I just finished the drama, and I'm glad I didn't pay attention to the negative comments and gave it a try. It's a solid 9/10. Yes, it had its flaws, but considering the number of episodes, that's expected. It started strong, dipped in the second arc, and then picked up again, which is rare.

People's complaints about the FL being in her 40s and playing a 15-year-old character are understandable since Zhang Ziyi looks her age. However, she was so great as the princess that I can't imagine anyone else in that role. The character needed to appear mature, graceful, and royal for most of the show, and she did that perfectly. From the way she walks to the way she talks, I believed she was a real princess.

Additionally, I would have complained if they had cast her opposite a young ML who looked like her son, but they actually brought in a fully grown-up cast with a strong and manly ML. The couple created such wonderful chemistry too.

I was absolutely mesmerized by the stunning costumes and the cinematic shots that resembled beautiful paintings. Watching this drama was a visual delight.