Xiao Zhuang Epic is by far the best one in many ways. This remake just isn't great. The storyline is bad. The acting from the actress could use more improvement. Everyone else is better at acting. There's also no chemistry at all between the leads. Right from the opening scene, they could of tried to add some wrinkles on to her face to show aging.

The new adaption, "The Promise of Chang'an" is better choice to watch. Even though this one is also annoying depressing to watch. Sometimes, I wish there would be fresher ideas. Somehow if the main female would cry less haha. They are so depressing and weak. Can some of them have a fighting spirit?