Fiona is falsely accused of hiding silver needles in the Emperor's pillow, leading to a heated confrontation with Consort Eleanor and revealing deeper palace intrigues involving Concubine Grace and the Empress.Will Fiona be able to clear her name and uncover the true mastermind behind the silver needle plot?

Fiona, the palace maid, stands up against the powerful consort, revealing her knowledge of the palace rules and earning the Emperor's attention. The consort attempts to execute Fiona, but the Emperor intervenes, hinting at her special status.What secret does the Emperor know about Fiona that makes her untouchable?

In a surprising turn of events, Fiona is elevated from a maid to a concubine by the Emperor, who tasks her with spying on Consort Eleanor, suspected of plotting with her father James. Fiona, aware of the dangers, negotiates to bring her friends along for protection, only to receive shocking news about Nanny Scott's impending execution.Will Fiona be able to save Nanny Scott while navigating her new role and the treacherous palace politics?

During the hurried and tense burial of Consort Eleanor, a mother's final plea for her child's survival amidst the chaos highlights the dire circumstances and underlying dangers within the palace.Will the child manage to survive in the ruthless palace environment?

Fiona skillfully maneuvers her way into becoming a concubine by exploiting the Emperor's disdain for the domineering Consort Eleanor, positioning herself as a valuable ally in the palace power struggles.Will Fiona's new position as a concubine in the same palace as Consort Eleanor lead to a dangerous confrontation?

The Emperor's decision to move Concubine into Consort Eleanor's palace sparks a dangerous confrontation, with political tensions rising as court officials whisper about the Empress Dowager's illness and the Emperor's new favor.Will Consort Eleanor's scheming lead to a bloody confrontation in the palace?

In a dramatic turn of events, Fiona is unexpectedly promoted to Concubine by the Emperor, infuriating the Queen who plots her downfall, while Consort Eleanor makes a surprise appearance.Will Fiona survive the Queen's deadly trap now that she's a Concubine?

Fiona (formerly Abigail) confronts Consort Eleanor over the burial decree, revealing a deep power struggle and the threat to her mother's life. Fiona asserts her authority within Eternal Joy Palace, defying Consort Eleanor's attempts to intimidate her.Will Fiona's defiance lead to dangerous consequences for her and her mother?

In a tense confrontation, the Emperor confronts Consort Eleanor about her alleged illness, only to witness her seemingly healthy state when she wields a whip forcefully. The Emperor, suspecting deceit and arrogance, orders a servant to be lashed and strips Consort Eleanor of her authority over the Six Palaces, leading to a dramatic shift in power dynamics within the palace.Will Consort Eleanor find a way to reclaim her lost power and authority?

Fiona, who is actually novelist Abigail transported into her own book, impresses the Emperor with her wit and offers to cook for him, only for the sudden news of the Empress Dowager's death to shock the palace.How will Fiona navigate the palace's dangerous waters in the wake of the Empress Dowager's death?

The Empress Dowager's death triggers a crisis in the palace as her will demands human sacrifices, sparking fear and tension among the palace maids and eunuchs. Abigail, now Fiona, narrowly escapes the sacrifice thanks to the Emperor's intervention, but Consort Eleanor is plotting something sinister during the funeral, threatening the lives of those Abigail cares about. Meanwhile, promises of escape and revenge set the stage for a deadly confrontation.Will Fiona's plan to outmaneuver Consort Eleanor succeed, or will she fall victim to the palace's deadly schemes?

Fiona, aware of Consort Eleanor's hidden plans, confronts her directly and takes decisive action to uncover the treasonous plot during the Empress Dowager's funeral by searching for the maid Clara and investigating suspicious supplies sent by General Baker.Will Fiona succeed in exposing Consort Eleanor's treason before it's too late?

Fiona discovers that General Baker and Consort Eleanor are plotting against the Empress by sending a suspiciously heavy box labeled as scriptures, which is actually a deadly trap.Will Fiona be able to stop the Empress from falling into this dangerous plot?

Consort Eleanor plots to assassinate the Empress using the chaos of the Empress Dowager's funeral. Abigail, now Fiona, discovers the plan and realizes the story is slightly altered due to her presence, with Clara mysteriously reassigned. Determined to expose Consort Eleanor, Fiona prepares to gather evidence.Will Fiona succeed in exposing Consort Eleanor's treachery before it's too late?

Fiona devises a plan to expose the Consort's assassination attempt during the Empress's funeral by replacing the prepared crates with ones that will reveal the assassin, while also ensuring evidence against the Consort is delivered in time.Will Fiona's risky plan succeed in exposing the Consort's treachery?

Concubine shares damaging palace rumors with the Emperor, suggesting that the courtiers believe he is neglecting the Empress Dowager's funeral due to his favoritism towards her, and even calling for her removal to the cold palace.Will the Emperor heed the courtiers' demands and turn against the Concubine?

Concubine Fiona faces court gossip and a test of her loyalty as the Consort demands she prove her devotion by sending her old maid to accompany the Dowager in burial, putting her in a difficult position.Will Fiona sacrifice her loyal maid to prove her devotion or find another way to protect both her reputation and her loved ones?

Consort Eleanor pleads with the Emperor to spare Nanny Scott from being sacrificed, invoking filial piety, but faces opposition from the Empress who prioritizes the Emperor's wisdom and rule over a maid's life.Will the Emperor uphold his edict or yield to the pressure to sacrifice Nanny Scott?

In a tense confrontation, Consort Eleanor is accused of plotting treason against the Emperor, with evidence being brought forward to support the shocking claim.Will Consort Eleanor be able to defend herself against the damning evidence?

In a tense confrontation, Fiona accuses Consort Eleanor of plotting to assassinate the Empress by hiding an assassin in a locked wooden box delivered for the Empress Dowager's funeral rites. Despite Eleanor's vehement denials and claims of being framed, Fiona's evidence and the suspicious absence of Eleanor's trusted servant, Sophia, lead the Emperor to grant permission to open the box, potentially revealing the deadly conspiracy.Will the opening of the box expose Consort Eleanor's treason and vindicate Fiona, or is there another twist in this deadly palace intrigue?