The costume drama "A Journey to Love" has caused quite a sensation. Discussions abound online, with some praising its captivating storyline and excellent acting, while others criticize excessive filters and average appearance. However, just as the entire story approaches its grand finale, the unconventional actions of Princess Yang Ying truly astonish the audience.

It must be said that Princess Yang Ying of the Wu Kingdom holds a prestigious position and possesses remarkable intelligence. She not only accompanies the diplomatic mission to the An Kingdom but also infiltrates it under the guise of a royal concubine, aiming to get close to the imprisoned Emperor of Wu. Firstly, she skillfully exploits An Emperor's fondness for her, successfully persuading him to release the diplomatic mission and demonstrating the might of the Wu Kingdom.

Secondly, she ruthlessly eliminates the guards of the Zhu Yi Wei, directly dismantling the power structure of the An Continent and weakening their defense capabilities. What's even more astonishing is her proactive marriage proposal to An Emperor, leaving him overjoyed and providing the perfect opportunity for Ning Yuan Zhou and others to execute a rescue mission.

Finally, she fearlessly intoxicates An Emperor, steals the imperial edict, and successfully rendezvouses with Ning Yuan Zhou and the others, smoothly bypassing the checkpoints of the An Kingdom. However, even with this victory, has the diplomatic mission become complacent? Led by Ning Yuan Zhou, they plan a forceful assault on the Yong'an Tower to rescue the Emperor of Wu and safely retreat to the Wu Kingdom.

Yet, the Yong'an Tower is heavily guarded, and conquering it is no easy task. Even if they miraculously succeed, the retreat is filled with unknown dangers. At this critical moment, to safely escort the Emperor of Wu back to their homeland, they require someone with influence in the court of the An Kingdom, becoming the biggest suspense of the entire plot. In order to obtain the Book of Redemption for their fallen brothers and prevent over a hundred surviving comrades from sacrificing themselves, Yang Ying believes Ning Yuan Zhou's approach is wrong.

So, how can they find a solution that satisfies all parties? This becomes the greatest suspense leading up to the grand finale. Two foreshadowed events in the story become crucial to the plot's development. One is the conversation between Yang Ying and Yuan Jiao, where she says, "Even if no one loves me, I can be beautiful on my own," and "You can marry another country and be more than just a queen." The other foreshadowing occurs when Yang Ying disguises herself as the royal concubine to meet An Emperor and successfully gains his favor. On the day of their wedding, Ning Yuan Zhou and others launch an attack on the Yong'an Tower to rescue the Emperor of Wu. Yang Ying takes advantage of the situation, intoxicates An Emperor, steals the imperial edict, and swiftly reunites with the diplomatic mission.

Although the pursuing troops are dispatched after An Emperor wakes up, it is already too late. This clever strategy allows the diplomatic mission to successfully reach the border of the Wu Kingdom. United with Li Tong Guang's Ren Ru Yi, they launch a coordinated attack on An Emperor from within and without, leaving him overwhelmed and unable to defend himself. This is one of the key reasons why the diplomatic mission ultimately reaches the Wu Kingdom's border successfully.

Yang Ying's character is vastly different from the saviors Guan Yu and Zhao Yun in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." She does not rely on martial prowess and bravery but instead employs wisdom and tactics, making her a complex political figure rather than just a mere warrior. Her character diverges from the traditional portrayal of princesses in costume dramas. She is neither a delicate flower nor a willful young girl but rather a woman with strong convictions and proactivity.

Her character also departs from real-life women in society. She is not a passive victim or a blind follower but a person with ideals and beliefs. Princess Yang Ying's remarkable actions not only highlight the brilliance of the entire drama but also influence the direction and outcome of the story. Her actions lead to the successful rescue of the Emperor of Wu by the diplomatic mission, the reunification of the Wu Kingdom, and the An Kingdom gaining a new empress. Meanwhile, she herself attains a new identity.

This ingenious twist not only subverts the conventional settings of historical stories, placing the princess in the spotlight but also carries profound implications in real-life society. She is no longer a forgotten supporting character in history, nor is she an erased antagonist, but a central figure with a unique story and value. This clever character design adds depth and captivates the audience throughout the entire narrative.