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Yes, you'll experience an emotional roller coaster and fall in love with the characters.

Well, according to the drama, the synopsis is accurate but kind of vague just like the other dramas with similar plot.

Lol, I feel the same. The director coming out as Zhiwei's brother is like a last minute casting stunt.

The female lead died in the drama, but she faked her death in the novel. They ended up together and away from politics.

Yes! This drama is kind of on the political side, but you'll really get to see a great male lead and female lead. Both are so strong in their own way.

There's only like two kisses lol.

Yes, she died but Ying Luo will get revenge for her.

Correct, she became a scheming woman after learning that Fu Feng never had feelings for her.

Er Qing's grown son never appeared in the drama lol, but I guess his profile is included since he appeared in the mini sequel.

Yes, it is one of the best drama out there.

That's because during this period, the people in the palace all want their sons to become the next Emperor and live a comfortable life. That's why theres so much plotting and scheming, lol.

They're both good in their own way in my opinion. I really recommend this one if you haven't watch it yet.

Yes!!! It's so worth it, this drama has great acting and most of the actors and actress used their real voice. I was nervous at first too because of the 87 episodes, but I love it! Give it a try.

She started to fight back after she was demoted and lived in the cold palace. True power shows when she became Empress.

Ruyi's kid remained a prince. While Imperial Consort Ling's son, Yong Yan became the next Emperor. He later gave her a posthumous name of Empress Xiaoyichun, based on here and true history.

Story of Yanxi Palace is another one with the same exact time period, same characters but with different personalities. Theres also a prequel to this story called The Legend of Zhen Huan, which is basically the story of Hong Li's adoptive mother (Empress Dowager).

Am I the only one who find the voiceovers/dubbing too echoey?

Me too! I didn't know I was going to like this drama so much. Although the ending was very disappointing.

At the very end of episode 53, Yang Jian was passed down the throne, making Jia Luo the Empress.

Yes, very depressing. That's all I gotta say.