In the grandeur of an imperial court steeped in traditions and veiled animosities, Lianhua, once an esteemed daughter of nobility, finds herself devoid of fortune and name. Confronted by a relic promising unparalleled insight into the conspiracies of the elite, she must tread the treacherous line between justice and vengeance. As whispers of rebellion stir beyond the palace walls, Lianhua stands alone, her choices dictating the empire’s fate as well as her own.