Palace Intrigue: The Phoenix Soars to the Ninth Heaven

Song Wanning, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Personnel, was beautiful as a flower from childhood, exceptionally talented, and gentle and virtuous. Her name was renowned throughout the capital. On reaching adulthood, she was locked away in the magnificent imperial palace by a sudden edict. The emperor recognized her talent and specially appointed her as a Zhaoyi consort. For a time, she enjoyed unparalleled prestige. When she first entered the palace, Song Wanning only hoped to find a peaceful corner in the harem and spend the rest of her life there. She sought neither power nor favor, wishing only to rely on her unborn child and raise it. But in the harem, storms raged and human hearts were hard to fathom.

Consort Ranks

Empress

First Rank: Imperial Noble Consort

Junior First Rank: Noble Consort

Second Rank: Four Consorts

Junior Second Rank: One each of Zhaoyi, Zhaorong, Zhaoyuan, Xiuyi, Xiurong, Xiuyuan, Chongyi, Chongrong, and Chongyuan

Third Rank: Four Jieyu

Junior Third Rank: One each of Wanyi, Fangyi, Fenyi, Deyi, and Wen

Fourth Rank: Noble Concubine

Junior Fourth Rank: Concubine

Fifth Rank: Xiaoyi, Xiaoyuan, Liangyuan, and Liangdi

Junior Fifth Rank: Noble Lady

Sixth Rank: Lady

Junior Sixth Rank: Noblewoman

Seventh Rank: Talented Lady and Beauty

Junior Seventh Rank: Attendant and Lady

Eighth Rank: Selected Attendant

Junior Eighth Rank: Chosen Lady

Ninth Rank: Answering Lady

Junior Ninth Rank: Dressing Attendant