Introduction to the plot of "The War of Flowers" - Plot

In the 15th year of the Jiaqing era of the Qing dynasty, building on the glorious achievements of the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong emperors, and with the corrupt official Heshen already executed, there was an atmosphere of peace and prosperity throughout the court and the land. However, in Emperor Jiaqing's harem, there was still an endless struggle that had lasted for centuries. Compared to the political struggles among men, these battles in the harem were even more breathtaking and bloody.

At this time, although Empress Niohuru was the head of the six palaces, the favored and powerful concubine was another Niohuru, Consort Ru. It was the year of the triennial selection of candidates for the imperial harem. Yu Ying, a noblewoman with exceptional beauty, became the target of the other selected beauties. Another candidate, Er Chun, was actually part of a plan by Xu Wantian from the Imperial Household Department. In the past, Heshen's corruption affected the entire court and country, and Wantian was also involved. Over a decade ago, when Emperor Jiaqing executed Heshen, Wantian was terrified of being implicated. To save his life, he devised a plan to use beauty as protection. Over the past ten years, he had adopted exceptionally beautiful young girls from the common folk and trained them in music, dance, and arts, hoping that once they entered the palace, they could speak on his behalf. However, due to the complex factions within the six palaces, it was difficult to distinguish friends from enemies, so Wantian had to act secretly.