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dark under light
Noemie 2022-01-26 08:46:31
Lanterns, originally intended to dispel the darkness, have become the bait for moths to fly into flames; bright red, originally a blessing of good fortune, has become a sinister blood tongue; family, originally a peaceful and warm habitat, has become a It is a place of intrigue and slaughter; the snow, which is pure and peaceful, has become a scene of death; the actors, which are symbols of elegance and beauty, have become the sacrifices of the secular patriarchal law. All the contrasts measure an abyss, just like the face and figure of "Master" in the film, it is difficult to see its shape.
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The Third Concubine: Good or bad, it's all playacting. If you act well, you can fool other people; if you do it badly, you can only fool yourself, and when you can't even fool yourself, you just can fool the ghosts.
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Yan'er: Who are you?
Housekeeper: Fourth mistress, please come inside.
Yan'er: [losing her cool] So you're the fourth mistress!
[Yan'er rudely pulls the water bowl away from Songlian and puts clothes in it]
Songlian: Yes! I am the fourth mistress. Bring my suitcase inside please.