To escape her cruel stepmother, Lu Zhen enters the palace and rises through the ranks with her pottery skills. Despite capturing the heart of Crown Prince Gao Zhan, social barriers and jealous enemies prevent their union. She dedicates herself to politics, helping him thwart a coup, and is eventually honored with the position of female prime minister.

• Zhao Liying
• Chen Xiao
• Yang Rong
• Qiao Renliang
• Tang Yixin
• Leanne Liu
• Maggie Cheung Hoh-Yee
• Emma Wu