In a romantic era, a notoriously ugly queen struggled to survive in the treacherous political situation of the Western Jin Dynasty, and how she gradually climbed to the pinnacle of imperial power, took charge of the court, and became one of the few women in power in history.
In an era when Taoism was prevalent, how did a female Taoist priest escape the shackles of marriage amidst the religious hegemony of men, establish a new religion, and become the founder of Maoshan Taoism?
In an era when women were slaves, how did a stunningly beautiful Xianbei slave girl become the number one treasure appraiser in Luoyang City, and how she tried to protect herself after her appearance faded and her lover rejected her.
A beautiful piano player from the Peach Blossom Spring, a Xianbei leader destined to be bloody on the battlefield, a suspicious but helpless emperor, a foolish yet naive prince, and a group of cunning powerful officials and ambitious princes.
This is a dangerous and bloody story, but also a romantic story.
See how women survive, how they grow, how they realize their ideals, how they get entangled in love, and how they face their helpless fate.
Faced with fate, will they accept their fate calmly, or will they fight hard?
Purpose: To depict history from a female perspective.
