Historias de Qianlong

Set in the late 17th century in the Qing dynasty during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, Mei Xiang met a prince who stole her heart. At first, it was a challenge to tolerate him and then it become a challenge to be with him. Obstacles were thrown in her way and she tried her best to move past them. Soon enough, she found herself sitting upon the Empress Dowager position. It was then she realised that sometimes the one you love the most becomes the one you most fear. [2/5-304 in HF] [6/5-297 in HF] [30/6-273 in HF] [4/8-266 in HF] [6/8-221 in HF] [9/8-176 in HF] [21/9-155 in HF]

In the opulent and treacherous world of the Qing Dynasty's Forbidden City, a young palace maid named Zhao Yue enters its gates, her future seemingly predetermined by her humble birth. Assigned to the intricate embroidery workshop, her nimble fingers and exquisite designs soon catch the discerning eye of the Emperor himself. This unexpected encounter ignites a spark, pulling Zhao Yue from the anonymity of her station into the glittering, yet perilous, world of the imperial harem. Her journey is one of meteoric rise and constant peril. From a lowly palace maid, she is elevated to a Changzai, then a Guiren, experiencing the first taste of imperial favor and the bitter envy it breeds. Each step up the intricate ladder-Pin, Fei, Guifei, and finally the coveted Huang Guifei-is fraught with challenges. Zhao Yue must navigate the intricate web of rivalries, betrayals, and power struggles among the established consorts and ambitious maids, each vying for the Emperor's attention and the security it brings. Zhao Yue learns to become not only a devoted mother but also a shrewd strategist, safeguarding her children's future while securing her own position. "The Embroidered Phoenix" is a captivating tale of survival, ambition, and love in the heart of imperial China. It offers a detailed glimpse into the lives of women in the Qing harem, revealing the strength, intelligence, and unwavering spirit required to transform a simple palace maid into one of the most powerful women in the empire, an enduring testament to the indomitable will of a phoenix rising from the ashes of adversity.