Xiao Wanning, an unmarried woman in her thirties in the twenty-first century, transmigrates by accident and becomes the most highly favored noblewoman in the Great Liang, living off the imperial treasury. She plans to enjoy a comfortable retirement. But reality is too cruel: not only must she help her mother battle for power in the imperial harem, she also has to help her brother compete for favor at court. Her mood turns sour on the spot. Fortunately, the chancellor offers some advice, or she’d really be BBQ.
Palace maids and eunuchs: “I hear His Majesty plans to pass the throne to the Fifth Princess.”
Her own brother, the Third Prince: “My sister really is amazing.”
The Seventh Prince: “Father has a good eye.”
The empress: “As long as Wan’er doesn’t tire herself out.”
Xiao Wanning: “You’re all liars. What happened to letting me leave the palace and retire?”
