The story of an Empress of the Qing dynasty of China and the obstacles she must overcome; when Ruyi becomes an Empress, her relationship with her family and husband is put to the test.
EPISODE 1
Episode 1
Qingying and Fourth Prince Hongli are childhood sweethearts and firm friends, but when Hongli says he won't pick Qingying as his bride she decides to spite him.
EPISODE 2
Episode 2
Hongli is named the new emperor when Yongzheng passes away, but he has to sort out the dowagers who go into a dispute, causing immediate problems for him.
EPISODE 3
Episode 3
Qingying witnesses her aunt, a former queen, commit suicide in order to keep her safe. Her final wish is that she be avenged and glory be brought back to the Ulanara clan. However, Qingying is sent into confinement to mourn for three years.
EPISODE 4
Episode 4
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 5
Episode 5
The Empress Dowager notices that Ruyi and the Emperor are getting a little closer and enjoying one another's company, which upsets her. She reminds the Emperor to equally distribute his attention among all the ladies.
EPISODE 6
Episode 6
More trouble starts to brew when a new girl arrives in the palace.
Xun Zhou
Wallace Huo
Janine Chun-Ning Chang
Dong Jie
Xin Zhi Lei
Tong Yao
Chun Li
Wang Jun
Huang Lan