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Li Empire is the largest and most prosperous territory in Yuan Continent—on the surface. Internally, it is divided: ministers collude with nobility, the empress and empress dowager contest for power, and the emperor faces threat of illegitimacy as long as his brother lives. That is why, when Li Zhen Tian meets the kind and carefree Yang Zi Hua who understands him beyond the Dragon Throne, he irrevocably falls in love and makes her his consort. However, the imperial palace's harsh reality shatters Zi Hua's dream of a peaceful life. Amidst jealous love rivals and endless plots, a seed of doubt is sown. Can their love flourish against adversity, or is it destined to wither like a flower past spring? *** Shangguan Jiu was Zi Hua's best friend—and her complete opposite. Cunning, rational, and fiercely ambitious, Jiu enters the rear palace to accomplish everything her friend couldn't. Though as she schemes for glory and honour, she realises the only way for a woman to be in power is not through a man's heart... but to be the hand controlling him. Old enemies and grievances surface, while political tensions escalate with neighbouring nations, heralding a new era. Love and war arise; tears and kingdoms fall. Does the ruler wear the crown, or are they a prisoner of the throne? *** Notes: Cover art from Pinterest 2 Female leads Palace drama > political intrigue > warfare

In this captivating tale of power, romance, and intrigue, a 35-year-old modern engineer finds himself reincarnated as the 18-year-old Emperor Ziyun Tianheng. As he navigates the complexities of his new life, he must reconcile his past memories with the demands of ruling an ancient empire. With his sharp mind and determination, Tianheng sets out to modernize and strengthen his kingdom, while facing the challenges of court politics and forbidden desires. His relationship with the Empress Dowager, his mother, evolves into a deep and intimate bond, as they work together to secure the future of the Ziyun Dynasty. Tags: #Reincarnation #Romance #Fantasy #Historical #Adult #Smut #18+ Warning: This novel contains mature themes, explicit content, and complex moral situations. Reader discretion is advised. #ActOfKeepingTheBloodlonePure

" My son, why don't you get married? That way, you'll get a wife and give a mother to your son. What do you say?" Empress Dowager asked her son, the emperor joyfully. " Mom, I have no intention of ever getting remarried. Stop insisting!" said the emperor. " I have a suggestion! Why don't you hire a nanny to take care of the young prince, your majesty?' suggested the imperial advisor. " A nanny? A stranger won't take care of my grandson" said the empress angrily. Jun will never agree to this, the empress thought to herself. " Take care of the preparations! An imperial selection will be taking place in three days" the emperor said giving his consent. " Imperial Nanny Ying Yue" relates the journey of Ying Yue as a nanny and her numerous adventures in the imperial palace. Being tasked to take care of the Li Empire, Li Wei, a deaf-mute kid who hasn't uttered a word for five years, will he come to warm up to the love and affection of his nanny? More importantly, will he ever be cured and speak again? They'll be a lot of face slapping in this story, so if you're looking for a story where the female lead fight for justice and doesn't tolerate any kind of injustices, then this story is for you. The cover page isn't mine. It belongs to their respective artists.

The female protagonist is a wildly popular heartthrob with a natural halo. The male protagonist is a crazily obsessed and self-abasing loyal dog. Qiu Shu, the top scholar’s daughter, is pure, elegant and incomparably enchanting, captivating countless admirers. Being favored by the eldest prince, the most handsome man in the capital, and becoming his wife in a single move is truly the pride of a poor student. However, what they don’t know is that the seemingly bright and splendid female protagonist lives in a battlefield of jealousy every day. The cute and adorable young empress is unusually attached to her. The gentlemanly and upright young empress dowager has an ambiguous relationship with her. Even her aloof and proud eldest prince is actually a gloomy and petty jealous husband. [Reading Guide] 1. This novel is 1v1. The male protagonist is truly humble. Don’t read if you dislike it. 2. Male pregnancy. The female protagonist is loved by everyone. 3. There are one-sided yuri feelings. The female protagonist is straight. Don’t read if you dislike it!

Engineer Lin Tianyu transmigrated to the Great Liang Dynasty and was reduced to a corvée laborer building the deadly dam. Using a bamboo pole to calculate the risk of dam failure, he leveraged geometry to set the gears of fate in motion. From improving looms and coking ovens to casting flintlock muskets, he transformed equations into power—crushing the monopoly of the powerful, taking charge of the royal workshop, and even using the salt production method as bait to lure and kill the Empress Dowager's partisans in the court. When the Di Rong iron cavalry breached the border, he drove a torrent of steel north to defend the emperor: water-powered forging hammers cast cannons that tore through cavalry, and standardized parts were assembled into mobile fortresses on the front lines. After being granted land and enfeoffment, the roar of the steam engine echoed through the new capital, and railways stretched like blood vessels towards enemy countries. The old nobles regarded him as the "Iron-Casting Sorcerer," but impoverished scholars followed him to establish schools of natural philosophy, engraving gunpowder recipes into the textbooks of schoolchildren. And the emperor on the dragon throne, who bestowed the marriage, never imagined that the gunner's quadrant personally calibrated by the orphaned girl Su Yingxue would ultimately measure the weight of the Nine Tripod Cauldrons. This industrial revolution, using carbon as its pen and the metallurgical furnace as its inkstone, is forging Great Liang into a giant cauldron spewing steam—and the one who controls the furnace will eventually hear the echo of steel striking the yellow bell.

I died a queen, betrayed by the man I crowned. Now, I live again—as the lowest concubine in the palace I once ruled. Reincarnated ten years before her execution, Lin Qiyue awakens in the body of a weak, cast-off consort to the emperor—the same emperor who later betrayed and beheaded her. But she remembers everything. This time, she won’t beg for love. She’ll destroy the throne itself. With a smile on her lips and poison in her heart, Qiyue begins her slow, delicious revenge. The empire’s nobles, the empress dowager, the "gentle" crown prince—they all have blood on their hands. And this time, she’ll be the executioner. Love? Perhaps. But only after ruin.

Some exist with pride, others struggle with pride, some compete with pride, and there are those who fail with pride, but very few can walk away with pride. Congratulations, for as you read these lines, you have witnessed the whole lives of many great basketball players. This pronunciation was embodied when Stephen Curry, after facing defeat in 2021, claimed that no one would want to face them the following season; When Tim Duncan was convinced before the start of the 2014 Finals that they would not mess up; When Kobe Bryant promised at Old Buss's memorial to take the Lakers to the playoffs; When Nowitzki, shedding his label as a soft player, retreated to the locker room in tears at night; When Kevin Garnett let out a skyward howl after holding the championship trophy; When the 2004 Detroit Pistons won and the F4 Lakers lost… Our story begins in an era when pride still mattered.

Noah was betrothed to Werewolf Prince Kincade at birth. Her Marriage Contract came with a virginity clause. She knew that a day would come when she would accept her fate and marry this nightmare of man that terrified her, what she didn't except was to meet Kincade for the first time, fall for Kincade...hop on the Kincade Express - tum tum! all in a space of an hour. Except now, the man that was standing in front of her claiming to be the real Kincade, looked nothing like the man, who spent a better part of last night in between her legs. she had been tricked! and worse! she was pregnant for a man she had neither the means or way of contacting. Follow Noah as she navigate the mess she calls her life, while hiding from the world that she was carrying the wrong Alpha's child. p.s cover is not mine. **** "Where's Kincade? Let's get this shit over with, okay?" I said, scanning the hall way for my contracted husband to be. My mother almost fainted but my father bit back a smile. Occasionally, he was the father every little girl pray for. "We will get to that as soon as we get a little thing out of the way" Lady Bridgette said and looked around like she misplaced something of little value. "I suppose any number of these vacant rooms would suffice for the inspection" "What inspection?" I asked no one in particular. The dowager duchess pointed at the room behind us and announced "This would do. Come" she commanded like we were dogs. She said and walked past me and pushed the door open. I was ushered inside the room and when Eva Belle tried to enter, the door was shut in her face. "The mother can stay but I doubt the father is needed, Yolanda" Bridgette spoke over us like we were servants not royalties. Sure, Avalon was the smallest country in the world but an old fart like her had no right to disrespect us. "Hey! Lady! What's going on?" I asked as my father per her request started walking towards the door. "Just do what she says, baby" My father whispered and walked out. I was still confused. "What's going on?!" "Hop on the bed, take off your undies and spread your legs, Nicolette" Lady Bridgette commanded. I almost laughed out loud. "Lady, are you high on fumes?" I asked her and laughed, turning around to laugh at the joke with my mother but she wasn't laughing. "Mom?" "Just do what they say. It would only take a minute, Noah" "A minute to..." "Doctor Stephen is here on behalf of Essex to check...to see...if you are still...intact" my mother murmured. I stood froze. There was nothing remotely funny about this. "They want to check to see if I was a virgin? For real? Is this a joke?" "Just do it" Mother said. "Dad!" I yelled on top of my voice. He couldn't have gone far. "Hop on the bed willingly or you would be restrained" Bridgette threatened.

Shen Kaiwen/ Marquis Wenzhi isn't as innocent and naive as he seems. Shen Kaiwen was born of a military family. His parents and grandparents were loyal generals who defended the country selflessly. At the age of ten his parents died in war and the Empress Dowager adopted him . Together they lived at the Empress Dowager's side residence. They cherished each other. Contradictory to his family legacy,Shen Kaiwen concentrated much on literature than martial arts. He was perceived as weak and useless by the society. What they didn't know all that was a façade to lure people's attention away from him. Having lost almost every important person,Shen Kaiwen was left under the care of Crown Prince Feng Jinhai. That was the only person Shen Kaiwen now cared about because the crown prince had helped him in difficult times. Their peaceful life was turned into chaos when a mysterious drug called the Living Dead was introduced in to the country. The drug was addictive and a great threat to humanity leaving people behaving like a living dead. Crown Prince Feng Jinhai was assigned to investigate the source of the drug and capture the culprit behind it but he had no clue where and how to start. Shen Kaiwen secretly stepped in and pretended to be an addict of the drug and all the palace believed he had become a living dead. Being from an influential place,Shen Kaiwen got in direct contact with the main supplier of the drug and made a fake deal with him. In the end he was able to unravel the culprit's real identity. On top of that he aided the Crown Prince solve other cases including corruption. He was also the mysterious novel writer whose identity everyone wants to find out. Amidst all these chaos,the Crown Prince couldn't help but develop undecipherable feelings for the younger boy. Will he throw away his marriage just for the sake of the boy? -------------------------------------------------------- "Your Highness you cannot marry a boy. It's against the traditions . It's a disgrace to the ancestors,"the Prime Minister said in condemnation. "Who I marry is my choice. He's the one I've claimed for life no one can snatch him away from me,"Feng Jinhai growled possessively. Anyone who went near him and his so called bride would face the wrath of his unsheathed sword.

Born into a dystopian world where your dynamic determines your social status in society, Mirabella is straddled with a bipolar Alpha stepdad and a bedridden sick Omega mother who hates her for existing. She struggles to survive as her dynamic tries to reveal itself, and chaos ensues as her evil stepfather arranges a marriage between her and the old Beta Dowager. Left with no choice, she snuggled heat suppressants to help combat her transition to an Omega scared of being vulnerable and taken advantage of by any males. On the day of her engagement ceremony, with an unexpected distraction, she escapes from her forced union. With the help of her best friend, she's able to leave her small town and travel to the King's city disguised as a Numb. Destined by fate, she ends up being snatched up by Alpha Jaxon, the Superior Alpha King, at the check-in port of the central King's city. Unknown to him she's an Omega on the verge of transitioning. Little do they know that would be the beginning of their love story.

Lu Tianyu transmigrated to the Land of Divine Warriors. He sneaked to the Sleeping Palace of the emperor’s mother. But he didn’t expect that he would be caught red-handed! Yet because he was seriously too attractive, he turned into…...the person serving beside the pillow of this voluptuous beauty who had been widowed for years. At the same time, menacing threats lurked all around the empire. The Demon Taming Kingdom was glaring at the empire intently, the Dragon Tiger Clan peering from the shadows…… “Checked in successfully, received Grade Nine Upper-level Martial Art: Tathagata Divine Palm!” “Checked in successfully, received Supreme Worldly Treasure: God Killing Spear!” “Checked in successfully, received unparalleled divine ability: Sky-Earth Synchronization!” Facing the enemy army swarming him, Lu Tianyu yelled, “Fear not Empress Dowager! These are just ragtag rebels, I can wipe them out with a single slash of my sword!” A sword smote from the skies! All worlds lost their colors in comparison! The Dragon Tiger Clan exclaimed, “There’s a true master in the empire!” The king of the Demon Taming Kingdom shivered in fear, “Master, please accept my kowtow.”

The Empress Dowager is Happy tells the story of a tumultuous period in the court of the Qin Dynasty. Nancy Xixi crosses over to Mi Bazi and gets involved in a power struggle between the Empress Dowager and the concubine wife. She becomes emotionally entangled with the Rong King of Yiqiu in order to help her son, Ying Ji, ascend to the throne. The Rong King is attracted to her, and the two have both sweet times and intense conflicts. Meanwhile, Xi Qi is deeply in love with Nan Xi Xi, and Nan Xi Xi is torn in her heart. Crisis abounds in the palace, such as the attack of assassins and the outbreak of plague. Nanxi struggles with her power and emotions, and eventually succeeds in getting Ying Ji to take the throne, but at a great cost. After discovering many secrets, she chooses to escape from Qin with the King of Rong. Showing the complexity of human nature and the vagaries of fate, the novel is an ancient romance full of passion and intrigue.

"Do you seriously think that you can walk out of here without receiving any punishment for your deeds?" He asked in a cold tone as his cerulean blue eyes peered at her intensely. "Huh?" Jiang Ying Yue stared back at the four devil lords standing in front of her as she tried to recall exactly which deed they were talking about. Was it the one when she disturbed the First Devil during his bath and ended up snacking on him because she was too hungry to mind her manners? Or was it the one when she set up the Second Devil's precious magical manor on fire because she wanted to test her fire spell? Or maybe it was the one when she ended up pawning the Third Devil's spirit beast? Maybe when she set up the Fourth Devil's wedding with the eldest son of the Prime Minister? Or maybe it was all of them! *** Jiang Ying Yue, a fifteen hundred and twenty-one-year-old Vampire, after her sudden and unexpected death found herself in the body of a girl who shared a similar name and face as her. Known as the voodoo of the Imperial family of the Hyuang Empire, she found herself destined to a life in the Cold Palace, even when she was supposed to be the next Empress of the great empire. But how could an old fox who called herself the Empress Dowager, the Cold Palace, and the Princes of the Empire who were the reason behind her bad luck, could stop the smart and powerful Vampire Queen from living a life of luxury and contentment? Wanna stop her? Dream On! Jiang Ying Yue only had one dream in her new life - to live a luxurious and happy life. But what would happen when the Imperial family once again put their entire focus on her? Not only that but looked like suddenly, a few mysterious but powerful men had taken a liking to her. Well, one thing was clear. She's gonna smack the faces of those who would try to stop her from getting to her goal and let them know who's the actual boss! *** [Warning: This is a Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance with a lot of Mature Content] - [Disclaimer: The book cover does not belong to me. The credit goes to the rightful owner.]

When the naive and kind-hearted Lian Yun enters the grand palace as a mere servant, she dreams only of a peaceful life. But the glittering halls hide a web of treachery and ambition, where power is gained through manipulation and cruelty. Unwittingly drawn into the palace's ruthless political games, Yun becomes a pawn in the schemes of others, enduring betrayal, heartbreak, and near-death experiences at the hands of those she trusted. Her suffering hardens her resolve, and the once-innocent woman learns to wield her wits and charisma like weapons. Embracing the game she once abhorred, Yun begins her rise through the ranks, outmaneuvering rivals and even the emperor himself. No longer the naive girl who first entered the palace, she emerged as the Empress Dowager of the Yin Dynasty, a cunning and powerful figure who holds the empire in her grasp. But as the crown rests upon her head, Yun faces a haunting question: at what cost has she achieved her throne? In a world where every victory is built on sacrifice, The Chamber of Secrets explores the transformation of a woman who learns that survival demands not only strength but the courage to embrace her darker side.

Five years old Su Yue, watched among the crowd as her family was killed in the most gruesome way by the 'Emperor' and her jealous Third Uncle. She got mutism from the traumatic experience, but that didn't deter her from ruling over thousands of assassins whom the world feared at the mention of their names. With a dead heart and cold personality, she swept the kingdom and neighboring kingdoms like a tsunami. She is out for blood, to kill them all, but when love from kind hearted people comes, will Su Yue whose heart is long dead return the love? be distracted by it? or choose to remain cold-hearted while she collects the debt from her debtors? What will she do when her greatest nemesis, the Emperor and his nephew; the Crown Prince, falls head over heels in love with her, the woman whose face has never been seen and voice never been heard? A woman whose personality the Empress Dowager cannot compare to? Everyone wants to step on her path to revenge, but Su Yue is unstoppable, "They are cruel," a small voice sang in her mind. "I won't forgive them," it added. "I'll kill them all," she concluded. ... "If you want to kill everyone, start with me," the Emperor said. "Yue'er, why are you holding back? Don't you hate me? Kill me and satiate your anger." "Don't delude yourself," she thought and as she was about to drive the sword into his chest, the Emperor spat out blood. Her eyes widened. She didn't do it. It wasn't her poison. Who dared to poison her prey?!... her man?!

ONGOING | BOOK COVER ILLUSTRATED BY CHADLER EJERCITO CASTILLO *** First Master Ruyin, who had lost his wife years earlier, formed an alliance with the newly widowed Nightfall Empress Dowager, Xuwen, at the request of his older brother, the Emperor of the Heavenly Empire. This union was a strategic move to protect her son, the newly ascended Nightfall Emperor, from trials and doubts cast by rival clans within the Nightfall Empire regarding his early ascension to the throne. Xichen, the young Nightfall Emperor, did not oppose this arrangement. In fact, he recognized that this alliance would be advantageous to both sides. The tie not only secured peace between the Heavenly Empire and the Nightfall Empire citizens but also sealed a treaty preventing either side-who had long been embroiled in endless conflict-from eventually engaging in war. Once the alliance was sealed, First Master Ruyin and his only son, Young Master Ruan, decided to establish their residence within the Nightfall Empire. Ruan, though known throughout the courts as a spoiled and mischievous teenager, was, in truth, an exceptional prodigy. His raw power grew each day, even without any effort, making his Heavenly Emperor uncle shower him with praise, which further fueled the envy of those around him. Everything seemed to fall perfectly into place, except for the once peaceful harem of the Nightfall Emperor, which became a hotbed of discord as his concubines began vying for his attention. What no one realized, however, was that the entire situation was an orchestrated scheme devised by Ruan himself. With his sharp wit and cunning mind, he was making sure that the Nightfall Emperor was entirely wrapped around his fingers.

She, Wei Zhen, died a tragic death. Having no ideas of who is her family. He, Fu Yichen, a ruthless man but willing to lower his head just for her. First meeting. Wei Zhen: “Does your parents think you are a little king? But it's cute.” Fu Yichen: "......." That is how our empress dowager teasing our little king. ^.......^ **The image does not belong to me, so credit go for the original owner. English is not my first language so please do excuse my grammar. Hehe ^......^ The story is a something I makeup so if any detail is similar to other author book, please forgive me. ^....^ Thank you and please do enjoy my book!

On the otherworldly continent of Adriel, Thomas sat in his small and messy study learning magic. He was filled with longing and curiosity for magic, but also had a hint of uneasiness and anxiety. When attempting to learn the Light Spell, Thomas had difficulty controlling magical energy. At this time, his good friend Emily walked in. Seeing his predicament, she gave patient guidance, from basic breathing regulation to energy perception, and then to the pronunciation of incantations and the accuracy of gestures. With Emily's help, Thomas successfully created a faint but stable ball of light. In the following days, Thomas studied magic even harder. From simple Light Spells to more complex incantations, his magic skills steadily improved. He also won first place in a school magic competition with his efforts and talent. His story spread on campus and became a legend, inspiring more people to pursue their dreams. Thomas knew that this was just the beginning of his magical journey. He would continue to learn and grow until one day he could stand at the peak of the magical world.

"I'm not here to play games, Your Highness," Danae whispered, her eyes locked on the prince's. "I'm here to uncover the truth. And if you're not willing to trust me, then perhaps you're not worth saving." The prince's gaze narrowed, his voice low and husky. "And what makes you think I need saving?" *** Danae, a skilled healer and apothecary, is secretly hired by the queen dowager to help her son, the crown prince, who has fallen ill under mysterious circumstances. Danae is tasked with finding the cause of the prince's illness and curing him without revealing her true identity or purpose. Upon arriving at the palace, Danae is surprised to find that nobody outside the palace has ever seen the crown prince, she doesn't recognize him and neither does he know why she's in the palace. But complications arise when Danae discovers a shocking truth about herself. That's she's not actually Danae, but Scarlett. She must navigate the challenges of a bygone era while keeping her true identity and purpose hidden. As she and the prince grow closer, they must confront the consequences of their hidden identities and the danger that surrounds them.

Ella thought she would have an easy life transmigrating into a book. But what happens when she's not the only one. The Empress Dowager was a transmigrator too! Faced with obstacles from the start, Grace declared herself as a long-lost family member to the Empress Dowager. At the Empress Dowager's beck and call, Grace fights for her survival! Fancy food? Grace cooks it! Ambitious plans? Grace executes them! Need a daughter-in-law? Grace volunteers! The emperor might seem reserved and serious, but he hides a devilish wit and a penchant for dry humor, especially where Grace is concerned! Beneath the palace intrigues and political machinations, Grace remains determined to use her modern knowledge for a greater cause: Improve womens' rights in this ancient world. She's ready to fight for change, one bold step at a time ......

In the most brutal Chinese dynasty, a young woman harbors hope knowing she can become empress—but only if she is smart. - - - Everyone at court has a duty, and Wu Fen’s is to bring the emperor’s grandson pleasure. A highly observant person, she witnesses the emperor’s beauties face torment at the hands of a wretched man and watches as her own spouse turns his back on her in favor of lovely Sun Yawen, leading downtrodden Wu Fen to relieve herself with a guilty pleasure. When consequences come, will she live—and live to thrive? Based off real life events in the lives of the Zuande Emperor and Dowager Empress Xiaoyi.

CHAPTER UPDATE SCHEDULE: Every FRIDAY @ 22:00 P.M (Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time) Ares (Pronunciation: eh·ruhs) * * * She's someone who can't feel anything. Love. Fear. Sorrow. Envy. Joy. Anxiety. Pain. Greed. Hate. It was all the things that made a person HUMAN. Yet, she can't seem to grasp the concept of these emotions that should have come easy to HUMANS. From birth, she was conceived in darkness and received no maternal love from her biological parents. The world never knew of her birth nor the pain she went through. They, her biological parents, made it so that she had never existed. She became "their" caged animal whose sole purpose in life was to serve as their main test subject. Their "little human guinea pig". Ares went through many experiments and, unluckily, survived. She went through the same hell for almost seven years and gained inhuman abilities. After being kept as a lab rat for most of her life, she finally saw a light at the end of the tunnel. A fire broke out, burning her biological parents and soon her. But she was saved despite feeling tired of living. That was the day her life started. A family took her in and made her feel things she never felt before. But even that didn't last long. Dark forces and governments from countries all over the world raced to attain her when they became aware of her existence. They sought to take her for their cause, willingly or by force. They discovered that she alone possesses a supernatural ability that people would kill to get their hands on. The ability to see a person's whole life - past, present, and future - up until they breathe their last breath. She called this ability [life].  However, they weren't her only problem. She later learned that humans weren't alone in the universe. A whole new world opened up to her and the mysteries of that new world became known to her when she used [life] on a group of strange people whom she met by coincidence. Or was it by fate? With the memories of their [life], she saw the impending war that will come about that was caused by humans and, without knowing, she was in the middle of it all. What will she do? What will happen if her existence becomes known to the world? Can she escape the cruel fate she'll face? Or will she fight and protect those she came to love?

Eight years following the Emperor’s death and the Nguyễn family’s execution, former concubine Thị Anh has taken control of Đại Việt. Driven by revenge, Ngọc Vinh seeks the lost legendary crossbow to overthrow the Empress Dowager. However, twisted lies and dark secrets plague Đại Việt at every turn, and when it comes to the imperial court, no one is as they appear. Only one thing is certain: Thị Anh must pay for her crimes. Blood debts can only be paid with blood.

“Ah-Li.” Only she. Only she dared call him in such an intimate manner. To his other women, to the Empress Consort herself, he was His Majesty, the Xinlong Emperor. The Empress Dowager, in an upsurge of tenderness, might have called him Your Highness, in remembrance of the days when he had been but a fourth Prince. But she, she would always trample his dignity underfoot. She, she would always flaunt her dominance in the Inner Palace. “Ah-Li, always remember the source from which you drink.” A cold shiver ran down his spine. She knew. He had come to ring the death knell for her. As he had rung it for so many before her. For his own flesh and blood. She knew. He hovered over her outstretched silhouette, looking down on her. Desire whipped his mind, fear grabbed him around the throat, making it ever so difficult for him to swallow the saliva that was accumulating in his mouth. Before he could even extend a hand, he felt a palm squarely setting against his abdomen. Pushing at it without ceremony. “It is Imperial Concubine Qin’s great honor to be attending His Majesty, the Emperor, in his chambers tonight. He better take his leave not to make her wait. This humble court lady is tired and wishes to rest.” ¤¤¤ Those Hūna brutes had been stricken dumb. They pillaged, they raped, they tortured, they killed. However, never had they seen a woman, a Hua woman at that, calmly coming out of a tent after having been stripped naked. Her spine straight, her chin kicked up high, her eyes glistening with contempt, she treaded forward. They took a step back as if they had seen an evil spirit. Deep laughter broke through the reigning silence. Right in front of her was he. Seated on a stool at the head of this little congregation, wiping the blade of his sword clean. The man whose eyes were like mother-of-pearl. Heyan Yu. She advanced towards him with all the confidence in the world. As if she were not about to be violated by a group of sordid barbarians. As if she were still the grand Noble Imperial Consort Huihuang. He observed her with those eyes she admired jealously. His smile was as full of contempt as was her posture. When she finally came to him, the expanse of her white skin blocking anything else from his view, he lifted his head. His voice was deep and reverberated through her whole body. “What does the beauty want from this humble one?” That is when her palm made contact with his face. Igniting a fire that would not be extinguished in their lifetimes. Stupidity deserved punishment. Heyan Yu truly was young. So young he had fallen into Ah-Li’s more than obvious trap. But she would set everything to right. His face contorted in shocked anger as his men let a horrified gasp escape them. Everyone who was the least familiar with his character would have known at that moment that blood would flow. But that Hua wretch simply turned around, her jet black hair twisting about her calves, and asked in a sing-song voice: “Well, who wishes to go first?” ------------------------------------------------------------------- [The magnificent cover was made by none other than the very talented, the all-conquering, the supreme Jenjibread. Check out her story "Crocodile Tears", I guarantee you will like it.]

This novel is a translated version of Legend of Zhen Huan, a story telling how a normal girl fights all her way up from an ordinary innocent girl to a sophisticated woman as the empress dowager. This novel will give you a full picture of the palace life in China's feudalistic time, and present you with the knowledge of China's ancient literature, from which you'll probably know more about the weal and woe of the ancient Chinese women.

Lian Cai Yi has it all, not only is she the Eldest Daughter of of the South Prime Minister of the Sheng Kingdom, her grandmother was the doted on blood younger sister of the current Empress Dowager. She even has the greatly desired Wood and Fire Spiritual Roots, enabling her to learn medical crafting. The only blemish on her reputation her waste of a half sister, Lian Xie Mei, the result of her father's drunken mistake. She grew up greatly doted upon to be a beauty that could cause the fall of cities, her fiance the one and only Crown Prince, she even chased off her useless younger sister. Eventually the Emperor died, and on the eve of the night that she was to be crowned Empress, Lian Xie Mei returned. It turned out her younger sister wasn't a waste, she had the holy trinity of Spiritual Roots, Fire, Wood, and Metal, letting her learn not only Medical Crafting but Weapon and Armor Crafting as well. She was even at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm 5th Stage! If she was a waste then what did that make Lian Cai Yi trash?! Lian Xie Mei immediately took over the capital city and threw her in the dungeon where she explained everything. Her younger sister had actually long been dead her soul taken over from someone from another universe. Sitting in that dungeon dying slowly from a poison she was forced to swallow filled with malice and rage she used a secret technique that she had managed to catch a glimpse of in her Master's notes to send herself back in time to her 12 year old self. This time she will win! This time she will beat that trash half sister into the ground! This time she will stand at the peak of the world! But will things really be that simple?

To escape from a particularly scummy blind date, Xia Ling says “I like women!”. Who knew this would result in her family’s empress dowager having a massive misunderstanding and taking desperate measures. “Quit the blind dates.” Her mother demands. “En.” Xia Ling happily agrees, nodding enthusiastically. “I have no more hopes that you'll find a man on your own, so your future husband has been decided by me! All you have to do is show up on time when I tell you and sign the documents.” Her mother decrees. “Ah?!” Xia Ling screams. And so, Xia Ling puts on a disguise and goes undercover to scope out the future husband picked for her by the empress dowager.  But how shameless was this man?! Acting clueless while already having a girlfriend! And who will tell her who this man looking on in amusement is? What did he want and why was he always around her?! Zhou Weisheng was being idle with his friends when a small fellow came over and started acting weird and glaring at his friend. Who did this little ‘boy' think ‘he' was fooling? Anyone with eyes could tell ‘he’ was clearly a she. But who would have thought, the little fellow was the future wife his mother had arranged for him. She however, seemed to think that her fiance was his best friend. And so he decided to take a wait and see approach towards the matter.  The more he watched her foolish behaviour, the more interested he became. And thus started Mr. Zhou's road of wooing his wife.

# HAPPY ENDING # 1V1 # DAILYFAMILYLIFE # POWERFULMINISTER # PURE PROTAGONISTS In his previous life, Xue Yan was a powerful minister. When he returned to seven years of age, he no longer wanted to be one anymore. He simply wanted to settle down in this ravine, be a farmer like his brothers, and grow crops like ordinary people, so that he wouldn’t end up as he did in his previous life. In that life, he had all the power in the world, but his family was not fated to have a good ending. Unexpectedly, his father picked up a baby girl. She was great in all aspects except one. She couldn’t be allowed to sneak out alone. Otherwise, she would bring back a great general one time, and bring back a prince with a different surname the next. She even rescued the empress dowager of this dynasty…Not long after, she brought back the Emperor!***Jiang Yu, the best commander of Area A in the wasteland age, had transmigrated through ancient times and become a three-and-a-half-year-old girl!

Chu Qingzhi, a modern cultivator, went down to earth to experience love. She was forced to transmigrate into the body of a peasant girl in the ancient past. Her family had a total of nine children. She had no choice but to shoulder the burden of supporting the family. She used spells to tame a tiger as her mount, a black bear as her guardian, a wolf as a helper, and a monkey as the pathfinder. They went hunting together. She then sold ice cream, which she made using an ice spell, on the streets. She planted herbs for medicine, offered clinical diagnosis and treatment to patients, and attracted princes and nobles who fought over her. Even the emperor addressed her with a respected title. To become immortal, she supported her family while searching for a husband. *** Ever since the poorest family in the village brought their daughter home, they thought their lives would only get tougher. To their surprise, they started building a house and buying land... They didn't just bring their daughter home, but they brought the God of Fortune home! *** A general, who even the princess refused to marry, returned to the country to rest for some time. Suddenly, he married a peasant girl. Just as everyone waited for them to be ridiculed, dignitaries came to visit one after another. The empress dowager held Chu Qingzhi's hand. "Qingzhi, will you be my younger sister?" The emperor looked Chu Qingzhi up and down. "My lady, are you willing to join my harem?" The crown prince grabbed Chu Qingzhi's sleeve. "Qingzhi, I want ice cream."

Lin Jiufeng transmigrates to become the Yuhua God Dynasty’s Crown Prince but is dethroned, banished to the Cold Palace, and imprisoned there because he had released the holy maiden of their rival country. Lin Jiufeng isn't dejected. He has brought a sign-in system with him when he transmigrated and he would receive rewards when he signs in at different places. Before the Cold Palace’s gates, he signs in and receives the Ultimate Heaven Slashing Sword Skill! In the Great Council Hall, he signs in and receives the Heaven Patching Technique! In the Empress Dowager’s palace, he signs in and receives the God of War Totem! … Liu Jiufeng imagines that he can quietly sign in like this until he becomes invincible. Yet who would have imagined that the Heavenly Concubine whom he secretly released would rise in rebellion and seize power after she returns to her country? After she succeeds, her first priority is to attack the Yuhua God Dynasty to rescue Lin Jiufeng. When Liu Jiufeng hears of this news, he's puzzled. “Do I need you to rescue me?”