Martin faces severe accusations from the Chancellor and other officials in court, who demand his execution for treason. The Empress, seemingly angered by Martin's behavior, dismisses the court but later secretly summons him to the Jade Springs, her bathing place, hinting at a hidden agenda or test of loyalty.What does the Empress truly intend for Martin at the Jade Springs?

Martin, the Empress's favorite, is summoned for a private audience where he is asked to perform an unconventional task—massaging the Empress. Their interaction reveals Martin's modern knowledge and charm, but the conversation quickly turns serious as the Empress demands a solution to remove Chancellor Edmund, a trusted advisor of the late emperor who overshadows her authority.Will Martin devise a plan to eliminate Chancellor Edmund without crossing the line?

Martin devises a cunning plan involving witchcraft to bring down the veteran Chancellor Edmund, leveraging the Empress's trust and birth details to frame him, with the help of his father.Will Edmund fall for the trap, or will he uncover Martin's scheme?

A sinister plot unfolds as the Empress is manipulated into falling ill, with Chancellor Edmund framed as the culprit behind her sickness through staged witchcraft and ominous signs. As tensions rise, Edmund panics and rushes to the palace to plead his innocence, unaware of the deeper conspiracy at play.Will Chancellor Edmund be able to clear his name before it's too late?

The Empress, pretending to be unwell, sets a trap for Chancellor Grandora, who is accused of harming her with evil spirits. Martin Eden, sensing the plot, volunteers to search Grandora's manor to clear his name, but it's all part of the Empress's plan to expose the Chancellor's treachery.Will the search reveal the Chancellor's dark secrets or is there more to this cunning game of power?

Martin is tasked by the Empress to search the Chancellor's Manor for evidence, leading to tension and potential conflict between him and the Chancellor.Will Martin find the evidence he's looking for, or will the Chancellor's resistance lead to unforeseen consequences?

Martin, under the Empress's orders, searches the Chancellor's residence for criminal evidence. Despite resistance, he discovers a hidden mistress in the Chancellor's bedroom, escalating tensions and threatening dire consequences.Will Martin survive the Chancellor's wrath after uncovering his secret?

Edmund Lowe is accused of cursing the Empress with a birth chart, leading to her sudden illness. Despite his protests of innocence and pleas for help from allies like Minister George and Censor Blake, they abandon him, leaving him to face the Empress's wrath as General Brook prepares to interrogate him.Will Edmund be able to prove his innocence, or is this the end of his political career?

Lettie and Martin conspire to frame the corrupt chancellor by planting a cursed doll in his pillow. With the Empress's support, they gather evidence of his crimes and plan a swift execution, using a legal tactic called 'Reversal of the Burden of Proof' to ensure his downfall.Will Edmund's apprentice, Chief Justice Blake, find a way to thwart their plans?

Chancellor Edmund Lowe is falsely accused of assaulting an old woman and cursing the Empress, leading to his immediate execution despite his protests of innocence.Will the truth behind Edmund's wrongful execution ever come to light?

After the fall of Chancellor Edmund, his daughter Luna is captured by Mr. Eden, who decides to spare her from a grim fate by keeping her for himself, revealing a surprising mercy beneath his playboy exterior.Will Luna discover Mr. Eden's true intentions or will she seek revenge for her father's death?

The Empress reflects on her decision to use Martin as a pawn against Edmund, realizing the growing opposition from regional princes like Philip, who commands a significant army. Meanwhile, General Brook urgently reports a devastating drought and locust plague in Southshire, prompting the Empress to summon all high-ranking officials, including Martin, to address the crisis.Will the Empress and Martin be able to handle the dual threats of regional defiance and natural disaster?

The Empress faces a severe crisis in Southshire with millions at risk of displacement and turning into rebels due to drought and a locust plague. The ministers offer conflicting advice—divine punishment versus military intervention—while Martin's absence raises questions about his potential solution.What solution does Martin have to offer for the crisis in Southshire?

Amidst a devastating locust plague in Southshire, Martin, the notorious playboy, is found brewing fine wines instead of addressing the crisis, leading the Empress to confront him directly about his priorities and potential solutions.Will Martin's unconventional solution of eating meat instead of grains save Southshire from the locust plague?

Martin proposes an unconventional solution to the locust plague by convincing the Empress to eat a locust, betting with Censor Blake that his method will work, with high stakes involved.Will Martin's daring solution to the locust plague prove successful, or will he face the Empress's wrath?

Martin proposes an unconventional solution to the locust plague by convincing the Empress to eat fried locusts, setting an example for the people, and suggesting the use of chickens and ducks to combat the infestation, turning a crisis into an opportunity.Will Martin's bold plan to use chickens and ducks truly solve the locust plague and win the people's trust?

Martin impresses the Empress with his solution to the locust plague but angers the wealthy officials and families by exposing their greed. He devises a clever plan to sell his specially brewed wines as imperial wines at exorbitant prices, aiming to drain the corrupt families' wealth and ease the Empress's burden.Will Martin's wine scheme successfully undermine the corrupt officials and families?

Ms. Smith bravely accuses Chief Censor Blake of heinous crimes, including violating her and murdering her husband, seeking help from an official who hints at a daring plan to seek justice by invoking the founding Emperor's Grand Edict.Will Ms. Smith's bold plan to confront the palace with her daughter and a coffin succeed in bringing Blake to justice?

A woman, advised by Martin, beats the grievance drum and carries a coffin to appeal directly to the Empress, accusing a high-ranking official, leading the Empress to personally hear the case.Will the Empress uncover the truth behind the accusations against the high-ranking official?

Censor Blake is accused of abducting women and taking lives, but he denies the charges, claiming they are false. A woman, holding the Grand Edict and carrying a coffin, challenges imperial authority, leading to a heated debate about justice and the rigidity of ancient laws. Despite the risks, she vows to fight against injustice to the very end, even if it means sacrificing herself.Will her sacrifice be enough to bring about the change she seeks in this unjust world?