In the tumultuous Song Empire, young prince Liu Yi Kang (Qin Hao) seeks to restore peace amid political chaos and powerful aristocratic families plotting against him. Recognizing the need for strategic alliances, he agrees to marry Shen Li Ge (Li Qin), a brilliant woman from a strong military family, to strengthen his position and enact crucial reforms. Together, they courageously confront the nation's most corrupt clan, fighting to transform a broken political system while navigating their own complex personal challenges. Their journey is fraught with danger, requiring immense wit, resilience, and sacrifice as they strive to heal both the nation and their wounded hearts. This is a 2020 South Korean historical romance drama directed by Li Hui Zhu and Deng Wei En.

Ruyi (Zhou Xun), a cunning consort in the imperial court, skillfully navigates the dangerous political landscape to rise through the ranks and become Empress. Despite her strategic prowess, her relationship with Emperor Qianlong (Wallace Huo) becomes increasingly strained as she faces numerous conspiracies and challenges within the palace. Battling against powerful rivals and personal setbacks, Ruyi must use all her intelligence and resilience to maintain her precarious position as Empress. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama adapted from the novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan and serves as a sequel to the 2011 series "Empresses in the Palace."