Using Myself as Bait: Taking Control of the Imperial Court (40 episodes)

To cover up his corruption and seek promotion, Jiangnan prefect Gu Runzhi plots to offer his first wife, Song Qinghe, to Emperor Xiao Yu. After tragically losing her unborn child and loyal maid, Song Qinghe patiently enters the palace, scheming step by step. Leveraging the imperial power, she settles scores with her enemies, ruins Gu Runzhi completely, ends the emperor's life with slow poison, and supports her adopted daughter to the throne. Having avenged herself, she retires into the world to live a happy life.

Using Myself as Bait: Taking Control of the Imperial Court - Episode 1