this is a wuxia film that incorporates court/inter-departmental intrigues to enhance the storyline. it is recommended that you watch the 1st installment before moving to the 2nd, as the 2nd continues to expand the story and character developments. this film might not be suitable for certain age group as it contains 2 mildly erotic/suggestive scenes.

the storyline, plot, and performances can at times feel uninspiring. the chemistry between the two main characters is not convincing. there are 2 mild erotic/suggestive scenes in this film, but i don't see either serving any purpose to enhance the storyline or further the plot or character development.

the film incorporates limited natural environment as background sceneries, and many are man=made sets and often embellished. the usage of CGIs and the quality of the CGIs can at times be annoying distracting and superfluous. there are certain redundant segments and/or segments that don't make much sense. this is not helped by the bland dialogues and mediocre dubbing (voice-over) quality.

this film might be suitable for you if,
+ you want to space out
+ you are a big fan of Deng Chao and/or Liu Yifei