I am a beginner to Chinese dramas as it seems hard to find good ones. But this was one hell of a ride. First 4/5 episodes bored me and I was so confused about the story and characters. I couldn't even figure out which person was who the story was messy. But as the episodes proceeded the story became clearer and fun to watch. I think both the lead actors did a great job. Although there were some parts where I though Xiao overacted his acting skills on most of the scenes were spectacular. My favorite is probably the starting of the war scene I will not tell more. Wang Yibo did an excellent job as well. I first thought he was very stiff but as the story became clearer his character made so much more sense. I even read the novel just to understand the story better. And the songs are just masterpiece. I think the osts are my favorite part of the drama. Overall the drama was worth watching. I have already rewatched it many times and more I watch I catch on the details I missed during last time.
And, yes thank you to untamed I got to know about Wang Yibo .........