Adrian struggles with his loyalty between his adoptive mother and his biological mother, Isolde Whitmore, who has returned. The adoptive mother, feeling threatened, plots to regain Adrian's attention by feigning illness, while Adrian is torn between understanding her and protecting Isolde. The tension escalates as the adoptive mother reveals her intentions to 'deal with' Isolde, just as Adrian overhears her.Will Adrian confront his adoptive mother about her sinister plans?

The emperor visits his adoptive mother at the Longevity Palace late at night, where she prepares his favorite osmanthus cakes, reminiscing about his childhood. He apologizes for a previous conflict and pleads for peace between her and his birth mother, but she secretly vows to eliminate the birth mother, revealing her true intentions.Will the emperor discover his adoptive mother's dark plan before it's too late?

The Empress Dowager and the Grand Consort bond over picking flowers for Adrian, but the seemingly innocent meeting takes a dark turn when the Grand Consort leads the Empress Dowager to the lakeside pavilion, where danger may lurk.Will the Empress Dowager fall into a trap set by the Grand Consort?

The Empress Dowager and General Hawthorne are found unconscious after a mysterious incident by the lake, with the General suffering a severe head injury. The Emperor is desperate to save the General, while questions arise about the true nature of the accident.Was the Empress Dowager's fall into the lake truly an accident, or is there a darker plot at play?

The emperor questions Isolde about her mysterious fall into the lake, hinting at a possible assassination attempt, while secretly investigating the Grand Consort's involvement.Will the emperor uncover the truth behind Isolde's accident and the Grand Consort's schemes?

A tense confrontation reveals a dangerous alliance and a threat to expose a dark secret involving the Empress Dowager's fate.Will the maid's forgotten past be the key to uncovering the truth?

A grieving mother seeks vengeance for her daughter's death by conspiring to poison the Emperor, while the amnesiac palace maid unknowingly prepares to deliver the deadly osmanthus cakes to her own son.Will the Emperor recognize the danger in his mother's offering before it's too late?

The Grand Consort is accused of poisoning the Emperor, leading to a tense confrontation where she is arrested, and a shocking revelation hints at a deeper conspiracy involving the Emperor's potential demise.Will the Emperor survive the poison, and who is truly behind this deadly plot?

Isolde Whitmore is accused of poisoning the emperor, Adrian, but claims innocence and insists she is his birth mother. The real perpetrator reveals themselves, turning the situation into a deadly confrontation.Will Isolde be able to prove her innocence and save Adrian from the poison?

The Grand Consort reveals her jealousy and resentment towards the Empress Dowager, admitting she poisoned Adrian to regain the Emperor's affection, and demands a cruel test for the antidote.Will the Empress Dowager endure the burning coals to save Adrian?

A desperate plea unfolds as someone risks severe injury by walking on hot charcoal to secure an antidote, showcasing a high-stakes moment of sacrifice and negotiation.Will the mysterious figure honor their promise and provide the life-saving antidote?

The Grand Consort poisons the Emperor, leading to a power grab by the Chancellor, while the Emperor's true mother pleads to see her son, unaware of the deadly conspiracy unfolding.Will the Imperial Guards arrive in time to save the Emperor from the traitors?

Alaric Elwood reveals his true intentions, betraying the Grand Consort who was used as a pawn in his scheme to kill the emperor, leaving her to face dire consequences.Will the Grand Consort survive Alaric's deadly betrayal?

The emperor confronts an assassin who threatens his life, revealing a chilling plan for revenge while hinting at a deeper conspiracy involving his missing mother.Will the emperor uncover the truth about his mother before it's too late?

The Emperor confronts the Grand Consort, revealing he knew about her poisoning attempt all along and had prepared for it with General Hawthorne's help, expressing his deep disappointment in her betrayal.Will the Emperor finally expose the Grand Consort's treachery to the entire palace?

Trust is shattered as accusations fly, leading to a dangerous confrontation where a life is threatened to control the situation.Will the hostage survive the deadly standoff?

In a tense standoff, the emperor is forced to choose between his throne and his mother's life, revealing deep familial bonds and the lengths he will go to protect her.Will the emperor truly give up his throne to save his mother, or is there another plan in motion?

In a heart-wrenching moment, the emperor's mother, now a palace maid with no memory of her past, expresses her unwavering love and willingness to sacrifice for her son's safety, leading to a dramatic and violent order from the emperor to hunt down Alaric Elwood.Will the emperor uncover the truth about his mother's identity amidst the chaos?

The Empress Dowager survives an assassination attempt but is left in a fragile state, prompting the Emperor to vow never to let her get hurt again, only to surprise her with the announcement of a husband selection banquet.Will the Empress Dowager comply with the Emperor's plans for her future?

The emperor tries to convince his mother, now a palace maid with amnesia, to choose a husband from a selection of suitors in the Imperial Garden, but she hesitates, preferring to stay by his side.Will the mother finally accept a suitor, or will her bond with the emperor prevail?