Si Ning, the lantern maid who entered the palace at the age of fifteen, witnessed the ups and downs of Concubine Shu in the palace, and was accidentally involved in the emperor's affair and the harem disputes. She keeps in mind her mother's advice to "put self-preservation first", does not covet glory and wealth, and always sticks to her true heart in the whirlpool of power. From silently guarding the lamp to being named a talented person, facing the favor of the emperor, the strife of the harem and the protection of her friends, she always remained sober and did not get lost in the illusion of glitz. Even though she is in a cold palace and has a misfortune, her persistence in kindness and cherishing herself are just like a beacon in the dark night, illuminating the path of ups and downs, conveying the positive energy of ordinary people who do not bend back and stick to the bottom line in difficult situations.
