Faye is coerced by Dowager Empress to spy on Emperor Alaric Moreau, becomes pregnant. Dowager Empress claims Rosalind Shaw pregnant. Faye is true princess; Alaric, the imposter (Swapped Prince Gambit). Prince Julian rebels, forcing Alaric, who feigned foolishness, to counterattack. Alaric wins back Faye. His 'I only want the child' transforms to 'I will never fail you.' Switched identities, love after arranged union, power struggles.