The highlights of this drama are the handsome Dylan Wang, the promising Chen YuQi and the acting of Peter Ho.

Dylan Wang acts the cold high-ranking head eunuch Xiao Duo with a secret. He is one of those actors who look very handsome with a stern face. His acting is impressive.

YuQi is at her best in acting the scheming yet boisterous concubine Bu YinLou. I think her acting in this drama beat her performance at the Winner is Love. Her on-screen chemistry with Dylan is excellent.

The one that beats all others is Peter Ho in the portrayal of the emperor Murong GaoGong. His character development in this drama is very interesting - from a timid prince to a hesitant emperor to that of a tyrant. You can literally see the transformation in his acting and facial expression. He is not as handsome as Dylan but his acting is superb.

The story starts very well with an original storyline centred on an eunuch, and not the typical fight for the throne. However, the initial interesting captivation slowly fades into a just a regular development with not much twist in the story. In fact, at some points it becomes a bit boring as it deteriorates into a lovey dovey courtship and love rivalry.

Later in the story, it takes a turn from a romcom into something more sinister. And that turn is not that well developed. It is simply Bu YinLou carelessly left the door of the escape tunnel open. All secrets are out and the emperor seek revenge.

Also, given that Xiao Duo is such a careful and scheming man, it certainly is out of character for him to be so careless in gallivanting with an imperial concubine in view of all the guards and in public, even if it might be in a distant location and among his own people.

Aside from the above, the drama has all the typical setting of the better produced dramas - beautiful costumes, lovely backdrop, excellent cast, quality cinematography.

Overall, it is a good production. Especially, if you are a fan of Dylan or YuQi, it might be well worth watching.