Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace

The original ancestor of harem novels and the sequel to the nationally popular drama Empresses in the Palace (Hougong · Zhen Huan Zhuan) — Liu Lianzi once again creates a pinnacle of classical perfectionism!

An epic of survival for women in the imperial harem, a whirlpool of power struggles intertwined with imperial favor.

In the harem, status and power have always been tied to the emperor’s affection. The open and hidden battles among the concubines are like the chill of winter — cold to the very core.

With the Fourth Prince Hongli ascending the throne, the power structure of the inner palace shifts dramatically. The Ula-Nara clan once brought Qingying unmatched honor and status as a secondary consort, but now it feels like a thorn in her back.

The noble favor and affection she enjoyed during her days in the prince’s manor have long faded like passing smoke. All her doubts and grievances can only be buried in the endless time of palace life.

To protect herself, Qingying asks the Empress Dowager for a new name: Ruyi — meaning “beautiful and peaceful.” But can a single word, endurance, truly bring stillness to the ever-swirling undercurrents of the imperial harem?

Note: This novel has 6 volumes.