
On the day of the imperial selection, Emperor Xiaoke of Chengming unexpectedly encountered a "little palace maid" in the imperial garden. This "little palace maid," a beautiful yet timid Crown Princess, was thus drawn into royal conflicts, beginning her life of tumultuous power struggles between a dark, manipulative Emperor and a pure, noble Crown Prince.
Months later, the Crown Prince's grand wedding took place. The "little palace maid," adorned in a phoenix coronet and ceremonial robes, arrived hand-in-hand with Crown Prince Xiao Yan, bowing gracefully to the Emperor.
Everyone said Yang Manyuan was fortunate, coming from a humble background and ascending to the position of Crown Princess purely by her beauty. But only she truly knew how terrifying and precarious it was, like walking on thin ice, caught between the power struggles of this imperial father and son, who would forcefully seize what they desired.