Grace Yates is accused of attempting to poison Prince Charles with mung bean cakes, leading to a tense confrontation where Victor is forced to choose between loyalty to his mother and justice for the attempted murder.Will Victor go through with feeding the poisoned cake to Louisa, or will he uncover a deeper conspiracy behind the assassination attempt?

Grace accuses a maid of poisoning her, leading to a tense confrontation with Victor and a deeper conspiracy involving the Empress and family betrayals.Will Grace uncover the truth behind the poisoning before it's too late?

Grace Yates and Jasmine Tann discover that Miriam Jay has been kidnapped from the Supreme Court prison, an act they believe was orchestrated by Victor Lox, who is desperate to become emperor. Reflecting on past betrayals, they vow to prevent history from repeating itself at the upcoming birthday banquet, planning a surprise for Victor.What surprise do Grace and Jasmine have in store for Victor at the birthday banquet?

Grace and Jasmine recall Julia Harris, a notorious noblewoman known for her scandalous lifestyle, and plan to use her reputation to their advantage in their revenge against Victor Lox. Meanwhile, an invitation from the Empress promises more intrigue and potential alliances.What dangerous game will Grace and Jasmine play at the Empress's birthday celebration?

Victor and his mother plot to secure the throne by manipulating Grace Yates into finalizing Victor's marriage with Irene, while suspecting Jasmine of tampering with the Emperor's will.Will Victor succeed in forcing Grace Yates to his side before Charles takes the throne?

The protagonist discusses the difficulties of arranging a marriage with Irene Yates, who has been avoiding him due to her family's rising status. He plans to take advantage of the Empress' birthday celebration to force Irene into marriage by compromising her reputation, ensuring the union happens regardless of her wishes. Meanwhile, he reassures his lover, Vivan, of his true feelings and promises her the position of Empress once he ascends the throne.Will the protagonist's plan to force Irene into marriage succeed, or will it backfire?

Grace confronts Jasmine about the fake edict that helped Charles instead of Victor, revealing her past as a top scholar and her manipulation behind the scenes, while seeking her brother's help against the Empress.Will Grace's brother help her take down the Empress before her birthday?

Grace and her brother uncover the shocking truth about Emperor Victor's illegitimate claim to the throne, realizing their entire family is at risk. They plan to break off Irene's engagement with Victor and seek revenge for past betrayals, with the Empress surprisingly on their side.Will Grace and her brother succeed in their plan to dethrone Victor before he makes his move at the Empress’s birthday banquet?

Concubine Grace's hidden daughter is revealed, sparking jealousy and tension in the palace, while the sisters bond over a birthday gift and newfound admiration.Will the sisters' newfound alliance withstand the palace's treacherous schemes?

Empress Dowager Jasmine and Concubine Grace appear close during a public ceremony, but underlying tensions and betrayals are hinted at as the princes present birthday gifts, revealing a facade of unity masking deep-seated rivalries.Will the alliance between Jasmine and Grace hold, or will their hidden conflicts erupt into open war?

Grace and Jasmine, former rivals, seem to have reconciled as they prepare for a show. Meanwhile, Prince Victor plots to fake an assassination attempt to manipulate the Empress and his mother into action.Will Grace and Jasmine's alliance hold, or will Prince Victor's plot unravel their plans?

Grace and Jasmine, former rivals, solidify their alliance as they deal with Irene's poisoning and plan to change her engagement to Victor. However, their plans are disrupted when Victor is attacked during the Empress's birthday banquet, revealing a bold assassination attempt.Who is behind the attack on Prince Victor and what are their true motives?

In a shocking turn of events, Prince Victor's sinister plans are derailed when the intended victim, Irene, turns the tables on him, using his own tools of torture against him. As chaos ensues, Concubine Grace arrives, seeking vengeance for her son's suffering, leading to a brutal confrontation that leaves Victor severely injured.Will Victor survive the consequences of his treachery?

During Jasmine's birthday banquet, Prince Victor is caught in a compromising situation with Miriam, leading to a public scandal and demands for the annulment of his engagement.Will Prince Victor's engagement be called off, and what consequences will this scandal bring?

Prince Victor is forced into an engagement with Julia, despite his strong objections and threats, leading to a tense confrontation and setting the stage for future conflicts.Will Prince Victor find a way to escape this unwanted marriage?

Irene and Miriam discuss Victor's betrayal, revealing he was never Miriam's real son. Meanwhile, Irene's bond with Jasmine deepens, raising concerns from others. Plans are set in motion to find Miriam's real daughter, and tensions rise as Victor's humiliation fuels his desperation.Will Victor's desperation lead to a deadly confrontation?

Grace discovers the shocking truth about Victor's lineage and Miriam's betrayal, realizing she's been manipulated all along, and vows revenge in this lifetime.Will Grace's revenge plan succeed, or will Victor and Miriam outmaneuver her once again?

Grace discovers the shocking truth about her daughter's fate, learning that her child was thrown into the Lotus Pond by Jasmine, igniting her fury and setting the stage for a vengeful showdown.Will Grace's thirst for vengeance lead her to destroy Jasmine and Victor, or will her plans be thwarted by unforeseen obstacles?

Concubine Grace is devastated upon learning the cruel fate of her daughter, who was thrown into a lotus pond at birth, mirroring her own past. As she mourns alone, the Empress rushes to her side upon hearing she's missing, uncovering a heart-wrenching truth about the past.Will the Empress and Concubine Grace uncover more dark secrets from their past?

Concubine Grace is overwhelmed with grief after hearing about her daughter's death, leading to her physical decline as she loses the will to live, while the Emperor reflects on his role in her suffering.Will the Emperor's promise to restore Concubine Grace's health come true, or is her fate already sealed?