The Empress's Gambit

Empress Regina is betrayed and murdered by her adopted son Xavier upon his ascension to the throne, only to be reborn into the past where she refuses to adopt him and saves his birth mother, setting the stage for a new destiny.Will Regina's refusal to adopt Xavier change her fate, or will history repeat itself in a different way?

Empress Regina rejects Xavier's adoption, revealing her distrust and setting the stage for his schemes to regain her favor, while tensions rise within the palace.Will Xavier's desperate attempts to win Regina's favor backfire, or will he uncover her true intentions?

Xavier attempts to manipulate Empress Regina by pretending to care for her through a humble act of washing her feet, but Regina turns the tables by accepting his offer, exposing his insincerity and embarrassing him.Will Xavier's humiliation drive him to seek a more dangerous revenge against Regina?

Empress Regina faces Xavier's growing resentment as he plots against her, while she subtly manipulates him with feigned affection and concern, hinting at a mysterious tonic recipe that could be key to her plans.Will Xavier discover Regina's true intentions before it's too late?

Empress Regina refuses to adopt Xavier and reveals the truth about the 'tonics' given by the Emperor, which were actually birth control drugs. Xavier and his mother, Noble Lady Mira, arrive with a suspicious tonic recipe for the Empress, hinting at a new scheme.Will Xavier's new 'tonic' become the Empress's downfall or his own?

Empress Regina discovers Xavier's reckless attempt to prove his loyalty by contaminating a royal remedy with his blood, while Lady Mira's poisoning adds another layer of intrigue to the court's power struggles.Will Empress Regina uncover the truth behind Mira's poisoning and Xavier's desperate gambit?

Empress Regina uncovers a poisoning attempt on Lady Mira during a late-night visit, revealing Xavier's continued treachery as he hypocritically calls her 'Mother' while scheming against her.With Xavier's true allegiance exposed, will Regina's next move finally dismantle his web of deceit?

Empress Regina uncovers the truth about Lady Mira's poisoning and refuses to adopt Xavier, reversing her past mistake and setting the stage for his downfall.Will Xavier's desperate schemes to regain Regina's favor lead to his ultimate undoing?

Prince Xavier, after being punished and deprived of food for three days, plots with his mother to rise to power during the Emperor's birthday celebration. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Xavier's plan unfolds amidst the court's festivities and gift presentations.Will Xavier's ambitious plan succeed during the Emperor's birthday celebration?

Empress Regina faces pressure to adopt Prince Xavier due to an ominous astrological prediction, but she refuses, leading to a tense confrontation with the Emperor who accuses her of treason.Will Regina's defiance against the Emperor's command lead to her downfall or reveal a deeper conspiracy?

Empress Regina challenges the accusations of treason against her, turning the logic of the court against her accusers, while tensions rise over Xavier's fate and the sudden appearance of Grand Councillor Quentin Brown hints at deeper political schemes.Will Regina's bold defiance save her from execution, or will Quentin Brown's arrival seal her fate?

Empress Regina uses astrology as a pretext to confine Prince Xavier and his birth mother in the palace for three months, under the guise of securing the nation's stability, while secretly manipulating events to her advantage.Will Prince Felix become Regina's ally or another pawn in her intricate game of power?

Empress Regina encounters young Prince Felix, who feels overshadowed by the Crown Prince and neglected due to his tragic past, and decides to uplift his spirits by encouraging his calligraphy and improving his living conditions.Will Empress Regina's kindness towards Felix change the course of his destiny?

Empress Regina considers adopting Prince Felix while uncovering the truth behind Lady Mira's poisoning case, revealing a dark plot involving human blood for beauty and Xavier's desperate mother blaming him for her misfortunes.Will Empress Regina adopt Prince Felix, or will Xavier's mother's dark rituals bring more chaos to the palace?

Empress Regina confronts Xavier about his long-standing plan to poison her, revealing his true intentions and his desperate plea for mercy after his scheme is thwarted. Meanwhile, Xavier's betrayal deepens as he disowns his birth mother, Lady Mira, accusing her of dark rituals, further complicating the power dynamics in the palace.Will Empress Regina's newfound knowledge of Xavier's treachery lead to his ultimate downfall, or will his cunning find another way to manipulate the situation?

Xavier pleads with Empress Regina to eliminate Prince Felix, his younger brother, and his birth mother, Noble Lady Mira, revealing his manipulative nature and ambition for the throne. Regina, aware of his past treachery, agrees to help but subtly turns the tables by suggesting Mira's death appear natural, setting the stage for Xavier's downfall.Will Xavier realize Regina's true intentions before it's too late?

Empress Regina's adopted son Xavier attempts to regain her favor by presenting her with a beauty cream, while tensions rise as they prepare for a palace banquet where rivalries and hidden agendas surface.Will Xavier's schemes at the banquet succeed, or will Empress Regina turn the tables once more?

Empress Regina encounters Sophia, a woman who resembles her and shares a mysterious past with the Emperor, leading to Sophia being honored as Consort Sophia amidst suspicions of Duke Smith's motives.Will Consort Sophia's sudden rise threaten Empress Regina's position or reveal deeper secrets from the past?

Consort Sophia, who was once betrothed to His Majesty, mysteriously reappears and quickly gains his favor, casting doubt on Empress Regina's position. Meanwhile, Lady Mira performs a captivating dance, secretly poisoning His Majesty, setting the stage for a power struggle.Will Empress Regina uncover the poison plot before it's too late?

Empress Regina outmaneuvers Xavier as his plot to poison Mira backfires, leading to her disfigurement and his public disgrace.Will Xavier seek revenge or submit to Regina's dominance?