The Empress Came Back as a Daughter - Episode 2

Amber returns and immediately faces hostility from Jessie, who served as her stand-in before and now takes the blame for the tension. As Amber confronts Jessie, tempers flare and a physical altercation nearly erupts, drawing the attention of their grandfather. Jessie admits to slapping Amber twice, justifying it as necessary to prevent Amber from leaving and embarrassing the family. The grandfather demands an explanation, and Jessie's reasoning reveals the fragile family dynamics and concern over reputation as Amber's position remains unstable. The episode ends with the grandfather questioning Jessie's true intentions, leaving tensions unresolved.