Episode Summary
Changxing Marquis fabricates a spy list to frame Prince Yan’s faction, while Zhen Heng uncovers inconsistencies. Jiang Si’s family narrowly escapes arrest using her disownment papers. Grand Princess torments Jiang Si in prison, and royal secrets explode as Princess Fuqing exposes her mother’s Southern Wu collusion. Consort Xian and Prince Qi feud over loyalty vs. ambition. With rebellion brewing, the Emperor confronts Grand Princess, who prepares for war.
Spoiler Alert
TL;DR:
- Fake spy lists are this season’s hottest accessory.
- Disownment papers > royal warrants.
- Everyone’s either rebelling, confessing, or eating sad prison bread.
- The throne room’s about to become a battlefield. Again.
The plot thickens as Changxing Marquis storms Prince Yan’s mansion with a squad, but Zhen Heng arrives just in time to witness the very convenient discovery of a "spy list" allegedly found at Yu Qi’s estate. Suspicious of the sketchy evidence (seriously, who leaves incriminating documents lying around?), Zhen Heng interrogates a soldier, but Changxing Marquis isn’t here for logic—he’s here to flex. Cue the dramatic pivot to Dongping Marquis Residence, where Jiang Si’s entire family faces arrest.
Jiang Family Drama 101:
Jiang Yi pulls a ninja move, hiding the kids while Changxing Marquis’s goons raid the manor. Just as the villainous marquis cackles about his victory, Jiang Yi drops the mic with Jiang Si’s legally binding disownment papers. Cue record scratch. Turns out our girl Jiang Si had cut ties with her family ages ago to protect them—a move that leaves her relatives both shook and teary-eyed. (Note to self: Always read the fine print before arresting someone.)
Meanwhile, in the Palace of Suffering:
Grand Princess decides to channel her inner Disney villain, tormenting Jiang Si in prison by rationing her to half a bun every three days and making her collect rainwater like a medieval survivalist. Classy.
The Royal Truth Bomb:
Zhen Heng and Changxing Marquis confront the Empress about whether Jiang Si used forbidden Southern Wu techniques to cure Princess Fuqing’s blindness. The royal ladies deny everything… until Fuqing privately confesses to Zhen Heng, revealing Grand Princess’s scheming and confirming the forbidden magic. Drama level: Chernobyl.
Sibling Rivalry, Imperial Edition:
Consort Xian drops a bombshell with Xu Momo’s testimony, exposing Grand Princess’s past framing of Yu Qi. But Emperor Daddy isn’t having it—he slaps Consort Xian with a one-month house arrest. Her son Prince Qi, meanwhile, throws a tantrum about her prioritizing justice over his throne ambitions. Cue the mother-son screaming match. (Spoiler: No one wins.)
The "Spy List" Debacle:
Zhen Heng and Changxing Marquis present the obviously fake spy list to the Emperor. While Changxing Marquis gleefully demands mass arrests, Zhen Heng argues it’s a trap to protect real traitors. Emperor, ever the indecisive monarch, flip-flops like a pancake.
Meanwhile, in the Shadows:
Yu Qi recruits Du Er for a Mission: Impossible collab to save Jiang Si, while Grand Princess—learning the Emperor’s losing faith—prepares to checks notes overthrow the royal government. Classic Tuesday.
Final Act Chaos:
Jiang Ancheng, done playing nice, tries to expose Grand Princess but survives an assassination attempt (plot armor: activated). Princess Fuqing then drags Madam Duo to the Emperor for a tell-all about Grand Princess’s Southern Wu collab. The Emperor finally connects the dots, while Grand Princess—cornered and fabulous—orders Changxing Marquis to… you guessed it… REBEL.
Next Episode Teaser:
Will Zhen Heng stop the palace coup? Can Jiang Si survive half a bun per week? And will Grand Princess finally get a redemption arc or just lean harder into her "evil auntie" vibe? Stay tuned!
