Talia Shaw married sickly Prince Julian Sutton. Shane returned general, believed Talia gold-digger, sought Ivy. Ivy framed Talia, forced abortion, attempted burial. Dying Julian arranged Talia's fake death escape to Lingnan. Shane discovered truth, regretted, pursued her to Lingnan. Shane confirmed Sutton treason; Suttons punished, Ivy exiled. Julian died, freeing Talia. Misunderstandings cleared, Imperial Edict decreed marriage. Shane quit military, left with Talia.