Just completed this. I LOVED IT. Li Changge what a character!! Her character from a stubborn revenge seeking princess to a person who fights for people was marvellous. Love her equation with her uncle and luyan. Also who surprised me the most was Minister Du. I was so sure that he was gonna be the antagonist. I was waiting for his downfall.But he was just a person fighting for his country. Every character had their moment to shine.
Also, mimi is that one friend everybody needs in their life. Her and changge's bond is so precious. Hao du and leyan's plotline was most anticipated for me. I was rooting for him the moment he appeared on screen. I just wish there was more time for leyan to let go of shuyu and for us to know how her feelings developed for hao du.
Coming to the main lead's love story, theirs is one of the few healthy relationships protrayed in chinese historical dramas i've ever seen. The slow burn, them going from friends to lovers, that actions speak louder than words , them just being there for eachother. Loved everything about them.
Definitely one of the few dramas i am gonna be rewatching in future.