A Palace Maid’s Rise to Favor

Though she is a palace maid, her beauty surpasses that of every imperial consort in the harem. That is why she is destined for an extraordinary life.

Everyone wants to use her as a pawn.

The master she has served since childhood wants to use her to get what he desires;

The powerful Empress wants to use her to defeat her enemies;

And what does the supreme ruler of the realm want...?

This is the story of a palace maid who, driven by circumstances, becomes an imperial consort, then a favored concubine, and finally sets her sights on the throne of Empress, all while keeping the greatest secret of her life hidden.

“Together for this life and the next. I will never betray you.”

This is the emperor's most solemn promise to her.

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