[Pure palace intrigue] [Everyone turns dark] [Villains join forces] [Ensemble cast] [The emperor is a supporting character]
Noble Lady Li, who had been enjoying the emperor’s favor, suddenly died in the depths of the palace. The cause was unknown, but the claim that she had hanged herself over heartbreak silenced the rumors.
Soon after, the concubine-born Tan Zhiyi entered the palace through the selection, beginning as a palace candidate and enduring the shifting fortunes of life in the inner court.
She was enamored with the emperor’s tenderness, yet his favor remained out of reach. She thought her life would end in obscurity, but stumbled upon a secret organization within the palace.
She made her way through the inner court, where sisters turned against one another, family grudges simmered, the court was swept by turmoil, and the women of the harem schemed against each other. Every move was a deadly gamble.
After enduring a passionate tug-of-war with the emperor, she suddenly realized that the imperial heart was unfathomable. The queen and consorts would never stop scheming against one another, the palace attendants around her were waiting for their chance, and an even greater conspiracy lay buried in the abyss, waiting for her to uncover it step by step. Was competing for the emperor’s favor really the only way forward?
It's a pretty good Gongdou novel, but I'm not fat yet. The author will update it soon.
The beginning of the novel is unique, bringing the reader into a tense atmosphere. I'm looking forward to the rest of the storyline.