The First White Moonlight of the Early Song Dynasty

In five thousand years of history, there has been exactly one pair of brothers who were willing to share even the throne.

So what else couldn’t they share?

The first two emperors of the Song Dynasty were brothers.

And you managed to get involved with both of them.

But honestly, it’s not your fault.

When you transmigrated, you descended from the sky without a speck of dust on you. Everyone who saw you called you a “goddess.”

It was a time of chaos. Knowing in advance who would win, you decided to join Zhao Kuangyin’s side with a single click.

And then the two of you started dating.

Sorry, but his crush on you was way too obvious.

You died less than two years later.

You died for him, saving his life.

After all, you weren’t really a goddess.

You came back to life many years later.

History took a different turn: your Big Brother Zhao married late, but eventually settled down. His wife died, and he had many children, just as in the original history.

And you forgot everything.

With a spotless past, a curious and carefree spirit, you arrived in Kaifeng under Zhao Guangyi’s rule, free-spirited and happy.

The Prince of Jin, beloved by his imperial elder brother, powerful and always dressed in purple, fell in love with you at first sight.

Reader’s Guide

1. Lots of liberties taken. Two emperor brothers who both have a place in my heart. Many events will be altered by the butterfly effect as I try to restore my homeland. Treat this as alternate history, don’t nitpick the details. Everything is in service of my tastes. The male lead starts off chaste, followed by a flurry of misunderstandings. Don’t mind me, I’m already shipping everyone with everyone.

2. You can definitely expect a mentally healthy, well-adjusted Taizu, and a hardworking, meticulous, beautiful Taizong.

3. Possible scenarios include: “Brothers Who Love Each Other Getting into a Huge Fight,” “What Do You Mean My Little Brother’s Crush Is My White Moonlight?” “My White Moonlight Came Back from the Dead and Became My Little Brother’s Wife,” “My Elder Brother Seems to Have Fallen for My Wife at First Sight,” and “Two of You Brothers Have Completely Lost It.”

Coming soon in my author’s collection: A Childhood Sweethearts Story of an Emperor and Empress

Xue Shuo, Prince of Qin, was a real badass from the moment he was born.

The empress’s youngest son, he could compose essays at three and fight at seven. Born into the imperial family, he looked down on everyone.

When he was eight, a new group of study companions, both boys and girls, was brought into the palace.

The palace attendants explained that this was a tradition of their dynasty: bright, exceptional young girls were brought to the palace and raised alongside the consorts. The future empresses and princesses consort were often chosen from among them.

For days, his older brothers discussed the companions’ backgrounds and family influence.

Xue Shuo was unimpressed.

He wasn’t going to play with girls.

When the companions arrived, Xue Shuo kept his word. He held his head high, paid no attention to anything else, and focused entirely on his studies.

Then he found out he was no longer top of the class.

One new companion could memorize anything at a glance and recite it with her eyes closed. She could do arithmetic problems in her head in seconds, and no matter what the teacher tested, she turned in a perfect score. She kept to herself and ignored everyone.

The ordinary badass Prince of Qin was thoroughly intimidated by this top-tier badass.

After countless trials and tribulations, Xue Shuo and his new companion became good friends.

They fought together, skipped class, walked in the rain, aced their exams, and raced toward the goal of becoming five-star badasses.

Xue Shuo was satisfied. Xue Shuo was happy. Xue Shuo was blissful.

And his mother had stopped nagging him to play with girls.

Life was perfect.

The Prince of Qin’s perfect life came to an end one afternoon.

It was the first archery-on-horseback lesson. He had changed clothes and was about to go find his good friend when he suddenly saw her surrounded by a group of girls.

Xue Shuo was disappointed. “Why do you like hanging out with girls? That’s so lame.”

His friend said, “But I am a girl.”

Theme: Be brave!