A Bite of Peach Crisp

Emily Cross visits her son Nathan and his pregnant wife Silas, bringing homemade walnut and jujube cake for the baby, only to be insulted and rejected by Silas and her mother. Meanwhile, the disguised Crown Prince witnesses the scene and later offers kindness to Emily, hinting at a deeper connection.What hidden past connects Emily and the Crown Prince?

Emily's peach crisp captures the Crown Prince's attention, leading to a revelation about the Emperor's long-lost love connected to the same taste, stirring old emotions and questions about the past.Will the Emperor recognize the taste and uncover Emily's hidden past?

A stranger recognizes the unique flavor of Emily's peach crisp, sparking memories of a lost love from the House of Royce. Despite initial doubts, the encounter leads to a poetic challenge at Emily's tea shop, hinting at deeper connections beneath the surface.Will the stranger's persistence uncover the truth behind Emily's past and the mysterious couplet?

Emily Cross engages in a poetic duel of wits with Marcus, revealing her quick thinking and charm, while a conflict arises when officials refuse to pay their tea bill, exposing their abuse of power.Will Emily's encounter with the corrupt officials draw the attention of the disguised Crown Prince?

In Riverbourne, corrupt officials abuse their power, demanding free meals and intimidating locals. Emily Cross stands up to them, leading to a confrontation. Marcus intervenes, protecting Emily and her friends, while revealing his true identity as the Crown Prince.Will Emily discover Marcus's royal connection and the secrets of her past?

Emily Cross, a humble tea shop owner, is surprised when Marcus, a man from her past, recognizes her by her alias and proposes marriage, revealing his own tragic past and admiration for her strength. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince, disguised and observing, decides to prepare a grand betrothal for Emily, hinting at a deeper connection between them.Will Emily accept Marcus's proposal, or will the Crown Prince's hidden identity and grand gestures change her fate?

Emily Cross and Marcus face humiliation and class discrimination at a high-end tavern, but their fortunes take a surprising turn when they reveal unexpected wealth, challenging the arrogant in-laws who once looked down on them.Will Emily and Marcus's newfound wealth change their fate against the powerful family?

Emily faces humiliation from Helena Graves when trying to buy a house, but the disguised Crown Prince intervenes, reveals his connection to Emily, and offers her a generous gift, hinting at their deeper, hidden relationship.Will Emily discover the Crown Prince's true identity before their marriage?

Emily Cross discovers her daughter-in-law Silas in a compromising situation, leading to a heated confrontation. Silas falsely accuses Emily of causing her miscarriage, sparking a dramatic legal battle where Emily pleads for justice. Meanwhile, Marcus rushes to the county court upon hearing of Emily's predicament.Will Marcus arrive in time to save Emily from the false accusations?

Emily Cross is falsely accused of harming her grandchild and cheating, leading to a dramatic confrontation where she pleads her innocence in front of her son and in-laws, unveiling deep-seated family conflicts and past grudges.Will Emily's desperate plea for innocence be heard, or will the cruel in-laws succeed in their vendetta against her?

Emily Cross and her allies face off against the powerful Thorn family in court, revealing shocking truths about an affair and miscarriage that challenge the family's authority and expose their corruption.Will the Emperor's unexpected appearance turn the tide in Emily's favor?

Emily Cross encounters the disguised Crown Prince, Marcus, who reveals his true identity with a royal token, leading to the downfall of the corrupt county magistrate. Amidst the chaos, Emily's past connection with the Emperor is hinted at, and Marcus vows to protect her from further suffering, though his true motives remain unclear.What dark secrets from Emily's past will unravel as Marcus's true intentions come to light?

Emily discovers that Mr. Graves, a dock worker's childhood friend, is now a head eunuch who still helps him out. Despite being mistreated by her son, Emily is encouraged to take charge of her own life. The scene shifts to a lavish proposal on the street, with Owen Whitmore delivering extravagant gifts on behalf of his master, seeking to marry Emily, which leaves her shocked and questioning the identity of the suitor.Will Emily accept the mysterious nobleman's proposal?

Emily Cross, a humble tea shop owner, receives a marriage proposal from Marcus, who brings lavish gifts from Helena Graves. Despite her initial reluctance to accept such expensive presents, Marcus reassures her they are his rightful rewards for his services. The town celebrates Emily's newfound happiness, but the joyous occasion is abruptly interrupted by an unknown figure, leaving the wedding in chaos.Who is the mysterious figure that disrupted Emily's wedding, and what are their intentions?

Emily Cross confronts her son Nathan and the Thorn family, revealing their cruel actions against her and her loved ones. Leonard seeks revenge for his parents, but Owen intervenes, hinting at a higher authority connected to the imperial white jade vase.Will Leonard heed Owen's warning, or will his thirst for revenge lead to unforeseen consequences?

Emily Cross is accused of stealing palace items for a commoner's wedding feast, leading to a dramatic confrontation where the true identities of her son and the Crown Prince are revealed, uncovering a long-hidden royal connection.Will Emily's past with the Emperor finally come to light, and how will the Crown Prince react to these shocking revelations?

Emily Cross, the humble tea shop owner, is shocked to discover that the Crown Prince bears an uncanny resemblance to her son Nathan, who abandoned her to marry into a powerful family. When the Prince intervenes to stop Emily from being punished by her cruel in-laws, the tension escalates as hidden connections and past secrets begin to surface.What is the mysterious connection between the Crown Prince and Emily's past that will unravel next?

At a wedding banquet, the disguised Crown Prince reveals the true intentions of two noblemen who disrespect royal rites by wearing forbidden attire, leading to a shocking imperial decree that elevates Emily's status.Will Emily's newfound title protect her from the schemes of her in-laws?

The Crown Prince confronts the Thorn family for their abuse of power and corruption, leading to their dismissal and punishment, while revealing the involvement of General Donovan in their misdeeds.Will General Donovan face the consequences of his actions in the next episode?

Emily's son begs for forgiveness after abandoning her for a powerful family, but she coldly rejects his selfish pleas. Meanwhile, a mysterious decree from His Majesty raises questions about Emily's past and her unexpected royal connection.What secret ties Emily to the Emperor, and why has she been granted a royal title?