I have watched tens of chinese dramas, but this is the first time I bawl my eyes out while watching!! I got a serious heartache from watching this. The whole drama has been an emotional roller coaster for me. Even though there were way too many misunderstandings in the middle episodes that they even got me pissed off, I think those storylines were needed after all. One of the great aspects of this drama is that there are MANY lovable characters that will make you feel like supporting them to stay alive, such as Mo Wei Yi, Du Heng, and many others. The character development for Xiao Bei Chen and his two sworn brothers can also be seen clearly throughout the episodes. Plus, the OSTs are just WOW! Painted Heart and Abyss are my top 2 soundtracks of this drama. The OSTs suit the drama's vibe perfectly. Whenever I listen to Abyss, those sad scenes in the drama just suddenly flash through my mind and got me feeling emotional again.
Lastly, if you are not the type of person who can stand watching sad drama, this is not for you.