Finn Sterling was betrayed and killed by Gideon Yates, who used Lin Wanqing. Reborn, Finn avoids Lin Wanqing; she chooses Gideon. Finn saves Emperor Hale, reunites with Rhea. They uncover Grove Yates's treason. Misled by Gideon, Lin Wanqing frames Finn. Finn is captured. Rhea saves him with evidence. Grove Yates rebels. Finn and Rhea defeat him, marry, guard the northern frontier. Lin Wanqing, realizing her mistakes, commits suicide. Finn and Rhea grow old together.
