【Time Travel + Workplace Competition + No Lazing Around + Ambitious Female Lead】... more>>

Overachiever Shen Wei traveled through time and found herself as the lowest-ranking maid in the grand residence of the Yan Prince.

The Yan Prince held a prestigious position, but his consorts were all content to live dull lives. The noble-born princess consort was as tranquil as a chrysanthemum; the concubine sought a life of monogamy; the reincarnated woman was utterly disillusioned with the Yan Prince and had given up on striving for anything; and the other timid concubines dared not make a move...

The queen of workplace competition, Shen Wei, declared: Don't stop me! I'm going to outwork these unambitious slackers!

...

The Yan Prince had grown accustomed to the stagnant atmosphere in his harem, until a particularly skilled courtesan appeared.

This concubine was stunningly beautiful, adept at both literature and dance, hardworking, and always brought him fresh excitement. The Prince couldn't help but take a second, then a lifetime-long, look at her.

Years later, Shen Wei became the all-powerful Imperial Noble Consort, with children and the emperor's exclusive favor.

Meanwhile, the princess consort remained as tranquil as ever; the concubine was aging and had yet to experience a monogamous life; and the reincarnated woman was still eating simple meals in her modest abode...

After half a lifetime of striving, Shen Wei finally reached retirement and revealed her true nature, fully embracing a life of leisure. The retired emperor interjected: "You competed for favor just to retire?"

Shen Wei snacked on melon seeds: "What else?"

Living is all about retirement!

The retired emperor was even more surprised to find, in midlife, that other men were vying for his wife's affections! <<less

Ji Jinyou traveled into a bloody palace fighting novel and became a cannon fodder three-year-old princess, living with her unpopular biological mother in a remote palace.... more>>

In the book, the concubines fought to the death and were dead one after another. The princes died or were disabled, and none of them survived.

In the end, the throne fell into the hands of a sinister and s*upid clan member, and soon, it was destroyed by the enemy country.

The nine princesses and their daughters were poisoned to death at the palace banquet where the concubines competed.

—

Ji Jinyou counted on her fat fingers, oh, there are still three months to live. It is better to live than to die, so she decided to actively save herself.

But every time she tried to change the plot, she would suffocate for no reason.

Risking the risk of almost dying, she tried several times to remind the relevant parties, but no one paid attention to her, the three-year-old baby.

Unable to change, Ji Jinyou had to give up.

But she didn’t know that everyone could suddenly hear her voice. <<less

In her previous life, Yun Ying advanced cautiously, rising step by step from a low-ranking Cairen (Talented Lady) to the position of Virtuous Consort (Shufei). For a time, she enjoyed overwhelming favor, just one step away from becoming Empress—yet she died young in the palace, succumbing to illness.... more>>

Now reborn to the age when she had just entered the palace, Yun Ying looked back on her past life and felt it wasn’t worth it. She finally came to terms with everything. From then on, she busied herself strolling with birds, teasing cats, admiring flowers, and sipping tea—planning to live out this life peacefully and leisurely.

Who would have thought—

“Your Ladyship, His Majesty has bestowed two more bolts of cloud brocade.”

“Your Ladyship, His Majesty has sent over your favorite Jingting Green Snow tea.”

“Your Ladyship, His Majesty has summoned you again tonight.”

By the time she had ascended to a position even higher than in her past life, adored above all others in the palace, Yun Ying still couldn’t quite understand:

How did she end up becoming the most favored consort in the entire harem all over again?

Zhao Chong, without rhyme or reason, gained an unusual ability—to hear the inner thoughts of those around him.

He used this opportunity to gradually reform the court, but also kept a respectful distance from the two-faced concubines of the harem.

Until he discovered the unique Yun Ying.

At first, Zhao Chong found that among the six palaces, only Yun Ying made him feel truly comfortable and at ease. Naturally, he favored her more and more.

Later, Zhao Chong showered Yun Ying with affection, flipping her nameplate repeatedly, thinking she must surely be delighted—until he accidentally overheard her inner complaint:

[It’s so cold, and I have to get up early again to serve the Emperor?]

Zhao Chong: “…”

The next day, before dawn, not wanting to be disliked anymore, Zhao Chong carefully and quietly got out of bed, afraid to wake the beauty lying beside him.

The chief eunuch witnessed it all and silently sighed to himself:

Her Ladyship’s imperial favor is truly unmatched! <<less

Consort Yi, who was breathtakingly beautiful and the most doted on in the imperial harem, had a nightmare about the future. ... more>>

The crown prince was deposed. The fourth prince ascended the throne. Her sworn enemy, Consort De, became the empress dowager. Her son, the fifth prince, was not allowed to have an important position. The ninth prince died while he was imprisoned. The eleventh prince died of an illness during infancy. Although Kangxi spoiled her with sweet words of love, he took in many women in his later years and cast her aside.

Kangxi urged the new emperor that if Consort Yi was domineering and disrespectful after he passed away, then the new emperor did not need to take his feelings into consideration.

In the end, she died in desolation.

After awaking from her dream –

Consort Yi: We are not going to bother.

Whoever wants to be the favoured consort can go ahead and be the favoured consort!

The emperor didn’t say anything, but knew deep down that out of all those in the imperial harem, only Consort Yi had his heart.

She was beautiful, considerate, thoughtful, and knew how to handle various situations. Once in a while, she had a bit of a temper.

But suddenly, one day, Consort Yi went on strike. In order to refuse his favour, she did everything she possibly could.

Yun Xiu: I am jealous and malicious…

Kangxi: ??? <<less

When the protagonist woke up, he discovered that he had become Song Qingshu, who had his meridians destroyed in a contest of martial arts and... more>> was banished from his sect. He also found out that this was a chaotic world that incorporated Jin Yong’s 14 novels. What will he do now? <<less

Husband, Xue Duan has been out of date for three months, do you not love me anymore ? TvT... more>>

On Shangyuan's Lantern Festival , a banquet was held in the Imperial Garden. Officially, it was in the honor of the monarch and his officials, but in fact, it was to select a princess consort for His Highness the prince Dongbei.

At the banquet, Ying Ying, the daughter of Marquis Cheng'en, bowed down and offered a song, Clouds Over the Rivers Xiao Xiang. At the end, she softly said : "The official's daughter has no talent ; I've made a display of my poor skills"

A man dressed black brocade who sat at the center coldly interrupted her "Since you know you have no talent, then don't show yourself."

Everyone turned silent, with no one who dared to refute. The young miss of the Ming family who was sitting at the last seat of the table took a glance from afar, only to feel that His Royal Highness King Dongbei was rude and arrogant to the extreme, really not a kind person.

Later, the bridal chamber was full of candles, the wine was exchanged, and the red candles were shining.

The young miss of the Ming family shivered when helping him undress.

The man suddenly talked, asking her to play the tune Wild Geese Come to the Sand Dune.

She pretended to be courteous and happy, but she was so nervous that she forgot to refuse, so she only tried : "Since I am not talented, then... why... why show myself?"

She raised her eyes to glance at him, but saw a pair of eyes that seemed to refrain from smiling, "You are not untalented, this prince actually thinks, my wife is very beautiful." <<less

Chen Xi looked at the soldier who had just hurled a several-hundred-pound boulder with disbelief, gazing at the sky. Is this really the late Eastern Han Dynasty?... more>>

Lu Bu, single-handedly breaking through an army of ten thousand, seems scientifically impossible. Zhao Zilong, with genuine dragon soul possession, slicing through a mountain with one strike—could this really be a human? Dian Wei, single-handedly protecting Cao Cao while slaying thousands of enemy cavalry—this combat power is off the charts!

Something seems off. Chen Xi casually waved a feather fan, creating a powerful gust of wind, and sighed, “This must be a myth. Even I seem abnormal.” <<less

In the fourth year of the Chengzou Emperor's reign, a nationwide selection of women was held to enter the palace. Jiang Xueyi, the second daughter of the Minister of Justice, a third-rank official, was chosen to enter the palace.... more>>

Everyone inside and outside the palace knew that the Minister of Justice was a just and fair man, with a reputation for being strict and impartial, earning him the nickname "Iron-Faced Yanluo" (a reference to the god of the underworld). However, few people knew that his daughter, Jiang Xueyi, was a beautiful and gentle soul, with a lovely face and a kind heart.

In the harem, where women competed for the emperor's favor and plotted against each other, Jiang Xueyi stood out as a breath of fresh air, with a warm and gentle demeanor that won her many admirers. Among the 11 new women selected to enter the palace, she was the most favored by the emperor and was nicknamed "The Flower of Eloquence".

However, only Jiang Xueyi knew how difficult it was to survive in the treacherous world of the palace, where one misstep could lead to disaster. But she was careful and strategic, always thinking several steps ahead, and managed to navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries to rise through the ranks.

From her initial position as a noble lady, Jiang Xueyi rose to become the emperor's favored concubine, and was renowned for her beauty, intelligence, and kindness. The Jiang family was filled with pride and honor, and everyone in the palace admired and respected Jiang Xueyi.

But what people didn't know was that beneath her pure and gentle exterior, Jiang Xueyi was a cunning and ruthless player, who would stop at nothing to achieve her goals. And when she wasn't smiling, it was often a sign that someone was about to meet a terrible fate.

Note: The female protagonist has a very stable emotional state, always smiling, but when she's not smiling, someone is usually in for a world of trouble.

One-sentence summary: In the six palaces, the women's faces are devoid of color, but the intention is: no matter when or where, always love yourself the most. <<less

Wan Anran traveled through time and became a small concubine in Kangxi’s harem.... more>>

The original owner of the body was seriously ill and dying and was ignored. She survived but lost her favor. She tried to fight for a position in the palace but was crushed. Later, she would have to be a concubine in the harem for more than 40 years. There is only one word to describe it: miserable!

And Wan Anran’s mission is to eliminate the original owner’s resentment by becoming the first person in the harem.

Wan Anran: ………You are making things difficult for me.

Of course, there was also good news. The original owner was the longest-living palace concubine in the Qing Dynasty, living to the age of ninety-seven.

Wan Anran, who has no ability to fight in the palace, quickly made a decision. Screw your mission! She plans to retire early and be a concubine in the Qing Palace who eats and drinks happily and lives a long life.

For example, how about a barbecue first?

Once she started, she couldn’t stop. Barbecue, hot pot, and fried chicken legs, french fries, hash browns, and mashed potatoes, skewers, cold noodles, and spicy chicken, cream cheese and cheese, biscuits, mochi and cakes…

Wan Anran originally intended to comfort herself with food, but she didn’t expect to hug countless golden thighs with food, and even got promoted from a low-class concubine to a Consort… <<less

The original ancestor of harem novels and the sequel to the nationally popular drama Empresses in the Palace (Hougong · Zhen Huan Zhuan) — Liu Lianzi once again creates a pinnacle of classical perfectionism!... more>>

An epic of survival for women in the imperial harem, a whirlpool of power struggles intertwined with imperial favor.

In the harem, status and power have always been tied to the emperor’s affection. The open and hidden battles among the concubines are like the chill of winter — cold to the very core.

With the Fourth Prince Hongli ascending the throne, the power structure of the inner palace shifts dramatically. The Ula-Nara clan once brought Qingying unmatched honor and status as a secondary consort, but now it feels like a thorn in her back.

The noble favor and affection she enjoyed during her days in the prince’s manor have long faded like passing smoke. All her doubts and grievances can only be buried in the endless time of palace life.

To protect herself, Qingying asks the Empress Dowager for a new name: Ruyi — meaning “beautiful and peaceful.” But can a single word, endurance, truly bring stillness to the ever-swirling undercurrents of the imperial harem?

Note: This novel has 6 volumes. <<less

[Dual Rebirth and Marriage Exchange + Imperial Harem Power Struggles + Non-virg*n Leads + Eventual Sole Favor + Highly Perceptive Female Lead] ... more>>

Both Shen Zhinian and her Dijie, Shen Nanqiao, were reborn.

In their past lives, Shen Zhinian was arranged by her father to marry his impoverished student, while Dijie was selected for imperial selection. Before even sharing the Emperor’s bed, she was granted the title of Guiren. The world believed that Dijie’s status was beyond compare, while her’s was utterly insignificant.

Yet who would have thought—years later, the impoverished scholar Shen Zhinian had married would achieve top honors in three consecutive imperial examinations, rise to the rank of Marquis, and be appointed as Prime Minister. She, in turn, became the youngest First-Rank titled Lady in the empire. Meanwhile, her Dijie, who had failed to gain the Emperor’s favor, spent half a lifetime struggling in the deep palace, only to meet a tragic end after being framed.

When Shen Zhinian opened her eyes once more, she found herself reborn at the moment before her betrothal. Her Dijie was eagerly vying for the chance to marry the impoverished scholar, intending to send her into the imperial selection instead. She couldn’t be more pleased.

That scholar, while talented, was arrogantly ambitious. Moreover, his household was far from welcoming—he had a harsh mother and a difficult younger sister. In their past life, the only reason he had a smooth ascent in his official career was due to her tireless efforts, painstakingly clearing the path for him.

But in this life, all the glory and prestige her Dijie coveted would never come to pass.

Besides, His Majesty was not only young and handsome, but the Empress’ seat remained vacant. Every maiden selected to enter the palace had a chance to compete for that position.

Shen Zhinian had understood since childhood that men were unreliable. She never sought true affection—only wealth and glory.

After all, how could a First-Rank titled Lady ever compare to the Mother of the Nation? In this life, she would be the one to claim unparalleled wealth and honor!

However, Shen Zhinian gradually discovered that the imperial harem harbored not only a transmigrated woman but also a raider equipped with a system.

No matter—off with their heads, and that will do!

Even so, could someone tell her why His Majesty’s gaze upon her was growing increasingly… strange? <<less

The Imperial Noble Consort Is Too Wild and Too Flirty! Your Majesty, How About Picking Another Favorite?... more>>

Being reincarnated as a beggar would be better than being reborn into the imperial harem—Shen Qing was utterly hopeless about her new identity.

The female lead wouldn’t appear for another two years, and in the meantime, she was the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead’s harem. Her father back home was useless, she had no money and no power, and besides waiting for the emperor’s favor, there seemed to be no way out.

To make matters worse, she had a face that drew attention.

If she fought for favor, she had no leverage. If she didn’t fight, she was doomed to be bullied.

Maybe she should just lie low like a salted fish for two years and wait for the female lead to enter the palace and lend her a helping hand? <<less

An Jiu transmigrated into a little palace maid in the emperor’s palace who wanted to climb onto the dragon bed.... more>>

As soon as she opened her eyes, the tyrant stabbed the little palace maid trying to seduce him straight through the heart with a sword.

The next day, the tyrant stabbed the chief palace maid beside a concubine to death.

On the third day, the palace maid who tasted food for the emperor died from poisoning.

Being a palace maid was a high-risk job, so An Jiu decided to work hard, save a lot of money, cherish her life, and stay far away from the tyrant.

But at this moment, she suddenly heard the tyrant’s inner thoughts.

"Ahhh, so annoying, so annoying, so annoying, are these memorials written like dog sh*t? Didn't I already say no peaches, no peaches, no peaches, yet they keep asking, keep asking, keep asking every day."

An Jiu?

"Is the new palace maid an idiot? Standing there like a lampstand? Can't she see my neck is sore and not come over to give me a massage?"

An Jiu moved her feet and tentatively massaged the emperor’s shoulders...

"The desserts from the Imperial Kitchen are choking me to death, has Eunuch Li gone blind, doesn’t even know to pour me a cup of water..."

An Jiu moved over and poured a cup of tea...

Gradually, the palace maids and eunuchs in Guanghua Hall discovered that the tyrant’s temper seemed to have improved a lot...

The concubines in the harem wept with joy. His Majesty’s madness is cured. Does that mean he can now take them to bed...

"Am I a breeding horse? Making me flip nameplates every day. This is a human waist, not a pig kidney... Speaking of kidneys, now I suddenly feel like eating stir-fried kidneys..."

Thus the green nameplate was removed, and a plate of delicious kidneys was served.

An Jiu was promoted from little palace maid to a managing matron...

An Jiu realized she suddenly couldn’t hear the tyrant’s inner thoughts anymore... <<less

[Rebirth + Power Fantasy] ... more>>

Tang Chaoyang was bold, flamboyant, and unrestrained—fond of handsome men.

Fei Yan, a poor scholar from humble origins, entered the capital to take the imperial exams. The moment Chaoyang laid eyes on him, she fell deeply in love.

She forcefully ordered her men to seize him off the street and drag him to the hall for a wedding ceremony. From that night on, their passion burned endlessly.

A year later, Chaoyang gave birth to a son.

The old emperor passed away, and a new emperor took the throne.

Fei Yan transformed overnight—becoming the new emperor’s trusted Prime Minister.

He prepared a grand ten-mile wedding procession and married the daughter of the imperial tutor as his principal wife.

As for Tang Chaoyang, she was deemed disrespectful at court and, by imperial decree from the Empress Dowager, was exiled to the remote and bitterly cold Han City.

Her husband, Fei Yan, looked down on her with cold indifference and said:

“Chaoyang, if you’re willing to become a noble concubine, I can plead with His Majesty to let you stay in my estate. The hardships of Han City… you won’t survive them.”

But Tang Chaoyang refused to bow to fate. She took her son—who had run away from home to find her—and went to Han City. From that moment on, she never looked back.

Later on, the once lofty and noble Prime Minister—

knelt.

And Tang Chaoyang… had long since left him behind. <<less

By an Imperial Edict, Su Yanfeng was sent to another country for a marriage alliance, becoming the Consort of Xiao Qi, the ruler of the Xiao Kingdom.... more>>

It was said that Xiao Qi had a violent and unpredictable temper, killing anyone without even blinking an eye. Everyone spoke of him with fear, trying to avoid him at all costs.

Su Yanfeng, however, wasn’t afraid of him. Confident in his beauty and wisdom, Su Yanfeng thrived at Xiao Qi’s side.

—

Xiao Qi, as the Supreme Ruler, held the power of people’s life and death in his hands. However, this powerful man found himself helpless before only one person.

As he watched in growing irritation as Su Yanfeng casually used the Imperial Seal to crack nuts, Xiao Qi issued a chilling threat: “Su Yanfeng, don’t think that I won’t dare to kill you!”

With a nonchalant grace, Su Yanfeng sat on Xiao Qi’s lap and sealed his lips with a tender kiss: “Your Majesty wouldn’t bear to.”

A blush crept across Xiao Qi’s face as he sputtered, averting his gaze: “Who said I wouldn’t bear to?! Get off!” <<less

In her previous life, she loved a prince who didn’t love her back. She was framed and her heart was torn out. After rebirth, she wanted to live unrestrainedly, but accidentally married Ling Chen, the Fourth Prince who was calculating, manipulative, and had bad reputation.... more>>

Conspiracy, hypocrisy, greed, framing, blackmail, she took them all one by one. Getting a big payoff for a small effort, love is like a sharp knife!

Lan Ling: Why did Wangye climb over the wall and come to my room?
Ling Chen: Why do you think I’m here?
Lan Ling: Does Wangye likes climbing to someone else's bed in the middle of the night?
Ling Chen: Presumptuous! How is this someone else's bed? <<less

Cheng Wanyun died suddenly. After traveling to the past, she barely enjoyed any good days before being labeled as a low-ranking concubine in the Yuqing Palace.... more>>

Cheng Wanyun: "..."

Everyone knows that the life of Yinreng ends in misery. But now, Yinreng is still a young man, only fifteen years old—handsome, bright, gentle, and proud of himself.

Cheng Wanyun calculated and found that there were at least twenty more years before Yinreng would be imprisoned and die.

So... she decided to lie down for now. If it’s a waste, then so be it. Anyway, she wasn’t going to move.

Let them imprison him, what’s the difference where she lies down?

Others were busy vying for favor, dancing in the garden in winter wearing thin silk. Cheng Wanyun was curled up by the stove, watching the snow while nibbling on delicious roast duck.

Others were busy scheming for power, secretly sowing discord to incite punishment in the palace. Cheng Wanyun was raising her child, taking care of cats and dogs.

Others were busy forming factions, with the First Consort and Second Consort standing in opposition. Cheng Wanyun was sipping on milk tea, playing cards: "Boom!"

She had unknowingly reached the forty-seventh year of Kangxi's reign and finally wondered: Why hadn’t she been discarded yet?

After Yinreng accepted Cheng Gege (Low-ranking concubine) as his concubine, he slept with her, occasionally having strange dreams, all of which came true. Over time, he remembered more and more. It turned out those were his past life memories—conflict with his father, infighting with his brothers, the early death of a younger brother, his eventual downfall, and his death in isolation.

Despite his fragmented memories, he cautiously navigated every step, walking on thin ice. Meanwhile, Cheng Gege... slept soundly without a care.

Yinreng: So angry.

But he still gently lowered his head and tucked the blanket around her.

Perhaps the divine heavens knew his path would be full of hardship, so they blessed him with a small lucky star. He was bloodied, wielding a sword through the battlefield, while she was his peaceful haven, his paradise. <<less

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

The divine beast cub living in the Classic of Mountains and Seas opened its eyes and became the little prince of the Qichao royal family.... more>>

The little prince had no mother, and no one to love him.

—-It seemed like he wouldn’t live past the age of three.

——

The cub who transmigrated in didn’t want to die like this.

He struggled to move his short legs, stumbling out to find food for himself.

Bang!

The cub bumped into the most favored but ruthless noble consort in the harem.

Cub: “Fin, finished.”

——

Later, the most arrogant and impatient noble consort, seeing the mischievous cub climbing trees, spent the whole afternoon coaxing him gently.

“Cub, be good, mother loves you the most. Come down, mother won’t scold you.”

——

The cub, favored and spoiled by the noble consort, had the ability to foresee the future.

He saw the beautiful but lovesick noble consort mother, ultimately executed by the ruthless dog emperor.

The eldest brother, who had the greatest talent for governing the country, died wrongly due to human error

The bright and passionate second sister was offered to the aging emperor of Great Qing for reconciliation.

The gentle and smiling third brother, the year after the eldest brother’s death, followed him.

The domineering fourth brother, the reserved and shy fifth sister…

None of them had a good ending.

Their country was also destroyed by the cruel young crown prince of Great Qing.

——

The cub, who foresaw the ending, looked at his beloved mother and siblings.

He puffed up his cheeks and changed everyone’s fate one by one!

For the lovesick noble consort, the cub helped her.

For the brothers and sisters who were to be sacrificed to Great Qing, the cub packed his little bag and went himself!

——

Seeing the cub being sent away, the royal brothers, sisters, and noble consort looked at the palace gate, their eyes red with tears.

The noble consort mother was completely cured of her lovesickness and began to reform the ruthless dog emperor.

The princes no longer fought internally but tearfully swore—

For the cub’s humiliation today, they would repay it in the future!

——

In the eyes of relatives, the cub would surely be humiliated when he arrived at Great Qing.

However, no one expected.

The most ruthless crown prince of Great Qing was now half-kneeling by the bed, coaxing the drunken cub.

“I won’t destroy your country, I won’t let you be the fallen country’s little prince.”

“Whatever you say, goes.”

——

*Childhood sweethearts, collectively pampered cub

*Very sweet

Tags: Court Nobility, Devoted Love, Sweet Story, Ancient Fantasy, Light-hearted

One-sentence Summary: The cub is working hard to save the country today!

Intention: Strive to live in adversity!

The little divine beast Ling Rui transmigrates to a country on the verge of destruction and becomes the youngest prince. He conquers the Niangniangs, princes, and princesses in the palace one by one. Using his foresight ability, Ling Rui changes the painful fate of his loved ones one by one, and while healing his loved ones, he is also loved by them.

This story is light-hearted and warm, witnessing the process of a country’s decline to revival through the perspective of little Ling Rui. The characters created by the author are lovely, and the story is very healing. <<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

"I Became a Character in a Magic Academy RPG Game Full of Only Female Characters.... more>>

…A Spy from the Demon King's Army." <<less

Xia Changge is a timid and honest cultivator who has practiced for eighteen years without even killing a chicken.... more>>

His ordinary life changed after his fellow Daoist next door went out to seek opportunities, and begged him to help take care of his wife and daughter… <<less

[Traditional palace struggle novel] ... more>>

In the fifth year of the Cheng’an era, a grand selection was held throughout the country.

Shen Ji was one of the most outstanding candidates from the Lingzhou region, known for her exceptional beauty. Her features were delicate, and her skin was as fair as jade. Her eyes were especially striking, with a beauty mark at the corner of her eye that made her look captivating.

She had a gentle and charming personality, which made people want to pamper her. After gaining favor, she spent three consecutive nights with the Emperor and was quickly promoted from a lowly cairen to the prestigious Baolin, becoming the most favored concubine in the palace.

When Lin Guifei pretended to be ill to gain attention, Shen Ji covered up the coldness in her eyes and leaned against the Emperor’s knee, looking up at him with tears in her eyes: “Will you come back to me, Your Majesty?”

Qin Yuan’s heart softened, and he, who was normally taciturn, rolled his throat and changed his mind: “Yes, Zhen won’t leave.”

Shen Ji was born into a humble family and had seen many men in her life. She knew what she wanted: the Emperor’s favor, wealth, and prestige. She wanted to change her fate and rise from a lowly status to the top of the imperial hierarchy.

Everyone in the palace said that Shen Ji’s favor was due to her good fortune, but only she knew that her journey from a commoner to a imperial concubine was a precarious one, like walking on thin ice.

Qin Yuan was a ruthless and heartless emperor who had never put any woman in his heart, always doing as he pleased. He initially favored Shen Ji because she was obedient and beautiful, and being around her made him feel at ease.

However, he couldn’t explain why his gaze always seemed to linger on her subconsciously.

One-sentence summary: Step by step, she gains favor and becomes the most favored in the six palaces.

Theme: In adversity, one must leave room for hope. <<less

Yun Si is just a low-ranking palace maid.... more>>

She's not a good person, but she's a beauty.

She knows her lowly status, even if she leaves the palace, marrying into a noble family as a concubine would be considered a great honor.

She's accustomed to the luxurious life in the palace and can't go back to her old life.

So, she set her sights on the Emperor.

Everyone says Yun Si is cunning and has gained the Emperor's favor.

But no one knows, after being favored by the Emperor, Yun Si remained a nameless and title-less palace maid for two whole years.

Tan Yuanchu initially noticed Yun Si because of her clumsy and seemingly clever flattery.

He kept Yun Si by his side for two whole years before finally granting her the title she wanted.

He watched coldly as Yun Si became arrogant and domineering after gaining power.

Until the end, Tan Yuanchu realized that he wasn't just infatuated with her beauty, but with everything about her, including her hidden thoughts that she thought she had concealed well.

[You're smart, so I'll be a bit foolish.]

[What you see may not be what I want you to see.]

PS: This is a palace struggle novel, not a sweet story, the male lead is not a virg*n, please don't read if you're not interested. <<less

He is Xi Liang’s legendary emperor: a decisive and ruthless king; a man of supreme wisdom; a cunning strategist.... more>>

According to legend, he once conferred the love meant for the three thousand concubines in his harem onto one woman, while the world watched in envy.

According to legend, he once executed a hundred people for her, turning the palace into a purgatory overnight.

According to legend, he ultimately sentenced that same woman to death by execution…

A conspiracy that swept through the country resulted in her tragic end. This lifetime seems to be a repeat of her past life. Can she escape the clutches of fate to attain true love in this life? In both lives, she was the Emperor’s wife, but is that ruthless man really her true love mandated by Heaven?

Did she really die, just like that?

In the end, beyond the veil of lies and mysteries, who exactly was she? Was she a woman that he truly loved, or was she merely a chess piece to be used in his political machinations?

The stories passed onto later generations remain fraught with conflicting opinions. <<less