I was hesitant to watch this at first because it's too long for me (70 episodes!) But due to quarantine and not having many things to do, I ended up watching it.

I, imho, this drama is too overrated... I didn't really see anything especial about it. Most of it is also very unrealistic, so I guess if you like a bit more realistic and traditional then this one is not for you.
I like the first quarter of this drama, especially the beginning..seeing how YL fought back with those bully seamstress but the story started to become too unrealistic with the way she kept talking back to the emperor without really getting punished or so. The plot armor for WYL is so strong.. so it became boring later on. It also became repetitive...

The actress isn't really good.... a lot of her acting scenes is too cringy for me.
And I couldn't really feel much for the characters.

The costumes are good tho.