A Dream of Hidden Dreams

Author: Wu Qitai
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: To save her childhood sweetheart Ling Zhitong, who was kidnapped, Lan'er (Young Empress Dowager Cixi) sacrifices herself and enters the palace. She originally thought that serving for a few years would grant her freedom, but unexpectedly, due to a twist of fate, she becomes favored by the emperor and is cherished as his beloved, staying close to his side. However, within the palace, two factions, represented by the emperor's foster mother and the emperor himself, have formed in stark opposition over the succession to the throne, making Lan'er a pawn in their power struggle. To secure a foothold in the palace, she must bear the emperor's child as soon as possible. Centered around the issue of the emperor's heir, a thrilling battle unfolds both inside and outside the palace.