Schooled by the Emperor

Village girl Cora Willow has her engagement broken by fiancé Vincent Lennox. That night, she saves the emperor, Ian Shaw. Ian Shaw teaches her to read, do arithmetic, and understand the law. Cora Willow opens a literacy class for women. Falsely accused by Vincent Lennox, Ian Shaw reveals his identity and punishes him. Cora Willow joins forces with The Empress to establish a girls' school. Girls' schools spread throughout the country, benefiting women.