Serena confronts the mistreatment she faced from the servants while her sister Lilian reveals suspicious knowledge about Serena's activities, hinting at potential spies in her manor. The Empress and Crown Princess intervene, exposing the servants' misdeeds and sparking tensions between Serena and Lilian.Will Serena uncover the truth about the spies in her manor and Lilian's true intentions?

Serena and Lucien Quinn strategize to remove unwanted servants and deflect suspicions of poisoning, while tensions rise with Lilian's unauthorized use of forbidden medicine against Serena, leading to potential royal repercussions.Will the Emperor uncover Lilian's dangerous scheme against Serena?

Serena, now transformed into a beauty, discovers her striking resemblance to the late Empress Vivian, a revelation that explains the hostility she faced in her past life. As she prepares for the palace flower banquet, she chooses to wear red, the Empress's favorite color, setting the stage for a dramatic entrance that could change the power dynamics at court.Will Serena's resemblance to the Empress be her downfall or her greatest weapon?

Serena Quinn arrives at a banquet looking strikingly elegant and resembling Empress Vivian, causing a stir among the attendees, especially her grandmother. The resemblance sparks concern among the family about Serena's growing influence and potential threat to their positions, leading to dark thoughts about harming her.Will the family's sinister plan to ruin Serena's face succeed, or will she outmaneuver them once again?

Lady Chandler, Serena's biological mother, plots with her own mother to ruin Serena's beauty by giving her a poisoned box of rouge. Serena, aware of their schemes, remains cold and composed, refusing to play into their hands. The tension escalates as Serena is set to meet Emperor Reginald and foreign guests, raising the stakes for her appearance.Will Serena uncover the poison in time, or will Lady Chandler's plan succeed in disfiguring her?

Serena discovers that the blush given to her by the Crown Princess is poisoned, revealing the depth of betrayal by her own mother and the dangerous court intrigue surrounding her.Will Serena's decision to play along with the poisoning plot expose the Crown Princess's treachery or lead her into a deeper trap?

Serena is challenged to a musical evaluation by Grace Yeats, overseer of the girls' academy, to prove her worth among noble girls. Despite concerns from her father and underestimation from Lilian, Serena confidently accepts the challenge, setting the stage for a surprising showdown.Will Serena's hidden musical talents outshine Lilian's royal training?

Serena faces skepticism about her musical skills, with Lilian being praised as superior. Despite doubts, Serena confidently asserts her independence and determination to prove herself, leading to a tense family discussion about her future and training.Will Serena's defiance and confidence be enough to overcome the challenges ahead?

Serena's zither skills are put to the test as she faces off against the court's expectations, proving her exceptional talent and leaving everyone, including the Empress Dowager, in awe.Will Serena's unexpected mastery of the zither change her fate in the palace?

Serena astonishes the court by playing a rare piece composed by the late Empress, 'Phoenix Crying in the Nine Heavens,' sparking suspicions about her true identity and connection to the deceased royal.Is Serena truly linked to the late Empress, or is this just a dangerous game she's playing?

Serena's exceptional zither skills impress Prince Lucien, but a public comparison with Lilian sparks controversy when Dean Yeats clearly favors Lilian, hinting at deeper court manipulations.Will Serena expose the bias against her and prove her true talent?

Serena's divine performance summons a phoenix, stunning everyone, but the headmistress maliciously targets her. Prince Lucien fiercely defends Serena, accusing the academy of bias. The situation escalates when the Emperor arrives, revealing the deep tensions and political games surrounding Serena's reputation and her place in the royal family.Will the Emperor side with Serena or uphold the academy's authority?

In a tense court confrontation, Serena's musical talent is questioned by the Crown Prince's Palace, leading to a heated exchange where her skills are ultimately defended by none other than the Emperor himself, revealing his covert presence and favor towards Serena.Will Serena's rising influence within the court lead to more dangerous power struggles?

Serena's victory in a performance is challenged by her sister Lilian, who claims the veiled performer might not be Serena, leading to a tense confrontation where Serena is pressured to reveal her face.Will Serena remove the veil and prove her identity, or is there a deeper secret she's hiding?

Serena's striking resemblance to the late Empress Vivian shocks the court, especially the Emperor, who sees her as a reincarnation of his first love. This revelation strengthens Serena's position and unsettles her rivals, particularly the Crown Princess and Lilian, who fear losing favor.What secret does Serena plan to confront the Crown Princess and Lilian with?

Serena exposes the Crown Princess's attempt to harm her with poisoned rouge, revealing the court's treachery and her growing defiance.Will Serena's bold confrontation with the Crown Princess escalate the royal conflict?

Serena cleverly maneuvers to expose the truth behind the rouge shop, turning the tables on Lilian and Gideon, who unwittingly walk into her trap.Will Serena's plan finally unveil the hidden schemes of Lilian and Gideon?

Lady Lilian boldly takes goods from a shop without paying, claiming it belongs to her family, but Prince Lucien reveals the shop actually belongs to him, leading to a confrontation about ownership and entitlement.Will Prince Lucien expose Lady Lilian's deceit to the court?

Serena and Lucien confront Lady Chandler about the ownership of Crimson Rouge House, revealing a scandal about unpaid debts and misuse of funds, setting the stage for a public showdown.Will Lady Chandler reveal the truth or protect her secrets?

Serena exposes the Chandlers' false claim of owning a shop, revealing their deceit in front of the public and summoning Eunuch Elias to confront them, turning the tables in her favor.What damning evidence will Eunuch Elias reveal about the Chandlers?