The story unfolds in layers but each in due time. Amazing acting by actors. The drama portrays different minute details and emotions. I kept waiting for new episodes. Normally revenge driven dramas are almost boring but the complex relationship among characters are one of the few things that keeps you glued to the drama. Each character is mature. They have strong feelings but they only express them in a very mature way. Especially FL and ML. This drama will be enjoyable for anyone who likes mature characters not the usual ones in chinese historical dramas. The female characters are strong and they have their different ways of living life. They fight for what they believe in and they see the big picture for their nation. That's one of the best things about this drama.
I loved the drama and enjoyed it very much.