Royalty & palace intrigue Campus Emperor

The Empress's Dying Secret

The Empress's Dying Secret is on ShortMax. Episodes 1–10 of 76 are free.

A royalty and campus drama.

VIEWS ON SHORTMAX 200K

76 episodes. The first 10 are free, and the paywall starts at episode 11.

Is it worth paying?

Episodes76

Free episodes1–10

Paywall startsEp 11

Pass from$9.99/week

Time to finish~2 h

ReleasedJune 25, 2026

Saved by66.5K

ShortMax doesn't publish a price per episode, so we can't total it. Check the unlock button in the app before you pay, and compare it with the weekly pass.

Episode data checked Oct 7, 2026 on ShortMax. Prices: ShortMax publishes no price per episode. Its US App Store listing shows one-time purchases from $3.49 to $24.99 and a Weekly Pass Pro at $9.99 and at $19.99; it does not say how many coins each purchase gives or what an episode costs. Source.

How it compares

76 episodes is about average for ShortMax (typical: 61).
10 free episodes is the same as the typical ShortMax drama (10). That is about 13% of the story before the paywall.

What ShortMax tags it as

Ancient Youth Period Dramas

Questions people ask

Where can I watch The Empress's Dying Secret?

On ShortMax, in the app or on its website. Episodes 1–10 are free and the paywall starts at episode 11.

How many episodes does The Empress's Dying Secret have?

76 episodes, about 1–2 minutes each.

Can I watch The Empress's Dying Secret for free?

Episodes 1–10 are free on ShortMax. After that you need coins or a pass.

How much does it cost to finish The Empress's Dying Secret?

ShortMax does not publish its price per episode, so we cannot add it up. Its US App Store listing shows weekly subscriptions from $9.99 a week; the price you are offered is on the payment screen in the app.

Is there a season 2 or part 2 of The Empress's Dying Secret?

ShortMax has not listed one. We check its shelves every day, and as of Oct 7, 2026 there is no second part under this title.

When did The Empress's Dying Secret come out?

ShortMax lists it as released on June 25, 2026.