A statesman''s daughter finds herself swept into the world of palace intrigue when she''s chosen to be a court lady in this richly illustrated period fantasy! Linhua and company head to Heiyang, the capital of Guangyan, on an official visit. Emperor Zhiyou is captivated by the vibrant city, but Linhua finds herself unprepared for the next stop on their tour: her family home. Linhua''s mother meets Souren, her daughter''s secret fiance, for the very first time. What will this encounter mean for their clandestine engagement?