Navier receives the letter from Heinrey in The Remarried Empress episode 3. He agrees to name the bird Queen. But the bird is a man. Navier laughs to tell Queen that he’s very handsome. She wants to catch some insects for him. But he eats the rice on the table.
Queen flies into the castle. Heinrey takes a bath. McKenna puts the robe on Heinrey. Heinrey admits it to McKenna that he completed the reconnaissance job. But McKenna thinks Heinrey went to scout a woman’s heart. Heinrey says he went to the palace. McKenna reminds Heinrey that he’s the first in line to the throne of Western Kingdom. He should be careful with his words and actions.
Empress writes a letter to Prince. She says she wants to become Queen and fly in the sky. She wants to know what she will see if she looks down on the world from high above. Even majestic mountains and boundless ocean all seem so small. So, human’s worries and sorrows seem insignificant.
Marquess Lante brings a good news to Emperor that Empress has signed the mistress contract of Rashta. They will hold a banquet for Rashta. But it conflicts with the New Year Festival. He asks him how will he deal with Albani’s request?
The ladies talk about Emperor taking the mistress’s side. Empress shows up. Emperor puts the ring on her finger. He brings up that Rashta called her sister. He thinks she was taken aback. He explains it to her that Rashta thought he would be easy as long as they could get along like a family. She was really naive.
Empress and Emperor are painted together. She guesses Albani made certain requests as Rashta’s guardian. He says there’s no free lunch in the world. She worries that he agreed to pardon Duke Litaiang. He says he has returned the Family Crest and land. He asks her to take care of Rashta’s banquet when he grabs her hand. She says she skips the banquet. She takes her hand back.
The New Year Festival that welcomes distinguished guests of all nations must not be overshadowed by scandal. That day is the grandest celebration. It’s also the day that belongs to them.
Marquess Lante meets Rashta and Albani in Rose Room. He tells Rashta that her children cannot become prince or princess. She can get money as Emperor’s mistress. But if the contract isn’t renewed, she cannot stay in the palace. Rashta is illiterate. Albani has to teach Rashta to sign the contract.
Lante leaves. Rashta complains it to Albani that it falls short of her expectations. She heard that she couldn’t hold the banquet because of New Year Festival. She thought Emperor would celebrate with her to share the joy. Albani explains it to Rashta that Emperor cannot make time because New Year Festival is coming soon. Rashta knows Emperor will only keep her for two years. After he dislikes her, he will drive her out of the room.
Albani reminds Rashta that she’s the daughter of Butelin Clan. She won’t be driven out of the place. She shows her the black diamond. She puts the necklace around her neck. She congratulates her on becoming Emperor’s woman. She will pick a good day and hold the party for her. She will turn her into a lady of high society who deserves Emperor.
In Empress’s room, Minister of Finance reports it to Empress that he prepares various meats and 5,000 barrels of beer. She asks him to let the common people feel the joy and honor of New Year Festival. He leaves. Empress remembers Laura’s punishment ends today. She decides to go to pick up the girl in person.
Empress is on the way to the prison. Rashta blocks Empress’s way. She says her adoptive mother sent her some milk candy. It’s delicious. She wants to let her taste it. Empress tells Rashta that she doesn’t have to bring it. She asks her not to come to Western Palace in the future. After all, they’re not the harmonious relationship. Rashta says she wants to get along well with Empress.
Empress thinks Rashta doesn’t have to use the trick. After the next mistress enters the palace, she can get along with her well. Empress reveals the late emperor had eight mistresses. In a little while, Rashta will have a lot of friends. They can play the ball game that is popular among the common people.
Empress finds Laura in the cell. Laura cries to tell Empress that she’s fine. Empress gives Laura a hug. Empress walks into Emperor’s office after Emperor summoned her. He mentions the maid he punished. She tells him that the maid’s name is Laura. He heard that she picked up the maid. She says she did it because her maid had endured hardships for five days. He blames her for protecting the person who he punished. She shouldn’t have gone to the prison to pick up the girl. She should drive her out of the palace.
She says Laura was punished because of her. It’s inappropriate to drive her away. After all, what she did is reasonable. He asks her will she keep the maid? She claims that she’s the one who decides who is her maid. He scolds her for saying something bad to Rashta. He heard that she told Rashta that he would take other mistresses. She mentions he promised her that he wouldn’t take any mistresses. He wouldn’t let her suffer the same misfortune like the late empress.
He sent Laura to the prison in front of Rashta. He humiliated her. He wanted to show his power in front of Rashta so that he punished Laura. She sent the Aristocratic Heiress to the prison for him. The case makes her maid suffer a shame that cannot be washed away. It becomes a joke of the palace. He said she was changed. The one who’s changed is him.
Empress returns to her palace. She asks Eliza about Laura. Eliza comforts Empress that Laura is taken care of by someone. She asks her to get in the room to check. Duchess of Troybi sent a present. Duchess of Troybi is Empress’s mother. Empress opens the present. It’s a red dress. She reads the letter that her mother wrote to her. Duchess of Troybi mentions she made a dress for Empress when Empress was a baby. She wishes the dress can bring courage to her.
When Duke of Troybi missed Empress, he would stare at the Olive Tree that she planted. The tree has grown up, and it can provide shade for people. Empress holds the dress. She cries. In the evening, Prince and McKenna ride horses. They see the fireworks.
The next day, Prince and Heinrey arrive at the palace. Empress welcomes Prince in the hall. He kneels on one knee, and he kisses her hand. He says it’s his honor to see her. He calls her Queen. She guesses he’s tired. She suggests that he should take a break before New Year Festival. He says he has fallen for the palace of Eastern Empire.
Prince returns to his room. He turns into the bird. Empress is surrounded by the ladies. They want to know was Prince handsome? Empress says he was the most handsome. He had a good voice. Even if he doesn’t say anything staying in the corner, people will talk about him.
Empress is very happy after she saw the bird Queen. She reads the letter. The bird’s master tells Empress that he has arrived at the palace. He asks her does she know who he is? She writes a letter to him. She doesn’t know who he is. She asks him does he know who she is?
In the evening, Empress is in her room. She wishes the rain will stop tomorrow. Eliza tells Empress that she will be the most radiant person in the palace tomorrow. She thinks she shouldn’t be willful. Empress asks Eliza about the guests. Eliza says the guests were excited. They didn’t want to leave. Prince made many women suffer from lovesickness. They were interested in who was going to dance with Prince.
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Eliza leaves. Empress notices that Queen is staying outside the window. She opens the window. He gets in her room. She thinks his master shouldn’t have released him because it’s raining. She puts him in a chair. She dries him with a towel. She asks him is he fine? He lets her see the letter. The bird’s master tells Empress that the person wins if he finds the other party first. She tries to send Queen back. But it’s raining too hard. She has to sleep with him. She wonders is his master cute and smart like him? She remembers Prince has purple eyes like the bird.
The next day, Prince wakes up. He leaves Empress’s room. In Rose Room, Albani trains Rashta. She teaches her that she shouldn’t let maids forget she’s the master. Emperor and Empress attend the party. He says he will guard the peace and share the honor with her. He holds her hand. But he wants to dance with Rashta first. Because he practiced the song with her. Emperor walks to Rashta. They dance. She steps on his foot by mistake. He tells her that it’s fine. Prince holds a blue flower to walk to Empress. He wants to dance with her.