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1. 1 二 The Second Master's Sparrow Has Become a Spirit 二爷家的麻雀成精了 Ting Yuan听原Danmei (BL)368k WordsCompleted Coming soon: Reborn as the Real Young Master and Taking Up Wellness. Please add it to your collections, and thank you all~ Li Feifan transmigrated into a book, becoming the canary kept by Second Master Huo of the wealthy Huo family. He was lazy and useless, knew nothing about making a living, and the only reason he managed to stay by the big shot’s side for three years was that he looked exactly like the man’s unattainable white moonlight. The canary truly loved his sugar daddy, but he wasn’t th 249.9kFavorites339.9kClicks/ch147.6kGifts

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   It's good. Feifan is a free-spirited and strong character. I initially started reading it because of his sickly nature, but he's actually quite weak; it's only touched upon briefly, with more emphasis on his career after transmigrating into the book.

2. 2 职 Professional Bad Ending Master 职业BE大师 Wei Huo危火Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsOngoing [Main story complete, bonus chapters updating] [Please don't spoil things for anyone rereading!] _ Yu Lian is a master scriptwriter in the Fate Bureau of the Three Thousand Divine Realms, specializing in melodramatic tragic endings. Angsty romances, replacement love, the white moonlight and vermilion mole tropes, “I love you, but you love him, and he loves me...” He can summon countless classic angst tropes at will. They've become an innate talent of his soul. Before retiring, Yu Lian picked an 49.8kFavorites34.1kClicks/ch267.1kGifts

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   It's melodramatic and bittersweet; I was internally screaming "This is love in seven forms!" While being brutally tortured by the plot. The three volumes offer three distinct flavors, but I personally prefer the third volume. I love the mature, sophisticated, and beautiful woman who's seen it all. Even with her delicate sensibilities, Wei Huo's writing is guaranteed to be captivating. However, there's more than one dominant character, and there are scenes of fake pregnancy and madness, so those with a high tolerance for extreme emotions or sensitive to such things should proceed with caution.

3. 3 恒 When the Stars Go Dark 恒星覆灭时 Spring Warmth in Chun Yue椿月常暄Danmei (BL)415k WordsCompleted Federation Marshal Wen Boche and Prosecutor Ji Linyun have been bitter rivals since they were boys. After an accident, Wen Boche found Ji Linyun gravely wounded and suffering from amnesia. Wen Boche raised a hand, his long, slender fingertips supporting the back of the other man's head. He pressed backward, revealing the tip of that pale, delicate chin. Ji Linyun's hair was unexpectedly soft. Looking down at him, Wen Boche found his features even more striking: cool eyes and brows, and a sharp 13.8kFavorites8.7kClicks/ch5.5kGifts

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   The plot is relatively simple: a young couple enjoys a sweet romance while thwarting the villain's plot, but the romance is incredibly sweet. The main point is that it contains a high concentration of sickness and battle damage; you'll be stuffed from beginning to end.

4. 4 饮 Drinking Poison 饮鸩 Leaning Against a Tall Tower困倚危楼Danmei (BL)251k WordsCompleted A sweet childhood-friends romance. Complete, including extras I’ll raise my glass; you drink as much as you like Blurb: Zhao Ruyi: “I owe everything I have today to Your Excellency’s support.” Xie Yunchuan: “Mm.” Zhao Ruyi: “I work diligently, hoping only to ease Your Excellency’s burdens.” Xie Yunchuan: “Mm.” Zhao Ruyi: “I’ll protect Your Excellency every step of the way.” Xie Yunchuan: “Mm. The Right Protector is ambitious and has always coveted the position of Cult Leader. He must be killed.” 30.3kFavorites21kClicks/ch31.1kGifts

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   The beginning suggested a misunderstanding-driven, bittersweet romance, but in reality, there were barely any misunderstandings in the first few chapters. The leader quickly softened, and things turned into a sweet, tumultuous relationship between the two. How did Ruyi manage to be both loyal and charming?

5. 5 他 His Widow 他的未亡人 Leaning Against a Tall Tower困倚危楼Danmei (BL)328k WordsCompleted Main story and bonus chapters complete The person Xie Yunchuan fell in love with at first sight had a beloved who had been dead for years. After leaving the secret realm, he thought he would never cross paths with the sect master of the demonic sect again. Who could have guessed that once Zhao Ruyi’s injured eyes healed, the very first thing he’d do upon seeing Xie Yunchuan was… cough up blood? After losing his Dao companion, Zhao Ruyi wanted nothing more than to die. Everyone thought he’d gone 16.1kFavorites10.8kClicks/ch26.2kGifts

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   This book is considered a sister work to "Drinking Poison," featuring almost the same cast and even similar supporting characters. Therefore, I don't recommend reading both books together, as it's too easy to get confused between them. At the beginning, Ruyi's desire for death and her widowed demeanor give off a strong sense of being a widow, but unfortunately, this feeling fades considerably later on.

6. 6 穿 Arriving Just as the Villain Falls into Ruin 穿到反派落魄时 Yi Cong Yin一丛音Danmei (BL)649k WordsCompleted In The Tale of Changfeng, the villain takes revenge for every slight. After being betrayed by his subordinate and gravely injured, he falls into the hands of a twisted minor character who captures him as a human medicine vessel and draws his blood daily to make medicinal concoctions. Humiliated beyond measure, the villain grows even more sinister. After escaping, he grinds his enemies’ bones to dust. Lian Xuehe transmigrates into the role of the “twisted minor character” who torments the down-a 115.3kFavorites80.2kClicks/ch317.1kGifts

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   Yi Congyin's writing needs no further explanation; the arrogant little kitten Lian Zong is delicious. The sickly aspect is also quite appealing, but unfortunately, it only appears before the "death escape" trope; the latter half of the book doesn't have much of a sickly plot point.

7. 7 过 Overmarking Dependency Syndrome 过度标记依存症 A Lucky Encounter时有幸Danmei (BL)561k WordsCompleted [Please add my next book to your collection! "The Breakup Rut," about an ambitious, devoted, proactive top who loves his partner deeply, and a cool-headed, fiery, emotionally unavailable elite bottom who longs to be loved] Blurb: A sweet ABO romance, an aggressive, warm-faced simp x a quirky, cool-faced cutie. Fu Xici, a highly respected Omega who had narrowly escaped death, was diagnosed with pheromone insensitivity. His condition had progressed too far, and the doctor advised him to find a hi 61.8kFavorites54.7kClicks/ch130.9kGifts

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   It's primarily a romance story, a very cute and sweet little romance. The healing part at the end is absolutely wonderful.

8. 8 死 My Arch-enemy Has Been a Widower for Three Hundred Years 死敌守寡三百年 Jiang Wei Jie江为竭Danmei (BL)663k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] Modern alternate setting, anomalous creatures, two powerful leads, happy ending. Three hundred years after Pei Yueming's death, his fame has not faded. Many people once admired him. Then he betrayed them all, and the one they had adored became the one they loathed overnight. He once gravely wounded a boy who admired him. On a mountaintop, the bloodied boy roared, "The next time we meet, you'll be dead!" He replied coolly, "We'll never meet again." They truly never met ag 18.2kFavorites5.2kClicks/ch11.5kGifts

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   The classic story of mortal enemies being read as lovers features a strong yet fragile protagonist who is blind and physically weak, though this isn't emphasized much in the story and primarily serves the plot.

9. 9 白 Guide to Cultivating a White Moonlight 白月光养成指南 Guan Nini关尼尼Danmei (BL)845k WordsCompleted 133.7kFavorites129.4kClicks/ch370.1kGifts

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   I loved the first world the most. Tu Nan was such an adorable little wooden bunny, and the sickly and blind character was so appealing. It's a shame there was only one world with the sickly character.

10. 10 病 The Sickly Beauty Villain Has Learned His Lesson 病美人反派痛定思痛 Jiao Ling焦翎Danmei (BL)395k WordsCompleted 1.8kFavorites1kClicks/ch843Gifts

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    Although the title is somewhat unconventional, it's actually a serious ensemble drama with a good writing style, showing the author's effort. The protagonist's health is consistently poor, with his illnesses mainly concentrated in the first volume. The only drawback is the romance; until near the end, the main characters are constantly in a cycle of conflict and reconciliation. Furthermore, because both protagonists suffer quite a bit, there are many instances of them getting frustrated and defeated, making the overall tone rather depressing.

11. 11 我 Am I Not Playing a Single-Player Game?! 我不是在玩单机游戏吗!? Cheng Yuan成渊Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted [New readers, please be sure to read the reading notes at the bottom!] [Blurb] Jiguang recently found a new single-player game. A Western fantasy post-apocalyptic setting, with swords and knights, gods and magic. Most importantly, the graphics are incredibly lifelike, and the game offers an astonishing degree of freedom. As long as you're willing to reload a save and dare to experiment, there are almost no storylines or fates you can't change. The enormous amount of text contains no repetitiv 64.4kFavorites51kClicks/ch250.2kGifts

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    The protagonist is a charming savior who thinks he's playing a game, but it's all real. There are many battles and time-travel events; the story is full of tragic heroism and heartbreak. The plot is more engaging than the romance.

12. 12 得 He Who Has Me Can Rule the World 得我者可得天下 Qiao You乔柚Danmei (BL)460k WordsCompleted [Complete] Also known as: Win the World, Win Your Wife; The Lazy Sword Venerable Works Himself to the Bone for Me Lan Cuiyu is the number one workaholic in the immortal cultivation world. With a single sword, he can suppress the Nine Heavens, and he has mastered every path under heaven. Then, when his ascension fails, thirty thousand years of cultivation go up in smoke. The greatest figure in the immortal path becomes... a sword. Even as a sword, he’s going to become the strongest sword in h 21.5kFavorites13.3kClicks/ch9.5kGifts

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    This is such an adorable shou (bottom/uke). Although he's the best in the world, he's a pure cultivation fanatic, which is why he seems a bit naive. Who wouldn't love a proud, silly little cat?

13. 13 桃 Peach Blossom Calamity 桃花劫 Yi Cong Yin一丛音Danmei (BL)314k WordsCompleted Lin Zhuoyu was apprenticed to the greatest sect in the Three Realms. Gorgeous and exceptionally gifted, he was every bit the heaven-blessed prodigy everyone admired. Lately, though, he had two things weighing on his mind. First, his master had predicted that his love star was on the rise, and he might suffer a romantic tribulation. Second, his senior brother, who had grown up with him, was becoming more and more distant. ...He no longer stayed by Lin Zhuoyu's side every moment. He avoided him, 61.4kFavorites36.2kClicks/ch83.2kGifts

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    The show is full of dramatic twists and turns, featuring the ex-husband and the seme locked in a dark and twisted jealousy. Overall, it's a lighthearted read? I was smiling the whole time; the author's everyday interactions are so well-written—how can it be so heartwarming and funny at the same time?

14. 14 残 After the Disabled God of War Married Me as a Concubine 残疾战神嫁我为妾后 Liu Gouhua刘狗花Danmei (BL)448k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese second volume is out. See Weibo @Liu Gouhua for details.] According to unofficial histories, the Great Liang war god Huo Wujiu was once captured by an enemy state, had his meridians severed and both legs crippled, and was locked away in a dungeon. To humiliate him, the foolish emperor even bestowed him as a concubine upon his own younger brother, who preferred men. General Huo endured every humiliation and b 499.8kFavorites955.1kClicks/ch356.4kGifts

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    The romance was engaging, especially the early stages before the main couple's relationship was clearly defined, which created a lot of tension, with the male lead even secretly jealous. However, the political intrigue was mediocre, and the story focused primarily on the male lead's tragic and powerful nature; he was able to orchestrate events without even leaving the palace, while the female lead relied on him to fight the villains. The male lead's perspective was also quite prominent in the early chapters. Overall, it didn't really grab my attention, so I didn't finish it.

15. 15 失 My Archrival Found Me After I Lost My Memory 失忆后被宿敌捡到了 Xiao Han Meow小寒喵Danmei (BL)885k WordsCompleted Complete. [A seemingly cold but secretly protective, loyal-dog gong x a seemingly death-seeking but genuinely near death, carefree sickly beauty shou] [Everyone’s darling and a heartthrob, with a one-on-one gong/shou pairing, though the entire protagonist group has one-sided feelings for the shou] Yan Shu, the senior disciple of Xiaochunjin, is a once-in-ten-thousand-years genius among the Six Paths and Four Sects. Yet 52.1kFavorites45kClicks/ch20.2kGifts

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    The overall setup is to my liking, but the main plot is just average. The villains are incredibly stupid! They're very much cannon fodder and stereotypical, mindlessly opposing the protagonist, getting subdued, and then erupting in impotent rage. There are also some stylistic issues; too many ellipses, and characters are frequently interrupted mid-sentence, followed by an ellipsis. It gets a bit awkward after a while. There are many sickly characters, but it's repetitive and gets a bit tiresome. It might be watchable if you don't care about the plot and just want to read about sickly characters.

16. 16 我 How a Bird Stole Me Away to Be Its Wife 我被鸟偷走当老婆这件事 Ning Shijiu宁世久Danmei (BL)304k WordsCompleted Li Chaoshuang is a caged bird on the brink of death. He has been gravely ill for a long time, sleeping for twenty years, until a winged youth steals him out of his cage, wakes him, then sings and dances to court him. The youth is a pitiful, adorable little bird, but it seems he's got something wrong. He thinks Li Chaoshuang is one of his kind, but he's not. He wants to be with Li Chaoshuang forever, but Li Chaoshuang may have only a few days left to live. At a time like this, Li Chaoshuang sh 7.2kFavorites12.4kClicks/ch7kGifts

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    This book is rarely recommended. It's quite good, with a sickly and charming plot. The world-building is also rather unique, reminiscent of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, evoking a sense of ancient times and the primordial era. Because the protagonist only has seven days left to live, the main story unfolds within those seven days. In many ways, it's a very special book.

17. 17 恻 Compassion 恻隐 Steamed Peach蒸汽桃Danmei (BL)234k WordsCompleted Everyone knew Ren Kuaixue had a scandalous romantic past, including a relationship with Lang Tu, who used to call him “Mom.” But Ren Kuaixue was so beautiful, with the tender eyes of a bodhisattva, and he was a bestselling author with extraordinary talent. It was only natural that he would seduce and abandon someone, and just as natural for that person to hate him to the bone. Seven years after they parted, Lang Tu had become a top cardiac surgeon, while Ren Kuaixue's heart was failing. For var 7.1kFavorites5.6kClicks/ch9.1kGifts

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    I came here because of the sickly characters, and it was indeed delicious, but the main couple was just too conflicted. Watching them argue and then soften their hearts made me want to rush in and shake them awake. I can only say I really don't ship this kind of thing.

18. 18 折 Breaking a Branch 折枝 Leaning Against a Tall Tower困倚危楼Danmei (BL)126k WordsCompleted Lu Xiuwen once said he wanted the branch with the most beautiful peach blossoms. In all the nights that followed, did he ever gently stroke its long-dried branches in the dead of night, imagining that they might bloom with incomparable beauty? Just as he imagined, against all hope... that one person might fall in love with another. Theme: 43.9kFavorites79kClicks/ch3.7kGifts

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    It's an old story. I didn't think much of it when I read it, but looking back now, it seems a bit melodramatic. But the sickly and weak character is indeed appealing, and sometimes I just like a bit of melodrama, so I still really like it.

19. 19 药 The Medicine Peddler 药郎 Mountain Hermit Gui山人圭Danmei (BL)390k WordsCompleted ---- Blurb ---- The year I met the Medicine Peddler, I was six, and he was a thousand. That day, he gave me a name. The year the Medicine Peddler died, I was a hundred. That day, he bestowed a Buddhist title upon me. The one who killed him was me. *Devoted, domestic, yandere younger top who will never turn evil for love vs. delicate, self-destructive battle god immortal bottom* *Reader's notes: 1. The first two chapters were written ages ago and posted as a long update of over ten thousand 610Favorites697Clicks/ch787Gifts

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    This is probably considered a niche book. The first half is great; the protagonist was once a very powerful god, the kind of tragic, strong, and beautiful character I love. The elder-like relationship with the younger male lead is also handled very well. It's just that the plot felt a bit off-track towards the end. Overall, though, it's still pretty good. I read this quite a while ago, before it became a paid book.

20. 20 魔 The Seventh Year of the Demon King’s Captivity of the Holy Sovereign 魔王俘虏圣君的第七年 Yue Qianyue岳千月Danmei (BL)326k WordsCompleted In the year 891 of the Great Radiance Calendar, a new Demon King was born at the bottom of the Abyss. An evil race sealed away for more than two hundred years emerged from the Abyss. Humanity was no match for them and retreated at every turn. When the enemy army reached the royal city, the Holy Sovereign of humanity fought the Demon King alone for three days and three nights. The God of Light’s protection never came, and at last the Holy Sovereign was exhausted and defeated. The desperate peopl 115.3kFavorites124.5kClicks/ch114.5kGifts

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    Delicious! Her greatness needs no further explanation; Yue Qianyue is a goddess of beauty, strength, and tragedy! How could a demon king and a holy son be such a delicious combination? Super high-quality, plentiful, and excellent writing; not just for the sake of being weak, but perfectly fitting the plot and complementing the story. 300,000 Words aren't enough; I wish there were 3 million!

21. 21 奸 The Treacherous Minister Never Repented 奸臣他死不悔改 Chu Ji楚济Danmei (BL)415k WordsCompleted [Main story complete. Free bonus chapters coming soon] Gu Huaiyu, the Great Chen dynasty's foremost treacherous minister, holds all power in his hands and rules with absolute authority. He treats the emperor above him as a plaything and the civil and military officials below him as slaves. Anyone who hears his name spits on the ground in disgust. Yet this great villain is stunningly beautiful, with pale skin like snow and a frail, sickly frame, like a bloodstained jade Guanyin. One day, Gu Huai 61.1kFavorites47.3kClicks/ch53kGifts

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    A powerful minister at the master's level! It has a queen cat training a big dog vibe, a charming and arrogant little cat easily controlling a group of big dogs, the dominant one being the most dog-like. A little sickly at the beginning, very appealing, but unfortunately too little, not enough at all.

22. 22 柯 The Forensics Handbook for Split Personalities 柯学精分手册 Zi Mu Tao子木桃Multi-Orientation737k WordsCompleted Complete. There’s a free collection of bonus chapters next door. Check out my friend’s story, Forum Outbursts Come True, by Tuzi Dianzhang [Third playthrough from the start, with the death-faking playthrough told in interwoven flashbacks] Songjiang Shiyu is trapped in a game and must max out his experience points to return to reality. He focuses on provoking people, stirring up trouble, and boosting their favorability, dancing with danger while covered in DEBUFFs. In the first two game stages, 90kFavorites152.4kClicks/ch312.4kGifts

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    Extremely delicious. The writing is superb; it's supposed to be a lighthearted comedy, but it really cut me. A must-try for fans of tragic, strong, and beautiful characters—generous portions that will fill you up. Although Song Jiang is a player, he doesn't come across as frivolous. Instead, his fearlessness in tearing up cards and recklessly creating his own tragedy gives him a kind of unawareness of his suffering. One bite offers two flavors of tragedy, making it a dish you'll want to savor again and again.

23. 23 病 The Frail Lover Became a Rich Family's White Moonlight After Death 病弱受死后成了豪门白月光 Can't Get Up in the Daytime白天起不来Danmei (BL)344k WordsCompleted [Revision in progress, some plot details may change... Apologies in advance] The next book, The Straight Guy Rival Found Out I Cross-Dress, is up for preorders. Ji Nanxing has never been one for deep attachments. His parents are dead, his boyfriend cheated on him, and his coworkers are little more than people who like each other's posts. But the moment he is diagnosed with terminal cancer, the whole world starts loving him. His scumbag ex cries and begs to get ba 8.1kFavorites5.8kClicks/ch3.8kGifts

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    The story of the frail protagonist is incredibly captivating. The pre-rebirth phase is slightly angsty; the protagonist, despite his frail health, possesses remarkable mental fortitude and lives his last three months with great care. The writing is also very delicate. After their reunion, it's mostly sweet, but it loses some of its spice. Perhaps I still prefer more melodramatic plots (?).

24. 24 司 Records of Strange Cases in the Bureau of Astronomy 司天诡案录 Zhang Can Ci张参差Danmei (BL)475k WordsCompleted A doomed, incurably ill, devil-may-care bottom x a lovesick top whose heart belongs entirely to him - Bottom's perspective - During the Zhaohua era of the Northern Jin dynasty, An Wujin, chief of the Directorate of Celestial Affairs, possesses supernatural skills and has solved countless bizarre cases. Everyone thinks he is worn out from poring over case files, a transcendent recluse. Few know that he loves to laze around and wait for death, and that he makes things up without believing a word 5.4kFavorites2.4kClicks/ch2.3kGifts

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    I liked the subject matter, but the writing style was rather obscure and difficult to read, so I didn't finish it. The author is quite sickly, but the details aren't elaborated. It's worth reading if you're looking for something to read.

25. 25 没 [Western Crossover] No One Can Stop Me from Moving to Gotham! [综英美]没人能阻止我移民哥谭！ Ye Xilan夜夕岚No CP485k WordsCompleted His mother dies in a plane crash, his father passes away despite resuscitation efforts, health insurance refuses to cover the bills, and the hospital is still chasing him for money. The Los Angeles fires take his only home, and he still has to pay property taxes. The insurance company refuses to pay out, and, by a stroke of luck, the bank where his family kept their savings goes bankrupt. On his way back to school after selling blood, Lestat gets hit by a stray bullet and blacks out on the spo 75.8kFavorites109.1kClicks/ch286kGifts

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    A lighthearted story with no romantic pairing, filled with tons of hilarious American jokes. After reading it, I felt like I'd reviewed all the hottest political news from the past year. Little Lark is like a mischievous black sesame dumpling on the outside but a little devil on the inside.

26. 26 微 I Choose Who Gets to Be The Emperor 微臣选谁谁才是皇上 Vanishing Green Moss消失绿缇Danmei (BL)761k WordsCompleted Wen Zhuo, head of the Hanlin Academy, was born into poverty and suffered constant bullying until his personality became twisted. He had a taste for men. Just then, the old emperor fell gravely ill, and the seven princes formally began their struggle for the throne. The Sixth Prince suddenly declared that there was nothing shameful about loving someone of the same sex. Once he ascended the throne, he would allow open discussion and set the record straight. Wen Zhuo believed him. He stirred up tu 287.4kFavorites263.7kClicks/ch521.6kGifts

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    The story is incredibly captivating, featuring a strong, tragic, and delicious protagonist. The main character is portrayed as having a weak constitution, with limited descriptions of his illness. The adorable cat-like villain is absolutely irresistible. The writing is excellent, and the plot is even better. Click to read the cat's satisfying revenge. I didn't subscribe to the entire book because there was a side story where the protagonist and antagonist met as teenagers; the main text is actually very engaging with no skipped chapters.

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