In watching shows with multiple seasons, I expect that the seasons get better with time. In this case season 1 was better than season 2. Season 2 plot was expected which was the reign of Cang Xuan but I felt that since this was a love story more focus should have been placed on Xiaoyao instead. Throughout the seasons, I was Team Xiang Lu. I felt Tushan Jing was such a weak character but I loved the way it was explained why Xiaoyao chose him. I felt sorry that Xiang Lu never got to express his feelings to her like Cang Xuan did. Even if she had rejected him, it would have still been closure. All in all a very good story! Talented cast. Great acting. Stunning portrayals. It deserves my rating of 8.0.