I knew this drama is a little bit depressive. But the cimematography and background music are absolutely stunning! I can rewatch this drama again and again. The storyline is too intense. If the screenwriter add more light heart scenes, this drama would be perfect. Anyway, I still think that this drama is phenomenal! The actings of ALL actors are great. The scene when crown prince was with Lu Wenxi, I can feel their sexual tension trough the screen :) Love the emperor. I mean his acting was so great that I felt like I want to punch him most of the times LOL. For me, this drama is my most favourite chinese drama of all times.