【Strong female lead + career-driven + intelligent protagonist + harem intrigue + ensemble cast】
“The harem is a man-eating city that never spits out the bones. Never trust anyone’s kindness or malice toward you without reason, and it’s best not to get attached to anyone. Above all, never fall in love with the emperor. If you want to establish yourself in the harem, never fall in love with the emperor. You can please him, flatter him, seduce him, entice him, and make him give you status, power, wealth, and glory, but whatever you do, don’t fall in love with him.”
Yu Xiaoyu transmigrates to the State of Lu. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself a six-year-old girl named Yu Ling Shuang, staring at a dilapidated house. From the start, she’s been dealt a terrible hand. By chance, she meets Chen Si Li, a famous courtesan, and the two become sworn sisters. Minister Shou buys Yu and Chen, making them impersonate his daughters and take their places in the Lu Palace. Thus begins their struggle in the harem of the State of Lu.
Faced with the overwhelming power of the empress, daughter of a powerful clan, and the imperial consort, daughter of the Grand Tutor, how will Yu and Chen break through? What is the secret of the former empress dowager? What caused the death of Lan Bao Lin, who was pregnant? Mysteries abound. Beneath the surface, the court of Lu is rife with undercurrents: powerful clans vie for influence, Zhuansun Ren De covets the throne, and every minister has their own agenda. If it were you, which side would you choose? As they plan several moves ahead, the secrets are gradually revealed. Will Yu Ling Shuang ultimately see her dream come true and ascend to the throne?
