Легенда о прабабушке императора Цин Шихуан - Ми Юэ, первой вантайхоу (мать императора). Действия разворачиваются в середине 4 века до нашей эры.

В царстве Чу во времена периода воюющих царств жила молодая девушка, которую в качестве приданного своей сестры отправили в царство Цинь наложницей. Многочисленные политические интриги привели к тому, что Ми Юэ стала первой в истории Китая вдовствующей императрицей. Сюжет основан на историческом персонаже, благодаря своим родственным связям и сыновьям, женщина встает во главу государства и в качестве регента будет управлять страной.

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?

It tells the story of Hua Man Tian, the son of a wealthy and powerful family, who finds himself in an unwanted love triangle between a princess and his childhood lover, whom he truly loves. When his childhood lover is accused of treason, she uses magic to switch faces with the princess but their problems get deeper when the magic wears off quickly.

Set in the fictional Eastern Liang dynasty, circus performer Ye Ningzhi’s troupe enters the palace and stages a performance to celebrate the empress dowager’s birthday. The ambitious grand princess (emperor’s sister) decides to cause mischief by framing her for treason, though the heroine is saved by strategist Wei Guang, and falls in love at first sight with him.