Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

Qingying, Hongli's love, enters palace as consort. Ula-Nara ties stir harem tension. Hongli delays picking primary consort, hoping for Qingying.

Qingying, now Ruyi, settles in palace. Empress Dowager grants her name. Langhua plots to separate Ruyi and Hailan, assigning Ruyi a distant home.

Ruyi faces harem rivalry. Langhua makes Xiyue Noble Consort Hui, outranking Ruyi. Xiyue insults Hailan, who seeks Ruyi's aid to escape control.

Ruyi asks Langhua to let Hailan stay, but Langhua refuses. Xiyue accuses Hailan of stealing charcoal and punishes her. Ruyi rushes to intervene.

Ruyi saves Hailan from punishment. Langhua warns Ruyi to obey harem rules. Hongli visits Ruyi, sparking jealousy. A fire in Ruyi's palace raises suspicions.

Fire is blamed on Ruyi's negligence, but she suspects sabotage. Hongli defends her. Langhua manipulates events to frame Ruyi as careless.

Ruyi clears her name by proving sabotage. Hongli grows closer to her, angering Langhua. Xiyue plots with maids to undermine Ruyi's position.

Ruyi gains Hongli's favor, but Langhua spreads rumors of her disloyalty. Hailan uncovers Xiyue's plot, warning Ruyi to be cautious in the harem.

Ruyi confronts Xiyue, exposing her schemes. Hongli promotes Ruyi to Consort Xian. Langhua feels threatened and allies with Xiyue to target Ruyi.

Langhua frames Ruyi for disrespecting Empress Dowager. Ruyi's clever defense wins Dowager's trust. Hongli's affection for Ruyi deepens, causing tension.

Ruyi's promotion angers Xiyue, who poisons Ruyi's food. Hailan notices and saves her. Hongli investigates, suspecting harem conspiracies.

Hongli punishes Xiyue's maids for poisoning attempt. Ruyi urges mercy to avoid escalation. Langhua manipulates Hongli to doubt Ruyi's loyalty.

Ruyi faces Hongli's doubts but proves her innocence. Empress Dowager supports Ruyi, warning Langhua. Xiyue plans a new scheme against Ruyi.

Xiyue accuses Ruyi of stealing imperial gifts. Ruyi uncovers evidence of Xiyue's theft and exposes her. Hongli grows wary of harem conflicts.

Jia flatters Langhua to gain favor but secretly eyes Hongli. Ruyi warns Hailan about Jia's ambition. Xiyue's punishment is reduced, plotting revenge.

Jia seduces Hongli, causing Ruyi distress. Langhua uses Jia to distract Hongli from Ruyi. Hailan helps Ruyi regain Hongli's attention with a gift.

Ruyi's gift to Hongli restores his affection. Jia's scheme fails, angering Langhua. Empress Dowager advises Ruyi to secure her position through heirs.

Ruyi discovers she's pregnant, delighting Hongli. Langhua, also pregnant, fears losing favor. Xiyue and Jia plot to harm Ruyi's unborn child.

Ruyi's pregnancy is targeted by Xiyue's sabotage. She miscarries, devastating Hongli. Langhua feigns concern but secretly celebrates Ruyi's loss.