The Moon Over Xichuan Is Gone

The heavens draw forth all things; what is near may be far. The heart has its own order, and time must not be turned upside down.

Nine hundred years ago, Xichuan fell, and the mysterious gold mines coveted by every nation in the Divine Realm were sealed away. Only the bloodline of its ruler could unlock them.

The little princess took after her mother, with golden hair and blue eyes, an exotic appearance. She should have been easy to find.

Mingjian, quietly studying at Hengtian Manor, dyed her hair and eyes black. With her talent for mathematics, she secretly became a military engineer, soon to wield the heavy firepower that could topple the Divine Realm.

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To Mingjian, the monumental task of restoring her country was nothing more than a math problem.

If not for Changze choosing an heir, she would have died in the ruins the day her country fell. Yet he abandoned her, broke his covenant with Changze and Xichuan, and sought another bride.

If not for Yan Chen, her calculations would always have been missing a step. They planned the governance of a nation together, and entrusted their lives to each other.

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To Yan Chen, Mingjian was always full of surprises. She made him lose control, and he found himself addicted to her, drawing closer to her one careful step at a time.

That day, he secretly cut off the strands of their hair that had become tangled together, believing they symbolized their union. But when the ink color faded, he discovered the secret she had kept hidden.

Later, it was Yan Chen who let go first, pushing her even farther away.

Mingjian returned to her homeland, where he was no longer there.

Fortunately, they gazed at the same moon.

[Reading Guide]

1. Older hero and height difference (189 cm vs. 163 cm)

2. Nontraditional cultivation fantasy + mechanisms + original worldbuilding

3. Not a typical strong heroine or power fantasy. The male lead is stronger due to his age and talent, while the heroine is more resilient within her limitations. No tragic, all-consuming love or misunderstandings. They remain true to each other throughout.

4. Happy ending, reunited after a long separation

Theme: Stay true to yourself and journey toward each other