A Life of Phoenix Splendor

Lin Fengyi entered the palace after taking part in the selection on behalf of her family, and was chosen. New to court life, she carefully navigates the complicated relationships and countless rules of the palace. She wins the emperor’s favor, but this also earns her the jealousy and schemes of the other consorts. Lin Fengyi endures one ordeal after another, from accusations of practicing witchcraft to plots against her during pregnancy and the danger of an unstable pregnancy. Yet with the help of her sister, Noble Lady Wan, she manages to escape disaster time and again.

As her position in the palace rises, Lin Fengyi must face not only the rivalries among the imperial consorts, but also the impact of power struggles between the court and the harem on her family. In this world of schemes and strife, she stays true to herself, relying on her intelligence and courage to protect herself and her child while striving to survive and rise within the palace.

In the end, Lin Fengyi’s son emerges victorious in the struggle for the throne, and she becomes the Empress Dowager, revered by all under heaven. But the hardships and setbacks she endured along the way have taught her just how difficult life in the palace can be.