
Crown Prince Chu Heng and Wu Zhao fall in love, but their romance is thwarted by the Chu Emperor. The Emperor forces Wu Zhao's hand with poison and political schemes, coercing her into a ten-year pact to help Chu Heng ascend the throne. To protect her people, Wu Zhao agrees, leading to a misunderstanding with Chu Heng. King He Rong takes advantage of the situation. Caught in a predicament between her country, her people, and her love, what choice will Wu Zhao make?