Overweight Peony forced into marriage with Tristan; on wedding day, mocked as 'fat' and 'ugly,' Tristan shows disgust. Peony strikes back. Tristan is cold; childhood sweetheart Sylvia Forrest provokes her. Peony transforms: loses weight, 'Savant' revealed, piano talent returns. Peony deals with rivals, changing Tristan's disgust to love, prompting pursuit. Peony achieves career and love success, completing a comeback.