Embers of Moonlight

Synopsis {Excerpt} “My negligence?” He was impressed by her boldness. She dared accuse him while at his mercy? “Yes,” she nodded. “But it’s fine. Here’s what will happen: I will leave your carriage at once, and we will forget this incident entirely. We will bury all grudges and move on. What do you say?” Her smile was bright. Tianlei stared, stunned. He sought a reply but her smile rendered him speechless. Her golden-brown eyes glowed warmly beneath the carriage’s dim lantern light. Her lips curved softly; he imagined how her full face would look unmasked, but could not paint the perfect picture. This was the first time he had been so close to a woman, studying her features so intently. “I want to take you home”… ________________________________________ In the vast Great Qan Kingdom, the imperial Murong Dynasty rules with unchallenged authority, their power sustained through sacred spiritual channels passed down through generations. For centuries, they remained invincible, their dominion uncontested. Yet, twenty years ago, Prince Murong Tianlei—the eldest son of the reigning emperor—was born without the divine gift that legitimized Murong rule. Cast aside and denied his birthright, Tianlei was overshadowed by his younger brother’s claim to the throne. Determined to earn respect, he carved a path through military prowess, inspiring fear rather than favor. Meanwhile, Ming Xuanling, the defiant fourth daughter of Chancellor Ming, faces a grim fate: an arranged marriage to Crown Prince Jing, a union decreed by the court to solidify her family’s influence. Yearning instead for freedom and the art of dance, she rebels against her predestined future. Fate, however, weaves their destinies together, binding Xuanling and the forsaken Prince Tianlei in unexpected ways. As palace intrigues deepen and ancient mysteries awaken, can they navigate the treacherous tides of power, ignite a forbidden love, and claim their rightful place within the Great Qan dynasty? In a world rife with political scheming, passionate romance, and supernatural forces, will Xuanling and Tianlei survive the deadly games of the Great Qan Kingdom—or be consumed by them? I humbly present my latest work: Embers of Moonlight. Totally fictional and any resemblance to real persons or incidents is entirely coincidental. Cover is mine, do not use. Happy reading!