I finished this series about a week ago. I give this a 9/10. It felt dragging the middle part.
I liked 13th prince best. He was such a great brother, friend and lover!!! At first I liked 10th prince but somehow later, not so much. As for 14th, it was like a seesaw haha as for 8th prince, I don't like him at all but I felt sad for him. Actually I don't really know. I don't find him to be virtuous lol I felt like he had to pretend to be good not for the good but for the bad haha am I confusing anyone? It doesn't mean he was a bad guy, he just did it for the wrong reason. 9th prince was 8th prince misfortune.
I saw a few comments regarding 4th cruelty. I understand why he took those action and that is why he was the best candidate for emperor. He was calculating and wise. When he executed one of the official who threw 13th into confinement, 8th didn't do anything. 4th just wanted 8th to admit he was behind it. The official would have received a lighter punishment. Now that was cruel of 8th.
I am iffy with yutai. She received so many chances but instead she continuing being a spy for 9th.
Oh man there is just so many to talk about that I'm just being incoherent. I apologize for that.
I love minghui loyalty and love for 8th. Sadly he saw it too late. I cried my eyes when roulan died. She is finally free. Oh my heart ached.