A tale of revenge, justice, and political intrigue in the imperial court
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Treasonous Wedding
Su Yingying's family is massacred by her husband Xie Ziheng who then becomes crown prince.
Key Events
Royal Wedding Massacre — Family massacred on treason charges Characters: Su Yingying, Xie Ziheng, Chief Minister SuLocation: Imperial Palace
Prince's Ascension — Second prince becomes crown prince Characters: Xie ZihengLocation: Throne Room
Three Years Later — Su Yingying returns seeking justice Characters: Su YingyingLocation: Exile
Return of the Avenger
Three years later, Su Yingying returns disguised as a maid to seek justice for her father.
Key Events
Three Years Later — Su Yingying returns seeking justice Characters: Su YingyingLocation: Exile
Maid Disguise — Su Yingying becomes maid Su Ying Characters: Su Yingying, Xie Yi'anLocation: Seventh Prince Residence
Alliance Formed — Seventh prince agrees to help investigation Characters: Su Yingying, Xie Yi'anLocation: Private Chambers
The Unlikely Alliance
Su Yingying teams up with the seventh prince Xie Yi'an to uncover the truth behind the treason case.
Key Events
Alliance Formed — Seventh prince agrees to help investigation Characters: Su Yingying, Xie Yi'anLocation: Private Chambers
Treason Investigation — Searching for evidence of innocence Characters: Su Yingying, Xie Yi'an, Ren PingshangLocation: Imperial Archives
Clue Discovery — Critical evidence found in secret compartment Characters: Su Yingying, Xie Yi'an, Hua ChanjuanLocation: Minister's Quarters
Confrontation Prep — Planning final confrontation with crown prince Characters: Su Yingying, Xie Yi'an, Fu RongLocation: Strategy Room
Court of Justice
The conspiracy is exposed in the imperial court, bringing the traitor to justice.
Key Events
Confrontation Prep — Planning final confrontation with crown prince Characters: Su Yingying, Xie Yi'an, Fu RongLocation: Strategy Room
Court Revelation — Truth exposed in front of emperor Characters: Su Yingying, Xie Yi'an, Xie Ziheng, Yang DingLocation: Imperial Court
Justice Served — Crown prince punished for crimes Characters: Su Yingying, Xie Yi'an, Xie ZihengLocation: Imperial Prison
Story Breakdown
The Treason — Chief Minister Su falsely accused of treason
Royal Wedding — Su Yingying marries second prince
Family Massacre — Entire family killed on false charges
Prince's Ascension — Second prince becomes crown prince
The Return — Su Yingying's quest for justice
Disguise — Becomes maid Su Ying
Alliance — Teams up with seventh prince
Investigation — Searching for evidence of innocence
The Revelation — Truth exposed in imperial court
Evidence Found — Critical proof of conspiracy
Court Confrontation — Public exposure of the traitor
Justice Served — Crown prince punished for crimes
On the day that Su Yingying, the daughter of the loyal Chief Minister Su of the Cabinet, married the second prince, Xie Yuheng, her family was massacred by Xie Yuheng and his troops on the grounds of Chief Minister Su's alleged treason. Thus, Xie Yuheng ascended to the position of crown prince. Three years later, Su Yingying returns to clear her father's name and uncover the truth behind the treason case. Teaming up with the seventh prince, Xie Yian, she disguises herself as Xie Yian's maid, Su Ying.
