Widow Felicia Lowe raises her daughters, waiting for her supposedly deceased husband, Harrison Zhang. She encounters fallen general Alistair Shaw, buys his freedom. A warmth grows between them. Harrison Zhang is not dead. He returns as a high-ranking official, marries a Princess, and abandons Felicia. Felicia cuts ties. Alistair Shaw protects her. Together, they stand up to the powerful, break free from prejudices, and secure a peaceful life.
