The Dajing Dynasty has been in peace for thirty years. On the surface, things are calm and the country is peaceful and peaceful. But in fact, there are undercurrents in the court, the harem and the former court are intertwined with each other, and the wealthy families and the new rich from poor families check and balance each other. The Queen Mother had been in charge of the government behind the curtain for many years, holding on to some real power. However, the seemingly benevolent Emperor had deep inner thoughts and wanted to consolidate the imperial power and get rid of the constraints of the Queen Mother and his family. Shen Qingci, a poor girl from an ordinary background but smart and tenacious, was selected as a concubine because of her outstanding talent and appearance. When she first entered the palace, she had no power and could only live in a low position, becoming the target of bullying by other concubines.
By chance, Shen Qingci skillfully resolved a crisis in the imperial garden, attracting the emperor's attention. The emperor was about to cultivate a new force to fight against the aristocratic family, so he began to pay attention to Shen Qingci and gave her some small favors. The story unfolds from here