Blurb
They say that a concubine-born daughter should be cautious in all things, never daring to outshine a legitimate daughter, or else she is failing to know her place.
Shen Mingzheng, a concubine-born daughter of the Grand Court of Sacrifices, nonetheless outshone her legitimate elder sister. She was selected to enter the Eastern Palace as one of the Crown Prince's consorts.
Life in the Eastern Palace was warm and tranquil.
Her direct superior was kind and generous.
The master of the Eastern Palace was softhearted and cherished old ties.
She entered the palace at fifteen, first becoming a Lady of Excellent Beauty to the Crown Prince, then Consort Yi, and eventually Empress.
Theme: Love others and love yourself
