The Bright Moon Can Be Taken

Xu Ruyue, the very model of a noblewoman in word and deed, has a secret.

Before she married, she had an untold past with a scholar living in the mountains.

The scholar was gentle as jade. He indulged and spoiled her, and even when he was angry, he would soothe her first.

She only had to pretend to shed a tear for him to comfort her tenderly, his heart aching for her.

This lover, who always yielded to her and put her first, remained the object of Xu Ruyue's midnight longings even after she married for the glory of her family.

But in the end, it was all just a dream.

Xu Ruyue only wanted to serve her mother-in-law, care for her husband, and secure her position as the Duchess of the Duke's household as soon as possible. Then an honored guest arrived at the family home.

She changed her clothes and went to greet the guest with proper dignity. But just as she was about to bow, the guest's face struck her with horror.

The scholar from the mountains had become the Crown Prince. Seated in a place of honor, he watched her with a faintly amused smile.

Later, in a place crowded with people, while all the capital's nobles were gathered together,

Crown Prince Pei Yuan trapped her in an empty rock garden. If she took even one step out, everyone would see them.

He gripped her chin, his eyes filled with the bitter determination of a man certain to claim victory.

"Didn't we promise to be together for a lifetime, just the two of us? I came to meet you like we agreed, so what are you afraid of?"

Reader's guide:

1. The heroine's marriage to the second male lead was never fully formalized. All developments between the heroine and hero take place while they are both single.

2. All the men are virgins and have never been with anyone else.

3. Updates before signing will follow the rankings.

Thematic message: Rules are all just a way to fool her.