I started watching this drama with minimal expectations--I just wanted to indulge in some brainless drama but it was so so so excruciating to watch as I went on. The ML & FL back and forth was senseless and honestly got old by episode 10 and I just skipped the scenes whenever they were on. I can't bear the toxicity of their relationship and I really hope women watching this don't think this is what love is supposed to look like. ?

However, I was curious about the overall storyline and the good part is that the FL builds relationships with the people around her, not just the ML. Her relationship with her maids is really cute and she really cares for them. The storyline with the evil characters is also interesting.

My favourite part of the story is between the second couple, Wuji and Princess Ling. They should have been the main couple, their story is way cuter and way less toxic compared to the main couple. What I really like about their story is that you can see their growth throughout the show. Ling can come off as pretty annoying at first--the bratty Princess archetype. But as I watched more and more of her, she really grew on me. Wuji looked pretty at first but didn't strike me as interesting, but seeing how he and Ling interacts, her playfulness brought out a more interesting and lively side of Wuji. Their scenes made me laugh, cry, and both at the same time.

If this drama was just Wuji and Ling, I would give it a 10/10. But with all the other extra fillers that made it 36 episodes, it's a 5/10.