[Harem Intrigue + Cathartic + Romance]
This is the story of Shen Liyue, the legitimate daughter of a general’s household in the Zhaohua Kingdom, and her turbulent life in the imperial harem after entering the palace through the selection. During the selection, Shen Liyue wins Emperor Murong Ze’s favor with her outstanding talent and bearing, and is made Noble Lady Li, stepping into the palace’s treacherous world.
Shortly after arriving, she is bullied and framed by Consort Su Wanqing, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, and other consorts. But Shen Liyue is clever and quick-witted, deftly overcoming one crisis after another. Her knowledge and insight also bring her closer to the emperor, and she grows ever more favored. Yet the harem’s power struggles never cease. After schemers manipulate her into losing the emperor’s favor, Shen Liyue patiently bides her time and investigates in secret, then makes a stunning comeback.
During this time, her family is struck by a political crisis at court. She works tirelessly to help them escape danger, and her bond with the emperor grows deeper. Later, with the empress’s seat vacant, the struggle for the throne of the harem reaches a fever pitch. Backed by the Empress Dowager and the emperor, Shen Liyue draws on the influence she has built over the years to become empress and take charge of the harem. She governs with fairness, balancing kindness with authority, and joins the emperor in bringing prosperity to the Zhaohua Kingdom. Amid the splendor of the palace, she creates a legendary dream of love and glory.
This palace fight is different from the palace fights I have seen before. Throw a jade pendant and start a small group to slander or something like that.