The Heir 家业 EP 9-10 discussion post
I was interested in the lacquer soot ink amd Longxiang so I did some read up on them and added something a bit about them in this post
Episode 9
Li zhen is already planning her future and how she will earn money from making lamp blacks and now yeye is angry 😂
I knew he was going to get mad at some point and I'm happy it happened early so as for them to clear it up and move on. The truth is although finding your path and sticking to it is important, she needs to earn money and will need to rely on her skills for that. As long as she is able to control herself and be moderate in what she does, then there shouldn't be any problem.
I remember someone saying that Yihousheng might belong to Luo Wenqian... guess you were right about that
Luo Wenqian is smart enough to start off as a rich business man/pawn shop owner and work his way into the ink making business. He hasn't visited since he was little (although no one even recognized him whike he was younger) and no one knows what he looks like after growing up so it's easy for him to remain undercover.
Off topic but then I just remembered that this drama mostly used live recording (with a little bit of dubbing) during filming and it shows from the way han dongjun sounds
I thought he came back solely for revenge but looks like he also came back to raise military supplies... and has to leave after 6 months
How long does it take for every tribute ink competition? I doubt it is a yearly competition
From Luo Wenqian to Qi Jiu... I'm still going to stick with his old name btw because I don't like the way his new name sounds
I love how they just give us quick recaps of their lives.
The once goofy young master is gone and we are left with a man filled with anger and driven by revenge...
Can't wait for li zhen and luo wenqian to meet again at the banquet prepared for them by Yan daren
Yan daren is a man that goes straight to the point... I like that
Luo wenqian eyes has been throwing daggers at tian benchang throughout the banquet 😭
The Lacquer Soot Ink became the crown jewel of the "Four Treasures of the Study." Unlike common pine or wood-based inks, it yields an ultra-dark, glossy, water-resistant finish. It was reserved for imperial courts and master painters because it captured unmatched depth and never blurred on raw paper. The phrase "紫气东来" (Zǐqì Dōnglái) originates from the 2,500-year-old legend of Laozi, the founder of Taoism. As Laozi traveled west toward the Hangu Pass, a guard spotted a massive cloud of purple mist rising in the east. This auspicious omen signaled the arrival of a great sage, who then paused to write the foundational text Tao Te Ching. In Chinese culture, "Purple Qi" has since symbolized divine wisdom, nobility, and good fortune. When the highest-grade lacquer soot ink is heavily concentrated, it looks jet black. However, when diluted with water, a master-tier batch reveals a subtle, shimmering purplish-blue undertone. Because of this, artists compared the emergence of this purple sheen on paper to Laozi’s divine purple mist.
Fun fact is Yang Zi (杨紫) and Han Dongjun's (韩东君) name characters came be found in “紫气东来”
As they expected, Yan daren extended an invitation to li jinshui for him to try to recreate the ancient lacquer soot ink
LUO WENQIAN DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS LI ZHEN ALL ALONG?? I thought he knew it was her but I guess I was wrong
I'm curious on what would have happened if li zhen wasn't present or if she didn't learn how to make ink for 3 years. Would li jinshui have been forced to make the ink? If he doesn't agree to it then he might be killed and the whole Li family would have faced another disaster. But then we all know how that li jinshui takes his oath very seriously but he also wouldn't want the Li family to face another series of troubles again because I doubt they would be able to survive it
Their first proper conversation together and li zhen is already calling him and his tactics out 😂
Tian family are really something else. They won't even let others have a fair chance at trying to develop the lacquer soot ink. They can only win with underhanded methods anyways so I'm not even shocked.
He's back to his own home but this time as a guest
Episode 10
Luo Wenqian is just going after both father and son without mercy 😭 they definitely should have figured out that something was wrong at this point
“your family's grievances will be redressed, and their deaths will be avenged” Tian laoye doesn't realize he's talking about himself 😂 no wonder luo wenqian is laughing happily 😂😂
Li zhen will now be working in the Li family's ink workshop to develop the lacquer soot ink. I think it's a good thing for her because she needs a better environment to work in with tools and materials to use which cost a lot
Longxiang Ink represents the absolute pinnacle of ancient Chinese royal luxury. Reserved strictly for emperors and court scholars, this legendary ink was prized not just for its deep black color, but for its captivating, aristocratic scent. Unlike standard inks that used plain water as a binder, the original Tang Dynasty recipe required an extraordinary botanical ingredient: fresh lotus flower juice. It was used to neutralize the harsh, burnt smell of raw carbon and also balance the heavy scents of aromatics added like musk, borneol and real gold foil. It became such a status symbol that court nobles would even shave off slivers of the ink to drink as emergency medicine.
This Uncle is looking shady with the way he's stopping their aunt from getting the lacquer and even volunteering to help them send it to her home👀
I called it that he was behaving suspiciously. He sold most of their lacquer to the tian family without permission and gave li zhen a diluted version. If she had truly used that lacquer the I double she would have been able to succeed making the ink
These old men always piss me off with how they look down on others especially women. It's like they've forgotten that if that incident didn't happen then li zhen will be one of their hea
Sun baiyi is so shameless. He couldn't recognize good lampblack but is quick to run his mouth. I'm proud of li zhen for shutting him up
The many rules they have in the Li family inkshop is giving me headaches. Poor li zhen has to do a mini exercise running back and forth to get the note correctly
Raw lacquer sap is highly toxic. The Chinese lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum) belongs to the exact same plant genus as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Exposure to it triggers a severe allergic reaction, resulting in intense itching, painful red swelling, hives, and fluid-filled blisters. In worst case scenarios when inhaled, it can blister the lungs internally causing severe respiratory distress
This scene of her working hard to get the correct recipe really reminds me of luo wensong
That is the book given to her by luo wensong that night right? I remembered him and got this scene 🥹 I see it him helping her indirectly
Luo wenqian is out visiting the Li family. He did say he was going to assess all the ink making families to know who to ally with so I'm looking forward to his interactions with them
