Mason Shaw, the Imperial Heir, is betrayed and stripped of his royal status, while his brother Miles Shaw is mysteriously kidnapped. Amidst palace rumors criticizing Zoe Stone's origins, Mason declares his intention to make her Empress, defying all objections.Who is behind Miles Shaw's kidnapping and what are their motives?

Despite opposition from the court due to her past as a courtesan, Zoe Stone is appointed Empress by Emperor Mason Shaw, who defends her purity and virtue, while outland envoys arrive unexpectedly.What do the outland envoys want with the newly crowned Empress?

Envoys from Sandrom Island refuse to kneel before the Emperor, sparking tension in the court as they challenge the Emperor's authority with mysterious and potentially dangerous gifts.Will the Emperor accept the perilous gifts from the defiant Sandrom Island envoys?

A warrior from Sandrom Island is presented as a gift to the Great Empire, sparking tension and defiance in the imperial court as the Sandrom envoy challenges the empire's strength with three tributes.Will the Great Empire withstand the three tributes from Sandrom Island?

At the imperial court, Justin Dunn volunteers to subdue a savage to showcase the empire's might, but underestimates the opponent, leading to a humiliating defeat that questions the empire's military strength.Will the empire recover from this shocking display of weakness, or will this defeat embolden their enemies?

A volunteer steps forward to handle a situation involving a berserk savage, revealing that the flute is the cause of the chaos.Will the volunteer succeed in calming the savage and uncovering the flute's dark secrets?

The Empress showcases her strategic brilliance and guqin skills, aiding the Guardian General in averting a national humiliation, while a mysterious second gift is introduced.What is the significance of the second gift presented by the envoy?

During a diplomatic exchange, Chancellor Kong impresses the court with a poem meant to assert the Great Empire's dominance over Sandrom, only for the words to mysteriously disappear from the Apparate Paper, leaving everyone in shock and questioning the envoy's intentions.Will the Great Empire uncover the truth behind the disappearing poem and the envoy's schemes?

The Emperor is furious when he finds his poem missing from a blank scroll, suspecting sabotage. The Empress is questioned about neutralizing the issue, but she claims ignorance. A courtesan, Zoe, boldly offers to take back the 'second gift' if no one dares to write on it. The Emperor, determined to prove his poem's worth, prepares to test the enchanted paper by burning it.Will the Emperor's poem reveal itself in the flames, or is this a deeper conspiracy at play?

Mason Shaw boldly insults the envoy from Sandrom, rejecting their gifts with disdain and commanding him to leave, until someone suggests he reconsider the third gift.What is the mysterious third gift that could change Mason's mind?

Mason confronts his treacherous brother Miles Shaw, who has allied with foreign enemies to seek vengeance and reclaim the throne. Miles reveals his dark intentions to slaughter everyone in the palace, setting the stage for a deadly showdown.Will Mason survive his brother's brutal attack and reclaim his rightful throne?

Mason Shaw confronts his brother Miles Shaw, revealing he has stolen the beast flute and exposing Miles' betrayal. A fierce confrontation ensues, with Mason ultimately stripping Miles of his nobility as retaliation for his treachery.Will Miles Shaw seek revenge after being stripped of his nobility?

Emperor Mason Shaw decides to personally lead his army to the frontier to repel the invading forces of Sandrom Island, despite protests from his advisors about the danger.Will Mason's personal leadership turn the tide of war, or will this decision lead to unforeseen consequences?

Imperial Heir Mason Shaw prepares for a dangerous journey to the frontier, leaving behind his trusted confidante Zoe Stone with a solemn promise to return and the weighty decree that she should inherit the throne if he fails to come back within three months.Will Mason Shaw survive the perilous journey and uphold his promise to return to Zoe?

Despite daily waiting for a year, Zoe remains steadfast at her post for Mason's return, refusing the throne in his absence, showing unwavering loyalty until his victorious return from war.What challenges will Mason face now that he has returned to reclaim his throne?