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?
1 season · 87 episodes
S1 E1Episode 1
Aug 20, 201845 min
Qingying and Fourth Prince Hongli are childhood sweethearts. She becomes Hongli's secondary consort
S1 E2Episode 2
Aug 20, 201845 min
Yongzheng passes away. Hongli succeeds the throne and his reign is named Qianlong.
S1 E3Episode 3
Aug 20, 201845 min
Aunt decides to die to protect Qingying. Qingying testifies that her aunt died of anger
S1 E4Episode 4
Aug 20, 201845 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.
S1 E5Episode 5
Aug 20, 201845 min
The empress dowager reminds the emperor to distribute his attention equally between the ladies.
S1 E6Episode 6
Aug 20, 201845 min
More trouble starts to brew when a new girl arrives in the palace.
