Tortured by sister Sylvia, Lyra Chaucer is reborn, possessed by a demon cat, returning to surrogacy conspiracy night, stunning the Emperor and turning tables on schemers. Becomes Emperor's sole beloved consort, crushing Concubine Willow, tormenting Consort Sophia. Empress sets a trap, but her secrets exposed by demon cat. Empress's schemes backfire, leading to her downfall, deposed to Cold Palace. Pregnancy pulse sends shockwaves; Empress Dowager returns. The 'demon consort' smiles.