Spring of the Blade had a good foundation and kept me invested, but the writing occasionally...

"Spring of the Blade" is a gripping revenge drama directed by Pan Anzi, starring Xu Kai (Story of Yanxi Palace, The Legends) and Zhou Ye (Scent of Time, Better Days), with a special appearance by Fu Dalong (The Lost National Treasure, The Qin Empire III).The series follows Shen Run, a cunning and ruthless strategist with countless faces, and Xie Qingyuan, a clear-minded yet enigmatic and resilient woman. Bound together like blade and scabbard, they become each other's sharpest weapon as they pursue revenge. Torn between reason and emotion, they navigate fierce power struggles within an influential aristocratic family and stir up political intrigue in the imperial court. In the end, they emerge from the depths of darkness and embark on a brilliant new beginning."Spring of the Blade" will be available for streaming on iQIYI International (iQ.com).