QueenofDramaHearts

I'll admit the first half of episode one I was reluctant to keep watching. However, by the end of the episode, I couldn't stop watching and wanted to see where the story would progress. This drama is just beautifully made in terms of cinematography, costumes, hair and make up and settings. It's not the first when it comes to showing the struggles of women but it's done in a way that all the characters are not one dimensional. From the death of Mudan's maid Yulu, to Sheng Yi's story, I did not expect to be needing tissues at hand. So many sad stories but Mudan's resilience gives you hope. I also was surprised that I felt for the County Princess and Mudan's ex-husband. Every character in the drama are in positions where they are stuck in the "roles" that society at the time deem they should be in and even being a noble does not mean you can escape unscathed. You are expected to "know your role" and can't escape the confines of the role that society requires you to play. I only wish I knew there would be a Part Two before I started this drama. It wasn't until episode 30 that I realized there is no way they can wrap all the story lines in the last two remaining episodes.