OMG what is up with this low 8.3 star rating? Literally the best cdrama and BL I've ever watched (at least me top two) and way better than WOH in my opinion. Doesn't drag (short episodes and only 37), AMAZING ACTING (Mao Zijun never disappoints and his chemistry with Yi Pochen is on point)! OST is bomb, plot is wicked interesting. Seriously y'all just because they don't have long flowy hair, robes, and can't fly doesn't mean you shouldn't watch this.

There are a lot of plot twists, the characters are all really well developed, and overall everything that happens makes sense. Jiang Yuelou and Chen Yuzhi have the most wonderful relationship which makes me so happy because I'm so sick of toxic relationships being romanticized in film. Due to Chinese censorship, a lot of good scenes between the leads got cut, but I recommend that you all watch them after you finish the series. And the alternate endings!

The editing is kinda weird with strange cuts in some places, but that's because they had to cut so many scenes out to pass censorship. Overall, don't be scared off by spoilers about the ending. Remember this is a Republican era drama, and loss and suffering are just as important parts of life as trust and friendship and happiness. In fact, the latter become meaningless without contrast from the former.

10/10 should watch, then rewatch.