Kuragin and Adam inform Peter and Olga that Grand Duke Alexander has been kidnapped! At the scene, Peter discovers an Illuminati hairpin. Mongo in the monastery is preparing to receive initiation. The Illuminati buy Luguin and bring him to the monastery, where he is met by D'Arny. Xenia manages to escape from Spartacus. But, once in the labyrinth under the monastery, she cannot find a way out. Alexander does not understand why he was kidnapped, and what trials he will face.

Olga finds Mongo's button in her daughter's crib. Sibari, who noticed her excitement, could not stand it and told the whole truth. Varya and the filler find Mongo in the Templar monastery. He is ready to start a new life, to renounce all worldly things. Varya tries to convince Mongo not to make a fatal mistake: he must be with Olga because she loves him. Tolstoy faces death in a shuang cell. Deciding that it is foolish to die without a fight, he enters into an unequal battle.

At the Templar monastery, Olga tries to find out where her husband is. The monk denies any possibility of Mongo being there. In the theater, Peter meets D'Arnie, who replaces an actor in the play who looks like Alexander. In exchange for information about Ivan Cherkasov, he is ready to report where the emperor is. After hearing that Peter remembered his father, D'Arny tells about his son Peter and Xenia as a reciprocal favor and disappears. Napoleon declares to Peter that he is not involved in Alexander's kidnapping.

Peter, Kuragin, and Czartoryski ask Napoleon to assist in the search for the Russian emperor. Michel tells D'Arnie that Spartacus is not his father. The Shuang rob the inn of the "White Queen", and Tolstoy tries to prevent them. The Illuminati are preparing the actor Leander for the role of Alexander's double, who is destined for a ritual death. Peter begins an independent search for the emperor and stumbles upon Mongo in the monastery.

Lugin is unable to become Alexander's executioner. He is a nobleman and is ready to defend the emperor to the end. In addition, Peter comes to the rescue. Spartacus orders D'Arny to kill Cherkasov. Lugin reveals a secret to Peter: D'Arnie is his brother. Spartacus himself sets fire to the fire with Alexander, at which point Kuragin and the filler appear. Olga begs Mongo to retract his decision. Varya and Ksenia finally find a way out of the labyrinth and get into the hall where Alexander's execution takes place.

Ksenia is mortally wounded, and her last wish is to see her baby. Peter brings a baby. Kuragin arranges a ceremony for them according to all the rules. Kuragin tells Peter and D'Arnie that they are brothers. Peter lets his brother go. Napoleon prepares for his coronation and promises Josephine that he will not leave her, even after becoming emperor. Sibari reports that Alexander has been released. Bonaparte orders the arrest of all those involved in the case.

Sibari warns Alexander that England wants to start remaking the world. Elizabeth finds Constantine after an. He begs her not to say anything to Alexander. Elizabeth writes a letter to Okhotnikov in the hope of being with him together at least during the period of Alexander's absence. Leander promises to give independence to Poland, but Czartoryski, who is in euphoria, does not notice the forgery. Kuragin learns about the emperor's double and makes the darkest assumptions.

The beginning of great changes in the political life of Europe, the time of great generals. In the political arena, the influence of France, England and Russia is increasing. Napoleon Bonaparte is preparing for great deeds, but family battles prevent him from devoting himself to state affairs. Despite the requests of Napoleon, the Bonapartes do not intend to accept Josephine and her children. Napoleon, not wanting to participate in family dramas, goes to inspect the army.

Varya fails to prevent the duel between Peter and Tolstoy. But the end of the duel is unexpected - Cherkasov and Tolstoy become friends. Evdokia marries Olga for Mongo-Stolypin. Olga, offended by Peter, agrees to the marriage. Peter does not intend to retreat, seeing Olga's hesitation, he offers her a secret wedding. Pavel warns Alexander about the danger of friendship with the Polish prince. Elizaveta tells her husband about Czartoryski's letters. She assures Alexander that she does not find the Polish prince attractive.

Evdokia learns that Olga and Peter are going to get married in secret, and dissuades Olga. Olga informs Tolstoy and Peter that she refuses to run. Varya's mother, Aglaya, plays the cards of Varya's music teacher, the serf singer Stepan. Kuragin does not hide his feelings for Evdokia, but she is not ready to give an answer. The only thing she asks is to take Peter to Petersburg. Paul is sure that the Grand Duchess Elizabeth dishonored the royal family with her connection with Czartoryski. These thoughts offend Alexander.

Olga stops the fight between Peter and Mongo-Stolypin. Given a choice, she gives her life to Mongo. Evdokia, seeing the suffering of her son, regrets that she interfered with his happiness. Mongo-Stolypin claims to have saved Peter from the disappointments of family life. Stepan confesses his love to Varya - he ran away from the new owner only to see her. Varya thinks how to save Stepan. Czartoryski confesses to Alexander that he is in love with Elizabeth. Elizabeth hides Czartoryski's letter from Alexander.