Elspeth Hale, humiliated by concubine Rosalind Hale, seeks divorce. Lila Carter, daughter, exposes Rosalind Hale's poisoning schemes! Marquess Hale takes the concubine's side, her brother blocks her path. She presents witness testimony and medical records, forces her way to the Imperial Court. Elspeth Hale is granted divorce, Rosalind Hale brought to justice, dowry fully returned.