Stella discovers that the person who saved and trained her for ten years has been manipulating her all along, using her as a pawn in a grand scheme to frame the Empress, including faking her pregnancy and planting voodoo dolls.Will Stella break free from her manipulator and seek her own path to revenge?

Noble Consort reveals her true intentions to Stella, admitting their past bond was a lie and frames her for treason, leading to Stella's exile to the Cold Palace.Will Stella survive the Cold Palace and uncover the truth behind Noble Consort's betrayal?

Empress Olivia is haunted by memories of her first meeting with Stella Shaw, now confined to the Cold Palace, when a sudden incident—Stella's plunge into the lake—reveals a hidden motive beyond mere despair.What crucial item is Stella risking her life to retrieve from the depths of the lake?

Stella risks her life to retrieve a broken ocarina, a love token she shared with His Majesty, which was thrown into the lake by spiteful servants. Despite the danger, her determination to keep it reveals her deep emotional ties and unresolved feelings, even as others plot around her.Will Stella's devotion to the ocarina rekindle His Majesty's favor, or will her enemies succeed in keeping them apart?

In the Cold Palace, a former noble is revealed to have been framed with a cursed voodoo doll, sparking questions about the fake pregnancy scandal and the true mastermind behind the chaos in the harem.Will the truth about the voodoo doll and the fake pregnancy finally come to light?

Stella uncovers the truth behind the musk bracelet incident and realizes the Empress's deceit, plotting to expose her and bring justice for her mother.Will Stella's plan succeed in exposing the Empress and avenging her mother's death?

Stella, now in the Cold Palace, attempts to lure the Emperor with provocative items, but her plan is discovered by a rival who decides to let it proceed while plotting to ensure Stella never sees the Emperor again, setting the stage for a deadly confrontation.Will Stella's daring plan to win back the Emperor's favor work, or will her rival's scheme ensure her downfall?

Stella, seeking revenge for her mother's death, approaches a discarded consort in the Cold Palace with a daring plan: she offers to secretly give birth to her child and pass it off as the consort's, in exchange for help in taking down their mutual enemy, Empress Olivia. However, the tension escalates when an assassin arrives, leading to a shocking climax where the consort is shot.Will the consort survive the assassination attempt, and how will this alter Stella's path to vengeance?

The Noble Consort is shot, leading to chaos in the palace. Stella, after being accused of lying, reveals a shocking truth—she knows the assassin is the Empress herself, setting the stage for a deadly confrontation.Will Stella's accusation against the Empress lead to her downfall, or is there more to this deadly game?

Stella uncovers the truth behind her fake pregnancy, revealing the Empress's manipulation and threats that led to her framing. As Stella seeks to expose the Empress's lies, she faces the emotional loss of her mentor, Yulia Stone, who entrusts her with the mission to carry on the fight for justice.Will Stella succeed in exposing the Empress's crimes without her master's guidance?

Stella Shaw awakens after being unconscious for three days to the devastating news of her master, Lady Irene's, death. She also discovers she is pregnant, a result of the Blessing Lotus. Determined to seek justice for Lady Irene, Stella confronts the Emperor, who confirms the Empress's involvement in the assassination. Despite the Emperor's promises of justice and honors for Lady Irene, Stella's resolve for revenge against the Empress grows stronger.Will Stella's quest for vengeance put her unborn child at risk?

The Empress is banished to the Cold Palace for her crimes, including attempting to assassinate the Imperial Noble Consort, while tensions rise as Stella confronts the Emperor about his decisions and the political implications.Will Stella's bold confrontation with the Emperor lead to her downfall or will she succeed in swaying his decisions?

Stella orchestrates a plan to spread rumors about the Empress's suffering in the Cold Palace, aiming to provoke Duke Lane and General Lane into action against the Emperor, exploiting his paranoia to turn his allies into threats.Will the Emperor's growing paranoia lead to the downfall of the Empress, or will he see through Stella's scheme?

Stella tries to win back His Majesty's favor by presenting him with a plate of peeled lotus seeds, symbolizing her bitter longing for him. Meanwhile, General Lane's sudden visit to discuss the exiled Empress Olivia sparks suspicions about her past actions, leading His Majesty to recall potentially dangerous gifts she gave to the consorts.Will the investigation into the Empress's gifts reveal her sinister intentions?

The Emperor discovers that Empress Olivia Lane has been using musk to cause infertility in the harem, aiming to ensure only she can bear his heir, revealing a deeper plot to control the throne's lineage. He orders her execution, but is persuaded to handle the situation more discreetly to avoid alerting her powerful family. Meanwhile, Olivia, now imprisoned, faces mockery and a sinister 'gift' of food, hinting at her impending doom.Will the Emperor's plan to discreetly eliminate Olivia succeed, or will her family uncover his intentions first?

Stella Shaw confronts Olivia Lane, revealing her true identity as Samantha Shaw's daughter and exposing Olivia's crimes, including the murder of her mother. Stella orchestrates Olivia's downfall by framing her for attempting to harm royal heirs and control the court, leading to Olivia's arrest by the Emperor's guards.Will Olivia face justice for her past atrocities, or does she have one last trick up her sleeve?

Stella Shaw confronts Olivia Lane, revealing her survival and challenging Olivia's authority as the Empress, leading to a tense and violent confrontation.Will Stella succeed in her revenge against Olivia?

Stella Shaw witnesses the downfall of Olivia Lane, the woman who killed her mother, as Olivia is executed under false pretenses to preserve the royal family's reputation. Stella reflects on her revenge, vowing to next target the one who killed her mentor.Who is the mysterious figure that killed Stella's mentor, and how will Stella exact her revenge?

Stella receives a dagger as her coming-of-age gift from her master, symbolizing protection and revenge. Later, she discovers her master's final letter, urging her to focus on living to fuel her revenge against the palace, rather than sacrificing herself.Will Stella honor her master's last wish and use her life to bring down the bloodthirsty palace?

After the death of the late emperor, Stella, the mother of the young new ruler, steps in to guide and stabilize the empire, eventually ascending the throne herself as Empress Stella I. She institutes reforms allowing women to study, serve in court, and lead troops, marking a new era. A poignant moment arises when she remembers someone from her past, hinting at unresolved emotions and history.Who is the person from Stella's past that she can't forget, and how will their story intertwine with her reign?