Evelyn successfully removes a parasitic worm from the Crown Prince, proving her method works and gaining the Emperor's trust to do the same for him, despite the doctor's objections.Will Evelyn be able to remove the even larger parasite from the Emperor without any complications?

Evelyn successfully removes the parasite from the Emperor, saving both him and the crown prince, and is generously rewarded with gold and a unique privilege—she no longer has to kneel before anyone. Meanwhile, August exposes Minister Liu's treachery and is promoted to Minister of Personnel.With Evelyn now holding a unique privilege and August stepping into a powerful new role, how will their dynamics shift in the court?

The Duchess of Walker, grieving her son's death, seeks revenge against Evelyn and August by summoning Veronica Brown from Clearwater County to testify against them. Meanwhile, August's stepmother and brother accuse him and Evelyn of cruelty and unfilial behavior, threatening his newly acquired position as Minister.Will August and Evelyn be able to clear their names before the Emperor takes notice?

August Johnson and Evelyn are accused by August's mother and brother of being abusive and unfilial, leading to a public scandal that reaches the Emperor. The couple must now prove their innocence and uncover who might be manipulating the situation against them.Who is really behind the false accusations against August and Evelyn?

August Johnson is suspended and under investigation due to public outcry and petitions from the Censorate, but he reveals this is a strategic move to lure his enemies into complacency. He plans to stage an assassination attempt on Veronica Brown and Dylan Johnson to create internal chaos and turn them against their own allies, positioning himself as their savior.Will August's risky plan succeed in turning his enemies against each other?

Concubine Walker rewards August Johnson's family with silver, revealing his suspension and investigation, leading to an assassination attempt on his family. Evelyn and August must uncover who orchestrated the attack.Will August and Evelyn find out who is truly behind the assassination attempt?

Evelyn uncovers a plot by Consort Walker to smear August's name, leading to a tense confrontation with her stepmother and the realization that they must appeal to the Emperor to clear their names.Will Evelyn and her stepmother succeed in exposing Consort Walker's scheme to the Emperor?

August's stepmother and brothers confess to falsely accusing him and Evelyn under duress from Consort Rong, revealing her ruthless plot and attempted assassination to silence them, leading the Emperor to summon Consort Rong for justice.Will Consort Rong face the consequences for her treachery?

Consort Rong pleads her innocence to the Emperor, but he sees through her schemes and demotes her to Lady Rong, revealing his growing distrust and dissatisfaction with her actions, especially regarding the Johnson family.Will Lady Rong seek revenge after her humiliating demotion?

The episode revolves around suspicions of betrayal and mixed-blood lineage within the royal family, particularly concerning Prince William and Consort Walker, with Evelyn offering to check Princess Noelle for poison as a precaution.Will Evelyn uncover the truth about Princess Noelle's lineage and the alleged betrayal?

Evelyn uncovers shocking truths about the Third Princess's lineage, linking her to a Northern diplomat and casting doubt on the Emperor's paternity, while tensions rise over the unresolved Gu poison mystery.Will the Emperor confront Consort Rong about her possible affair with Prince Hui?

The Emperor is tricked into questioning the legitimacy of his children with Lady Cecilia, leading to a dramatic confrontation and a planned blood ritual to uncover the truth.Will the blood ritual reveal the shocking truth about the royal lineage?

During a critical blood test to prove the kinship between the Third Princess and the Emperor, court intrigue reaches its peak as Evelyn is framed for stirring drama. The Emperor's advisor secretly manipulates the test results to ensure the Princess's blood merges with his, leading to Evelyn being unjustly accused and facing severe punishment.Will Evelyn be able to expose the truth and clear her name before it's too late?

Lady Rona's plot to manipulate the royal bloodline is exposed when her maid confesses to bribing a palace servant to add alum to the water, falsely proving the Third Princess's lineage. When confronted, Lady Rona reveals her deeper treachery, admitting to poisoning the Emperor and Crown Prince to make her son the heir, and shockingly confesses that her children are actually the offspring of a Northern barbarian prince. The episode culminates in a violent confrontation as Lady Rona attempts to take the Emperor down with her.Will the Emperor survive Lady Rona's final act of vengeance?

Evelyn fiercely defends her husband August against the King's aggression, challenging the unreliable blood recognition method for parentage. The King, impressed by August's wisdom, appoints him as the Crown Prince's right-hand man while also offering to adopt Evelyn as his daughter, elevating her to princess status.Will Evelyn accept the King's offer to become a princess, and how will this new dynamic affect her relationship with August and the royal court?

Evelyn, the fierce assassin-turned-noblewoman, confronts the corrupt Vice Minister of the Treasury for his crimes, threatening to execute him on the spot. August intervenes, advocating for legal justice, and the Vice Minister is forced to turn himself in. The couple then plans to return home to their family, with Evelyn playfully assigning August dinner duty.Will August manage to cook a meal that satisfies Evelyn's lethal standards?