I have always and only watched Korean historical dramas and never really thought to give Chinese historical dramas a chance. However, when my friend strongly suggested this, it was the best decision I have ever made. To this day, it legit set the standard of all Chinese historical dramas for me.

The plot is not at all boring and really has you on your toes as you are always curious what is to come next. Honestly, the ML really leads the plot through his character's strategic ways of dealing with situations within the drama. Which is why I am so attached to his character. The character's have a really good development and I remember reading one review about how the leads 'silently sacrifice' themselves for one another. Which till the end they truly do. Which is why the ending may be tragic to some but to have it end any way else wouldn't make the drama it is today. This drama is very worth your time because I have watched so many dramas and this one really surpasses all of them.