In order to protect the family's century-old legacy, Shen Qingyue had to disguise herself as a man and change her name to Shen Qingxian since she was a child to gain favor in front of the nobles in the palace and find a way out for herself. However, studying in the palace was like walking on thin ice, surrounded by wolves, but the kind-hearted second prince saved her from fire and water many times, and the two cherished each other. When Shen Qingyue was ignorant about feelings, Shen Qingyue had a secret affection for him. However, the second prince Pei Xuanyi had always been weak and sick, and his mother died young. Later, he missed the position of the East Palace, which is really regrettable...
In order to prevent the brothers from turning against each other, the late emperor summoned the former "princeling" Shen Qingxian when he was sick and asked her to bear witness to the appointment of the third prince Pei Xuanlang as the crown prince, and to impress her to be loyal to the emperor. However, the third prince has always been arrogant and rebellious in his behavior and has ruthless methods. In order to protect himself and his family, Shen Qingxian had to deal with him.
The new emperor ascended the throne, and the platform in front of the palace was filled with blood. Everyone inside and outside the court was frightened. Everyone was waiting to see the fate of the former prince's "right-hand man" Shen Qingxian, but they did not expect to see her getting higher and higher...
Intention: Break through the shackles and rise to the top