Life Is Worth It, Purest Joy

Shen Qinghuan, the concubine daughter of the Shen family, agrees to bear a child for Crown Prince Qi Yu in prison to save her mother. After returning home, her mother passes away suddenly, and she is imprisoned in a cold courtyard where she gives birth to three sons. Five years later, forced to enter the palace for selection, she unexpectedly reunites with Emperor Qi Yu. Qinghuan becomes the Empress, but the Shen family is demoted to beggars. Qi Heng returns, teaming up with Shen Yuhua to seize the throne. Exposed by Emperor Qi Yu, both are ultimately destroyed for their crimes.