Joe makes a tonic soup for his father, the Emperor, but before he can deliver it, Helene Johnson secretly adds a parasite worm to control the Emperor. The Empress drinks the soup first, collapsing in front of everyone, leading to a medical emergency.Will the Empress survive Helene's deadly scheme?

The Empress Dowager appears to have been poisoned, leading to a tense investigation in the palace. Meanwhile, Helene Johnson's sinister plan to manipulate the Empress Dowager and target Wendy and her son unfolds, creating a dangerous rift within the royal family.Will Wendy and Joe survive Helene's deadly scheme?

Wendy and Joe are asked to leave as the Empress Dowager is unwell, but Jason reassures Wendy about her sincerity. Wendy reveals her suspicion that the poisoned soup meant for Jason was actually targeting him, hinting at Hank Johnson and his daughter Helene's dangerous ambitions.Will Jason and Wendy uncover the true mastermind behind the poisoning before it's too late?

Wendy Young tries to help the Empress Dowager recover from poisoning with a herbal remedy, but her efforts are met with suspicion and insults. Meanwhile, Helene Johnson's jealousy and schemes threaten to ruin Wendy's plans to protect her family.Will Wendy's genuine care for the Empress Dowager be enough to overcome Helene's malicious plans?

Wendy Young is falsely accused of poisoning the Empress Dowager, leading to her being ordered beaten by the guards, despite her innocence.Will Wendy survive the punishment and clear her name?

Wendy Young, now Empress, faces accusations from Helene Johnson of poisoning the Empress Dowager. A confrontation escalates when Helene's henchmen attack Wendy and her son Joe, revealing Joe's royal lineage as the Empress Dowager's grandson.Will Wendy and Joe survive the palace's deadly power struggles?

Helene Johnson's treachery is exposed as she manipulates the Empress Dowager with a Parasite Worm, leading to a tense confrontation where the Emperor must choose between his mother's influence and protecting Wendy and Joe.Will the Emperor uncover the truth behind the Empress Dowager's strange behavior before it's too late?

Wendy and Joe discover that Helene Johnson has used a Parasite Worm to control their mother/grandmother. Joe is willing to make a sacrifice to free her from the worm's influence.What sacrifice will Joe have to make to save his grandmother from Helene's control?

In the palace, tensions escalate as the Empress Dowager demands Wendy and her son Joe to leave, leading to a confrontation where Wendy asserts her and Joe's rightful positions. Amidst the chaos, assassins unexpectedly attack, resulting in a shocking declaration that Crown Prince Joe is dead.Who is behind the assassination attempt, and is Joe truly dead?

Joe fakes his death to shock his grandmother and expose Helene Johnson's control over the Empress Dowager through the Parasite Worm, leading to Helene's arrest, while urgent news of the Defender General's critical injury arrives.Will the palace survive the chaos as Helene's schemes unravel and the kingdom faces a new crisis?

Wendy Young expresses concern for Jason, who has gone to lead the border troops, unaware that Hank Johnson has set a deadly trap for him, resulting in Jason's apparent death.Will Wendy and Joe discover the truth about Jason's fate before it's too late?

Helene Johnson and her father, Hank Johnson, reveal their treasonous plot to kill Jason Ritchie and seize the throne, threatening Wendy Young and her son, Joe. Helene's jealousy and desire for power lead her to order their execution.Will Wendy and Joe survive Helene's deadly scheme?

Jason Ritchie returns to confront Helene Johnson, who orchestrated a rebellion with barbarians. Meanwhile, Wendy discovers she is pregnant, bringing joy and a promise of family unity amidst the palace turmoil.Will Wendy's pregnancy bring hope or further danger in the palace's deadly power struggle?