In the palace of Empress Maria, the visiting magician holds a divination session to determine the future of the new Russian empress and her spouse. After divination for Mary, the magician foretells Anna receiving some disturbing news that will completely change her fate. Anna is confused — what else can happen? Children are healthy, Sonya is full of energy, and left with some expedition to draw . Except Mikhail... Anna’s house is handed a letter Sannikova, written in unfamiliar handwriting . It is reported that Sonya disappeared along with the expedition, which she joined. Anna is really worried and decides to go in search of Sonya. In the most difficult expedition, Anna experiences incredible difficulties: she is not sold provisions, they do not give horses... She is alarmed by the feeling that she is being watched, and then - this constant refusal to help her like a vicious circle! Something is wrong here, but what?..