Lan Suyi, the daughter of a merchant, enters the palace through the selection. With no powerful allies to rely on, she decides to fight for her own future.
A song brings Suyi and the emperor to know and understand each other. He needs her cleverness; she needs his favor.
So the emperor teaches her the arts of power, while she helps him balance the inner court and the imperial government.
After defeating the powerful maternal relatives and the ambitious Second Prince, Suyi finally rises to a lofty position.
[A writing exercise; I don't know whether to label the ending BE or HE]
[The romance is technically a BE, but Suyi's life has an HE]
Theme: Always hold on to your courage and fearlessness.
