The story takes place during the Ming dynasty. In order to enrich the declining imperial harem, the court conducted a nationwide selection of palace maids. The orphan Zi Yun, in gratitude for the kindness of wealthy businessman Shao Zhong (played by Yang Zhe), replaced his daughter Chun Hua (played by An Yi Xuan) to become a palace maid. She and Bai Han Xiang (played by Liu Ting Yu) worked together in the laundry department, becoming close friends who shared everything. Soon, a palace coup occurred, and Prince Zhu Jian Shen (played by Jiang Yi) was exiled. The palace maid Wan Zhen Er (played by Yang Yi) remained loyal to him, and when Zhu Jian Shen later ascended the throne, he honored Wan Zhen Er as a noble consort, while Ling Qi Qiao (played by Liu Na Ping) also became a favored individual by relying on her connections. At this time, Han Xiang, who was already a court musician, and Chun Hua both fell in love with Yang Yong (played by Feng Shao Feng), who infiltrated the palace for revenge. Because the consort Han Xiang and Qing Zi became envious of each other after conceiving a dragon son due to the jealousy of Noble Consort Wan, Chun Hua resolved to devise a plan to help them, inadvertently sparking a new round of palace intrigue...
