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I read a review that called it a compelling story and that is an accurate description.

If I had named the show I would have called it "The extraordinary life of Gu Pingyuan". I really enjoyed the story, it's about a guy just living his life and what an extraordinary life he is living. It's a very easy watch, not a complicated story, just a smart guy with a silver tongue living his life, trying to get back to his family and figure out who framed him and run his small tea farm, but life has other plans. There's a bit of a revenge plot, little bit of palace and foreign politics, some war and unnecessary romance.

I just want to rant a bit about the romance, initially the thought the story is so good it doesn't need a romance, and I still do because his interactions with the love interest all felt inorganic, like a filler plot, they didn't added to the story or move the plot, I felt like it distracted from the story. However towards the end of the drama I thought, a romance between Gu Pingyuan and Ms Su would have been perfect and it wouldn't need to be an in your face we are in love romance, just leave us with the impression that they are riding off into the sunset together. *End of rant*

Overall a good easy watch that won't give you anxiety, some parts could be done better but still highly recommend.