Cassia forced into palace. Her wealth catches Emperor's attention. Teams with Lady Lillian. Lady Lillian falls for Emperor, meets tragic end. Cassia falls for Emperor, but rift grows due to his divided affections, Lady Roxanne's tragedy. Noble Consort Vivian, Empress pass away. Cassia spends ten million silver taels to become Empress, has child. Endures sons dying young. Spends life with Emperor, trapped, passing away with memories of those lost.
