Chani is infatuated with Alaric, but humiliated at their wedding. He accuses her of Iris's death. Chani dies, reborn on her marriage alliance day. She volunteers to marry Kaelis, leaving Alaric. Married to Kaelis, she cherishes him. Alaric learns the truth, regrets, pursues her to Shalan, but is defeated. Alaric uncovers Iris's plot, saves Chani, but Chani's heart belongs to Kaelis. After Kaelis dies, Chani returns to Tang Empire with Alaric. Their two-lifetime entanglements resolved.