I can honestly say I did not like the plot. The majority of problems the main leads face, are caused/worsened by themselves.

There are too many plots holes designed to keep the plot going, and I hate the feeling of:
"- Wow, if they just told all this to the emperor in the beginning..." or "- they could have said no and explained it..." or "- they should not forget/forgive the people who do them dirty..." - it makes me feel like all the problems are just excuses.

The story moves on because of many misunderstandings and miscommunication, you can't even say the bad guys are smart, they are just luck the main leads are dumb/don't know how to communicate.

I did not feel the chemistry between the leads, and they are very childish... their relationship would suit better if they were the secondary couple or the other person on the love triangle.

This drama frustrated me to no ending and I did not like the characters at all.
Especially the male lead, he is so unlikable (I like the actor, he's great, despite the bad script), I disliked him so much, that I was rooting for the second male lead, and I rarely do that.

I love Bailu but the "heroine" in this drama is just a weak woman full of false bravado that accomplishes nothing, or very little things by sheer luck and no reason at all.

Just trust me, don't waste you time, 36 episodes of frustration is not good for the heart.