Prince Linus Shaw launches a palace coup, seizing the throne. Crown Prince Jasper Shaw flees. Luna Ling, a Beast-Taming Clan maid, uses her Beast-Taming Art to rescue and help the crown prince escape the Imperial Capital to Misty Crags. During their escape, she fends off pursuers with her abilities. She grows from maid to empress, assisting the crown prince to quell rebellion and create a prosperous era.