The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ru Yi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ru Yi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ru Yi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ru Yi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances? ~~ Adapted from the novel "Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan" by Liu Lian Zi.