The Empress Dowager's Deadly Will
The Empress Dowager's death triggers a crisis in the palace as her will demands human sacrifices, sparking fear and tension among the palace maids and eunuchs. Abigail, now Fiona, narrowly escapes the sacrifice thanks to the Emperor's intervention, but Consort Eleanor is plotting something sinister during the funeral, threatening the lives of those Abigail cares about. Meanwhile, promises of escape and revenge set the stage for a deadly confrontation.Will Fiona's plan to outmaneuver Consort Eleanor succeed, or will she fall victim to the palace's deadly schemes?