Iris Sloan loved General Aidan Lennox, was betrayed and died. Reborn, she cancels their engagement, marries Crown Prince Kael of Dajing in place of her half-sister. They become allies, overthrowing officials, feelings grow. Aidan Lennox regrets, pursues her. Vera Sloan manipulates him, injuring Iris Sloan. Vera Sloan is brought to justice. Kael ascends throne, Iris Sloan is Empress. Aidan Lennox passes away in solitude, his regret eternal.