Song of the Bright Moon

Shen Yujiao, a noble young woman from Chang'an, is bright, dignified, gentle, and refined. She is betrothed to Pei Xia of Hedong. Then disaster strikes: her father and brothers are imprisoned, and her entire family is sentenced to exile. Since the crime does not extend to married daughters, Madam Shen writes to the Pei family of Hedong, hoping they will honor the betrothal and marry Yujiao. Yet on the day of exile, not a single member of the Pei family appears. Supporting her mother, Shen Yujiao says calmly, “Don't wait anymore. How could the daughter of a convicted official still be worthy of the Pei family's heir?” Just as she turns away, the sound of hooves rises behind her. A noble young gentleman in brocade robes and a jade belt dismounts. No amount of travel dust can hide his jade-like features or his noble, radiant bearing. Meeting Shen Yujiao's astonished gaze, the owner of those deep, dark eyes raises his sleeve in a formal salute. “Pei Xia of Hedong has come to take his wife home.” * After their wedding, the two treat each other with formal courtesy. Then an accident sends Shen Yujiao fleeing. When she reaches Jinling, she happens upon a group of thugs dividing their spoils. As she weighs whether to fight to the death and refuse to yield, or kneel and beg for mercy, the gang leader Xie Wuling lifts her chin. A faint smile touches his peach-blossom eyes. “You're a pretty little thing. How about becoming my wife?” ** Pei Xia of Hedong is a gentleman as beautiful as jade, devoted to his country and family, with no interest in romance. He married Shen Yujiao, a convicted official's daughter, despite everyone's objections because a gentleman must keep his word. He thought giving her a title and children was more than enough. Only when she nearly fell into another man's hands did he realize that love could not be reasoned away, and desire was difficult to control. * Before meeting Shen Yujiao, Xie Wuling wanted nothing more than to settle down in Jinling with a wife, children, and a warm hearth. After meeting her, he realized that being a thug wouldn't be enough to win the beauty of his dreams. When his little bride was taken away, he chased her a hundred miles through the rain before managing to place the red wedding veil he had embroidered himself in her arms. Black and blue, he smiled at her. “Don't worry. I'll get you back.” Later, from Jinling to Chang'an, from a lowly thug to a high-ranking court official, Xie Wuling spends his entire life trying to place a red wedding veil on Shen Yujiao and make her his lawful wife. ** -Female lead and male leads are all inexperienced; melodrama, Mary Sue elements, and a harem of competing suitors -The characters are not perfect. Please don't read too much into things; discuss in good faith. -The whole novel is being continually revised. I am not responsible for pirated copies, and comments about pirated versions will be deleted. -Any physical relationship takes place after the previous relationship has ended. There is no infidelity during an ongoing relationship. - My completed melodramatic novel Second Marriage to the Emperor is available on my profile. Li Wu, daughter of a Grand Tutor, comes from an illustrious family and is both talented and beautiful. She grew up with the Crown Prince, and they are betrothed. Her smooth-sailing life takes a sharp turn the year the Crown Prince is deposed. To protect herself, she promptly marries someone else. Her new husband is gentle and attentive, and their married life is blissful and harmonious. But who could have expected the Crown Prince to rise again and ascend the throne? * The once-gentle Crown Prince, as graceful as jade, becomes a ruthless and merciless emperor in the blink of an eye. Li Wu keeps a low profile and tries to disappear from his sight. Yet on New Year's Eve, the man appears behind the screen like a ghost. “Ah Wu, long time no see.” He looks down at her, his long fingers brushing her slightly swollen lips. Seeing her frightened, tearful expression, the man's voice turns hoarse. “At a time like this, are you still going to put up a pointless struggle?” * -HE, married woman and her husband + melodrama + coercive possessiveness [Important] -The characters are not perfect. The heroine is inexperienced, and the hero has only ever been with her. - Theme: Cherish the person in front of you.