The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?
Qingying and Fourth Prince Hongli are childhood sweethearts. She becomes Hongli's secondary consort
Episode 2E2 · 45 min
Yongzheng passes away. Hongli succeeds the throne and his reign is named Qianlong.
Episode 3E3 · 45 min
Aunt decides to die to protect Qingying. Qingying testifies that her aunt died of anger
Episode 4E4 · 45 min
Grounded in mourning on the orders of the Empress Dowager, Qing Ying endeavours to prevent conflict in the palace, even with those against her.
Episode 5E5 · 45 min
The empress dowager reminds the emperor to distribute his attention equally between the ladies.
Episode 6E6 · 45 min
More trouble starts to brew when a new girl arrives in the palace.
Episode 7E7 · 45 min
Xiyue punishes Hailan, saying she stole charcoal. Ruyi rushes over. Suoxin looks for the emperor.
Episode 8E8 · 45 min
Ruiji accuses Ruyi of putting poison in her medicated cream but Hailan clears Ruyi's name.
Episode 9E9 · 45 min
The emperor visits Ruiji, who is glad that her plan has worked.
Episode 10E10 · 45 min
Ruyi asks the emperor to grant his birth mother Li Jingui an imperial title, but he is angered.
Episode 11E11 · 45 min
Episode 12E12 · 45 min
Episode 13E13 · 45 min
Episode 14E14 · 45 min
Episode 15E15 · 45 min
Rumors spread around Noble Lady Mei's birthing, and even the emperor is compelled to investigate.
Episode 16E16 · 45 min
The emperor deals with the culprit he's found guilty of spreading the rumors around the palace. The other ladies of the harem deliberate on their next moves.
Episode 17E17 · 45 min
Noble Lady Yi moves into Ru Yi's quarters. All eyes are on how Ru Yi takes care of Noble Lady Yi and her unborn child.
Episode 18E18 · 45 min
Ru Yi is accused of harming the imperial offspring.
Episode 19E19 · 45 min
Both Ruiji and Huang Qiying make assassination attempts at Ruyi. Hailan informs the emperor.
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