Episode 1
In 1923, the Republic of China was already happening outside the Forbidden City, but inside the Forbidden City there was still a small imperial court with monarchs and ministers.Outside the palace, bannerman Liu Shougui was preparing to receive the swill bucket from the palace. He learned from others about the selection of maids in the palace, and he couldn't help but think about sending his daughter Liu Rong'er to the palace. That night Rong'er was pestered by a gambler, but luckilyAfter being rescued by the imperial guard Li Qi, Rong'er only saw his back, and later there was a misunderstanding between Liu Shougui and Li Qi.
Puyi lost his temper because of the theft of treasures in the palace. That night Puyi tried to escape from the Forbidden City, but was caught by Princess Duankang and others.There were rumors in the palace that a bomb had been dropped, and everyone in the palace was in chaos. Fortunately, Aunt Shouxi of Chonghua Palace stayed calm and prepared meals for the emperor in advance.
Liu Shougui, who had bad gambling luck, actually lost Rong'er to his eldest brother. Unexpectedly, Rong'er deliberately acted ugly and shocked his eldest brother.Rong'er was eventually deceived into the palace by her father. She was amused by the red tape in the palace, but the food attracted the attention of Aunt Shouxi.
