The intro was ghastly and theatrical. It intriguing well, when the sight of General Ling (Wu Lei) stormed in gallantly. I always knew Leo was cold-hot gorgeous, but this just went an upgrade.

Starting this drama was some kind of slow pace from episode first to about, fourth. However, definitely not a journey you’d want to missed. Since both leads teased us with their sizzles and mingles.

The era of Han dynasty is always been an adoring picturesque. It is like a magical place in the past. With dim lanterns floating and dangling. Craftsman palaces and mansions with heavy and strong architectural aesthetics. Artisan carriages. Dresses and robes swooping the ground as they took strolls. With jeweled embellished fabrics. And the ornament accessories they wore, simple but lavishly elegant. With gem stones and silver and gold, perhaps copper bedazzled their looks.

Even though the set was tone dark, gray and bleak. Nevertheless, there are whites and reds and savoy-blue striking the daunting ambiences. The music scores moves the scenes and intensify emotions flawlessly.
Contouring their smart and witty dialogues much depths and eloquent. Their acting are passionate and well put altogether. Is almost like it’s their organic conversations.

Tough love is the main theme, well for me it is.
Between Cheng Shao Shang with her fierce Mom. If only it wasn’t the result of 15 years gap of Motherhood absent.
Between Shao Shang and suitor no.1 , obstacles and conditions. Forfeited by the Elders.
Between Shao Shang and General Ling. The missed and heat/hit romancing (*grin). Yet, we are only on Part 1, looking forward of what Part 2 got to offer.

Chemistry 100% legit between Chen Shao Shang and General Ling. Their longing pause. The hugs and gentle strokes. Oozing desires being safely kept.

Ling came on strong, gruesome but having this stealthy allure charms. Don’t be mistaken if he is only hero bystanders. Shao Shang too, being confident and foolish youngster with charming smiles.

The BEST scenes thus far is that confession dynamite at the Palace in front of all court peoples. Among his many valiant gestures. His gazes of smoldering eyes. His just-a-breath-away proximity. All of their scenes made us squealing excitement and clapping for cheers.
I thought Ling was being patience and inclined when it comes to meet his affections toward Shao Shang. It is not, though. He has got his way from the get go.
All General in colossal drama should starts courts or woo the way of the Ling.

With only 3 episode left and no predictions date valid enough for Part 2 being released air, my patience on this is being tested isn’t it ? why is the good ones always left us hanging… the mystery of life.