This review may contain spoilers
Top Tier Story & Cast
This is an extremely wholesome historical drama.
I highly recommend this for fans of family dramas. This is such a calming & peaceful show, despite all the plotting happening both on-screen & behind the scenes. What allows it to remain so easy to watch, though, is the beautiful & deep bonds that form amongst the Hua family.
This tribe of women has their world completely upended when all the men of the family 10yrs & older are exiled to the North. After having their wealth confiscated, losing their title of prestige, & being kicked out of their home they’re justifiably terrified of their new circumstances. Left alone to their own devices, they’re floundering like newborn babes. Thankfully, with them is the FL, who steps up to navigate them through this storm of life.
She was once the outcast among them who constantly got in trouble with the elders due to her peculiar ways. But now it’s this very “rebellious” personality of hers that the family will have to rely on if they want to survive the hard times. And let me just say, she does a marvelous job of carrying the weight & responsibility of being the head of the family! {From her first scene where she climbs on the ship amidst a raging storm, I knew her bravery was going to be a key element to the story that would hold my attention. And I was right!}
There to help her make decisions on how best to secure them a better life is her new protector, the ML. They quickly form a friendship through some memorable first meetings, leaving both of them feeling happy to finally have someone on their side. Unbeknownst to her, though, he’s leading a double life. The person she’s come to rely on is, in fact, the new masked leader of the capital’s security bureau… the very ones who arrested her family. Whether in his private life or when in work mode, the ML does his best to always help & protect her. And when the truth comes to light & potential relationship-ending secrets are revealed, this duo proves that love can overcome anything.
They’re such a great example of a mature & healthy couple. A beautiful combination of respect, communication, loyalty, trust, & admiration between them makes them total couple goals! Their love is so genuine & pure, free of any angst & drama. The only time there’s real tension is when the breakup happens & we have to watch them try to live with broken hearts for a few episodes (thank you, writers, for only making it last a few eps!!) Their reconciliation is so honest & healing, then they’re solid once more. Neither of them ever tries to manipulate, coerce, guilt, or control the other throughout the whole time they know each other. They’re two intelligent Leads who won’t bow to the pressures of a cruel world. Instead, they live with determination, hope, & an unbreakable love.
I had to gush about them because they’re truly a wonderful couple, but don’t be misled to think the drama is solely focused on them. There’s so much other stuff happening alongside this duo falling in love. There’s the whole storyline of the family business being started, nurtured, & expanded. That is a huge part of the overall drama. There’s also the additional love stories that play out. There’s a great SML who never turns toxic, despite wishing to be more than just friends with the FL (and seeing as how they start the drama as betrothed, he could’ve very easily turned bitter/cruel!) There are great friendships developed among the family members, among them & their loyal servants, among the ML & his trusted “soldiers”. There’s a heartwarming love story between the ML’s precious sister & the SML’s younger brother (these two are so cute!) And there are lots of schemes to smear the FL’s reputation, to destroy the family again, to undermine the ML’s authority. Seriously - so much happens that I’m surprised it still stayed such a calm watch! 🤯
Apart from the Leads’ love story, my favorite part is watching the Hua family bond & become a strong, unbreakable unit. This is truly a heartwarming story of good people becoming even better people by humbling themselves & working together.
Action. Mysteries. Political corruption.
Friendship. Family. Perseverance.
Push play & prepare for an enjoyable ride!
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‼️ SPOILERS OF SOME OF MY FAV MOMENTS/SCENES INCOMING!! STOP READING NOW IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW!! YOU’VE BEEN WARNED! 😉‼️
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EP.2 - the Hua women walking through that crowd of mockers & gawkers 👑 *why do people delight in the misery of others??*
EP.4 - the grandma begins to see the FL’s strength.
EP.7 - ML’s care for FL after she’s beaten. Hua’s genuine remorse & worry for her.
EP.8 - FL releasing the maids to be free women.
EP.10 - FL & ML’s sister meet.ML saves Hua’s from an assassin as his alter-ego.
EP.14 - ML teaches FL how to use the wrist dart gun & how to ride a horse, swoon….
EP.15 - ML comforts FL when her family is ashamed of her due to rumors.
EP.16 - ML helps the kids learn self-respect. FL’s reaction to ML’s investigation.
EP.17 - ML realizes the young servant he met as a child was the FL.
EP.19 - Grandma’s advice to FL in their last moments together.
EP.20 - FL’s awesomeness in handing out justice. ML’s return & their confessions.
EP.22 - the beauty of the Hua’s at 4th Aunt’s bedside as she’s in distressed labor.
EP.24-25 - Leads’ interactions on their trip. FL’s reunion with the men of the family.
EP.27 - meeting of FL & young 6th prince, all the chaos that ensues.
EP.28-29 - ML’s protection of FL & 6th prince.
EP.32-33 - the FL’s defense of ML against emperor. Her breaking up with ML so the emperor can’t use her as a weapon to compel & use him; “he’s not a dagger, but a person with feelings.”
EP.34-36 - FL’s continued perseverance by building ships & setting off on a maiden voyage, where she encounters a new villainous. Leads working together to bring her down. Their reconciliation after saving each other.
EP.37-40 - ALL the times the Leads prove their strength & loyalty. The proof of the Hua’s growth from the first to last ep. Their continued goodness in the face of constant attacks. The return of the men & the HEA’s. 🫶🏻
Have you watched it? If so, feel free to share your favorite moments with me!
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-⬇️ M O R E 🚫 S P O I L E R S 🚫 B E L O W ⬇️-
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The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.23 💋
- Together : ep.20 👩🏻❤️👨🏻
- BreakUp : ep.33 💔
- BackTogether : ep.36 ❤️🩹
I highly recommend this for fans of family dramas. This is such a calming & peaceful show, despite all the plotting happening both on-screen & behind the scenes. What allows it to remain so easy to watch, though, is the beautiful & deep bonds that form amongst the Hua family.
This tribe of women has their world completely upended when all the men of the family 10yrs & older are exiled to the North. After having their wealth confiscated, losing their title of prestige, & being kicked out of their home they’re justifiably terrified of their new circumstances. Left alone to their own devices, they’re floundering like newborn babes. Thankfully, with them is the FL, who steps up to navigate them through this storm of life.
She was once the outcast among them who constantly got in trouble with the elders due to her peculiar ways. But now it’s this very “rebellious” personality of hers that the family will have to rely on if they want to survive the hard times. And let me just say, she does a marvelous job of carrying the weight & responsibility of being the head of the family! {From her first scene where she climbs on the ship amidst a raging storm, I knew her bravery was going to be a key element to the story that would hold my attention. And I was right!}
There to help her make decisions on how best to secure them a better life is her new protector, the ML. They quickly form a friendship through some memorable first meetings, leaving both of them feeling happy to finally have someone on their side. Unbeknownst to her, though, he’s leading a double life. The person she’s come to rely on is, in fact, the new masked leader of the capital’s security bureau… the very ones who arrested her family. Whether in his private life or when in work mode, the ML does his best to always help & protect her. And when the truth comes to light & potential relationship-ending secrets are revealed, this duo proves that love can overcome anything.
They’re such a great example of a mature & healthy couple. A beautiful combination of respect, communication, loyalty, trust, & admiration between them makes them total couple goals! Their love is so genuine & pure, free of any angst & drama. The only time there’s real tension is when the breakup happens & we have to watch them try to live with broken hearts for a few episodes (thank you, writers, for only making it last a few eps!!) Their reconciliation is so honest & healing, then they’re solid once more. Neither of them ever tries to manipulate, coerce, guilt, or control the other throughout the whole time they know each other. They’re two intelligent Leads who won’t bow to the pressures of a cruel world. Instead, they live with determination, hope, & an unbreakable love.
I had to gush about them because they’re truly a wonderful couple, but don’t be misled to think the drama is solely focused on them. There’s so much other stuff happening alongside this duo falling in love. There’s the whole storyline of the family business being started, nurtured, & expanded. That is a huge part of the overall drama. There’s also the additional love stories that play out. There’s a great SML who never turns toxic, despite wishing to be more than just friends with the FL (and seeing as how they start the drama as betrothed, he could’ve very easily turned bitter/cruel!) There are great friendships developed among the family members, among them & their loyal servants, among the ML & his trusted “soldiers”. There’s a heartwarming love story between the ML’s precious sister & the SML’s younger brother (these two are so cute!) And there are lots of schemes to smear the FL’s reputation, to destroy the family again, to undermine the ML’s authority. Seriously - so much happens that I’m surprised it still stayed such a calm watch! 🤯
Apart from the Leads’ love story, my favorite part is watching the Hua family bond & become a strong, unbreakable unit. This is truly a heartwarming story of good people becoming even better people by humbling themselves & working together.
Action. Mysteries. Political corruption.
Friendship. Family. Perseverance.
Push play & prepare for an enjoyable ride!
\\\\\ ——— >>> ——— <<< ———//////
‼️ SPOILERS OF SOME OF MY FAV MOMENTS/SCENES INCOMING!! STOP READING NOW IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW!! YOU’VE BEEN WARNED! 😉‼️
\\\\\ ——— >>> ——— <<< ———//////
EP.2 - the Hua women walking through that crowd of mockers & gawkers 👑 *why do people delight in the misery of others??*
EP.4 - the grandma begins to see the FL’s strength.
EP.7 - ML’s care for FL after she’s beaten. Hua’s genuine remorse & worry for her.
EP.8 - FL releasing the maids to be free women.
EP.10 - FL & ML’s sister meet.ML saves Hua’s from an assassin as his alter-ego.
EP.14 - ML teaches FL how to use the wrist dart gun & how to ride a horse, swoon….
EP.15 - ML comforts FL when her family is ashamed of her due to rumors.
EP.16 - ML helps the kids learn self-respect. FL’s reaction to ML’s investigation.
EP.17 - ML realizes the young servant he met as a child was the FL.
EP.19 - Grandma’s advice to FL in their last moments together.
EP.20 - FL’s awesomeness in handing out justice. ML’s return & their confessions.
EP.22 - the beauty of the Hua’s at 4th Aunt’s bedside as she’s in distressed labor.
EP.24-25 - Leads’ interactions on their trip. FL’s reunion with the men of the family.
EP.27 - meeting of FL & young 6th prince, all the chaos that ensues.
EP.28-29 - ML’s protection of FL & 6th prince.
EP.32-33 - the FL’s defense of ML against emperor. Her breaking up with ML so the emperor can’t use her as a weapon to compel & use him; “he’s not a dagger, but a person with feelings.”
EP.34-36 - FL’s continued perseverance by building ships & setting off on a maiden voyage, where she encounters a new villainous. Leads working together to bring her down. Their reconciliation after saving each other.
EP.37-40 - ALL the times the Leads prove their strength & loyalty. The proof of the Hua’s growth from the first to last ep. Their continued goodness in the face of constant attacks. The return of the men & the HEA’s. 🫶🏻
Have you watched it? If so, feel free to share your favorite moments with me!
_________\\__________//________
-⬇️ M O R E 🚫 S P O I L E R S 🚫 B E L O W ⬇️-
.
…
….
……
The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.23 💋
- Together : ep.20 👩🏻❤️👨🏻
- BreakUp : ep.33 💔
- BackTogether : ep.36 ❤️🩹
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