It was all Hao Chong's idea, now who would dare to contravene her order, and what officials would dare to go against their powerful boss, Evergreen. So can't blame the officials. Also I understand Hao Chong's her precaution against letting 'Chance' pick the imperial guards for her son, the Emperor. And who in their right mind would against her wishes. The country under the Manchus was still young, Ming uprising was still very much in the picture. As his imperial guard, an anti Qing person has assess to Hong Hei and do him harm. But of course, she does not have the power to go against the Emperor's edict.
Another enjoyable episode - exposing the real mastermind behind the rigging of the entrance exam, and how it was uncovered and brought to Hong Hei's attention. This episode also highlighted the subtle intimation and double talk among the people in power. In other to survive in such a political charge environment one must be ever alert and quick to change according to situation, quick to grasp opportunities and manipulate one's fortunes. If not then one can say goodbye to one's ambitions because of some power's capriciousness. Again, beware of catering to a tiger who can raise you to the highest post and just as easily drop you to the lowest pit all the way to hell even death.
Enjoyable as the politics among the powers, the highlight for me is Dor Bo showing off his peking opera ability once again. Notice how Fuk Cheun's voice quickly faded away, and I think Kenneth dropped ball with his reaction when Dor Bor suddenly belted out his aria, maybe at least a start or a startle look, or a greatly amused smile, or some sort of obvious reaction instead of that fixed, amiable smile.and the appearance of not knowing what to make of Do Bo's singing. Very awkward!
No comments:
Post a Comment