The Maid

As the disregarded illegitimate daughter of the Duke's household, Shen Yuqing endures relentless cruelty after her mother, Lady Qin, is murdered. Burning for revenge, she disguises herself as Xiyan, a courtesan at Meixiang Pavilion, to approach the powerful Regent Pei Ji. Using charm and wit, she wins his trust and affection. While secretly unraveling conspiracies woven by the Duke's family and the Empress Dowager, she protects her son, Pei Zhao. Together, Xiyan and Pei Ji confront their enemie…