the empress episode 1 who is the mother watching

Fred Wood, a retired general, takes a job as a construction site security guard while searching for Mona's real mother. When Mona uncovers a group of thieves on the site, she inadvertently wakes Fred, who scolds her in return. During a routine inspection, Mona realizes that Sally Jepsen is her mother, though Fred remains skeptical. Meanwhile, Paul Jepsen pressures Sally into marrying Tate Ward to benefit her ailing grandfather. A mix-up leads them to believe Fred and Mona are Sally's husband and daughter from seven years ago. After chasing off the intruders, Mona insists on following Sally when she tries to leave. Fred reluctantly agrees and later helps save Hugh Jepsen's life. To escape a forced marriage, Sally offers Fred a large sum to pretend to be her husband. At the banquet, Fred steps in when Paul bullies Mona, saving her from further harm in a fit of rage.

Dongliang, Xichuan, and Beiqin formed a tripartite balance of power, with constant strife. Xichuan's Chancellor, Liang Kong, was elderly and on the brink of death. At this juncture, Yi Lin traveled back in time with modern military supplies. Swearing to aid them, he used modern resources to help Liang win the war and unify the world. With his forward-thinking wisdom and abundant supplies, Yi not only won the heartfelt loyalty of generals but also gained Liang's deep respect. He and Yinzhu Guan gradually fell in love, pledging to marry on the day of victory. However, Xichuan was not a united front. The capital's aristocratic interest groups, led by Rang Liu, constantly create obstacles, posing significant challenges to Liang and Yi's campaign...

Leon Norwood, the Celestial Grandmaster of the Everpeak Sect, possesses extraordinary martial arts skills. In his quest to provide a complete family for his triplets, he tirelessly searches for answers. When Camille Sutherland finds herself in danger, he steps forward to rescue her. Faced with threats from powerful families like the Sampsons, Leon chooses not to resort to violence. Instead, he uses his wisdom and power to resolve the situation with subtle finesse, successfully rescuing Camille while exposing their wrongdoings.

Sabrina Churchill has a one-night stand with Ernest Underwood. Six years later, her sister, Vanessa Churchill, impersonates her to secure a wealthy husband. Meanwhile, Sabrina becomes Ernest’s legal advisor, and their feelings for each other begin to blossom. Fearing the loss of her status, Vanessa repeatedly sabotages Sabrina, but each time, Ernest manages to resolve the conflicts. Ultimately, the truth comes to light, allowing Sabrina and her family to reunite as a happy trio.

Rory Taylor, the future Lord of the Divine Order, once spent three years undercover, mistaken by everyone as an ex-con and lowlife. After returning, he found his mother being abused by his stepfather—and without hesitation, he stepped in to protect her and taught the abuser a harsh lesson.But his stepfather's family ruled the local underworld and came after Rory for revenge. With unmatched personal strength and the hidden power of the Divine Order, Rory brought them all to justice.Later, when the infamous "King of Hell," Kyle Joust,bullied Rory's classmates, and even Rory's own cousin used his name to act arrogant and lawless, Rory never strayed from his sense of justice. One by one, he wiped out every trace of evil in his path.

While working part-time as a delivery girl, Trudy accidentally stumbled upon her boyfriend and her sister registering for marriage. Heartbroken, she rushed into a flash marriage with Henry, an Ubor driver. Henry agreed to marry Trudy to appease his mother's pressure for him to settle down, but he had been holding onto a promise he made five years ago to the girl who saved his life. In their marriage, Henry hid his true identity, but as they spent time together, he gradually became attracted to Trudy and realized his feelings for her. At the same time, under Henry's care, Trudy's heart began to open up to him, and she unexpectedly found herself falling for him. Just as Trudy worked hard to earn money and nurture their marriage, she discovered a shocking secret: this handsome Ubor driver was actually a billionaire CEO! Even more astonishing, Trudy was the girl from five years ago!

Claire Smith, known as the Queen of Volleyball, led Sinoria's volleyball team to consecutive victories for their country. Tragically, she met her end through a setup orchestrated by her own people in collusion with Petalia. Rosalind Ford, daughter of a volleyball legend, inherited exceptional volleyball skills. In the accident that claimed her parents' lives, she was rescued and raised by James Lowe, the Dragon Lord of Sinoria. Under the alias Rose, she became the top player in the volleyball league, admired by everyone. Now, she returns to Sinoria, determined to repay her country, only to find her parents' enemies bullying those close to her. Rosalind eventually avenges her parents and leads the volleyball team to the Olympics, achieving the utmost glory.

Frank, unawared of his fate as the reincarnated Heaven King, lived a carefree life until his fiancée, Yusra Snow, discovered the powerful Deity List he discarded and came to break off their engagement. Just as she left, Linelle, the captivating heiress of the Bafford family, steped in—already aware of Frank's hidden power and determined to claim his heart. Humiliated, Yusra vowed revenge, and with her retreat, the fierce battle for the Heaven King's throne began!

Due to her unique profession as a forensic doctor, Vivian was looked down upon by her boyfriend. After breaking up with the scumbag boyfriend, she went to a bar to drown her sorrows, only to accidentally sleep with the scumbag's uncle! Vivian said, "I was a forensic doctor, and others said I smelled like corpses." Wayne replied, "Exactly, I was a businessman, and people said I smelled like money. We matched in our 'odors,' and neither of us needed to disdain the other. How about we just get a marriage certificate?"

I trust you because I've known you for ten years longer than they have.

Sally Grant has kept her identity hidden since she married Wesley Reed. However, one month after she gave birth to their baby, she discovers his betrayal. She decides to divorce him and takes back the reins of the company. Through a storm of challenges and conflicts, Sally proves her strength and unwavering calm. In the end, with the support of Dean Lake, not only does she resolve the company crisis, but she also finds a new sense of happiness in her personal life.

Haley Watson is a financially struggling college student who was supposed to be artificially inseminated with a sperm sample from her ex-boyfriend and professor, Ben Ferguson, but was mistakenly implanted with the sample of her longtime rival, Justin Crosby. According to the plan, Ben was supposed to give Haley a check after the procedure to help her save her brother, but he backed out at the last minute, claiming he would only fulfill his promise if Haley actually got pregnant. Under constant bullying from her classmate Regina and mounting pressure from Ben, Haley was pushed to her limits. At this point, Justin stepped in and actively helped her with kindness and generosity. Haley's perception of him gradually changed, and she began to develop feelings for him, but she never dared to tell him that the child was his. Can they overcome these challenges together and ultimately find their way to each other?

Cathy, the wealthy heiress, startled by her childhood friend Colin's confession, run away and left home for three years. During that time, she met Aron and married him. When her three brothers found her, she became a vegetable seller. Aron divorced her due to her status, making Cathy realize Aron's a scumbag. Cathy returned home with her brothers. At a family bidding event, she encountered Aron again, leading to a confrontation. With Colin's help, Cathy resolved the crisis. Subsequently, she was adored by her three doting brothers.

After being set up by her stepsister, Sharon Shaw, Claire Shaw finds herself in a compromising situation with Tobias Hewitt, resulting in a one-night stand that leads to her being kicked out of her house. Six years later, she has transformed into an internationally renowned doctor and returns with her three children, determined to make those who wronged her pay for their actions. Later, Claire unexpectedly encounters Tobias, who needs treatment for his injured leg. With the help of her three children, they eventually develop feelings for each other. Together, they face various challenges, ultimately discovering that Tobias is, in fact, the father of her three children.

To investigate his mother's death, Jose Lynch went undercover as a taxi driver.He had a one-night stand with CEO Sherly Shawna. Years later, she returned with their daughter Celeste, proposing marriage so she could focus on saving her failing company.Jose cared deeply for Celeste and promised to protect her. When Sherly's parents locked the asthmatic girl in a room during an attack, Jose arrived just in time to save her.Later, Jose's billionaire father learned about his granddaughter and hosted a charity banquet to meet her. But Sherly was humiliated by her arranged fiancé from the Jackson family...

Celia grew up in an orphanage. After being reunited with her family, her mother passed away during a bitter divorce. The orphan girl she adopted, Nancy, turned out to be a matchmaker who accidentally bound Celia to her cold CEO boss, Henry. Haunted by childhood trauma, Henry was physically allergic to women, rendering his blind dates disastrous—until he met Celia and relentlessly pursued her. Mistaking his avoidance of others as disinterest in women and fearing their professional ties, Celia fled and even tried to quit. They forged a marriage pact to cure his condition, but their fragile bond was sabotaged by Celia's stepsister. With Nancy's schemes and Henry's grandmother's support, their relationship deepened. When Celia's childhood friend returned, declaring their love a "fake crush." Could their fragile bond survive?

Lucine and her husband, Cheney, were in a devastating car accident that took Cheney's life. Lucine survived but lost her memory. When the powerful Sterling family learned she was carrying Cheney's only child, they sent his twin brother, Noah, to bring her home and ensure her safety. At first, Noah saw it as a duty, but as he cared for the vulnerable and lost Lucine, an unexpected bond began to form. Amidst fierce family struggles, kidnappings, a heartbreaking miscarriage scare, and ruthless outside schemes, their connection deepened—until neither could deny the pull between them.

Clara is the biological daughter of her family, but her parents and brothers always blindly favored her adoptive sister, Emily. After years of torment, Emily finally murdered Clara at the age of 24… but now, Clara has the chance to be 19 again. In this life, Clara vows to never again be victimized by bullies. Though her brothers find out the truth from Clara’s diary, which plunges them into regret, it’s too late - Clara’s long past forgiveness.