Billings' faith is shaken. Lukas heads to the down deep. Knox identifies the traitor. Juliette uncovers the truth about Solo's past.
Event Year: 2023
A New Ordeal
Unhappy with her son's engagement, Fuyu commands Miyo to perform housekeeping duties. Meanwhile, Kiyoka makes a shocking discovery at an abandoned house.
Another Kudo Residence
While out shopping, Miyo has a chilling vision — only to be surprised by her future father-in-law, who invites her and Kiyoka to their countryside estate.
Maomao and Maomao
The spring garden party concludes without incident. Maomao returns to her regular life as Concubine Gyokuyou’s taster. Meanwhile, novels become popular in the rear palace. Maomao wonders how this came to be, as novels were typically considered low-class. But behind the scenes lies Jinshi and his goals as manager of the rear palace.