Modern man Leon awakens in the Empire of Gloria as an amnesiac eight-year-old rescued from a royal tomb and adopted by the Liu family. Armed with modern knowledge, he founds schools, builds industry, and helps the family overcome political threats, including foiling Lawson's scheme to force Shirley into marriage. His true identity is eventually revealed—he is the emperor's rightful eldest grandson. Crowned Crown Prince, Leon leads an industrial revolution that transforms the empire and secures his place as its supreme ruler.
Episode 21 - Locke Proves His Production Claims
Chandler and colleagues question Locke's claim of tripling silk output with just half more looms. Locke explains his three-shift system and his 8x-efficient Swift Spinner. When they remain skeptical, he leads them to the workshop to verify his invention.
Episode 22 - Locke's Swift Spinner & Lawson's Scheme
Locke unveils the Swift Spinner, 8 times more efficient than traditional spinners—500 units equal 4000 traditional ones, with daily output rivaling all of Sutan. Lawson refuses to believe, accusing them of refusing to send Shirley as his concubine, and after being scolded, plots to make Shirley submit willingly.
Episode 23 - Lawson's Scheme & Locke's Silk Expansion
Lawson and Lucian hatch a devious plan to forge a million-tael IOU targeting House of Lyle, aiming to force Lucian's father to surrender his sister to repay the debt if he can't pay. Meanwhile, Locke, who just saved House of Lyle and earned 100,000 taels, reveals ambitious plans to expand silk production to 10,000 bolts daily and slash premium silk prices to 2 taels per bolt.
Episode 24 - Locke's Textile Vision & Lyle's Debt Crisis
Locke unveils his plan to produce silk and cotton textiles for all to dress well, planning to raise cotton prices and buy in bulk. Meanwhile, Lawson confronts the Lyle family over a million-tael debt from Lucian, threatening harsh consequences if unpaid in a month, until someone steps up to promise repayment.
Episode 25 - Blackmailed, Locke Unveils Moneymaking Plan
Lawson, leveraging his soon-to-be Imperial Heir nephew's status, blackmails Locke's family for one million taels. As others fret over the impossible sum, Locke dismisses appealing to the Emperor and proposes a daring scheme: making the money with perfume and soap in mere days, stirring curiosity about his plan.
Episode 26 - Locke's 10-Day Million-Making Scheme
Locke proposes a bold 10-day plan to earn a million taels via perfume and soap, assigning three key tasks. His rivals doubt his low-priced silk strategy and plot to obstruct him, igniting a tense battle of wits.
Episode 27 - Pricing Debates & Gala Promotion Proposal
Students report to their teacher they've made graded perfumes and scented soaps as instructed. A heated pricing debate erupts: the teacher proposes a high-threshold VIP system and plans to promote top-tier products at the Titan Lake Gala, sparking doubts, while questions about lower-tier items arise.
Episode 28 - Master Grants Equity to Reluctant Students
The master offers his two loyal students a 20% equity share for managing the Four Seas Chamber's VIP Card project. Thankful for his past help with looms, iron forging, and profitable recipes, the students refuse at first, finally agreeing to 10%. A bystander commends their integrity, and the master mentions the upcoming gala.
Episode 29 - Heir Dispute & Four Seas Guild's Debut
The king debates choosing between virtuous Owen and troublemaker Yunn as imperial heir, facing noble opposition to Owen. Meanwhile, Locke from House of Lyle launches the Four Seas Guild, selling top silk at low prices with a VIP card system, winning commoners' praise while some label him prodigal.
Episode 30 - Locke at Gala: Faces Doubt & Vows Fortune
At the bustling gala, Locke, the renowned adopted son in Riverlands, is recognized by Miss Bella. A detractor mocks him as an unfit beggar and demands he produce one million silvers soon, yet Locke confidently vows to make a fortune right here, sparking others' curiosity.
Episode 31 - Premium Perfume & Soap Sparks Shock at Gala
Onlookers doubt how one can earn money with just a table and water. A jade pendant on Locke's neck raises suspicion of being an exclusive royal burial artifact. At the gala, the launch of high-priced Grade A perfume (100 taels) and soap (40 taels) stuns the young attendees.
Episode 32 - Locke's Luxury Scents Win Over Skeptical Ladies
Locke's 100-tael perfume and 40-tael soap are labeled highway robbery. He then shows Miss Bella his special rose perfume, explaining it keeps ladies smelling of roses all day—far better than rose baths. Despite initial doubts, the ladies are captivated and rush to buy.
Episode 33 - Lawson Mocks Locke; Perfume Needs Casino Membership
Lawson sneers at women purchasing 'junk' and clashes with Locke who defends Miss Lyle. They trade barbs about their noble family connections, with Lawson threatening Locke until a remark about the king stops him. Later, eager women try to buy Locke’s Grade A perfume, only to learn they need a 2000-taels casino membership to qualify.
Episode 34 - Locke Defends VIP Card Prices
In this episode, Locke faces backlash from surrounding people who accuse him of being greedy for setting a steep 2000-tael requirement for his exclusive Grade A perfume VIP card. He defends his pricing by framing it as a status symbol that separates upper-class elites from others, successfully persuading one lady to commit to buying the card. Locke then directs his staff to handle custom perfume registrations and distribute lower-grade soap and perfume samples to the attendees.
Episode 35 - Locke's VIP Sales Strategy Unveiled
Locke promotes his premium Grade A soap to Miss Zoe, who trusts him and plans to place an order. Despite only 36 wealthy ladies getting VIP cards with total deposits of 72,000 taels—far from the 1 million taels goal—Locke shrugs off Lucian's mockery and reveals his real clients are the young lords present.
Episode 36 - Locke Turns Perfume Mockery Into Orders
At first, everyone mocks Locke for trying to sell women's perfume to gentlemen, calling his idea ridiculous. But Locke cleverly proposes that gentlemen gift the perfume to their beloved ladies, noting ladies adore it but can't afford it. Soon, a gentleman places an order for 50 bottles, turning the situation around completely.
Episode 37 - Hot Sales & Bold Debt Wager
Buyers scramble for perfumes and soaps, raking in massive profits. Locke boldly vows to clear House of Lorne's million-tael debt in two days, striking a high-stakes bet with Master Lawson—each stands to win or lose two million taels depending on the outcome.
Episode 38 - Locke's Schemes & Bella's Pendant Suspicion
Bella questions Locke about his jade pendant, secretly suspecting he’s a grave robber. Locke reveals to Shirley his scarcity marketing strategy for premium perfume and soap, which is part of a scheme against Lawson, as they anticipate huge profits from the upcoming second batch launch.
Episode 39 - Suspicious Pendant & Sabotage
A young man tells his father he spotted Locke, the House of Lyle's adopted son, wearing a royal burial jade pendant at the Titan Lake Gala, hinting a royal tomb may have been robbed. His father decides to rush back to the capital to report to the king. Meanwhile, Lawson, enraged by Locke ruining his plans, plots to sabotage Locke's perfume business over pre-sale stock shortages.
Episode 40 - Nobles Confront Locke Over Unfulfilled Orders
Noble descendants furiously confront Locke, demanding explanations for unfulfilled perfume and soap orders. Locke cites production limits, but the elites aren't buying it, threatening to tear down House of Lyle. Tensions rise as the crisis escalates—can Locke resolve this?
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