Modern office drone Shen Qinghuan transmigrates into a palace maiden selected in the fourth year of Yongzheng’s reign. With no family connections and no beauty to speak of, she enters the palace from the start. The harem’s hierarchy is rigid, with rank and deference as unyielding as iron. Consort Hua holds power, the Empress hides her sharp edges, and newcomers’ lives are worth less than grass. She knows the plot, but doesn’t dare act rashly: one wrong step could land her in the Cold Palace with no way out. She won’t compete for favor, take sides, or get involved in trouble. She only wants to survive in peace until the story ends. But the deep palace is merciless, and even avoiding trouble can’t keep her clear of upheaval. Watch as she quietly gathers her cards, protects herself amid the power struggles, and finds a clear-eyed path to saving herself.
