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Trust me when I say this: I’ve dropped a lot of C-dramas this year. And I almost dropped this one, too. But something made me hold on, dig deeper… and I’m so glad I did. What unfolded was one of the most amazing storylines I’ve seen in a while.

Let’s start with the obvious: Wang Churan. Her beauty left me speechless, not just outwardly, but in the depth and grace she brought to the character. And the male lead? I had no idea he was Erqiang in The Bond until much later, but wow, what a performance. I wasn’t disappointed for a second.

This series gave me warm fuzzies in my belly. Yes, that kind of love. I’m not easily impressed. But this? This was beautifully plotted and expertly executed. It checked all the boxes —strong leads, believable character arcs, stunning visuals, and an emotional payoff that made every episode worth it.

The landscape, oh, the landscape! Chinese historical dramas are visual poetry, and this one made me promise myself to visit China one day. And by God's grace, I will, very soon.

I almost forgot to leave this review because I watched it weeks ago, but the memory just came flooding back and I couldn’t stay silent. Even the side characters shone in their roles, and that final episode? Perfectly done.