Traitors line the path to empressdom, and it takes cunning to get there. Consort Ruyi is one who swiftly learns to negotiate the hazardous politics of the royal court and rises up the ranks as a result of her abilities in this arena. After she was crowned Empress, Ruyi still had to protect herself from the numerous plots that were hatched against her. Even if Ruyi is successful in overcoming the obstacles, her relationship with Emperor Qianlong continues to suffer as a result. Under these trying conditions, is it possible for Ruyi to continue fulfilling her duties as Empress?
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Traitors line the path to empressdom, and it takes cunning to get there. Consort Ruyi is one who swiftly learns to negotiate the hazardous politics of the royal court and rises up the ranks as a result of her abilities in this arena. After she was crowned Empress, Ruyi still had to protect herself from the numerous plots that were hatched against her. Even if Ruyi is successful in overcoming the obstacles, her relationship with Emperor Qianlong continues to suffer as a result. Under these trying conditions, is it possible for Ruyi to continue fulfilling her duties as Empress?
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