A Throne Built With Her Life

Princess Edith recounts the harrowing childhood she and her brother Lionel endured under their tyrannical father, including a brutal punishment scene that highlights the king's madness and cruelty.Will Edith and Lionel find a way to escape their father's tyranny?

Prince Lionel, now king, faces court pressure to send his sister Princess Edith away, but his violent reaction to the suggestion reveals his growing tyranny and the deep bond—or perhaps unhealthy dependence—between the siblings.Will Edith's retreat to the Buddha Hall calm Lionel's rage, or will the court's scheming drive the siblings further apart?

Lionel seeks Edith's presence at Empress Lydia's coronation, revealing tensions between loyalty and jealousy. As Edith prepares a symbolic gift, Consort Lydia's paranoia grows, plotting against a mysterious figure who enjoys Lionel's favor, threatening to escalate the court's hidden conflicts.Who is the mysterious woman drawing Lionel's attention, and how will Lydia's ruthless ambitions unravel?

Consort Lydia, who is about to become Empress, bullies a crippled woman in the palace, believing her to be insignificant and powerless. However, the crippled woman reveals herself to be the Eldest Princess, shocking everyone and asserting her authority.Will the Eldest Princess reclaim her rightful place in the palace?

A crippled woman claims to be the Eldest Princess, facing ridicule and threats from those who doubt her identity, until she reveals a pendant that could prove her royal lineage.Will the pendant be enough to convince her doubters of her true identity?

In a shocking turn of events, Princess Edith is falsely accused of infidelity by Lionel's jealous consorts, leading to her brutal punishment. Meanwhile, Lionel, unaware of the betrayal, eagerly awaits her presence at the Empress's coronation, showcasing the deep rift between their once unbreakable bond.Will Lionel discover the truth about Edith's suffering before it's too late?

Consort Lydia cruelly humiliates and tortures an unnamed woman, calling her a 'lowly whore' and forcing her to crawl on the ground like a worm. She gags the woman to silence her curses and mocks her suffering. Meanwhile, Lydia and her allies search for more evidence to condemn the woman, including a doll identical to one in Harmony Hall, hinting at a deeper conspiracy. The episode ends with Lydia rushing to meet her sister, threatening violence if delayed.Will the tortured woman escape Lydia's clutches, or will the discovery of the doll lead to even greater suffering?

A jealous consort discovers the Emperor's most treasured doll, a gift from his late mother and sister, and plots to destroy it to frame the Emperor's secret mistress, leading to a confrontation before the coronation ceremony.Will the Emperor uncover the plot before it's too late?

Consort Lydia falsely accuses Princess Edith of defiling the Inner Palace, leading to a shocking confrontation where Lionel nearly executes his own sister before recognizing her.Will Lionel realize the truth before it's too late?

Prince Lionel, manipulated by his consorts, condemns a woman to death for impersonating Princess Edith, only to later reveal a deeper betrayal as he orders the execution of four individuals, showcasing his descent into tyranny.Will Lionel discover the truth about the impersonation before it's too late?

Consorts Viola and Rowena intrude into the sacred Buddha Hall, accusing Princess Edith of improper behavior, leading to a tense confrontation with Prince Lionel who ultimately spares them but warns against further transgressions.Will the consorts' scheming against Princess Edith escalate after this confrontation?

Prince Lionel discovers a doll belonging to his sister Princess Edith, leading to the shocking realization that his consorts have executed Edith under false pretenses, sparking his fury and grief.Will Lionel seek vengeance for his sister's wrongful death?

Prince Lionel is devastated when his sister, Princess Edith, mysteriously disappears after expressing her disapproval of his violent actions. Determined to find her, he threatens to cancel his coronation and orders a city-wide search, refusing to believe she would leave him willingly.Will Lionel find Edith before it's too late, or has she truly abandoned him for good?

Princess Edith is mistaken for an imposter and nearly killed by Lionel's guards until she reveals her royal token, proving her identity. The guards, realizing their grave mistake, beg for forgiveness. Edith learns of Consort Lydia's malicious schemes and vows to prevent her from becoming Empress, setting the stage for a confrontation.Will Edith be able to expose Consort Lydia's treachery before it's too late?

A disgraced consort is mistaken for the missing Eldest Princess Lydia, leading to a brutal confrontation where her true identity is dismissed, and she is subjected to cruel punishment under the orders of the Emperor.Will the real Princess Lydia intervene before it's too late?

Prince Lionel, consumed by guilt for killing his sister Edith, desperately searches for her, unaware she might still be alive, while his ruthless methods to uncover her whereabouts reveal his descent into tyranny.Will Lionel discover Edith's survival before it's too late to redeem himself?

Princess Lydia presents her brother with a disfigured captive, who is revealed to be a woman from the palace, leading to a brutal torture session under the orders of His Majesty, showcasing the dark turn of their rule.Will the captive survive the ruthless torture, and what repercussions will this have for the royal family?

Prince Lionel is frantically searching for Princess Edith, showing extreme measures to find her, while a royal consort is being mistreated and reveals a shocking plea for the Princess's safety, leading to a tense confrontation.Will Lionel uncover the truth about Edith's fate before it's too late?

Prince Lionel is enraged upon discovering his sister, Princess Edith, has been harmed and immediately seeks revenge, while Edith, in a desperate situation, tries to assert her identity to save herself.Will Prince Lionel arrive in time to save Princess Edith from her captors?

Prince Lionel, in a moment of realization, discovers that the woman his consorts have tortured and killed is actually his beloved sister Edith, leading to a heart-wrenching scene of regret and despair.Will Lionel seek vengeance against those who manipulated him into killing his own sister?