Tales of Palace Schemes

How does an orphaned daughter survive the deadly schemes of the imperial harem and rise to become its master? The short drama Tales of Palace Schemes (清宫计), based on the groundbreaking 2013 game of the same name, premiered globally on September 7th. It tells the epic story of Ji Ruya, a woman who enters the palace under a false identity to clear her father’s name. What follows is a thrilling journey of revenge, political maneuvering, and complicated love, set against the opulent and treacherous backdrop of the Qing court. A Heroine's Resolve The heart of the story is Ji Ruya (姬如雅), played by Yu Yin (余茵). Initially a gentle noblewoman skilled in the arts, her life is shattered on her father's birthday when he is falsely accused of treason and assassinated, leading to the extermination of her entire family. Her quest for justice begins with a single clue: a piece of jade Yupei (玉佩) left behind at the scene. After being disfigured and disowned by her own sister, who is now a concubine, Ji Ruya is saved and given a new face by the court physician. She understands that to clear her father's name, she must gain power from within…