Storyline
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The smart and witty Wei Yingluo enters the palace as a seamstress to find the truth behind her older sister’s death. Believing the imperial guard Fucha Fuheng to be her sister's killer, Yingluo purposely attracts the attention of his sister the Empress Fucha, and is successfully transferred to Changchun Palace as a maid. Over time, she learns that the Fucha siblings are honest and kind-hearted people, and also develops romantic affections for Fuheng.
The smart and witty Wei Yingluo enters the palace as a seamstress to find the truth behind her older sister’s death. Believing the imperial guard Fucha Fuheng to be her sister's killer, Yingluo purposely attracts the attention of his sister the Empress Fucha, and is successfully transferred to Changchun Palace…
Top Billed Cast
Wu Jinyan
Wei Yingluo
Nie Yuan
Aisin-Gioro Hongli
Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man
Hoifa-Nara Shushen
Qin Lan
Fucha Rongyin
Xu Kai
Fucha Fuheng
Wang Yuanke
Su Jinghao
Tan Zhuo
Gao Ningxin
Zhang Jiani
Niohuru Chenbi
Jiang Zixin
Mingyu
Su Qing
Hitara Erqing
Lawrence Wong
Hailancha
Lian Shumei
Keliyete Ayan
Li Chunai
Nalan Chunxue
Song Chunli
Empress Dowager Chong Qing
Episodes
Episode 1
Wei Yingluo enters the Forbidden Palace as a maid to investigate her sister's death. The Emperor oversees the Hall Selection of new concubines and sends a reminder to the Harem on their conduct.
Episode 2
Yingluo’s attitude and abilities create tension in the Embroidery Workshop. Noble Consort Gao's involvement in Lady Yu's health leads to a confrontation, as the Empress continues to struggle with her management of the Harem. Yingluo encounters the Emperor for the first time.
Episode 3
Yingluo’s initial investigations into her sister's demise attract the attention of Momo Fang, and Yingluo is forced to improvise. Head Chamberlain Li Yu mounts a search for her after the tense encounter with the Emperor.
Episode 4
Guard Fucha Fuheng attempts to rouse his sister the Empress from her long-held grief. Noble Consort Gao and Consort Jia continue their scheming, leading to Yingluo being summoned.
Episode 5
Yingluo must think quickly when confronted by Noble Consort Gao. Momo Fang continues to seek retribution, and believes she has found an opportunity when rumours swirl around Yingluo’s conduct.
Episode 6
Yingluo considers how to gain access to the owner of a pendant who may be implicated in her sister’s death. The Emperor muses over his apparent rejection by one of his Consorts, while simultaneously spurning another close to him. The Embroidery Workshop is thrown into disarray when plans for the Empress’ birthday present go awry.
Episode 7
Yingluo’s quick thinking impresses the Empress, as the hunt continues for the one responsible for destroying the peacock thread. Yingluo and Linglong both aim to settle scores as they compete for a prestigious assignment.
Episode 8
Yingluo receives a mixed reception as she moves to the Empress’ palace, but is determined to make a good impression. Noble Consort Gao and Consort Jia discuss how to deal with the resilient maid. The Emperor mulls over how best to address a matter of political malfeasance by a family member of one of his consorts.
Episode 9
Consort Xian attempts to avoid palace intrigue, even as she grapples with a difficult family matter. Accusations are hurled after an incident at Consort Yu’s palace, which nevertheless allows Yingluo to get closer to Fucha Fuheng.
Episode 10
Mingyu’s resentment towards Yingluo grows as the latter endears herself to the Empress. Consort Xian struggles to secure funds in order to help a family member.
Episode 11
Noble Consort Gao continues to torment Consort Yu, although Yingluo remains vigilant to threats to her health. We are introduced further to Eunuch Yuan Chunwang, who suffers after being caught up in Consort Xian’s earlier efforts to assist a family member. Yingluo is entrusted with the care of the Emperor’s gift to the Empress.
Episode 12
The machinations of Noble Consort Gao and Consort Jia come to a head at the Empress’ birthday tea party. Consort Xian receives a solution to her money problems, but worries her integrity may have been compromised.
Episode 13
Consort Xian receives further troubling news about her family, leading the Empress to intercede in order to prevent further hurt. Yingluo makes a start on her reading and writing lessons.
Episode 14
Yingluo continues with her writing lessons, and is drawn to a night-time meeting by one of the Prince Ri’s guards. The Emperor makes a decision regarding Consort Jia, although Yingluo is critical of his approach. With an offering ceremony due to take place, Yingluo wonders whether the gathering of officials creates an opportunity for her.
Episode 15
Yingluo lays a trap during the sacrifice of the meat, If the emperor finds anyone has tempered with the meat then he will be furious and will punished anyone involved.
Episode 16
Concubine Xian comes to visit Jia in Lenggong. Jia becomes angry while pouring out her inner dissatisfaction and grievance, while ridiculing Concubine Xian's incompetence dealing with her family matters. In a brief moment Concubine Xian thought of everything she had experienced which push's her into a big reaction!
Episode 17
Yingluo gets help from Fu Heng to secretly investigate and find the truth about her sister killer, While the Empresses is away, Yugui suddenly goes into labor and shocks everyone in the Changchun Palace. Consort Gao demands immediate action on a gravely important matter.
Episode 18
Consort Gao argues that the Emperor should take swift action while Concubine Xian proposes to let the famous doctor Ye Tianshi from Jiangnan diagnose and treat the fifth eldest brother.
Episode 19
The Emperor come down with a strange illness as the Empresses and Yingluo go to take care of him. Doctor Ye Tianshi enlists Yingluo's assists for an unorthodox treatment.
Episode 20
Yingluo suspects someone has been secretly taking care of her during the night while she has been recovering. Mingu continue to disobey the Empress and takes her bad mood out on the Empresses other guests which causes unusually alliances that may have bad consequences. Everyone comes together to celebrate the Emperors birthday.
Episode 21
Yingluo proposes a temporary truce with Mingyu to try and find the missing Buddhist Stone. Noble Lady Shu try's again to shame the Empress and get Yingluo removed from the Palace in an attempt to gain the favor of Consort Gao during the Emperor's Mother's visit.
Episode 22
Consort Gao gets punished by the Emperors Mother. Noble Lady Shu apologies and comes up with a plan to try and enlist Yingluo's assistance in a lethal plot.
Episode 23
Yingluo get accused of working with Consort Gao. The Emperor meets with his brothers while more information about what happened to Yinguo's sister's get's revealed.
Episode 24
Yingluo sets a trap to try to catch the person who she believes attacked her sister.
Episode 25
Someone try to silence Yinglou and protect the Emperors brother. The identity of Yunluo's sister's killer is finally reveal.
Episode 26
Fucha Fuheng expresses his plan to the Empresses. While the Emperor suspects Yinglou might have an ulterior motive. The Emperor puts his suspension to the test.
Episode 27
Yingluo continues to seek revenge for her sister, embolden she plans to pay a visit to Princess Yu.
Episode 28
Yingluo begins her punishment at the workhouse. The Empresses expresses her feeling about Yingluo to the Emperor. Consort Xian pays her respects to the Fifth Brother following the passing of his mother.
Episode 29
Yingluo rescues Yuan Chunwang from trouble and they agree to look out for each other. The Empress decides to delegate some of her duties to others so she can focus more on taking care of her health during the pregnancy.
Episode 30
Consort Gao and Nalan Chunxue's plan to attack is Empress unleased during the Emperor's Mother's dinner. Consort Xian catches the eye of the Emperor's Mother by coming to her assistance in a time of need. Consort Gao also ceases the chance to get some revenge on Yingluo.
Episode 31
Consort Xian makes a plan to give food to the refugees suffering by the floods, but a disturbance breaks out, can she handle this situation? In a time of need Yuan Chunwan sets up to help the Kingdom maintain the peace.
Episode 32
Consort Gao prepare for the final practice performance before the Emperor's Mother's birthday, Some uninvited guests turn up for the final practice, will things go to plan for Consort Gao?
Episode 33
Yingluo and Yuan Chunwan decide to become Brother and Sister. Mingyu and Fuhengs help Yingluo to secretly visit the Empress, but will her secret meetings be discovered? The Emperor is busy trying to deal with the floods and manage the kingdom.
Episode 34
Someone try's to frame Yinglou for using a voodoo curse. Yuan Chunwan enlists the help of Fu-hung to try and rescue Yingluo. Fu-hung make a tough decision.
Episode 35
Consort Chun finally understands why Fuhang has never acknowledged her. Consort Xian deal's with the problem at the workshop and also gives some advice to Consort Chun. The Empress finally wakes up. Yuan Chunwang explains to Yingluo how he ended up in the Forbidden Kingdom.
Episode 36
Erching and Fuhang get married. Yingluo is allowed to visit the Empress if she follows the Emperors grueling task.
Episode 37
Yingluo goes back to try and help the Empress with her rehabilitation. Fu Heng's career is going well but he seems to be neglecting his marriage which leads to a troubling event with Erching.
Episode 38
Fuheng has strong words for Erqing as he reveal's his true feelings. Erqing moves back to the palace with a plan to get close to the Empress.
Episode 39
Erching seizes a chance to extract revenge in a plot against Fuheng. The Empress goes into labor as Mingyu and Yingluo assist the Empress as best they can. News travels around the Forbidden City but not everyone is happy about the new situation.
Episode 40
The Empress is heartbroken but the Emperor reminds her of her position and reasonability for the 6 palaces. Yingluo is still set to return to the place soon and will then discover all the recent events that have taken place in her absence.
