Recommendations after watching Historical Drama My Journey to You

Hi! 

I am very new to the Historical Chinese Dramas, I have watched only one and that is - My Journey to you. I have found it being the perfect combination for me and I am now looking for something similar. Digging through the "Historical" Dramas I mostly encounter typical romantic dramas. I am more interested in the action, mystery, strong characters (especially FL) I don't mind the romance in general but I'm just looking for similar dark vibe  to "My Journey to You". Also, I am not interested that much in Bromance. Thanks for any recommendations, I am just in love with "My Journey to you" and I would give more historical dramas a shot,  as originally I thought I am not interested in the category at all. 

My Journey to You is a very well made drama, high production value/cost. Not many dramas like that.

But here are my recommendations based on that "tone" or "vibe" you seek:

Joy of Life    secret identity, spy stuff and secrecy, great acting and good story, very well made

Princess Agents    spy stuff and secret organizations

The Blood of Youth    lots of fighting scenes

Ever Night    fighting stuff, cultivation

Nirvana in Fire    more political and palace drama, but very good

The Rise of Phoenixes    palace drama, very well made

also I'd recommend Empress Ki    but it is a korean drama and more palace drama, but takes place in China.

If you're looking for something currently airing, definitely check out Story of Kunning Palace. It's not quite as dark, but I think it will tread into that territory and pretty soon.

As for completed shows, try these. Some of them may be up your alley:

• Story of Yanxi Palace
• Mr. Sunshine (this is a kdrama but definitely what you're looking for)
• The Long Ballad
• Bloody Romance
• Joy of Life
• A League of Noblemen
• Butterflied Love
• Painted Skin
• Assassin Academy
• Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace
• The Princess Wei Young