The year Xiao Yunjin first met Zhou Ling, she was only fourteen, innocent and naive. That day, when the crown prince rescued her from a horse during an outing, she fell in love with him at first sight.
After asking around, she learned that her benefactor was the crown prince himself. But he was so far above her. How could the daughter of a mere wealthy merchant ever be worthy of him?
From then on, finding out more about the crown prince, imitating his handwriting, and practicing his favorite songs became Xiao Yunjin’s favorite pastimes.
Years later, Xiao Yunjin entered the palace when the new emperor held a selection for consorts. But with no influential family to support her, she was rejected and became a maid in Consort Shu’s palace.
Thanks to her talent and learning, she gradually caught Consort Shu’s attention and became her chief maid.
Only after spending several years in the palace did she realize that the woman she served was the one her beloved loved most.
Watching the man she loved share tender moments with another woman day after day slowly made her give up hope. Over her three years serving in the palace, she gradually saw how cold-hearted people could be within those palace walls, and learned how to survive in the inner court.
Just as she was about to leave the palace, an accident occurred...
What on earth does this damn emperor want?
Many years later
The mighty emperor of a great nation is searching everywhere for his empress, and finds her at the place where they first met.
“My lady, let’s return to the palace. Yan’er misses his mother.”
“No. Anyone who wants to go back to that palace can go, but I’m not going back.”
