Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Ruyi Returns to the Palace

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace is a historical novel set in the imperial harem during the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing dynasty, written by Liu Lianzi. The six-volume series tells the story of the marriage between Ulanara Ruyi and the Qianlong Emperor, Aisin Gioro Hongli, from a loving, understanding partnership to its eventual disillusionment and collapse. Ruyi is an intelligent, resilient, and far-sighted woman who endures the palace's ruthless intrigues while remaining true to her convictions. Yet as Qianlong matures into a suspicious and calculating emperor, Ruyi discovers that their trust and affection are gradually falling apart. Even so, she continues to fulfill her duties as empress until her death. Through Ruyi's experiences, the novel reveals the cruelty of palace struggles and the complexity of an imperial marriage.