S01E01 Episode 1
Qingying and Fourth Prince Hongli are childhood sweethearts. She becomes Hongli's secondary consort
Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace
S01E10: Episode 10
Ruyi asks the emperor to grant his birth mother Li Jingui an imperial title, but he is angered.
Overview
The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 2
Yongzheng passes away. Hongli succeeds the throne and his reign is named Qianlong.
S01E03 Episode 3
Aunt decides to die to protect Qingying. Qingying testifies that her aunt died of anger
S01E04 Episode 4
Grounded in mourning on the orders of the Empress Dowager, Qing Ying endeavours to prevent conflict in the palace, even with those against her.
S01E05 Episode 5
The empress dowager reminds the emperor to distribute his attention equally between the ladies.
S01E07 Episode 7
Xiyue punishes Hailan, saying she stole charcoal. Ruyi rushes over. Suoxin looks for the emperor.
S01E08 Episode 8
Ruiji accuses Ruyi of putting poison in her medicated cream but Hailan clears Ruyi's name.
S01E10 Episode 10
Ruyi asks the emperor to grant his birth mother Li Jingui an imperial title, but he is angered.
S01E11 Episode 11
S01E12 Episode 12
S01E13 Episode 13
S01E14 Episode 14
S01E15 Episode 15
Rumors spread around Noble Lady Mei's birthing, and even the emperor is compelled to investigate.
S01E16 Episode 16
The emperor deals with the culprit he's found guilty of spreading the rumors around the palace. The other ladies of the harem deliberate on their next moves.
S01E17 Episode 17
Noble Lady Yi moves into Ru Yi's quarters. All eyes are on how Ru Yi takes care of Noble Lady Yi and her unborn child.
S01E19 Episode 19
Both Ruiji and Huang Qiying make assassination attempts at Ruyi. Hailan informs the emperor.
S01E20 Episode 20
S01E21 Episode 21
S01E22 Episode 22
S01E23 Episode 23
S01E24 Episode 24
S01E25 Episode 25
S01E26 Episode 26
S01E27 Episode 27
S01E28 Episode 28
S01E29 Episode 29
S01E30 Episode 30
S01E31 Episode 31
S01E32 Episode 32
S01E33 Episode 33
S01E34 Episode 34
S01E35 Episode 35
S01E36 Episode 36
S01E37 Episode 37
S01E38 Episode 38
S01E39 Episode 39
S01E40 Episode 40
S01E41 Episode 41
S01E42 Episode 42
S01E43 Episode 43
S01E44 Episode 44
S01E45 Episode 45
S01E46 Episode 46
S01E47 Episode 47
S01E48 Episode 48
S01E49 Episode 49
S01E50 Episode 50
S01E51 Episode 51
S01E52 Episode 52
S01E53 Episode 53
S01E54 Episode 54
S01E55 Episode 55
S01E56 Episode 56
S01E57 Episode 57
S01E58 Episode 58
S01E59 Episode 59
S01E60 Episode 60
S01E61 Episode 61
S01E62 Episode 62
S01E63 Episode 63
S01E64 Episode 64
S01E65 Episode 65
S01E66 Episode 66
S01E67 Episode 67
S01E68 Episode 68
S01E69 Episode 69
S01E70 Episode 70
S01E71 Episode 71
S01E72 Episode 72
S01E73 Episode 73
S01E74 Episode 74
S01E75 Episode 75
S01E76 Episode 76
S01E77 Episode 77
S01E78 Episode 78
S01E79 Episode 79
S01E80 Episode 80
S01E81 Episode 81
S01E82 Episode 82
S01E83 Episode 83
S01E84 Episode 84
S01E85 Episode 85
S01E86 Episode 86
S01E87 Episode 87
Cast
Zhou Xun
Ulanara Ruyi
Wallace Huo
Aisin-Gioro Hongli
Janine Chang
Keliyete Hailan
Dong Jie
Fuca Langhua
Xin Zhilei
Jin Yuyan
Tong Yao
Gao Xiyue
Li Chun
Wei Yanwan
Hu Ke
Su Lüyun
He Hongshan
Bai Ruiji
Cao Xiwen
Chen Wanyin
Karlina Zhang
Barin Meiruo
Li Qin
Han Xiangjian
