Dylan Foster faces the emperor's wrath after attempting to cheat on the nine-ring puzzle test, revealing the emperor's high standards for intellect and patience in governance.Will Dylan Foster manage to redeem himself with his essay on the art of governance?

The emperor uncovers a cheating scandal during the civil service test, revealing Dylan Foster's bribery and deceit, leading to a broader investigation into corruption.Will the emperor's investigation unveil even more corruption within his court?

Alison's father-in-law, Dylan, passes the imperial exam, leading to his family's excessive demands for high-ranking positions, but it is revealed that his success was due to bribery orchestrated by his family.Will Dylan's family face consequences for their deceit, and how will this revelation affect Alison's position in the imperial court?

The emperor confronts Dylan and the Hale family about their deceitful schemes, revealing the truth behind their manipulations and the mistreatment of Alison, while Dylan's betrayal comes to light.Will the Hale family face the emperor's wrath, or will Alison's past kindness save them?

Alison and her family are shocked to discover that the beggar is actually the emperor in disguise. The Hale family, realizing their past mistakes, desperately tries to reconcile with Alison to save themselves from punishment, while Clara struggles with jealousy and regret over the missed opportunity to marry the emperor.Will Alison forgive her family and intervene on their behalf with the emperor?

Alison confronts her father about his past betrayals and the mistreatment of her mother, leading to the Hale family's downfall when the emperor decrees their exile and slavery, with Dylan sentenced to death.Will Alison's actions lead to further revenge or will she find a way to reconcile with her past?

Clara confronts her mother about the unfairness of her exile and reveals her resentment towards Alison's perfect life. She accuses Alex Grayson of deceiving her by pretending to be a beggar, and in a shocking turn, Clara boldly declares her intention to marry Alex, leading to a heated confrontation with Alison.Will Alison stand by Alex as Clara makes her bold move?

Alison confronts her half-sister Clara about their mother's superiority, leading to a heated argument in the palace. Meanwhile, the Emperor restores the Hale family's property, making Alison feel at home. The Empress Dowager intervenes in a family dispute, showcasing the Emperor's devotion to his wife.Will Alison finally find peace in her new home, or will old grudges resurface?

The family sneaks out of the palace for a meal but gets caught by the Empress. Amidst the playful banter about food and family dynamics, an unexpected guest, Grandmaster, arrives, stirring up more chaos.What trouble will Grandmaster's sudden appearance bring to the family?

Alison Hale is accused of betrayal by her master and is forcibly taken back to the palace for questioning, while a mysterious sudden blindness strikes someone, adding to the chaos.Will Alison be able to clear her name and escape the palace's clutches?

The master reveals his past actions were all part of a plan to unite Alison and Otis sooner, admitting he orchestrated events including sneaking Otis into the palace, despite the risks and consequences he faced.What other secrets is the master hiding about Alison and Otis's fate?

The emperor orders a lavish feast to celebrate, while Alison's family dynamics shift as her father and son decide to leave to train with the Great Master, leaving Alison to ponder her next move with the emperor.Will Alison's decision to stay with the emperor lead to the revelation of his true identity?

Alison is unexpectedly declared the Empress, leading to a humorous moment when she mistakenly calls the food 'raw', delighting the Emperor who sees it as a charming quirk, while the Empress Dowager plans for the future lineage, and the couple reaffirms their commitment to each other.Will Alison's unorthodox behavior as Empress bring joy or turmoil to the imperial court?

Otis and his companion accidentally disrupt their father's wedding night, leading to a chaotic chase and promises of never repeating the mischief.Will the father ever forgive Otis and his friend for ruining his special night?