I loved everything about this book from the politics to the relationship between the two main characters Shen Zechuan and Xiao Chiye. The characters were amazing to read about especially Shen Zechuan he is very interesting and complicated in many ways because of what he suffered and his want for retribution for all the wrongs committed to him. I liked Xiao Chiye even with how it all started with a kick that nearly killed Shen Zechuan he becomes rather interested in the main character their relationship is a real enemies to lovers one that takes awhile to develop. I really liked how the politics of the story were told it takes a little while to understand but it is well worth the read. I really loved the plot it starts with a younger Shen Zechuan being beat on because of what his father did and nearly die with Xiao Chite kicking him and nearly finishing him off after that other things happen they meet again and fight and then slowly get involved with one another while many things happen in the background with it all ending with them sleeping together. I am really looking forward to where this series goes next.