I am not someone who can usually sit through a long drama with politics and lots of characters. However, this one had lots of romance, kung fu, and eye candy (lol) to keep me entertained. There weren't a ton of officials that all look the same to confuse me, and the majority of characters had unique names and well established story lines.

In the beginning the story got a bit racy at times. Lots of innuendos and flirting. Then the political story line comes in and lasts quite a while. I never thought of dropping the show, but I did have to take a break from binging to watch a movie here and there.

It's helpful to consult the wiki online that breaks the characters up by the different nations they belong to. There are 5 areas constantly referenced in the show and it may have gotten confusing if I didn't have that. I also kept notes on the items and town names they talk about regularly.

As for the acting, I thought most of it was good. Prince Fierce was a bit of a drama king and his facial expressions were sometimes over the top.

I would recommend this to anyone who likes romance and wuxia, and doesn't like to strain your brain too much with political intrigue. There is enough silliness to keep you interested to the end.