Male characters have little to no redeeming qualities, portrayed as useful idiots at best. The female characters can do no wrong though! :Rolls eyes: Initially this show was refreshing, since in most Chinese period dramas the women scheme and hurt each other, but after a while the "girl power" thing gets old. A very tedious watch, I wanted to give up around episode 30... but after investing that much time, I figured I may as well finish. Overall it was just okay and it's not worth watching again. I'm not sure where all the great reviews are coming from.