The episode centers on a life-or-death crisis for Noble Lady Yu and her newborn son, the 5th Prince.
Noble Lady Yu gives birth to a boy, but the child is born with golden pupils and yellow skin. Download Chao GanYXY EP18 mp4
For a full recap of this episode, you can find detailed breakdowns on Chasing Dramas . The Story of Yanxi Palace – Ep 18: The Drunken Concubine The episode centers on a life-or-death crisis for
To prove the child is not a demon, Ying Luo suggests calling a famous doctor from outside the palace, Ye Tianshi. Despite pushback from imperial doctors, Doctor Ye arrives and diagnoses the prince with jaundice , a common medical condition, rather than a supernatural curse. The Story of Yanxi Palace – Ep 18:
The protagonist, Wei Ying Luo, manages to stall the execution by demanding the Emperor's personal judgment.
Through her wit and fearlessness, she catches the eye of Empress Fuca and eventually the Emperor himself, rising through the ranks to become the most powerful woman in the palace.
This incident further solidifies the rivalry between Ying Luo and Noble Consort Gao while securing Ying Luo's position as a protector of those she cares about. Full Series Overview