Smoke Signals Over the Old Homeland

She was born into a family of scholars, then abandoned by her husband, and struggled alone to keep her family from falling apart. He was born into a prestigious clan, yet gave up literature for the military, showing his mettle amid the smoke and flames of war. She refused to accept her lowly status and found a kindred spirit, but in a country torn by war and unrest, they ultimately missed their chance at love. He grew up pampered, but refused to coast on his privilege. He took the fate of his people as his responsibility and ultimately made something of himself. They were childhood friends, innocent and inseparable. Yet faced with family feuds and national hatred, they finally drew their blades against each other, choosing to shatter like jade rather than live in disgrace. They broke through convention and bravely became husband and wife. But amid a deadly war, one moment's hesitation turned them into sinners, condemned for generations. Through the long years, love and hatred intertwine. Amid the smoke and flames of war, family and country take center stage. When the song ends and everyone has gone, only the bright moon remains, waxing and waning.