Alison Hale cures the Empress Dowager, sparking jealousy and a plot against her. Meanwhile, the beggar, who is actually the Emperor in disguise, is accused of stealing the Emperor's token, leading to a tense confrontation with the authorities.Will the Emperor reveal his true identity to save Alison and himself from the false accusations?

Alex Grayson, mistaken for a beggar, is accused of stealing the imperial token. Despite the magistrate's threats and plans for torture, Alex boldly claims the token is his and hints at his true identity as the emperor, turning the tables on his accusers.Will the magistrate believe Alex's shocking claim to be the emperor?

Alex Grayson is accused of impersonating the Emperor and stealing from the imperial palace, leading to threats of execution for him and his family, while Alison's sister suggests seeking help from the Empress Dowager.Will the Empress Dowager intervene to save Alex and his family from execution?

Alex Grayson pleads guilty to stealing the badge to protect his family, but denies the more serious charge of impersonating the Emperor, leading to a dramatic courtroom breakout.Will Alex's family be able to rescue him from the heavily guarded dungeon?

Alison and her family are framed by Clara and her allies, leading to Alex Grayson's imprisonment. Alison and her son devise a plan to rescue Alex during his execution, while Clara gloats over their impending doom.Will Alison succeed in rescuing Alex and clearing his name?

Otis and his father are framed for a crime they didn't commit, leading to their imprisonment and death row sentence, while their faith in Otis's mother's ability to rescue them remains strong.Will Otis's mother be able to rescue them before it's too late?

A father pleads desperately to save his son from execution, only to be extorted by a corrupt magistrate demanding half of their family's wealth, leading to a confrontation about justice and corruption.Will the father's sacrifice be enough to save his son, or will the magistrate's greed lead to even greater consequences?

Alison's family is falsely accused and brought to the execution ground, where the Empress Dowager intervenes, leading to a dramatic confrontation that tests the family's unity and reveals deeper schemes.Will Alison's family escape execution and uncover the truth behind their wrongful accusation?

The magistrate is struck by lightning after falsely accusing Alex Grayson of theft, leading to chaos and a potential execution that is mysteriously halted by unseen forces.Who is behind the sudden intervention that saves Alex and his companions from execution?

Alison and her allies successfully rescue her father and Otis from execution, but their victory is short-lived as the magistrate and his forces prepare to counterattack, trapping them in a dangerous standoff.Will Alison and her family escape the magistrate's deadly trap?

Alison and her family are caught in a dangerous situation, facing execution for breaking someone out. Despite the overwhelming odds, they refuse to abandon each other, showcasing their deep loyalty and bond.Will Alison and her family find a way to escape certain death?

The Empress Dowager unexpectedly arrives, revealing the true identity of the beggar as the Emperor and exposing the magistrate's wrongful actions, leading to a dramatic confrontation.Will the magistrate face the consequences for his actions against the Emperor?

Alison and her half-sister Clara's parents discover the truth about the beggar being the emperor in disguise, leading to a mix of shock and reconciliation as past deeds come to light.Will Alison's mother truly forgive the emperor's deception, or is there more trouble brewing?

The emperor reveals his true identity and delivers swift justice to the corrupt officials, including the county magistrate and his accomplices, while plotting to catch Dylan Foster and Clara Hale for their schemes.Will the emperor succeed in capturing Dylan Foster and Clara Hale in the rescheduled palace exam?

Alison, exhausted from training, pleads with her mother for mercy, only to be reminded of her duties by the Emperor, who playfully yet firmly teaches her a lesson about the seriousness of marriage and the word 'divorce'.Will Alison's determination to stay married to the Emperor be tested further in the palace?

The imperial exam date is suddenly moved up, and Alison's husband-to-be, confident but cautious, seeks the Hale family's help to secure the exam questions in advance, revealing a risky plan involving bribery.Will the Hale family's daring plan to cheat in the imperial exam succeed, or will their actions lead to disastrous consequences?

The Hale family is pressured into selling their assets to fund their son-in-law's ambitions to become the top scholar, believing his success will elevate their status and wealth.Will their gamble on the son-in-law's success pay off, or will it lead to the Hale family's downfall?

Dylan Foster attempts to bribe his way into passing the imperial exam by offering money to Samuel Reed, revealing the Hale family's involvement in the scheme, while the Emperor devises a plan to expose the deceit by setting a trap with the Nine Linked Rings puzzle.Will Dylan fall into the Emperor's trap during the imperial exam?

The Emperor, disguised as a beggar, confronts a subject who previously accused him of impersonation, revealing his true identity and turning the tables on his accuser.Will the Emperor's true identity be revealed to everyone, or will he continue his disguise to uncover more secrets?

Alison's father presents the Nine Linked Rings puzzle to Dylan, setting a test for his qualification in the palace selection, while family dynamics and playful banter reveal underlying tensions and expectations.Will Dylan solve the Nine Linked Rings puzzle and prove himself worthy for the palace selection?