The Consort's Matchless Charm: A Record of Climbing the Ranks Through Palace Intrigue

The moment Shen Qingzi enters the palace, she knows that in this cruel place, beauty alone is nowhere near enough.

In public, she's the delicate and helpless Noble Lady Shu, her eyes soft and innocent, her manner gentle and obedient. A sweet “You're too kind, Sister” or “I wouldn't dare, Your Majesty” wins the Emperor's affection and lets her rivals drop their guard.

Behind the scenes, however, she's a meticulous strategist. One pass of her abacus reveals every gap in the accounts; one stroke of her vermilion brush and she swiftly tackles the deep-rooted problems of the six palaces!