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The swords are out. In episodes 5 and 6 of « The Remarried Empress » (The Remarried Empress), available as of this Wednesday morning on Disney+, the rivalry between Emperor Sovieshu and Prince Heinrey reaches a breaking point. And while the two men clash, Rashta finds herself entangled in a lie far more dangerous than she could ever imagine.
Warning: Spoilers for episodes 1 through 4.
A Public Showdown
Tensions had already arisen between the two men at the ball, where Navier (Shin Min-ah) had found herself at the center of their rivalry. This time, Sovieshu (Ju Ji-hoon) goes a step further: he publicly challenges Heinrey (Lee Jong-suk) in a duel.
The new images show the two men pointing their swords at each other. It remains to be seen what prompted the emperor to take such action, and what consequences this confrontation will have for the imperial court.
Rashta's Risky Lie
Episode 4 ended with a daring move by Rashta (Lee Se-young). She claimed to be Heinrey's mysterious secret correspondent. The problem is that the prince knows full well that it is actually Navier.
A reckless lie that promises to cause even more turmoil at court. How will Heinrey react to this usurpation? And how far is Rashta willing to go to earn her place?
Two Faces for a Prince
The images also reveal a two-faced Heinrey. When he is with Navier, he shows his gentle side and cannot hide the tenderness in his gaze. But when he runs into Rashta in the imperial garden, his expression freezes instantly.
The prince no longer hesitates to grow closer to the empress. This growing closeness could very well unsettle Navier, who has always put her duty above all else.
Meanwhile, the relationship between Sovieshu and Rashta continues to deepen. This further widens the rift between the emperor and his wife, making the request for remarriage—the central plot point of the series—more inevitable than ever.
A Historic Success
These new episodes are arriving just as the series has broken a record: it had the best launch in Disney+ history for an original production, and the best start to a drama Korean in more than 50 countries, including France.
Episodes 5 and 6 of «The Remarried Empress» are available starting this Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 9 a.m. (French time) on Disney+. Episodes 7 and 8 will follow on Wednesday, November 18.