In the Shun Dynasty, a rebellion unfolds.

It isn’t until Chu Yan leads a massive northern expedition, surrounding the capital with an army of 200,000, that he suddenly realizes—this world is actually Dream of the Red Chamber!

Jia Yuanchun has just been made a concubine in the palace. Lin Daiyu remains secluded in the boudoir, awaiting her fate. Xue Baochai and the three Chun sisters have only recently moved into the Grand View Garden.

Li Wan is widowed and living in quiet mourning, Miaoyu resides in the secluded Bamboo Lodge, while Wang Xifeng, Zijuan, Qingwen, Ping'er, and Xiangling—

The Twelve Beauties of Jinling are all in the prime of their youth, each charming in her own way.

Upon capturing the capital, Chu Yan ascends the throne and swiftly issues an imperial edict:

All female relatives of the disgraced Jia, Lin, Xue, and Shi families are to be sent to the inner palace.

Power and beauty—he wants them all.

…

That very night, the Twelve Beauties of Jinling appears before him.