Su Qingyan, the only disciple of the reclusive master, was forced into the palace because of his resemblance to the late Empress Xiaoci, and became the "substitute concubine" of the violent emperor Xiao Jue. When she first entered the palace, she suffered from the emperor's cold violence and paranoid possession, as well as the jealousy and frame-up of the concubines of the Sixth Palace. Facing the murderous court, Su Qingyan adheres to a Buddhist mentality and does not fight or rob, but only seeks to protect himself.
She discovered an abandoned "secret garden" in the palace, and reclaimed it into her own piece of pure land, planting flowers and grass for comfort. Emperor Xiao Jue was attracted by her indifference and vigorous vitality. From the initial use and snooping, he gradually turned to real concern and heartbeat.
