Novels like Rouge and Warhorses: A Plot to Rule the World
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- 51 Yan Haitang 宴海棠 [Foxy beauty x Big bad wolf] (Originally titled The Banquet Begonia) [Long-Planned Age-Gap Romance + Powerful Man’s Coercive Possessiveness and Humble Pleas for Love + Political Intrigue and Revenge + Plot-Driven + Nation and Family] Song Yuntang is born breathtakingly beautiful, the undisputed most eligible young lady in the capital, and countless sons of noble families are captivated by her. Xiao Yan is so clever he seems almost demonic. He has served as regent for years and is a high-ranking 3kReads8.4Score40314d adds
- 52 Those Years, Those People, Those Unforgettable Things 那些年，那些人，那些忘不了的事 Those Years, Those People, Those Unforgettable Things 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Splendor of the Palace: Long Live the Empress 离宫风华惊天下：娘娘万福 On their wedding night, beneath the warm red bridal curtains, he gazed at her for a long time before saying, with only the faintest flicker in his eyes, “You are the ugliest woman in my palace.” She smiled faintly and replied with resignation, “It is my fault for offending Your Majesty’s eyes…” Two years later, before the imperial concubines, she took off her phoenix robe and bared the red birthmark on her arm before him and the Empress Dowager. “I am unworthy and have occupied the empress’s thr 39Reads8.7Score1214d adds
- 54 The Imperial Tutor Pursues His Wife: His Beloved Only Wants Revenge 国师追妻，掌中娇她一心只想复仇 Wei Chen was the tyrant’s most ruthless enforcer. Cold and taciturn, distant and aloof, he struck without hesitation, sentencing entire families to execution and staining his hands with blood. But Mu Yaoyao never expected this cruel, vicious man to be so gentle in private. He gave her a rare tenderness and trust, stirring the darkest, most frenzied possessiveness within her. Everyone who had harmed the Mu family had to die. Anyone who dared compete with her for Wei Chen had to die, too! To keep 8Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 55 Knowing the Subtle Truth 知情微 “The pawn strikes back X I enter the game in the name of a pawn, and I insist on playing against you.” [Replacement * no rebirth * no transmigration * high-stakes palace intrigue * everyone is wicked] What secrets lie buried in the past? What is the truth beneath the treacherous struggles of the imperial harem? One winter, Luo Zhiwei was separated from her family. The twelve-year-old Prince Cheng found her and brought her home. She couldn't remember who she was, where she came from, or where 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 A Double Life: From Game Tester to Middle Eastern Kingpin 双重人生：从游戏测试到中东枭雄 [System]+ [Middle East]+ [No Brain-Dead Characters]+ [50% Soul Transmigration] This novel is something I've been turning over in my mind for years. I used to follow the situation in the Middle East a lot, and sometimes I'd imagine what I would do if I were caught up in it, and how well I'd manage. At first, I wanted to write a story about an ordinary person rising to the top, with no System or golden finger at all. But after researching the subject, I realized it would be incredibly difficult. I 242Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 After Reporting My Mentor, I Uncovered a City Defense Map Hidden in a Painting 举报恩师后我查出画中城防图 Seven years of injustice and a blood-written letter have imprisoned Shen Lingzhao’s entire life. The Imperial Weaving and Painting Academy seems elegant, but under its surface, dark currents swirl. To uncover the truth about her father’s murder, she conceals her identity and becomes an apprentice painter, hiding every clue among ink and brushstrokes. When she discovers that a tribute painting conceals coded markings of the city’s defenses and publicly exposes the secret language used in smuggli —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 The War King’s Captive: The Fallen Princess Serves Him Every Night 战王的囚宠：亡国公主夜夜侍寝 The day the city fell, the palace walls crumbled and blood soaked the vermilion steps. I, a princess of a fallen kingdom, knelt beside my parents’ corpses and watched the God of War, Qiangcang, approach with a bloodstained spear. His boots ground over shattered tiles carved with dragons as he pressed the cold spearpoint against my throat. “Jinghong?” His voice was low and gravelly. His rough fingers gripped my chin, forcing me to look up into his possessive gaze. “From now on, you’re my prisoner 786Reads—Score10214d adds
- 59 Ballad of Yong'an 永安谣 Court intrigue and political machinations | A powerful heroine’s rise | A cast of clever characters | A torturous romance After thirteen years under house arrest, my gravely ill grandfather, the emperor, suddenly dumped a dilapidated Imperial Clan Court on me. He wanted me to be the scapegoat for the chaos at court? Sorry, but this dust-covered royal archive is the most formidable weapon in all of Daye: a treasure trove of leverage! The moment I open these classified records, I’ll have the fatal —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Ascending the Pavilion 登亭台 A Down-on-His-Luck Musician × The Eldest Princess [Double Powerhouses + Revenge + Mutual Firsts + Destined Couple + Political Intrigue + Secret Identities] Princess Xianyue often frequented all sorts of establishments. At a brothel for male courtesans, she encountered a musician, handsome and refined, with graceful manners. As usual, she closed her eyes and pretended to doze. Then she heard him play a wrong note. Her lovely eyes opened slightly, and she raised an eyebrow. “You just played a wron 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 From Hell, I Rise to Defy Death 从地狱中来，向死而生 From Hell, Born to Face Death 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 After Failing to Win Her Over, I Fainted from Her Scent in the Yandere’s Arms 攻略失败后，在病娇怀里香晕了 [Campus life first, then city life + redemption + System + devoted couple + captivity + happy ending + sweet romance] [Sunny, seemingly villainous girl x insecure, pitiful puppy|Flirtatious, mischievous heiress x dark, obsessive yandere] After awakening, Tan Ning was sent six years into the past by an unexpected car accident. She was also bound to a useless System and ordered to save the male lead, who was on the verge of turning evil. To keep the tragedy from repeating, Tan Ning launched her re 317Reads—Score10214d adds
- 63 Reborn, Make Way for the Princess 重生，郡主驾到统统闪开 In her previous life, Ming Zi was a princess of noble rank, yet everyone in the capital said she was ill-mannered and vulgar. Her stepsister, a sweet-faced schemer, stole her fiancé and made her the laughingstock of the entire city. Even her cold, indifferent father took her stepsister’s side! Only at the very end did she learn that her mother hadn’t died in an accident: her stepmother had killed her. Sadly, Ming Zi herself was also poisoned to death by her stepsister. Reborn, Ming Zi vowed to t 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 The Lingering Dream of Chen Lou 陈楼遗梦 [Light horror + folk customs + suspense + puzzle-solving + adventure + mystery + fantasy + supernatural abilities] A treasured pear-blossom jade pendant and a long-sealed book called Records of the Blue Collar lead Jiang Yichen to Chenlou Village, a place shrouded in mist all year round. In the village stands an ancient well known as the Dragon-Locking Well, forbidden for generations. Something unknown seems to be sealed beneath it. Is the ancient Pear Blossom Festival a dance meant to soothe th 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Historical Mysteries: The Remarkable Chen Zi 历史疑云——奇女陈梓 Historical Mysteries: The Remarkable Chen Zi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 The Phoenix Brocade of the Legitimate Daughter 嫡女凰锦 Strong female lead + reborn + household intrigue + mystery + satisfying read In her previous life, Qin Jinxuan was forced to marry Shen Muchen, heir to the Marquis of Yongding, to protect her mother. Over the seven years of their marriage, she devoted herself heart and soul to the marquis's household, only to end up disgraced, cast aside, and murdered. She never imagined that it had all been part of a scheme by him and the woman he loved. Reborn, Qin Jinxuan returns to seven years earlier, befor 85Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 67 When a Hurt-Comfort Author Meets Their Real-Life Inspiration 当虐文作者遇上正主 When an Angsty Romance Author Meets the Real Deal 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Only You, This Lifetime 一世唯尔 Everyone in the capital knew that the Fang family had a son named Fang Younian. He was rich and handsome, and the young ladies of the capital were practically breaking down the Fang family’s door to marry him. But him? He loved only a little swindler from Hat Alley. “Diao Yiyi, you’re the only one for me, Fang Younian. I’ll marry no one but you.” He was the emperor’s eldest son, born to a lowly palace maid who used to wash feet. As a result, he could only watch helplessly as his younger brother 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Jinyue Burns the Mountains and Rivers 锦月焚山河 Beneath her bridal finery, she is Qingluan, a descendant of the former dynasty and leader of the Hidden Scale Guard, entrusted with a secret mission to restore the empire. Her frail, ailing appearance as a young prince's consort is merely the perfect disguise. Beneath his playboy exterior, he is Xuanlin, the emperor's blade and commander of the Dragon Shadow Guard, ordered to exterminate the remnants of the former dynasty. His reputation as a pleasure-seeking young noble is nothing but a beguil —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Scheming for the World 谋略天下 In an age of great turmoil, the Marquis of Luocheng in the State of Yu seizes power through a coup, using methods that are both brilliant and despicable. Amid the rebellion, two infants are accidentally allowed to escape: Ziyu, a prince of the State of Shan, later renamed Wujiu, and Yuyan, a prince of the State of Yu, later renamed Zhao Yang. The two close friends are taken in, one after the other, by the mysterious Yi family, whose mission is to “uphold Heaven's will and bring peace to the land 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 71 I Sometimes Help the Host, but I’m Number One at Sabotaging Them 帮宿主偶尔行，坑宿主第一名 [Tomorrow will definitely be sunny], the System declared with absolute confidence. Then she and a radish spirit watched sunshowers in a cave. [This herb is absolutely a peerless spirit medicine], the System enthusiastically recommended. After she chewed it, she tap-danced for the rest of the afternoon. A typical day dealing with the useless System: The System supervises her studies, and she accidentally becomes a renowned doctor. She takes shelter from the rain in a cave and happens to pick up a 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 From This Moment On, I Conquer the Sea of Stars! 从现在开始征服星程大海！ [Quick Transmigration | Teamwork | Feel-Good | Strong Female Lead | System] During her lunch break, Gu Yunning is busy working through physics problems when, without warning, all her classmates are swept into a survival dungeon. Clear a dungeon and earn the chance to travel across ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers, and roam the vast reaches of the stars and seas. From sun-scorched golden beaches to snow-covered peaks, from cold, oppressive cities of steel to ancient lands overrun with m 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 This Is Your Most Important Possession, and You Still Pawn It? 这是你最重要的东西，你也当？ Strong female lead + no male lead + imaginative fantasy + episodic stories + redemption through cause and effect + a pawnshop spanning all realms + fantasy romance Wuyou, the owner of the Formless Pawnshop, possesses extraordinary power that comes from a mysterious place. This power is not limited by the flesh and blood body: it can alter the soul, life and death, and the threads of cause and effect... As long as you are willing to give up what matters most to your heart, you can trade it for 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Ink-Stained White Lapels 墨染素襟 [Alternate Ancient Setting] [Forced into Government Service] [Political Intrigue and Revenge] [Corrupted by the Desire for Power] [Multiple Supporting Character Subplots] [Traditional Slow Burn] One night, disaster strikes. Blood stains the gates of a noble household, and the entire Yang family is brought down. The only son, Yang Su, narrowly escapes death. The pampered young man he once was sheds his innocence overnight, burying an ocean of hatred deep in his heart. He has no interest in fame o 11Reads—Score114d adds
- 75 The Imperial Throne 帝业 Fish leap from the depths, and phoenixes sing on Mount Qi. The wager is not for fame in a golden age, but for the chance to stay alive. Grudges fade and hatred dissolves, yet this life still holds one regret: I never got to walk hand in hand with him in the best years of my youth. 149Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 76 Forced to Do Evil While Undercover 当卧底被迫为恶 Forced to Do Evil While Undercover 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 You Want Me to Marry a Servant? I'll Climb the Social Ladder Instead 要我嫁小厮？我偏要攀龙附凤 [Possessive Pursuit] [1V1] Shen Zhilan, the neglected legitimate eldest daughter of the Marquis's household, was pulled from a lake in front of a crowd. Amid the commotion, all anyone could talk about was marrying her off to a servant. Her younger sister had staged this whole spectacle to ruin her reputation in public. Shen Zhilan, who had transmigrated, smiled. Did her sister really think she would get her way? She charged straight in and pulled the handsome Third Prince Li Jingyu into her arms 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 The Fallen Palace 倾圮的皇宫 Fictional history Ji Zizhen is the third daughter of Ji Xingyuan, emperor of Wu in a war-torn age. Her mother is Empress Li, and she falls in love with Xu Lin, her father's adopted son. When Xu Lin asks to marry her, the emperor considers the matter from every angle, revokes Xu Lin's status as his adopted son, and has him take the powerful minister Xu Ru as his adoptive father. He approves the marriage and holds a grand engagement ceremony for them. Just as Ji Zizhen is immersed in the sweetness 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Apocalypse: All Nine of My Systems Have Mutated 末世：我的九大系统全变异了 Note: Before reading, leave your brain at the door! [System] [Apocalypse] [Wild Imagination] [Multiple Heroines] Dai Shuang was reborn. Other people come back with powerful gear, special abilities, or a pocket dimension. He came back with nine systems: excretory, motor, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and immune. “How is this any different from not being reborn?” Five minutes after the Apocalypse began, his roommate turned into a zombie and lunged at him. D 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 Defying the Dao, Forbidding Heaven 逆道禁天 To him, the seals and formations in secret realms, deadly lands, eerie dimensions, and immortal tombs are all exploitable loopholes! Even ancient ruins beyond the reach of mighty cultivators are no match for him. He casually seizes control of their forbidden formations and comes and goes as he pleases. Others risk death to enter forbidden lands, while he strolls through them at his leisure; Others fight to the death over their fortunes, while he easily claims treasures and inheritances. Foll —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Making a Living with Firelight in Hand 手执烟火以谋生 Lin Qi couldn't help letting a bitter smile tug at the corners of his mouth. Huo Qingchen. No one knew that he had followed her story for ten whole years, right up until the Black Armor Army was wiped out. She, too, had died in battle. When he was six, he learned that she had entered the army for training. He imagined a little girl, only four years old, training and living in a military camp. He himself hadn't been sent to the camp for training until he was five. He knew firsthand how much 15Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 82 Reborn, I Turned Around and Married the Emperor's Uncle, Then Tore the Scumbag to Pieces 重生后转身嫁皇叔手撕渣男 [Handsome, Tragic, Scheming Prince + Bright, Resilient, Delicate Heroine + Married First, Love Later + One-on-One, Both Leads Are Each Other’s One and Only] A sweet romance, not a strong-female-lead story. The leads had no connection in their previous lives; after the heroine is reborn, they marry first and fall in love later. Su Lingyue grew up without a mother, unloved by her father and disliked by her stepmother. After marrying, she was tricked by the Crown Prince and her own younger sister, 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 After Taking the Heiress's Place, the Capital's Most Eligible Bachelor Sets His Sights on Me 顶替千金后，京城第一公子盯上我 [The Ice-Cold Beauty Goes Wild for Love | Push and Pull to the Limit | Combative Couple | Restraint | Unaware of Their Own Love | One-on-One] A Ling assumes another person’s identity to infiltrate the Duke’s manor. The task assigned to him is to use his prestigious status to marry Shen Heng. At first, the mission goes smoothly. But his cousin at the manor, the capital’s most celebrated young gentleman, may seem charming and carefree, yet he has already uncovered A Ling’s true origins in secret. 14Reads—Score314d adds
- 84 The Novel: Leaving the City 小说离城 [A blood-red gown topples the Three Kingdoms; twin flowers in a chaotic age rewrite the history of emperors] ▲Two heroines, intense angst and political intrigue▲Empress of a chaotic age x princess of a fallen kingdom▲Three emperors, six doomed romances▲Innocence and political scheming locked in an ultimate struggle▲ If I hadn’t taken your place in the imperial selection that day, could we have lived each other’s lives? During the darkest decade of the Great Song, Mo Li and Qingcheng, twin lotus 10Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 85 His First Place 他的第一名 [Senior year of high school + university + urban life] [Mutual crushes + choosing each other + super sweet romance + direct pursuit + everyday life] [Gorgeous, radiant, flirtatious girl vs. cool, thoughtful academic star] “First, we'll tackle a sea of practice problems together, then we'll go watch the sea.” “One year after another, one year at a time, every year will belong to us.” [They meet in their final year of high school] Li Zechen took two years off school for family reasons, then retur 222Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 86 My Husband Died Saving Me, So After I'm Reborn, I Spoil Him Rotten 夫君救我而死，重生后将他宠上天 Traditional historical rebirth + court and national intrigue + marriage before love + one-sided love Chi Wu is the daughter of a high-ranking general. She grew up alongside Shen Huai, the second young master of the Duke of Shen's household, and the two were inseparable childhood friends. An imperial decree arranges her marriage, forcing Chi Wu to wed Zhao Xijin, the heir apparent. Zhao Xijin is frail. The imperial physician once declared that he would not live to adulthood, calling him a shor 1.7kReads8.3Score10914d adds
- 87 The Phoenix Sings to the Heavens: Reborn as the Legitimate Daughter, I Become Empress Dowager 凤鸣九天：重生嫡女为太后 In her previous life, she was a wronged soul sent to her grave by the very man who shared her bed. Shen Lingyi, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household, married Gu Tingzhou, Marquis of Anning, for nine years. Virtuous and gracious, she was still branded an adulteress. In the freezing river in the twelfth lunar month, she was shoved into a pig cage and drowned. The child in her womb was reduced to bloody pulp. Reborn, she returns to the day of her wedding. In this life, she i 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Will the General Return or Not? 将军归不归 [Powerful female chancellor × sunny, devoted young general] [She has no romantic experience, but he does + childhood friends] Romance: Yu Luoqing couldn't understand how the male courtesan she'd slept with had turned out to be her childhood friend. She'd thought their friendship of more than a decade was about to fall apart. Who could have guessed that the young General Huan would tug pitifully at her sleeve? “I don't ask Yingying to give me a title. I only ask that you don't hate me. If you li 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 There Are Too Many Campus Beauties, I Can't Choose! 这么多校花我真选不过来啊 Bullied by the campus belle? Looked down on by the campus belle? No, no, no. Li Mu charges into the campus belle’s circle and leaves no one untouched. He’s in it for the thrill... Watch Li Mu outwit the campus belles. 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Reborn as a Substitute Bride, the Prince Dotes on Me Without Restraint 重生替嫁，王爷他娇宠无度 She was sent as a substitute bride to a man rumored to bring death to his wives and leave no heirs. The entire capital wagered she wouldn’t survive her wedding night. But with memories of her past life, Su Wanning helped Gu Yanci avoid traps, root out spies, and defeat political rivals, transforming from a discarded daughter forced into marriage into the sole mistress of the Prince Regent’s household. He held power over the court, never took another concubine, and devoted himself to her alone. O —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Ode to the Journey Ahead 将行赋 At court, he is praised by all as a gracious gentleman, yet he insists on taking her as his wife. She is already married to another man, who cherishes her beyond measure and protects her with his life. But he refuses to give up. One scheme after another, one conspiracy after another, he vows to crush their marriage beneath the weight of imperial power. The Crown Prince watches them like a tiger stalking its prey, while the Third Prince conceals his sharp edge. The court is a storm of blades, whe 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 A Moment of Joy 寸欢愉 (A cool-headed, rational noblewoman x a ruthless, scheming crown prince; classic historical household intrigue + two reborn leads taking revenge on scum + sweet romance) Jiang Yue Le died at the hands of her husband's favored concubine. She thought she would be reduced to nothing, but instead she was reborn with hatred still in her heart. Eighteen years into the past, and from the start she was expected to marry that scumbag all over again! How could she agree? She lifted her veil and stepped d 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Newlywed Trial Period: Working at President Li's House 新婚试用期：在厉总家打工的日子 The rating just came in, but it’ll go up. Marriage first, love later; devoted to each other; a resilient, delicate flower versus a stern CEO who loves to act cute Su Liluo spent three years as Mrs. Lu, paying out of pocket to support her husband. The day the jacarandas bloomed, she finally decided to change careers: become Mrs. Li, with a salary. Her new husband, Li Yanzhou, is handsome, rich, and taciturn. His only flaw is treating her like an employee. “Family dinner tonight. Do well and you 59.7kReads8.8Score7k14d adds
- 94 Love’s Beautiful Lies 爱情美丽的谎言 Li Ziyao is a beautiful, innocent college student just entering the workplace. She is deceived by Lu Yingchuan, a successful middle-aged man who spins beautiful lies, and falls in love, sinking deeper and deeper until she can’t break free. Then the truth comes to light, and he heartlessly abandons her. After a painful struggle, she finally wakes up and, through her own hard work, reaches the pinnacle of success. Meanwhile, Lu Yingchuan, once at the height of his success, sees his career crumble 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Heaven’s Will: Wolf Souls in Troubled Times 天道：乱世狼魂 Heaven is not benevolent. It treats all creation like straw dogs, while the blood feud between humans and demons has dragged on for ten thousand years, without end since time immemorial. A tragic accident took Lin Yue's mother from him, but awakened the talent of a half-human, half-demon. He slaughtered demons across the world for the sake of humanity, only to discover that the hypocrites behind him wanted to cast him into an abyss of depravity. In a fit of rage, he transformed into a demon and 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Evil Spirits? As Someone Reborn, I Know to Keep My Distance 诡异邪祟？能重生的我避它锋芒 [No Clichés] [No Brain-Dead Protagonist] [No Slow Burn] [One Female Lead] When Li Xingye wakes up, he finds himself in a completely unfamiliar world. A backward civilization, a primitive way of life... Everything around him urges him to leave this place. Then a storyteller arrives and shatters the peace. An "unruly" golden finger, a bizarre giant eyeball... One strange thing after another follows. A blood-red bridal gown, eerie shadow puppets... They keep "tugging" at Li Xingye's heartstrings. W 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Phoenix Feathers and Frosted Splendor 凤羽霜华 [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Heroine × Mad Calamity Star | Fated to Destroy Each Other | Beauty Amid White Bones] That night, at eleven, Fusang huddled amid the sea of corpses and blood in the Duke of Zhenguo’s residence, watching the emperor’s guards nail her grandfather’s head to the walls of Wushan City. “Colluding with the enemy? What a fine accusation!” She swallowed the phoenix blood jade in her throat. Seven years later, a cold, striking beauty carrying poison emerged from Wushan, the mo 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Lin'an, Gaze North 临安北顾 (All chapters are complete. The novel is currently being revised, so it may appear to have stopped updating.) (Feedback and suggestions are welcome.) [Set in the mid-to-late Southern Song dynasty + ensemble cast of young characters + central couple’s push and pull + a touch of wuxia + long timeline] The emperor’s adopted son x daughter of a military family // Some background and plot elements are based on historical figures (no transmigration + no rebirth + no golden finger + plenty of heartbrea 5Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 99 I Died Pregnant, and After Being Reborn, My Ex-Husband's Whole Family Gets Sent to the Crematorium 挺孕肚惨死，重生前夫全家火葬场 [Fake and real heiresses + medical skills + groveling ex + extremely satisfying face-slapping + the crown prince returns from the dead and spoils her rotten!] After the crown prince died in battle, the emperor personally betrothed Xie Yunyan, his childhood fiancée, to Song Huaizhi, the top scholar of that year's imperial exams. But after they married, she learned that he had a mistress he loved more than life itself. The mistress refused to be a concubine and died in a fire. Song Huaizhi came to 14.1kReads9.1Score89314d adds
- 100 The Day I Killed My Husband, I Fled to the Ends of the Earth with My Devoted Companion 弑夫当天，我带忠犬亡命天涯 [Unhinged heroine + devoted shadow guard + intense push and pull + political intrigue] On her wedding night, Xie Zhiying kills her beast of a husband, becoming the unhinged black-lotus beauty wanted across the city. During her escape, she picks up Song Lan, a down-and-out shadow guard who is loyal to the death and does exactly as he's told. She warns him coldly, “Don't fall for me. I'll only use you and scheme against you.” He clings to her humbly. “I'll be your blade. I do it willingly.” Wh 24Reads—Score—14d adds
