In the Dajing Dynasty, the imperial power was intertwined with the influence of relatives and noble families, the harem was closely linked with the former dynasty, and there were undercurrents from all parties.
The heroine Lin Dai'e is the daughter of the former imperial censor Lin Wenyuan. Her family was destroyed due to the impeachment of the powerful minister Hu Fangshuo. She was selected into the palace as the lowest dressing gown on the grounds that she "looked exactly like the late queen". She looks weak and tolerant, but is actually smart and tough. She is good at observing people's hearts and planning. Her goal is to revenge and overturn the family's case.
The male protagonist Hu Fangshuo is the Duke of the country. He holds military power and has power over the government and the public. He is a powerful minister that the emperor relies on but also fears. He has a deep and unpredictable personality, seemingly cold and cruel, but in fact he is responsible for family secrets and the balance of the court. He goes from using and testing Lin Dai'e to being attracted to her, and struggles between intrigues and emotions.
