Things are coming to a head between the empress, emperor, and his mistress! Rashta’s secret baby has been found out, Navier must scramble to help her brother avoid banishment, and with all his pieces moved into place, Sovieshu is finally ready to make a move.

His plan?

File for divorce. But to the astonishment of all, the woman he plans to leave is not Rashta, but the empress herself...!