Flora Evans is accused of plotting to murder the Emperor with a perfumed pouch laced with bee-luring incense, while a shocking revelation implicates others in the conspiracy.Will Flora be able to prove her innocence before it's too late?

Flora is falsely accused of a crime with ironclad evidence presented against her, leading to her being sentenced to the brutal Drenched Blossom Punishment, while she maintains her innocence and accuses someone else of framing her out of jealousy for the Emperor.Will Flora survive the Drenched Blossom Punishment and prove her innocence?

The Emperor discovers the Empress has been taken for execution and rushes to save her, only to find Flora pleading her innocence. The execution method is revealed to be a slow and torturous suffocation, but the Emperor's sudden appearance disrupts the proceedings, leaving Flora's fate hanging in the balance.Will the Emperor arrive in time to save Flora from execution?

Flora awakens after a near-fatal attack, revealing the truth behind the swapped pouch and implicating Ms. Wright's handmaid in the assassination attempt, while Zavier vows not to wed if Flora is harmed.Will Zavier stand by Flora despite his mother's schemes?

Sophia White is falsely accused of attracting poisonous bees to harm the Empress, leading to a dramatic confrontation where a maid confesses to the crime out of envy, revealing the dangerous undercurrents of palace politics.Will Flora be able to uncover the true mastermind behind the assassination attempt?

Sophia White is exposed for her jealousy and deceit, leading to her downfall as she is confined to the East Courtyard, while the Minister's residence faces consequences.Will Sophia find a way to regain her power or will Flora finally claim her rightful place?

Sophia, imprisoned and desperate, seeks her father's help to escape and overthrow Flora, the current Empress. Her father devises a plan to blame the ongoing great drought on Flora, turning the public against her and creating a crisis for the Emperor.Will Flora be able to survive the public's wrath and the political schemes against her?

Amidst a great drought causing widespread famine, the Emperor's guilt over his people's suffering is alleviated by Flora's support and practical suggestions, including reducing harem portions to aid the starving, showcasing her loyalty and strategic thinking in palace politics.Will Flora's compassionate actions strengthen her position or make her a target in the treacherous court?

The realm is suffering from a severe drought, and the people blame it on an ill omen in the court, specifically pointing to Dragoncrest Hall. The Emperor dismisses the claim, attributing the drought to seasonal disorder, but tensions rise as Minister Samuel White hints at deeper issues.Will the Emperor uncover the truth behind the drought and the ominous whispers about Dragoncrest Hall?

A minister blames the Empress for natural disasters, claiming her unfitness has angered heaven and threatens the nation's stability, urging the Emperor to depose her to prevent rebellion.Will the Emperor stand by his Empress or bow to the mounting pressure against her?

The Emperor faces intense pressure from his advisors to dethrone Empress Flora, blaming her lowborn status for the kingdom's drought and suffering. Despite his love for her, the realm's stability hangs in the balance as courtiers warn of rebellion if he prioritizes romance over duty.Will Flora sacrifice herself to save Zavier's reign, or will their love defy the heavens?

Amidst national disasters and public unrest, the Empress Dowager accuses Flora of being the cause of the chaos, labeling her as unfit and lowborn. She presents a dethronement decree to the Emperor, pressuring him to remove Flora from her position, citing divine retribution and the will of the people.Will the Emperor bend to his mother's demands or defy her to protect Flora?

The realm and the people pressure the Emperor to sign a dethronement decree, while his mother implores him to rule wisely and avoid tyranny, leading to his decision to leave the palace and pray at the temple for the people's sake.Will the Emperor's departure bring peace or chaos to the realm?

Flora prepares for a journey to the temple to pray during a great drought, insisting on a minimal escort despite the Emperor's concerns for her safety, hinting at underlying tensions and potential dangers.Will Flora's journey to the temple uncover more secrets or put her in unforeseen danger?

The Empress, now dethroned and banished, faces humiliation as bandits mock her fallen status and attempt to steal her belongings, revealing the depth of her disgrace and the cruel reality of her new life.Will the Empress find a way to reclaim her dignity and power?

The exiled Empress faces humiliation and threats from Hugh Davies' men while being forced to perform menial tasks, but she remains resilient, believing that her prayers for rain will lead to her return to the court.Will the Empress's prayers bring the rain she needs to reclaim her position?

The prince and his companions endure harsh treatment and starvation while clinging to hope for a return to the court.Will the prince and his companions survive long enough to make it back to the court?

Flora, banished to the temple, faces harsh treatment from the temple staff, particularly Hugh Davies, who is instructed to give her 'special attention.' Despite her prayers for Ardentia's prosperity, she endures physical labor and threats. The situation escalates when Flora is accused of causing the kingdom's drought and is about to be disciplined. A confrontation ensues, revealing the deep animosity towards her and setting the stage for further conflict.Will Flora find a way to escape her tormentors and reclaim her position as Empress?

Grace, a powerful figure, violently asserts dominance over someone pleading for mercy, revealing her ruthless nature and the dangerous power dynamics at play. The victim's desperate attempts to resist and invoke the Emperor's name fall on deaf ears as Grace mocks her aspirations and threatens her life, showcasing the brutal reality of palace politics.Will the victim survive Grace's ruthless dominance, or will the Emperor intervene in time?

Ms. White confronts the Minister's daughter, accusing her of orchestrating her humiliation and revealing the political manipulations within the palace. Tensions rise as personal vendettas and royal punishments come to light.Will Ms. White expose the Minister's daughter's schemes to the Emperor?