Season 2 • Episode 30
LatestAfter Yao Guang's king is assassinated, Prince Mu Rong Li disguises himself and allies with rival rulers to resist a Nan Su Kingdom invasion and reclaim his nation.
Acting
Lu Yunfeng's micro-expressions carry entire episodes.
Costume
Ridiculous flowing sleeves. Everyone looks expensive and miserable.
Writing
Political schemes that actually make sense. Rare.
Creator
Zhao Shiyao
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of China's 2016 'danmei wave' — BL-coded content that slipped past censorship through subtext and intense staring. The government cracked down shortly after.
Dylan Xiong (Zhong Kunyi) and Lu Yunfeng reportedly improvised several key staring scenes after the director encouraged them to 'just feel it.' The results broke Weibo.
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