Evelyn Sterling pleads with her sister Josephine to release Lucas, unaware that he is actually Emperor Lucian Prescott. Josephine, consumed by jealousy, threatens to kill them both, but the Empress Dowager intervenes, revealing Lucas's true identity.Will Evelyn accept the truth about Lucas's identity and what will this mean for their relationship?

Evelyn discovers the beggar she married is actually Emperor Lucian Prescott, leading to a dramatic confrontation where Lucian orders the execution of the Sterlings in a fit of rage.Will Evelyn be able to save her family from the Emperor's deadly decree?

Emperor Lucian Prescott delivers swift justice by discharging Edmund Montague from his position and locking him up with Adrian for their crimes, while also showing mercy under the influence of his advisors.Will Lucian's mercy come back to haunt him as he rushes to check on the injured Evelyn?

Evelyn Sterling discovers that the beggar she chose is actually Emperor Lucian Prescott, leading to a confrontation where Lucian declares his love for her and his intention to make her empress, despite his mother's objections and her demand for Evelyn to pass a test.Will Evelyn be able to pass the Empress's test and secure her place by Lucian's side?

On the day the Sterlings cast the silk ball to choose a husband, Evelyn Sterling accidentally throws hers to a beggar, while her scheming sister Josephine wins the noble Adrian Montague. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. The “beggar” is actually Emperor Lucian Prescott. So when power meets disguise… who will truly rule the game?

Evelyn learns about her father's exile and finds comfort in the promise of protection from her mysterious companion, who secures her a position in the palace, hinting at a future together away from the court.Will Evelyn uncover the true identity of her protector before their planned escape?

Evelyn Sterling, mistakenly believed to be a new maid at the Imperial Household Bureau, is surprised by the special treatment she receives, hinting at a hidden royal connection as the 'beggar' she chose might actually be Emperor Lucian Prescott in disguise.Will Evelyn uncover the true identity of the 'beggar' and what will it mean for her future?

Evelyn is favored with easier tasks at work, sparking jealousy and resentment from her coworker who accuses her of playing tricks to gain special treatment, leading to a heated confrontation.Will Evelyn's coworker's resentment escalate into something more dangerous?

Evelyn Sterling is accused of stealing a royal Dragon Jade Pendant, leading to a chase and confrontation.Will Evelyn be able to prove her innocence or is she in deeper trouble than she realizes?

Emperor Lucian Prescott disguises himself as a bureau matron to secretly observe Evelyn Sterling, but his plans are disrupted when Evelyn is falsely accused of stealing his jade pendant.Will Evelyn discover the truth behind the matron's identity?

Evelyn is falsely accused of theft by Josephine, but the pendant in question is revealed to be the Dragon Jade Pendant, a gift from Emperor Lucian, exposing Josephine's scheme.Will Josephine face consequences for her deceit, or will she find a way to turn the situation to her advantage?

Evelyn is accused of stealing the Emperor's Dragon Jade Pendant, sparking a tense confrontation where she must defend herself without revealing Lucian's true identity.Will Evelyn be able to prove her innocence without exposing Lucian's secret?

Evelyn takes charge at the Bureau, appointing Madam Williams as the new steward and enforcing strict discipline, while also ensuring justice for the falsely accused.Will Evelyn's strict new regime uncover more secrets within the Bureau?

Emperor Lucian, disguised as a beggar named Lucas, sneaks out to see Evelyn, rejecting Miss Caldwell's visit and risking exposure of his true identity.Will Lucian's disguise hold up when he confronts Evelyn about Langston's actions?

Evelyn reveals the origin of her jade pendant, explaining it was awarded to her father by the Emperor, while Lucas promises to help her escape her current predicament.Will Evelyn's connection to the Emperor through the jade pendant lead to her freedom or more trouble?

Evelyn is subjected to demeaning tasks by Madam Williams, including cleaning toilet bowls and sweeping the courtyard, while also being assigned the impossible chore of collecting morning dew for medicine by dawn.Will Evelyn manage to fulfill Madam Williams' impossible demand, or will her defiance spark a rebellion?

Evelyn Sterling faces false accusations of theft in the Imperial Palace, defending herself against Madam Williams' and others' slander while navigating the strict palace rules.Will Evelyn be able to clear her name, or will the palace's strict rules condemn her?

Evelyn, who accidentally threw her silk ball to a beggar, discovers that the 'beggar' is actually Emperor Lucian Prescott, leading to a shocking revelation in the Imperial Palace.Will Evelyn's newfound knowledge about the Emperor's true identity change the course of her fate?

Evelyn encounters a beggar who is actually Emperor Lucian Prescott in disguise, leading to a tense moment where his identity is almost revealed, but Master Langley intervenes to cover up the truth.Will Evelyn discover the Emperor's true identity before it's too late?

Evelyn Sterling is accused of stealing Emperor Lucian Prescott's jade pendant, raising suspicions about her mysterious connections and the leniency shown towards her.Will Evelyn be able to clear her name before the Emperor finds out the truth?