About
The smart and witty Wei Yingluo enters the palace as a seamstress to find the truth behind her older sister’s death. Believing the imperial guard Fucha Fuheng to be her sister's killer, Yingluo purposely attracts the attention of his sister the Empress Fucha, and is successfully transferred to Changchun Palace as a maid. Over time, she learns that the Fucha siblings are honest and kind-hearted people, and also develops romantic affections for Fuheng.
Cast
Wu Jinyan
as Wei Yingluo
Nie Yuan
as Aisin-Gioro Hongli
Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man
as Hoifa-Nara Shushen
Qin Lan
as Fucha Rongyin
Xu Kai
as Fucha Fuheng
Wang Yuanke
as Su Jinghao
Tan Zhuo
as Gao Ningxin
Zhang Jiani
as Niohuru Chenbi
Jiang Zixin
as Mingyu
Su Qing
as Hitara Erqing
Lawrence Wong
as Hailancha
Lian Shumei
as Keliyete Ayan
Li Chunai
as Nalan Chunxue
Song Chunli
as Empress Dowager Chong Qing
Xu Baihui
as Concubine Yi
Sookie Pan
as Lady Jin
Lin Chenhan
as Shushen (young)
Gao Yang
as U Ya Qing Dai
Huang Shiliang
as Aisin-Gioro Fu Peng
Tang Yangyang
as Gan Ruyu
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Wei Yingluo enters the Forbidden Palace as a maid to investigate her sister's death. The Emperor oversees the Hall Selection of new concubines and sends a reminder to the Harem on their conduct.
Episode 2
Yingluo’s attitude and abilities create tension in the Embroidery Workshop. Noble Consort Gao's involvement in Lady Yu's health leads to a confrontation, as the Empress continues to struggle with her management of the Harem. Yingluo encounters the Emperor for the first time.
Episode 3
Yingluo’s initial investigations into her sister's demise attract the attention of Momo Fang, and Yingluo is forced to improvise. Head Chamberlain Li Yu mounts a search for her after the tense encounter with the Emperor.
Episode 4
Guard Fucha Fuheng attempts to rouse his sister the Empress from her long-held grief. Noble Consort Gao and Consort Jia continue their scheming, leading to Yingluo being summoned.
Episode 5
Yingluo must think quickly when confronted by Noble Consort Gao. Momo Fang continues to seek retribution, and believes she has found an opportunity when rumours swirl around Yingluo’s conduct.
Episode 6
Yingluo considers how to gain access to the owner of a pendant who may be implicated in her sister’s death. The Emperor muses over his apparent rejection by one of his Consorts, while simultaneously spurning another close to him. The Embroidery Workshop is thrown into disarray when plans for the Empress’ birthday present go awry.
Episode 7
Yingluo’s quick thinking impresses the Empress, as the hunt continues for the one responsible for destroying the peacock thread. Yingluo and Linglong both aim to settle scores as they compete for a prestigious assignment.
Episode 8
Yingluo receives a mixed reception as she moves to the Empress’ palace, but is determined to make a good impression. Noble Consort Gao and Consort Jia discuss how to deal with the resilient maid. The Emperor mulls over how best to address a matter of political malfeasance by a family member of one of his consorts.
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