Story: Romace-centric set in the palace but different from your usual C - drama. The romance is always the main plot. Not so much on politics or war strategy or palace politics or concubines fighting. Which is why it's my cup of tea and I love it when arranged marriage results in dislike turning to attraction turning to love But I do find it to be not very refine (rough around the edges). The theme of male soul in female body while interesting might not be for everyone Costumes.: Mostly a miss. Qi Sheng's mostly were ok until he don war armour paired with 3quarter pants and that translucent outfit.. What were the costume people thinking? Pengpeng clothes.. Maybe I'm prudish I prefer the ones that are more covered up. The green one bordered on vulgar. - Spoiler- Love a lot of romantic scenes that were touching and memoeable When he explain himself and clear up that it wasn't love with 2nd brother's wife. I had alot of respect for him here When he admitted later that each time he wasn't testing her he was betting that she would choose him and he would be the one she can rely on. So man When he said he don't wan an empress, he wants a wife to be by his side and he wanted her while heart, not half. When she woke from her nightmare and realise she has fallen in love with her unborn baby When she was in the mud pit searching for the antidote for him When she final admitted she loves him All these parts are worth rewatchin. My advise is watch Ep 1 to 35, skip 36 and watch the 3rd ending