Qiulan, who was born as a commoner, has been sensitive to colors since she was a child. With her eyes that can distinguish between cinnabar and blood red, she has seen all the intrigues in the palace. When she first entered the palace, she was just an insignificant concubine, but her ambiguous interactions with a "eunuch" caused countless turmoils in the palace. Is the "eunuch" the emperor in disguise, or is he King Jinder whose identity is confusing? In this chaotic situation full of love, hatred, and palace struggles, Qiulan not only has to discern the truth behind the layers of fog, but also has to make a choice between imperial power, freedom, and destiny. Who is waiting for the moment when "snow comes" to give her the courage to step out of the prison and pursue her true self? This book interweaves passionate temptation, political calculation and self-salvation, revealing that behind the splendid palace, every red mole carries a difficult secret...
Purpose: Through the intricate court battles and love entanglements, this work explores how individuals stick to themselves, pursue freedom and dignity in the face of machinations and fate; at the same time, it also reveals the desire and persistence for true love in the intertwining of good and evil in human nature and the confusion of identity. The novel uses the unique image of a red mole to symbolize the imprint of emotion and the bifurcation of destiny, implying that everyone has the possibility to pursue light and freedom, but in a palace with high walls, more hardship and wisdom are required.