The tough life of someone who has to fight everyday to reach uphill due to the men in their life. Both characters show the trials of youth into adulthood and are commoner status women who use their intelligence to be better and above the expectations presumed by others.

It's not a palace drama and she never becomes an Empress, but the character growth and progression as well as her experiences remind of the characters typical in a palace drama. I'm sure there's a palace drama that exists where's the villain/antagonist but this is her story. And it's a good one.

The current lead in popular Palace Dramas.
*Main Lead becomes a powerhouse queen
*The relationship between the emperor and future queen is always turbulent until the end
*The costume design is fantastic and the drama between all the concubines, including all the intrigue and in-fighting is a must for a typical Palace Drama.

Main Lead becomes a powerhouse queen
The relationship between the emperor and future queen is always turbulent until the end
The costume design is fantastic and the drama between all the concubines, including all the intrigue and in-fighting is a must for a typical Palace Drama.