Death of Jin Zixuan: The incident was chaotic, and the blame was shifted to Jin Guangyao.
Battle at Burial Mounds: Jin Guangyao planned to besiege the Burial Mounds and reveal all facts seven days later.
Hostage Incident: A-Ling was kidnapped, with escalating threats.
Main Characters and Motivations
Jin Guangyao: Known by everyone as a schemer, he constantly manipulates situations for survival and the greater picture.
Wei Wuxian: Tries to calm the situation amidst the complex turmoil with Wen Qing, Jin Ling, and others.
Jin Zixun: Selfish and greedy, forced by circumstances to comply with Jin Guangyao.
Key Dialogues and Conflicts
Dialogue between Wei Wuxian and Jin Guangyao: Reveals schemes and outcomes, also discloses inner struggles and helplessness.
Family and Loyalty: Conversations reveal internal family conflicts, especially interactions between Jin Guangyao, Jin Zixuan, and A-Ling highlight their positions and conflicts.
Major Plot Developments
Burial Mounds Conspiracy: Jin Guangyao's planned conspiracy gradually unfolds, leading to clashes among various forces.
Personal Fate: Jin Guangyao uses various means for survival and benefits, resulting in a series of fierce confrontations.
Revelation and Conflict: Jin Guangyao’s schemes gradually come to light. Wei Wuxian and others continually expose his plots and combat him.
Analysis of Key Lines
“Why blame me for killing Jin Zixuan?”
Jin Guangyao constantly argues to defend himself and shirk responsibility.
“I did those things, you cannot deny it.”
Reveals inner turmoil and pain, showcasing his situation and psychological conflict.
“No turning back, strike a fatal blow.”
Demonstrates extreme behavior in despair and anger.
Themes and Imagery
Helplessness of Fate: Characters face helplessness and choices when confronting fate, often forced to extremes and ruin.
Power and Conspiracy: The struggles in the drama are mostly caused by power and interests, depicting the brutality of ancient intrigues.
Family and Inheritance: Loyalty and responsibility to family become crucial driving forces behind characters’ actions.