I'd almost forgotten 40 years old back then was like grandpa age. #AgainsttheCurrent
@winterwoman112.bsky.social
@winterwoman112.bsky.socialI'd almost forgotten 40 years old back then was like grandpa age. #AgainsttheCurrent
@winterwoman112.bsky.socialMan people were so dumb back in the day. Imagine getting a second wife because you think they'll be able to give you a son. #AgainsttheCurrent
And what's worse your mother wants a grandson and thinks this is a good plan too. 🤦♀️
@winterwoman112.bsky.socialOof. Another episode where this patriarchy is making me want to throw chairs and tables. #AgainsttheCurrent
So glad they don't shy away from this though.
@dacquoisejardin.bsky.socialalright, now I get it but this still should’ve been elaborated better through the show
not everybody has read the novel so all the time skips and the no dialogue scenes ended up making it quite confusing
the ep didn’t even mention that Jin Qi resigned his post 🫤
@dacquoisejardin.bsky.socialall caught up on #AgainstTheCurrent but i wish more time was spent on seeing Lan Xiang develop affection for Jin Qi after she learned the truth and let go of her resentment
their romance was missing her reciprocation of his sincere feelings but they sped through so many important things like their
@danisdiary.bsky.socialFinally Jialan looking at Jinqi with the same love he always showed her. This all I ever wanted for them because this relationship and happiness feels truly earned.
@danisdiary.bsky.socialAlso, congratulations Daye for finally being able to sleep in the main room.
@danisdiary.bsky.socialLin Jinqi disrespected Jialan once, when he got the imperial decree to marry her. The man then proceeded to spend almost five years atoning for it, until they truly knew and chose each other as husband and wife.
@danisdiary.bsky.socialThis peak visual storytelling. Jinqi’s past, present and future walking alongside him as he leaves the Palace, understanding the changes of time and politics, and finally choosing to walk the same path as Jialan.
@danisdiary.bsky.socialI love this small detail of Jinqi asking for Jialan’s hand and waiting for her to take his. It shows how much his character has grown.
@danisdiary.bsky.socialJinlan always knew his days were numbered and his heart and thoughts were always with his wife. He worried what would happen once she was a widow and with his last breath, he entrusted her to Jialan and his child to Jinqi.
@danisdiary.bsky.socialJinqi has always believed loyalty as the greatest virtue, but unwavering, unchecked loyalty to power will often lead to your downfall. Grandpa warned him and Jialan learned this the hard way, and the foundation of who she is and why she believes they are on different life paths.
@cdramaclub.bsky.socialFlowers, trees, and beans: 3 details you may have missed from Against the Current ep 33 and 34. Read our companion article: https://www.cdramaclub.com/against-the-current/content/h8xig5h8/ep-33-34-flowers-trees-and-beans-3-more-details-from-against-the-current-explained
#cdrama #againstthecurrent
@danisdiary.bsky.socialJialan’s warning is it much different than what Granspa told Jinqi before his journey to the Capital. There are parallels in their wisdoms, that came with loss and tragedy, and Jinqi couldn’t really grasp until now.
@seasaltclouds.bsky.social"I've studied. But I still don't understand the rules of this world. Tell me, when will there ever be a world like that?
Where girls, just like boys, can go to school, take the imperial exams, serve as officials, do business and earn their own money?"
Powerful script. #AgainstTheCurrent
