The Consort is Both Charming and Scheming, Rising Through Palace Intrigue

In the third year of Yifeng, the illegitimate daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’ household entered the palace. Entering the palace is like stepping into an unfathomable sea; the only rule is to never fall in love. Ning Shuyan was well aware of this. What she sought were wealth, power, and the Emperor’s favor. Over three years, she planned meticulously, captivating the Emperor’s attention and climbing from the rank of Cairen to Noble Consort. The harem whispered that the Emperor’s affection for women was dictated by utility and interest. When Xiao Yu first met her, he was intrigued by this woman. He said, “I didn’t expect her to have such beauty.” Everyone claimed that his interest in her was merely fleeting. Yet, that fleeting interest turned into a lifetime of favor for Ning Shuyan. Xiao Yu later admitted: At first, he was drawn to her looks, then captivated by her alluring charm. Unexpectedly, a lifetime passed, and no matter how much he looked at her, he never grew tired. To him, she was gentle and enchanting, pure and kind, and deeply devoted to him. Even years later, she remained unchanged in his heart, as radiant as ever, with his love for her growing stronger with time.