Characters
Names of Places
Beginnings
Memories
Chapter 1 - from one caged garden to another
Chapter 2 - the concubine gathering
Chapter 3 - dancing lotus in a caged garden
Chapter 4 - how to become a concubine
Chapter 5 - mirror image in a pond
Chapter 6 - strangers and friends alike.
Chapter 7 - the four imperial consorts
Chapter 8 - embroidered patterns of gold, silver and red
Chapter 9 - a noble new friend
Chapter 10 - arrogance, a woman scorned
Chapter 11 - dreams & memories
Chapter 12 - the string tugs on the heart
Chapter 13 - dance steps
Chapter 14 - literary studies of old and new
Chapter 15 - haunted halls illuminated by moonlight
Chapter 16 - bullied by jealousy, rescued by kindness
Chapter 17 - a new rank
Chapter 18 - the emperor comes a-calling
Chapter 19 - the consort of cherry clouds
Chapter 20 - important etiquette
Chapter 21 - the consort of calm waters
Chapter 22 - the triad's test
Chapter 23 - the arrival of the dragon
Chapter 24 - echos of the past
Chapter 25 - speech worthy of a prince's gaze
Chapter 26 - a period of rest
Chapter 27 - the consort exam
Chapter 28 - identities revealed
Chapter 29 - the prince takes a stand
Chapter 30 - the next step forward