First of all, this is such a good drama. The visual effects and acting are superb. I waited for this because I'm a big fan of Yang Yang and the acting here did not disappoint.

THERE IS ONE FLAW.

After watching, I went and looked for the translated novel and the series pails in comparison. Don't get me wrong there weren't a lot of changes in the series that was in the novel, BUT the things that weren't incorporated could have made the series BETTER.

In the translated novel, the story of the Bai Feng Xi is more detailed and focused, unlike the series where we only get a glimpse of her life as a princess towards the end. It's not that I didn't enjoy Hei Feng Xi's life in the series, but it's usually the life of the guy as the warrior prince that we see. In the novel, Bai Feng Xi, as princess Feng Xi Yun, ACTUALLY created the army in Qingzhou before disappearing to travel the world of martial arts. She also has the full trust of 6 generals who are detailed and discussed in the book unlike in the series where it focus on Hei Feng Xi.

Maybe I'm biased because I am a girl and a warrior princess appeals more to me. BUT watching the series first actually helped me visualize everything in the book so that's one pro :))

I do like both versions, but if I were made to choose, the translated novel reigns SUPREME <3

Also, a caveat that I only found the translated version in wattpad so that is what I am basing it of off.