Rachel impresses the royal court with her modern fondant cake, symbolizing prosperity and longevity, and wins the Empress Dowager's favor, showcasing her ingenuity and care for the nation.Will Rachel's modern ways continue to charm the royal family, or will tradition push back?

Noble Consort Rachel impresses the Emperor with her humility and devotion, leading to discussions about her potential promotion to Empress, while the Empress Dowager's influence is challenged.Will Noble Consort Rachel's rise to power be smooth, or will the Empress Dowager's hidden schemes emerge to thwart her?

Seraphina confronts her father about her unfulfilled desire to marry Emperor Elias, revealing her true feelings for him beyond his royal status, while her father hints at a dangerous plan to overthrow the emperor.Will Seraphina's father go through with his rebellion, and what will it mean for Elias and Rachel?

A power-hungry noble reveals his plot to overthrow Emperor Elias by discrediting him and using Seraphina's love for the Emperor to poison him, aiming to seize control with his military forces.Will Seraphina betray the Emperor and help the noble's sinister plan succeed?

Rachel's rival plots her downfall by poisoning the Emperor with pastries, framing Rachel for the crime and threatening her life.Will Rachel be able to clear her name and save the Emperor in time?

Duke Alaric attempts to seize power by declaring Rachel Hartley a traitor and ordering her execution, only to be shocked when the Emperor, presumed dead, reveals he is still alive.Will the Emperor's sudden reappearance thwart Duke Alaric's treacherous plans?

Duke Alaric's treasonous plot is exposed when his attempt to poison Emperor Elias with Crane Red Poison fails, revealing his bold and reckless plan to seize power with an accomplice.Will Rachel's next handmade dish become the deadly trap that brings Emperor Elias down?

Duke Alaric and his daughter, Lady Seraphina, are accused of plotting rebellion against Emperor Elias. Despite their protests, Elias orders their immediate execution, revealing a tense power struggle within the palace.Will Duke Alaric and Lady Seraphina escape their grim fate?

Rachel is busy with her successful business, preparing a feast, but forgets her wedding anniversary with Emperor Elias, leading to a confrontation.Will Rachel be able to mend things with Elias after this oversight?

Rachel forgets her anniversary with Emperor Elias, leading to a playful yet heartfelt exchange where they reminisce about their first meeting and Elias surprises her with a grand romantic gesture, declaring her as his eternal love. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure appears, hinting at a darker motive behind their encounter.Will the mysterious visitor's true intentions threaten Rachel and Elias's love?