Bad ending guide for Road to Empress: A devastating bad ending where Wu Yuanzhao is confined to the cold palace, abandoned and forgotten. The very walls that were meant to protec…
A devastating bad ending where Wu Yuanzhao is confined to the cold palace, abandoned and forgotten. The very walls that were meant to protect become her prison.
Silent Courtyard is the most common bad ending for first-time players. Without strong allies, without clear loyalties, Wu Yuanzhao becomes exactly what the palace system designed her to be — disposable. The cold palace isn’t just a physical place; it’s a metaphor for a life without agency.