Roxanne Dalton, fake daughter, pregnant by Emperor Alaric Sterling, hears heir's thoughts, defies fate. She fends off schemes from Flora Dalton and Consort Lillian, discovering she's General Victor Vance's biological daughter. Empress Dowager conspires, using Mother-Son Gu curse to harm heir. Alaric Sterling, reborn with past memories, protects her. They join forces to overthrow Empress Dowager. Alaric saves heir with heart's blood. Emperor and empress rule and stay together.
