
Aria Sutton decreed to marry Ninth Prince Julian Shaw. Julian defends secret lover Lyla Lynn. Aria tears contract, chooses Crown Prince Conrad Shaw (leg ailment). Aria cures Conrad's leg. She exposes Lyla's fake pregnancy, Consort Helena's plot to poison Emperor. Julian and Consort Helena scheme, fail. Conrad recovers, ascends throne, makes Aria Empress. Julian, Lyla, Consort Helena suffer consequences.