My Cousin and I Share the Moon

Radiant and pampered × cool and gentle

Unrequited love turns mutual | Cousins | Young married couple | Tender romance

In her previous life, Xu Nian was the only daughter of the mighty General's household, cherished by her father and brothers and raised in luxury. One ill-fated marriage ruined half her life. Her loyal family became stepping stones for an ambitious schemer seeking the throne. They were falsely accused and imprisoned, and not one of them survived.

The day she learned of their deaths and the truth, she braced her wavering body to kill her enemy, only to be trampled underfoot... Then she drove a silver hairpin into her neck. The last thing she saw was the snow stained red with her own blood.

As her consciousness faded, a white light seemed to flash before her eyes. She thought of Xu Huai, the man as cool as the moon over a river who was willing to bow and humble himself for her, a heaven-blessed talent, and also... her cousin. He once promised to keep her safe for life. He did, at the cost of being pierced by countless arrows and dying without a place to be buried.

Xu Nian had always thought that she and Xu Huai were not blood relatives. She assumed her cousin had acted out of loyalty, heroism, and consideration for the years they'd lived together under one roof. She had no idea he had long loved her to the depths of his soul, and that even his dying wish was her name...

Heaven takes pity on her, and she returns to her youth. None of the tragedies have happened yet. She is still the family's most cherished young lady, with her loved ones safe and her household flourishing.

Only she knows that she has been reborn in a pivotal year for the General's household. One wrong step, and an abyss will open behind her. To keep anyone from noticing anything amiss, after being reborn she continues to maintain the most natural "sibling affection" with Xu Huai, concealing her hazy feelings beneath the name of family. She never expects him, always so disciplined and proper, to be the first to lose his composure. He offers her his pure heart and draws ever closer, stirring a tempest in Xu Nian's heart. Unable to hold back, she asks, "Brother, what do you mean by this?"

At her words, the bright, moonlike man looks pained. He gently draws her into his arms, stroking her dark hair, his voice clear yet slightly hoarse. "Nian'er, do you know... I've never wanted to be your brother."

[We share a surname and a name. We were made for each other.]

*Reading Guide

1. The male lead is devoted to the heroine in every way. In this life, they are both devoted to each other and equally strong.

2. The heroine always comes first. This story is written to give her the happy life she deserves.

3. Yinian Hua will be the name of a wine.

"A wine brewed from your name and mine, may its fragrance linger year after year."

4. The male lead was raised by the family, so they share a surname. He asked to change his name to include the character "Huai" after the heroine was born. They aren't directly related by blood, though they are cousins.

5. This is my first novel. I'm so grateful to the angelic readers who are willing to stop by. May you be happy every day and have all your wishes come true~

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*Radiant, naive, airheaded beauty × disciplined, proper, gentle elder brother

Chu Yirou is the youngest daughter of Chu Chaokuo, a grand councilor of the capital. She has been the apple of her family's eye since childhood, spoiled and cherished. With her coming-of-age ceremony approaching, her mother wants to arrange her marriage and asks if she has feelings for any young man. Chu Yirou has no idea, leaving her elders very worried.

But it's not her fault... She truly doesn't understand matters of the heart, so she goes to ask her sworn elder brother for advice. He has already regained his identity and cleared his name of false accusations.

Snow falls thickly in winter. Chu Linqian sits in a pavilion, painting with sweeping brushstrokes, while she quietly watches beside him. Somehow, as she gazes at him, she becomes captivated by his warm, deep-set features and, as if under a spell, blurts out:

"Brother..." She's called him that for years, and still can't bring herself to use another title.

"Hm?" Chu Linqian looks up at the sound of her voice, his eyes full of tenderness.

Her heart warms, and she starts talking nonsense. "Brother, do you know... what it means to fall in love?"

At her words, Chu Linqian's breath falters. His Adam's apple moves involuntarily, and after a long pause he replies, "Rou'er, where did you hear such an improper phrase? Have you said it to any other man?"

Seeing his strange expression, Chu Yirou's lashes flutter. She stammers, "So it's an improper phrase? I was hoping you'd teach me about it..."

The man freezes for a moment. The tips of his ears suddenly turn bright red. He lowers his eyes and stops looking at her, but his brush no longer moves as smoothly as before. "That would be improper."

She lowers her eyes in disappointment, a little sulky. "Then I'll go ask someone else. I've heard that Brother Gu likes me very much. I'm sure he won't refuse!"

With that, she stands and starts to leave. But before she can take a step, she falls into a warm, broad embrace...

She looks up at the handsome face, now tinged with anger, and instinctively holds her breath.

Chu Linqian stares intently at the person in his arms. His fingertips brush her lips, and something long suppressed seems about to burst out of his eyes. His voice is no longer gentle, but tinged with an inexplicable possessiveness.

"Since when would he be the one to teach you about this?"

*Reading Guide

1. He's her sworn elder brother, taken in by the family. They aren't related by blood, and only develop real feelings after their relationship as siblings is dissolved.

2. The male lead is absolutely devoted to the heroine.

3. The setting has many author-created details, such as girls coming of age at seventeen.

Description written on May 8, 2025

Theme: You always deserve a better life