
Reborn as Vera Carver, a bullied concubine-born daughter in an Empress Dowager-bestowed marriage, marrying into Prince's Manor. She faces the Little Heir's dislike and Clarice Jacobs' schemes. Vera saves the Little Heir, clearing her name. Clarice's schemes fail, leading to expulsion. Vera's bond with the Little Heir and Prince Alistair grows. Empress Dowager summons Vera; she and Prince Alistair cooperate to collapse her power and get together.