Princess Consort Whitmore is accused of issuing private debt bonds that undermine the imperial treasury and deceive the common people, leading to a tense confrontation with the eunuch and guards.Will Princess Consort Whitmore be able to prove her innocence and reveal the truth behind the debt bonds?

Clara confronts the Highness over the unauthorized use of Prince Edward's seal for tax reforms and relief funds, leading to a heated argument about political interference and hierarchy.Will Clara's defiance against the Highness lead to severe consequences?

Clara, pretending to be pregnant with Prince Edward's child to escape burial, faces a life-threatening confrontation with Vivian Kingsley, who oversees the Six Palaces and threatens to kill her despite her claims of the prince's protection.Will Prince Edward intervene in time to save Clara from Vivian's deadly threats?

Clara faces violent retribution from Vivian Kingsley, who orders guards to beat her mercilessly, targeting her fake pregnancy in a cruel attempt to punish her defiance.Will Clara survive Vivian's brutal punishment and escape her tormentors?

Clara faces danger when Consort Kingsley confronts her for investigating relief loans, but Prince Edward fiercely defends her, revealing deep political tensions.Will Clara's defiance against the harem's interference in governance lead to a deadly confrontation?

Prince Edward fiercely defends the princess consort against the elders' threats, showcasing his formidable power with the border troops and challenging the authority of the court.Will Prince Edward's bold defiance lead to a full-blown rebellion in the palace?

Princess Consort Clara, after faking pregnancy to escape burial, is now under the care of Prince Edward, who is revealed to be alive. The royal physician assures the prince of her and the 'baby's' well-being, advising rest and moderate activity. The prince, overly protective, insists she stays in the manor, but Clara argues for some freedom, citing the benefits of moderate exercise for the 'baby'. The physician supports her, also cautioning against sexual activity for the coming months, to which the prince agrees.Will Clara's fake pregnancy be discovered as she navigates her constrained freedom under Prince Edward's watchful eye?

Clara and Prince Edward celebrate their successful fundraising efforts to aid the drought-stricken south, with Edward vowing to protect Clara at all costs.Will their efforts be enough to save the suffering people in the south?

Prince Edward credits Princess Consort Clara for the successful debt financing strategy that resolved the state's financial crisis, leading the king to summon her for a reward.What grand reward will the king bestow upon Clara for her brilliant strategy?

Clara is summoned by the Emperor, who praises her for the successful Relief Bond Strategy but hints at the treasury's depletion when discussing her reward.Will Clara's cleverness in handling the Emperor's praise and the treasury's situation lead to unexpected consequences?

Clara receives extravagant gifts and titles from the Emperor, including a royal violet carriage, fertile land, and the title of Lady Wisdom, all contingent on her bearing the heir, but she has another request that hints at her true intentions.What is Clara's hidden petition, and how will it affect her precarious position in the palace?

Prince Edward and Clara reveal the Imperial Consort's obstruction of southern relief efforts, including her violent actions and disrespect towards the Emperor, leading to her summoning for judgment.Will the Imperial Consort face the consequences for her crimes against the empire?

Vivian Kingsley is abruptly summoned by the Majesty and accused of grave crimes including mobilizing imperial guards without permission, destroying disaster relief bonds, and attempting to murder the heir. Despite her attempts to justify her actions as protective measures for the empire, the Majesty sees through her deceit and demands accountability.Will Vivian Kingsley face the consequences of her treacherous actions or will she find a way to escape justice?

Edward and the princess consort expose the noble consort's secret deployment of imperial guards and sabotage of disaster relief supplies, leading to her demotion and a stern warning from the emperor, which she vows to avenge.How will the demoted noble consort seek her revenge against Edward and the princess consort?

Clara enjoys her newfound wealth and rewards after outmaneuvering Vivian Kingsley, but her carefree celebration is cut short when someone questions her fake pregnancy, hinting at potential danger.Will Clara's fake pregnancy be exposed, putting her newfound freedom at risk?

Miss Sinclair discovers that Clara may be faking her pregnancy, seeing it as a golden opportunity to expose her, while interrogating Lily, Clara's maid, about the suspicious appearance of Clara's belly.Will Miss Sinclair's investigation uncover Clara's secret and put her in danger?

Lily is pressured by Miss Sinclair to reveal information about Princess Consort Clara's suspected fake pregnancy, leading to the discovery that Clara may have lost her virginity before marriage, which could have severe consequences for her.Will Clara's secret be exposed and what will happen to her if it is?

Veronica Sinclair unexpectedly returns to the Manor, defying the Prince's orders, and suspiciously comments on Clara's smaller-than-expected pregnancy belly, hinting that she might be onto Clara's fake pregnancy secret.Will Veronica expose Clara's deception to the Prince?

Clara's fake pregnancy scheme continues to protect her, while Veronica, demoted and humiliated, vows revenge against Clara and Edward.Will Veronica's revenge plan succeed in bringing down Clara and Edward?

Clara's fake pregnancy is under scrutiny as rumors spread about her involvement in an affair and tainting the royal bloodline, leading to a tense confrontation with the Queen.Will Clara's deception be exposed, or will she find a way to outmaneuver her accusers?