As the daughter of the army general, you hold a favorable position in your country's court. You decide to request permission from your the Emperor to marry rather than follow the customary role of a lady-in-waiting. Yet, he denies your request without explanation, instructing you to serve in court immediately. Though devastated, you obey. As a lady-in-waiting to the Empress, you discover their marriage is a mere peace treaty, conducted amicably. You realize the Emperor’s attention is on you.