X century, China. The emperor returns back from a long trip. He is struck with cold attitude of his court. The Empress conceals a secret relationship with the Crown Prince. His son’s behavior is strange too. The court is mired in romantic and political intrigues, entwining palace like a garland of gold chrysanthemums. The Emperor feels that he will be dethroned. During the elaborate ceremony of the traditional autumn festival soldier fill the palace. Thousands trampled golden flowers steeped in the blood of the traitors fill the square.