First, I have to clarify that I am not a YangMi die-hard fan or anything like that. I like her just like any other actresses...

This drama is beautifully done, very good-looking casts, not cheesy CGI, gorgeous costumes, intriguing story plot, superb acting, bad-ass fighting scenes....

BEST things about this drama are:
Smart leads: They always work together to beat the bad guys schemes....
They are also the most kick-ass fighters!! I love leads that are capable and the best in fighting....
these two alone are so safistying to watch!!!!!!

Their love stories are heart-wrenching, but in the end, they all get the happy endings in my opinion!

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***I am reposting this from someone else so everyone can understand the ending better. I am not Chinese so I wouldn't understand all this....but it is actually a beautiful ending once you get the meaning:

"You know the ending with the crane flying above head and it sheds a feather? It's when the Crown Prince aka Emperor is telling HS that FJM's health has improved as compared with the earlier years...

here's what a crane symbolizes:
From fengshuibeginner.com : "In China, the crane, also known as the heron has always been one of the most auspicious symbols since the olden times. It is a symbol of nobility and long life. In addition, it also represents everlasting love and loyalty in romance. "

And from artfixdaily.com: "In Chinese culture, the crane is venerated as the prince of all feathered creatures and thus has a legendary status. Embodying longevity and peace, it is the second most favored bird symbol after the phoenix"

So, I take it to mean that the country is ushering in a period of peace and that FJM will live a long life. I was a little puzzled as to why the feather flew in the wind and we got to see young HS with FJM plus all the other love-scenes.... and I think the first explanation informs us that it also represents "everlasting love and loyalty"....
(reason is because in E06, he didn't catch the feather, but in E48, he catches it"...so he accepts the love and loyalty from HS.

So that's the parting message - though a rather cryptic one. Geez, it's not like all audiences know what the crane means!"