Good ending guide for Road to Empress: The Li Zhi reunion ending in Chapter 16. After choosing to return to the palace, you shout Li Zhi's name and pass the final QTE to reunite w…
The Li Zhi reunion ending in Chapter 16. After choosing to return to the palace, you shout Li Zhi's name and pass the final QTE to reunite with the Ninth Prince, securing a bittersweet but hopeful conclusion.
Never Another Chance is the Li Zhi-focused ending of Road to Empress, where the protagonist chooses love and returns to the palace instead of fleeing. By shouting Li Zhi’s name rather than attempting to force entry or bribe the nun, the protagonist takes a desperate but sincere gamble. Passing the subsequent QTE represents the critical moment where Li Zhi hears and responds, leading to their reunion and the Chapter/Game End.
Reaching this ending requires the player to choose “Go back to the palace” at the Chapter 16 Make-or-Break Choice, then select “Shout Li Zhi’s name” — the only non-fatal option at the Chance to Meet Zhi branch. Both “Bust through” and giving the hairpin to the nun lead to Bad Endings. The final QTE must be passed; failure results in a Bad Ending. This route emphasizes the protagonist’s emotional bond with Li Zhi over political ambition, and is one of the most sought-after endings for players pursuing the Li Zhi romance arc.