Xinyu of the Tongjia clan is a noblewoman from a prominent family who accidentally travels through time, where she encounters the turbulent harem life of Hongli, the reborn Emperor Qianlong. Xinyu is raised in the imperial harem by Emperor Kangxi from childhood. When Yongzheng ascends the throne, he makes her a Heshuo Princess. She later becomes Qianlong's Noble Consort, Imperial Noble Consort, and Empress.
