The Emperor's Cinderella

Rachel Hartley, a former maid with humble origins, is banished to Frostveil Palace after being accused of defiling the palace order by sneaking into the Emperor's bed. Despite her exile, it is revealed she is carrying the Emperor's child. After a dramatic childbirth, Rachel awakens confused, questioning if she has traveled through time after giving birth to a baby.Will Rachel uncover the truth behind her banishment and the Emperor's child?

Rachel, a time-traveling office worker turned dumped concubine, sneaks into the Imperial Kitchen at midnight to cook meals for her child using her modern chef skills. Her secret is almost uncovered when a handsome guard catches her and questions the contents of her basket, potentially revealing her hidden child.Will Rachel's secret be exposed, and what consequences will she face if the guard discovers the truth about her child?

Rachel, the overworked office drone now stuck in the palace, cleverly turns her situation into an opportunity by selling homemade meals to palace residents. Her boldness catches the attention of Emperor Elias, who is intrigued by her unique charm and even more so when she unknowingly celebrates his birthday with a special performance. The emperor, now determined to find her, orders a search of all maids in the Imperial Kitchen.Will Emperor Elias uncover Rachel's true identity and what will happen when he does?

Rachel decides to give her unborn child a formal name, Adrian Hartley, despite the objections of the palace staff, who insist the naming rights belong to the Emperor. She reveals her secret plan to escape the palace with her child once they save enough money, showing her determination to protect her future. Meanwhile, the Emperor's picky eating habits highlight his dissatisfaction with the palace's offerings, hinting at his deeper discontent with royal life.Will Rachel's daring escape plan succeed, or will the Emperor discover her intentions?

Emperor Elias, pressured by the Empress Dowager to choose a consort, reminisces about Rachel Hartley, the maid who once shared his bed. Driven by curiosity and a mysterious scent, he visits the forsaken court where Rachel is imprisoned, unaware she is pregnant with his child.Will Rachel reveal her pregnancy to the Emperor or keep it a secret to protect her child?

Rachel, trapped in the palace, experiences strange fits, while Emperor Elias searches for the maid who made the unique noodles, offering a reward to find her.Will Rachel be discovered by the Emperor, and what secrets does she hold?

Rachel, tired of the bland palace food, discovers a lucrative opportunity when the Emperor offers a reward for a meal that pleases him, leading her to hatch a clever plan to profit from the palace's culinary contest.Will Rachel's noodle scheme succeed, or will the Emperor see through her plan?

Rachel entertains with a lively performance in the palace, but her attempt to sell a jade pendant reveals her desperate plan to escape. The handsome guard recognizes her and questions her motives, leading to a tense confrontation just as the Emperor approaches.Will Rachel's escape plan succeed or will the Emperor uncover her intentions?

Rachel encounters the deceptive Liliana Hart, who reveals her true vicious nature behind her virtuous facade, threatening Rachel to stay hidden in the forsaken court. In a tense moment, Rachel narrowly escapes detection, but the Emperor notices her scent, hinting at his growing curiosity. The episode culminates in a shocking confrontation when Rachel is caught sneaking around, leaving the audience questioning why Liliana and the Emperor are unexpectedly together.What dark secrets is Liliana hiding, and why is she suddenly allied with the Emperor?

Rachel, mistaken for a maid, is falsely accused by the Noble Consort of seducing the Emperor and meeting a guard in secret, leading to a tense confrontation where the Noble Consort's true, ruthless nature is revealed.Will Rachel be able to escape the Noble Consort's deadly accusations and prove her innocence?

Rachel uncovers the true cruel nature of the seemingly gentle Liliana when she witnesses her punishing an innocent guard and a young maid who stood up for him, leading to a confrontation with Emperor Elias about the betrayal of his trust.Will Emperor Elias take action against Liliana after discovering her true colors?

Rachel bravely intervenes to save Ray from a brutal punishment ordered by the Emperor's Grace, putting herself in danger and sparking accusations of a secret relationship between them, leading to both being brought before the Emperor for judgment.Will the Emperor show mercy or will Rachel and Ray face dire consequences for their defiance?

Emperor Elias disguises himself as a guard and sneaks out of the palace, causing panic among his staff. Meanwhile, Lady Liliana catches a guard and a maid in the Imperial Garden, leading to a confrontation where Elias reveals his true identity to protect Rachel.Will Elias's bold move to protect Rachel deepen their connection or spark a royal scandal?

Rachel, mistakenly believed to have invaded the Emperor's privacy, faces severe consequences but unexpectedly finds an ally in Emperor Elias, who defends her against courtly prejudice, revealing a softer side beneath his stern exterior.Will Rachel's unexpected bond with the Emperor shield her from the court's wrath or expose her to greater danger?

Liliana panics when she realizes her past actions might be exposed, fearing severe consequences if the Emperor discovers her deception involving Rachel Hartley. Meanwhile, the Emperor orders a thorough search for Rachel, determined to uncover her whereabouts.Will the Emperor uncover Liliana's deceit before Rachel is found?

Rachel, trapped in the royal nightmare, devises a daring escape plan with May by hiding in slop buckets from the Imperial Kitchen, aiming to leave the palace and start a new life, while Emperor Elias closes in on her location.Will Rachel's audacious escape plan succeed, or will Emperor Elias catch her before she can flee the palace?

Rachel decides to leave the palace for good, feeling unsafe and mistrustful of Emperor Elias after past events, despite his recent actions showing concern for her.Will Rachel's escape succeed, or will Emperor Elias uncover the truth about Liliana's deceit and stop her?

Rachel ingeniously attempts to escape the palace with her child, but her plans are thwarted when Emperor Elias discovers her absence and orders a lockdown, leading to a tense confrontation where Rachel must protect her child from the emperor's wrath.Will Rachel and her child survive the emperor's pursuit?

Rachel bravely takes responsibility for her actions, ready to face the Emperor's punishment, only to discover his true intentions might not be as deadly as she feared.Will Rachel accept the Emperor's unexpected feelings, or will she find another way to escape her royal nightmare?

Rachel discovers Emperor Elias's deep-seated hatred for illegitimate children due to his traumatic past, making her fear for her own daughter Cici's safety. Despite Elias confessing his love and desire for Rachel to leave the court, she realizes revealing Cici's existence could be deadly.Will Rachel's secret about Cici be discovered, or can she protect her daughter from Elias's wrath?