Queenmaker Rising

Serena, the abandoned daughter of the Crown Prince, returns to the palace after years of suffering, only to face more cruelty and rejection from her family. Despite this, she remains dignified and makes a shocking request to the Emperor: the right to choose a new father, defying the royal family's expectations and setting the stage for a power struggle.Will the Emperor grant Serena's bold request, and how will the royal family react to her defiance?

Serena, the abandoned daughter of the Crown Prince, returns to the palace and shocks the court by publicly confronting her mother and the Crown Prince's household for their neglect. In a bold move, she rejects her biological family and instead chooses the notorious unwed Prince Lucien as her father, setting the stage for future power struggles.Will Prince Lucien accept Serena's unexpected choice, and what consequences will this decision bring to the royal court?

Serena stuns the court by naming the notorious Prince Lucien as her father, defying expectations and igniting tensions with the Crown Prince and his family.Will Prince Lucien prove to be the protector Serena needs in the treacherous court?

Serena confronts Prince Lucien about his neglectful behavior, leading him to abandon his vices and prioritize her well-being, marking the beginning of his redemption.Will Prince Lucien truly change his ways, or will the Crown Prince's agents interfere with their newfound bond?

Serena and Prince Lucien are summoned to dine at the palace, where tensions rise as the new empress questions their loyalty and relationship, only for Serena to cleverly turn the tables by revealing how Lucien has changed his ways for her.Will the empress's newfound interest in Serena lead to more schemes or genuine affection?

Serena's adoption by Prince Lucien stirs tension in the royal court, leading to a heated confrontation between Lucien and the Emperor, resulting in Lucien's punishment and revealing deeper family conflicts.Will Serena's presence deepen the rift between Lucien and the Emperor or help mend their relationship?

Serena Quinn faces the consequences of choosing Prince Lucien as her father when he is brutally beaten, revealing the ruthless power plays within the court and her precarious position.Will Serena's bold move to protect Lucien backfire, or will it expose deeper conspiracies in the palace?

Princess Serena takes a severe hit to protect Prince Damien, revealing a sinister plot within the palace. The Empress Vivian's involvement comes under scrutiny as the King uncovers the brutal treatment of his son and granddaughter, leading to a dramatic confrontation and the execution of a guilty eunuch.What deeper secrets will Serena uncover as she navigates the treacherous court politics?

Serena takes a severe punishment meant for Lucien, risking her health, which leads to revelations about past manipulations and the true intentions of Lucien towards his family.Will Lucien's honesty about the past change Serena's fate in the palace?

Serena discovers the truth about Prince Lucien's mother and the Empress Dowager's disdain for him, leading to a confrontation with the Emperor about the Crown Prince's actions and the Empress's favoritism.What dark secrets will the Emperor uncover about the Empress's past actions?

Serena, now under Lucien Quinn's care, seeks knowledge from history books but faces challenges as her father, Lucien, struggles to answer her questions, leading to a tense encounter with the Crown Princess who offers to teach Serena herself, revealing underlying tensions and Lucien's determination to protect his newfound daughter.Will Lucien be able to keep Serena safe from the Crown Princess's influence?

Serena's refusal to return to the East Palace sparks tension, while Prince Damien's unexpected change of heart due to Serena raises eyebrows. Meanwhile, the Emperor summons Serena and Prince Lucien, hinting at looming trouble as the Crown Princess and Lady Chandler arrive with potentially malicious intentions.Will Serena's defiance lead to a confrontation with the Emperor and the Crown Princess?

Serena Quinn is accused of theft and bullying by rumors spread outside the palace. Emperor Reginald questions her, leading to a heated debate among the royal family. Damien Quinn defends her fiercely, while others suggest bringing in witnesses to verify her innocence. Serena, however, reveals she has no close acquaintances or tutors to vouch for her, casting doubt on her ability to clear her name.Will Serena find a way to disprove the accusations, or will the rumors tarnish her reputation forever?

Serena questions Lady Chandler's motives when she insists on proving Serena's innocence, revealing a deeper conflict and hidden agendas. The Emperor intervenes, assigning assistance to investigate the rumors, while tensions rise between Serena and those around her.Will Lady Chandler's true intentions be uncovered in the next episode?

Serena Quinn uncovers Lilian's plot to spread harmful rumors but is thwarted when the culprits mysteriously die by poison. Determined to retaliate, Serena strategically gifts her paintings and poems to set her own plan in motion.Will Serena's subtle revenge expose Lilian's deceit to the Emperor?

Serena questions her self-worth when comparing herself to the talented Lilian, leading to a confrontation where the Crown Prince and Lilian's hard work is exposed, revealing potential deceit and setting the stage for Serena's revenge against those who underestimated her.Will Serena's plan to humiliate Lilian and turn the tables on her detractors succeed when she returns to the Qin Manor?

Serena's exceptional intelligence and Prince Damien's hidden talents are recognized, leading to their summoning by the Emperor. Serena, aware of the dangers she faces upon leaving the palace, requests a skilled maid for protection.Will Serena's new maid be enough to protect her from the East Palace's schemes?

Serena discovers her medicine has been laced with a banned hallucinogenic drug, revealing an immediate threat to her safety. She decides to handle the situation discreetly to avoid alerting the perpetrator, but her plans are disrupted when she begins to suffer from the drug's effects, causing concern among those around her.Will Serena be able to uncover the traitor before the drug takes full effect?

Serena devises a plan to expose the wicked servants in the manor by pretending to be out of favor with her father, Prince Lucien, while secretly setting a trap for those who poisoned her. As tensions rise, guests from the Eastern Palace arrive, signaling the beginning of a dangerous game.Will Serena's plan succeed in exposing her enemies, or will the arrival of the Eastern Palace guests complicate her scheme?

Serena Quinn, once abandoned and now reborn, is being bullied by the servants at the manor, unable to even get a hot meal. Empress Vivian and Lady Chandler are brought in to intervene, but Lady Chandler dismisses Serena's claims as misunderstandings or madness. Serena, however, surprises everyone by appearing healthy and questioning her sister's hostility.Will Serena's resilience finally expose the truth behind her sister's schemes?