Sun Wen begins her new life paralyzed from birth within the opulent confines of the Tianjing imperial palace. Despite her physical limitations she retains her adult memories and quickly assesses her surroundings identifying her mother as a favored consort and herself as the Emperor sole daughter. During her first month ceremony the Emperor bestows upon her the title Zhāohuán elevating her status above his sons which draws jealousy from other consorts and their families. Wen faces constant threats including assassination attempts orchestrated by rivals who see her disability as a curse upon the imperial bloodline. Her mother Guifei Xiang shields her fiercely utilizing her own political capital to maintain safety amidst the venomous court gossip. Wen observes the strange cultivation phenomena around her noticing flawless skin on adults and superhuman strength in guards hinting at a deeper power system. An assassination attempt on her seventh birthday forces her parents to reveal her cultivation progress prematurely exposing her to sect interest that views disabled geniuses as liabilities. To protect her the Emperor orders their exile to a distant city allowing them to hide her rapid progress while neutralizing court conspirators. This period establishes Wen resilience proving that her mind is her greatest weapon against physical vulnerability and political machinations designed to erase her existence from the succession line permanently.

After surviving the initial trials of infancy Wen decides to leverage her modern knowledge to improve her quality of life and gain favor. She invents the abacus presenting it to the Emperor which revolutionizes calculations for officials and earns her unrestricted access to the Imperial Library. This invention highlights her genius but also accelerates suspicion regarding her unnatural abilities prompting further scrutiny from court factions. When her premature cultivation is discovered following an assassination attempt her parents arrange a fake exile to Xi'an to hide her growth from the ruling sect. During the journey she meets Ling Tian and Ling Xia survivors of a clan massacre who become her allies. Wen designs a wheelchair using local materials granting her mobility and independence previously impossible for her condition. She uses these tools to navigate the city and gather intelligence on the celestial fragment opening scheduled to occur soon. Her actions draw attention from the Fifteenth Imperial Prince Sun Chao who feels threatened by her rise in influence despite her exile status. Wen manages to assert authority over him citing her higher rank as Zhāohuán forcing him to yield resources for her attendant Lianhua. This milestone demonstrates how Wen transforms perceived weaknesses into strengths using technology and etiquette to dismantle traditional power structures.

Lianhua enters the Celestial Fragment of the Sands under Wen orders to explore ruins and secure resources for the upcoming cultivation phase. She discovers an ancient pyramid containing Egyptian hieroglyphs and statues indicating a civilization completely foreign to the Chinese inspired setting. Inside she finds a storage bag and a massive Qi gathering formation hidden within the structure suggesting advanced lost technology. During her exploration she encounters Sun Chao and his entourage leading to a violent confrontation where Ling Tian intervenes using elemental sword techniques learned from a mysterious master. The fight results in the deaths of Sun Chao and his men though their bodies vanish leaving no evidence. Lianhua returns to report the incident prompting Wen and her mother to fabricate a cover story involving a noble family dispute to explain the disappearances. They decide to hide the truth from the court to prevent investigation into the formation and storage bag. This event introduces a major mystery regarding the origin of the world and the connection between different cultures across realms. Wen realizes the implications of finding Egyptian artifacts in an Eastern world challenging her understanding of history and cultivation origins fundamentally.

Following the return from the fragment Wen consolidates her power by transferring Lianhua from the secret police agency to her personal staff permanently. She drafts official documents leveraging her Zhāohuán title to bypass bureaucratic hurdles and secure Lianhua loyalty against potential recall. Wen begins training Ling Xia in a unique method of manipulating Qi specks with mental hands to accelerate her cultivation safely before turning eight. They prepare to host a welcome party featuring modern recipes like pizza and burgers to bond with their small group of trusted companions. Meanwhile the Emperor sends representatives to investigate the riots in the city caused by the missing cultivators from the fragment. Wen and her mother maintain the fabricated narrative ensuring no one suspects the involvement of the imperial family or the discovery of the formation. Wen plans to return to court eventually with a stronger foundation and Lianhua fully committed to her cause rather than external agencies. This phase solidifies her autonomy and prepares her for future political battles requiring absolute trust among her inner circle.