One of the highlights of the TV drama is the set and costume design, which are inspired by the style of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), such as architecture, clothes and home decorations. Over 3,000 costumes were designed for the TV drama, which combined items listed on the national intangible cultural heritage, such as Suzhou Kesi silk weaving, laran (or batik, color printing on cloth using wax) and the art of making ronghua, or velvet flower, which was a popular decoration in festivals or weddings in ancient China.

According to veteran costume designer, Doris Song, some of the colors and designs of costumes for the TV drama are based on the Tang Dynasty paintings and murals.