"What if the emperor who toiled for his people was the very reason they starved? Emperor Leon works the fields to inspire his court, receiving a golden rice stalk that promises abundance. But the blessing shatters when an assassin storms in, bearing the ashes of a million famine victims. Who stole the grain and who will pay in blood?"

"What if the emperor who toiled for his people was the very reason they starved? Emperor Leon works the fields to inspire his court, receiving a golden rice stalk that promises abundance. But the blessing shatters when an assassin storms in, bearing the ashes of a million famine victims. Who stole the grain and who will pay in blood?"

A confrontation erupts when a corrupt official tries to shield himself behind Prince Turry's influence, only to be met with fierce defiance and accusations of ruining the people's lives. The tension escalates as the official's loyalty to the Emperor is questioned, revealing deep-seated resentment towards the corrupt elite.Will this bold defiance spark a rebellion against the corrupt powers that be?

Emperor Leon's guards detain an imposter claiming to be a Capital official, raising suspicions about his origins and motives during the critical Feast of Fortune.What secrets does the imposter hold about the stolen grain and the looming famine?

Nina Jones confronts Victor Zane about his corruption and cruelty, revealing his betrayal of the Empire and the people, leading to a tense standoff where Nina threatens to kill him, only to reveal her authority as an imperial envoy.Will Nina execute Victor Zane on the spot for his crimes against the Empire?

A corrupt official is confronted by the imperial envoy, leading to a shocking confession about widespread bribery.Will the imperial envoy uncover the full extent of the corruption?

In this intense confrontation, Zane and Ward's corrupt activities are laid bare, revealing their exploitation of the innocent and embezzlement of funds meant for the people. The depth of their deceit shocks even their accomplices, and the shadow of Prince Turry's influence looms large over the scandal.Will Prince Turry step forward to answer for the chaos his underlings have caused?

An imperial envoy arrives in Lurien, claiming authority, but is met with doubt and hostility from Prince Turry's followers. The confrontation escalates as servants are punished for speaking out, hinting at deeper conspiracies and the prince's potential involvement in the emperor's misfortunes.Will the truth behind Prince Turry's actions finally come to light?

Mark Hale confronts the corrupt official Charles Winters about the missing grain, only to discover that Winters has already allied with Prince Turry and shipped the grain away, leaving thousands to starve. Despite Hale's status as a royal envoy, Winters dismisses his authority and orders his guards to attack, revealing the depth of the conspiracy against the emperor.Will Mark Hale survive the attack and uncover the truth behind the stolen grain?

A minor official, acting as a royal envoy, confronts the arrogance and threats from Prince Turry's house and the City Guards, revealing a deep-seated power struggle and corruption within the capital's hierarchy.Will the minor official survive the impending danger and uncover the truth behind the corruption?

Emperor Leon confronts corrupt officials who exploit the people, revealing their misdeeds and hinting at an impending reckoning, while preparing for a final confrontation with Prince Turry.Will Emperor Leon's confrontation with Prince Turry expose the full extent of the corruption?

Prince Turry arrives and is presented with records of beauties from across the land, a gift that pleases him greatly. In return, he rewards the official with control over a recent batch of grain, hinting at corruption. However, the scene takes a dark turn as the laws of the Empire are mentioned, threatening severe punishment for trafficking women, including death for large-scale offenses.Will Prince Turry's corruption be exposed, or will he evade the Empire's harsh laws?

A minor official from the capital disrupts the lavish banquet of a corrupt lord by exposing his illegal land seizure and extravagant construction, threatening severe punishment under the empire's law.Will the corrupt lord face justice, or will he find a way to silence the official?

A former ally confronts Emperor Leon, accusing him of abandoning their shared vows and the people's welfare for personal comfort, revealing deep-seated resentment and a fractured alliance.Will Emperor Leon's past actions come back to haunt him as his allies turn against him?

A royal envoy, mistaken for a stray dog, faces humiliation by a prince at a feast, sparking a tense confrontation about power and morality.Will the envoy's defiance ignite a rebellion or will he be silenced forever?

Prince Turry's followers mock the idea of serving him, but tensions rise when the consequences of neglecting the people's welfare are highlighted, leading to a chilling ultimatum between loyalty and death.Will Ryan choose to serve Prince Turry or face the deadly consequences of defiance?

A tense confrontation unfolds as the Emperor's envoy, Ethan, is threatened by Prince Turry's loyalists, revealing deep-seated corruption and the dangerous belief that Prince Turry's closeness to the Emperor makes him untouchable, even as Ethan uncovers their crimes.Will Ethan survive the wrath of Prince Turry and expose the truth to the Emperor?

The Emperor's brother is revealed to be a low-ranking official, shocking everyone as he confesses his true identity and the unintended gifts he received, leading to a tense confrontation with the Emperor.Will the Emperor forgive his brother for hiding the truth?

A shocking revelation exposes the brutal reality in Lurien, where young girls are disfigured and young men are maimed, all under Prince Turry's rule, while the court remains oblivious to his tyranny.Will the emperor finally uncover the full extent of Prince Turry's atrocities?

Emperor Leon confronts a former brother-in-arms over betrayal, upholding their old vow of 'no grave, no mercy' for those who harm the people, setting the stage for a brutal reckoning.Will Emperor Leon be able to carry out justice without losing himself in the process?