Clara is tasked with creating a piece of porcelain in an impossibly short time to meet the royal gift presentation deadline, risking her reputation and possibly her safety.Will Clara manage to complete the porcelain in time to avoid royal wrath?

At the royal birthday celebration, the nobility presents gifts to the king, with one offering the legendary mermaid pearl necklace, which is revealed to be the fabled 'mermaid's tears' from ancient texts, sparking awe and anticipation for the queen's even more impressive gift.What extraordinary gift does the queen have in store that surpasses the legendary mermaid's tears?

On the Emperor's birthday, Empress Beatrice is put on the spot when she fails to present a prepared gift, leading to suspicions about her loyalty and care for His Majesty.Will Beatrice manage to salvage the situation and prove her devotion to the Emperor?

Clara, the Empress, faces severe accusations of disrespect towards the King, leading to a dramatic moment where the King decides to strip her of her title, but the decree is abruptly interrupted.Who interrupts the King's decree and what will be the fate of Empress Beatrice?

Clara, misunderstood by the King, presents a supposedly flawed vase as a heartfelt gift, claiming it must be unveiled at a specific time for luck, sparking tension and suspicion.Will the King discover Clara's ruse before the 'lucky' time arrives?

Clara faces a crisis when her gift to the Emperor is suspected to be inauspicious, leading to a tense confrontation with Consort Vivian who insists on uncovering the truth, risking dire consequences.Will Clara's secret be exposed, and what will be the Emperor's reaction?

Clara impresses everyone with a flawless piece of blue and white porcelain, revealing her deep knowledge and dedication to crafting it, despite initial skepticism about its origins.Will Clara's secret method for creating such exquisite porcelain bring her more admiration or unforeseen trouble?

Consort Vivian accidentally unveils a sacred porcelain vessel meant for the Emperor, which requires the sun's energy at noon to reveal auspicious patterns, leading to her punishment of confinement and copying women's rules a hundred times.Will Consort Vivian find a way to redeem herself after this grave mistake?

Clara outsmarts Vivian by replacing a smashed jade vase with a blue and white one, causing Vivian to lose face and be grounded, while Clara's cleverness earns admiration.Will Vivian's revenge be as cunning as Clara's trick?

Clara reveals her unexpected porcelain-making skills to prepare for her father's birthday party, while keeping the true source of her knowledge a secret.Will Clara's secret porcelain-making skills be exposed?

Clara and Prince Edward reconcile their past misunderstandings, solidifying their bond, while Edward is tasked by the King to raise funds for the flood victims in Southland, showcasing his commitment to his royal duties.Will Prince Edward succeed in raising the necessary funds for Southland's flood victims, and how will Clara support him in this crucial mission?

Prince Edward plans to raise funds for the Southland disaster by taking a significant portion from business and salt taxes, directly threatening Clara's family interests and reigniting their conflict.Will Clara's countermove against Prince Edward escalate their already tense relationship?

Prince Edward's efforts to organize disaster relief for Southland are undermined by political sabotage, as another high-ranking official, possibly a rival, threatens and bribes ministers to obstruct Edward's plans, setting the stage for a power struggle.Will Prince Edward find a way to overcome the political obstacles and save the people of Southland?

The kingdom faces a severe financial crisis due to a drought in the north and incomplete tax collection. Officials debate slashing taxes by 30%, fearing it will leave no funds for salaries, while also recalling last year's revolt in Lanfield due to tax hikes. The urgent need for funds to repair the riverbank and the imperial tomb complicates matters, with concerns that altering the salt tax could provoke salt merchants. Despite the dire situation, the government has less than 200,000 taels and is unable to provide disaster relief, leading to a heated argument and the Prince's angry dismissal of his ministers.Will the kingdom find a solution to its financial woes before it's too late?

Prince Edward faces a severe drought in Southland with an empty national treasury, struggling to raise relief funds while ministers evade responsibility, and considers issuing national bonds to merchants and folks without burdening them directly.Will Prince Edward's plan to issue national bonds solve the crisis or spark unrest among the people?

Clara introduces modern financing methods like national bonds to the ancient court, astonishing everyone with her innovative ideas and leaving them wondering about the source of her knowledge.Will Clara's financial strategies save the kingdom or lead to unforeseen consequences?

Clara and the Prince discuss a financial strategy involving a relief bond to address the Southland disaster, hinting at underlying political maneuvers.Will Clara's financial ingenuity outwit the court's hidden agendas?

The government introduces a relief bond scheme, promising a 5% annual interest and additional benefits for larger investments, but raises concerns about repayment.Will the people trust the government's bond scheme and invest, or will skepticism prevail?

Princess Clara ingeniously issues relief bonds with attractive returns and tax breaks, causing a frenzy among merchants, while Empress Beatrice sees this as an opportunity to act against her.Will Empress Beatrice succeed in her plan to stop Clara's financial scheme?

Clara, still pretending to be pregnant, is advised by Lord Edward to rest as he leaves to inspect the newly arrived disaster relief grain convoy. However, tensions rise when officials, under the Noble Consort's orders, interrupt the relief efforts to investigate the Relief Loan case, threatening the aid meant for the people.Will Clara and Edward be able to protect the relief grain from the Noble Consort's interference?