Xue Qingyin, a modern woman, transmigrates into the tragic villainess of the historical romance novel The Emperor’s Beloved Consort. To change her fate, she approaches the cold and ruthless Prince Xuan, He Juntao, hoping to use his power to protect herself. The original male lead and the vested-interest factions keep obstructing her efforts to change her destiny as they fight over power. He Juntao is caught between seeking revenge and protecting Xue Qingyin. Newly arrived in the ancient world, Xue Qingyin is in an awkward position and has yet to show what she can do. She struggles to thrive amid the complicated palace and the constraints of the feudal system. Her schemes involving He Juntao lead to misunderstandings. If his background is exposed too soon, He Juntao could be killed, and the various palace factions are hostile toward them. But as they spend time together, genuine feelings begin to grow between them. He Juntao eventually succeeds in his revenge and ascends the throne, while Xue Qingyin becomes empress, changing their shared death ending.
