As the headline already suggests this movie was actually a happy surprise for me . Just imagine : a Qing Dynasty themed drama set in the palace , concerning the Imperial Family yet there are no villains, no concubines therefore no harem fighting , no evil schemes . Just cooking , genuine relationships, pretty sceneries and costumes and yes the HAPPY ENDING.

And I can’t forget mentioning the Empress who actually said something that goes like ‘’ You’re all my children , even the Royals are humans . They have feelings’’ .

Now the plot was rather simple however a good watch if you’re looking for something lighthearted that will give you a good and peaceful mood . You can’t expect a detailed plot and lines from a 1 h 27 min long movie . If that’s what you’re looking for I’d advise you to go look for a drama instead .

The costumes were beautiful and high quality, so were the hairstyles and the cinematography.

Definitely Underrated! Do give it a try !