The Empress lies on her deathbed, desperately seeking her lost daughter, Laurel. Unaware that Laurel is now the devoted wife of scholar Matt, she waits in vain. Matt excels in the imperial exams before colluding with the governor’s sister to frame Laurel for adultery. This scheme forces a divorce between the couple. The deception eventually unravels, and the young woman’s true identity finally comes to light.
