The Phoenix Hides in the Palace: The Tale of Consort Su

In the fictional Great Yin Dynasty, imperial authority reigns supreme and the harem is governed by a rigid hierarchy. Civil officials and military families are bitter rivals, and the harem has become an arena where political power is contested. The Spring Banquet is not only a grand royal celebration, but also a crucial occasion for powerful ministers to arrange marriages and consorts to compete for favor.

Character profiles:

Su Wanyu: Fourteen years old, the legitimate eldest daughter of the Minister of Revenue. Talented and beautiful, she is gentle yet strong-willed. When she first enters the palace, she is still somewhat naive, but her innate composure and courage quietly emerge in the face of danger. She has no intention of vying for favor, yet an “accident” puts her in everyone’s spotlight.

Yuwen Ji: Emperor of Great Yin. He ascended the throne at a young age. Outwardly cold and taciturn, he is in fact deeply calculating and has a powerful need for control. Having lost his mother in childhood, he is acutely sensitive to anything “out of his control,” yet Su Wanyu’s “unintentional act” strikes a chord in him.