Deposed Crown Prince Jaden Shaw becomes a beggar. He becomes the matrilocal husband of 'ugly' Raine Lennox. The world laughs at their union, but this marriage defies their fates. Raine awakens a rare Sword Meridian, transforming into the Empress of the Azure Palace. Jaden Shaw's meridians are restored. He rises from ridiculed matrilocal husband to Emperor. The Emperor and Empress bring peace to the world.