The Once and Future Consort

The Consort appears unwell, struggling with nightmares during her pregnancy, while the Queen and King show unusual concern for her health, hinting at underlying tensions.What dark secrets lie behind the Consort's troubled pregnancy?

Liora Quinn, a mysterious healer from the Southern Wilds, is introduced to the court to care for Consort Vivian's precarious pregnancy, quickly earning the favor of the Queen and being granted the title of Court Companion.What hidden motives does Liora Quinn harbor as she gains influence in the royal court?

Isabella Alden faces a challenge to her position as Vivian hints at Liora Quinn's growing favor with His Majesty, showcasing the brewing tension and power struggle in the Inner Palace.Will Isabella Alden manage to maintain her position, or will Liora Quinn indeed replace her as the new favorite?

The once-favored consort, now pregnant, is warned of her diminishing influence as Liora Quinn captures the king's attention. Threatened and confined to Gloriana Hall under guard, she is accused of meddling in state affairs, leading to her sudden illness and isolation, hinting at a darker scheme against her.Will the consort find a way to reclaim her position, or will the shadows of the palace consume her?

Consort Liora's rapid rise to favor and the Empress's growing hostility towards the Honored Consort create a dangerous situation, as the Honored Consort is confined and ignored by the Emperor, while Consort Liora's visit hints at deeper schemes involving nail dye and potential harm.Will the Honored Consort uncover Consort Liora's true intentions before it's too late?

Consort Vivian is forced to perform menial tasks as a form of humiliation, revealing her loss of favor and the ruthless power struggle within the palace.Will Consort Vivian find a way to retaliate against Her Majesty's cruel schemes?

The Virtuous Consort appears frail and submissive, while a plot involving the Emperor's hidden illness and a secret treatment unfolds, hinting at deeper schemes in the palace.What sinister plan is being set into motion against the Emperor and the Virtuous Consort?

A sinister plot to poison His Majesty is revealed as the conspirators discuss ending Consort Vivian's life and ensuring the king's declining health with a stronger dose of poison, all while feigning concern for his wellbeing.Will His Majesty survive the deadly dose planned for him tonight?

The Emperor is shown concern for the Virtuous Consort's difficult pregnancy, while secretly ordering to prioritize the baby's life over hers, revealing a sinister plot.Will the Virtuous Consort survive the Emperor's cruel orders?

The Consort, pregnant with the Emperor's heir, is under house arrest by the Empress's orders, revealing the Empress's cold-blooded nature and her manipulation by the Chancellor for revenge.Will the Consort's unborn child survive the Empress's deadly schemes?

Lady Vivian is in labor, and while she is incapacitated due to increased medication, the Queen and her allies plot to take the child—confirmed to be a prince—to establish a new emperor, disregarding Vivian's fate. Consort Liora and the Queen’s midwife arrive at Gloriana Hall, setting the stage for a tense confrontation over the newborn’s future.Will Consort Liora and her allies succeed in protecting Lady Vivian’s child from the Queen’s ruthless plans?

Consort Vivian is in labor, but a sinister plot is revealed as Consort Liora and her family prepare to seize the throne using the newborn baby, while the Royal Guards are mysteriously replaced, signaling a coup in progress.Will the conspirators succeed in their plan to overthrow the throne, or will someone uncover their treachery in time?

A long-planned scheme faces unexpected resistance as the Warden General's private soldiers refuse to comply, and the revelation of Celina Song's involvement in Consort Vivian's death adds a shocking twist to the power struggle.With the child now a pivotal piece in the game of thrones, who will emerge victorious in this deadly power struggle?

Isabella Alden's true allegiance is revealed as she confesses to her long-standing deception and collaboration with the enemy, while Liora steps forward to protect Consort Vivian's child under secret orders.Will Liora succeed in her mission to protect the child and bring down the Empress?

Consort Vivian confronts her betrayer, revealing her survival and intent for revenge, while uncovering the true mastermind behind her downfall—Isabella Alden and the Empress herself.Will Vivian’s thirst for vengeance lead her to strike against the Empress next?

The Empress's daily poisoning of the Emperor is revealed, and a mysterious ally offers to help the protagonist escape the Cold Palace in exchange for assistance in overthrowing the Empress, leading to a tense confrontation and a dramatic failure at the final step.Who is the mysterious ally, and will they succeed in their next attempt to overthrow the Empress?

Isabella Alden outmaneuvers her enemies by pretending to be under house arrest, ultimately revealing her strategic brilliance as she orchestrates the downfall of her adversaries with the Warden General's army and an impeachment memorial.Will Isabella's calculated revenge secure her victory, or will unforeseen consequences emerge from the shadows?

Isabella Alden confronts her sister Selina's ruthlessness as she learns the Chancellor's household has been completely wiped out, leaving no survivors, highlighting Selina's unforgiving nature and the deep betrayal within the family.Will Isabella find a way to retaliate against Selina's merciless actions, or will she succumb to the overwhelming odds stacked against her?

Isabella Alden confronts her impostor sister, who stole her identity and lived a life of luxury, revealing deep-seated betrayal and unresolved vengeance.What cruel fate awaits the imposter sister now that Isabella has returned for revenge?

The protagonist confronts Isabella Alden, revealing past betrayals and beginning her long-awaited revenge by making her experience the pain she once inflicted.Will Isabella Alden endure the revenge, or will she find a way to escape the protagonist's wrath?