Episode 2 of the second season of "The Law According to Lidia Poet" unfurls amidst the hallowed halls of an elite boarding school. Sofia, one of its students, meticulously sketches the school's architecture while observing the hustle and bustle of daily life. Her gaze falls upon Laura, who is busy preparing tea alongside Headmistress Maria. The cup is then carried to Beatrice, who, upon sipping, suddenly begins to choke, her face contorting in distress.
That very evening, a chance occurrence brings both Lidia and Jacopo to Carlo's abode. Carlo, unaware, had concealed Atilla's notebook, which Lidia cunningly snatches from Carlo's grasp. The final entry, penned in haste, alludes to Senator Filippo Cravero, leaving a trail of intrigue.
Returning to their home, Teresa insists that the Poet family take on Laura's case, driven by her ties to a dear friend. Laura stands accused of poisoning and ultimately causing the untimely demise of Beatrice. As they prepare to depart, Lidia's spirits dampen upon learning that the American postal service has been unable to locate Andrea, adding another layer of discouragement.
Within the confines of the prison, Laura confides in the Poets, revealing a generally amicable relationship with Beatrice, marred only by a solitary altercation. Beatrice's romantic entanglement with soldier Matteo Barenghi had stirred Laura's concern, prompting her to warn her parents for her protection. This, however, only fueled Beatrice's ire.
Detective Fourneau's assistance in arranging a meeting with Headmistress Maria catches the Poets off guard. Initially, Maria adopts a stance of non-cooperation, her demeanor sharp and guarded—a subtle shift not lost on Lidia's perceptive eyes. As Lidia cross-examines the female students, they collectively rally around Laura, casting aspersions on Maria, alleging that she favored Beatrice excessively, even granting her the coveted garden-facing room mere days before her tragic end.
Returning to the enigmatic saga of Attila, Lidia inquisitively approaches Anna about the contents of the notebook entry. Anna unveils that Attila had harbored designs on defaming Juvara, a scheme they steadfastly rejected. However, Anna's primary concern lies in their demonstrations, as she prepares to host a lavish banquet attended by President Depretis, inviting Lidia to champion her legislative proposal.
Upon arriving home, Lidia discovers her household in a whirlwind of preparations for the Duke’s grand ball. The scene is one of disarray as everyone scurries out, unaware of the gunman’s observant gaze lurking in the shadows. Albertina, the maid, seizes a brief moment of solitude, but her peace is shattered by an unexpected noise. She vigorously confronts the intruder, ultimately realizing it's Jacopo. Amidst his search for the notebook, he stumbles upon Lidia’s unopened letter to Andrea, prompting reflections on the independence desired by some women, leaving Jacopo lost in contemplation.
At the ball, the poets feel an oppressive weight as if the Duke, Paolo’s father, is scrutinizing them with disdain. While Paolo waltzes with Marianna, Enrico and Teresa share a dance, a gesture aimed at proving the Duke’s preconceptions wrong. Marianna catches sight of Lorenzo, momentarily hesitating before slipping away to meet him in secret. He has infiltrated the ball to reunite with her, professing his undying love and vowing never to abandon her again. However, her response is swift and fierce—a slap followed by an abrupt departure.
On the bustling dance floor, the hosts initiate a lively game, with Enrico emerging as the Duke’s defeated opponent, much to his chagrin. Fireworks illuminate the night sky, revealing their manipulation by a contingent of soldiers. Lidia devises a plan to incapacitate the soldiers with alcohol, hoping to extract information about Matteo’s whereabouts. Jacopo’s sudden appearance and demand for the notebook threaten to derail her scheme, but to prevent a scene, she surrenders it to him. Nevertheless, her intoxicated stratagem proves partially fruitful, as the soldiers inadvertently reveal valuable intelligence regardless.
Later, Lidia confronts Matteo, who unveils a startling revelation: Beatrice had been blackmailing Headmistress Maria with incriminating love letters, which Matteo had been concealing on her behalf. The twist deepens as it transpires that Maria harbors a romantic affection for Beatrice, who exploited her affection by encouraging the love letters and subsequently using them to exert control over Maria’s actions.
Lidia confronts Maria, who, though confessing, insists she would never have resorted to murdering Beatrice. Lidia, grappling with these revelations, seeks clarification from Sofia. Sofia, in turn, unveils a layer of intrigue: Laura harbored feelings for Matteo as well. Laura's betrayal led Beatrice's parents to exile her to a convent. Sofia, with a heavy heart, was sketching the school as a farewell token for Beatrice, who was to depart the following day.
Further probing leads Lidia to confront Laura once more. Laura confirms the tale,承认自己的嫉妒之心，but reveals a glimmer of hope for reconciliation. She had intended to mend fences with Beatrice by preparing her tea, only to be met with cold indifference—Beatrice seizing the tea and dismissing her with a chilling warning that Laura would never escape her shadow.
Elsewhere, Jacopo discovers telltale signs of Nitti's Bookshop in the notebook and quizzes the owner about Atilla, who appears sketchy and is ushered away. Meanwhile, at Anna's banquet, Lidia encounters Detective Fourneau, who flirts boldly with her. The President, too, commends her persistence but emphasizes the inflexibility of the law. Empowered, Lidia boldly champions women's suffrage, but her passion falls on deaf ears, leading her to storm out in frustration.
At home, Marianna vents her frustration over Lorenzo on Enrico, while Teresa confesses she bribed him to leave, asserting that true love would have kept him. Enrico is angered by Teresa's actions, and Marianna decides to move in with Jacopo. Anna, far from angered by Lidia's plight, finds it amusing, her phrasing inadvertently jogging Lidia's memory.
A revelation dawns: Beatrice orchestrated her suicide to resemble murder, aiming to punish Laura for ruining her life. Lidia discovers wolfsbane in Beatrice's locket, realizing she must have laced the tea herself. Detective Fourneau is impressed by Lidia's deductions, echoing the President's earlier admiration.
It transpires that the President, too, holds Lidia in the highest esteem and, in an interview with the Gazette, champions her ideals with unwavering conviction. Fourneau gifts Lidia a tome dedicated to botanical studies, while Filippo contends that they desperately need someone of her calibre to spearhead their electoral efforts. Though she cannot take up the mantle herself, the next viable option, Enrico, is less than enthusiastic but acquiesces on the condition that Lidia persuades Marianna to return home.
That very evening, Jacopo stumbles upon a photograph depicting Nitti in companionship with Filippo and Juvara. Further digging into the bank records unveils the startling fact that Nitti once served as Juvara's secretary. Meanwhile, an assailant hunts Nitti relentlessly and eventually shoots him. Later, the gunman stealthily infiltrates Jacopo's residence and catches sight of the incriminating photograph.
As Season 2, Episode 2 of "The Law According to Lidia Poet" draws to a close, Lidia finds herself in the midst of convincing Marianna, only to be interrupted by the ominous presence of the gunman. She ventures into the office, which now lies eerily vacant, with an unlocked door standing as a testament to the intruder's recent passage.
