From the very first episode I got drawn into this sweeping romance of a general's daughter and a young king in a fantasy realm of ancient China. The story begins with a young girl running away from home, because she wants to evade a forced marriage into the royal family. Her older sister swaps places with her, eager to marry one of the royal princes, but she gets married to the reigning prince in stead. The girl feels sorry for her sister, tries to rescue her, and meets her sister's husband under disguise, on the road. Without knowing each other's identity, the couple falls in love and a comedy of errors unfold.

Story

The first episodes were really entertaining, romantic and funny. Midway the pacing went downhill by too many side stories, but in the end everything got wrapped up nicely with a sound closure.

Cast

The leading couple was good looking and adorable, they made it worthwhile to watch the series till the end, although the moments of their yes-or-no kisses were milked to the hilt. Also, how many times do I have to watch the classic female clutch falling into the arms of the ML? I'm still waiting for a reversed version! That's why I liked the side story about the willful, foreign princess who has to marry the young king, but falls for his introvert guard in stead.

Music

The background music blended well with the story, with dreamy music at the night market in the beginning, and dramatic piano during the emotional scenes.

Rewatch value

If you're into romantic clichés you definitely want to rewatch this series, it's a real treat with cross dressing, stumbling girls, possessive males, the wrist grab, extended close ups of lovers staring into each others eyes, a love triangle, drunkenness, sickness, raining scenes, the back hug, piggy ride, you name it.

Overall

So if you are in the mood for classic fluff, beautiful faces and a love-against-will-story, you'll love this series.