Being Zhang Zi Yi's first drama series ever, it has proven that this never fail to impress! From story, to casts, acting, production, lines, chemistry, OSTs, plots, everything is pretty well done. Although this drama didn't turn out to be the Top / Most-watched series of the year but it definitely deserves a recognition!

This drama surrounds different family clans fighting over the throne whereby the female lead - Ah Wu, being part of their ploys and was forced to marry a prince who comes from a impoverished family but got his title because of his remarkable achievement as a general. Honestly I was held back a little knowing that it is such a long series but it turns out that before I could even notice, the drama ends! It was surprisingly more exciting than expected and I was so amazed with their production (luckily it was filmed before COVID-19), I'm glad I still get to watch drama of such scale! We couldn't ask for any better production than this, especially every war scene that are brought to the screen, splendid!!

In the past, I wouldn't like this drama, but now, yes. I find political drama sometimes are too heavy for me as I didn't really understand the plots when I was young (for someone who started her obsession on dramas from very young age). But as I grow up, I started enjoying dramas like this especially when it has endless plot-twist in the show! So many conspiracy where you never know who is your friend or enemy, every moment is just so unexpected and hooked you on it! Honestly, I couldn't really pinpoint any part of the drama that was done badly; However, that doesn't mean it's a kind of drama that everyone will like, NO. This drama is not for people who : (1) Don't like serious or political ancient drama, (2) Looking for light-hearted and comedy, (3) Watch dramas for young and handsome "Xiao Xian Rou" , (4) Don't enjoy complicated plots, (5) Impatient to catch a long series, (6) Expecting a sweet and hot romance story.

Speaking of which, their love story was another part that actually wowed me. This ain't the normal forced marriage plot where two of them hated each other and fall in love dramatically after; this is a slow-burn romance yet matured marriage with no cringey, no jealousy, no misunderstanding and full faith for their partner, hand-in-hand to overcome whatever that comes. I really loved the fact that although they didn't marry for love, but they accepted each other as who they were, respected every decision that they made and love with full-hearted from the start to the end, so beautiful :) Both the main leads have the best personality in the show, they were both loyal, smart, kind-hearted, honourable and selfless! Indeed a perfect match!!!

As for acting, what's there to comment on? Simply flawless. That's why it's great to have veteran actors and actresses than good looking casts, as great acting brings out the hidden emotions of us but not pretty faces. Well, but Zhang Zi Yi is real gorgeous IMO! Although I saw some comments criticizing on how her makeup and costumes make her old, and how she shouldn't act like the 16-year-old girl, however doesn't matter to me.

I'm glad that I watched it and I hope more people notice about it too!