Empresses in the Palace: Spring at Chengqian Palace

Niu Hulu Jingxian, a noblewoman of the Bordered Yellow Banner, enters the palace bearing her family's honor and takes up residence in Chengqian Palace. She uses the bold confidence of a Manchu bannerman woman as her shield and her keen insight as her blade, avoiding Noble Consort Hua's edge in the harem's game of power while winning the favor of both the emperor and empress. From Consort Jing, a newcomer to the palace, to a power broker who advances with every step carefully planned, she holds fast to her principles amid hidden currents and plans for the long term through every storm. At last, within the depths of the red palace walls, she carves out a legendary path to the position of Empress Dowager.