Reach for the Stars

A lonely soul from another world is born again as a baby. Since ancient times, it has been said that the rites between ruler and subject must not be transgressed, and that same-sex love must not be spoken of. Ji Wuyue was born into a family of generals, yet became a grand secretary. His family sees him as a gentle scholar. When the young emperor ascends the throne, Ji Wuyue suddenly becomes a senior minister of state. He has no scruples in life. His only weakness is Song Yuan. Song Yuan asks, "Ji Wuyue, are you ever going to tell me the truth?" As emperor, Song Yuan is willing to humble himself for only one person. "If Your Majesty wishes to know, once you become a good emperor, I will tell you the truth." Reader's guide and content warnings 1. Ji Wuyue x Song Yuan, one-on-one, shou-focused, happy ending, power couple, serious tone. This is absolutely a warm and sweet story, so don't let the first chapter fool you. 2. Gong: Song Yuan. Shou: Ji Wuyue. [Modern paranormal romance: The Basic Rules for Dating the King of Hell] The underworld exists to bind those who have sinned. As the King of the Second Hall, Ji Chen is in charge of those who commit evil in the mortal realm. While on an important assignment from the upper realm, he accidentally runs into a wandering ghost. "You're roaming the mortal realm. Why haven't you reported to the underworld?" "What use is the underworld if I can't get justice for my grievance?" No justice for your grievance? Ji Chen gets out of the car and gathers the ghost in his arms. "You look scary enough to frighten someone to death. The mortal realm isn't safe, so I'll take you back with me first." Su Huai pokes his head out. He's about the size of a thumb. "You reek of the Yellow Springs. Are you from the underworld?" Ji Chen grins, his two canine teeth like fangs. Su Huai shivers and burrows back into Ji Chen's clothes. [Historical danmei, ruler and subject: Please add The Great Duke of State [Reborn] by Yan Shuangsheng to your collection] In the fourteenth year of Zhaowu, the nine provinces were united and envoys from every kingdom came to pay tribute. On that same day, Qin Duke Gu Lie, a lifelong warrior who held power over all under heaven, died alone aboard a boat at Fengling Ferry. In the third year of Zhaowu, Qin Duke Gu Lie fell from his horse and remained unconscious. When he awoke half a month later, his temperament had changed completely. On the seventh day of his carousing, the new emperor summoned him. "Are you angry with me?" "I wouldn't dare, Your Majesty. How could I, your humble servant, presume to be angry with you, who stands above all?" Chu Zhaoyan gripped Gu Lie's chin and leaned close. "Do you think I wouldn't dare kill you?" The man whose eyes had been full of roguish charm instantly stopped smiling. "Not only would you dare, you'd grind my bones to dust." One day, Gu Lie lay beneath a tree and suddenly realized he'd gotten the short end of the stick. He'd been lured back into Chu Zhaoyan's trap after only a month, and felt a little depressed. He sat up and swatted Chu Zhaoyan with his fan. "Did I owe you something in my past life?" "Yes." Chu Zhaoyan caught the fan and pulled him onto his lap. "Isn't it a little late to ask now?" Bracing a hand beside his shoulder, Gu Lie smiled. "Your Majesty, the mighty King of Chu, behaving so intimately in broad daylight is quite improper." Chu Zhaoyan leaned forward. Having gotten a taste of sweetness, he was in an excellent mood. "The customs of Great Chu are open-minded. We can behave however we like in our own courtyard. It doesn't matter." Theme: