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This is the first wuxia drama I have watched, and honestly, it was such a good introduction to the genre. While the first quarter of the series progressed a bit slowly, the show became significantly more interesting afterwards. There were several moments when the suspense and tension were executed exceptionally well that I was convinced a major character was about to die, despite multiple episodes still remaining.

I adored the relationship between Ji Bozai and Ming Yi so much. Their flirtation, banter and angst was portrayed incredibly by the actors. JBZ clearly fell first and harder. The way he looks at MY conveyed such devotion and sincerity. Because of this, I found myself constantly wishing that Ming Yi would tell him the truth, as it was evident that his feelings for her would remain unchanged. Their intimacy was portrayed beautifully by the actors, with Episode 19 standing out in particular. That episode, as a whole, was remarkably well done and is undoubtedly my favourite.

Visually, the drama was consistently impressive. While wuxia and historical settings are not typically my preference, I have to give credit where credit is due. The storyline, cinematography, and aesthetics were brilliant.

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