Princess Celeste Zhao funds poor scholar Aidan Graham, selling treasures for his exams. Aidan becomes Top Scholar but betrays their vows, marrying Prefect's daughter Serena Sullivan. At the wedding, Celeste throws tea, slaps him, and denounces him. Her princely brothers appear, revealing her noble identity. Her torn dress reveals the 'Mystic Phoenix' embroidery. Celeste punishes the snobs.
