Both Gong Suo Lian Cheng and Mei Hua Lao were modern web novels that did not have plagiarism. The Palace Lock was written by Yu Zheng, which described the struggles and conspiracies between Emperor Yongzheng and his harem. The Plum Blossom Brand was written by Mo Yan, which described the love story of an ancient woman. The two novels were both classic works that were loved by readers, but there were differences in the plot and character settings.