Seb confronts his father about hiding the truth from Emily regarding her father's wrongful exile, leading to a family reunion and the restoration of the Cross family's honor.Will Emily return to the palace now that her family's name has been cleared?

The Emperor declares Inspector Julian Cross was wrongfully accused and exiled, leading to the Cross family's name being cleared and their impending reunion, while Emily prepares to give thanks for this unexpected turn of events.Will the Cross family's reunion bring new challenges or unearth more hidden truths?

Emily Cross's father returns to the capital after years of hardship, only to be showered with gifts, a prestigious position, and a luxurious house from the Emperor—all thanks to a mysterious 'good daughter'.Who is the 'good daughter' behind Mr. Cross's sudden fortune, and how does she connect to the Emperor?

Lillian's parents speculate about the Emperor's past interest in her, sparking hopes for her potential rise to empress, while Emily Cross, a figure from the past, is dismissed and demeaned when she seeks help.Will Lillian's family ambitions overshadow the truth behind Emily's connection to the Emperor?

Emily Cross returns to her family, only to be met with disdain and rejection from her parents, who blame her for their exile and are ashamed of her presence, especially as her sister Lillian is set to become the emperor's woman.Will Emily's return disrupt Lillian's rise to power?

Emily is tormented by her cruel in-laws who force her to drink hot porridge while mocking her situation, highlighting the harsh treatment she endures after her son's abandonment.Will Emily find the strength to stand up against her tormentors?

Seb defends his mother Emily against insulting remarks from her cruel in-laws, revealing his identity as her son and standing up to their threats, as tensions escalate.Will Seb and Emily overcome the in-laws' threats and reclaim their dignity?

A heated argument between Seb and his father escalates into physical violence when Seb slaps his sister, leading to the guards being called to seize him. His mother pleads for his release, but the father demands Seb kneel and apologize first.Will Seb's mother succeed in saving her son from his father's wrath?

Emily Cross's son is violently confronted by her cruel in-laws, leading her to beg for mercy and even offer to kneel and apologize to save him, revealing the depths of her love and desperation.Will Emily's sacrifice be enough to protect her son from further harm?

The Emperor prepares for the return of the Empress while a brutal confrontation unfolds between a defiant son and his tormentors, leading to a dramatic intervention as the Emperor arrives.Will the Emperor's arrival change the fate of those caught in the violent confrontation?

The Emperor issues a decree naming Emily Cross as the new Empress, shocking everyone—especially her cruel sister Lillian and their father, who had expected the honor to go to Lillian instead.Will Emily accept her unexpected rise to power, or will Lillian's fury turn into a dangerous plot against her?

The Emperor reveals his true identity to Emily, shocking her as she realizes the man she thought was a simple laborer is actually the ruler of Zahlis, while her cruel in-laws face his wrath for mistreating her.What will Emily do now that she knows Marcus is the Emperor?

Marcus reveals his true identity as the Emperor to Emily, shocking her and those around them. The cruel in-laws who tormented Emily are terrified as they realize they have offended the Empress and the Prince.How will Emily react to Marcus's revelation and what consequences await the in-laws?

The Emperor confronts Emily's cruel in-laws and punishes them severely, revealing his deep care for Emily and his long-hidden love for her, culminating in a proposal to rule the nation together.Will Emily accept the Emperor's proposal and join him in ruling the nation?

Emily expresses her longing for her old life and stove, despite the comforts of the palace, leading to a heartfelt conversation with Marcus where they reaffirm their equal bond.Will Emily's nostalgia for her past life influence her future in the palace?

Emily, now the Empress, reunites with Daisy and Marcus, reaffirming their unchanged bond despite her new status, and offers to cook for them as a gesture of their enduring friendship. Meanwhile, her son returns, expressing regret for his past actions.Will Emily forgive her son and what consequences will his return bring to her new life as the Empress?

Emily Cross confronts her ungrateful son Nathan, who has gambled away his fortune and now seeks her help only because he has discovered she is the Empress. Emily disowns him, refusing to give him any money, and orders him to be thrown out. Meanwhile, Marcus reveals that the Emperor has been poisoned by the Crimson Silkworm Curse, which can only be cured with his own flesh and blood.Will Emily Cross find a way to save the Emperor from the deadly Crimson Silkworm Curse?

The Emperor reveals his deep love and regret for Marcus, admitting he would rather have been the one poisoned, uncovering a heart-wrenching sacrifice and the fatal consequences of the untreatable poison.Will the Emperor find a way to survive, or will his love story end in tragedy?

The Emperor, on his deathbed, confesses to his son Sebastian the weight of royal responsibility and his deep regret for leaving his beloved Emily, hinting at a fateful encounter twenty years ago.What secret did the Emperor hide about Emily, and how will it reshape Sebastian's future?

Emily Cross confronts the Emperor with the shocking truth that their one-night encounter twenty years ago resulted in the birth of their son, Sebastian. A blood test confirms Sebastian's royal lineage, unraveling years of deception and suffering, and setting the stage for Emily to reclaim her rightful place.Will the Emperor truly make amends for the past and acknowledge Emily and Sebastian publicly?