Sara faces humiliation from her mother-in-law over her marriage dynamics, while the palace intrigue heats up as Noble Consort arrives, signaling rising tensions and power struggles among the concubines under the Empress's watch.Will Sara navigate the treacherous palace politics or succumb to the vipers surrounding her?

Master Virtue, newly promoted, faces accusations of disrespect and cursing the Empress by wearing white gardenias, leading to a heated confrontation in the palace that threatens her position.Will Master Virtue be able to clear her name, or will she be banished to the Cold Palace?

After a great victory at Qilian Mountains, Duke Samuel Jane defies the emperor's order to retreat and chases the enemy recklessly, risking his men's lives for personal glory. Meanwhile, his daughter Concubine Jane stirs trouble at Serenity Palace, leading to the brutal flogging of Concubine Virtue by the Empress. The defiance of the duke and the arrogance of his daughter spark a chain of events that threaten to disrupt the fragile balance of power in the palace.Will the emperor tolerate the Jane family's defiance, or will their actions lead to their downfall?

Concubine Virtue is nearly beaten to death over a gardenia gifted by the Emperor, leading to a dramatic confrontation where the Emperor intervenes, demotes Concubine Jane, and expresses his disappointment in the Queen for allowing such injustice.Will the Queen regain the Emperor's trust, or will Concubine Virtue rise to power?

Amidst the royal court's intricate power plays, Consort Virtue receives unexpected favor from the Emperor, including a forbidden phoenix hairpin, sparking jealousy and a deadly plot from the Jane sisters to eliminate her.Will the Jane sisters' plot to remove Consort Virtue succeed, or will their scheme backfire?

Chloe Jane's face is severely harmed after ingesting the toxic herb Snowseed, leading to accusations against Concubine Virtue and her maid. A tense confrontation unfolds in the palace as the Empress seeks justice, but the truth remains unclear.Will the real culprit behind Chloe Jane's poisoning be revealed?

In a bid to prove her innocence, Sara suggests a test involving Summerlace sap that reveals who handled the poison Snowseed, leading to Jane's exposure as the true culprit.Will Jane face the consequences for her repeated attempts to frame Concubine Virtue?

Chloe Jane is accused of framing Concubine Virtue and faces punishment, but news of the Duke of State Defense's victories on the battlefield sways the Emperor to show mercy. Meanwhile, Concubine Virtue unexpectedly pledges her loyalty to the Empress, hinting at deeper schemes within the palace.What secrets is Concubine Virtue hiding behind her sudden pledge of loyalty?

In a tense exchange, Sara reveals her medical knowledge and proposes a dangerous solution to restore Chloe Jane's ruined face, while also offering a fertility remedy to the suffering noblewoman, all in exchange for protection in the treacherous palace.Will the noblewoman trust Sara's risky remedies and what consequences will follow?

Concubine Virtue cleverly uses medicine to eliminate Companion Jane, a discarded pawn of the Empress, while securing her own safety due to her crucial role in the Empress's plans. Meanwhile, the Emperor discovers the Duke of State Defense's growing defiance and considers promoting Michael Casey, Concubine Virtue's father, to counterbalance the Jane family's power. The sudden death of Companion Jane shocks the court, hinting at deeper conspiracies.Will Concubine Virtue's cunning plans unravel as the court's power struggles escalate?

Companion Jane is found dead, poisoned after receiving treatment for her facial rash, leading to suspicions and accusations within the harem, particularly against Concubine Virtue who provided the medicine.Will Concubine Virtue reveal the truth behind the poisoned medicine?

Concubine Virtue is accused of poisoning Companion Jane, leading to a dramatic confrontation where she is sentenced to death, revealing deeper palace intrigues and betrayals.Will Concubine Virtue's curse come true for the Queen?

In a tense confrontation, Molly sacrifices herself by falsely confessing to swapping medicine to save Master Virtue, leading to her execution and Virtue's demotion to the Cold Palace, while Sara is left contemplating her fate.Will Sara accept the mysterious offer to escape the Cold Palace?

In a desperate bid for survival and revenge, the Noble Consort risks her life by taking fertility medicine to conceive His Majesty's heir, only to discover her rival, Noble Consort Morgan, is also pregnant—raising suspicions of a secret alliance between Morgan and Casey.Will the Noble Consort's dangerous gamble pay off, or will the rival pregnancy unravel her plans?

During a grand feast celebrating the pregnancies of the consorts, Noble Consort Morgan pleads for mercy towards Sister Casey, who is ill in the Cold Palace. However, the Empress reminds the Emperor of past betrayals, leading to Casey's exclusion from the general pardon. Meanwhile, Casey, despite her downfall, remains defiant. The episode takes a dramatic turn as the Emperor is suddenly called away due to the critical illness of the Empress Dowager.Will Sister Casey find a way to reclaim her position as the Empress Dowager's life hangs in the balance?

The Empress is revealed to be suffering from the deadly Plague, leading to a tense confrontation where Sara is called upon to tend to Her Majesty despite the risks, amid concerns for the royal heir's safety.Will Sara's medical skills be enough to save the Empress from the deadly Plague?

Secondary Consort Casey's remedy miraculously cures the Empress Dowager of a strange illness, but suspicions arise about her knowledge of the cure, leading to an investigation ordered by the Emperor.Will the investigation reveal the truth behind Casey's suspicious remedy?

Secondary Consort Casey's true healing method is revealed as she secretly uses her own blood to cure the Empress Dowager, leading to her release from the Cold Palace and restoration of her title.Will Casey's secret method of healing bring her more allies or enemies in the palace?

After regaining her title as Concubine, Sara is confronted by the Empress, who accuses her of poisoning the Empress Dowager. The tension escalates when it's revealed that the fertility pill Sara offered was secretly taken by the Empress, hinting at a deeper conspiracy. The Empress Dowager, grateful to Sara for her recovery, warns her son to treasure her, unaware of the brewing storm. The episode ends with Sara collapsing, leaving her fate uncertain.Will Sara survive the Empress's deadly scheme?

Sara Casey's selfless act of using her own blood as medicine for the Empress Dowager shocks the palace, revealing her true kindness and causing the Mother Empress to reconsider her harsh treatment of Sara.Will Sara's sacrifice finally earn her the respect and safety she deserves in the treacherous palace?