Juliette tries to convince Prince Lucian that her actions were innocent, but tensions escalate when he threatens her relationship with Felix, leading to a confrontation about Lillian's custody.Will Juliette risk everything to keep Lillian, or will Prince Lucian's threats force her to back down?

The prince and his advisor devise a plan to control Juliette by finding her a flirty but loyal partner, ultimately selecting Roland Stone due to his close ties with both the prince and Juliette's family.Will Roland successfully tame Juliette's rebellious nature, or will their connection spark unexpected consequences?

Lillian falls ill with a fever, causing distress among those around her, especially Juliette who steps in to care for her. Prince Lucian's lack of action sparks tension, highlighting his questionable parenting. The episode focuses on the immediate concern for Lillian's health and the underlying familial conflicts.Will Lillian recover in time for the Dragon Boat Festival, and how will the strained relationships evolve?

Juliette interrupts a training session to request funds for festival outfits, leading to a heated exchange about financial responsibilities and past relationships.Will Juliette's bold demand for satin unravel deeper tensions with her royal counterpart?

Juliette receives luxurious silk from Prince Lucian, intended for Lillian, highlighting his thoughtfulness. Meanwhile, her father reveals he gave away a large sum of silver gifted by the Emperor to struggling subordinates, despite their own financial debts, particularly to Prince Lucian.Will Prince Lucian demand repayment of the debt, and how will Juliette handle the financial strain?

Juliette prepares special dishes for the Dragon Boat Festival banquet, which catch the attention of the Emperor, leading to a discussion about a potential match between her and Prince Lucian.Will Juliette's culinary skills pave the way for an unexpected royal romance?

Juliette's peaceful life is disrupted when the Emperor announces at the Dragon Boat Festival banquet that she is to become Lucian's concubine, leading to her desperate plea to her family to help her avoid the unwanted marriage.Will Juliette's family succeed in helping her escape this forced betrothal?

Juliette is determined to avoid marriage and devises a plan with Edward to fake an illness, while expressing her desire to remain single and not be a burden to her brother.Will Juliette's plan to avoid marriage succeed, or will her family's expectations force her into a union she doesn't want?

Elliot expresses his admiration for Prince Lucian, citing his height and horse-riding skills, which sparks a light-hearted rivalry with Roland, as the family discusses whether Lucian will visit.Will Prince Lucian's visit deepen the bonds or stir up new rivalries?

Juliette and the Prince engage in a tense and flirtatious exchange, revealing underlying romantic tensions amidst their public 'fake' relationship, while others around them grow suspicious of their true feelings.Will Juliette and the Prince's hidden feelings finally come to light in the next episode?

Juliette's past comes knocking when her abusive grandmother from the Greenwood family arrives at the Whitmore residence, demanding to see Gregory and causing a heated confrontation with the household.Will Juliette's father side with his daughter or yield to the demands of her manipulative grandmother?

Juliette confronts her wicked grandmother, revealing her unexpected status as Prince Lucian's Secondary Consort, which shifts the power dynamics dramatically.Will Juliette's new title protect her from her grandmother's schemes, or will it bring even more trouble?

The household is in turmoil as the grandmother arrives with intentions to marry Edward to Vera, causing tension and conflict with Juliette, who openly defies her grandmother's manipulations and threats. The episode culminates in a heated confrontation where Juliette challenges her grandmother's authority, risking the family's standing with the prince.Will Juliette's defiance lead to the family's downfall or will she outmaneuver her grandmother's schemes?

Juliette's grandmother criticizes the family's modest meal, leading to a tense exchange about finances. Juliette secretly plans to use her hidden earnings from pickles and remedies to improve their situation. Meanwhile, she orchestrates a dinner invitation to her grandfather and Prince Lucian, hoping to intimidate her grandmother and improve their circumstances.Will Juliette's plan to use Prince Lucian's presence to control her grandmother succeed?

Juliette Whitmore navigates a tense dinner with Prince Lucian, balancing her grandmother's rural manners and the prince's temper, while subtly manipulating the situation to her advantage and revealing her disdain for royal protocols.Will Juliette's bold defiance of Prince Lucian lead to unexpected consequences in their next encounter?

Juliette is caught in a dilemma when her servant Vera expresses her desire to become a dowry maid for Prince Lucian, revealing the financial and emotional complexities of their relationships.Will Juliette allow Vera to join Prince Lucian's household, or will she protect her from potential heartache?

Juliette's cousin attempts to manipulate Prince Lucian by adding an extra dowry maid, leading to a heated confrontation and the Prince's decision to confront Juliette the next day.Will Prince Lucian's confrontation with Juliette reveal her true intentions or ignite a deeper conflict?

Juliette and Lillian discuss their dislike for the great-grandmother, with Juliette planning to endure her presence for a month before taking action once her father supports her, while also reassuring Lillian about her aunt's marital status.Will Juliette's plan to win her father's support succeed against the great-grandmother?

Juliette and the children are interrupted by the prince, who has a private conversation with her, revealing tensions and assigning her a strict etiquette teacher, Madam Thorn, to keep her in line.Will Juliette endure Madam Thorn's harsh lessons or find a way to escape her scrutiny?

Juliette Whitmore finds herself in an awkward royal etiquette lesson where she is tasked with assisting the prince in an unexpectedly personal manner, leading to a humorous yet revealing exchange about her new role.Will Juliette continue to resist the prince's demands, or will she find a way to turn this situation to her advantage?