An Lingrong has been reborn for the 43rd time. To satisfy the audience and avoid having to start over again, she has to give herself more of a role. She takes the initiative while staying alert to open and hidden attacks. Fuko's body has somehow “died” twice, the Empress and Consort Hua each harboring their own schemes, while Zhen Huan basks in the height of the Emperor's favor. An Lingrong quietly leans close to the Empress's ear and places a chess piece whose true value no one can guess...
