Ming Fei/Story

= History = During the reign of Empress Ming, there was simply no one in the entirety of the six palaces, and she received all of the Emperor’s pampering. He almost never went to the Imperial Empress’ place. Twenty years prior to the novel's events, the Imperial Empress and Empress Ming fell pregnant at almost the same time. Thus, the two Empresses used all their strength to give birth to the eldest son as the position of the eldest son would naturally have an impact on her status.

Empress Ming was the first to enter labor, but it was very difficult. After three days and nights, she had yet to give birth to His Royal Highness Prince Yu. As a result, the Imperial Empress who began later, gave birth to the Crown Prince. Barely holding onto her life, Empress Ming still managed to have His Highness Prince Yu. Thus, His Royal Highness Prince Yu is only a day younger than the Crown Prince.

After Prince Yu was born, the Imperial Empress slandered Empress Ming through rumors - describing "without a clear background" and thus had a difficult birth. Empress Ming was placed under house arrest so rumors spread that she died giving birth; however, this was not true. When Prince Yu was six, Empress Ming passed away due to a serious illness and she was not even recognized as part of the royal family and could not even be buried in the Royal Mausoleum.

Even though the Emperor could not help Empress Ming due to the power of the Imperial Empress’ family, Empress Ming still loved him. She made Prince Yu promise with her last words: "I (Prince Yu) am not allowed to harm my siblings, or else my Imperial Father would be sad." =Story=

Peach Blossom Banquet (Ch 184-317)
Li Mo Ying brings Huang Yue Li to her grave which is outside the Palace after the Peach Blossom Banquet is over. Li Mo Ying shares what happened to his mom.