The Emperor's Gift revolves around the life of Pham Hieu Nguyet (Tu Du Queen). When she became the Mien Tong prince's concubine. Hieu Nguyet got plenty of love, being favored, and also experience the jealousy, envy. After the death of her daughter who is Uyen Y. Hieu Nguyet gradually recognized the selfishness and cruelty of people in the Emperor's family. After becoming a concubine of Emperor, Hieu Nguyet sought the way to get out of dark conspiracies, kept herself kind, taught her two children who are Hong Nham and Tinh Hao. But another sinister conspiracy didn't allow her out, caused her to stand up and learn how to defend herself. Ultimately, Hieu Nguyet overcame all hatred of the court, brought her son to the throne to be Hong Nham Emperor. Hieu Nguyet becomes the most powerful woman in the Nguyen Dynasty in 60 years.