While Prince Hector was unconscious, Ruby Linton took matters into her own hands, torturing and killing Norval, ransoming envoys, and embezzling disaster relief funds—all in the name of the prince, escalating tensions and endangering the realm.Can Prince Hector stop Ruby before her actions spark a war?

Ruby Linton manipulates a weakened Prince Hector into unofficially granting her the role of Crown Princess, using the opportunity to assert her authority by brutally punishing a eunuch who delivered a fake imperial edict against the prince.Will Ruby's ruthless actions finally push Hector to confront her dangerous ambitions?

Ruby Linton boldly declares her takeover of Crown Prince Hector's duties, sparking outrage and resistance among the palace staff, highlighting the escalating tension and power struggle within the royal court.Will the palace staff revolt against Ruby's sudden rise to power?

Crown Prince Hector Hill dismisses his current staff, claiming he has replacements lined up. Ruby Linton introduces a group of women, likely former prostitutes, to work at the Northern Estate, but they are met with hostility from a guard who insults them.Will the new arrivals be able to prove their worth and earn their place in the Crown Prince's service?

A group of brothel girls, claiming to be invited by the Crown Princess, attempt to force their way into the palace. When questioned by the guards, they become aggressive, leading to a physical confrontation. The guards, suspicious of their claims, push back, escalating the conflict until the Crown Princess intervenes.What will the Crown Princess do when she discovers the brothel girls' deception?

Ruby, now the Crown Princess, exerts her newfound power by appointing her former sisters from Moonshade Pavilion to official positions, causing tension and concern among the court about the future of the realm.Will Ruby's reckless decisions lead the kingdom into chaos, or can someone stop her before it's too late?

Ruby, now believing herself to be the Crown Princess, offers extravagant salaries to her friends to join her service, showcasing her delusion of grandeur and the growing disconnect between her perception and reality.Will Ruby's friends realize the danger of her delusions before it's too late?

A shocking report reveals that Norval has allied with other realms and surrounded Valeria's borders, threatening an imminent attack. With the Crown Prince incapacitated, Ruby Linton seizes the opportunity to assert her authority, despite doubts from Mr. Crane. The realm stands on the brink of disaster as Ruby takes charge, but her inexperience could spell doom for Valeria.Can Ruby handle the crisis, or will her ambition lead to the realm's downfall?

Crown Prince Hector Hill faces a dire political crisis as Norval and their allies threaten the realm's borders, while his advisors prove useless and self-serving. Lola, the only capable advisor left, suggests negotiating peace by offering land, presenting a potential solution to the looming war.Will Hector accept Lola's risky peace proposal or risk everything in war?

Enuch Cedric is exiled and injured, leading the king to suspect Prince Hector of rebellion. Meanwhile, Ruby and her accomplices devise a risky plan to sell land to neighboring realms for profit under the guise of peace talks, potentially jeopardizing the kingdom's stability.Will their reckless land sale scheme plunge the realm into further chaos?

Ruby Linton, convinced of her destined role as princess, takes charge and decides to sell land and cities against the Crown Prince's interests, creating a conflict that could have severe repercussions for the realm.Will the Crown Prince be able to stop Ruby's reckless decisions before it's too late?

Ruby Linton, falsely claiming to be the Crown Princess in the Crown Prince's absence, confronts General Lucien of Norval, who accuses her of capturing their Khan to force a retreat, escalating tensions between the two sides.Will Ruby's deception lead to an all-out war, or can the truth be revealed in time?

General Lucien and Ruby discuss the possibility of a ceasefire, with Ruby offering all the borderlands to avoid war while their Khan is missing.Will the unexpected offer of all borderlands lead to peace or reveal a deeper deception?

During tense negotiations over the northern border of Valeria, a demand for a hefty payment of 2.8 million taels for thirty cities sparks a heated confrontation, revealing deep-seated greed and tension between the parties involved.Will the opposing party agree to the exorbitant demand, or will this spark a conflict that could lead to war?

Crown Prince Hector Hill engages in tense negotiations with General Lucien, offering lands and money in exchange for troop withdrawals, but delays signing the contract, hinting at deeper strategic plans.What is Prince Hector truly planning, and will his gambit prevent war or ignite it further?

Crown Prince Hector Hill negotiates a land deal with envoys from other realms, exchanging territory for promises of troop withdrawal, highlighting the precarious political alliances.Will the envoys honor their promise to withdraw troops, or will this deal lead to further conflict?

Ruby Linton sells the northern borderlands of Valeria for a massive profit, aiming to impress Crown Prince Hector Hill, but her reckless actions may have unforeseen consequences.Will Ruby's gamble bring her closer to Hector or trigger a royal disaster?

Crown Prince Hector Hill is found in his palace without any guards, negotiating a deal where he pays three million taels and withdraws troops, raising questions about his priorities and the kingdom's security.Will Hector's risky deal bring peace or plunge the realm into chaos?

Prince Hector Hill unexpectedly raises the price of lands during negotiations, causing tension with General Lucien and other envoys, hinting at deeper political strategies at play.Will Prince Hector's bold move secure his realm's future or spark a deadly conflict?

The general hesitates to go to war with Valeria due to lack of unity and uncertain victory, but is pressured into agreeing by an offer of additional funds, only to be interrupted at the last moment.Who stopped the general from stamping the agreement and what are their motives?