Ep 5. Episode 5

As a loyal servant, Wei Yingluo discovers the painful truth about her mother, who is suspected of being a spy for the enemy. When she tries to clear her mother's name, her kind heart is taken advantage of by the merciless Grand Empress Dowager. Meanwhile, in an effort to maintain her power, Consort Gao goes to great lengths to please the Emperor, but her actions stir up an unexpected scandal. In the midst of all this, the tension between Wei Yingluo and the other concubines continues to rise, and she must navigate the treacherous waters of the harem to come out on top. With each passing moment, the palace becomes more dangerous as secrets are uncovered and tensions rise.