I Will Live to See the End

Fiona, accused of losing priceless velvet, faces execution but is unexpectedly saved by her estranged mother, Nanny Scott, who offers her own life. Meanwhile, Grace, determined to kill Fiona, sees her chance slip as Fiona mysteriously disappears, possibly transported into her own novel.Will Fiona survive the treacherous palace intrigues now that she's trapped in her own story?

Fiona discovers the truth about the missing velvet and confronts those who framed her, while revealing a hidden ally in Eunuch Owens.Will Fiona's knowledge of Eunuch Owens' secrets help her turn the tables against Noble Consort Eleanor?

Fiona, a lowly palace maid, boldly claims she can cure the Empress's headache with a better pillow than the priceless velvet one, risking her life and others' in a high-stakes bet.Will Fiona's unconventional pillow solution actually soothe the Empress's headache and save everyone from execution?

Fiona, realizing the Empress's favorite pillow is a key to her survival, bravely confronts the palace politics by attempting to replace it, leading to a dangerous confrontation with powerful court figures.Will Fiona's bold move save her from execution or seal her fate?

Fiona, the protagonist, devises a plan to help the Empress sleep better using special pillows, but her rival Grace attempts to sabotage her by exposing the pillows' contents, leading to a tense confrontation.Will Fiona's clever plan backfire, or will she outwit Grace and save herself from the Empress's wrath?

Fiona is accused of disrespect by tampering with the Empress's pillow, leading to a severe punishment. However, a twist reveals that the pillow's content might actually be the cause of the Empress's restful sleep, hinting at a deeper intrigue involving Consort Eleanor.Will Fiona uncover the true intentions behind the pillow's secret before it's too late?

Fiona, a minor palace maid, cleverly navigates palace intrigue by using buckwheat husks to create a pillow, aligning with the Empress's decree for thrift and filial piety. Her actions earn her a task to make another pillow for the Emperor, sparking jealousy and hidden agendas among other palace staff.Will Fiona's rise attract dangerous enemies in the palace?

Fiona and her mother discuss the dangers posed by Grace, who seems to be plotting something sinister. Meanwhile, a mysterious pillow that was present the previous night has disappeared, raising suspicions about Grace's involvement.What is Grace planning with the missing pillow?

Fiona, a palace maid, faces off against Grace, a powerful and arrogant rival who falsely claims ownership of a pillow Fiona made. Grace threatens Fiona with death if she challenges her, but Fiona confidently predicts Grace's downfall by sunset, hinting at an impending dramatic turn of events.Will Grace truly meet her demise by sunset, or is Fiona's prediction just wishful thinking?

A maid named Grace gains the Emperor's favor by presenting a frugal buckwheat pillow, leading to her promotion, but her newfound power leads her to threaten Fiona, who warns her of impending danger from Consort Eleanor. Meanwhile, the Emperor struggles with financial strains caused by General Baker's demands and Consort Eleanor's lavish lifestyle.Will Grace heed Fiona's warning or will her arrogance lead to her downfall?

Fiona, the palace maid, is accused of treason for allegedly harming the emperor with a silver needle, leading to a violent confrontation between her and the disciplinarian matron, Amelia, with Nanny Scott caught in the crossfire as the Empress Dowager's illness brings further palace intrigue.Will Fiona survive the accusations and the looming threat of being buried with the Empress Dowager?

Fiona, now the Chief Maid, faces a challenge from jealous maids who resent her promotion and favor with the Emperor. When the head eunuch arrives with news of the Emperor's injury, Fiona seizes the moment to assert her authority, threatening the rebellious maids with severe punishment.Will Fiona's bold move solidify her position, or will it backfire and put her in greater danger?

Grace, a palace maid, is falsely accused of plotting to harm the Emperor by hiding a weapon in royal clothes. Despite her pleas of innocence, she is sentenced to execution. Fiona, the protagonist, is implicated in the plot, and the Chief Eunuch faces potential blame. Meanwhile, Fiona realizes the Empress Dowager's imminent death and the dire fate awaiting her mother, unless she can become a consort within a day.Can Fiona save her mother and clear her name in just one day?

The King expresses frustration with General James Baker's misuse of power in the northwest, including unjustly dismissing officials and wasting resources. The King fears Baker's growing influence might even threaten his own advisors.Will the King find a way to stop General Baker's dangerous overreach?

Fiona and another maid discuss the dangers of palace politics, specifically the threat posed by Consort Eleanor and General Baker, while playing a game of chess that metaphorically represents their precarious situation. Meanwhile, the Emperor takes notice of their presence and prepares to summon them, hinting at a looming confrontation.Will Fiona and the other maid survive the Emperor's unexpected summons?

Consort Eleanor discovers that her maid Grace was beaten to death by the Chief Eunuch, likely as a warning from the Emperor. Meanwhile, Fiona devises a risky plan to manipulate Consort Eleanor into accusing her in front of the Emperor, aiming to become a concubine.Will Fiona's dangerous gamble pay off, or will it lead to her downfall?

Fiona's visit to the Imperial Garden triggers Consort Eleanor's fury, leading to a dangerous confrontation where Fiona's life is at stake as she heads to the Hall of Edicts to meet the Emperor.Will Fiona survive Consort Eleanor's deadly scheme?

The Empress confidently asserts her authority to seek justice for a personal loss, leveraging her family's political influence over the Emperor, while a mysterious maid is brought before the Emperor under suspicious circumstances.Will the Emperor side with the Empress or uncover the truth behind the maid's involvement?

In a tense palace encounter, a seemingly innocent chess game becomes the center of a power struggle between Consort Eleanor and another courtier, revealing hidden agendas and testing loyalties in front of the Emperor.Will the Emperor uncover the truth behind the chess game deception, and who will fall victim to General Baker's complaint?

In a tense court confrontation, a maid is accused of impersonation and deceit, leading to a shocking execution order by the Emperor. As the truth unravels, Consort Eleanor's involvement and her attempt to control palace affairs come to light, setting the stage for a deeper conflict.Will Consort Eleanor's schemes be exposed, or will she continue to manipulate the Emperor?