Good ending guide for Road to Empress: The Happy Ending achieved in Chapters 14–15 when the protagonist chooses to leave the palace life behind. When asked if you are ready to bai…
The Happy Ending achieved in Chapters 14–15 when the protagonist chooses to leave the palace life behind. When asked if you are ready to bail, saying yes leads to freedom and a life outside the rear palace's deadly politics.
Palace Departure is the straightforward Happy Ending of Road to Empress, unlocked by simply choosing to leave when given the option in Chapter 14. After enduring chapters of intrigue, betrayal, and survival in the rear palace, the protagonist is offered a chance to walk away — and taking it leads to the game’s clearest happy outcome. This ending is notable for being one of the easiest HEs to reach, requiring only a single correct choice at the right moment.
While simple to unlock, this ending carries significant narrative weight. The choice to leave represents the protagonist valuing her own life and freedom over power, revenge, or romantic attachment. Players who choose to stay are routed into the more complex and dangerous Chapter 16 paths — either the Li Tai route (Destiny Rekindled) or the Li Zhi route (Never Another Chance). Palace Departure is often recommended as a first playthrough ending for new players, as it provides closure without the demanding QTE sequences of the late-game routes.