
Vera Ashton, general, saves Emperor Kaelan, but is forced into substitute marriage. Maidservant Serena Yates falsely takes credit, becomes Noble Consort, frames Vera for adultery, throwing her into the Cold Palace. Seven years later, Vera and son Mason Ashton are in the Cold Palace. Empress Dowager becomes suspicious due to son's resemblance to Emperor, truth comes to light. Serena Yates's plot exposed, Vera Ashton exonerated, misunderstanding with Emperor Kaelan resolved.