Elise runs into Juliane, her former rival in love, at Minchester's birthday celebration. Recalling her previous cruel treatment of Juliane, Elise resolves to treat her with kindness. Just as Elise begins to relax, Minchester makes a shocking announcement.

Elise races to save a patient at the emperor's birthday celebrations. Since the procedure she performs is new to the empire, she faces harsh consequences for her actions. Her priority is always her patients' lives, but what about the physician's exam?