Such novels were more common and usually involved topics such as politics, power, marriage, and so on. Here was a possible storyline: During her reign, the empress had performed well and received the respect and love of the people. However, she had a bad habit of choosing concubines in the harem. Because of her power and influence, she had many choices. There was a boy in the Empress's harem. His name was Empress Chen. Empress Chen was a smart, kind, and upright person who was deeply loved by the Empress. However, the Empress did not intend to marry him because she already had another plan. The Empress intended to pass the throne to her grandson, Empress Chen's son. Therefore, she needed to find a suitable successor. Empress Chen was deeply moved by the Empress's thoughts and decided to become the Empress's successor. With the help of the Empress, Empress Chen successfully ascended the throne. The empress became her grandmother, Empress Chen, and also her empress. The two of them supported each other in politics and power to rule the country together. Under Empress Chen's rule, the country became more prosperous and powerful. The empress also became a respected leader, and her political wisdom and leadership skills were widely recognized. The two ruled the country together until their hair turned white and wrinkles covered their faces, but their love would last forever.