In 1722, the death of the Kangxi Emperor sparks a power struggle among his sons, with Prince Yongzheng emerging as the new emperor. He vows to not follow his father's footsteps and become a ruthless ruler, but his paranoia and suspicion lead him to make harsh decisions. Meanwhile, Lady Huan Zhen, a young woman from a noble family, is forced to join the imperial harem despite her reluctance. She catches the emperor's eye and becomes embroiled in the politics and schemes of the harem, where she must navigate treacherous alliances and rivalries to survive. As she rises through the ranks, she becomes embroiled in a tragic love affair with Prince Guo, who is sent away to Tibet, leading her to make a bold move to return to the harem and claim her rightful place as empress. But as she gains power, she realizes that the emperor's favor is fleeting and that true power lies in being the advisor to the emperor. In the end, Lady Huan Zhen emerges victorious as the Empress Dowager after surviving countless schemes and hardships in the imperial court

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