Lana

This is, without a doubt, one of the best Chinese dramas of all time, with absolutely amazing chemistry between the two leads. 😍👌👍

I agree with many people that episodes 1–12 are extraordinarily brilliant. After that, the story becomes a little more complicated, but despite that, I still loved it very, very much.

Personally, I must say that both leads delivered amazing performances, but the one who impressed me the most was Yu Changxuan. His acting was simply outstanding!

I also loved the family relationships portrayed in this drama. I especially have to praise Madam Yu for being such an incredible mother, a pillar of strength, and the biggest support for the entire Yu family. ❤️

Ye Pingjun was a very strong and intelligent character at the beginning, but as the story progressed, I became a little disappointed with her constant misunderstandings towards Changxuan and her tendency to push him away, even when it was clear that she was deeply in love with him. I wished she had shown him more support and stood by his side, fighting for him instead of running away whenever trouble came.

Changxuan, on the other hand, is an extraordinary character: intelligent, proud, strong, and deeply devoted to the woman he loves and to his country. His performance was Oscar-worthy! I was truly impressed by the depth and emotion he brought to this character.

Another thing worth mentioning is the beautiful cinematography. The scenery, landscapes, and locations were absolutely breathtaking and made the drama even more special.

As for the ending... I am sure it disappointed many viewers and left many of us in tears, myself included. But perhaps that is exactly the point. Stories like this remind us how deeply we can become attached to fictional characters and how much we can learn from their journeys. They also remind us to cherish our loved ones, appreciate the people who stand beside us, and never take life for granted, because life is simply too short.

I will always carry this drama in my heart, especially whenever autumn comes knocking on my door. 🍂❤️