In the majestic courts of the Qing dynasty, a young noblewoman's life is forever changed when she is summoned to the palace as a potential concubine. Shen Xiao, a talented and beautiful young woman, must navigate the treacherous waters of palace politics, where one misstep can mean disaster. As she prepares to enter the emperor's harem, she must leave behind her family, her lover, and her own desires. But will she find a way to survive and even thrive in this new world, or will she become just another forgotten concubine