The dying Empress seeks out her missing daughter, Laurel. Years ago, Laurel devoted herself to her scholar husband, Matt. After he passed the imperial exams, he conspired with the magistrate's sister. Their plot framed Laurel for treason and forced a divorce. Now, the truth finally emerges. Laurel's true identity as the Empress's daughter is revealed to the world, exposing the betrayal that tore their lives apart.