I may sound biased, but this is the first time I watched the entire series for not the Male Lead, but the second Male Lead.
Gong ShangJue is absolutely perfect. He's smart, capable( more than enough capable,actually) and devoted to his clan. he knows how to keep his head in the game, even when he's cornered. and does not let anything cloud his judgement. even when he keeps plotting against Yun WeiShan, I wanted to support him.
and the way he takes care of Gong YuanZhi, like it was just as easy as breathing or blinking. and he is so fiercely protective of his people. I'm totally Fangirling over him right now ????
the rest of the cast is also good. and Gong ZiShang - Jin Fan have the most ridiculously hilarious screen time.