Zoe Shaw supports her childhood sweetheart, Landon Langley, for imperial exams. He succeeds, then breaks their engagement. Zoe meets Alistair Sterling, Young Lord, fleeing arranged marriage. To avoid troubles, they contract marriage. Alistair hides his identity; Zoe protects her husband. Zoe exposes Landon's corruption. Alistair's identity is revealed. A rift forms due to his deception, but he swears sincerity. They resolve conflict and stay together.