I liked this show; what a moving depiction of the struggles of the low class, especially women in historical China. The music and production put the icing on the cake of a good story and great acting.

I really must dub my hat to the writers: 3 women tied together by their experiences but all with distinct personalities and heart-wrenching stories.

My props to the actors for bringing the story to life. Ouyang Xu is definitely going up on my list of vile antagonists.

The story's pacing was pretty good except for a few episodes in the middle between 25-32—otherwise a great watching experience.