
Xiao Yanzi, reborn with memories of her previous life, is no longer the orphaned girl wandering the streets. Instead, she is Fang Ci, the beloved eldest daughter of the Fang family in Jiangnan. In this life, her parents are alive, and her older brother Xiao Jian (Fang Yan) accompanies her. She unexpectedly acquired talents in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, yet her mischievous nature remains unchanged.
She wished to stay away from court conflicts and live a peaceful life, but unexpectedly, Emperor Qianlong, also reborn, has already fixated his gaze on her, carrying the regrets and understanding from his previous life. From Jiangnan to the capital, she actively befriended Liu Qing and Liu Hong, compensating for past regrets.
She also encountered Ziwei, who was still searching for her kin, and their sisterly bond from the previous life quietly continued. A slip of the tongue, "Imperial Father," revealed the secret of their rebirths and strengthened Qianlong's resolve to bring her into the palace, bestowing upon her the title of "Princess Pearl."
However, the path in the palace is never smooth. Consort Gao's aggressive tactics, the undercurrents in the imperial harem, and Ziwei's mysterious parentage all force Xiao Yanzi, in her new destiny, to protect her family and close friends. She must also carve out a warm path within the familiar yet strange Forbidden City that is entirely different from her previous life.}