After a year of rigorous training under his mother's watch, the young swordsman is finally granted a day of freedom, only to be immediately tempted by the allure of a new casino with his friend Master Chance, setting the stage for potential trouble.Will the young swordsman's day of freedom lead him into dangerous waters at the new casino?

Master Chance is caught in a gambling spree, losing all his money and desperately asking for more, only to be interrupted by urgent news of Silan's troops advancing at the border, hinting at a looming conflict.Will the sudden border threat force Master Chance to abandon his reckless gambling habits and rise to the occasion?

Lucia Lo manipulates Chance Rules into joining the army by exploiting his ego, but secretly plots his demise by revealing the army's route to the enemy.Will Chance Rules survive the betrayal and return victorious, or will Lucia's devious plan succeed?

Lucia Lo collapses upon hearing news of her son Chance's ambush by barbarians, while her enemies plot to eliminate her family at the upcoming New Year Banquet.Will Chance survive the ambush and can Lucia Lo thwart her enemies' deadly plans?

The Empress accuses the York Family of treason and reveals her brother's murder by them, but the Emperor dismisses her claims, siding with the loyal York Family and punishing the Empress by sending her to the Buddha Temple.Will the Empress uncover the truth about the York Family's betrayal?

Madam Hales proposes a strategic plan to the Emperor to lure the Silan troops into the rugged terrain of Hango Pass to secure a victory, while Lucia Lo's family faces dire circumstances with her mother ill, sister imprisoned, and brother missing, warning the Emperor about Miranda Hales.Will the Emperor heed Lucia's warning and uncover Miranda Hales' true intentions?

During a royal banquet celebrating border victories, Madam Hales drugs the attendees and reveals her plot to control the throne by forcing the Emperor to abdicate in favor of Prince Leo, exposing her true intentions as a power-hungry traitor.Will the Emperor succumb to Madam Hales' demands or find a way to thwart her coup?

The Empress Dowager threatens the Emperor with his son's life to force him into signing a decree, revealing her alliance with Silan's cavalry for treasonous gains, while the Emperor strategizes a counterattack at Hango Pass.Will the Emperor's strategy at Hango Pass thwart the Empress Dowager's treasonous plans?

Lucia Lo uncovers a plot by the York Family to undermine the Rules Family by using Ford as a pawn, revealing Madam Hales' involvement in the conspiracy and her attempts to manipulate Jade Tam to seduce influential figures for their gain.Will Lucia Lo be able to expose the full extent of the York Family's treachery before they strike again?

A power-hungry noblewoman's treasonous plot is exposed as she seeks revenge against Lucia Lo, aiming to overthrow the Grand Duke’s Mansion and the empire, but her schemes ultimately fail, leading to her downfall.Will Prince Leo's fate as a hostage in Silan further destabilize the empire?

The episode reveals Miranda Hales' ambitious plot to rebel, which was uncovered by Lucia Lo. The Empress's offenses were staged, and the York Family's rebellion is exposed. Lucia's family is rewarded for their loyalty, while Miranda faces execution, refusing to repent for her ruthless actions.With Miranda's downfall, what new threats will emerge in the court for Lucia Lo?