“No matter how you break free from here, it’s no use; it’s where the tides reside.”... more>>

Wayo's wild. He loves adventures. He can’t be tamed. He can’t be dominated.

Juancho's formal. He loves peace. He doesn’t like wild people. He’s not even that submissive.

What if the formal man named Juancho met the wild gay named Wayo?

Are you ready to embark on a story of discovering one’s true self?

A story about acceptance. Self love. Giving importance. Finding your worth. Crying in pain. Falling in love. And finding a place where you truly belong. <<less

Alpha x Alpha
Lu Heyang x Xu Ze... more>>

Xu Ze had thought hard about it, and the only thing he and Lu Heyang had in common was that they were both alphas with the highest pheromone level in the Union Preparatory School.

Apart from that, the two of them had no resemblance or relation whatsoever. <<less

When he woke up, Zu Qi found himself miraculously transmigrated into a weird novel and became cannon fodder.... more>>

In the early days of that cannon fodder, he used some tricks and climbed onto the Second Male Lead’s bed. After he got pregnant, he became a rich and powerful family’s “Rich Wife”. But, in the later part, he was tortured and abandoned, and the ending was really miserable.

The only way to change that tragic ending was to prevent the Second Male Lead from falling in love with the Female Lead.

But, Zu Qi believed that he didn’t have such a great ability and charm

So, he quickly packed his luggage and with a big belly of being pregnant for more than six months….. He ran away!

**

Coming from a rich and powerful family, the big boss, Xue Jue was handsome and wealthy, and his personal life was very clean. He was rumored to have a fiancee in captivity at home and their feelings were on the verge of breaking up! Thus, countless men and women were looking forward to it, to have a chance themselves.

One day, the steward called: “Master, it’s not good! Madam left the house!”

In that afternoon, at his own holiday resort, the angry and gloomy Xue Jue found Zu Qi, who was in his swimming trunks and proudly showing off his big belly, both hands holding roasted chicken legs each and eating them with an oily mouth.

Zu Qi issued the conditions: “Give me 10 million! I promise to disappear without a trace with the child.”

Xue Jue sneered: “In your dreams!”

In the end, Zu Qi was taken back.

Zu Qi: “?????”

“The plot should not develop in this way!” <<less

1v1, main romance, age-difference, sweet story without angst. The perspective is from the submissive gong character, with occasional scenes from the dominant shou character. The submissive was in a dominant position before meeting the dominant, and the submissive pursues the dominant.... more>>

Ye Zhou’s next-door neighbor is a handsome and refined man, with high looks, educational background, and a good personality—he’s also a university professor. However, fate has it that, when he goes out to take out the tr*sh, he accidentally witnesses the breakup scene between his next-door neighbor and his ex-boyfriend:

Ex-boyfriend: “Being with you, I feel like I’m a soulless shell. I find you terrifying.”

Ye Zhou: … (Did I just hear something I shouldn’t have?)

Initially, Ye Zhou thought that Guan Heng was a person with a hidden, beastly nature. But after a few encounters, he not only finds nothing terrifying about this man but is also very charmed. As they spend more time together, they become increasingly attracted to each other. Then, one day, he discovers in Guan Heng’s study books like “Records of s*xual Assault Crimes,” “On the Development of Pe*verted Killers,” and “The Normal Disguise of High-Intelligence Criminals.”

Ye Zhou: … (Can I still regret this now?)

According to social control theory: Most people refrain from committing crimes because they have good internal or external control factors. <<less

The beautiful Flower Kingdom of Florea, a nation ruled by queens for generations. The current queen, Lysianthes, is both beautiful and wise, but her complete lack of interest in men has left the succession uncertain.... more>>

Then, news arrives of an invasion by the neighboring kingdom of Heiban. Florea strikes back with determination, and the tide of victory finally begins to turn.

As a prisoner and tribute of war, none other than the Black Lion of the battlefield, Aslan, is brought to Florea! Unlike the elegant Floreans, his wild and powerful demeanor instantly captivates Lysianthes.

“From this day forward, you will attend to me personally.”

A proud and graceful queen with a commanding streak, and a strong yet endearingly clumsy Black Lion— a sweet and fiery romance full of push and pull between the two! <<less

Tang Zhou dreamed that he was cannon fodder in a novel.... more>>

Because of prejudice, he misunderstood and hurt the villain, and later was framed by his illegitimate younger brother and became impoverished.

After waking up from his dream, he looked at the innocent and harmless young villain in front of him and decided to change his own ending.

*

Fu Shen knew about his background long ago and had been plotting for many years for this reason.

He agreed to Tang Zhou’s harsh demands, pretended to be harmless, and kept a low profile.

His original plan was to turn around and leave naturally after the deed was done.

But unexpectedly, after one night, this person seemed to have changed.

Peeled off the coat of indifference, there was actually a piece of small sugar cake inside.

Fu Shen was born with a sweet tooth, and after having a taste, he couldn’t let go. <<less

“Did you approach me on purpose from the beginning?”... more>>

"...... yes."

“Must have been hard pretending to love the enemy’s daughter.”

Annette, of royal blood and the only daughter of a military general.

After two years of passionate love, she married her father's loyal subordinate, Heiner.

The happiness she thought would last forever with her wonderful and loving husband.

Everything was perfect.
Everything seemed perfect.
Until her husband's treachery caused the downfall of her family.

"I'm divorcing you, Heiner.”

"It is not granted."

“Do you still have any use left for me? My parents are dead, the monarchy has fallen. I have nothing. Your revenge is over."

“Madam, where do you intend to go to be happy?"

“...... there is nowhere I can be happy.”

Heiner stretched the corners of his mouth and smiled.

“If that's the case anyway, you'll be unhappy by my side for the rest of your life.”

Annette suddenly realized that his revenge was not over.

And that she had to break off this sickening toxic relationship with her own hands. <<less

Your ex-boyfriend is a bit of an eyesore.
---
Rong Ke's top celebrity boyfriend made a public announcement about his relationship with someone else.
As... more>> he was about to reject the man handing him a business card, he learned of this news.
He crushed his cigarette and glanced at the card—it was from the top fashion magazine in the industry.
Rong Ke took the card, his tone lazy and casual: "How do you want to shoot?"
-
Yan Zhi had always thought Rong Ke was a conservative person, but on the day of the shoot, Rong Ke was much bolder than he had imagined.
He attributed this to Rong Ke's professionalism as an actor, until he accidentally witnessed Rong Ke's breakup with his boyfriend. Only then did he realize Rong Ke's behavior was out of the ordinary.
Seeing Rong Ke being scolded yet too lazy to refute, Yan Zhi "kindly" stepped in to support him, "You were amazing last night."
—Referring to the shoot.
The boyfriend gaped at the two of them, and Rong Ke knew Yan Zhi had nothing better to do and couldn't be bothered to clarify, "It's because you guided me well."
-
Having lived a mediocre life, Rong Ke never expected he would one day become a hot trending topic, even overshadowing the promotion of his ex-boyfriend's new drama.
Everyone was curious: Who is this person, and why is Yan Zhi praising him so much?
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Yan Zhi × Rong Ke
Prince Syndrome × Lazy Indifference
*The Gong is gorgeous and domineering, a fashion industry prince who does as he pleases.
*The Shou is handsome and indifferent, an out-of-date actor who treats filming as just a job. <<less

Mermaid number 55 was abandoned by his master.... more>>

Before he fainted from hunger, he was finally sold off at a rock-bottom price by a fishmonger.

According to the fishmonger, his second master had a severely damaged mental seascape and was a poor, destitute individual who could only afford a second-hand mermaid like number 55 with weak soothing abilities.

Number 55: Oh no, I'm going to starve again,wū wū...

However, not only did this master give him a beautiful name, "MuMu," but he also fed him high-grade nutrient fish food every meal and rubbed his tail with brand-name mermaid care cream.

MuMu was raised to be fair and plump, but he never saw his new master enjoy any delicacies. To support him, his new master even worked like a 007 agent, day and night...

MuMu decided: I will use my special skills and work hard to support the family!

***

The inability of humans and mermaids to communicate is a perplexing problem that plagues the entire interstellar human race.

Only mermaids can soothe the turbulent mental seascapes of humans. Even if they are inexplicably scratched or bitten by their own mermaids, they have to endure it. After all, who can understand what the mermaids are complaining about?

But one day, the first interstellar "Mermaid Simultaneous Interpretation" livestream appeared...

The streamer was a fair-skinned young man with clear eyes and a unique voice: "For just a small gift, you can connect and get simultaneous interpretation, it's very cheap!"

The barrage scoffed: [Where did this scammer streamer come from? Such a low-level trick to get gifts, only a fool would try it!]

After the trial "fool" appeared, the streamer listened to his family's mermaid screeching and accurately translated:

"She says she's afraid of c*ckroaches, and every time she sees one, she scratches you twice out of frustration. She suggests a thorough pest control treatment for your home."

[Holy crap! After I exterminated the bugs in my house, my mermaid really stopped scratching me!]

[What!? I'll send a cruise ship, streamer, connect with me first!]

[Is he a god? The entire interstellar world is finally saved!]

...

MuMu closed the livestream, switched back to his mermaid form, counted the earnings in his livestream account, and happily flicked the tip of his tail:

I can support Master now!

***

After failing in mental seascape guidance, a certain admiral, forced to retire from the battlefield, re-entered the workforce and single-handedly built the largest mermaid supply chain industry in the interstellar world.

He didn't care how many digits were in his account, only whether his obedient little mermaid liked the company's products.

One day, an anonymous account suddenly transferred money to him with the message: Have a good meal today!

The extremely wealthy admiral: ? <<less

Xia Ke is a rare, powerful magician in modern society. Because he was so poor that he could only eat instant noodles he decided to perform an ancient ritual magic.... more>>

This ritual magic allows the caster to legally and reasonably own a huge fortune that can never be spent.

Two days later, he was still waiting for the wealth to fall from the sky. Just when Xia Ke thought the magic didn’t work, his doorbell suddenly rang.

A tall and handsome man stood in front of the door of his simple two-bedroom apartment holding a brand new marriage certificate in his hand.

“Are you my husband?”

Xia Ke: “…”

Wait, the so-called legal acquisition of wealth means inexplicably entering into a marriage relationship with the richest man in the world? Is there a prenuptial agreement that is so strict that all property can be taken away upon divorce?

There is something very wrong with this ritual magic!

~

Zhao Nao couldn’t understand why he suddenly had a husband when he woke up, and had even signed a completely unfair prenuptial agreement with him.

“When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how unbelievable, is the truth.”

After spending two days investigating the memories of everyone around him about this unknown husband, Zhao Nao came to the conclusion——

I must have lost my memory!

He plucked up his courage and came to the door of Xia Ke’s residence.

The beautiful boy wearing a weird robe looked at him confusedly, then looked at the marriage certificate in his hand. The glass bottle in his hand fell to the ground with a bang.

Zhao Nao’s pupils shook.

He had such a big reaction when he saw the marriage certificate! He still loves me! <<less

“When people fall in love and decide to choose true love, they take off their masks, break free from constraints, and with the sincerity that has quietly grown in secret, they hesitantly speak up.”... more>>

Yu Zhi Mei, a car media director, reads this sentence during a boring afternoon and finds herself unable to sleep. The person who said this is Jian Zhaowen, the founder of the social dating app “lovedate.” Jian Zhaowen, whose passion fades easily, encounters Yu Zhi Mei, someone completely outside his usual “match range,” and begins to question the algorithm and purpose of his own app. Meanwhile, “lovedate” influences those yearning for love: Ou Jinghe, unhappy in her marriage, chooses secret meetings to escape loneliness; Zheng Zeyan, who never binds himself with morality, decides to get married; Shi Rui, young but counting down her time, keeps confessing her feelings, only to be repeatedly hurt…

People fear falling in love, long for marriage, grow weary of raising children, and suppress their emotions as if love shouldn’t even be mentioned. Rationality and desire clash repeatedly, and when tired of societal constraints, they make the decision to seek true love—no matter the cost, they dive in without hesitation. <<less

I was possessed by Rose Knight, an extra in a reverse harem 19th century gold novel.... more>>

She was an unfortunate extra who had her fiancé stolen by the female protagonist and was subsequently kicked out of the novel.

The task I need to do to protect my peaceful life is simple.

First, break off the engagement with my fiancé,

and second, to live a life that doesn’t defy the heroine, Daisy Queenie!

But the moment I see my fiancé, I fall in love, and to make matters worse, Daisy Queenie succeeds in seducing him.

I thought of another option as I trembled with betrayal.

It was to save Harten Endeavor, Daisy Queenie’s favorite male lead, first. <<less

House Targayel, the sword of the Emperor and the glory of the Empire.... more>>

House Targayel, whose name was respectable, was doomed. They weren’t just doomed, they were destroyed.

Just to make ends meet, Elje hides her identity and goes to war.

After returning home, Elje who made a name for herself through her amazing swordsmanship and gained a fortune thought that all she had to do was live a happy life.

Unexpectedly, a political marriage was arranged by the Emperor’s orders!

Her partner to be was Shan Crixus, deputy commander of the Imperial Army, who she saved in the war…… <<less

Older Bad Boy X Good Kid... more>>

Zhong Ai is somewhat afraid of Shen Wunian.

When there are many people around, Shen Wunian always appears polite and well-mannered, but once they are alone, he becomes dangerous and aggressive, making Zhong Ai feel overwhelmed.

Yet, he always seems to show up just in time.

During breakups, when sick, or feeling lost, whenever Zhong Ai needs someone, Shen Wunian is by his side.

This meticulous involvement gradually creates an illusion for Zhong Ai, an illusion that "he is loved by someone."

Until the truth is revealed, he realizes... what seemed like coincidences were nothing but the carefully woven traps set by Shen Wunian.

Shen Wunian keeps lowering his standards to accommodate him, not out of love, but merely to cure his illness. He is still the unwanted child.

Patients with "Redvein Syndrome" grow a red line on their chest that only they can see. This red line is like a poison, invading the body and causing unbearable pain.

Only by finding the other person connected to the red line and obtaining their "love" can this strange disease be completely cured.

And the other person's blood, tears, saliva... all bodily fluids are the best painkillers for alleviating the symptoms of "Redvein Syndrome."

If "love" becomes the only "cure," is it still love?

Shen Wunian X Zhong Ai <<less

Having a crush on someone and being their stand-in is a level of humiliation beyond compare. Only after seeing his white moonlight did Meng Ying realize she was a substandard substitute.... more>>

One day, she finally saw the light, understood, and let go. From then on, she became cold and indifferent, with no one catching her eye.

Under the pouring rain, Meng Ying held an umbrella and quietly watched the door.

Xu Dian, wearing a black shirt, knelt on the ground. He also quietly looked at her.

Those peach blossom eyes held deep affection, relentless.

A few minutes later, Meng Ying turned and went inside, umbrella in hand, leaving behind a slender figure.

Xu Dian, soaked to the bone, smiled and continued to kneel.

Chasing his wife into the crematorium.

Xu Dian vs Meng Ying A cynical, obsessive man VS a strong, independent actress <<less

3 years ago, a university student named Shiori took care of a knight who was strangely transported to Japan.... more>>

Although he managed to return to his world, but this time, for some reason it was Shiori’s turn to appear in an unfamiliar world.

With no one to rely on, Shiori meant to meet with the knight, but in this world, he had become a hero… <<less

I possessed a character—a witch—destined to be burned at the stake by the very boy she ab*sed, who would later grow up to become a tyrant.... more>>

By the time I realized my situation, the boy’s stepmother—soon to disappear from the story—had already dumped the budding tyrant into my care.

“Commission poison for him? Use him for your experiments…?”

Sure, the original witch might have hated humans, but me? I’m just an ordinary person who wants to live a long, quiet life!

Sigh. Fine. I couldn’t risk sending the little tyrant-to-be to another witch who might actually ab*se him. The best I could do was raise him until he was old enough to fend for himself—and ensure he returned to the palace without getting too attached to me in the meantime.

Thus, I played my role half-heartedly, scolding him just enough to keep him wary but never actually mistreating him.

“You filthy little rat! Stay out of my lab! What are you lurking around here for with that grimy body of yours?”

“Wait, you’re bleeding… Don’t touch it! Fine, I’ll draw a bath for you. Just shut up, make sure there are lots of bubbles, and play with the duck while you wash up!”

And so, I raised the little tyrant with only words of scorn and seven years of reluctant care. And true to the original story, the would-be tyrant eventually escaped the forest and returned to the palace.

Six years later, news reached me that he had fully matured into the fearsome tyrant he was destined to be. Well, as long as he becomes a proper K-tyrant and works hard for the prosperity of our region, it’ll all work out, I thought.

But then, one fateful day…

“Arrest this witch,” came his cold command.

…The tyrant came for me, just as in the original story.

But instead of taking me to the stake, he brought me to his chambers.

“Lilithea,” he said, his deep voice curling around my name.

And instead of condemning me to flames, he issued a different kind of sentence.

“Now it’s your turn. You won’t take a single step outside this house, and you’ll live exactly as I command.”

“What…?”

“You always called me filthy, didn’t you?” His lips twisted into a smirk.

“W-wait!”

“Now, you’ll find out firsthand what filth really is.”

That night, I learned the meaning of fire and ruin—not from the stake, but from the tyrant himself. It was a night of consuming heat, where bone and flesh burned in a rapture I could neither escape nor endure… <<less

He got drunk and took the heroine's v*rginity in a romance fantasy.

“Isn’t the compensation more than enough for just offering your body?” ... more>>

Hae-in, who has been taking care of her sick younger sibling, receives an offer to become the daughter-in-law of the Taesung Group.

The only requirement for this position, which disregards one’s background or origins, is to marry Park Joo-hyun, the eldest grandson of Taesung Group’s Chairman Park, and conceive a child.

This obsession with descendants stems from Chairman Park having lost several close family members.

Cornered by her circumstances, Hae-in reluctantly accepts the proposal but faces fierce opposition from Joo-hyun, her future husband and senior at the same university.

“Do you even know how many people have died in this house?”

Joo-hyun’s hazel eyes darkened. They now gazed at Hae-in with an expression far more precarious than before.

People say that time dulls the pain, but it was clear that whatever he had buried deep within his heart hadn’t healed in the slightest.

“…Whether you want it or not, we’re… going to be married now… so as fellow sufferers…”

Before Hae-in could finish her trembling words, Joo-hyun tightened his grip on her chin, making it hard for her to breathe.

“…You’ve made up your mind, haven’t you?”

Joo-hyun spoke as he stared into Hae-in’s calm, sunken eyes.

“In that case, let’s see how long you can last.”

As his rough hand grabbed hold of her, Hae-in bit down on her lip. <<less

The Dandy Prince x The Cold and Abstinent General.

In this ABO world with its rigid hierarchy, Qi Zhao is the most unremarkable beta, a background character. Born into a family obsessed with social standing, his beta designation meant social exile. He had resigned himself to an ordinary life, but at twenty-four, he's forced to fight for his younger sister, who is about to be married off to a fifty-year-old man.... more>>

His friends introduce him to Qi Wei. Qi Wei offers to alter all of Qi Zhao's official records, to be his backer and stepping stone. In return, he wants only one thing—Qi Zhao himself.

Qi Zhao remains silent for a long time. "...But I'm just a beta."

Qi Wei, on the other hand, is one of the world's most elite alphas.

Qi Wei smiles, his eyes flashing with the satisfaction of a predator trapping its prey. "Whether you're an alpha, an omega, or a beta, from now on, you're mine."

The person he yearns for day and night isn't defined by their A, B, or O status.

Betas don't have pheromones. To an alpha with heightened senses, Qi Zhao's scent is unique. During his rut, even hiding in Qi Zhao's closet won't allow Qi Wei to nest. He has to hold Qi Zhao, constantly close, to successfully navigate his rut.^^

Alpha attacker, madly in love at first sight and strategically advancing step by step x Beta receiver, who understands everything but keeps their edge hidden. <<less

Hyun-soo had always been compared to her accomplished older sister and treated like an unwanted burden. She ends up living in the annex of the house with Chan-mo and his sons. The next day, she meets the eldest son, Yoon Guk, who turns out to be in the same school, same class, and even her seatmate.... more>>

He keeps catching her attention.

“Hey, about what happened today… don’t mention it at home, okay?”

“What’s there to talk about?”

Though he seems indifferent, Yoon Guk shows consideration, and Hyun-soo gradually begins to develop feelings for him. Then, Yoon Guk makes her an offer she can’t refuse.

“If neither of us has anyone else by then, let’s seriously start seeing each other.”

The night Hyun-soo decides to confess her feelings, a massive fire engulfs the mansion. The towering flames consume everything—the house, the garden, even the people.

Instead of the promised sponsor, the person sitting across from her is none other than that Yoon Guk.

“You seem disappointed that I showed up instead of some old geezer.”

“Why… why did you go so far as to use someone else’s identity to sponsor us?”

It had been a full 10 years. His shadow had secretly loomed over her life all this time, and she couldn’t help but feel uneasy about it.

“You’re asking why I sponsored you?”

“…”

“There’s no particular reason.”

As if nothing had ever changed, he softened his lips into a faint smile. But the words that followed ultimately pushed Hyun-soo into a dark abyss.

“The one who ruins you should be me, not some petty poverty.”

—

Romance Guide (From RidiBooks)

Story Keywords: Modern, Brilliant Male Lead, Possessive Male Lead, Calculating Male Lead, Chaebol Male Lead, Ordinary Female Lead, Wounded Female Lead, Misunderstandings, Reunion Story

Male Protagonist: Yoon Guk (17/29) – Executive Director of ‘Hotel Onyx.’ In the past, he lived with his disabled mother and younger brother. After ‘that incident,’ he parted ways with Hyeon-soo but has secretly been supporting her ever since. His true feelings remain a mystery to everyone.

Female Protagonist: Kim Hyun-soo (17/29) – Teacher at the writing studio ‘Sseum.’ She grew up as the unwanted child in her family, constantly compared to her older sister. Blamed for causing ‘that incident,’ she was ostracized by society and bore the weight of judgment throughout her life.

When to Read This: When you’re curious about how fate’s twists and turns will unravel the tangled threads of destiny.

Relatable Quote: “Misfortune has a smell. That’s why you can’t help but sense it before it strikes.” <<less

Yun Ling was a humble little palace maid.... more>>

She had a secret: she knew that the Sixth Prince, currently confined to the Cold Palace, was destined to be the future Crown Prince.

To avoid misfortune, she volunteered to take care of him in the Cold Palace.

The Sixth Prince, Xie Jue, was cruel, ruthless, and possessed a violent temper. He was suspicious and guarded towards her, constantly mocking and threatening her.

But no matter how he treated her, Yun Ling remained by his side, diligently serving him without complaint.

“What do you want?” he asked coldly.

Yun Ling gently coaxed, “I only wish for Your Highness’s well-being. Your Highness’s wishes are also my wishes.”

Xie Jue scoffed, “A lowly person, using sweet words to deceive.”

Yun Ling didn’t mind. She continued to care for him with utmost devotion and consideration.

When he ascended to the East Palace, becoming the heir apparent, second only to the Emperor, she used his influence to escape her own misfortune and seek revenge. Then, she vanished without a trace in a blaze of fire.

—

Zezhou, thousands of miles away from the capital.

Yun Ling worked as a female tutor, teaching court etiquette to the daughter of a minor official.

Hearing that a carefree Prince had arrived from the capital, Yun Ling feared being recognized and wrote a letter to resign.

But she was informed that the Prince was merely passing through and had already left, and she was asked to continue teaching.

A young servant led Yun Ling to the courtyard. As she pushed open the door, a blizzard swept in, covering the standing man with a blanket of silver.

His face was cold and stern, radiating an aura of frost. He approached her step by step,

“For three whole years, I’ve finally found you.”

…

In the dim room,

Yun Ling knew his cold and unforgiving nature, his intolerance of deceit. She slowly closed her eyes, awaiting his judgment of life or death.

In the silence,

Xie Jue leaned down and held her in his arms, his grip as if he wanted to crush her. His eyes were red-rimmed, his voice low and fierce,

“I’ll make you my Crown Princess. Don’t run away again, or I really will strangle you.”

…….

#Turns Out Her Sweet Nothings Were Just To Coax Me#

#Since She Coaxed Me, She’ll Have To Keep Coaxing Me Forever# <<less

In the 23rd year of the Longfeng reign, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace had been deposed for five years. Once a figure of otherworldly grace, he was banished to the imperial mausoleum, crushed under endless humiliation. That same year, the Emperor, blinded by the pursuit of immortality, let the West Bureau eunuchs seize power. At the helm was Xue Shu, the Chief Eunuch of the West Bureau-a man whose influence eclipsed the court, silencing opposition with a single wave of his hand.... more>>

Even the throne itself danced to his tune. Princes grovelled and schemed, desperate to curry favor, hoping he would elevate them to the imperial seat. But no one could've guessed that Xue Shu would one day retrieve the deposed Crown Prince from exile and personally help him ascend to the throne.

The once untouchable, iron-fisted eunuch, who held the empire in his grasp, willingly knelt at the feet of the resplendent new Emperor, offering himself as nothing more than a footstool.

On the eve of the enthronement ceremony, Yin Chengyu bathed and burned incense. The infamous Nine Thousand Years (Jiuqian Sui) cradled the imperial robes in his arms, personally dressing the future Emperor.

In the full-length bronze mirror, the scarlet-robed Chief Eunuch of the West Bureau wrapped his arms around the Emperor-to-be, lowering his head to breathe in his scent, his voice a husky whisper laced with a mocking smile: "Your Majesty has finally achieved your ambitions. Might you grant me the chance to fulfill mine?"

But it was all a dream.

Yin Chengyu woke, yanked from the memories of his past life. It was the 17th year of Longfeng. He was still the noble and untouchable Crown Prince. His mother's family had yet to be slaughtered, and he hadn't been confined to the mausoleum, isolated and helpless. There was still a chance to change his fate-by roping in that scheming eunuch and wagering everything on one final, desperate gamble.

Then he met Xue Shu again. <<less

I was taken as a prisoner of the kingdom.... more>>

Then, the hero of the kingdom showed interest in me. <<less