In the palace, the protagonist strategically manipulates emotions and alliances, feigning devotion to gain favor while secretly plotting her next move, leading to a dramatic confrontation with a rival.Will Ingrid's cunning plan succeed in humiliating her rival and securing her position?

Lady Ingrid's accidental fall into the Emperor's arms during a dance sparks a scandal, revealing a hidden bead from Sally's bracelet, leading to accusations and tensions among the concubines.Will Ingrid's unexpected closeness to the Emperor turn the tide in her favor, or will Sally's scheming lead to her downfall?

Ingrid Garcia, the illegitimate princess, faces suspicion as a potential spy, leading to a proposal for her torture. Meanwhile, she manipulates the cold emperor's emotions, sparking jealousy and a deadly plot from the crown princess.Will Ingrid survive the crown princess's murderous scheme?

The crown princess, frustrated by her inability to produce an heir due to the emperor's interest in Ingrid, plots to ruin Ingrid's reputation by hiring beggars to assault her, potentially leading to her downfall.Will Ingrid escape the princess's vicious scheme and secure her position in the palace?

A desperate attempt to rescue someone from an old temple turns deadly as suspicions of a setup arise, leading to a violent confrontation.Will the rescue plan succeed, or is it all part of a larger trap?

In a tense confrontation, the protagonist narrowly escapes harm thanks to the timely intervention of the Emperor, revealing a complex dynamic of power, attraction, and vulnerability between them. The protagonist's cunning is contrasted with her physical helplessness, leading to an unexpected moment of intimacy and a shift in the Emperor's stance towards her.Will the protagonist's vulnerability soften the Emperor's heart, or is this just another twist in their dangerous game?

The doctor, trapped in a precarious position between the Emperor and Prince Lance, resists the Emperor's advances, revealing her desperate need for an antidote only Prince Lance can provide, while the Emperor's obsession with her grows dangerously possessive.Will the Emperor's obsession lead to her downfall, or can she manipulate both men to secure her survival?

Ingrid Garcia rejects the Emperor's offer to become his consort, revealing her deeper plan to make him fall completely for her and ultimately destroy her rival, while Prince Lance Shaw unexpectedly requests a side consort title for her, complicating her schemes.Will Ingrid's calculated rejection backfire as Prince Lance makes his unexpected move?

Prince Lance shocks the court by requesting to make Ingrid Garcia his consort, igniting a fierce confrontation with the Emperor. Ingrid's desperate plea for mercy reveals deeper schemes and shifting alliances in the royal power struggle.Will Ingrid's gamble to protect Prince Lance cost her everything—or unlock a path to the throne?

Prince Lance seeks to appoint Ingrid Garcia as his side consort to strengthen ties between kingdoms, but Emperor Jerome Shaw opposes, revealing deep-seated distrust and disdain for Ingrid, hinting at past conflicts and power struggles.Will Ingrid Garcia's appointment as side consort spark a deeper rift between the brothers?

Ingrid reluctantly accepts the role of Prince Lance's secondary consort, but her true intentions are revealed when she hosts a gathering to celebrate, only to manipulate the situation further by using a scented pouch laced with aphrodisiac, implicating her sister and ensnaring both the Prince and the Emperor in her web of deception.Will Ingrid's calculated seduction unravel her sister's relationship with Prince Lance or draw the cold Emperor deeper into her schemes?

The doctor-turned-concubine strategically uses an aphrodisiac incense to manipulate the Emperor's desires, leading to a tense confrontation where her cunning plans are revealed, blurring the lines between manipulation and genuine attraction.Will the Emperor see through her schemes or fall deeper into her web of deceit?

The protagonist reveals her past misfortunes and self-taught medical skills, confessing her silent love for the emperor and her efforts to lift his curse with a special potion. Despite her new status as Prince Lance’s Side Consort, the emperor’s conflicting emotions and threats reveal a dangerous power struggle, with the protagonist vowing to make him lose everything to her.Will the emperor succumb to his emotions or follow through with his threat to kill her?

Lady Ingrid's manipulative charm ensnares both the Emperor and Jerome Shaw, leading to a complex web of desire, jealousy, and political maneuvering as she plays the men against each other while contemplating her own dangerous fate.Will Ingrid's calculated gamble secure her a royal position, or will the Emperor's pride and Jerome's jealousy unravel her plans?

The Emperor plans to officially name Ingrid Garcia as his consort on her birthday, a day she believes will change her fate. However, a web of deceit unfolds as Sally uses the occasion to set a trap with the Flowglow Robe and Tipsy Essence, while Jerome Shaw's loyalty is tested, and Ingrid faces the cruel irony of her cursed destiny as she prepares to enter the royal genealogy, sealing her separation from the Emperor.Will Ingrid escape the trap set for her on what was supposed to be her most triumphant day?

Lady Ingrid, the Fated Empress, receives gifts and a promotion to Noble Consort, but suspicions arise when the Emperor fails to appear in person, leading to a shocking confrontation with the Prince who professes his love and intentions.Will Lady Ingrid escape the Prince's grasp and secure her path to the throne?

Ingrid Garcia confronts Emperor Jerome Shaw about his unexpected feelings for her, revealing her fears of being unworthy of his love due to her past and societal judgments. Despite her doubts, the Emperor declares his genuine affection and elevates her to the status of Consort Ingrid, marking a significant turn in their relationship.Will Ingrid's new status as Consort Ingrid bring her the security she desires, or will it expose her to even greater dangers within the palace?

The Noble Consort, consumed by jealousy and anger, confronts the shocking news that Ingrid Garcia has been named Consort Ingrid by the Emperor, sparking a fierce rivalry and a power struggle within the palace.Will the Noble Consort's outburst lead to her downfall or will she find a way to reclaim her position?

The crown princess of Garvieta confronts the emperor in the Celestial Hall, accusing him of favoring another woman over her, leading to a dramatic and painful confrontation that reveals deeper power dynamics and personal vendettas.Will the crown princess regain the emperor's favor or will her rival's schemes succeed?

Ingrid, now officially Consort to the Emperor, attempts to navigate her precarious position between the Emperor and Prince Lance. She proposes a plan to fake her death to escape her ties to Prince Lance and remain with the Emperor, but the Emperor's possessive and unpredictable nature complicates her strategy. The tension escalates as the Emperor demands her complete loyalty and threatens dire consequences if she strays.Will Ingrid succeed in faking her death, or will the Emperor's obsession and Prince Lance's unresolved feelings for her unravel her carefully laid plans?