Volume One: The First Wipe of the Pearl (Chapter 1-20)
The eldest grandson Mingyue grew up according to the standards of a "future mother of the country". She was dignified and virtuous and had an excellent reputation. Married to the King of Qin, Xiao Yan, as his concubine, she kept the Prince of Qin's palace in order. In the turbulent times before and after the Xuanwu Gate Incident, she stabilized the inner house with her composure and wisdom beyond her years, and indirectly helped Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan ascended the throne, and Mingyue was named queen, becoming a model of virtue praised by the government and the public. However, an indirect mistake caused by strictly adhering to "non-interference in politics" made her reflect on the dogma of perfection for the first time.
Volume 2: Fengming Deep Palace (Chapter 21-50)
Mingyue takes charge of the middle palace. Facing the competition and temptations from Liu Zhaoyi and others, she resolved them with a combination of fairness and gentleness, and established her prestige. Faced with the radicalism and pressure from the clan in the early days of Xiao Yan's rule, she began to try to go beyond conventional advice, using history as a mirror, using family as a metaphor for the country, and quietly assisting with wisdom, which impressed Xiao Yan. The relationship between the two gradually developed from a respectful relationship with each other to a tacit understanding of political ideas and preliminary acquaintance.
Volume 3: Staying together through thick and thin (Chapter 51-80)
Xiao Yan wanted to implement major reforms (such as land equalization and the prototype of the imperial examination), but encountered huge resistance, and the contradiction between the emperor and his ministers intensified. When a loyal and upright minister faced danger, Mingyue chose to intervene with extraordinary courage and ingenious means between "protecting oneself wisely" and "supporting morality", which not only protected the good ministers, but also maintained the emperor's prestige, and added "character" to his "virtuous" name. During this period, they may experience hardships such as the illness of their children or the death of relatives, and the relationship between husband and wife becomes deeper and stronger while coping with the difficulties.
Volume 4: The Sun and the Moon Shine Together (Chapter 81-100)
When Xiao Yan went on a personal expedition or encountered a major natural disaster, Ming Yue stayed behind to supervise the country (or as an assistant). She showed amazing political talent and overall perspective, not only stabilizing the court and the harem, but also providing huge support to the front line/disaster in terms of logistics and public sentiment. Xiao Yan came back and witnessed everything, and his emotions sublimated into irreplaceable dependence and deep love. In her later years, when facing newcomers who tried to imitate her "virtuous virtues", Xiao Yan revealed that Mingyue's qualities could not be copied. Mingyue has spent her life practicing and redefined the connotation of "a wise queen" - it is wisdom, strength, affection, and the bright moon that shines on the era side by side with the emperor. The fine brushwork of history books will always leave its unique and beautiful chapter.
Purpose: Purpose: To explore how, under the framework of the feudal era, women used wisdom, sincerity and a pattern that transcended the times to transform "virtue" from a symbol of etiquette that bound themselves into an inner strength to realize personal value and protect the righteousness of the family and country. Finally, they can achieve soul resonance with their partners and jointly create a legend.