Introduction: "Phoenix Ascendant: From Maid to Empress" tells the story of a modern girl who travels back in time to the Han Dynasty, becoming the illegitimate daughter of a minor official, Ji Mingxuan. To escape a fate of being traded like a commodity by her family, she decides to enter the imperial palace and fight for her future. With her wit and cunning, she rises step by step from a lowly maid to become the empress. This is a historical novel filled with palace intrigue, personal growth, and romance, showcasing how the heroine survives and thrives in the complex world of the imperial court, ultimately ascending to the pinnacle of power....