After entering the imperial palace, Ning Wanyin, the daughter of a count's family, is unwillingly drawn into the power struggles of the imperial harem. Intelligent and perceptive, she does not seek the emperor's favor, wishing only to protect herself and live in peace. Amid the complex palace environment, she remains calm and resourceful, stays true to her principles, overcomes one crisis after another, and makes trusted friends with whom she faces the turmoil from all sides. Amid countless predicaments, she carefully plans each step, holds fast to her own principles, gradually establishes her footing, and carves out a path of her own within the imperial palace.