Nina's mother and cousin hatch a sinister plan to prevent her from attending the Eternal Banquet by poisoning her soup, aiming to disgrace her in front of the Empress Dowager.Will Nina discover the poison in time to thwart their scheme?

Nina knowingly drinks a drugged soup, realizing her mother's continued desire for her death, mirroring past betrayal. Determined to outmaneuver her family, she plans to reach the palace before them, despite being left without a carriage.Will Nina succeed in arriving at the palace first and thwart her family's plans?

Nina, despite being drugged by her mother to prevent her from attending the Grand Princess' Eternal Banquet, seeks help from the Regent, who swiftly intervenes to ensure her presence, showcasing his unexpected support for her.Will Nina's appearance at the banquet finally expose her family's treachery to the court?

Nina arrives late to the banquet with the Regent, sparking curiosity and subtle tensions as her mother and cousin question their unexpected meeting and the cloak Nina wears, leading to a revealing moment with the Grand Princess.What secrets will Nina's cloak reveal about her past and her mother's intentions?

Nina's mother and cousin attempt to deceive the Empress Dowager by blaming Nina's absence on gluttony and presenting Celia as a more worthy replacement, but their scheme is exposed when Nina herself appears.Will Nina's unexpected appearance turn the tables against her deceitful family?

Nina confronts her mother and cousin about their scheme to replace her, exposing their lies and asserting her presence and innocence in front of the Empress Dowager.Will Nina's bold confrontation lead to her reclaiming her rightful place?

Nina exposes her mother and cousin's theft of the Empress Dowager's gift, the Shimmering Jade Silk, leading to their public humiliation and punishment orchestrated by the Regent.Will Nina's calculated risk at the palace banquet further unravel her family's schemes?

Nina Lane returns to confront her mother and cousin about stealing her place and the Shimmering Jade Silk, leading to a heated argument in front of the Empress Dowager.Will Nina succeed in exposing her family's schemes and reclaim what's rightfully hers?

At the Eternal Banquet, Nina's mother, Ms. Rachel, steals the Shimmering Jade Silk gifted to Nina by the Empress Dowager to make a dress for Celia, infuriating the Empress Dowager. Nina reveals that her mother has been mistreating her by providing ill-fitting clothes, stored away while Nina secretly buys her own. The truth begins to unravel as Lord Sam investigates the hidden clothes.Will Lord Sam uncover the full extent of Ms. Rachel's deception and side with Nina?

Nina returns home to find herself neglected, wearing ill-fitting clothes from three years ago, while her cousin flaunts luxurious attire. The tension escalates when Nina confronts her father about his priorities, leading to a heated family argument and threats of divorce.Will Nina's father finally stand up for her, or will the family's neglect push her to take drastic action?

Lord Sam threatens to divorce his wife after discovering her mistreatment of Nina, giving her three days to prove her change or face consequences.Will Nina's mother truly change her ways within the given time?

Nina, upon receiving luxurious gifts from her mother, decides to pawn them for money instead of keeping them, revealing her disdain for superficial gestures. She openly declares her desire for her mother and cousin to leave the Lane Mansion permanently. Meanwhile, her cousin suspects Nina has changed drastically since her return, even suggesting she might be possessed. Nina's mother remains confident in her control, hinting at a plan involving Nina's engagement to the York family, aiming to marry her off after the New Year.Will Nina's mother's plan to marry her off succeed, or will Nina outmaneuver her once again?

Nina boldly asks the Regent when he plans to marry her, revealing their previous agreement and pushing for a quicker timeline despite his initial reluctance.Will the Regent honor his promise to marry Nina within the fifteen-day deadline?

Nina returns to find her family has arranged a marriage between her cousin Celia and Zack York, breaking their previous engagement to her. Tensions rise as Nina confronts her aunt and mother, revealing deep-seated family conflicts and power struggles.Will Nina succeed in reclaiming her rightful place and exposing her family's betrayal?

Nina confronts her mother and Mrs. York about the unfair engagement swap, revealing deep-seated family tensions and her mother's favoritism towards her cousin.Will Nina's defiance lead to her reclaiming her rightful place in the family?

Nina receives lavish gifts from the prince, hinting at an upcoming formal proposal, while tensions escalate with her mother and cousin Celia over past conflicts and accusations.Will Nina's confrontation with her family jeopardize the prince's proposal and her plans for revenge?

Nina confronts her brother Steve and General Zack, boldly standing up against their threats and humiliation, ultimately taking control by calling off her own engagement and hinting at a potential new alliance granted by the Empress Dowager.Will the Empress Dowager truly grant Nina a new marriage, and what will be the consequences for those who underestimated her?

Nina confronts her detractors with the truth about her engagement to Henry Windsor, revealing her connection to the Empress Dowager and asserting her newfound power.Will Nina's revelation about her engagement to Henry Windsor shift the balance of power in her favor?

Nina Lane boldly claims that the Empress Dowager is arranging her marriage to the powerful Henry Windsor, defying her family's disbelief and threats, ready to face the consequences of her words.Will Nina's daring declaration reach Henry Windsor, and what will be his response?

Nina is falsely accused and threatened by her father and cousin, revealing deep family conflicts and the involvement of the Cavalry General. The situation escalates when Nina's grandmother intervenes, leading to a tense standoff involving the royal family's potential intervention.Will Nina's grandmother succeed in protecting her, or will the royal family's involvement complicate matters further?