The Noblewoman's Steady Rise to the Top

Palace intrigue | Spoiled Noblewoman x Coldhearted Emperor

Born into a distinguished family, Li Xuqing was as beautiful as an immortal. After coming of age, she was selected for the imperial harem and immediately given the rank of Third-Rank Zhaoyi, with her own palace.

The emperor's favor was hers for the taking, so the innocent, romantic, and spoiled young woman turned her attention to the man beside her pillow.

The emperor was noble and virtuous, a capable ruler loved by the people. He was also handsome and refined, with bright eyes and graceful brows.

He should have been the finest man under heaven.

When their eyes met, there was endless affection. In the tender moments they shared, Li Xuqing lost her heart too.

Everyone said the imperial palace devoured people, but she believed she was different.

Her status was exalted, the emperor adored her, and even the empress had to yield to her. When she became pregnant, the entire harem turned green with envy.

Li Xuqing had no idea then that everything before her was like a bubble, vanishing at the slightest touch.

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"The flowers bloom in every brilliant hue, only to be cast aside among ruined wells and broken walls."

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The female lead is sexually pure, the male lead is not.

There is a groveling-for-forgiveness arc.

If you have any dealbreakers, don't read.

Thesis: Love