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Fantasy dramas are rarely my go-to, but this one was an exception. I genuinely enjoyed this drama overall. I watched it back in 2025, and to this day, I still think this is the role that suits Tian Xiwei the best, even after Pursuit of Jade in 2026 (fight me, I'll die on this hill). She fits the character like a glove, both in visuals and personality. She was playful when the story needed charm, mischievous, but still able to carry serious moments with weight. For me, she was the perfect “cat queen.”

As a longtime fan of Xu Kai, I was genuinely happy to see him in a drama that reminded me why I liked him in the first place. It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen him in a drama I truly enjoyed after Arsenal Military Academy and Falling Into Your Smile. Watching him in another strong costume drama felt refreshing and reminded me again how well he fits this genre, just like he did in Story of Yanxi Palace—though of course, this one doesn’t reach that level.

I know the ending gave divided opinions, a lot of people weren’t happy with it, but I honestly didn’t mind it. I think it made sense for the story and felt justified, the final moments actually felt comforting. The CGI was also surprisingly solid for fantasy standards, and the visuals between the leads were absolutely serving. Their chemistry was strong, the pairing worked so well, and the plot balanced tension with plenty of sweet moments to keep me engaged. This is a solid 8.5 for me, and considering I rarely rate dramas above an 8, that says a lot about how much I enjoyed the overall dynamic and storytelling.