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Thistles and Thorns: Her Rise to the Top

Rose Yale, the daughter of a commander’s concubine, endures bullying at home and tragically loses her elder sister, who tried to shield her. To protect herself and the people she…

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Last checked: Oct 13, 2026

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Rose Yale, the daughter of a commander’s concubine, endures bullying at home and tragically loses her elder sister, who tried to shield her. To protect herself and the people she loves, Rose gets herself into the palace and rises against the noble consorts led by the Reeds. With her cunning, she eventually wins the emperor’s heart and defeats the other consorts, ultimately triumphing over the Reeds.

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