Hongli ascends the throne as the Qianlong Emperor, and his side consort Ruyi is installed in the palace as Consort Xian. As the two face the turmoil of harem power struggles and political intrigue, they gradually feel the immense pressure bearing down on them. The emperor and Consort Xian join forces to overcome every obstacle, and Ruyi eventually becomes empress. But the seasoned emperor and his former love are no longer of one heart, and their relationship grows ever more distant.
