Lakanpati's age and failing health gave rise to the urgency of finding a man for the princess to marry and who will inevitably lead the tribe as the new chieftain.

The man Lakanpati considers most eligible to become Urduja's husband is Simakwel, a Tawilisi warrior but whom the princess dislikes.

However, Urduja meets Limhang, a Chinese pirate, who lands on the Tawilisi shore after he flees from the wrath of the ruthlessly greedy Wang.

Urduja immediately falls in love with the stranger Limhang, which worries Lakanpati and drives Simakwel into madness.

Eventually, Limhang's good deeds and genuine kindness win the respect and trust of the Taliwisi tribe.