Julia's first husband was Xue Qingsen, a politician, educator and writer.

He studied at home and abroad, and after returning to China, he founded the first private university, Northern University, and served as the president.

Xue Qingsen once played an important role in Julia's literary works. He has provided a large number of literary materials for Julia, and often discussed literary theories with him, making important contributions to Julia's literary creation.

Xue Qingsen once advised Julia on his political position. He thinks that Julia should respect the traditional culture of China, not pursue fashion, and Julia also embodies this position in his literary creation.