The Beloved Concubine of the Eastern Palace

Upon entering the Eastern Palace, Fang Yun lived cautiously, burdened by the label of a substitute bride and daughter of a traitor. She knew well that, as a daughter of low birth, she had been cast aside as a pawn to appease the late Emperor’s decree. Her family had sacrificed her so that her noble-born sister could become the consort of the First Prince, securing the family’s allegiance to the new regime and gaining glory. Her father’s gaze was icy. “It’s your fortune to enter the Eastern Palace. The family raised you for years; you should be grateful and repay this kindness.” Her sister mocked, “As an inferior daughter, you should feel lucky to take my place in the Eastern Palace.” Fang Y...