The royal family had been heirless for years. Olivia Mason, a commoner, bore the emperor a son and began her unlikely journey to the throne. In the treacherous palace, she remained indifferent to power and wealth, yet still faced trouble. Accused by a concubine of an affair with a guard to bear an illegitimate child, Olivia lost her own child and uncovered the concubine’s family’s plot to overthrow the dynasty. With her wisdom, she exposed the lies, saved a key witness, and protected the emperor during their rebellion, ultimately ending their schemes. She realized that indifference couldn’t avoid disputes and resolved to become a wise and virtuous empress.