Disappointingly boring . . .

I really loved the idea of this couple and story. But, each episode was full of filler with minor characters, unnecessary exposition and plot lines. I skipped more and more sections.

Dilraba Dilmurat as Bai Feng Jiu is a true delight and she lights up the screen. She's endearing and shows a lot of character complexity and growth. Unfortunately, no one really matches her. Every time she is off screen, I keep waiting for her to re-appear.

Vengo Gao certainly is no match. Frozen into an archetype - he's almost a cardboard cut out and shows very little vibrancy. The interactions between the two main leads 24 episodes in are still incredibly stilted. This is especially true when General Ye Qing Ti steals all his scenes by having true charisma and great connection with Bai Feng Jiu.

Once I caught myself skipping/fast-forwarding through more than 50% of each episode I realized I am done. I was looking forward to this drama, but it's time to give up.