Evelyn Sterling, once a noblewoman, now suffers under the harsh rule of the Office of Discipline, where she is forced to labor and endure abuse. Despite her current plight, she clings to the hope of changing her fate by ensuring Adrian Montague's presence at the Spring Blossom Banquet, a key event that could alter her destiny.Will Evelyn manage to escape her tormentors and secure Adrian Montague's attendance at the banquet?

The younger sister, now fallen from grace, pleads for help to escape her confinement, revealing her elder sister Evelyn Sterling as the cause of her predicament. Meanwhile, a devastating fire engulfs the Office of Discipline, raising concerns about Nicholas Caldwell's fate.Will the younger sister succeed in her escape, and what secrets lie behind the fire at the Office of Discipline?

The younger sister, after enduring punishment in the Office of Discipline, is unexpectedly offered an alliance marriage by the Dowager, a chance to escape her dire circumstances, but she hesitates, hinting at a deeper past connection with the supposed beggar who may hold a secret.Will the younger sister accept the alliance marriage, and what secrets does the beggar truly hold?

Josephine Sterling confronts a hidden truth about her marriage and the beggar's secret, leading to a tense confrontation in the Office.What shocking secret does the beggar hold that could change everything?

The Montague siblings, still reeling from their fall from grace, devise a plan to regain their status by targeting Evelyn Sterling at the upcoming Spring Blossom Banquet, unaware of her true significance in the palace.Will Evelyn Sterling's secret be revealed at the Spring Blossom Banquet?

During a high-profile banquet, Evelyn secretly meets with a guard in a secluded area, unaware that their encounter is being watched by her sister, who might expose their secret.Will Evelyn's secret meeting with the guard be discovered and jeopardize her future?

The younger sister, now a servant in the Imperial Palace, faces humiliation and threats from her elder sister, who gloats about her higher status and warns her of the dangers within the palace walls, hinting at past conflicts and the absence of protection.Will the younger sister find a way to protect herself against her sister's schemes and the dangers of the palace?

Evelyn Sterling is accused of having an illicit affair with a palace guard, a crime punishable by death, while she pleads for the guard's life, revealing their pre-existing love.Will the Empress Dowager show mercy or enforce the palace's harsh laws?

Evelyn Sterling, despite breaking palace rules by having a relationship with a guard, avoids punishment due to her contributions to the palace banquet. She further gains the favor of the Empress Dowager, who entrusts her with organizing the Spring Blossom Banquet, much to the envy of others.What schemes will unfold as Evelyn takes charge of the Spring Blossom Banquet?

As the Spring Blossom Banquet is about to begin, the mysterious king decides to reveal a hidden truth to Evelyn Sterling, summoning her to a secret meeting at the Ministry of Rites' back courtyard, while Victor Langley is left puzzled by the sudden urgency and the unidentified visitor.What shocking truth will the king reveal to Evelyn Sterling?

During the banquet, an assassin disguised as a dancer attempts to kill the Empress Dowager, but Lord Montague intervenes. Evelyn Sterling, the organizer of the banquet, is accused of being involved in the plot and is arrested for questioning. Meanwhile, it's revealed that Evelyn had a private meeting with a guard before the banquet, raising suspicions about her loyalty.Will Evelyn be able to prove her innocence and uncover the truth behind the assassination attempt?

Evelyn Sterling is accused of colluding with an assassin who attempted to harm the Empress Dowager during a palace banquet. Despite her pleas of innocence, she is swiftly sentenced to execution, leaving the true identity and motives of the assassin a mystery.Will Evelyn uncover the truth behind the assassination attempt before it's too late?

A desperate plea for reconsideration is made to a lord, revealing deep regret and a heartfelt apology, only for the situation to take a dramatic turn with the unexpected intervention of a higher authority.What will the higher authority's intervention mean for the desperate pleader?

During the Spring Blossom Banquet, Evelyn Sterling is falsely accused of letting assassins into the palace to target the Empress Dowager. The Prime Minister and others demand her immediate punishment, but the hidden king, Evelyn's husband, steps in to protect her, revealing his true power and influence.Will Evelyn uncover the truth behind the assassination attempt and clear her name?

Adrian Montague insists on punishing Evelyn Sterling for endangering the Imperial Palace, but the king reveals he has evidence proving her innocence, turning the tables on Adrian.Will Adrian face the consequences of his accusations against Evelyn?

Nicholas Caldwell is exposed as part of a conspiracy to assassinate the Empress Dowager, leading to his arrest and the revelation of Josephine Sterling and Adrian Montague's involvement.What will happen to Josephine and Adrian now that their plot has been uncovered?

In a dramatic courtroom scene, the true masterminds behind the assassination plot against the Empress Dowager are revealed as Adrian Montague and Josephine Sterling, leading to their immediate sentencing. Evelyn Sterling confronts her sister, placing the blame for their downfall squarely on Josephine's own actions.Will Evelyn find peace now that justice has been served, or is there more to the story that could change everything?

Lucian Prescott, the hidden king, reveals his true identity to Evelyn and declares her his Empress, abolishing the six palaces to vow loyalty only to her.What challenges will Evelyn face as the newly declared Empress?