His Ex-Wife Is Now Empress Episode 5

Episode: 5

Episode 5 recap

The Emperor asks Juniper to enter a marriage of convenience to support his mute son. Juniper initially rejects the proposal because she is already married. After discussing the terms, she agrees to consider the arrangement and takes a calling card. Later, the Emperor suffers a sudden physical collapse in his chambers. Juniper returns and helps him. Upon waking alone, the Emperor finds a jade pendant left behind, leaving him curious about his mystery visitor.

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Episode 5 Scene by Scene

  1. 00:00: Proposal for a fake marriage

    The Emperor asks Juniper to marry him in name only to help his son. Juniper refuses, stating she is already married. The Emperor explains his terms for her daughter's care, and Juniper agrees to think about the arrangement.

  2. 01:02: Guard questions the Emperor

    A guard asks why the Emperor did not force Juniper to comply. The guard suggests the Emperor is still holding onto memories of a woman from his past, implying that Juniper reminds him of this mysterious figure.

  3. 01:17: The Emperor falls ill

    While resting in his bedroom, the Emperor experiences an intense, sudden physical illness. He calls out for help. Juniper enters the room to assist him, providing aid while he struggles with the unexplained pain in his condition.

  4. 01:43: A pendant left behind

    The Emperor wakes up alone in his bed. He discovers a jade pendant resting on the sheets. He looks at the object and wonders who was in his room during the time he was incapacitated by his illness.

Key Lines from Episode 5

“I need a wife in name only to be a companion to my mute son.”

Emperor · The Emperor presents his formal proposal to Juniper regarding the Crown Prince.

“I have no intention of remarrying.”

Juniper · Juniper responds firmly to the Emperor when he first suggests their marriage.

“Who exactly are you?”

Emperor · The Emperor wonders about the woman who visited him while he was suffering.

How Episode 5 Ends

The episode concludes with the Emperor waking up to find the jade pendant on his bed. He is alone, but the item serves as proof that someone was with him during his medical emergency. He is left to ponder the identity of the woman who tended to him, setting up a mystery regarding their future connection.