Berta finds herself thrust into an arranged marriage as the King's second consort, a strategic move by the royal family to strengthen their weakening power. Despite facing a cold husband and a hostile Queen, Berta, the daughter of a prominent frontier lord, bravely embraces her challenging new life at the palace. Determined to fulfill her duties until she can return home, Berta's resolve is shaken when an unexpected twist occurs – she discovers she is carrying the King's child after the mandated three nights together as newlyweds.