Synopsis

In her previous life, Yun Ying advanced cautiously, rising step by step from a low-ranking Cairen (Talented Lady) to the position of Virtuous Consort (Shufei). For a time, she enjoyed overwhelming favor, just one step away from becoming Empress—yet she died young in the palace, succumbing to illness.

Now reborn to the age when she had just entered the palace, Yun Ying looked back on her past life and felt it wasn’t worth it. She finally came to terms with everything. From then on, she busied herself strolling with birds, teasing cats, admiring flowers, and sipping tea—planning to live out this life peacefully and leisurely.

Who would have thought—

“Your Ladyship, His Majesty has bestowed two more bolts of cloud brocade.”

“Your Ladyship, His Majesty has sent over your favorite Jingting Green Snow tea.”

“Your Ladyship, His Majesty has summoned you again tonight.”

By the time she had ascended to a position even higher than in her past life, adored above all others in the palace, Yun Ying still couldn’t quite understand:

How did she end up becoming the most favored consort in the entire harem all over again?

Zhao Chong, without rhyme or reason, gained an unusual ability—to hear the inner thoughts of those around him.

He used this opportunity to gradually reform the court, but also kept a respectful distance from the two-faced concubines of the harem.

Until he discovered the unique Yun Ying.

At first, Zhao Chong found that among the six palaces, only Yun Ying made him feel truly comfortable and at ease. Naturally, he favored her more and more.

Later, Zhao Chong showered Yun Ying with affection, flipping her nameplate repeatedly, thinking she must surely be delighted—until he accidentally overheard her inner complaint:

[It’s so cold, and I have to get up early again to serve the Emperor?]

Zhao Chong: “…”

The next day, before dawn, not wanting to be disliked anymore, Zhao Chong carefully and quietly got out of bed, afraid to wake the beauty lying beside him.

The chief eunuch witnessed it all and silently sighed to himself:
Her Ladyship’s imperial favor is truly unmatched!