The demon lord Yin Ci had lived for several hundred years and was thoroughly tired of life. He planned to go to the legendary ghost tomb to find the Vision Flesh and turn it into a deadly poison to kill himself. In order to act low-key, he captured a rookie master as a cover.... more>>

As a rare genius who only appeared once in a century, Shi Jingzhi’s life was not long. He also wanted to go to the ghost tomb to find the Vision Flesh and make a divine medicine to live a little longer. In order to smoothly enter the tomb, he took on an innocent disciple to go along as a smokescreen.

The two competitors faced each other, feeling very pleased in their hearts: not bad, they had successfully deceived the other person. <<less

Bad news: Xu Yanmiao traveled back to ancient times, but he himself is lazy and uninterested in anything but internet cybersecurity, which is useless in ancient times.... more>>

Good news: He's bound to a system.

Bad news: The system is called the Gossip System, not the fortune-telling kind, but the kind that contains other people's private information and scandals. Utterly useless.

More bad news: This system is also glitchy, and the extent of the bugs is unknown.

Even more bad news: This body is that of a minor official who can attend court meetings, while Xu, the time traveler... doesn't understand the classics, can't write with a brush, and is at risk of being exposed for cheating in the imperial exams.

Xu Yanmiao: "..."

Forget it, just lie low, wait to die, maybe dying quickly could lead to another time travel.

...

In the court, the emperor was furious about state affairs, and the courtiers trembled in fear.

Xu Yanmiao pretended to listen attentively but was actually focused on browsing the Gossip System.

[Wow, the emperor just took in a 16-year-old noblewoman yesterday! A beautiful addition! He's getting stronger with age! And he was tossing and turning in bed all night but still has such a powerful voice now! Amazing!]

[This noblewoman used to be the crown prince's concubine! And the crown prince even knows how to write passionate love letters!]

[Wow wow wow! The crown prince sneaked into the grandpa's harem... hiss—got intimate while the old emperor was attending court! Do it quickly! Why isn't there any video...]

[Huh? Why is there no sound?]

Xu Yanmiao cautiously raised his head and glanced around.

[What happened? Why is everyone kneeling? Where's the emperor?]

—The emperor went to catch adultery in the harem.

*

The "imperial exam cheating" bomb finally exploded.

Xu Yanmiao couldn't explain why his handwriting on the exam paper didn't match his usual handwriting, nor could he answer why he didn't understand the classics.

The evidence prepared by the ousted crown prince of the emperor hit the nail on the head, and his personal bodyguard was ready to drag Xu Yanmiao away to the prison, awaiting execution in the autumn.

Xu Yanmiao held onto the gossip that proved his innocence but was in a quandary:

How do I explain the source of my information...

[Say that I secretly met with the Chief Examiner, the Minister of Rites, three nights before the exam? Impossible, that night, the Minister of Rites was dressed as a woman, spent the night at the General's Mansion, with the general...]

The general's body shook, and he interjected: "Your Majesty!!!!"

"Although the evidence of exam cheating is solid, I believe there's still something fishy about this. It should be re-investigated! Especially Xu... Xu... Xu Yanmiao's attire is neat and tidy! Someone who cares so much about their appearance, how could they tarnish their reputation!"

The crown prince, who couldn't hear his thoughts: ??

[Also, what's with saying that the examiner faking yawning and tiredness was intentionally leaving me a gap for cheating? He spent the night before the exam in the pigsty without sleeping, how could he not be tired the next day? But, surprisingly, the Imperial Academy lecturer actually believed in pig's milk...]

The Imperial Academy lecturer's face went pale, and he burst out: "Your Majesty!!!!"

"I... I agree with the General's words! How could Xu Lang cheat in the exam! He... he... he deliberately drank a glass of pure water before the exam, believing that only good-hearted people can use pure things, such a kind-hearted person, how could he cheat in the exam!"

Thinking he had everything under control, the crown prince: ??

Xu Yanmiao was deeply moved.

[They're all good people, even if their brains don't work well, they're trying their best to find reasons and excuses for me.]

[But I really have no way to turn the tables, alas, it's a pity that I haven't finished watching the TV series I've been following. The old emperor angered the empress last night and got kicked out of the bedchamber, and now I'm going to die before seeing the ending. He seems to be planning to paint his face with ink and pretend to be a cat to cheer up the empress...]

"Bang—"

The old emperor slammed the table, forcibly interrupting the continuous stream of thoughts: "I believe Xu Yanmiao did not cheat in the exam! Release him, innocent!"

The civil and military officials couldn't wait to echo, fearing that if they were too slow, Xu Yanmiao might spill more gossip.

"Yes yes yes! Release him innocent!"

"Long live Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, please end the court session! Let Xu Lang go home and rest! You've tired him out by making him stand for so long!"

The crown prince: ??

Did Xu Yanmiao drug them with hallucinogens or something? <<less

The journey to the martial peak is a lonely, solitary and long one. In the face of adversity, you must survive and remain unyielding.... more>> Only then can you break through and continue on your journey to become the strongest. High Heaven Pavilion tests its disciples in the harshest ways to prepare them for this journey. One day the lowly sweeper Yang Kai managed to obtain a black book, setting him on the road to the peak of the martials world. <<less

The Marquis Yunyang was deposed by the Emperor and his family ended up in dire straits overnight. As such, the Third Miss of the Shen Household, her family’s most precious jewel, found herself abandoned by all with a sick brother on her hands. Having no other choice, she set up a cosmetics shop in Chang’an.... more>>

But to the eyes of all, especially her relatives’, she had become nothing but an alluring flower any man could pick at will.

Passing by her Baixiang Pavilion, the heir to the Grand Duchy of Zhen, Lu Yan, witnessed her being harassed by the idle sons of Chang’an’s leading class. Her appearance reminded him of dreams that had been plaguing him lately, revealing to him a past with her and the sultry love affair they had shared in a previous life.

With shaking fingers, he also remembered the bitter taste of heartbreak when she left him to marry another man.

Thus, in this life, he decided to save her once more, lure her into an affair, install her as his mistress and never let her escape his sphere of influence again.

However, to keep Shen Zhen by his side, finding her a place to stay and caring for her brother was not enough. Little did Lu Yan know he would be pulled into the darkest corners of Chang’an and take part in games of power that at times implicated the Main Gentleman of the Empire, the Emperor himself. Selling what he held dearest in the process: his integrity as an official.

All for the sake of Chang’an’s First Beauty. <<less

In a world where desire and danger are inextricably linked, a courtesan's sudden death sends shockwaves through both the brothel and the elite circles. Whispers... more>> of betrayal stir in the shadows as the Chief Constable is thrust into a complex mystery. As he delves deeper, secrets are revealed and a dangerous game of power, passion, and betrayal unfolds. Can he uncover the truth before it drags him into a deadly game where no one can be trusted? <<less

“I am Lady Glasster, treat me accordingly!”... more>>

Aiden Fitzroy, the illegitimate child of the former emperor bearing the scars of war, and Anje Glasster, forced into an unwanted marriage,

“Now, aren’t you Mrs Fitzroy? Moreover, I’m not spending time with you because I like it.”

A farm surrounded by nature, a quaint rural village, and everything that doesn’t suit her taste. Among them, the worst is Aiden, who treats her like a pest.

“Just wait, I’ll deceive you and escape from this farm!”

But at some point, both his attitude and her feelings begin to change.

****

“So what you’re saying is that you didn’t think I was beautiful before, but you do now?”

“Ah……No, even before.”

With an embarrassed voice, Aiden mumbled like he had a thorn in his throat, but eventually, he managed to finish his sentence; though he had to squeeze his words out.

“Even before, I thought you were beautiful.”

“………Sir, your ears are red.”

Everyone thought this marriage marked the downfall of Princess Glasster, but was that really true? Was she really falling? <<less

In every domineering boss novel, besides a butler who would say, “It's been a long time since I've seen the young master so happy,” a family doctor is also essential.... more>>

I am such a family doctor, helping the domineering bosses to solve all sorts of difficult problems.

I have four employers ——

Employer No. 1 is the domineering boss of the troubled family, and also the boss who gives me the most headaches.

His family follows the 'unable to escape' route. The shou is a cold beauty who often gets injured by the domineering boss.

When it was over, the boss was still possessive and wouldn't let me see the exact injury.

-

Employer No. 2 is the domineering boss of the in-laws' family. I still can't figure out their situation.

When I went to his house that day, I saw two men standing in the courtyard. One was the employer's own brother and the other was the employer's ...... male stepmother.

I could vaguely hear my employer's brother roaring, “Are you with my brother? We agreed to compete fairly after Dad passed away, how could you do this?”

Oh my god, what kind of family is this?

-

Employer No. 3 is the domineering boss of the amorous family. This family is my most normal employer.

The couple is in love, and the family is harmonious. I regularly go for maternity checkups for my employer's partner.

Hm, pregnant, man!

In the fourth month of pregnancy, my employer pulled me aside and asked me in a low voice——

“Is it okay to have s*x now? Dr. Shen, look at this @#$% position, it won't affect the fetus, right?”

Me: ......

Sorry, I take back what I just said about this family being the most normal.

-

Employer No. 4 is the strong and miserable beauty of the family.

The employer has no father or mother and only has a sweet old butler by his side.

The old butler is very nice. Every time I come, he gives me some gifts and talks to me about daily life.

Everything is fine, except that he likes to mutter when I leave, and I don't know what he's saying.

Finally, one day, I couldn't help myself and deliberately slowed down my pace as I walked, and then I heard him say——

“It's been a long time since I've seen the young master so happy.”

I stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

CP: Upright Family Doctor With Lots of Inner Drama X Green Tea Gong (4th Employer)

# I ate melons again today, so happy! #
# Let me see what's going on with the employer's family. #

[Declaration]
All CPs in this story, including the supporting characters, have no legal or actual familial relationship.
All characters who break the law will also be sanctioned accordingly. <<less

As the grandmaster of demonic cultivation, Wei Wuxian roamed the world, hated by millions for committing acts of necromancy. Overthrown by the powerful clans he had attempted to subjugate, Wei Wuxian is supposedly killed by his shidi in order to save the cultivation world. ... more>>

Restored to life in the body of Mo Xuanyu, the local cut-sleeve lunatic, in order to exact revenge on his abusive relatives, Wei Wuxian quickly finds himself spiralling back into his old life when he’s taken away by the cold-hearted, stern, and ultimately quite boring Lan Wangji – who might be harbouring warmer feelings than contempt. Perhaps of the…romantic kind?

But despite his new beginning, Wei Wuxian begins to unravel a decade and a half long mystery that is set to undo the very fabric of the cultivation world as they know it.

A mysterious, action-packed thriller of a ride, this is a journey you won’t want to miss! <<less

After a long period of unrequited love, I ended up as a duchess in name only.... more>>

I endured a cold marriage, hoping that one day Ains would finally notice me…

“Please… let’s get a divorce.”

I was exhausted from a love that would never be returned. The conclusion of a one-sided love could only be disastrous.

“But I have a condition. I want a substantial amount of alimony.”

More than anything, facing death, I needed money to cure my illness. So, I decided to get a divorce.

* * *

Though there were lingering effects, my illness was treated, and I was ready to live my life.

“Cecilia, why did you hide the fact that you were sick from me?”

But for some reason, the once indifferent Ains started clinging to me.

“You don’t need to worry about the illness. It’s already been treated.”

“Treated? Do you think someone who’s fully healed would cough up blood?”

“That’s just a lingering effect.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. Do you think I’ll believe that?”

His once arrogant eyes now showed signs of anxiety and unease. It was the same look I had seen countless times before, right before I decided to leave him. <<less

In his last life, he was a superstar that dominated the entertainment circle. In this life, he is a rebellious second generation wastrel.... more>>

Confronting the aunt and uncle who wants to seize the family property and getting rid of those slag friends who only know how to eat and drink…

Rong Xu: To not speak out means to perish in the silence!

From starting out as a third-rate celebrity, he had to rely on his own efforts to rise to the top of the entertainment circle, aspiring to once again sit on the throne!

Their first meeting —

Rong Xu: Hello, I’m Rong Xu. This would be our first time meeting, I would appreciate your guidance.

Qin Cheng: !!! (…Aahhh, He’s so cute! I really want to sleep with him!) <<less

Getting abandoned after a revolution is this game’s ending, so why should I do it?... more>>

Do your own revolution. I’ll live my own life. <<less

After Xie Yu transmigrated into a novel where her entire family were portrayed as villains, the thing she wanted most was to prevent the exceptional Dr. Zhou Chenglu from marrying her brother. On the surface, her brother appeared refined and considerate, but in reality, he was narrow-minded and sought to leverage his father-in-law’s family influence.... more>>

The Xie parents ran a small business, investing all their energy and funds into their only son. They were indifferent toward their daughter as long as she could eat and survive, causing Xie Yu’s grades to plummet and her to become increasingly rebellious.

If she were to suddenly oppose this arranged marriage between a talented man and a beautiful woman, everyone would think she was making unreasonable trouble. Xie Yu couldn't bear to watch Zhou Chenglu follow the original plot of the book down a dark path, ruining her life by choosing the wrong marriage. She went to great lengths to subtly hint that Zhou Chenglu should reconsider.

Zhou Chenglu was born into a family of medical professionals, beautiful and kind-hearted, a promising young female doctor. After being pursued by Xie Wei for four years, she finally agreed to try dating him. However, she always felt an inexplicable discomfort being with this refined and considerate man, even feeling more natural around his sister who frequently caused trouble.

One day, Zhou Chenglu noticed that Xie Yu had also changed. The previously elusive rebellious girl would sometimes wander in front of her, stammering and unable to explain herself for a long time, going around in circles. After many such encounters, Zhou Chenglu realized that Xie Yu actually wanted her to break off the engagement.

At first, she thought Xie Yu was throwing a tantrum and just playing around, but as Xie Yu kept reminding her each time, Zhou Chenglu’s feelings became increasingly strange.

"Could it be that... you like me?"

Xie Yu: …

After breaking up with Xie Wei for a long time, Zhou Chenglu finally understood why she had always felt something was wrong with that relationship—mainly because she actually didn’t like men.

When Zhou Chenglu finally began to face her true self, she thought of Xie Yu and the always innocent face she wore in front of her, starting to understand the meaning of a fluttering heart.

Dr. Zhou blocked Xie Yu on the street and said, "Have you ever considered... that you like me?" <<less

Seok Mun-pyeong, the 3rd Team Leader of the Soul-Slaying Unit—one of the most peripheral posts in the entire Demonic Cult—didn't think much of it when the War of the Demonic Dragons, the contest to select the cult's next successor, was suddenly canceled. Even the outlandish news that the Cult Leader, a figure revered as the sky above the sky, had accomplished Rejuvenation was just a distant rumor to him.... more>>

He never imagined that this monumental event would become a fire dropped squarely on his own feet.

“Naturally, I’m not asking you to perform the standard duties of a Majeong. As you well know, you are not suited for such work. The role I have for you is something different. I want you to be His shadow, and at the same time, His tail.”

'No way... when he says 'Him,' does he mean the 'Him' I'm thinking of?'

Seok Mun-pyeong was thrown into confusion. It sounded like madness, but the official's expression was dead serious. A chill began to creep down his spine.

'So, a Demonic Shadow is 'His' shadow, and I'm supposed to be both the shadow and the tail? A 'tail' means to track and report on His movements... Is he really ordering me to spy on the supreme Cult Leader?!'

“...Me?” <<less

It started with a chance encounter. On that day, which only had the cold scent unique to winter, The relationship with him, who offered unwanted kindness, began like that.... more>>

“Shall I light it for you?”

“……Ah.”

“I’m good at lighting lighters.”

“…….”

“The wind is blowing a lot, so I wanted to help.”

Despite being a stranger. Without knowing me at all. Even so, I felt an impulse to tease this bold young boy. So, I thought I would play along with him for a while, like a moth drawn to a flame, without knowing who he was.

Until I heard the sound of piano keys played by this kid, who seemed more like a physical education student than a music student, and who had never even kissed anyone.

“……Have you been leaking it like this elsewhere too?”

“What?”

“Your pheromones. Even after becoming my partner, have you been leaking your pheromones around?”

“…….” <<less

Shen Liuxiang stayed up all night reading a novel about a white lotus protagonist shou and his easy road to power. Having finished it, he thumped his chest and stomped his foot in unhappiness. ... more>>

In the novel, there was a villainous shizun who shared his name.

He was as beautiful as a flower, but would rather ruin his own looks to imitate others.

He was infatuated with the Bingshan Sword Venerable, who had his heart set on the protagonist shou. Foolish and shameless, he continued to entangle with and chase after the other.

He severed his connection to his father, the Venerable Emperor, and renounced his ties to his senior brother in the Sect. He fought to the death with his blood brother, the Demon Venerable.

For the Sword Venerable, he was even willing to get rid of his toughest rival-in-love—his own disciple, who would later become number one in the cultivation world!

After going to sleep, Shen Liuxiang woke up to find himself transmigrated as the villain Shizun in the book.

"Strive to look like the protagonist shou? Wake up, this immortal is the most beautiful in the world!"

"Sword Venerable, who? Is he stronger than my father, the Venerable Emperor?! Is he more handsome than my senior brother in the Sect?! Is he fiercer than my blood brother, Demon Venerable?!”

Facing the protagonist's greatest backer in the future, Zhou Xuanlan, Shen Liuxiang decided to grab onto the opportunity, seize his good fortune, and stifle the danger in the cradle.

However, his disciple was too well-behaved.

"All spiritual treasures in heaven and on earth belong to Shizun. All ancient relics belong to Shizun. This disciple also belongs to Shizun."

Shen Liuxiang: "...Alright, I’ll give you a chance QAQ"

Initially an indifferent shizun, Shen Liuxiang slowly became fiercely protective of his disciple. His disciple, in turn, was upright, righteous, and increasingly loyal towards him. However, right at this time, Shen Liuxiang miscalculated. The Zhou Xuanlan from the original novel had returned!

"Shizun has changed so much," the man spoke with a dangerous air, hugging him from behind, the low voice resounding right beside his ear, “but I like it very much."

Shen Liuxiang cried. He wanted his obedient disciple back! <<less

Hoseon, a recessive omega, is a detective obsessed with getting promoted.... more>>

Driven by a deep inferiority complex about being a recessive omega, he goes to great lengths to rise in the ranks—using gang members as informants to rack up achievements.

But one day, just as his heat cycle hits and he takes time off, Hoseon is suddenly kidnapped by unknown men.

He wakes up in a spacious room—face to face with none other than Kang Jingeon, the boss of the criminal organization.

Overwhelmed by Jingeon’s dominant alpha pheromones, Hoseon begins to lose his grip on reason… <<less

"Substitute" was a melodramatic ABO novel featuring a clichéd substitute girlfriend and a domineering CEO. The heroine, Shu Jin, served as the substitute girlfriend for a certain unscrupulous CEO. After enduring ab*se from both the s*um CEO and his ideal woman, which left her seriously ill, Shu Jin grew weary and decided to give up.... more>>

After distancing herself from the s*um man, Shu Jin severed all emotional ties and focused on developing her career. She flawlessly executed a splendid transformation from a pitiful substitute to a wealthy and powerful female protagonist.

Later, when the domineering CEO showed remorse and confessed his feelings, Shu Jin slapped him hard.

"When I was putting in effort, you didn't want it. Now, what are you doing, acting out a wife-chasing funeral scene for me?"

Until the novel concluded, Shu Jin never forgave the s*um man. Instead, she remained beautifully independent in her life as a wealthy woman.

This book... hmm, Shen Yilan quite enjoyed reading it.

And then? Then she transmigrated, becoming Long Aotian’s aunt—the s*um CEO’s aunt—from the book.

…

Looking at the crying heroine in front of her, Shen Yilan couldn’t help but step forward and ask, "Are you okay?"

2

Shen Lintian was a s*um man.

He had cheated with his ideal woman first, and after breaking up, he even threatened Shu Jin to pretend to be his girlfriend to help deal with his younger aunt.

As promised, Shu Jin arrived at his home, only to discover that Shen Lintian’s younger aunt was none other than the sister who had given her candies.

3

At night, Shu Jin quietly pushed open Shen Yilan’s bedroom door and softly asked, "Are you asleep?"

She had shed her timid demeanor from the dining table.

Her attire was very bold.

But Shen Yilan remained unmoved. "Why are you here again?"

"My room’s air conditioner broke. I came to stay with you for the night."

Shen Yilan frowned, "Where’s Lintian?"

Shu Jin lowered her eyes, her eyes on the verge of tears, "Probably with the ideal woman."

Shen Yilan thought of the pitiful substitute heroine from the book, sighed, and said, "Come in."

Shu Jin complied smoothly, thinking, just as she had guessed, Shen Yilan was easier to deal with than she had imagined.

"Since Shen Lintian cheated with his ideal woman first, don’t blame me for hitting on your younger aunt. I want to be your aunt!" Shu Jin felt a surge of revenge.

However...

After sleeping in Shen Yilan’s arms until naturally waking up once again, Shu Jin murmured puzzledly, "Shen Yilan, isn’t this working?"

4

Later, when Shen Lintian suddenly repented and wanted to win Shu Jin back, Shu Jin hesitated.

Shen Yilan was very angry. She didn’t understand why there was any hesitation.

But Shu Jin was even fiercer—

"If I don’t consider Shen Lintian, what can I do! And you’re not able!"

Shen Yilan: "…I’m not able?"

"Unable? An omega like me came to you on my own, and you didn’t accept me. Are you able?"

Shen Yilan: "…"

And then?

Then Shen Yilan directly pulled her into the bedroom and said seriously, "I can."

Shu Jin: ?! <<less

“Master, the people from the Zhuang family have come to cancel the engagement.”... more>>

“My fiancé whose beauty was said to be capable of causing the downfall of a city, finally decided to throw me away?”

“I think so.”

“I want to see this legendary beauty, and confirm whether this bastard is really great as people say, to have no flaws in all 360 degrees, a picturesque appearance however you look at him; does he need me to help him open the corner of his eyes (Epicanthoplasty) or reshape his chin (Genioplasty)?”

“Actually, he didn’t come.”

“He didn’t? He didn’t even come to cancel the engagement? What a wicked b*tch.”

“He definitely will get karma.” <<less

I became the dedicated guide for cursed espers.... more>>

One cursed with insomnia.

One cursed with permanent phantom pain.

One cursed with mana overdrive.

And with my ability, I can alleviate their pain.

After experiencing my power, the espers tried to exploit it, and in the end, unable to resist the temptation of 1.2 billion won, I became their diligent worker ant.

Pretending it’s all part of the guiding process, I keep the truth of my powers hidden.

Though it was a bit uncomfortable when the impurities expelled themselves like coughing up blood after absorbing their curses, as it didn’t involve any real pain, I continued to fulfil my duties diligently.

But after the espers saw me coughing blood, they completely misunderstood the situation, and now they regret making me work so hard.

“I don’t want to see you in pain because of me, Idam.”

“Hyung, I hate seeing you struggle. It hurts me more.”

“If I could save you by giving my life, I would….”

That wasn’t my intention, though? <<less

In a romance fantasy world, I was born into a moderately wealthy family.... more>>

Living the life of a true couch potato, I spent my days eating, lounging, and lazing around to my heart’s content.

But one day...

“I heard you were a frail and demure young lady. Seems like I’ve got the wrong person—way off the mark.”

At an imperial ball I was forced to attend, my carefully hidden "indoor-only" personality was completely exposed.

And to none other than Armin Grey, the duke's heir, who is as arrogant as he is handsome!

“You’ll keep this a secret… right?”

“Why should I? I’ve never encountered someone this entertaining in my entire life.”

From Armin Grey, who begins to sneak his way into my life,

To the duke and duchess, who keep trying to tie me to their son:

“Who else but us could welcome Lady Vivian as a daughter-in-law?”

“I’ve always wanted a cute, like-minded daughter.”

As I get entangled with the duke’s family, cracks begin to form in my once peaceful life as a wallflower, hidden away in the social scene! <<less

He Xulan is a heartthrob, adored by everyone. The new emperor likes him, the prime minister and generals in the court admire him, and the late emperor even had the Astronomical Bureau fabricate the absurd lie that marrying He Xulan would cure his illness, just to make him the lord empress.... more>>

As for Xueya, he is merely a substitute used by those who can't have He Xulan to amuse themselves.

At first, Xueya only wanted to survive, even if it meant wearing clothes meant for women. But then he discovered that his dreams could predict the future. In that future, he meets a tragic end, dying in the palace with his body wrapped in a straw mat. Wanting both life and wealth, Xueya decisively decides to replace He Xulan. Thus, he embarks on various paths of sabotaging He Xulan in various ways, even going so far as to sow discord between He Xulan and others.

**

But one day, when he sneaks out of the new emperor's palace late at night wearing a skirt, he encounters a drunk He Xulan.

The next day, Xueya sees the skirt shredded into strips...

From that day on, his skirts always end up shredded in He Xulan's palace, and he no longer needs to fake the marks on his body...

[Reading Guide]

He Xulan is the top, a heteros*xual man in the face of men other than the shou; facing the shou, he automatically bends like mosquito coils.

The top only likes the bottom, with an exceptionally thick arrow, which is not evident in the early stage and has no intimate behavior with others.

The bottom is a pretty fool. <<less

Her whole life, Sigrid lived as an imperial knight, a loyal servant, and a faithful subject. However, her loyalty was rewarded with disgrace, dishonor, false accusation, and a guillotine.... more>>

“If I came back,” she vowed, "... I’m not going to live a life like that again!"

Executed at the guillotine for assassinating the Crown Prince, Sigrid somehow opened her eyes again... and found herself five years before the day of her execution.

Once upon a time, Sigrid had lived an immaculate and principled life. However, now that she was given a second chance, she knew better. <<less

In this final volume, the characters must come to terms with everything they’ve endured—both the pain they caused and the pain they carry. With subtle... more>> growth and careful distance, the story moves toward a quiet, hard-earned resolution. Featuring new short stories and glimpses into the lives of beloved characters, this volume offers closure without forgetting the past. A gentle, emotionally resonant finale to the COLD series, where healing, love, and accountability come full circle. <<less

The fragile balance between Kusuda and Akizawa is tested when trust begins to unravel. Set against the backdrop of a foreign city, this installment explores... more>> the limits of love, obsession, and personal boundaries. Tense and emotionally raw, it asks what remains when connection is pushed to the breaking point—and whether healing is even possible. <<less