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- 101 The Two Little Shadow Guards 两个小暗卫 The sharpest blade in the Ten Kings' residence learned how to shield the other from the rain. Two secret guards who had clawed their way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood gave each other their lives, and entrusted each other with their hearts. No one can make it from hell back to the human world alone. Luckily, there was someone by his side. A mutual secret-guard romance, two equally matched men caught in a fierce push and pull, angst mixed with sweetness, and a happy ending. Dive ri 500Reads8.1Score12014d adds
- 102 Reborn as the Prince’s Hidden Guard 重生之王府暗卫 [Cold on the outside, warm on the inside prince bottom & ambitious and ruthless bodyguard top] Reborn, Leng Wuyou is determined not to repeat the mistakes of his past life. He is more patient and gentle with the bodyguards who once risked their lives for him, but he finds himself acting stranger and stranger around Mo Tianxing. What's going on? Later, he learns that Tianxing paid a price to make his rebirth possible. [Reader advisory: Amateur writing, read with caution! Two male leads, read with 280Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 103 After the Little Shadow Guard Faked His Death, the Prince Went Mad 小暗卫死遁后,王爷疯了 [(The rating will rise once it’s just been posted) Steadfast, patient, loyal-dog-type secret guard bottom VS obsessive, unhinged prince top + forced love + groveling pursuit] At first, Prince Ning, Xiao Jue, planted his foot on Ling Chen’s head, his voice cold as iron: “Lick it clean.” “Remember your place. You’re not my secret guard. You’re a dog I keep.” “Your life, your breath, even every beat of your heart belong to me. Without my permission, you’re not allowed to die, and you can forget abo 639Reads8.8Score10014d adds
- 104 Your Majesty, Please Don’t Hit Me! Your Little Shadow Guard Doesn’t Want a Spanking 陛下别打,小暗卫不想挨板子 [Two male leads, emperor, imperial guard, pure love, mild angst] “Tell me, what do you want to be whipped with? A heavy whip or a ruler? Pick your favorite.” “Waaah, I don’t like either! Brother Zhong Yin, I won’t get jealous for no reason again. Please believe me, okay?” “No. You’ve said that plenty of times before.” “If you don’t behave, I really will lock you in the Qianqing Palace. Do you believe me?” “Brother Zhong Yin, even the imperial guards can unlock doors. I just don’t want to make t 2.4kReads6.5Score14414d adds
- 105 The Crown Prince's Delicate Little Shadow Guard 太子殿下的娇气小影卫 Main characters: Nangong Yichen and Yingyu Two male leads, both strong, both devoted to each other, with a supporting couple. In his previous life, Nangong Yichen was set up by his own imperial brother. He could only blame himself for trusting the wrong person. But he never imagined that his little shadow guard would risk his life to save him. Yingyu: “Your Highness, remember to come find me sooner in our next life.” And yet... After being reborn... Their days are filled with all kinds of sweet 2kReads8.8Score28814d adds
- 106 The Hard Life of a Shadow Guard 影卫难当 *The comic adaptation of the same name is now available on Bilibili Comics.* [Cruel, cold-hearted prince gong x devoted, lovestruck shadow guard shou] These days, shadow guards have to know how to kill and warm the bed. And if they anger their master, they risk being given away to someone else. Xuanying isn't afraid of punishment. He's only afraid his master will cast him off for good. But he never imagined that something could be worse than rejection: the despair of sharing a bed while being at 1.8kReads8.6Score21614d adds
- 107 After Being Reborn, My Little Shadow Guard Wants to Quit 重生后,小暗卫想离职了 Meng Qi transmigrates to an alternate era and becomes the crown prince's secret guard. Gradually, he falls in love with his master, and in the end, he loses his life saving the man he loves. Reborn, Meng Qi decides to live for himself. He's spent both his lives working for others, and he's exhausted. But this time around, the crown prince seems a little different. Dual male leads, HE, mildly angsty 1.1kReads6.2Score10214d adds
- 108 My Shadow Guard Is Kind of Invincible 我的暗卫有点儿无敌 [Dual male leads, reborn, sweet romance, mutually exclusive devotion, secret-identity top, main focus on romance] Proud and flirtatious prince bottom VS aloof and doting secret guard top Bu Qingzhu & Qian Cang The famous bookworm of Shangqin Kingdom stopped reading books, writing poetry, and playing chess. Instead, he began hovering around his own secret guard all day long. Even the dogs passing by the Sixth Prince's residence knew that the prince had an all-purpose secret guard. Bu Qingzhu: “Re 507Reads8.2Score10314d adds
- 109 The Prince’s Shadow Guard 王爷的影子暗卫 He knelt on the cold ground as a fan lifted his chin. “What, still trying to run? Aren’t you afraid I’ll cripple you?” He was the prince’s loyal shadow guard, but somehow he’d become the prince’s little sidekick... LOFTER 28Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 110 Ashes Return at Dusk 烬晏归 In his past life, he was the sharpest blade in his master’s hand, and a speck of dust his master never even noticed. In the end, he died shielding him from an arrow, his blood staining his master’s robes. In this life, he is the precious treasure his master lost and found again, and the obsession that drives him to defy fate. He will protect him from all worry for eternity and make him the most cherished person in the world. The cold and brutal leader of the demonic cult, Xiao Xuanjin, is reborn 2.2kReads8.5Score29814d adds
- 111 The Transmigrated Book's Hidden Guard and His Fifty Million 穿书暗卫的五千万 Su Wang spent his downtime at work sneaking a look at a novel called The Evil Emperor’s Favorite. The title sounded intriguing, and the story was just as interesting. It was about a male lead who endured countless hardships to ascend the throne, and a female lead who silently supported him from behind the scenes before eventually becoming empress. The love between the two leads made Su Wang, a lonely single guy, terribly envious. He was also especially upset by the cruel treatment the male lead 213Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 112 Reborn to Spoil My Little Dark Guard 重生之只宠小暗卫 “Prince, I’m afraid this is as far as I can protect you. I... I deserve a thousand deaths. Please, Your Highness, take care of yourself...” The person Wei Jin loved most died in his arms, murdered by his own family. With his loved ones gone, he eventually relied on his old subordinates to kill his younger brother, who sat on the imperial throne. Then he took his own life in front of his little shadow guard’s grave. But, unexpectedly, he was reborn at the age of sixteen. All he wanted was to spoi 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 Whoa! That Shadow Guard Has Gone Too Far! 哦呦!那影卫反了天了! [Mad prince vs. loyal shadow guard] [Both are each other's only one + 1v1 + angst before sweetness] Mu Yunqing got bitten by a snake once, and for ten years... No ten years. He died on the spot. He transmigrated as a young general returning victorious, but before he could enjoy a single day of leisure, he was told that the old emperor had died the night before he'd arrived. Before dying, the old emperor had entrusted the young emperor to the old general, Mu Yunqing's father. But his father had a 657Reads8.9Score11514d adds
- 114 My Lord, Your Shadow Guard Has Run Off Again 王爷,您的暗卫又跑了 [Male-Male Romance + Transmigration + Mutual Firsts + Imprisonment + Shadow Guard + Angsty Romance + Happy Ending] A ruthless yet gentle prince (top) vs. an innocent, kindhearted shadow guard with a surprising side (bottom) This is an intensely angsty story, but let’s find a little sweetness amid the heartbreak. I woke up in a strange place and found I’d transmigrated into the body of the most insignificant shadow guard in the guard corps. My new life began with a nerve-racking job that kept me 3.3kReads—Score29714d adds
- 115 Reborn, I Spoiled My Shadow Guard to the Heavens 重生后我把暗卫宠上天 Synopsis [Two male leads + Sweet daily life + Happy ending + Prince (Gu Yuchen, pursuer) and bodyguard (Yun Jian, pursued)] In his previous life, Gu Yuchen’s body was forcibly taken over by a soul from another world. Helpless, he could only watch as the soul made life difficult for the people around him. After countless reckless acts, Gu Yuchen was abandoned by everyone. Then the otherworldly soul coveted the throne and launched a coup. With no one to help, the coup was quickly suppressed. As Gu 461Reads8.9Score10414d adds
- 116 Reborn: The Regent Spoils His Shadow Guard to Tears Every Day 重生后,摄政王日日把暗卫宠哭 [Rebirth + Shadow Guard + Two Male Leads + Both Powerful + Devoted to Each Other + Hidden Identities Revealed + Happy Ending] The iron-fisted Regent, the gong × the food-loving shadow guard, the shou After being reborn, Jun Che set his sights on his shadow guard, Eleven. In his previous life, he resented Eleven for “defiling” him on the night his poison flared up. In his fury, he had him flogged and left him to live or die in the secret dungeon. He nearly forgot that man existed. Until the day o 6.1kReads8.8Score1.2k14d adds
- 117 After the CEO Transmigrates, He Flirts with His Double-Standard Shadow Guard Every Day 霸总穿越后,天天撩双标暗卫 What’s so great about being a hidden guard, anyway? Lu Xingzhi wrapped an arm around the other’s waist, holding them firmly against him as he coaxed them to eat a few more bites of pastry. The person in his arms was stiff all over, but still obediently took the pastry from his hand and swallowed. Lu Xingzhi hurriedly poured a cup of tea. “Why are you in such a rush? Take your time.” The person in his arms panicked and made to kneel. “Please forgive me, Master!” Lu Xingzhi tightened his hold an 756Reads8.9Score10614d adds
- 118 Your Highness, Keep Being Stubborn and You’ll End Up Without a Wife 王爷,你再嘴硬就没有媳妇了 Just started getting ratings Warning: Lots of physical abuse. Don’t read if that’s not for you! A little angst 1v1 Both pure HE Tsundere prince top × lowly shadow guard bottom After Xiao Beichen was drugged one day, a shadow guard climbed into his bed. He was furious, but then he was told that the head of the shadow guards couldn’t be executed unless he betrayed his master. Seriously? He climbed into his master’s bed, and he still can’t be executed? Xiao Beichen wanted to argue with someone, but 6.3kReads8.3Score82314d adds
- 119 After Divorcing the Crown Prince, the Cool-Tempered Top Scholar Is Hounded by Suitors 休了太子后,清冷探花郎桃花不断 [The aloof young scholar * the spoiled crown prince] [The three-part Jun family series: The Mute Slave, The Ugly Physician, and The Top Scholar.] Newly appointed top scholar Song Liqing and Crown Prince Jun Qiyu were betrothed by imperial decree. On their wedding night, however, the crown prince spent half the night frolicking with his favored servant. Jun Qiyu: “You’re dull and dreary, with not half the charm of Hu Nuer!” For the sake of their childhood bond and the crown prince’s reputation, S 608Reads6.7Score10014d adds
- 120 The Young Lord Says He Only Wants His Shadow Guard 少主说他只要影卫 A double-standard Shadow Guard who obeys only his young master's orders × a young master who is gentle, patient, and doting only toward his own Shadow Guard After losing his memory The Shadow Guard: I'm your fiancé. You fell off a cliff while gathering herbs on the mountain, hit your head, and lost your memory. The young master: ...Why does something about this feel off? The Shadow Guard said solemnly: You used to treat me so well. You wouldn't take advantage of losing your memory to have yo 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 Reborn: The Crazy Prince Is Claimed by His Loyal Shadow Guard 【重生】疯批王爷被忠犬暗卫独占了 “I stand atop countless bloodied blades and exalt you as a god.” [Outwardly arrogant, inwardly ruthless and unhinged prince × aloof, devoted, unhinged hidden guard] [Hua Qiluo × Lin Su] Reborn, Hua Qiluo calculates every move, focused only on avenging the wrongs of his previous life and killing those he failed to kill back then. He never expects to meet someone on the very first day of his new life whom he never encountered in his past one, and to suffer endless threats at this person's hands. 225Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 122 Seduction! The Mad Prince Uses a Love Gu to Make His Secret Guard Surrender 诱哄!疯批王爷靠情蛊强撩暗卫 Scheming/crazy top vs. loyal, cool bottom #TwoMaleLeads #PowerCoupleAndMutuallyFaithful #LoveWormAndDualCultivation #SuperSweetBanter #MasterAndServantAgeGap Yan Jiuyuan is not only a violent prince with power over the court, but also the master of the martial world’s foremost assassin organization. Among his subordinates is Ye Ci, his first shadow guard: cold-hearted and merciless, able to kill with a single sword stroke. Other people’s shadow guards: dutifully take a blade for their master and 9.7kReads7.9Score1.9k14d adds
- 123 Reborn: The Shadow Guard Becomes a Sweet Little Tease! 重生后暗卫变成了绿茶小可爱! Nangong Yi never imagined he would spend his life trusting the wrong people. Even less did he expect Chen Fan, the man he held dearest, to have been secretly involved with his good-for-nothing younger brother, Nangong Ye, all along. As he lay dying, he learned that everything before had been a conspiracy between the two of them, and that they had framed the person he, too, had once held dear. When he saw An Wu shielding him with his life, and the smug expressions on Chen Fan and Nangong Ye's fac 834Reads8.7Score13914d adds
- 124 The Prince’s Little Shadow Guard Who Needs a Good Scolding Every Three Days 王爷那三天不打上房揭瓦的小暗卫 You can skip a meal, but you can't skip a beating. A gorgeous top with a repressed streak, a bad temper, and a split personality × a sharp-tongued, bold, shameless bottom who serves as a bodyguard [The bodyguard is a goofball! Not a pair of equally strong leads!! The bottom is weak!!! Don't come in expecting something else → Absurd humor + lighthearted comedy + two male leads + mutual devotion + happy ending] As a bodyguard, Qisan follows none of the rules. He climbs onto roofs, rips up tiles, a 1.7kReads8.7Score14814d adds
- 125 After I Was Reborn, I Found My Little Secret Guard Blushes Easily 重生后,我发现我的小暗卫爱脸红 [Cool-headed regent ✖ loyal little bodyguard] [One-on-one romance] In his previous life, Xie Yunqi was completely manipulated by the young emperor. He went to great lengths to help him ascend the throne, only to be branded a traitorous minister in the end. All two hundred members of his household were executed. His legs were paralyzed, and he was thrown into prison, where he endured endless humiliation before finally smashing his head against a wall and dying. After his death, only one person to 2kReads8.9Score21014d adds
- 126 Your Highness, the Shadow Guard Knows His Mistake and Begs for Punishment 王爷,影卫知错了,主动求罚 [Two male leads; prince as the pursuer, shadow guard as the pursued; cold-blooded, scheming pursuer; stoic, loyal-dog pursued; physical angst but no emotional angst] Ji Hanfeng: A domineering, cold-blooded prince who is ruthless in his heart, words, and actions. Shen Yi: A loyal, stoic shadow guard who can become unhinged when pushed too far. An orphan of the late emperor, a prince fallen on hard times. Shen Yi was sent into the imperial palace three times and finally ended up at Prince Beiping’ 111Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 127 Reborn: My Cold-Blooded Shadow Guard Loves Only Me 重生之冷漠影卫独爱我 [The top is reborn; sweet romance, sweetness overload! The secondary couple starts angsty, then turns sweet!] Main couple: humble shadow guard bottom Jing Mo × domineering, impatient CEO-type top Qin Yuzheng Secondary couple: Shangguan Xiao × Shen Ci, angsty in body and soul, with a long road to winning back his beloved... [Soft, adorable shadow-guard bottom. If that's not your thing, please don't read!] ※ Qin Yuzheng ruled the Qionghua Palace for ten years, only for the righteous sects of the m 1.6kReads9.2Score19114d adds
- 128 I Become a Shadow Guard from the Start and Survive by Flirting with My Master 开局穿成暗卫,靠撩拨主上苟活 Cheng Yang transmigrates into the body of a disposable shadow guard with no rights, the kind whose corpse no one would even bother to claim. To stay alive, Cheng Yang quickly latches onto his master’s coattails. When his master fights for power, Cheng Yang leads the charge. When his master is ambushed, Cheng Yang takes the blade. When his master meets a lover in secret, Cheng Yang keeps watch. When his master sleeps, he... After eliminating every obstacle, his master successfully takes the thron 1.9kReads8.8Score18714d adds
- 129 Your Highness, Please Don’t Punish Me, This Secret Guard Can’t Take It 王爷别罚了,暗卫受不住 [Two male leads + devoted to each other + physical and emotional angst + happy ending + amnesia and faked death] [Newly rated] A cold, scheming pursuer who later grovels to win him back x a loyal puppy at first who later becomes the one in charge After the new emperor takes the throne, the ninth prince, Shi Jiu, is stripped of his title and becomes a shadow guard in Prince Yan Yan Chifeng's household. Prince Yan holds immense power and is at odds with the new emperor, so he also comes to hate Sh 4.3kReads8.8Score52814d adds
- 130 After His Shadow Guard Lost Hope, the Regent Knelt to Win His Wife Back 影卫心灰意冷后,摄政王跪着追妻 [Scheming, sinister regent × beautiful, emotionally clueless, naturally airheaded bodyguard] After the palace coup in Great Sheng, Yun Fei was made a scapegoat and locked in the death row. His former master, Regent Chu Mingge, pinned countless crimes on him. Yun Fei swallowed poisoned wine, thinking his life was finally over, but when he opened his eyes, Chu Mingge had brought him into the palace. A dulled blade can be sharpened again. A shadow guard who can no longer kill has only one use besid 104Reads6.1Score1614d adds
- 131 Reborn: The Shadow Guard Wants to Cuddle 重生:影卫他想贴贴 (Loyal guard as the bottom. Content warning: He is sexually assaulted; he is not a virgin.) In his previous life, he was abused by the leader of the imperial guards because his body was different from other people’s. It was his master who took off his own cloak and covered his badly battered body. His master saved him and made him one of his guards. He carefully hid his feelings for him, never realizing that his master felt the same way, even after his death. He fainted in his master’s mourning 136Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 132 The Shadow Guard Is Dying. Your Highness, Spare His Life 暗卫快死了,求王爷饶他一命 [Bottom is reborn + mild physical angst + angst first, sweetness later + happy ending] Cold and ruthless top Liang Yunxiao × carefree bottom Liu Mianjin, lovesick and all alone ★ The story of Liang Yunxiao, a prince of a different surname, and the hidden guard Nineteen, raised in his household~ ★ I was heartless, but then I met you. What could I do? ★ At the royal hunting festival, Hidden Guard Nineteen “accidentally” wandered into the sight of his ruthless prince. From then on, he was never aga 2.3kReads9.0Score23614d adds
- 133 My Imperial Shadow Guard Is Kind of Adorable 朕的暗卫有点萌 The scheming, domineering emperor spends all day pining after his personal head bodyguard. He's especially jealous. Qi Hechen: Nobody's taking my precious Chen'er away from me! In public: “Insolence!” In private: “Chen'er, give me a kiss~” 23Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 134 The Little Guard's Rebirth Failed 小护卫重生失败 [Reborn + physical abuse + gentle, scheming top X devoted, steadfast bottom] Zhou Yixiao, the Lord of Chengjing Manor, was devoted to his work. When someone ambushed him and sent him tumbling down a ravine, the only person at his side as he died was the quiet little guard he had never paid much attention to. “Why did you jump down after me?” Zhou Yixiao had never imagined that this usually obedient, well-behaved man would dare to defy him at a time like this. “I’m the manor lord’s guard.” 407Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 135 My Imperial Bodyguard Is Asking for Punishment Again 朕的暗卫又在请罪 (The main story is complete, so read with confidence) [Two male leads, an undercover guard bottom + two strong, devoted leads + mild discipline] The protagonists are the original characters! The original characters! The original characters! No transmigration! Xiao Heng: He falls first and makes the first move, planning every step and using both tenderness and force. A beautiful top. Shen Ci: He lives only to obey his master. An emotional block, a stoic-faced, secretly adorable, loyal-dog bottom. 10.4kReads8.9Score1.6k14d adds
- 136 I Forced Myself on My Imperial Brother's Unmatchedly Handsome Hidden Guard 我强制了皇兄的那个绝色暗卫 [Rating just posted, may go up] [Goofy Prince Gong x loyal, cold and aloof shou] [Ye Kexi x Li Cang] [Male-male leads] [Both are each other's first] [Coercive love] [Top's POV] [Loyal, but not to me] [First person] [Goofy and lighthearted] [Shou has a secret crush on gong] I heard my imperial elder brother had a shadow guard named Li Cang. He was a master of martial arts, ruthless in a fight, and whenever he drew his sword, blood was sure to be spilled. No matter what mission my brother sent him 2kReads8.6Score31714d adds
- 137 Xiao Heng and Shen Yelan Beneath the Apricot Blossoms 杏花疏影里萧珩沈夜阑 Tyrannical, possessive Regent King × devoted-to-the-end, love-brained secret guard The guard is love-brained, so he suffers for it. Shen Yelan endured everything. He never hated him. ★★★ Content warning: I don't write male pregnancy, so this story includes female pregnancy. There is no love, no love! In the end, the family of five lives happily together. 510Reads8.1Score1214d adds
- 138 After Becoming the Male Lead’s Shadow Guard, Why Has the Plot Gone Off the Rails? 穿成男主影卫后,剧情怎么崩了 This story spans past and present lives. [Two male leads, older love interest, bottom's perspective, exclusive pairing, shadow guard, physical but not emotional angst, transmigration and return, a straight man falls for a man] [A loyal shadow guard with a rich inner life x a cold regent, happy ending] Anping, a Gen Z kid who became unemployed as soon as he graduated, opened his eyes and found himself transmigrated into the little shadow guard of the regent in an angsty historical romance! Other 63.3kReads9.0Score12.8k14d adds
- 139 Reborn: My Lord Dotes on Me Fiercely 重生之主上狠狠疼宠 Rumor has it that Xiao Yuanhan is cold-hearted, ruthless, and cruel. Yet everyone knows he bears Heaven’s Mandate, has spies across the Nine Provinces, and may one day unite the realm, with all beneath the heavens bowing to him. He founded the unfathomable Han Ning and commands the loyal, formidable Han Ying, yet he was cruelly ambushed before Huaqing Palace and died with regret… His little shadow guard’s humble love ran deep, through bone and heart, but he never dared to overstep… “On the road 5.8kReads8.9Score54814d adds
- 140 Snow in the Abyss 渊中雪 [Two male leads] The author wrote this as bedtime reading for themself, according to their own preferences, for loyal readers. If you’re extremely protective of the bottom, don’t read it. If you’re extremely protective of the top, don’t read it either. If you think it’s bad, just leave. Don’t judge the author. Write what you like for yourself. 12.1kReads8.7Score83314d adds
- 141 Reborn, the Mad Prince Drives His Shadow Guard Wild with Flirtation 重生后疯批王爷把影卫撩疯了 [Two male leads + two powerful leads + reborn + sweet master-servant romance + mad beauty bottom × scheming, devoted top + exclusive pairing, both chaste + happy ending] In his previous life, Shen Zhuo wielded power over the court and personally ordered the death of Pei Jin, the shadow guard who loved him most. Before dying, Pei Jin asked, “My lord, did you ever truly care for me, even for a moment?” He replied, “Never.” In the end, Shen Zhuo was torn apart by five horses, too. Reborn at eightee 1kReads6.1Score12214d adds
- 142 The Emperor's Captain of the Guards Is Seeing Red Again! 陛下的侍卫统领又红温了! What? His Majesty is trying to run away? He wants the Crown Prince to handle state affairs in his place... but the Crown Prince is only four years old! Isn’t the Crown Prince’s father, the Regent, still here? Crown Prince: Father tries to run away every day. Heir of Beiyang: My father keeps egging him on. Illustrious Heir: I heard my mother wants to come along too. Crown Prince: Then will it just be the three of us left? Illustrious Heir: The little aunt from Prince Jing’s household will stay be 1.4kReads8.3Score18814d adds
- 143 My Lord, I Know I Deserve This Punishment 君上赐罚臣知错了 He is a sovereign high above all others, and the master of Mingqing Pavilion. His ambition is to unite the realm and bring peace to every corner of the land. He holds fast to his duty to protect all its people. They met when they were young, and love took root before he even knew it. He quietly gave so much for him, asking for nothing in return… And he would rather send a hundred thousand troops into battle than let him face even the slightest risk… Heartache, devotion, love, misunderstandings 236Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 144 Reborn: The Slave’s Allure 重生之奴隶的诱惑 In her previous life, Chu Rong tortured that person to death with her own hands. As she looked at his cold corpse, she finally understood what heartbreak meant. She had thought he was just an ordinary slave, but somehow, his companionship had stirred feelings in her. Only after he died did she realize what she felt. Given another chance, she doted on him endlessly, gave him the highest authority, and lavished everything she had on him. It was only by changing how she treated him that she discove 655Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 145 The Dutiful Shadow Guard Is Reborn After Failing His Duty 乖乖暗卫失职重生 [Two male leads + both reborn + equally strong + mutually exclusive partners + scheming old fox draws in a lowly puppy + mild physical abuse early on + clear master-servant relationship] Contrasting, restrained, loyal guard bottom x protective, devoted, forceful sect leader top PS: It's strictly a master-servant bond in the beginning!! This is not a modernized take on the past; the top and bottom observe the proper hierarchy!! Don't assume they should be in love from the start! Later, they fall 3.1kReads9.2Score50814d adds
- 146 The Emperor’s Forced Love: His Shadow Guard Can’t Escape 帝王强制爱,暗卫无法逃 [Unhinged, possessive emperor gong × innocent, straight male guard shou. Dual male leads, forced love, imprisonment, faked death, and intense chemistry. The emperor's burning possessiveness clashes with the guard's struggle between duty and desire.] Four years into his reign, Xiao Zhi still thought of the young secret guard who had taken an arrow for him three years ago. During a mission on a rainy night, Secret Guard Seventeen (Shen Mu) was ambushed and poisoned. His mask accidentally fell away 9kReads8.9Score1k14d adds
- 147 Has the Shadow Guard Learned His Lesson? His Master Has Already Gone Mad 暗卫他知错了吗?主人他已经疯了 For the extra chapters, see the author’s comment in the comments section of the final chapter. Updates are slow. [Devoted bottom / Two male leads / Physical and emotional angst / Average writing / Angst for angst’s sake / Physical abuse warning / Jianghu setting / They can’t communicate / Hard to mend a broken relationship / Both have only ever been with each other] On the day Jiudu was accused of betraying his master, he never imagined he would see Zhong Shangshi again in this life. Every bone 4.1kReads8.5Score46314d adds
- 148 Your Majesty, the Shadow Guard Knows His Mistake and Begs to Be Punished 圣上,影卫知错了,主动求罚 [Dual male leads + shadow guard + emperor and shadow guard + domineering, cold-blooded emperor gong vs. loyal, patient shadow guard shou + sweet romance + physical torment without emotional angst] Domineering, cold-blooded emperor gong: Li Yunting Loyal, patient shadow guard shou: Yun Jiu In his teens, Li Yunting killed his father, the emperor, and his elder brother, then took the throne. He rules as an autocrat. Opinions of him vary, but everyone agrees on one thing: he is a bona fide tyrant, b 21Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 149 An Unexpected Possession 意外占有 [The rating is low because it just came out. Why not give it a look?] [Two Male Leads + Equally Matched + Younger Man + Devoted to Each Other + Happy Ending] The emperor and his former minister are bitter enemies. To get rid of the old minister, Yan Dengqi set a trap in the form of a chess game. But something unexpected happened as they played. He ended up sleeping with the son his old enemy cherished most. He wanted to pretend the whole thing had never happened, but the young man pursued him re 1.1kReads8.6Score10214d adds
- 150 The Prince’s Shadow Guard in the Palm of His Hand 殿下掌上暗卫 Prince as the pursuer, bodyguard as the pursued Historical romance, male-male couple, sweet devotion. Prince Xiao Heng of Chen hides his strength and keeps his head down, but dotes exclusively on Shen Yan, the proud bodyguard he rescued from a mass grave. The crown prince schemes against him at every turn, and danger lurks everywhere. In public, they maintain the restraint and distance of ruler and subject; in private, they share intimate moments and a deeply rooted affection. A crescent-moon ja 41Reads—Score—14d adds

















































