Before the imperial edict for marriage arrived, I never imagined that my husband-to-be would be Xue Shaochong.... more>>

Although we practically grew up together—studying and playing in the palace—we were childhood acquaintances at best.

But we never opened our hearts to each other, nor truly understood one another. We got along well enough when we played.

He loved archery and horseback riding; I followed along and became a skilled archer myself. I excelled in painting; he once asked me to draw for him.

He is a prince born of the Noble Consort, while I’m the biological niece of the Empress. He holds status, and I am no less noble.

Yet neither of us ever thought we’d be a good match.

Why?

Because his mother gave everything—mobilized the entire strength of Xiliang—to help the emperor ascend the throne, yet she was denied the position of empress.

Meanwhile, my aunt, by sheer family power, has held her place in the Central Palace despite never bearing a child.

His mother is Princess Dai Zhan of Xiliang—iron-willed and unyielding.

My aunt is Wang Baochuan—the same woman who waited eighteen bitter years in a cold cave before soaring as a phoenix once she emerged.

It has been ten years since the emperor ascended the throne, and still no crown prince has been named.

This marriage between the two of us? It’s bound to be anything but smooth.

🍉 Everyone is morally gray

🍉 No lovesick characters

🍉 Romance is not glorified. <<less

The Qing Dynasty took a strange turn, the Fourth Prince had a wild imagination, and the kids were a handful.... more>>

That’s the summary Yaliqi came up with after entering the Fourth Prince’s harem.

Born into the lower five banners with nothing but a surname to her name, Yaliqi came from a dirt-poor family.

Her plan was simple: have a child, retire in peace, and hopefully live to eighty.

She never expected to only guess the beginning of the story right.

Yaliqi: Exhausted but can’t give up just yet. <<less

With a cunning grandmother, a father stationed far away at the border, and a stepmother who happens to be a scheming imperial princess—one who forced her way into marrying her father and even caused the death of her birth mother—Yan Nangui finds herself in a real mess after transmigrating into this body.... more>>

As if that weren’t enough, her wicked stepmother arranges a marriage with a s*umbag, who not only mistreats her but also forces her to take a drug that causes a miscarriage.

Upon arriving in this disaster of a life, Yan Nangui knows what her first task is: divorce! Why keep a man who’s nothing but garbage?

Next comes revenge. Not a single one of these dogs is getting away unscathed. But how does one bring down a princess of the royal family? That’s the tricky part.

Her gaze slowly drifts toward the man on the dragon throne… If she must, she doesn’t mind becoming this vicious stepmother’s sister-in-law.

Just then, His Highness the Crown Prince appears with flair: "Follow me. That wretched stepmother of yours will be kneeling at your feet before long."

The Crown Prince is just that dazzling—enough to make Yan Nangui swoon.

So how do you defeat a venomous stepmother who's a royal princess?

Simple:

Break into her maternal home base—

And pull that damn old emperor right off his throne! <<less

People often remark on the extraordinary luck of the fourth daughter of the Jing’an Hou Mansion. She enjoys favor in the palace, has a lineage, and hails from a prestigious family. Truly, her glory knows no bounds! However, Shen Chuliu herself is unsure of how she arrived at this point.... more>>

Initially, when other concubines showcased their talents in music and dance, Shen Chuliu declared she was not an entertainer. When they composed poems and created art, she stated she had no intention of taking the imperial examination. When others mocked her lack of favor, she merely smiled, reminding them of her noble origins.

The emperor was left with no choice; he couldn’t ignore the concubines who failed to please him, especially when their maternal families held significant power. Shen Chuliu was indifferent to it all, allowing her relatives to act as they pleased. Upon entering the palace, she began to embrace a carefree attitude.

The liberation felt good initially, and it continued to feel good. After all, comfort is paramount in life. If things become too oppressive, even the emperor is powerless! <<less