Miantang.)

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Snow day! Store is closed. About 8in/ 20cm of snow so far. Now I can catch up on my cdramas. #Ohio

Photo of a metal ruler in the snow. It’s 8in./ 20 cm.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

It’s been a week for me. Sunday, I had a stomach virus. Today, I had an accident at work that required stitches. It’s actually one long stitch. First time I ever needed a stitch. Luckily, this happened on my non-dominant hand. 🤕

My left index finger all bandaged up after getting being stitched up.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

The cutest bamboo demon.

Screenshot of small boy. He’s bamboo demon in green outfit. His name is CuiCui, from the Chinese drama, “Love Game in Eastern Fantasy.”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Binged the first 8 eps. of Love Game in Eastern Fantasy. I was reluctant to watch this because I don’t want to see them in the real world for only 2 secs. But I’m now hooked & all I care is that it’s a happy ending.

Screenshot of leads from the Chinese costume drama, “Love Game in Eastern Fantasy.” On the left is female lead, Ling Miao Miao. On the right is the male lead, Mu Sheng.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

@isobelcarr.com @growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social Zhang Wangyi has great facial expressions. I’d like to turn this into a meme. Loved ep. 9 &10 as Lord Huaiyang is conflicted on what to do about Miantang. Poor Nanny Li always caught in the middle of her boss’ shenanigans.

Photo of Lord Huaiyang looking perplexed. He’s in the Chinese costume drama called “Are You the One?”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

@scribblingsandy.bsky.social @growlycub.bsky.social @isobelcarr.com This is what our couple was eating in ep. 7. It’s a boiled tarp root. Yums!

Screenshot from Tik Tok. It shows a half peeled taro root. The peeled part is white in color and the unpeeled is brown.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 05/10/2024

@scribblingsandy.bsky.social @isobelcarr.com @growlycub.bsky.social Eps 5&6 of Are You the One? I hope He Zhen won’t be a love rival & wish that she will be friends w/Liu Miantang. End of ep. 6 is start of Lord Huaiyang falling in love w/his fake wife. I’m still shocked he sleeps next to her in bed.

Photo of female character, He Zhen from the Chinese costume drama. “Are You the One?’ She’s wearing a light pink outer robe over a white top. Her hair is up.

Photo of female lead, Liu Miantang, from the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” She’s holding bedding as she smiles.

Photo of Lord Huaiyang from the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” His hair is up. He’s in a gray robe & holding bedding.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Wu Shuang goes to the mortal realm to retrieve an artifact, which she used her heart to make. Yuan Zhong unknowingly owns this.

Screenshot of Wu Shuang saying that she’s torn about reclaiming her heart. She’ll die if she doesn’t get it. He’ll die if she does.

Screenshot of my beautiful couple from the Chinese anime, A Moment But Forever. Female lead, with long white hair, is on the left. Male lead, with long black hair, is on the right.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

The donghua for the upcoming xianxia, “A Moment But Forever,” is so good. The female lead is the Goddess of Mechanism. She’s an inventor who is very kind. I adore her. The male lead is the protector of the Fox tribe. He’s playful but very loyal.

Screenshot from Chinese anime, A Moment But Forever. The female shown has long white hair and a gold hair accessories.

Screenshot from Chinese anime, A Moment But Forever. The male shown has long black hair. He’s reading from a scroll with 2 servants behind him.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Lord Huaiyang does not think highly of them.

Lord Huaiyang, in the Chinese costume drama, Are You the One, is talking to him. She’s on the right & he’s on the left. He’s saying that his fiancée is scheming.

Lord Huaiyang, in the Chinese costume drama, Are You the One, is talking to him. She’s on the right & he’s on the left. He’s saying that his fiancée can maintain her position.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

What happened to our female lead?!!! Can’t wait to find out.

Male lead & his best friend talking in Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” Friend is saying, “Who has such a grudge?

Male lead & his best friend talking in Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” Friend is saying that her tendons are cut.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

Nanny Li is already a convert!

Nanny Li in Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” She’s scolding female lead. “Speak less, act more. Quiet and chaste.”

Photo of Nanny Li and her boss, the male lead in Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” She’s saying that female lead is very capable.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

@scribblingsandy.bsky.social @growlycub.bsky.social @isobelcarr.com First 2 eps of “Are You the One?” watchalong: We all know, male lead going to regret his words later. As Sasha says, right now, he only sees female lead as enemy.

A male and female servant are standing in the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” Male servant is saying that when female lead walks down the street..

every man is giving her looks.
Servant in Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” He’s speaking as he’s standing next to female servant.

Photo of the male lead from the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” Male lead is being told that every woman looks at her twice.

Photo of the male lead from the Chinese costume drama, “Are You the One?” Male lead is dumbfounded & asks, “Is she very beautiful?”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 04/09/2024

If you can get through their 2nd life, you’ll like the rest. First life, they were cute as tiger and boar.

Photo of animated white tiger cub (on the left) and angry boar (on the right). It’s a screenshot from the Chinese drama, Love You Seven Times.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 31/08/2024

@scribblingsandy.bsky.social @growlycub.bsky.social @isobelcarr.com Prince Ning is a lecher but he’s not a pedophile. Yuan Bao is adorable.

Prince Ning in a Chinese costume drama, “A Familiar Stranger,” speaking at at a brothel:

“Burn all those girls' indentures today!
If I find such little girls in Gilding
Workshop again,
I'm going to burn this yard down
and chop you off.
Release those girls right now.”

Top photo of you girls in Chinese costume drama, “A Familiar Stranger.”
Bottom photo is her telling her stepmom, “You're also stupid.”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 26/08/2024

New button stamps from the post office. Aren’t they adorable?

Photo of new round stamps from the United States Post Office. There are 20 stamps that look like buttons. One stamp has a design of a rainbow w/ the word “SMILE” underneath. One is green with the word “hello!” One has “PEACE” with a blue background. One had “LOVE” with a pink background. One has “fun” with a floral green background. One has “SWEET” with a pink background. There’s one with “HAPPY” with a blue background, there’s “YES” with a black background. There’s “KUDOS” with a yellow background. Last, there’s “CHEERS” with a floral background.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

@growlycub.bsky.social @isobelcarr.com @scribblingsandy.bsky.social Oh no! Brocade Odyssey was Seven Tan’s first costume drama since Sword & Brocade. I also feel very bad for the ML, Zheng Yecheng.

Screenshots of actor Zhang Zhaowei being accused of tax evasion and prostitution.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

I am always full of envy around LNY for all the Starbucks merch.

Starbucks wrap with dragon for Lunar New Year.

Assorted Starbucks dragon items for Lunar New Year.

Starbucks wrap with dragon for Lunar New Year. It’s a red mug with a mouse for a lid.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

Speaking of TGCF, guess who plays Hua Cheng in the drama adaptation? It’s the 2ML from LBFaD/ ML from The Princess Royal, Zhang Linghe.

Actor Zhang Linghe in red costume for his role as Hua Cheng in Eternal Faith, a Chinese drama.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 18/08/2024

60 eps. on VIKI. I’ve only seen bits & pieces of it. Both leads seem toxic and there mountains of misunderstandings. I so wanted to see LYX in Immortality & where he would have suffered beautifully as Chu Wan Ning. He really was meant for that role.

Actor Luo Yun Xi in a white costume for a Chinese drama called, Immortality.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 11/08/2024

@isobelcarr.com @growlycub.bsky.social @scribblingsandy.bsky.social Ep. 29 & 30 of In Blossom: *I’m a sucker for kneeling in the rain scenes. *Although she was tortured, Yang Caiwei’s face was left untouched. How kind of the torturer not to mar her beauty.

Pan Yue kneeling in rain in costume drama, In Blossom.

Yang Caiwei in costume drama, In Blossom. Has blood stains on arms. He’s shackled & surrounded by guards.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 13/07/2024

His blindness was cured in such a meh manner. Sad for 2nd ML. Love this shot:

Pan Yue, male lead of Chinese costume drama, holding an umbrella. He’s standing right in the middle of 2 large wooden gates that are opened. They are 4 guards on each side.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 05/07/2024

@scribblingsandy.bsky.social I’m skim watching “The Princess Royal.” I thought of you when I saw these teacups.

Green teacup in the historical costume drama, “The Princess Royal.”

Light green lotus flowered-shaped teacups in the historical costume drama, “The Princess Royal.”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 05/07/2024

The princess is still awesome. The orphans are the best.

Photo of princess in costume drama, “In Blossom.” She is proposing a fake marriage so that she and the male lead can get rid of corrupt officials in the palace.

Beggar children & little girl are singing. Standing with the female lead. They are in a costume drama called “In Blossom.” They are singing a song to encourage the students at an academy to speak up against a bully who caused the death of one of their friends.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 05/07/2024

@scribblingsandy.bsky.social @growlycub.bsky.social @isobelcarr.com Ep. 19 & 20 had good developments. Pan Yue cleared a misunderstanding about his engagement & continues to prove how devoted he is to Yang Caiwei.

Main male lead of Chinese costume drama, “In Blossom,” says, “I am engaged to someone else.”

Main male lead of Chinese costume drama, “In Blossom,” says to the princess, “If she is dead,…”

Main male lead of Chinese costume drama, “In Blossom,” states, “I will not marry in this lifetime.”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 17/06/2024

The scene of the Ye family planning on how to save A’ Li is one of my favorites. The background music, the parents eating melon seeds in unison as Ye Jia’er is reading the letter to seek help for A ‘Li.

Ye Jia’er is the middle of the round table, holding a letter. Her father is on the left. Her mother is on the right.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 17/06/2024

Catching up on eps of “The Double.” The Ye family is support system that A’Li deserves.

Ye Jia’er is hugging A’Li and telling her, “I came too late.”

A’ Lu’s third uncle telling her, “And I’ll always be there for you.”

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 15/06/2024

Currently watching 2 very good cdramas. Looking forward to seeing the leads, Wu Jinyan & Liu Xueyi, pair up in the upcoming, “Kill Me, Love Me.”

Poster of Wu Jinyan & Liu Xueyi in upcoming costume drama, “Kill Me, Love Me. The female lead, in a black outfit, is holding an umbrella obey the male, who’s in a mainly white outfit. His cape has grey fur collar.

Poster of Wu Jinyan & Liu Xueyi in upcoming costume drama, “Kill Me, Love Me. Male lead is in a red outfit. Female lead in black.

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Vi @vidao.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

@scribblingsandy.bsky.social Ep. 19 was another great one. That vile Feng Yutang is a scary villian. Love how Duke Su’s assistants act like he’s already married. 3rd Uncle is awesome. Our couple coupling more.

Wen Ji asking Duke Su, “do you need to inform
Second Lady Jiang first?”

Duke Su replying, “Is there a need to report my movements to anvone?”

Duke Su continues, “It doesn't hurt to tell her.”

Duke Su & Jiang Li/Xue Fsngfei holding hands, walking through a cave.

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