Love Upon Silk Pillows - エピソード 2

Yvonne learns that the Emperor desires her because she resembles his beloved, causing rumors that threaten her reputation and marriage to Simon. Despite her despair, Simon insists she must obey the Emperor's decree for her safety. Yvonne becomes the Emperor's secret concubine in the shadows, while Simon swiftly rises in rank and power due to imperial favor. Yvonne faces intense pressure and contemplates harming herself, but unexpected chaos ensues when a young lady named Tina suddenly falls into the water, interrupting the tense moment and leaving the episode on a dramatic cliffhanger.