Lyra Hale is forced to eat food offered by the Noble Consort, who seems to have sinister intentions, especially when the Emperor unexpectedly arrives.Will the Emperor uncover the Noble Consort's dark intentions towards Lyra?

In the imperial court, tensions rise as accusations fly between Lyra Hale and a maid, revealing underlying power struggles and personal conflicts, including Prince Rowan's intervention and questioning of Lyra's true feelings and alliances.Will Lyra's loyalty to the Emperor withstand Prince Rowan's suspicions and the court's growing unrest?

Lyra Hale confronts the Emperor about their past encounter, revealing her true feelings and the deception involving Noble Lady May, while tensions rise as the Emperor's health falters and a key suspect in the sedative incense incident is identified.Will Lyra's confession to the Emperor lead to her downfall or a deeper connection between them?

Noble Lady May's schemes against Liora backfire as His Majesty discovers her infidelity and orders her arrest, only for her to reveal she is carrying his child, complicating matters.Will Noble Lady May's pregnancy save her from the Imperial Punishment Department?

Noble Lady May claims to be pregnant with the Emperor's child, but the Emperor denies ever touching her, leading to a shocking revelation about her affair with a eunuch and the true paternity of the unborn heir.Will the Emperor uncover the truth behind Noble Lady May's deceit, or will her lies plunge the court into deeper chaos?

Lyra Hale's deception begins to unravel when a tattoo master reveals that Noble Lady May's distinctive iris tattoo is freshly inked and easily removable, exposing her as an imposter and raising questions about the true identity of the maid from that fateful night.Who is the real Noble Lady May and what secrets does she hold?

Lyra Hale's past begins to unravel as the Emperor discovers May Lin's true identity and her connection to Lyra. Meanwhile, tensions rise as the Emperor's health deteriorates, and political maneuvers within the palace hint at deeper conspiracies.Will Lyra's hidden past finally be exposed, or will she manage to keep her secrets safe?

Lyra Hale confronts her cousin Alden, revealing his dark past as the one who destroyed their clan, leading to a tense and dangerous confrontation at the palace. Alden's true intentions are exposed when Lyra discovers his involvement in May Lin's tattoo and a potential poisoning attempt, culminating in a dramatic standoff.Will Lyra's plan to expose Alden succeed, or will his schemes plunge the palace into deeper chaos?

Lyra Hale confronts Alden Ward, revealing deep-seated betrayal and pain, culminating in a dramatic outburst of vengeance.Will Lyra's quest for vengeance consume her or will she uncover a deeper truth?

Alden Ward faces an assassination attempt by someone resentful of his power, revealing deep-seated hatred and past wounds tied to the destruction of a clan.Will the truth about Alden's past actions come to light and shake the court?

The Empress Dowager reveals a dark secret from the past—she swapped her son with the late Empress's child to protect him from a cursed fate, unknowingly altering the course of the empire. Meanwhile, palace intrigue deepens as Agnes and Enna are sent to deliver a cruel punishment to Liora, the palace maid who has caught the Emperor's attention.Will the Emperor discover the truth about his lineage, and how will Liora survive the deadly scheme against her?

Lyra Hale faces a deadly ultimatum when the Empress Dowager's faction forces her to drink a toxic infertility brew, threatening her life and revealing the ruthless power struggles within the imperial court.Will Lyra survive the poisoning and uncover the truth behind the Empress Dowager's schemes?

Under Empress Dowager Ada's orders, attendants bring 'nourishing soup' to Liora, but suspicions arise when they insist she drink it. The situation escalates when a maid, Agnes, is punished for insolence, revealing the dangerous power plays within the imperial court.Will Liora uncover the truth behind the Empress Dowager's mysterious soup?

The Emperor falls ill after standing up for someone, and Liora is left to care for him while grappling with her conflicting emotions and a hidden agenda.Will Liora choose vengeance or compassion when faced with the vulnerable Emperor?

Lyra discovers a jade pendant identical to her mother's, sparking questions about its origin and connection to her past, while the Emperor awakens to a busy schedule of royal duties.What secrets does the jade pendant hold about Lyra's erased past?

The Emperor's absence from court for three days raises concerns about his health, while a seemingly ordinary maid, Liora, displays an uncanny ability to communicate with a horse during a critical moment, sparking suspicions of witchcraft.What secrets is Liora hiding, and how will they impact the Emperor's court?

The Empress Dowager reveals concerns about the Emperor's health, urging the conception of an heir to stabilize the kingdom, while unsettling truths about the Emperor's past actions in Dornak and the mysterious disappearance of a princess come to light.Will the truth about the Dornak massacre and the missing princess unravel the Emperor's carefully constructed facade?

Lyra discovers a shocking betrayal as she learns that her own brother orchestrated the poisoning of the royal family to claim the throne, revealing his true identity and motives.Will Lyra be able to stop her brother's deadly plan before it's too late?

Lyra's past catches up to her as Caius Hale, the man who destroyed her clan, resurfaces and takes her hostage. The Emperor, Alden Ward, risks his life to save her, revealing deep personal stakes and an unexpected willingness to sacrifice himself for Lyra. Caius's ruthless ambition to seize the throne and his hatred for Alden lead to a violent confrontation, with Lyra caught in the middle.Will Alden's desperate gamble to save Lyra succeed, or will Caius's vengeance consume them both?

Alden Ward confronts his past betrayal as his sibling delivers a long-awaited vengeance for their parents and the victims of Dornak, marking the culmination of their revenge.What will Alden do now that the cycle of revenge has seemingly reached its end?