After a brief reign as empress, Astelle departs the palace post-divorce, carrying a clandestine burden: she is bearing Emperor Kaizen's offspring. Fast forward six years, Astelle and her son lead a tranquil existence in the rural expanse until the imperial soldiers arrive at their doorstep. Kaizen seeks Astelle's approval to claim the crucial Meilen domain. Amidst the empire's ongoing unrest due to a rebellion, can Astelle shield her son's lineage from the looming dangers, especially from his formidable father, the emperor?