Xi Yao

Su Zhiqing possesses an extraordinary beauty, yet she refuses to wield it as a weapon in the ruthless power struggles of the imperial harem. Rather than competing for the emperor’s favor, she chooses a life of quiet obscurity, resigning herself to the forgotten corners of the palace. Her peaceful isolation comes to an end one fateful night when she encounters her true soulmate. Driven by a devotion that defies the rigid hierarchy of the court, Su Zhiqing makes a breathtaking sacrifice. She willingly surrenders her noble status, choosing to become a humble maid simply to remain by this person’s side. It is through this dramatic choice that Xiao Wuchen discovers the stunning young woman waiting at the gates of an abandoned palace hall. The sight of her is unforgettable. Su Zhiqing stands as a vision of ethereal grace, with eyes that shine as brightly as the moonlight and a slender waist barely concealed beneath the heavy layers of her palace robes. Her delicate features and soft complexion seem almost too perfect for the harsh world of the imperial court, resembling a dream brought to life within the desolate ruins of a forgotten wing.