June spends wealth to pardon Xander. Xander conspires with Ruby Liu to demote June to a concubine. June cuts ties with Xander, reveals her identity as a wealthy heiress, and falls in love with Kingsley, the emperor. Xander allies with June's sister to plot revenge. Kingsley helps June take down enemies. When Warwick stages a rebellion, June uses wealth and wisdom to help Kingsley quell it. June is crowned empress.