Xie Wan, the mistress of a folk health and wellness center, enters the palace for the first time with a trunk containing her son An'an, intending to tend to the health of Consort Liu Ruyan. She establishes initial connections by bribing Cui Guo, the consort's maid. In the palace, she unexpectedly encounters Emperor Qi Lianshen. The emperor becomes suspicious due to her familiar voice but hastily departs due to urgent matters, not getting a clear look at her face. Afterward, Xie Wan is brought before Liu Ruyan, just as the consort cruelly punishes a palace maid out of jealousy. Xie Wan thus witnesses the perilous nature of the court and the consort's venomous character.
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