One major plus for this drama are the action scenes. Most xianxia just have a few fights at the beginning of the drama then it's all talking and more talking. Here we get fights, formations, pills, talismans, etc. As a cultivation fan, I'm pretty thrilled XD
Su Yu is becoming very irritating. Seriously what does he think a cultivator will do in the imperial capital? Go pick some noble lady and marry her. His third brother will get the throne at this rate.
I felt they already hinted about his mom in front, esp with his recollection of mom making dried longan for him.…
The narrative established her as being self-centered and that was okay. Her earlier kindness to SYS doesn't conflict with her wanting a better life. And as many viewers commented, what happened to her husband and new son?