" The Crane and the Huating Pavilion " was a novel that described the struggle between the powerful officials of the Ming Dynasty in the late Qing Dynasty. The plot was complicated and there were many characters. It was a relatively excellent power play. However, the main reasons for its low popularity were as follows: 1. Different audience groups: The main audience group of " The Crane and the Huating " is the audience who likes historical dramas and Machiavellian dramas. These audiences may be more interested in the plot and character setting of the drama. However, due to its specific audience, it was not as popular as other popular dramas. 2. Poor publicity: The lack of publicity for the show has led to low exposure. Although the quality of the play was high, it did not receive enough attention due to insufficient publicity. 3. Low reputation rating: Although " The Crane and the Pavilion " was an excellent Machiavellian drama, its popularity and influence were not as good as other popular dramas due to its low reputation rating. Some viewers felt that the plot and character settings of the play were not attractive enough, while others questioned the historical background and accuracy of the play. These comments also affected the popularity of the play. To sum up, although " The Crane and the Huating " was an excellent Machiavellian drama, it was not very popular due to different audience groups, insufficient publicity, and low reputation.