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- 101 Don’t Go. What Will It Take for You to Love Me? 别走，到底要怎样，你才肯爱我 [Historical romance + devoted love + coercive love + tragic romance + reincarnation + male lead suffering. Judging by looks, not character. The plot is full of melodrama.] First Life Liu Yi was forced into marriage by Chen Yexin. She loathed and hated him with all her heart, yet Chen Yexin let her hit and curse him every day, hoping she might soften toward him someday... Liu Yi tried to run away three times, but each time Chen Yexin caught her and punished her. In his eyes, he was being lenient; 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 Love at First Sight: The Overbearing Prince Takes Her by Force 一见倾心后，霸道王爷将她强夺了 [Historical Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Possessive Love + Devoted Couple] [Fictional setting, no historical fact-checking] Who in all of Great Zhao doesn't know that Prince Jing, Yun Mufeng, is aloof and immaculate, and keeps his distance from women? Xie Wanning never imagined she would become entangled with this man. She had no idea that a month ago, she had already become the prey in his eyes. “Wanning, would you be willing to become the mistress of Prince Jing's manor?” “Y 2.8kReads8.7Score18214d adds
- 103 After Working as a Part-Time Assassin, I Discover My Boss Is My Husband 《兼职杀手后，发现老板是我相公》 After Taking a Part-Time Job as an Assassin, I Discovered My Boss Was My Husband 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 Elder Brother, You Mustn't 兄长不可 Shen Yanci is the envy of everyone in the capital: the refined and upright heir of the Shen family, with a bright future ahead. Yet his family also takes in Su Wanqing, an orphan girl with no one to rely on. An elder's words, "Raise her by your side and treat her as your own younger sister," become an invisible shackle between them. He watches her grow from a timid little girl into a graceful young woman, cherishing and protecting her at every turn. But as they spend day after day together, he d 4.5kReads8.1Score51314d adds
- 105 Time Flows Gently, and I Wish You Peace 时光清浅，予你安然 Everyone knows her as Qu Qingqian, the divine physician. No one knows she is also Chu Anran, a princess fallen on hard times. He is Xie Wuyang, courtesy name Yuan. He was the light of her youth, and the person she fought with all her might to save. Her identity is her thunderbolt, but he tells her, “It’s our thunderbolt.” With no overpowered golden finger, only love and perseverance, she transforms from glazed glass into a brilliant pearl, and at last receives the peaceful life he promised her 26Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 106 The Sect Leader's Aunt 掌教姑姑 [Female Master and Male Disciple, Forbidden Tension and Push-Pull Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Revenge + Class Divide] Xie Yi is the most renowned governess in the entire capital. She has spent her whole life observing propriety, following the rules, and mastering every scheme and subtle maneuver. Because of the Xie family's wrongful case, she serves the Noble Consort and helps the Cui family's young master rise to power, always cautious and never daring to make a mistake. But durin 1.3kReads7.3Score11514d adds
- 107 Stealing the Consort’s Heart: Longing Trapped in the Imperial Palace 谋窃妃心：帝阙锁相思 [Angst-filled romance | devoted to each other | coercive love] Seizing power, stealing her heart. Xiao Jingheng, Prince of Jing'an, hides his ambition and plots at every turn. After disaster strikes the Ye family, Ye Qianluo, daughter of a disgraced official, enters his household under a contract and becomes his prisoner. A dazzling glimpse of her in their youth was the last glimmer of light in his heart, but family feuds and political power struggles ground it to pieces. Schemes and love intert 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 A Marriage First, Love Later: The Ning Family’s Young Uncle’s Journey to Spoiling His Wife 先婚后爱宁家小叔的宠妻之路 [Marriage first, love later + devoted to each other + sweet romance + household intrigue + traditional historical romance] Shu Yi’s cousin steals her fiancé. No matter, she doesn’t love him anyway, so she’ll let them be together. But what’s wrong with that scoundrel? He refuses to break off the engagement no matter what, and even declares his deep love for her in public. Shu Yi finds him utterly repulsive. Luckily, the powerful young uncle of the Ning family agrees to help her end the engagement 3.9kReads8.6Score43814d adds
- 109 After His Concubine Ran Away, the Coldhearted Minister Lost His Cool 娇妾逃跑后，清冷权臣红眼慌了神 [Pure historical romance + a groveling pursuit + coercive possession + devoted to each other + scheming] Lu Yan, Heir to the Marquis of Anning, is the powerful Commander-in-Chief of the State of Jin. Aristocratic and peerless, he keeps his distance from women. With his tenacious-souled sword, he has wiped out countless foreign enemies and treacherous officials. His iron-fisted methods leave every official in Jin on edge, afraid that one misstep will draw his attention. In the eyes of the people, 726Reads7.3Score10014d adds
- 110 The God of War Prince's Sweet Young Wife 战神王爷的小娇妻 [Pure historical romance, no rebirth or transmigration] [One couple, both devoted only to each other + marriage before love + mutual trust + doting husband + children later on] A royal decree turns the mute Zhou Qinxue from the future crown princess into the Princess Consort of Prince Ning. On their wedding night, Prince Ning leads his troops into battle, and Dowager Consort Qin sends her straight to a remote corner of the estate. When Prince Ning returns from war, the first thing he does is 350Reads7.5Score10114d adds
- 111 The Nine-Phoenix Hairpin 九凤钗 Song Zhu was once a lost royal treasure hidden in the forest, but fate sent her by a twist of circumstance into the palace of her enemies. On one side were the hatred and grievances between their countries; on the other, she found herself slowly sinking deeper and deeper into Mo Jingyuan’s love. Mo Jingyuan drank the plum blossom wine Song Zhu had brewed with her own hands. Dark red blood welled from the corner of his lips. “Azhu, let the grudges of the previous generation end with us. Give bir 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 Chronicles of the Netherworld 幽冥记 Set against the backdrop of Song dynasty mythology, the story begins with a journey through the underworld and unfolds through a series of characters and tales. As the Buddha says, “Goodness is the root of all things,” and so loyalty and filial piety are the foundations of being human. Holding on to a single good thought is the righteous path of this world. The Buddha also says, “Desire is the source of resentment in the human heart.” Love can fill the heart with the joy of blooming flowers, but 85Reads—Score10014d adds
- 113 A Match Made in Heaven: The Court's Shifting Tides 替嫁良缘之朝堂覆雨翻云录 Historical political intrigue + martial heroes + two couples, all strong and devoted + no rebirth, transmigration, System, or golden fingers + marriage before love + exclusive devotion + satisfying wish fulfillment In the fictional ancient kingdom of Cheng, Duanmu Zimo, the General's daughter, disguises herself as a man and marries the Prime Minister's daughter in her elder brother's place, hoping to keep their family from being implicated after he flees an arranged marriage. Meanwhile, Murong 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 Your Majesty, Grant Me Three Feet of White Silk 请君赐我三尺白绫 [A Despairing Fallen Princess × An Iron-Faced New Emperor; A Lovely Foreign Princess × A Gentle Prince; A Freedom-Seeking Princess × An Enemy Spy] [Not Rebirth, Transmigration, or Fantasy. Pure historical setting, BE, angst] In the spring of the twentieth year of Emperor Yin Ai’s reign, the northern army stormed the imperial city. Emperor Yin Ai died beneath the sword of Han Chenji, the new emperor of the north. Yin Yue held her father’s corpse in her arms and glared at the ice-cold man before h 47Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 115 Longing for Our Reunion Day After Day, Forgetting Each Other Year After Year 朝朝盼重逢，念念总相忘 [Angst, angst, angst! Extremely angsty, proceed with caution!] Five years ago The golden boy Ji Lingchuan knelt on the ground, desperately begging Xia Zhiyi not to leave him. But she coldly told him to get lost, then turned around and married someone else. Five years later The bar hostess Xia Zhiyi knelt before the untouchable Mr. Ji, fawning over him. He shoved her away, saying she was filthy. He hated her, bullied her, and was consumed by the desire to take revenge on her. But when he saw a li 710Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 116 The Rhythm of the Eagle 枭韵 A domineering, arrogant, cunning, tough-as-nails warlord + fiercely protective and petty + both wolfish and sweet Feel-good story + high-stakes household intrigue + a heroine skilled in both letters and combat + sweet, cool, and wild Chen Suoxin has always been the sort of person who would even sell herself to get what she wants. She sees the world clearly. The moment she learned that her grandmother had sent her to the Marshal’s mansion to fulfill an arranged childhood engagement, she knew exac 74Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 117 A Worthy Minister Is Hard to Find 良臣难为 [Historical Romance + Ensemble Cast + Tragic Love + Fateful Misunderstandings + Imperial Court and Nobility + Love of Country and Family + Tearjerker + Bad Ending] I am the empress of a nation. Everyone who sees me bows respectfully and greets me with, “May the Empress be well.” Because my surname is Shen. My father, Shen Nian, died on the battlefield, his body never found. My mother died by suicide after him. My eldest brother held Yumen Pass for forty-five days against a hundredfold enemy forc 376Reads9.4Score10014d adds
- 118 After the Empress Flees, the Regent Goes Mad with Jealousy 皇后私逃后，摄政王疯红眼 [Traditional historical romance + possessive love + coercive love + mutual chastity + sweet and angsty] [Powerful, strategic hero vs. strong, intelligent heroine] (The heroine has a hidden identity. The hero wants her body, but gives her his heart too.) She was the woman he had chosen for himself when they were young, but on his deathbed, the late emperor chose her to be the new emperor’s empress. At the investiture ceremony, he humiliated her in every way and seized her place as empress. Ever 1.2kReads8.4Score10014d adds
- 119 A Song of Flowers by Night 花夜吟 Synopsis: [A cruel, possessive male lead + a beautiful, strong, tragic, and icy female lead + fantasy setting + manipulation + control + revenge + marriage before love + love that grows over time + mutual salvation] The Phantom Night Witch, Hua Li, bears the demonic breath of Taotie. After the ruler of Chiyu seals it, she is married off to Ling Ye, Prince of the Southern Commandery. Ling Ye drains her blood to cure his poison, turning her into his “medicinal catalyst.” She also swallowed Qiongqi 720Reads9.4Score10114d adds
- 120 The Mountain Girl Is Like a Princess 山里妹子像公主 [Main Characters] Wang Xiumei, Sister-in-Law Pang, Eunuch Chen, Yang the Strongman, Liu Xiu, Yin Lihua, Liu Boji, the Old Lady of Mount Tai (also known as Granny Mount Tai), Wang Mang, Fan Chong, Strongman’s Father, Xiumei’s Mother, Liu the Carpenter, Mei the Stonemason, Li the Stonemason, Prefect Guo, Clerk Zhang, Xiao the Fairy, Chang Longface, Yuan Roundface, Godmother Gan, Eunuch Zhao, Eunuch Qian, Eunuch Sun, the Peony Hermit. [Synopsis] Before and after Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu, asc —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 A Commoner's Warmth Beneath the Heavens 布衣暖天下 [In the war-torn years at the end of the Song and the beginning of the Yuan, discover how a former child bride used nimble hands as blades and cotton as her cutting edge to weave an immortal legend as the “Cotton Goddess,” who “clothed the world”!] At twelve, her family sold her for half a sack of millet. Her husband's family treated her like livestock, and when they tried to sell her again, she escaped. She hid in a Taoist temple and nearly got caught, then drifted to Yazhou, where she narrowly 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 Moonlight Falls on Blossoms in the Spring Courtyard 春庭月照落花 The safe and smooth life of a noble young lady. Seen through Luo Yunchu's eyes, the colorful lives of those around her unfold. Everyone has their disappointments, and beneath every seemingly foolish decision lies the best choice they could make at the time. 3.3kReads8.0Score24514d adds
- 123 Entangled in His Charm 缠娇 [Pure historical romance + coercive possession + strong male lead, weak female lead + unhinged hero + groveling pursuit + sweet and angsty + devoted to each other] Content warnings: The male lead is strong and the female lead is weak. This is not a strong-female-lead story! If you like strong heroines, turn back now! The male lead is extremely twisted. If you need your characters to have sound values, turn back now! The male lead is an unhinged man with a split personality. When he's in a good m 546Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 124 The Road Ahead Is Hard 荨路难 “Emperor and consort” “Angst” “Daughter of a great clan” “Young emperor” “Childhood sweethearts” “Both pure” In all my life, the most naive thing I ever did was believe that there could be a way for both sides to win on the chessboard. 3.5kReads8.1Score21214d adds
- 125 The Treacherous Minister's Beloved 佞臣娇宠 Su Wanwan came to the capital to get married, only for her cousin to cheat on her. The most powerful noble in the land, the emperor’s brother-in-law, was cheated on at the same time. That was a lot to take in. Her head was spinning. Su Wanwan thought, if that nobleman’s wife could seduce her cousin, why couldn’t she marry her ex-husband? Gu Chengchun thought, if that bastard could steal his woman, why couldn’t he marry his country cousin? “Lord Gu, can you blow out the candle now? Our wedding ni 1.8kReads8.4Score25914d adds
- 126 Below, the Clear Waters Run Cold 下有清水清且寒 Steal the dragon and replace it with the phoenix, move flowers and graft trees, all to make a wedding gown for someone else. You could also call it The Eldest Princess's Escape Plan. Even a daughter of the royal family has to deal with the troubles of her family of origin. Qinghe, the only legitimate eldest princess of Dashang, was at the very top from the start. Though, as a woman, she could not ascend the throne, she still earned merit through her support of the ruler, with the talent to serve 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 The Prince Kept Me Captive and Accidentally Won Himself a Throne 王爷为困着我顺便争了个王位 The Prince Took a Throne While Keeping Me Captive on the Side 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 My Wife Is a Fairy, and Everything She Says Is Right 夫人是仙女她说的都对 (The dazzling, carefree, flirtatious eldest daughter of a Duke's household ✖️ a humble, restrained, handsome young man who refuses to take the bait and has a remarkable background) He had been surrounded by bloodshed since childhood, a man who had clawed his way out of the mud. Covered in filth, how could he ever presume to dream of the bright moon hanging high in the sky? Even reaching out to touch its reflection in the water felt like sacrilege. She had always been a free-spirited breeze, soar 12Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 129 Who Gets It? My Auntie-in-Law Slays with Her Beauty 谁懂啊，姨娘她靠颜值杀疯了 [Transmigration + System + Devoted Couple + Adorable Child + Sweet Romance] Ding! You are now bound to the [Chosen Wage Slave] System! Work is work, so she starts out as a third-class maid in the Duke’s estate! With her looks and clever tricks, she gets the young lord’s heart racing and smoothly gets promoted to concubine. Room and board included, great pay, and a handsome, fit boss. Where else could you find a job this good?! But the good times don’t last... Five years later, Niu Gulu Zhennian 745Reads7.2Score11314d adds
- 130 Princess, Disaster! The Top Scholar Has Run from His Wedding Again! 公主不好了，状元郎又逃婚了！ [1v1 + fictional setting + angst for the pleasure of it] Angst! Angst! Angst! If you want sweet romance, proceed with caution!!! [Brash, domineering ninth princess vs. refined, resourceful top scholar] Chu Yanyan was the most precious ninth princess of Tianyao, adored by everyone, but she just had to meet the greatest rival of her life: the newly crowned top scholar, Gui Zimu. As the top scholar rode through the streets, one glance was all it took for Chu Yanyan to fall in love. Among the flower 175Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 The Struggle for the Throne 夺嫡 The path to the throne, the blood of one's own kin... You say winter is the coldest season... No. Nothing is colder than your heart... 340Reads8.8Score10514d adds
- 132 Begonias Burn, the Moon Fades, and the Night Sings of Yu 海棠烬月，煜夜如歌 [Alternate Wei-Jin-era setting | Past and present lives | Childhood sweethearts | Stealing someone else's love] The Zhaoyi Consort who took her own life in her previous life has become the unattainable obsession of a scumbag emperor in this one? Reborn at fifteen, she attends the elegant Lanting gathering, performs like flowing water from a high mountain, disguises herself as a man, and becomes famous throughout the land. But her face, so similar to the emperor's beloved, draws her into an eve 237Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 After She Ran Away, the Mad Crown Prince Forced Her to Submit 逃跑后，疯批太子迫她臣服 [Devoted couple + possessive love + melodrama + bittersweet romance] The Jiang clan, the Dukes of Zhenguo, were falsely accused of treason. On the day the entire family was imprisoned, the legitimate daughter, Jiang Yanhe, vanished without a trace. Overnight, the most beautiful woman in the capital became a wanted criminal with a bounty on her head. The authorities searched for days, but no one caught sight of the Jiang daughter. Some said the pampered Jiang girl had died while fleeing. Only the 1.1kReads6.1Score10814d adds
- 134 The Love of an Ordinary Imperial Consort 一个普通嫔妃的爱情 Consort Shen, Zhou Nian'er, was famous in the palace for being practically invisible. But the invisible woman had two faces. In public, Nian'er was dull and timid, always on edge. Behind closed doors, however, she was wanton and uninhibited. Whenever the emperor came to see her, she was sure to tempt him into staying the night. The emperor upheld the virtues of a gentleman, and only when they were alone did he teach her about propriety. How could Nian'er not know that? But this was the only way 1.6kReads8.4Score10214d adds
- 135 A Lowly Concubine: Scraping by in the Marquis’s Household 卑微小妾，我在侯府苟且偷生 Wen Baozhu never expected to go from maid to concubine. Though she was rather dim-witted, she knew perfectly well this wasn't what she wanted. But poverty forced her hand, and her greed for money made her accept. As a result, she had to work herself to exhaustion every night and endure beatings as well. Being a concubine left her suffering in silence… 3.1kReads6.5Score11714d adds
- 136 My Childhood Friend Is a Royal Consort. What Can the Princess Do About Me? 我的竹马是驸马，公主奈我何？ [Pure historical romance | Reunited after years apart | Devoted, sweet romance with mutual fidelity | Ensemble coming-of-age] After their entire village was massacred, six young friends were scattered to the ends of the earth. Years later, Yun Sheng, now going by Qin Sheng, had made a life for herself in the capital. Xiao Hechen, the childhood friend she had never stopped thinking about, returned to the capital too, but fate had other plans. For the sake of his scheme, he had no choice but to m 172Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 Stealing My Brother's Wife 夺兄妻 A gentle, refined young lady of a distinguished family × a powerful official who seems noble and impeccable but is actually a deranged schemer Cui Fu was born into the prestigious Qinghe Cui clan. A refined and gentle noblewoman, she had been childhood friends with the eldest son of the Xie family since they were young. But fate had other plans. In the second year of their marriage, the eldest son of the Xie family was ambushed by bandits in the mountains and killed by their blades. Having lo 4.7kReads8.2Score54014d adds
- 138 Thirty and Thriving? This Wretched Household Can Do Without Me 三十而立，这破府老娘不伺候了 [Cast aside + face-slapping + comeback] Su Li was the legitimate daughter of the Su family. After ten years of marriage, she had borne no children. One day, a woman passed by wearing a hairpin that belonged to Su Li. Her mother-in-law never missed her monthly prayer visit on the fifteenth, but behind the scenes she was bringing along all sorts of jewelry and tonics. Every so often, her husband went to her dowry storeroom to pick out treasures, any one of which was worth a thousand taels of silve 73Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 139 On the Upbringing of Noble Daughters 论贵女的养成 [No rebirth or transmigration, a light ensemble cast] [The first part focuses on the everyday family life at the heroine’s maternal home, the Marquisate of Wuyang. The second volume focuses on everyday family life at her husband’s home, the Prince of Xinning’s residence.] Shen Lening is very happy with her life. She never has to worry about anything. Her only daily concerns are what to wear, what to eat, and what to accessorize with. (I’ve written several stories where the heroine’s mother is a 8.1kReads6.3Score74314d adds
- 140 Reborn as a Maidservant: Spring Buds Bloom at Qiheng Gate 穿成通房，春芽初绽栖衡门 [Transmigration + Farming + Imperial Examinations + No Golden Finger + Slow-Burn, Steady-Paced Story + CP] Li Wanchun, a biology teacher, opened her eyes to find herself as Chunya, a young maid who had drowned in the Lin residence in Yangzhou. To survive in the sprawling mansion, and especially to escape the clutches of the spoiled young master, Chunya took a desperate gamble. She carefully staged an “accident” and successfully faked an injury in front of the reserved eldest young master, Lin Ji 237Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 141 My Bandit Wife 我的土匪娘子 [Rough-and-tumble bandit magistrate × shamelessly tenacious, eccentric, crooked lawyer] Hua Xiaodao, the boss of Blackwind Stronghold, is ruthless and never wastes words. Halfway through a robbery, the county magistrate drops dead. To keep her brothers from having to beg for food, she grabs the official seal and stuffs it into her arms. “I’ll take the job!” But the waters of officialdom run deeper than she imagined. The art of governance? What the hell would a female bandit know about that? She 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 The Princess Returns: I Grant You the World 公主归来：许你天下 [Political intrigue, revenge, rebellion + both leads are each other's only partners and equally powerful] [The heroine is a formidable martial artist, peerless in both medicine and poison. The hero bears humiliation and bides his time, but is ruthless and decisive.] After ten years of studying martial arts on the mountain, Su Yuli, eldest daughter of the Marquis of Ningyuan's household, suddenly received a letter from home. Her brother had killed a princess sent to marry for peace, and to protec 266Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 143 The Cunning Female Doctor Wants to Rise to the Top 心机医女想上位 [A shrewd, resilient physician vs. an aloof young lord, two strong leads, a pure historical romance] So what if she was born to a lowly family? If fate was unfair, why shouldn't she fight back? She was determined to carve out a path for herself through the mud. Jiang He came from humble origins. When she was very young, her parents sold her to another family. Her adoptive parents never showed her the slightest kindness, subjecting her instead to endless servitude and beatings at the drop of a ha 43Reads—Score414d adds
- 144 This Assassin Is a Hopeless Romantic 这个杀手，恋爱脑 Secret identity + Marriage first, love later + Second chance at love + The husband’s arduous pursuit + Fleeing while pregnant No palace intrigue + Mystery and deduction Money-loving, looks-obsessed assassin vs. aloof, scheming, jealous king Tao Shiyi would do anything for money. She married a useless prince for two bags of gold leaves. Seduced by his good looks, she boarded the wrong ship and nearly lost her life several times. She had no idea he saw her as nothing more than a disposable pawn. 12Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 145 Beyond The Scholars: A Couple's Devotion 儒林史外，举案齐腰 Whose ancestors’ graves are smoking green? Du Shaoqing married Sun Xiangxian! He’s cuckolded every other day, while the chickens fly and the dogs go wild. The young master has no interest in the imperial exams, but no one dotes on his wife like he does. The young lady elopes with a young guard, then breaks her promise in the dead of night, and no one finds out. The Sun sisters are seductive vixens, ruining one person after another. Ni Yanzhu’s search for her family is quite the adventure, but sh 16Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 146 Stand by the Perilous Wall 立危墙 [Stealing the One You Love + Coercive Possession] In one sentence: The powerful one bows to love, while the weaker one goes through life without loving. Cui Nian: “If it's mine, no one else is allowed to covet it. Not even you.” Lu Qiong: “Even death would be better than living like the dead by your side.” Bonus chapters are being updated and will appear from time to time... Content warnings: 1. Romance-focused, with less emphasis on plot. 2. The plot moves at a slow pace. 3. The male lead is no 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 147 The Maid 丫鬟 !!! The heroine is an ordinary person. Although she transmigrates, she has no special abilities of any kind!!! Please bear in mind the differences between social classes in ancient times. Don't assume that a transmigrated heroine means this is a wish-fulfillment story. This is a tragic romance!!! [Tragedy warning, read with caution. The male lead really is cold and heartless. A warning for a deranged male lead!] He is the master, and you are a servant. Your stations in life are worlds apart. Wha 643Reads6.4Score10214d adds
- 148 Spring Comes to the Mountain Woods 山木逢春 [Two formidable leads + court intrigue + kindred spirits + growing together + long live idealism] Censor Zhou Huaiyue is ordered to investigate a fire at the salt warehouse. A token belonging to the Fang family is found in the ashes. Armed with an imperial edict, he turns the Fang family’s estate upside down, determined to find the statue of an evil god rumored to be enshrined in their inner residence. He doesn’t find the statue. Instead, he brings out a young woman who seems detached in both 43Reads—Score13514d adds
- 149 Moonlight on Kunlun, Yucai Shines 月华光昆山有钰 Grandmother says that after I marry Prince Qi, I must conduct myself like a proper wife. I must be virtuous and generous, and absolutely mustn’t get jealous or compete with his concubines. It would be very unbecoming. I don’t want to marry Prince Qi, who has so many concubines. What I want is to spend my life with one person and one person alone. But I’ve always listened to Grandmother. Besides, refusing Prince Qi’s marriage proposal would be an insult to him, and insulting him would bring disas 981Reads5.6Score11414d adds
- 150 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
