Brushes of Beauty: A Princess's Rise Through the Ranks

Palace and household intrigue

A clear-headed heroine

Prince Xiang’s residence: from princess to secondary consort

A nunnery

The imperial palace: Zhaoyi, Noble Consort, Chen Consort, Empress

Empress Dowager, female emperor

She rises through the ranks, overcoming one challenge after another, until she becomes the supreme ruler of the realm.