I was complaining that there wasn't much happening in the first half then suddenly, BOOM, second part came in and I can barely keep up. LOL

As usual Lusi is great here. Her eyes being swollen in most of the scenes are really noticeable, I guess she was crying really hard and towards the end it became evident why. What I like the most is she's not afraid to make an ugly crying face and it does make the scenes more authentic. Her character became more serious in this part, a part of me is glad since her character has developed and matured but at the same time I miss her character's playfulness in the first part. Did she won any award in this drama? I really hope so.

It's a good thing I have waited before making a final judgement for our ML. I have complained before that he's stoic and rigid in the first part, I guess it is just part of his character. He's more diverse here and more on the green flag of the equation until the part where he killed his "father" and suddenly he became an intense red. Flaming, hot, and burning. I was a little bit afraid since he was acting like a psychopath. Not even the FL's love can calm him down (although it was mentioned in the latter part that he immediately regretted his actions after he saw the FL, and now we're back to green. Lol) I like that he's so rigid when talking to other character then his eyes will become so soft when talking to the FL. I didn't realize how handsome LEO WU is until this drama and now I am so looking forward with his drama with ZJM. I really hope he makes an outstanding performance.

Story wise, I honestly can barely keep up with the political side of the story, too many characters, I got so confused a lot of times. Instead, I just focused on their love story and their relationship with other characters, FL's and ML's family and friends, in and outside the palace. Then it became so good. I like that it wasn't an insta love for our CP (at least for FL), that the ML gave the FL time to develop her character and to make a decision for herself. I also like that eventually the FL's love made her a better and selfless person, and I understand why she made a decision to end their relationship after that incident. I just don't understand why it took 5years for them to get back together?! But I guess it didn't really matter since the event/s in between flies fast. But still. We could have a lot more CP time if they got back together sooner. Hehe.

Special mention to the emperor and his two empresses, they have an outstanding relationship with each other. I am glad they also have a "happy ending".

Overall the story is satisfying enough for me. Something that I will remember and be glad that I have watched afterwards.

Rewatch value? Who has the time to sit down watch this again, 56ep is just too long for me.

Music? I'm not a fan of instrumental music and i don't remember most, but I remember feeling so touched with the background music and that's enough for me to give it an 8.