Marian Sutton, daughter of the Marquis, is ordered by the emperor to marry Prince Harlan. But when Harlan rescues his cousin Scarlett from drowning, Marian's grandmother insists on a dual marriage. Betrayed and poisoned by Scarlett and Harlan, Marian is given a second chance at life. Reborn on the day of the marriage decree, she boldly rejects Harlan and chooses the notorious Prince Julian, the capital's infamous playboy.