The eldest sister refused to enter the palace in marriage, forcing her to marry as a consort in her place. Gu Ya originally wanted to keep a low profile and survive, but due to her astonishing talent, the Emperor exceptionally conferred upon her the title of Noble Consort Hui-shu, with a status equal to a senior imperial consort. Unreconciled, the former eldest sister allied with powerful figures in the inner court to fight her step by step, all of which Gu Ya resolved one by one. After the truth of her identity was uncovered, Gu Ya assisted the Emperor in reforming the imperial court and saving the people of North Shu, ultimately rising to become Empress and living in devoted, mutual love with the sovereign.