Zhou An woke up one morning as the Emperor of the Qianyuan Empire. He initially thought he could revel in the company of beautiful women and wield absolute power over the world.... more>>

However, he discovered he was merely a puppet emperor, a pawn used by the Empress Dowager to maintain stability before her own ascension to the throne. He was expendable, liable to be discarded at any moment.

On the empire's borders, foreign tribes were restless, taking advantage of the new emperor's lack of authority, perceived weakness, and the ensuing chaos within the court and the country to invade. They clamored to execute the "incompetent ruler" and "save" the people of Qianyuan from their plight.

Demons wreaked havoc, ghosts ran rampant, sects proliferated, and righteous-demonic wars ravaged the land, causing widespread suffering.

Zhou An activated his cheat, the Map of Mountains and Rivers.

Lighting up the harem map, he obtained the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Records.

Lighting up the main palace map, he obtained the Qianyuan Dragon Armor.

Lighting up the Eastern Palace map, he obtained the Son of Heaven Swordplay.

Lighting up the Western Palace map, he obtained the Universe Steps.

Lighting up the entire imperial palace map, he obtained the True Dragon Energy. <<less

Reborn as Fang He, a palace maid who boiled water in the tea room of the Qianqing Palace.

【Double virg*n + Exclusive Favor + Sister Swap Marriage + Ruthless Imperial Steward vs. Lazy Beauty】Jiang Yunshu transmigrated into the life of a lowly concubine-born daughter of the Western Ping Marquis Household. With food to eat and a roof over her head, she was content to laze around, hoping to remain an unnoticed shadow in the household.... more>>

Her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Zhaohua, was renowned throughout the capital, and an imperial decree summoned her to enter the palace as a concubine.

But after a high fever, Jiang Zhaohua refused to go, even if it meant death—instead, she forced Jiang Yunshu to take her place.

Jiang Yunshu: "…Has my sister lost her mind? Handing such immense fortune to me?"

—

The marquis’s legitimate daughter, Jiang Zhaohua, had been reborn!

In her past life, on the very night she entered the palace, the emperor died suddenly. She was seized by the all-powerful Imperial Steward, going from the emperor’s concubine to the Nine-Thousand-Year Eunuch’s woman.

Yet after seeing her once, the Steward never laid eyes on her again.

She went from a noble daughter to a lowly maidservant, living in unbearable misery…

Then, she heard that the concubine-born sister she once despised had married a poor scholar—who later topped the imperial examinations, rising step by step to become the Prime Minister, elevating her sister to the rank of First-Class Noble Consort!

After her rebirth, Jiang Zhaohua made her younger sister take her place in the palace while she married the poor scholar.

After the sister swap, she waited eagerly for her husband to rise to power.

But she waited… and waited… and waited…

Her husband never climbed the ranks.

Instead, she found herself kneeling at the feet of her once-lowly sister, Jiang Yunshu, no longer even worthy of looking up at her.

The Imperial Steward, ruthless and cruel to the world, doted on Jiang Yunshu alone, showering her with unparalleled glory and favor. <<less

Mo Yunxuan was brought to the wrong world by the system, and the system also collapsed for the most part. ... more>>

Good news: After transmigrating, he inherited the title of Duke of Wei, possessing 200,000 Imperial City Guards.

Bad news: A bunch of Children of Destiny and antagonist protagonists have extremely strong troublemaking abilities, and he is nothing at all...

He, a powerful duke with 200,000 Imperial City Guards, seems to have become a background character for cleaning up the mess afterward?

It would be fine if he could enjoy life in peace, but why are so many people plotting against my Wei State Duke's Mansion from the start?

Or is it that the swords, sabers, spears, and halberds of my Wei State Duke's Mansion are not sharp enough?

***

Mo Yunxuan just wanted a bowl of spicy hot pot. Instead, he got transmigrated. And a broken system. Now, as the newly-minted Duke of Wei in a high-martial world brimming with cultivators and scheming nobles, Mo Yunxuan is woefully unprepared.

His system, a glitching mess of Crusader troop summons and magical beast essence extraction, seems hilariously out of place.

Forced to navigate treacherous court politics, manage a legion of suspiciously loyal Imperial City Guards, and deal with a growing cast of scheming rivals and destined heroes, Mo Yunxuan must learn to adapt, or risk losing everything - including his head. But as he struggles to make sense of his system's bizarre functions, he begins to suspect that his arrival wasn't a random accident, and that the system's errors might hold the key to a much larger, and far more dangerous, game. <<less

Hang Yu descended into a Three Kingdoms world where the heavens have shattered, Outer Gods lurk beyond the sky, and twisted horrors roam a dark, eldritch land.... more>>

Everywhere are terrifying, warped monsters; even the famous generals and legendary heroes of history have been corrupted into unspeakable abominations, trapped in endless nightmare loops, ens*aved and warped by the will of the Abyss, unable to die in any normal way.

By chance, Hang Yu obtains the mysterious Abyssal Relic, the "Heavenly Dao Cube," granting him the ability to summon "players" as his loyal followers and citizens.

And he quickly discovers—

the more times his players die, the more rewards and resources he gains!

For the sake of his growing domain,

for the survival and rise of all races,

he has no choice but to make his players suffer even more!

Random Player：“Even though I've been slaughtered by Demonized Lü Bu tens of thousands of times, this game is just way too fun!”

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【Dark Fantasy Three Kingdoms + Demonized Generals + Eldritch Horror Style + Fourth Calamity + Nation-building Sim + Souls-like Suffering Gameplay!】

【Not a traditional Three Kingdoms historical novel—no prior knowledge needed to enjoy!】 <<less

In her previous life, Song Tangning was the most pampered lady in the capital, but because of a concubine-born woman, she died at the hands of her own dear brother and her childhood fiancé. They took everything from her, destroyed her life, and raised the concubine-born woman like a shining sun while stepping on her like mud. Song Tangning was disfigured, had her legs broken, and was imprisoned in a dilapidated courtyard for years until she was strangled to death.... more>>

Upon her rebirth, Tangning vowed never to be that stepping stone again. Her cold-hearted and biased brother? She disowned him. Her cousin who loved the white lotus? She cut ties. Her indecisive fiancé? She broke off the engagement.

When the concubine-born woman’s true face was exposed, her brothers and ex-fiancé knelt before her, begging for forgiveness. Song Tangning remained indifferent: “Forgiveness? Hmph, I’d rather burn you to ashes and scatter them to the wind.”

She already had a new "brother"—although this new brother was a eunuch with a bad reputation, known for his cruelty and ruthlessness. Just the mention of "Chief Eunuch" could make children cry. Yet, when he called her "Little Begonia," his voice was as gentle as can be.

…

When Xiao Yan was first alone with Tangning, people whispered that it was inappropriate: "I am a eunuch," he said, "What propriety?"

Later, in a room filled with warm fragrance, Xiao Yan held the little girl whose eyes were flushed from drinking: "Little Begonia, your brother dotes on you."

...

[Keywords: Fake Eunuch] + [Everyone faces retribution] + [Brother faces retribution] + [No forgiveness] (Key phrases: Begonia's Drunken Longing, Rebirth of the Duke’s Legitimate Daughter, The Duke's Legitimate Daughter Reborn, Xichun Xie, The Chief Eunuch’s Beloved Wife) <<less

Luo Lin transmigrates to an alternate world and becomes the new King of the Kingdom of Qian. At this critical juncture, Luo Lin binds himself to the "Foolish Monarch System." According to the system, as long as he ruins his kingdom's fortunes, he can become the Lord of Earth itself, sharing its fate, ruling over life and death, and living for billions of years!... more>>

Thus, Luo Lin begins his reign of chaos.

- Allowing the harem to interfere in state affairs? "Fine! Empress, come, sit beside me and help review these memorials!"

- Ministers resigning? "Approved! Now, summon back those exiled officials and promote them!"

But gradually… things take an unexpected turn.

“His Majesty the King of Qian is wise! Today marks the day our great Qian unites the six nations!”

The court officials and generals cheer as one... <<less

In the myriad realms, there are these people. They don't want to become stepping stones for the protagonist.... more>>

Some of them have their own ideals, haven't harmed others, and just want to live well. But in the end, they are all turned into stepping stones by the protagonist.

Let's see how our ordinary person grows step by step, changing the Fate of others and also changing their own. <<less

Transported into the role of the Emperor of the Great Zhou, as long as he ruins the national fortune, rewards are given, and he could even ascend to immortality. Being a wise ruler is too hard, but being a foolish emperor should be easy, right?... more>>

Thus, Li Tian promotes eunuchs, establishes the Western Bureau to oversee the officials, cancels morning court sessions, lets the empress review memorials and meddles in politics, and relies on powerful in-laws to control the government, allowing the military power to weaken...

But...

"Your Majesty, the Western Court has captured hundreds of corrupt officials, and now the court is clear, with harmony among the people!"

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue has collected one hundred million taels of silver in taxes, and the people live in peace and prosperity!"

"Your Majesty, the general has destroyed seventeen countries, and the territory of Great Zhou has expanded threefold. Numerous small states have sent envoys to pay tribute to Your Majesty..." <<less

Gu Yuanbai transmigrated into a BL novel as a weak, sickly emperor who barely had any sense of presence in the plot. The novel was a story of the struggle to gain the political power and love between the future regent and the first beauty in the capital, and he was supposed to serve just as a backdrop board.... more>>

Gu-wildly ambitious-Yuanbai: Don’t make me laugh.

He was the emperor—why would he let go of his power instead of expanding the national borders and leaving his name in the annals of history?

*

Xue Yuan, the son of the current supreme general and the future regent, hiding a burning ambition, accompanied his father into the palace for the first time. That day, he looked up, hidden among the crowd of courtiers, and caught a glimpse of the young emperor’s face.

Naturally rebellious, he sneered, thinking contemptuously that the little emperor looked prettier than the palace ladies. With this too-beautiful appearance and weak body, how was he planning to rule the country?

By making people take pity on his frailty? <<less

Three Emperors have died in quick succession. The prince whom nobody had taken notice of unexpectedly succeeds to the throne. He is quickly plunged into... more>> layers upon layers of danger. The Empress Dowager dislikes him, wishing to install a younger, more obedient Emperor. His half-brother dislikes him, accusing him of stealing the throne that is rightfully his. The palace attendants and servants dislike him, believing that he is not a true Emperor. The Child Emperor must save himself. <<less

Upon waking up one morning, Lin Qingyang found himself transformed into a s*um cannon fodder in the world of a tyrant novel! In the original story, the cannon fodder, due to coveting the male lead’s beauty, used schemes to force him into becoming a male concubine when he was forced to hide his identity. In doing so, the cannon fodder crushed the last shred of humanity in the male lead. The ending for the cannon fodder was predictable.... more>>

Now, Lin Qingyang, watching the future tyrant already bound the upper body with arms tied behind the back and rope looped around the neck, felt as if he was witnessing his own impending torture.

Lin Qingyang: ... Perhaps I can still cling on to life.

From then on, amidst conspiracies, battles, and dangerous situations, Lin Qingyang became a constant presence by the future tyrant Chu Lishu's side. He became the only one willing to protect him with his life, never to betray him.
　　　
After reclaiming the throne, and seeing Lin Qingyang's 'wholehearted devotion,' Chu Lishu decided to endure personal discomfort to not disappoint his beloved. His ears turned crimson, and in a hoarse voice, he said, "Whatever you want... I'll agree to all of them."

Excited, Lin Qingyang thought to himself: Gold, fertile land, beauties, and the freedom to travel and enjoy life.

Not long after, Lin Qingyang, riding in a luxurious carriage laden with gold and beauties, found himself surrounded by a large army, unable to move even a step forward.

A figure in bright yellow leaped into the carriage, driving away other people and leaving only Lin Qingyang behind.

Watching Chu Lishu's increasingly fierce and ruthless gaze, gradually turning red, and seemingly covered with a layer of watery light, Lin Qingyang felt that something was amiss. The voice of the tyrant was hoarse, aggrieved, yet tinged with a stubborn madness.

"Traveling? You can only go with me, otherwise, don't even think about taking a step anywhere!"

On that day, surrounded by the army, they waited for a long time before the carriage slowly returned to the palace.

The next day, an imperial edict was issued, announcing the emperor's empress.

Having just been woken up, Lin Qingyang supported his almost broken waist, looking at the imperial edict. Can he still be saved if he runs away now?

PS: The couple (CP) has no blood relation or legal kinship. <<less

Qu Dubian, a former celebrity who rose to fame through calculated "green tea" acting and fan voting in his past life, transmigrates into the body of a young prince in the Great Zhou Dynasty whose mother died early.... more>>

Not only does he have just 3 days left to live, but he's also bound to a [Disease Simulator] to extend his life.

There are three ways to increase lifespan:

1. Daily martial arts practice check-in, adding one day of life.

2. Experience diseases, write papers for the system, help the system archive and upgrade, adding three months of life.

3. Make friends, increase their favorability to 60, adding one year of life.

Qu Dubian understands one thing deeply: to gain favorability, helping in times of need is better than adding flowers to a brocade.

A small eunuch about to freeze to death? Save him!

The cheap emperor father, the neglected young master of the Minister's family, the bored imperial concubines in the harem, the only son of a marquis family, hostages from enemy countries...

Qu Dubian transforms into a filial(?) son/best friend/chat companion/playmate/soulmate, and the slowly increasing lifespan value makes him incredibly gratified.

The [Disease Simulator] is also a divine tool for avoiding the terrifying waves of succession struggles!

To exit the imperial power struggle, Qu Dubian stages a battlefield "accident," rescues his exiled elder sister (a royal princess) who was married, and fakes total disability—blindness and crippled martial prowess.

From now on, he can comfortably rest on these military achievements that can protect him for a lifetime, living peacefully.

This move is super profitable!

However—

The Eastern Depot's Chief gives a sinister look: "This one's life was saved by the young prince. Investigate for me, who exactly made a move on the battlefield!"

The newly crowned top scholar looks sickly: "I've schemed all my life, only for a wise ruler. If the wise ruler is in darkness, I'm unwilling to take office."

The young marquis, now the Northern Garrison General: "Imperial power has crushed to this extent, why does Your Highness still harbor kind thoughts?"

The adoptive mother who never cared about worldly affairs: "My son has suffered such a calamity, if this palace still turns a blind eye, how can I be called a mother?!"

The imperial concubines gather in Cining Palace, their resentful red-rimmed eyes leaving the emperor speechless.

In an instant, the princes are all on edge, schemes are churning in the capital, and people's hearts are in turmoil.

Qu Dubian, who only wants to live peacefully: "..."

Help, save me!!

#They all want me to ascend the throne, but I just want to live peacefully#

"Wild geese fly in cold beyond the pass, the winding melody crosses the border*.”

*pun for Qu Dubian (literal meaning

曲 (Qǔ) – Melody, tune

渡 (Dù) – To cross, to pass over

边 (Biān) – Border, edge) <<less

On JJ Live, a livestream channel named [Apocalypse] appeared.... more>>

Viewers entered the channel to see a dimly lit room with a pale-faced boy slowly tilting his head, his crimson, pupil-less eyes wide open.

The viewers outside the screen transformed into prairie dogs.

【Ah ah ah, I can totally handle this kind of endearingly silly zombie cub!】

Fans became addicted to raising the little zombie, determined to nurture him into the most refined zombie of the apocalypse.

【Zai Zai, take an umbrella. The sun’s been really harsh on zombies lately.】

Ye You: “Okay.”

Apocalypse Realm: Zombie Emperor’s Cultivation

Magic Realm: Necromancer God’s Cultivation

Cultivation Realm: Underworld Lord’s Cultivation

Cultivation Realm: Co-Master of the Six Realms’ Cultivation

User Guide:

☆ No CP, Quick Transmigration, Level-Up, Nurturing System

☆ Livestream Channel Cloud Raising A Little Zombie

Content Tags: Apocalypse, Quick Transmigration,Shuangwen (feel-good novel), Livestream

One sentence summary: Ah ah ah, I can totally handle this kind of endearingly silly zombie cub!

Concept: No matter how difficult the situation is, as long as you have a firm determination, you can be reborn in Nirvana. <<less

Bai Zhi is an eunuch—a fake eunuch.... more>>

In her past life, the empress bestowed upon her a wife, the princess of a fallen kingdom. However, when the crown prince attempted to assault her wife, he was killed in self-defense.

In the end, the fake eunuch and the princess of the fallen kingdom met their fate by being beheaded in public, their lives filled with humiliation and absurdity.

When Bai Zhi opened her eyes again, she found herself reborn one year earlier, when the beautiful and tragic princess of the fallen kingdom had just been tied up and thrown onto her bed.

This time, she only wanted to survive, but as she tried to leave, she was stopped.

The princess, with teary eyes, clutched her sleeve and asked, "Husband, won’t you take me with you?"

Bai Zhi replied, "From now on, I can only live a hard life of farming. You should find your own way."

Princess: "I am willing to accompany you in a life of men plowing and women weaving."

Bai Zhi: "..." But I am a woman! <<less

Lin Yan transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty and was sent straight onto the imperial throne!... more>>

And if that wasn’t crazy enough, he awakened the [Ultimate Tyrant Emperor System] , and the system goal is to become an Immortal by ruining the national fortune and ascend to immortality?

Fine, forget being a wise and virtuous ruler—this emperor’s going full tyrant mode!

———

“What?! The Fifth Prince is rebelling?”

"Quick! Open the palace gates wide—he must succeed today, no one is allowed to stop him! That’s an imperial decree!”

“What?! My father-in-law is a corrupt traitor?”

"Perfect! Make him Grand Chancellor and First Assistant of the Inner Cabinet immediately!”

“What?! Eunuch Zhao Gao is a cunning, backstabbing schemer?”

"From this day forth, he’s going to be the Director of the Eastern Depot! Go sow chaos in my court!”

“Fifth Brother, hurry up and rebel already!”

“Father-in-law, don’t waste time—seize the throne!”

“Zhao Gao, wreck the government like your life depends on it!”

———

But instead of chaos, what does he get?

“Your Majesty is the wisest ruler in all of history. This humble servant shall dedicate his life to your cause, even unto death!”

Lin Yan: “???”

How the hell am I supposed to ascend immortality if things become like this?! <<less

Between a relationship with love but without s*x and a marriage with s*x but without love, which would you choose?... more>>

In this story, buried deep within the annals of Song Dynasty history, the Emperor’s beloved daughter chose the former.

In the eyes of Censor Sima Guang and the rest, the story’s female lead “doesn’t respect the teachings of her elders and doesn’t know the meaning of virtue. She acts as she pleases, absolutely fearless. She has frequently disobeyed her Royal Father’s orders and disgraced her husband’s family’s ancestors,” while the male lead “doesn’t keep to his station. His sinful crimes have grown as tall as a mountain. He should be publically executed.” Their universally shocking and immoral love is hidden within the criticism of these moral articles.

“Mistaken meeting, on Taoyuan Road.
A hazy sunset covered thousands of miles.
My lord is leaving and I can’t make him stay.
Under the autumn moon, a spring breeze blows.
The peach blossom petals scatter like red rain.
The face I long for has disappeared from view.”

– Collection of Musings, Second Work, Taoyuan, Tang Dynasty – Anonymous

Please note: Each raw chapter is naturally divided into parts, and each part is essentially a full chapter in itself. <<less

There is a little-known secret in the Ji family of the Imperial Academy: the eldest daughter of the Ji family, unloved by her parents due to an inauspicious birth date, has a twin sister who has been lost and living elsewhere.... more>>

The two sisters, living vastly different lives, have developed contrasting personalities.

The elder sister is weak and easily bullied, simple and unsophisticated; the younger sister is vengeful, ruthless, and kills without blinking.

In the political turmoil of the court, disaster strikes the innocent.

The elder sister is schemed into marrying her father’s archenemy—Huo Xian, the infamous Commandant who recognized a traitor as his father.

Huo Xian is notorious for his ruthless methods and association with eunuchs, despised by many. He is also infatuated with beauty, with a harem filled with countless concubines, each as cunning as the next.

While everyone was mourning for the elder sister’s fate, little did they know that the one sitting in the bridal sedan heading to Huo household was no longer a meek and easily bullied innocent.

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On the wedding night, facing her notorious husband, Ji Yuluo pretended to be frightened, trembling so much she fainted from fear.

Huo Xian found it boring and didn’t visit the inner courtyard for several days.

One day, by chance, he returned home and saw one of his beloved concubines struggling for help in the water while his timid new bride sat nearby, casually applying nail polish, and said nonchalantly, “What’s the rush? She won’t die.”

The other concubines knelt nearby, trembling as if they had seen a ghost.

Huo Xian watched with interest.

Later, he stared at the sparkling water droplets on the beauty’s neck, his gaze dark and unreadable—

“Tsk. She truly is an ancestor, my ancestor.”

Huo Xian, despised by everyone, walked a path of betrayal and isolation until he met someone who, in the face of extreme danger, handed him a blade to cut through the waves.

– Even if my name is forgotten in history, I will stand by him.

Mad (Loyal) Dog Villain × Scheming Beauty

Reading tips:

The male lead is physically and emotionally clean; the harem mentioned in the synopsis is just a setup. <<less

Eunuch x Prince... more>>

Evil x evil

Yang He died in the summer of the first year of Changxi. He was sentenced to death by the new emperor – Ji Yao. Yang He was a very beautiful and powerful eunuch. He climbed the ladder and reached the highest position of power. After he won the fights against the Xue and Qi families, the Xie family unexpectedly struck. They enthroned a puppet emperor and took over the country.

Yang He wakes up after being beheaded, fifteen years earlier. He meets a young and abandoned prince – Ji Yao. He appears to be just an innocent and malnourished young boy.

The second time they meet, Yang He drowned someone in a lake. Ji Yao saw it, but there wasn’t fear in his gaze, instead, there was fascination.

In a trance, Yang He heard Ji Yao say: ” Yang He, I stole the throne and you ab*sed your power to harm the country. We are in the same boat. No one is cleaner than the other. Even if we are infamous for eternity, we will be together and inseparable for the rest of our lives.”

……………………………………….

Author’s:

I had initially hoped for a gentle puppy, but what I got was a wild, untamed dog. This story, “Prince x Eunuch,” is set in ancient times, a BL (Boys’ Love) tale with a medium-length plot. It revolves around the relationship between a prince and a beautiful eunuch who has maintained their true appearance. This is a story of rebirth and features a younger partner.

In the early stages of their connection, both characters are nothing short of drama queens. One pretends to be submissive, while the other plays the role of a gentle soul. Both can be labeled as villains, with the aggressor being a tad bit eccentric. Keep in mind that the protagonist’s values in this tale may not necessarily align with the author’s values. <<less

Gong protagonist, he was a eunuch in his past life and became a film emperor in this life. That's it.

“The ‘Departed King’ is born!”... more>>

The inner palace of the Daikou Empire is thrown into chaos after the body of an unborn baby is found in the coffin of a concubine who was rumored to be mu*dered. After receiving the Empress’s instructions to calm the commotion, the beautiful eunuch Son Enmei sets his eyes on a lady-in-waiting named Touka, who is dozing off amidst the panic over the ghost. Though she has a lovely face like a flower, she has no ambition or aspirations. She also seems completely immune to Enmei, who had seduced many court ladies. The only time when Touka wakes up is when she is faced with a corpse, for she has an extensive knowledge of autopsy… <<less

Bai Zhi is a eunuch—a fake eunuch, to be precise.... more>>

In her previous life, the Empress betrothed her to a fallen princess as a wife. However, when the Crown Prince tried to violate her wife, he met his end instead.

As a result, the ultimate fate of a fake eunuch and a fallen princess was public execution. Their lives were a mix of resentment and absurdity.

Upon opening her eyes again, Bai Zhi finds herself reborn a year earlier, at the very moment when the stunning yet tragic fallen princess has just been tied up and thrown onto her bed.

This time, all Bai Zhi wants is to survive. But as she’s about to leave, her path is blocked.

The fallen princess, with reddened eyes, clutches tightly at her sleeve, asking, “Husband, are you leaving without taking me along?”

Bai Zhi replies, “I’ll be living a hard life, farming in the fields. You’d best find your own way.”

The princess answers, “I’m willing to join you in living a life of farming and weaving.”

Bai Zhi is left speechless: “…But I’m a woman!”

1. The story develops slowly, with no emotional foundation at the start.

2. It contains many imaginative settings, with historical inaccuracies regarding Bai Yue.

3. The writing is simple; this should be considered a pastoral narrative. <<less

It's laughable that after a century of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it crumbled due to the decline of the royal heirs. Not only did a fool ascend the throne, but also a eunuch seized great power.... more>>

Wu Jing found himself in the shoes of the last imperial son of the Great Zhou, a recently crowned emperor who was perceived as a fool. He watched as people took advantage of his ignorance, serving him a meager meal of vegetables and plain rice.

Fists clenched, he grew angry.

Outside the palace hall, palace maids gossiped:
"That little emperor is quite handsome."
"If only he weren't a fool."
"The Ninth Thousand Years probably won't tolerate the restored normal emperor sitting in this position."

Wu Jing felt deflated.
He had to swallow his pride and continue pretending to be a fool.

Until one day, as he passed by the imperial garden, he accidentally saw the unpredictable and ruthless Ninth Thousand Years, known for killing without blinking, wearing a crane-patterned court robe. The red sleeves draped gracefully on the ground.

The Ninth Thousand Years squatted down, revealing a side profile with a smiling expression, extending a slender hand, feeding... a wild cat!

This cat was one of the wild cats in the imperial garden.
The next day, at the same spot, he saw the Ninth Thousand Years feeding a limping stray dog.

The third encounter was in the imperial study.
Wu Jing sat stiffly on the grand dragon throne, with a eunuch beneath his feet, a ten-year-old who accidentally spilled tea on the Ninth Thousand Years' robe, now frantically bowing.

Blood streamed down his face.

After a moment, someone came to take the little eunuch away, but the man sitting in the chief minister's chair suddenly spoke in a gentle tone, "Forget it, he's just a child."

Wu Jing shifted his black eyes.
Ning Qinghong turned his gaze, "Your Majesty, please let me review your lessons during this time."

"Gurgle—"
Wu Jing awkwardly looked at his stomach, a sudden insight striking him. The semi-grown teenager tilted up a pretty little face, his black eyes innocent, "Brother, I'm hungry."

Ning Qinghong narrowed his eyes slightly, picked up a pastry, "Come here." He fed the little emperor like he was feeding a kitten, coaxing him to finish.

Rumors spread that the Ninth Thousand Years suffered from a mental illness.
Sometimes smiling, sometimes cruel and tyrannical.

Wu Jing, who regretted hugging this thigh too late, hid in the wardrobe of the sleeping palace, hearing calls from outside.

Ning Qinghong, with a cold face, spoke in an oddly soft tone,
"Wu Wu, aren't you hungry?" <<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

For three years, Rong Shu lived in the shadow of a love that was never hers. When her husband, Gu Changjin, reclaimed his identity as the lost prince, her fate was sealed with a single poisoned cup. It was at that moment that Rong Shu understood—nothing had ever been a coincidence.... more>>

Three years of cold indifference had made one thing clear: Gu Changjin loathed her.

Yet fate had other plans—when she awoke, she had returned to the day after their wedding.

Determined to break free from the chains of the past, she sought only one thing—an early divorce, a clean slate. But as she unraveled the truth, she discovered that her past life’s death was no accident and that from the moment of her birth, she had been ensnared in a far greater scheme.

Even in the deepest abyss, one must still strive toward the light. Even as an abandoned pawn, one must march forward—unyielding, unafraid.

This is a story of dual rebirth, where two souls wade through the fog of their past lives to uncover the hidden truths. A tale of deep love, intricate power plays, and fateful redemption, filled with breathtaking twists, emotional intensity, and a romance that burns slow but bright. With elegant prose and a masterful balance of politics and passion, this novel is a true gem. <<less