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After ending the series I kind of felt like I've watched a super long chinese version of Romeo and Juliet. So yes, the plot isn't new and the amount of times the female lead gets framed or is in danger is kind of ridiculous. BUT: that doesn't really matter. My heart won over my mind. I was CONSUMED by this series. The acting is great, the chemistry between several of the series' couples is indescribable and you go through every emotion possible: frustration, happiness, sadness, devastation... you name it, this series delivers.

Conclusion: is this a rationally good series? Nope, but if you need shows that are emotional as hell, then this is definitely the one for you.

Great series! The story is about the kind princess of Northern Liang (Tiffany Tang). After her kingdom is destroyed, and her family murdered by the greedy Marshall of Northern Wei, she feels revengeful, turning into a powerful and cunning woman while assuming the identity of her murdered friend, Wei Young. The Princess walks willingly into the lion's den when she returns to the family home of Wei Young belonging to the same clan as the Marshall. This household is full of jealous, scheming people. Moreover she catches the eye of two princes/half brothers: the sunny favorite of the Emperor, Tuoba Jun (Luo Jin) and the cunning, ambitious Tuoba Yu (Vanness Wu), causing even more trouble for her. Will she survive the power struggle and keep her humanity as well?

This drama made me think of the popular k drama "Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart Ryeo", but there was much more time to tell the story, to flesh out the characters. The great pro in comparison to k drama is that c drama has more (45) episodes.

The good: The Princess Wei Young is full of gorgeous looking siblings in rich surroundings, planning all kind of evil deeds against each other, playing a game of win or lose, but with a chance to come back again.

The bad: I know these scenes are quite common in Chinese drama, but I'm still not used to the unrealistic circus jumps or the fake horseback riding scenes, lmao.

Verdict: Still I give this drama an 8 out of 10. I couldn't wait for the subs and watched the entire show in Mandarin, it's that good.

I enjoyed the cheeky interplay between several of the characters...love everything about the settings and that genre. What a bonus to be able to brush up on my Mandarin. Netflix rocks with the subtitles .

I loved the entire series! Beautiful costumes, beautiful scenery, beautiful music, handsome and beautiful actors, cliffhangers almost every episode. It had adventure, love, strategy, envy and tragedy. The recurring theme was people trying to get or destroy Weiyoung and how she fulfilled her grandmother's wish to Live On.

There are times when ya start to think, Really? Again?? But the story re-upped to more interesting parts. Some elements were not realistic, which is fine with me because I don't care for graphic fight scenes or explicit love scenes. It became comical to us that people could be run through with swords, and later say, "I'm fine" or kind of jump fly in battle. The story was mild enough to view with my pre-teen even with a few mature themes.

I have watched the whole series twice so far and may watch it again.

What else can you say about this love story, but compelling, I literally binged watched this for only a few days. I never have cried, laughed and was gripped to the edge of my seat. Loved the actors, scenes, cinematography was exquisite and the historical outfits. It was like reading an amazing novel and you could not put it down. I LOVED IT, so sad it is finished.

This is the first Chinese drama I've watched and I'm hooked! The production is epic. The love story is utterly mesmerizing and the leads, Tiffany Tang and Luo Jin, are sensational in looks, acting chops and chemistry. The palace intrigues are riveting and the intelligence of Weiyong as she tries to prevail over her enemies' nefarious schemes is exciting to watch.

If you like your baddies super bad to the core and relentless then you will enjoy this. The Princess faces many hardships mainly due to other women who are jealous of her ability to make so many men fall in love with her. It sounds ridiculous but as you watch it and experience the hardships she endures you find yourself falling in love with her goodness. Luckily she has friends who adore her and a Prince who watches over her and she loves. She is betrayed by people she trusts and you wonder if she will ever be happy for more then a short time. Acting is superb and pacing of each programme is excellent and you tend to end up binge watching as it draws you in.

The amount of times our main character is in danger or gets framed then conviently is saved at the right moment is soooo unbelievable. She's also super smart and is desired by a ton of guys which is just so uhhhh. There's very minimal faults to her really. The drama really is an ongoing story of a girl who is in danger then gets saved then repeats that the whole time. I will say though that the drama gets better. Story is more interesting but really not that unique. Overall, it was an enjoyable watch.

THE PRINCESS WEIYOUNG (Jinxiu Weiyang) (2016) was a very entertaining C-drama, with more soap (soap opera vibes) than I usually care for in my dramas, but still very beautiful to look at it and highly enjoyable with a very lovely cast. The story is interesting because it begins as a revenge drama and morphs into a romance drama with many twists and turns along the way.

While it took me a while to connect to the main heroine Princess Weiyoung also known as Li Wei Yang / Feng Xin'er (Tiffany Tang) she was a strong likable lead and when paired with Tuoba Jun, Prince Gaoyang, (Luo Jin) there was real chemistry. They evolved into a real power couple, even with many obstacles in their way.

I LOVED many of the side cast as well such as the cunning and calculating Tuoba Yu, Prince Nanan (Vanness Wu), the adorable and deadly Li Changru (Mao Xiaotong), the loyal and devoted Li Minde (Liang Zhenlun), the quirky and daring Tuoba Di, Ninth Princess (Chen Yuqi), the adorable and loyal Bai Zhi (Mu Le'en), the loyal bodyguard Jun Tao (Wang Yanzhi) and so many others. There were so many great characters in this show.

Overall, Princess Weiyoung was a very enjoyable ride, even with the intense melodrama and outrageous plot twists. Very memorable.

Although I watched fair amount of period soap operas from South Korea before. This one from China still drew my attention. It has extravaganza customs with elaborate scenes like those others in the same genera. Even with similar implausible plots deployed into every episode, it is entertaining at least.

This kind of TV series has huge and wide ranges of audiences in Asia regardless they rarely follow historical facts. I used to enjoy watching them until I discovered they pretty much sharing same scenario and lost my interests. It is gripping with complicate however repetitive stories in every episode. There always has a main character who suffered from the past destruction of her or his family and must take back the honer with revenges. The plots usually limit to those murderous bloodbath, triangle romances, betrayals, and calculating schemes. However, they entice audiences with multiple layers of stories. You will hardly be bore by unless you watched too many like I did and feel same storylines just repeated themselves.

You may see same kind of TV series in different languages. But they are always compelling.

I thoroughly enjoyed the show, but I think the character of Tuo Ba Yu is absolutely the highlight, even overshadowed the male lead. This is an cunning and ambitious man who could sacrifice anyone in the world to achieve his goal, except for one woman. Even he is a villain, I can't help being intrigued and care about this character. The actor did a fantastic job playing this role!

Loved this show but don't understand why they try and pass girls as men. Breast are hard to hide and voices are feminine... good family show.

I have written a script and would love at any time for my movie to look like that.

It's in the early 1500 in Tien Shan, Heaven Mountains.

This movie is one of my favorites. It's too bad it's not dubbed in English. I had to stop and read to be able to catch up with the story.

Watching it for the second time and loving it.

I really enjoyed watching this series and made me cry alot especially in the last 2 episodes....

This drama should be rated a 6 at the most. While the storyline seems intriguing...the script is ok.

I could only get pass 3 eps before dropping it. My 2nd time attempting this drama.

The fight scenes are anticlimactic, CGI is overused you can tell it's fake, the blood looks fake, the characters flying in the air randomly......Only some of the main characters had substance to their acting.

It was a bad period drama, definitely wouldn't recommend to friend new to historical c-dramas far better ones are out there. It was a bad period drama, definitely wouldn't recommend to friend new to historical c-dramas far better ones are out there.

The short:

Did I like it? Yes Would I watch again? No Favorite character not named Tuoba Jun or Weiyoung: Jun Tao.

Notable: Requires imagination to watch. Comes across more like a stage play, not a TV series.

The long version

The Good This is an entertaining story of palace intrigue. You will follow the life of a princess whose family and kingdom were destroyed by the Wei Kingdom. Injured and left for dead, she is found by an exiled, illegitimate daughter of the Prime Minister of Wei. From there the story really begins.

You can plainly see where the story is headed if you pay attention to the opening and closing credits. How they get from story point A to story point B is what makes the show worth watching.

Costumes are gorgeous. Actors and scenery are pleasing to the eye.

The Bad Aside from Princess Weiyoung and Touba Jun, the characters are quite one-dimensional, like an old-school comic book. Li Changle has no charm and while you do learn a little about her background, she is cast as one of several villains with no redeeming qualities.

This production has a large cast and even though there are 54 episodes, Weiyoung soaks up all of the attention and conversation, even when she isn't in the room. The results are very shallow characters.

It also seems there were major budget issues in the making of this series. The most obvious example is the royal wedding. It takes place at the Great Hall, presumably on the Palace grounds. As the bride arrives in a royal chariot, she is followed by all palace maids and her path is lined with military personnel as she crosses this ENORMOUS courtyard. Not a single Wei citizen is there to witness the event. What is the purpose of a large elaborate royal wedding if the ordinary people aren't there to see their new Empress?

The Ugly Computer Generated Images were TERRIBLE. CGI was rudimentary at best, almost like a child's art project. Butterflies, snakes, fireflies to name a few did not match the surroundings or the had very unnatural movement . More distracting than anything.

Fight scenes were atrocious. I mean, the audience knows full well that fight scenes are scripted and well choreographed, not to be believed as actual fighting. These scenes were WAY over the top. Assassins that can jump from the ground to a rooftop with ease, soldiers that can jump 10 feet in the air from the seated position, and several can stay in the air long enough to have a conversation. And under what circumstances is it necessary to do a triple-axle turn during a sword-fight? Yes it is all for show, but took a while for me to accept this distraction.

Several scenes looked more like dress rehearsals than production performance. That's especially true when some object is to be dropped on "accident" by the actor. One memorable example is a scene between a young Prince Na'nan and a young Li Changru. Nothing about that scene looked natural - from the dropped ornament to the Prince stroking Changru's hair.

As I mentioned the costumes were gorgeous but also elaborate. I can easily imagine the actors getting very hot in those garments, and apparently so did the director. There are a lot of scenes where you can see the actor's breath as they speak- as if they were filming from inside of an ice box. Very distracting.

What would have been nice to see: Characters that learn and grow. I understand that Changle and Changix were self absorbed, but after being beaten at their own game, even self absorbed people are capable of learning. If Changru were a real person, she probably would have made the effort to truly understand her enemy, not just focus on how to destroy Weiyoung, but what could she learn from Weiyoung to win the heart of Prince Na'nan.

I suggest watching the first 3 episodes before deciding to continue. You might be surprised.

I finished watching this show in just 5 days on Netflix. Very entertaining indeed!

The acting leaves much to be desired; it felt reminiscent of a high school drama club performance. What particularly bothers me are the falls that appear staged and the unrealistic setups for scenes. While some praise the acting, I can't help but wonder-did we watch the same show? The scenes seem entirely contrived.

The main female character is undeniably beautiful, which may be the show's only redeeming quality, but *The Princess Weiyoung* lacks the depth and authenticity necessary to truly engage its audience. Although the plot is ambitious, it often feels forced and fails to evoke the emotional impact it aims for. Despite the potential for compelling storytelling, the dialogue frequently falls flat, rendering the characters one-dimensional and lacking genuine motivations.

Moreover, while the costume and set designs are visually impressive, they cannot make up for the underwhelming performances and writing. It's disheartening to witness such potential wasted by choices that favor style over substance. Nevertheless, for those who appreciate visually captivating scenes and can overlook the narrative flaws, *The Princess Weiyoung* may still provide some entertainment value.

In conclusion, although the show has its moments of brilliance, especially in terms of aesthetic appeal, it ultimately struggles to transcend mediocrity due to its superficial execution. For viewers seeking a more profound and engaging experience, there are other series that manage to harmonize beauty with storytelling far more effectively.

Despite 54 episodes I felt gripped by the story and couln't wait to see what happened next. The costumes and production vlues were outstanding. The baddies were really bad but many had understandble motivations. The acting was variable with Yan Tang for instance looking the part but ot one of the greatest actresses. But like the others she gave it her best.Hsin Ai Lee asLi Changle and Xiaotong Mao asLi Changru were really good and Vanness Wu as the crack necking Tuoba Yu was brilliant with a nost extroadinary hair style.

The plot twisted and turned in every episode and the the coincidencies and last minute saves all added to it. The end was Shakespearean but satisfying, A really good watch

Just wow!!! Best romance drama I have seen in years

Look, this series is top-notch, from the screenplay to the actors and the cinematography. Everything was *chef's kiss*. Yes, at times, it was a bit slow but it never failed to entertain or keep me on tenterhooks. If you want a revenge story that ramps up the tension, then this is the one for you.