In the first half of the 18th century, the Manchu Qing Dynasty ushered in the era of the last long-lived emperor. In his prime, Hongli (played by Huo Jianhua) officially ascended the throne and was named Qianlong. At the same time, Jin Ruyi (played by Zhou Xun), who has known Hongli's childhood sweetheart since childhood, also entered the palace to confer the title of Concubine Xian. Suddenly caught in a political struggle...