Soon, a palace coup occurred, and Crown Prince Zhu Jian Shen was exiled. Wan Zhen'er, one of the palace maids, remained loyal and devoted to him. After Zhu Jian Shen ascended the throne, he conferred the title of Noble Consort upon Wan Zhen'er, while Ling Qiqiao gained favor as a prominent figure in the Noble Consort's entourage. Meanwhile, Hanxiang, now a court musician, and Chunhua fell in love with Yang Yong, who had infiltrated the court seeking revenge