DramaAjumma

Yes. That's the one. Sorry about the mistake.
I also recommend an older one called Vigilantes in Masks or Guai Xia Yi Zhi Mei. That's with Shi Shi and Wallace Chung. It's a lot like the US TV show Leverage but set in the Ming dynasty about a bunch of outlaws who help the poor. There's a fair bit of scheming in that one too.

Edit: Must be my day for making mistakes -- Wallace Huo not Wallace Chung in Vigilantes in Masks

That's one of my favourites too.

Yes, absolutely. 100%

It's a reverse harem. Similar to Boys Over Flowers or Hana Yori Dango. A few guys who like the same woman.
Edit: Or Love Like the Galaxy

Nirvana in Fire is arguably the greatest C drama ever made. I've seen it back to back 5 times. It's definitely worth a watch. But it's long. I also recommend Love Lost in Time. Similar concept different storyline to Story of Kunning Palace. Smart FL and ML.

Zhang Linghe is really good in this. He's a real standout. Very impressive performance.
He's fortunate too that he gets to play a kind of Mei Changsu in a decent script.
And why not? If you're going to copy, copy from the best.

It's also one of my favourites. I did think they dragged out the last few episodes though. But it is one of the few C dramas that I've rewatched.

I was thinking "huh"? Love Lost in Time has one of the best FLs I've ever seen. LOL

Late to the party but good fun so far. Reminds me of another drama, Love Lost in Time. Similar beats although not quite the same storyline.

Overall I enjoyed this from start to end. Looked forward eagerly to every new episodes. (Although they did drag out the resolution a bit) But it was a wild ride. I don't remember watching such an action-packed C drama... ever. I liked how the four main ladies were incorporated into the story and how each exuded strength in their own way. I didn't mind the romances (what little of it we got) but it really was the gangsters that ruled the roost in this story. Lots of really fantastic, well-acted characters.

My first impressions of the show can be found here:
https://40somethingahjumma.substack.com/p/first-impressions-chase-the-truth

It's only the preamble so don't sweat it.

She's pretty gutsy.
She's an interesting contrast to Yiyi. Considering she's been sheltered most of her life, she's far more composed and courageous in crisis moments. Yiyi is surprisingly a lot more fragile. The fact that life has been hard for her and she's had to stand up for herself early on has helped her built resilience.

Are they dropping the whole lot tomorrow? Oooh. I didn't know that.

It's pretty sweet that she's trying to protect him.

There's little doubt that the plotting is the highlight of the show -- the competing agendas, the double-crossing, the table-turning. Even the most random people and titbits find their significance eventually.
The production values might not be as good as something like The Heart but the plot more than makes up for it.

This show is a hoot. I don't watch too many makjangs in general but this one's hilarious. The male lead's family is so much fun. I love Lee Mi-sook. She's always good value.

A Cinderella contract marriage. What's not to like. Plus there's smouldering Sung Hoon.

There are hints of a romance budding. But it's slowburn stuff.

The cat and mouse game among the 3 interested parties intensified in Episode 11 and 12 with measures, countermeasures and shifting alliances. Some interesting reveals along the way as well. It's great to see all the threads beginning to coalesce in these two episodes. What's also heartening is to see how resourceful Nana is despite having no skills outside of dancing.

There are aspects of this show that remind me of the US tv show Justified. It's an absolute blast. (But without the witty dialogue)

It's a small part of the show. There's also a romance between an older couple.