He does seem to have "maneuvered pieces" into place for solving each step: we saw he brought the seaweed case to Gaoshun, and after he saw (and put back) the pipe in the warehouse, we see Lihaku on site with Maomao commenting he's received a promotion (a promotion that we learned last episode may have been pushed by Lakan). Whether Lakan realised that this would essentially lead to Maomao being on both cases or not is maybe still uncertain.
Craig Payne
2025-04-09 09:49:25 +0000 UTC
He does tho - he can see different ranks so despite that he can see Jinshi value in what piece he represents
Sven Hegenbart
2025-03-27 01:06:39 +0000 UTC
And we are here for it! LET'S GOOOO!!!
Milosz Skowronski
2025-03-27 00:12:59 +0000 UTC
ahhhhhhh were getting spammed with apothecary lets goooooooooo
Emil Haag
2025-03-26 23:21:46 +0000 UTC
ok now that i knew youre done watching season 1, heres a few things about lakan. dont worry, the first time i watched this show, i also suspected lakan to be behind all of this, perhaps the show is misleading us to view him that way. he just fell into a situation that he cant control. hes actually an amazing guy and has a very important role in their country as a general that even the emperor himself dont want to mess with him. he figured out recent events and gave clues and hints by going to jinshi and requesting him to go uncover different events that ultimately led to maomao solving it.
makima
2025-03-26 22:57:04 +0000 UTC
This is all about politics and measuring people up. I think the Blue Roses were posed as a challenge to Jinshi, like can you do this impossible task with the kind of power he knows he has. Which is why Lakan and others were so annoyed when Jinshi came through. Maomao took this challenge as a personal opportunity to set up something for Lakan finally, since he’s been after her all season. I also think there was no discussion between Lakan and Jinshi because one: we don’t know who all was involved. Asking or talking about it could alert other people; since his identity is supposed to be a secret, this has to be done very discreetly. And two: although Lakan says suspicious words that hint at the truth, he can’t just come outright and ask Jinshi about it either. All this dialogue and beating around the bush is about strategy and politics, and keeping things hush hush. Gotta remember we can’t be blunt about everything like we’re probably used to. Sure it’s frustrating, but I love that about this show too.
Gabriella Pinkoski
2025-03-26 22:17:09 +0000 UTC
Yup!
victoria t
2025-03-26 20:27:49 +0000 UTC
Double tmrw too I believe!
alisaa_yyc
2025-03-26 20:15:36 +0000 UTC
It's even stated in LN that she used s many flowers to have some that would be white and would bloom as well. I don't remember exactly her yield, but it was something like 10-20%.
Jan Negrey
2025-03-26 18:58:44 +0000 UTC
This show is fantastic, love it to bits.
Gabriel KD
2025-03-26 18:56:06 +0000 UTC
I can’t wait to see your reaction to Lakan’s story!
Plushxi
2025-03-26 17:16:00 +0000 UTC
My brother runs a landscaping business and for flower shows and such he would often need flowers to bloom that were out of season, they call it "forcing" them. He had a greenhouse and his wife was in charge of forcing the flowers. It's not a simple or foolproof process and takes a good amount of knowledge and luck. Likely why Maomao used so many flowers
Cronshaw
2025-03-26 17:02:19 +0000 UTC
I didn't really think twice about the conversation between Jinshi and Lakan. My assumption was that Lakan doesn't know Jinshi's true identity. I think the fact that he can only see people as game pieces further supports that point.
Tabo51
2025-03-26 15:22:04 +0000 UTC
Two eps today?! You spoil us Flexie!
HollowedSlayer
2025-03-26 15:19:49 +0000 UTC
Forgot we were getting a double drop today! Can’t wait for tomorrow’s reactions! 🤭🤫
victoria t
2025-03-26 15:15:44 +0000 UTC
Ahh so love that we are back into these
Unholy
2025-03-26 15:01:52 +0000 UTC
Another one!? Dang we eating good fam
Ancientswords
2025-03-26 14:55:33 +0000 UTC
I finished the season today! 🙏🏻 thank you for lookin out!
Jessica McCann
2025-03-26 14:53:33 +0000 UTC
i stongly suggest you dont read any comment until you record eps 23 & 24. A lot of reactors got spoiled at this point