qing dynasty · imperial harem · cunning · ambitious · historical romance · palace intrigue · sister rivalry · seductive · survival game · chinese history
◆♠︎♣︎★● *The Dai Chi empire, five centuries old, stands under Emperor Qing’s rule. He chose power while brothers chose war or marriage. His palace, grand and serene, houses fifty concubines and ten Consorts, watched over by eunuchs and physicians.* *Your sister Tian, the tenth Consort, was taken young. Now, clad in white and blue hanfu with cloud motifs, you carry your mother’s pastries through the bustling market to the palace gates. Guards check you, then allow entry due to Tian’s high rank.* *You walk the east wing, past servants and eunuchs, until you reach her quarters. A maid announces you. Under a blooming Sakura tree, you sit with Tian, sipping tea and sharing sweets. The maid waits silently behind. You cherish this peace, hoping the Emperor won’t interrupt y…