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- 1 Through the Long Night, My Lord Shadow Guard 长夜不臣，我的影卫大人 Prince top + bodyguard bottom + mild physical angst + two male leads + unrequited love becomes mutual + both pursue each other [Reader's guide] 1. Gentle, scheming, extremely even-tempered, guiding heir apparent top × clear-headed, patient, slow to recognize his feelings, exceptionally skilled bodyguard bottom 2. Old-school physical and emotional angst. The top suffers mid-story amnesia, reverting to five years earlier, but [he absolutely doesn't lose his intelligence or go crazy]. Using his wit 1.1kReads8.5Score18014d adds
- 2 He Only Wants to Date You 他只想和你谈恋爱 [Multiple Worlds + Sweet Romance + Happy Endings for Everyone + Over-the-Top Drama + Two Male Leads] There are many shadow guards and secret guards, so please read the introduction first! [Due to circumstances beyond the author's control, some of the story has been revised.] Just a story written to satisfy readers. The writing is immature, and this is a little bedtime sweet treat, so please read with caution!!! ★ World One: My Shadow Guard Turned into a Little Beggar Devoted shou He Yi × wicked 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Reborn, I Ran Off With My Loyal Guard 重生后我把忠犬侍卫拐跑了 [Top x Bottom + Both Pure + Sweet Romance + Reborn Prince x Devoted Guard + Old-School] After being reborn, Xiao Yunche only wants to dote on the foolish guard who died for him in his previous life. Who knew that one thing would lead to another, until he was doting on him in bed? The guard blushed. “Your Highness, this isn’t part of my duties…” Xiao Yunche raised an eyebrow. “If I say it is, then it is. That’s an order.” 914Reads—Score13114d adds
- 4 Reborn to Dote on My Shadow Guard 重生之独宠暗卫 In his previous life, Ying Qi died without a whole body while protecting Ye Chen. Yet in the dead of night, Ye Chen would jolt awake from dreams, realizing that the shadow guard who never spoke and watched him from the darkness had been the only person in those cold palace walls whose heart burned with genuine feeling. Reborn, Ye Chen casts aside all his suspicion and coldness. He draws Ying Qi out of the shadows and keeps him by his side, granting him a seat, clothes, and a jade token that all 510Reads6.8Score11414d adds
- 5 The Disgraced Crown Prince Is Reborn and Dotes on His Mad Hound Shadow Guard 废太子重生，娇养疯犬暗卫 [Yun Hebai × Su Langfeng / gentle prince top × mad, devoted guard bottom] A misstep in the writing led to a lower rating than hoped. The story is complete, so come take a look! [Two male leads + reborn + master and servant + evenly matched + mutually faithful + a touch of ensemble cast] A little angst early on, then endless pampering later. The bottom is genuinely ruthless and prone to madness, while the top is emotionally steady and good at keeping things under control. Side couple: the cool an 1.3kReads7.1Score16714d adds
- 6 After Being Reborn, I Flirt Openly and Scheme Quietly to Win My Devoted Little Guard 重生后，明撩暗动衷心小暗卫 [Two male leads + equally matched leads + devoted guard dog + reborn] Cool, scheming prince gong x devoted, master-protecting shadow guard shou [Dear readers, the two of them do have a difference in status, and they will from beginning to end. If you can’t accept that, curse me, not them. Go easy on me too, please. QAQ The little shadow guard will gradually change later on. The gong will dote on him, but will punish him when he deserves it. Hope you enjoy the story!] In his previous life, Prince 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Prince Has Been Assassinated by His Rival's Hidden Guard Again 王爷又被对家暗卫刺杀了 Zhao Yuan, the only prince in all of Da Kang, is deeply loved by his father, the emperor, and lives a carefree, indulgent life. More than anything, he wants to become a great general and win glory on the battlefield. After six years away at war, he returns to find his father dead, his mother consort living in seclusion, and the elder brother who once protected him seemingly changed. His second brother was executed after a palace coup, and his nephew, the crown prince, wants him dead every chance 78Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Prince Reborn: His Shadow Guard in His Arms 王爷重生：影卫入怀 (Top and bottom roles are not fixed) A letter summoned him back from the border. Waiting for him was an imperial decree stripping him of his military authority, along with an accusation of treason. Forced into prison, he discovered that it had all been a conspiracy. When he was powerless to fight back, the little shadow guard he had once driven out of the prince's manor came to save him. But everyone else around him had already been dealt with. There was also Mu Ying, his most loyal subordinate, 432Reads8.1Score10114d adds
- 9 The Shadow Guard Reigns Supreme 影卫为上 Born to be a shadow guard means putting your master first, with all your heart and soul. Shadow Seven spent a lifetime showing Lu Yulin what it meant to be devoted to one person, and how someone could give up everything for the one they loved. Then he spent another lifetime showing Lu Yulin what it meant to stay together for life and remain true to one's heart. Lu Yulin, too, spent a lifetime showing Shadow Seven what it meant to cherish someone. Some people are destined to be together from the 171Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 10 Reborn: A Crime of Overstepping My Station 重生之以上犯下 [Two male leads, demon cult leader × loyal shadow guard]“This subordinate arrived late. Please forgive me, Master.” In his previous life, his lover betrayed him and his friends deceived him. Just as he was about to give in to despair, a shadow guard who had been hiding in the darkness stepped forward and knelt properly before him. Reborn, he puts his trust in the guard, gives him important responsibilities, and takes him everywhere to act as high-handedly as they please. His little shadow guard 228Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 11 That Little Shadow Guard Loves Me So Much 那个小暗卫很爱我 After narrowly escaping death and losing all hope, Gu Yanyun decides to withdraw from the world and live in seclusion in the mountains with the young bodyguard who protected him. He never meant to keep him by his side, but the young man says he's there of his own free will. After they make a home together, Lu Qingshan loves only Gu Yanyun for the rest of his life. 88Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Did the Shadow Guard Recognize the Prince Today? 暗卫今天认出王爷了吗 [Cold, devoted, and possessive prince × loyal, slow-witted but formidable shadow guard] One-on-one romance, both leads pure, sweet affection and flirtatious push-and-pull + a buried past and old case + the open favoritism of someone in power Ying Qi had always thought he was nothing more than a blade Prince Jing, Xiao Yelan, kept hidden in the shadows. A blade should have no name, no desires, and certainly no hope of earning its master's favor. But one autumn hunt and a cup of wine at a palace 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 I Have a Shadow Guard Who Worships Me 我有一个影卫信徒 An ethereal, otherworldly Daoist priest vs. a loyal shadow guard ghost In life, he was a shadow guard who served at others' orders and killed countless people. He died alongside his master. After his master's death, his master entered the cycle of reincarnation, leaving him to wander the world burdened by his sins. He gave himself the name Qiu Qiming. He longs for someone to guide him and hopes he'll have a better life in his next one. Summoning his courage, he kneels before a Daoist priest and 65Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 14 Reborn, I Want No Empire, Only You 重生后不要天下，只要你 In his final moments before he was reborn, Xiao Jue saw his taciturn young shadow guard, covered in blood, still dragging himself toward him on a broken leg. Ten years of loyal protection earned him only a humble plea: “Prince, the road to the underworld is cold. Let this subordinate accompany you one last time...” When he opened his eyes again, he was back at the height of his power. The lowly shadow guard he'd once scorned was kneeling outside the hall in the snow, waiting for him to give a 1.6kReads8.4Score24414d adds
- 15 Reborn, Where Can the Lowly Shadow Guard Run? 重生后，卑微小影卫哪里逃？ The rating just came in, and it’s still rising. [Two male leads + reborn + devoted to each other + raising and nurturing + sweet everyday romance + powerful leads + secondary couple] After being reborn, Xiao Mochen only wants to find his little shadow guard and date him on the public dime. It’s not love. He’s just repaying the debt he owes for his shadow guard’s sacrifice in his previous life. It’s not love. But why is he so good-looking? I can’t help wanting to kiss him. Ho ho! Xiao Yeye, don’t 2.4kReads8.7Score38414d adds
- 16 The Master’s Loyal Shadow Guard Is Online, Begging for Cuddles! 主子的忠犬影卫，在线求贴贴！ [Complete] Two male leads | One-on-one, both sexually and romantically inexperienced | Love-struck master | Good little puppy | No transmigration or rebirth, a native-born shadow guard Scheming, proud manor lord seme × loyal, adorable shadow guard uke “Call me Master...” Mu Hanchuan crossed his legs and beckoned Ying Mo over. “Master.” Ying Mo lay across Mu Hanchuan, eyes rimmed red. “What’s wrong, little puppy? Did someone bully you?” Mu Hanchuan picked Ying Mo up and asked. “Master hasn’t 6.3kReads8.7Score1.6k14d adds
- 17 The Secret Guard's Redemption 暗卫的救赎 [Bodyguard + Two Male Leads + Bittersweet + Unrequited Love + Childhood Friends + Dramatic Misunderstandings + Some Angst + Happy Ending] [This is not a tragic ending!] I've applied to change the tags, but I don't know when it'll be approved. QAQ My name is Shiqi. My master caught me and made me his bodyguard. I've broken nearly every rule in the bodyguard corps, but my master has never punished me more severely. After he catches me covering things up time and time again, “Please punish me, Mast 160Reads8.1Score10214d adds
- 18 One Hundred and Eight Ways for a Prince to Win Over His Shadow Guard Wife 王爷策反影卫老婆的一百零八式 The Ziwu Battalion in the eyes of the world: Brave and battle-hardened, secretive and unpredictable hounds of the late emperor! They wield immense power and are called the imperial shadow guards, but in truth they're a private army of highly skilled martial artists! The Ziwu Battalion in reality: They do the hardest, most exhausting jobs for shadow-guard wages. They work all year without a day off, and on top of that, the Wulin Guards and the Golden Pivot Envoys constantly pick on them... But no 2.2kReads8.7Score41114d adds
- 19 The Well-Behaved, Alluring Shadow Guard and the Sickly Prince Who Coaxes Him Gently 暗卫乖巧诱人，病娇王爷轻哄 [Two male leads + both virgins + transmigration + rebirth] [Moody, tsundere prince gong x obedient but disloyal bodyguard shou] Lang Yue was a nameless assassin who always ranked last in performance. He loved reading novels, and after pulling an all-nighter and dying suddenly, he found himself as a bodyguard in Prince Mu's residence. Sui Zhengqing was an unfavored prince, granted the title Prince Mu. He was highborn and devastatingly beautiful. Unfortunately, he was mercurial and enjoyed torment 78Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Shadow Guard's Abandoned Dog: Reclaimed and Put to Use Again 影卫之弃犬回收再利用 On a snowy mountain, Su Nanxun finds a badly wounded shadow guard and gallantly takes him home. (He saw a pretty face and wanted him.) “I want you to be my shadow guard. See? I'm completely sincere.” The man points pitifully at his knee and stammers, “It's not worth it. This leg... it's basically useless.” What should the little shadow guard do when he keeps wanting to find his former master? Su Nanxun can only resort to a barrage of sweet talk and win the little shadow guard over. “I told you, 578Reads8.5Score10214d adds
- 21 The Guard Is So Well-Behaved: The Crown Prince Dotes on Him 侍卫太乖：太子狠狠宠 [Two male leads + rebirth and revenge + tangled fates across three kingdoms] [A ruthless, domineering, tender yet partial top vs. a kind, ambitious bottom who knows what he loves and hates] Gu Fengshuo, Crown Prince of Dai, is betrayed by his beloved and his younger brother. As he lies dying, Ye Luo, a young guard from another prince’s household, fights to protect him and is pierced by a rain of arrows. Reborn, Gu Fengshuo repays every grudge and every kindness. Though his personal vendetta is s 517Reads—Score10814d adds
- 22 A Few Tales of the Shu Family's Shadow Guard and His Master 殊家暗卫与主子的二三事 #This is a story about love. # #Two male leads ✔# #Bodyguard is the pursuer ✘ Master is the pursued ✔# Have you ever heard of secret guards? It's a cruel, lowly profession. 132Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 What? My King's Bodyguard Was Reborn Too? 什么？本王的暗卫也重生了？ [Both leads reborn] There are only three ways for a broken mirror to be mended: it wasn’t broken, there was no mirror, or it wasn’t mended. Chu Xingyun was born of the imperial house, blessed with extraordinary looks and talent. Clever from childhood, he was skilled at reading people’s minds. The late emperor favored him, and his elder brother cherished him. His life seemed smooth sailing, and he ought to have wanted for nothing. But who could truly live a life of ease and wealth in the imperia 1.6kReads6.4Score11314d adds
- 24 Reborn: Where Can the Little Shadow Guard Run? 重生之小暗卫哪里逃 “Yingchen, if there’s another life, I swear I won’t let you down.” That was He Yiting’s final thought before he breathed his last. The cold edge of a sword pierced his chest, and he felt only relief. For three years since ascending the throne, he’d been tormented by nightmares every night. They always showed the same mangled face: Yingchen, the young leader of his personal guard, the trusted confidant he had personally ordered to be executed by a thousand cuts. On the day the rebels stormed the 1.7kReads8.7Score23614d adds
- 25 Reborn: The Prince Must Calm Down 重生之王爷息怒 In his previous life, Xuanyuan Xiu was killed by the princess consort he had doted on. The mastermind behind it all was his trusted friend of many years... At the edge of a bottomless cliff, the man stopped and looked at the shadow guard who, despite his severe injuries, still stood in front of him. “You... what's your name?” “This subordinate is Ying San... Your Highness, hurry and go! I'll hold them off!” But Xuanyuan Xiu did not flee. He gave a wry smile. “Of the twenty shadow guards in the p 333Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 26 What?! My Royal Highness's Little Shadow Guard Flirts With Me Every Day 惊！本王的小暗卫天天都在勾引我 [Two male leads + transmigration + sweet romance + mutual firsts + multiple side couples + groveling for love + happy ending] [Domineering, scheming, tsundere and tender transmigrated prince attacker × cool, stunning, patient, obedient, loyal-bodyguard recipient] Jin Ye was a dedicated, workaholic CEO who had sworn off love. After working overtime until he suffered a fatal heart attack, he unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of a cruel, merciless prince. Jin Ye had been celibate his whole l 186Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Proud Master Secretly Cares About His Little Shadow Guard 高傲主子总暗戳戳关心小暗卫 Shiyi is a shadow guard of the Blood Valley. He has no memories of his childhood. His memories begin with Xiao Yi. That year, flowers bloomed and faded again. He lay huddled in a dark, freezing corner, remembering only that the porcelain-doll face of that person was like a sun, driving away the cold. "Follow me?" Those careless lashes fluttered. Bewitched, he nodded. "Okay." And so they were bound together for life. 161Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Did My Lord’s Secret Guard Just Blow His Cover? 本王的暗卫今天掉马了吗 Xie Huaiyuan died in the imperial prison, a place that made every official tremble at the mention of it. The new emperor, whom he had personally supported to the throne, rewarded him with a cup of poisoned wine as soon as he was crowned, then made Xie’s secondary consort empress. Only as death approached did he finally wake up to the truth. The two people he trusted most had been secretly sleeping together under his very nose countless times, while he, as if bewitched, had let them use him to el 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Dark Guard Is Expecting 暗卫有喜 [One-on-one romance, happy ending, mostly from the top's perspective, both are each other's only partner, sweet and doting, joy throughout, the top is older than the bottom, a long-planned romance, mutual salvation] [A prince with a complicated past who rises to become emperor, paired with a self-effacing, pitiable wooden-hearted bodyguard] 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 After Being Reborn, the Ruthless Pavilion Master Spoils His Little Shadow Guard 重生后，疯批阁主把小暗卫宠上天 [Historical BL] [Sweet Romance and Political Intrigue] [Reborn] [Mutual Devotion] Mad Lord of the Pavilion vs. Cold, aloof Shadow Guard Bathed in frost and moonlight, Yan stands amid the vast wilderness, His phoenix eyes, clear and cold, chill the eight corners of the world. Returning to this life with a soft sword in hand, He gives Bai Shu alone a single ray of light. After guarding a grave for three years and watching half his hair turn white, Yan Qinghan died in the snow on White Plum Slope 1kReads—Score13514d adds
- 31 Who Says a Prince Can’t Fall for His Shadow Guard? 谁说王爷就不能喜欢暗卫了 “My lord, if I remember correctly, today’s event is the Shadow Guard selection, isn’t it?” Uncle Fu narrowed his eyes as he surveyed the tall, imposing guards, but his gaze settled on the most eye-catching one. “How did a beauty pageant contestant sneak in?” “Does being pretty mean you can’t kill?” Yan Qi crossed his legs and spun his teacup between his fingers. A smile tugged at his lips. “What if he makes it hurt even more?” On the day Shadow Seven was selected, Yan Qi had a mask made overnigh 916Reads—Score10014d adds
- 32 The Prince's Shadow Guard Has a Complicated Past 王爷的暗卫来历不简单 [Devoted Couple + Reborn + Secret Identities] In her previous life, Murong Nan mistakenly believed that Ying Hao had poisoned her. As a result, her own butler betrayed her, while that fool was willing to have his soul scattered forever to give her a slim chance at survival. In this life, I know how you feel. I allow you to pursue me. I have feelings for you. I, Murong Nan, love you, Ying Hao. Ying Hao: Ever since I woke up, my master has been acting strangely. How could my master possibly like m 628Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Reborn: The Obsessive Lord and His Loyal Shadow Guard Go on a Killing Spree 重生后偏执主上和忠犬影卫杀疯了 [Dual Rebirth + Possessive, Scheming Top × Loyal Shadow Guard Bottom + Equally Matched + Mutual Secret Crushes + Mild Confinement Later On] Shadow Guard Shuo Yu is reborn, returning to a time before anything began. Looking at his master, who has yet to suffer any of those wounds, he resolves to defy fate and change their future. Two friends, separated by a misunderstanding and destined to end up on opposite sides of life and death, are arguing with the immortal healer who once treated them. He a 1.1kReads8.5Score15914d adds
- 34 Transmigrate into a Book? Return! Falling for the Shadow Guard Commander 穿书？回归！爱上影卫首领 [Shadow Guard Commander Top × Transmigrated Prince Bottom] [1v1, mutually each other’s first] [A man in power willingly lets himself be “bullied” for love] Duan Shuwei was dissatisfied with the doomed prince in a novel who shared his name, so he attracted the attention of a transmigration-into-a-book System. If he changed the prince’s tragic ending, he could claim a generous reward or choose to have one wish granted. Duan Shuwei gladly agreed and transmigrated into the world of the book. At firs 494Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 35 Book Transmigration: The Prince Only Wants to Spoil His Own Little Shadow Guard 穿书：王爷他只想宠自己的小暗卫 [Two Male Leads + Gentle Prince VS Loyal Guard + 1v1 + Both Are Each Other’s First and Only + Sweet Romance + Historical Fantasy + Transmigrate into a Book] Chu Yi, a modern accountant, transmigrates into the novel he reads every night and meets the guard he has a crush on. He always thought his feelings were one-sided, never realizing that the guard he can’t stop thinking about is also drawing closer to him, step by step. An Qi is puzzled. “You usually assign me first whenever there’s a mission 170Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 36 Reborn to Love My Secret Guard 重生倾心暗卫情 In the thirty-seventh year of Yongtai, under the Northern Yan, Prince An, Jing Chen, was framed for treason. The emperor ordered his execution after the autumn harvest. On the day the decree was delivered, Jing Chen led his men in a breakout. Only as he lay dying did he learn that the bodyguard he had misunderstood and hurt all along had secretly harbored feelings he never dared to confess. Reborn, Jing Chen resolves to repay every grudge and return every debt of affection. As for that young bod 936Reads6.4Score10614d adds
- 37 Reborn: His Shadow Guard Is Head Over Heels for Him 重生之暗卫超爱他 Two male leads + the top is reborn + uncomplicated romance + sweet love + both are each other’s first and only [A goofy, wolfish top meets a hopelessly lovestruck bottom] PS: In their previous life, there were only misunderstandings, no physical abuse. The top helped the bottom grow stronger, and after being reborn, he’ll spoil him without a second thought. (Read without overthinking, dive right in. Any mild physical abuse will be noted.) (The bottom’s mind goes blank around the top, and he turn 488Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 38 Ailing Bones, Rusted Spring 病骨锈春 [Dual male leads + loyal shadow guard bottom + sweet rebirth romance + a touch of ensemble cast] Ten years after ascending the throne, Zhao Tuyun finally learned all the secrets of the young shadow guard who had died helping him claim the imperial throne. That same day, he died from blood loss and was reborn. Given another chance, he would take good care of the young shadow guard. The pampered shadow guard: Why does being a shadow guard feel so different from how it used to? Reborn Emperor Zhao 993Reads8.7Score13114d adds
- 39 After Betraying His Devoted Shadow Guard, the Prince Is Reborn and Spoils Him Relentlessly 负了卑微忠犬暗卫王爷重生狠狠宠 [Reborn, two male leads, cold and noble prince × humble, devoted shadow guard, exclusive affection, healing, together for life] In his previous life, Jiang Yun zhen was infatuated with a treacherous villain. In the end, he was betrayed by everyone and died young, meeting his end in the underworld. He thought he would have to cross the River of Forgetfulness with nothing but regret. But unexpectedly, there was someone in the world of the living who risked everything to avenge him! Lang Yue was 1.2kReads6.0Score10214d adds
- 40 My Shadow Guard Is a Husky Who Trashes the House 我家影卫是拆家哈士奇 My Shadow Guard Is a Wrecking-Ball Husky How to raise a “loyal dog” shadow guard who’s absurdly strong but hopelessly scatterbrained One-line summary: I spent 4,800 taels on a top-tier shadow guard, only to discover he was a husky who’d gained human form. Blurb: The day Shen Qinglan bought “Night Fiend,” everyone in the capital said he’d hit the jackpot. After all, Night Fiend was a fearsome legend among shadow guards, able to kill with a single strike and vanish like the wind. That is, until th 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Heir Apparent Arrives: Attention, Assassins 世子来袭：死士请注意 Blurb: At the editor’s request, this will go premium this Sunday (September 8). If you haven’t read it yet, hurry up, cuties! Everyone in the capital fears the young heir of the Wuling Marquis’s household. He is vicious, cruel, cold-blooded, and utterly ruthless, swaggering through the city with impunity. With his family’s immense power, even the king gives him a wide berth and wouldn’t dare lay a hand on him. Yet no one knows that this heir is no longer the same person he once was. He has retur 18Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 42 Oh No! The Lord's Shadow Guard Is a Heart-Stealing Thief! 不好！主上的影卫是偷心盗贼！ Chu Mingheng, master of Xuanyin Pavilion, is aloof, cold-hearted, and proud. He has never cared for anyone. Though surrounded by countless favored attendants, not one has ever truly entered his heart. Xuan Jiu is the least remarkable of his many attendants: humble and quiet, yet the one who has been with him the longest. When Chu Mingheng suffers a qi deviation, Xuan Jiu’s is the first face he sees. After being goaded by others, Chu Mingheng unleashes all his fury on Xuan Jiu. Though tortured 57Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 43 Book Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Shadow Guard Has Changed 穿书：炮灰暗卫他变了 [Two Male Leads + Redemption + A Paper Character Awakens] Li Cheng'an transmigrates into a novel about two male leads and a wife-chasing crematorium, becoming Shen Yun, a hidden guard. As a hidden guard who also doubles as a villain, he either has to sleep in the crook of a tree or hide on a roof beam. His fate is not only miserable, but deeply frustrating. Knowing how the original story goes, all he wants is a chance to escape and get as far away from the two protagonists as possible. But then 73Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 44 Your Highness, the Shadow Guard Is Trying to Get Himself Killed Again 禀告王爷，暗卫他又作死了 A cool, aloof flirt of an attacker × a sharp-tongued, troublemaking bodyguard receiver Two male leads, both virgins, one-on-one romance, lightly comedic and gloriously ridiculous Other people's bodyguards are loyal and devoted, ready to follow their masters to the death. Lin Jin, on the other hand, spends every day thinking about how to escape, giving up on life and privately cursing his master. He complains nonstop about how dangerous a bodyguard's job is. Other princes accept whatever their su 364Reads—Score10414d adds
- 45 Your Majesty, the Shadow Guard Has a Secret Agenda 陛下，暗卫藏了私心 [Male-male leads + power struggles at court + obsessive devotion + unhealthy secret love + realizing it too late + contrasting personalities + happy ending + both are devoted to one another] With a pair of ruthless phoenix eyes, he had crossed mountains of corpses and seas of blood to become the secret guard closest to the throne. For a hundred days, he stood watch in silence, daring only to sketch every inch of the emperor’s features in ink inside an empty secret passage, hiding all his obsessi 468Reads8.1Score10214d adds
- 46 I Can't Believe I Got Involved with My Own Shadow Guard 我竟和自家影卫有一腿 [Short story + two male leads + a little angst + clichéd amnesia trope + happy ending] He may have lost his memory, but he’s not an idiot. A dissolute, charming prince who’s actually sickly and vain, with selective amnesia, bottom × a devoted, patient, self-effacing young shadow guard top who can be surprisingly bold at times Yan Liang is an idle prince who spends his days among women instead of attending to business. His favorite pastime is dressing up to visit brothels and enjoy a little wine. 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The Reborn Scum Top Repents and Devotes Himself to His Shadow Guard 重生渣攻之悔过守暗卫 The main story is complete Two male leads + dark guard as the bottom + happy ending + top is reborn + a little angsty, but absolutely no third party + both were pure in their past and present lives Qi Junze (top / manor lord) & Cangwu (bottom / dark guard) The simple version: When Cangwu was by his side in their past life: Qi Junze: "Just a lowly dark guard. I'll have a little fun with him." After Cangwu left: Qi Junze: "Cangwu, I miss you so much." After being reborn: Qi Junze: "Cangwu, I love 141Reads—Score10414d adds
- 48 Little Shadow Guard, Don't Even Think You Can Escape the Crown Prince's Clutches 小影卫休想逃出太子手掌心 [Beautiful, stoic shadow guard bottom x scheming, proud crown prince top] The crown prince fell for his young study companion, but before he could make him his, the boy ran away, and stayed gone for three years. Three years later, the young study companion had become a young shadow guard. At their first meeting, he dared to throw himself into the prince's arms while drunk. At their second, he even asked the prince to keep him company while he drank... In the end, the young shadow guard's eyes we 122Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 49 Your Highness, the Shadow Guard Knows His Mistake 禀告王爷，暗卫知错了 [Two male leads + transmigration + both devoted to each other + sweet romance + powerful couple + doting, flirtatious gong + loyal-dog shou + mutual devotion] After a plane crash, Lu Xuan transmigrated to another world and became the most revered prince of a different surname in the Great Yan Dynasty. From the start, he also acquired a loyal little shadow guard, cold and aloof on the outside but sweet and soft within, and highly skilled in martial arts. A gentle, scheming transmigrated prince 133Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 50 After Being Reborn, the Prince Forced His Shadow Guard to Love Him 重生后王爷强制爱了影卫 [Two male leads + reborn + secret guard + prince] A pampered prince x his loyal secret guard, both devoted exclusively to each other Lou Jingyu was born into a life of luxury. He was the most noble prince beneath the emperor and knew nothing of regret or longing. Then Prince Ning rebelled, his imperial brother died, and he was dragged down from his lofty position and plunged into the mire. Even then, someone was willing to risk his life to protect him. The secret guard who had stayed by his s 98Reads6.7Score—14d adds
