Even though I started watching this cdrama for Zhao Lusi, I dropped this cdrama a few times while it was still airing because I had a hard time dealing with the ML's poor decisions and the frustrating, successful manipulations from Hua Shu. I just could not seem to continue past Episode 10, so I decided to pause and reconsider coming back later if I had more patience again.

After watching a few other cdramas, I finally decided to come back and try again. And I will say -- I am super glad that I did, because starting with Episode 11 (where Nether Realm is introduced), it gets better and better with each episode. To my surprise, I actually ended up binging Episodes 11-40 in only 2.5 days. My absolute favorite episodes are when the Phoenix Queen is reborn and finally here to make sure everyone who was evil / condescending gets their comeuppance. It's also great to see Yuan Qi work hard at trying to win Feng Yin's heart, and I loved that he did what he did at that one wedding. ???? No spoilers given, you'll just have to watch to find out what he did hahaha!!

For anyone hesitating to watch this cdrama, or had dropped in the middle like I did -- I highly recommend giving this cdrama one more try. At the very least, watch when the Phoenix Queen is reborn, because from then on, it is sooo very satisfying!! ☺️