To avoid a forced marriage, a country girl rescues an amnesiac, injured man, taking him as her live-in husband. He is the reigning God of War, in seclusion, poisoned and hiding his prowess. Affection blossoms. As court undercurrents and his identity surface, the God of War departs to protect his love. The woman embarks on a journey to find her husband, establishes herself in court and takes military power. They quell turmoil together, returning to the countryside for a peaceful life.