Shattered Jade, Cast Pearls [Republican Era]

A tumultuous Republican-era setting · An epic tragic romance between two male leads · The ultimate struggle between love of country and personal love and hate · The pinnacle of tragic beauty • Jiang Yubai: The eldest grandson of the distinguished Jiang family. Gentle and refined, he cares deeply for his country and conceals an unwavering resolve and stoicism beneath his mild exterior. Skilled at the guqin and painting, he is the “bright moon of Jiangnan” in everyone’s eyes. • Lu Jingyan: The only son of the warlord Lu family. Defiant and decisive, he was rebellious as a youth and, as an adult, carries a deep-seated blood feud. He loves Jiang Yubai with all his heart, yet his hatred leaves Jiang Yubai utterly broken. Story setting: The twenty-fifth year of the Republic. War is just beginning, and the misty rain of Jiangnan mingles with the smoke of battle in the north. The struggle between distinguished families and warlord forces sweeps two young men’s love and hatred into its wake, shattering them amid the flood of history.