The Emperor, seemingly aware of the imposter queen's preferences, orders a special meal tailored to her tastes, hinting at a deeper knowledge of her true identity.Will the Emperor's apparent knowledge of her true preferences lead to the unraveling of the imposter queen's vengeful plan?

Ryan's careless mistake with the spicy congee leads to the shocking revelation that the woman posing as the Empress is not Celia Reed, exposing her true identity.Will the impostor's true intentions be uncovered now that her identity has been revealed?

The Emperor wakes up to the news that Celia Reed and her mother have been executed, hinting at a past conflict that may have been forgotten or suppressed.What dark secrets lie behind Celia Reed's execution, and how will it affect the impostor queen's plans?

The Emperor discovers Lady Lydia, who was revived but has lost her sanity due to prolonged abuse, and orders her treatment while also instructing to tail the Empress. Meanwhile, the Empress receives a letter revealing her mother's abduction, likely orchestrated by Charles Reed, prompting her to take action by hosting a family banquet to confront her father.Will the Empress uncover the truth behind her mother's disappearance at the family banquet?

The Empress's true identity as Celine Reed is exposed when she defends her birth mother Lydia Lynn, revealing her deception and sparking a dangerous confrontation.Will the Emperor believe the accusations against the Empress, or will he stand by her side?

During a banquet, Charles Reed is punished for failing to discipline his household after his daughter deceives the Emperor. Meanwhile, the protagonist suffers from the painful effects of the face-change curse on the full moon night, torn between her revenge mission and the unexpected affection from the Emperor.Will she succumb to the agony of the curse or find a way to break free from her vengeful path?

The impostor Empress struggles to maintain her composure as the backlash pain from her disguise intensifies, while suspicions arise about the real Empress's scandalous behavior.Will the impostor's secret be exposed as the truth about the real Empress's scandal unfolds?

The Emperor is informed that the Empress has been secretly meeting with an outsider, a crime punishable by death. Upon confronting the situation, the Emperor discovers the outsider is not a eunuch as presumed, raising suspicions about hidden motives and schemes.What is the outsider's true identity and what dangerous secrets is he hiding?

Lady Rose accuses the Empress of having an affair with another man, leading the Emperor to confront her in her chambers in a tense and dramatic scene.Will the Empress be able to prove her innocence or will the Emperor's suspicions lead to her downfall?

The Empress is accused of hiding a man in her chambers, but a search reveals no man, only a mysterious man's pouch, deepening the intrigue.What secrets does the mysterious pouch hold, and how will it impact the Empress's precarious position?

The Empress's mother accuses her of committing adultery with Harris, a eunuch, presenting a pouch as evidence. However, the Emperor dismisses the accusations, defending Harris and questioning the mother's motives, leading to a tense confrontation.Will the Empress's mother's shocking accusation lead to a deeper investigation that could unravel hidden truths?

Celine Reed, disguised as the Empress, manipulates the Emperor into punishing Rose Laws, her own mother, for slandering the Empress, showcasing her ruthless quest for revenge while maintaining her facade.Will Celine's true identity be revealed as her revenge plot deepens?

The daughter reveals her father's dark schemes, including manipulating her sister into fabricating the Face-Change story and plotting to eliminate her, while expressing her gratitude towards Lady Lydia for her kindness.Will the daughter's confession lead to justice for her sister and Lady Lydia?

The Emperor confronts Charles Reed for his cruelty towards his wife and daughter, revealing shocking truths about the Empress's identity and a new arrival from the Yi tribe.Will the Emperor discover the true identity of the Empress and what secrets does the Yi tribe envoy hold?

The Emperor confronts the woman he believed to be Celia Reed, accusing her of faking her death and deceiving the throne. She claims to have become the Yi tribe's holy maiden and presents herself as the real Celia Reed, but the Emperor reveals he knows her true identity as an impostor.Will the Emperor expose her deceit or keep her secret?

The Emperor discovers the Empress's true identity as Celine Reed, the abused legitimate daughter of Marquis Reed, and realizes his past feelings for Celia Reed were based on deception, while his affection for Celine grows.Will the Emperor's newfound love for Celine survive the deadly schemes of the vengeful eunuch?

The Emperor confesses his love to the impostor, revealing he knew her true identity all along, while the deadly eunuch exposes her past treachery, creating a tense confrontation between love, revenge, and hidden truths.Will she choose revenge or love when her past crimes are revealed?

As the Saintess of the Yi Tribe, the protagonist faces opposition from the Empress Dowager, who threatens to expose her true identity unless she is banished, leading to a tense standoff with the Emperor caught in the middle.Will the Emperor's protection be enough to shield her from the Empress Dowager's wrath?

The Emperor reveals to Celine that he has known her true identity from the beginning, having noticed her unusual concern for Lady Lydia and investigated her past. He assures her that he is not angry about her deception and declares his acceptance of her true self, Celine Reed, as his empress. He also informs her that her mother is safe and promises a future reunion.Will Celine's past come back to haunt her, or can she truly embrace her new identity as the Empress?

The Empress Dowager reveals her past intervention in saving Celia from poisoned wine, repaying a debt to the Reed family, while plotting to use Celia's newfound favor to manipulate the Emperor, marking a shift in palace alliances.Will Celia's pliability lead her into a trap or can she outmaneuver the Empress Dowager's schemes?