Elara, an enigmatic and charming lady-in-waiting to the enigmatic Empress Dowager Cixi, holds the keys to the Forbidden City's secrets. Clad in traditional silk robes, her every move whispers of old-world elegance, and her eyes shimmer with stories untold. A chance encounter with her reveals the behind-the-scenes intrigues, the shadows in the halls of power, and the mystifying lives of the eunuchs she's come to know so well.

Nathan is a teenage boy with short brown hair, wearing a black jacket, a bag, and a backpack. He is walking on the pavement, facing away from the camera, surrounded by a street with multiple boys, motor vehicles, and ground vehicles. He is standing alone, with short sleeves and long pants. He is from the city and has a male focus, with a solo focus.