In late 2008, The Sale Presentation finally confirmed with an important casts. The more Casting then introduced at the costume fitting on February 17, 2009. The series was originally planned to start filming in December 2008, but the executives felt it had potential and so it became a grand production; filming was pushed to February 2009 with the script modified from the original 25 episodes to become 33, and new costumes were especially designed for the series. The original working title known as "Palace Schemes" linked the story to scheming hearts of Ladies in the Royal palace. Although its Chinese title kept on the same meaning, Official English title changed to "Beyond the realm of conscience", to prolific more catchy and lure more viewer. Furthermore, when initial script was first submitted, it was temporarily called "Lau Sam Ho", represent Charmaine Sheh's role. On the way to production after the sale presentation successfully release, The Script writer managed to change, possible for the current drama in contrast with its illustration. It led over 50% of storyline from the teaser to change as almost of scene in sale presentation not able to exist despite the main plot still provided. It yielded the some development in casting, costume, setting, character and screenplay as well. The drama has a strong cast, led by Charmaine Sheh as the protagonist. Two previous TVB award-winning actors, Moses Chan and Kevin Cheng are also featured. TVB Best Supporting Actress 2008 winner Tavia Yeung portrays her first villain role, which is also the most challenging role she has taken on for the past 10 years. Other experienced actresses starring alongside her as villains are Susanna Kwan (villain in Heart of Greed), Michelle Yim (villain in Moonlight Resonance) Susan Tse (villain in Rosy Business). Selena Li is cast as Mun Bou Yin to motivate the young audiences. Unfortunately, two well-known actresses, Christine Ng and Fala Chen, although cast at the Sale Presentation on October 15, 2008, were not involved in the drama. Rosanne Lui replaced Christine Ng and was cast as the Head of Furnishing, lead Kara Hui to recast the role which Christine Ng originally assigned. Fala Chen did not participate in the series with reasons unknown. Then Elaine Yiu added to the cast, replaced her on December 12, 2009. Her role was finally given to Yoyo Chen as a villain palace maid. The series is set in Tang Dynasty's Royal palace, was only filmed in Hong Kong unlike 2003's costume drama War and Beauty.