The Palace of Yongle

Lin Yurou entered the palace as a selected maiden. Her intelligence and talent caught the attention of Crown Prince Zhu Zhanji, and the two fell secretly in love. In the palace, Yurou faced the jealousy and schemes of other consorts. She also discovered that Crown Princess Hu was secretly conspiring with Prince Han Zhu Gaoxu. After Zhu Zhanji ascended the throne, he defied the court’s objections and made Yurou a Noble Consort. Their feelings deepened, but the struggles at court and in the inner palace grew ever fiercer. Zhu Gaoxu raised an army in rebellion, and Zhu Zhanji personally led a campaign against him. In the palace, Yurou maneuvered against Hu and defused the crisis. After Zhu Zhanji put down the rebellion, Yurou helped purge the inner palace. Together, they ushered in an age of peace and prosperity.