Born into a humble family, she was cherished by her parents from childhood. Yet the beauty she had always taken pride in became the very thing that sent her to the Great Qing.
A peace-bringing bracelet accompanied her through half her life. She thought it was a glimmer of starlight in the deep palace, only to discover it was a shackle that had bound her for half her life. Fortunately, there was still time to change things. Though misfortune had befallen her, she had Zhenshu, the sister who had stood by her for years, Lixin, who was unwaveringly loyal, and the children who had always protected her. They brought her comfort in the lonely palace.
Though she had come to this unfamiliar Great Qing, she had also witnessed the moment Qianlong’s heart softened. She had used him from beginning to end, yet he seemed to understand and still protected her at every turn. But emperors had been heartless since ancient times, and she had understood that from childhood. She had never once truly loved him, not even for a moment…
Though she had been cherished in life, she had come within a single step of becoming empress. But the children she left behind won that honor for her. Perhaps she had some regrets, but in the end, hadn’t she achieved it?
Who can live for decades without regrets? Who can expect life to be nothing but a smooth road? Yuyan, this time your life will go as you wish. It will all be worth it! Worth it!
PS: This story reimagines events from Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. Everyone is a villain, especially Ruyi, Hailan, and Wei Yanwan, who are portrayed very unfavorably. Some parts are exaggerated, the heroine has many children, and her golden finger is extremely powerful. If that’s not your cup of tea, please don’t read this. Thank you.
The language is fluent, the writing is smooth and natural, and the plot is vivid and engaging, making it a successful work.