The script isn't bad, it doesn't bring innovative elements, but it manages to attract attention. The characters are captivating, despite making many mistakes throughout the drama out of stubbornness in pursuing difficult paths, there is a heroic aura to several characters.
Everyone in the cast performed very well. Zhang Yao was able to show his character's pain and weakness convincingly. Zhou Ting Wei, as always, composed his character impeccably.
The team worked hard in characterizing the characters, the clothes, makeup and hairstyles are quite beautiful.
The soundtrack is pleasant and was used in order to amplify the emotion of the scenes.
The direction, despite some minor errors in the editing, seemed to lead the drama perfectly, but, to the sadness of those who watched, in the final stretch it made a dive over the precipice. The last chapter is rushed, with poorly explained scenes (at what time and for what reason was Wen Si Yuan in that room with Duke Wei Ning's guard? What happened to Yun Luo's master? How was their escape after leaving the palace?). Showing years later and leaving the ending implied and with a sequence of previous scenes is very amateurish.