Vivian faces eviction after failing to pay rent, but her luck changes when she wins a $10 million jackpot. Before she can claim her prize, she is shocked to find herself suddenly transported back in time as the Empress Vivian, who originally drowned under mysterious circumstances. In this past world, Vivian learns she must complete missions to return home, starting with convincing the Emperor to depose her. Amid palace intrigues, she confronts a favored consort who abuses her, daring her to report Vivian to the Emperor. Vivian defiantly challenges this threat, determined to change her fate and reclaim control.
When Lady Fiona accuses the Empress of attacking her out of jealousy, she pleads for the Emperor’s justice. The Empress calmly orders Fiona to get medical treatment, signaling she will not be intimidated. Later, confidants discuss the Empress finally fighting back after being cornered, revealing Fiona’s attempt to manipulate the Emperor against her. The Empress downplays the attack, insisting she welcomes deposition if deserved. However, when the Emperor arrives, the Empress threatens him instead, hinting at violence against him as the real line not to cross, leaving the court in stunned suspense.
The Emperor has retreated to his study to handle urgent military news, but an assassin considers killing him there to cash in a $10 million reward. His personal maid intervenes, warning it’s impossible due to heavy guards. Forced to spare the Emperor, the woman decides to take on missions to earn rewards, negotiating with a system for payment that can be transferred to her modern world. She accepts a task to acquire Joy House, a brothel that doubles as Landmore's top intelligence agency. Curious about male escorts rumored there, she sets off to find one, despite warnings that it could ruin her reputation.
At a high-end establishment, Mr. Clark, the Chancellor's son and Lady Fiona's brother, aggressively demands access to Yvonne, the top courtesan, who refuses to sell herself despite his insistence. The situation escalates when Clark harasses Yvonne, prompting her maid Shirley to retaliate by forcefully scrubbing Clark's mouth clean after he insults them. As Clark threatens to destroy their family, the arrival of the Chancellor with guards warns of severe consequences, leaving the staff bracing for retribution and an uncertain clash ahead.
The Empress shocks everyone by disguising herself and visiting Joy House, where she violently confronts the Chancellor’s son for his insults and threats to her family. The confrontation escalates as the Chancellor arrives, accusing her of causing trouble and threatening severe punishment for her clan. The Empress boldly defies him, exposing his family's arrogance and risking punishment for leaving the palace without permission. A crowd gathers, rumors spread that the Empress attacked a noble’s son at a brothel, and the Emperor considers investigating the scandal. The episode ends with the Empress preparing for the impending consequences of her daring actions.
Vivian confronts the Chancellor of Landmore, who is also the father of a man she assaulted, escalating a family feud with insults and threats of petitioning the Emperor to depose her. Despite the hostility, Vivian remains defiant. As officials try to capture her at the brothel Joy House, Vivian’s father, Byron Scoot, the Top Warrior commanding 300,000 troops, arrives to protect her. Byron condemns the Clarks’ abuses and demands justice, revealing Vivian’s bold admission of her actions and challenging the Chancellor. The episode ends with tensions mounting as Vivian faces physical retaliation and her father vows to stand by her.
Byron confronts the Chancellor, accusing his daughter Vivian of assault, but Byron defends Vivian as kindhearted and blameless. The Chancellor's son Tyson is accused of assaulting a woman, Yvonne, who works at a brothel. The court turns against Yvonne, claiming she manipulated the situation to target the Chancellor's family. Tensions escalate as accusations fly about rebellion plots involving the Clarks. When the Empress demands justice, the Chancellor threatens to remove her from her position. Unexpectedly, Vivian’s maid steps forward to support the Empress, shifting the power struggle but leaving the Empress’s fate uncertain.
The episode opens with the Empress granting Joy House, a brothel, to a courtesan named Vivian, stirring conflict with the Scott family. The Scotts consider rebellion against the throne but hesitate due to potential bloodshed. Meanwhile, the Empress orders Tyson Clark to be punished with 30 cane strikes for disrespecting her authority, despite Vivian's objection over already receiving Joy House. Tyson's punishment escalates tensions, sparking cries for help and vows of revenge from his kin. The episode ends as the Empress prepares to confront further challenges amid brewing unrest, foreshadowing a critical move involving male escorts at Joy House.
At Joy House, a woman named Vivian enjoys the company of highly skilled male escorts while wearing a mysterious mask that draws attention. Her boldness irritates another woman, who demands Vivian leave immediately. Despite warnings to limit her alcohol intake, Vivian continues drinking and indulging in the party's pleasures. She selects a particular man to spoil, raising suspicion among onlookers about her intentions. The episode ends with tension as one escort wonders if Vivian is manipulating him, leaving her true motives unclear and the night's unfolding plans uncertain.
Vivian wins a lottery jackpot but dies from the shock, only to transmigrate into the body of Landmore’s infamous empress, hated by all. Bound to a mysterious system issuing tasks, Vivian refuses them all, desperate to return home and claim her prize. The system reveals only a decree of deposition by the emperor can send her back. To force this, Vivian starts causing chaos, but ironically, the more she rebels, the firmer her grip on power becomes. Unexpectedly, the cold emperor falls deeply in love with her and is willing to abdicate in her favor, complicating her escape plans.