There is a certain large country in the central plains of the mainland. In the imperial court of its emperor, there is a girl. Her name is Maomao, a pharmacist from the pleasure district, who is currently working as a maidservant in the inner palace.... more>>

The girl, who surely can not be considered a beauty, is keeping a low-profile waiting for her contract to end. She is confident that she will not be “visited” by the emperor. During that time, she learns about the short lives of the children of the emperor. Maomao, hearing that the two surviving children are critically ill, begins her investigation for the cause—.

Set in the middle ages of the East, the “Food Taster” girl continues to solve difficult cases in the imperial court one after another. <<less

Cao Cao said, "This child will become the war horse of our family."... more>>

I have become a blood relative of the Cao Cao family during the Three Kingdoms era.

So, I will shine to my heart's content. <<less

Xu Yunqi attended a palace banquet and was mistakenly assigned by the drunken emperor to marry the most esteemed young master of the capital, Pei Muheng. Everyone said Xu Yunqi was lucky to marry such a golden husband; even the Xu family believed so.... more>>

Upon marriage, she found out that Pei Muheng had a childhood sweetheart from a well-matched family whom he had initially intended to marry.

On their wedding night, Pei Muheng was indifferent and distant, establishing three rules for their relationship. Xu Yunqi silently agreed to all of them. After marriage, they treated each other with respect, living a peaceful and uneventful life, with Xu Yunqi always staying within her bounds.

Pei Muheng, elegant and noble, was the most favored grandson of the emperor. He could have chosen any noble lady in the capital, but his grandfather's random matchmaking assigned him to Xu Yunqi, a daughter of a common official family. Despite his displeasure, he had to accept the imperial decree. He spent most of the month in the palace, and his impression of his new wife was that she was gentle, quiet, and did not cling to him. After they consummated their marriage, he found her to be delicate and diligent in managing the household. Despite her humble origins, he thought he could live with her peacefully until old age. However, during a banquet, he unintentionally discovered that she had a "white moonlight" (someone she cherished deeply) in her heart.

Pei Muheng, who always prided himself on being decisive and emotionless, found himself tossing and turning at night, experiencing the pain of unrequited love for the first time. <<less

Shi Jiaojiao was a novelist who specialized in abusive stories. She was unintentionally electrocuted one night while staying up late to write more dog-blood. She was ens*aved by the reader’s complaint system. To survive, she had to travel in all of her books and perform assignments.... more>>

In the first book: Shi Jiaojiao transmigrated to a vicious white lotus that caused the second male lead to go blind.

Shi Jiaojiao: Damn, did I write this story! What’s going on!

The second book: She was transmigrated as a young vicious wife who took away the male lead’s sole remaining properties after he was gravely injured and went bankrupt, causing him to postpone treatment and end up spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

Shi Jiaojiao: What is the title of this book?! This is impossible!

The third book: She was transmigrated as a s*umbag woman who abandoned her son and family. She was greedy for wealth and coveted the position of a concubine. From the depths of hell, the spirit of the husband who perished on the battlefield crawled back.

Shi Jiaojiao: This must not have been written by me! Woo woo. I want to go home. <<less

After getting betrayed and killed by the only person she’d loved, Miss Shang wakes up in the body of the cowardly crown prince Shang Wuxin, who, due to her own circumstances, was actually a girl cross-dressing as a boy. After inheriting the crown prince’s memories, Shang Wuxin has three things on her agenda:... more>>

1. Clean up the house

2. Gather loyal followers and soldiers

3. Get the throne <<less

The Jiang and Song families have been friends for generations. Before Song Wan was born, she was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian. The two grew up together, and she was confined to the inner courtyard, learning everything to prepare to be a wife in the Jiang family. The young man, ambitious and high-spirited, left for the frontier to build his career before reaching adulthood. Before leaving, Jiang Xingjian personally put a white jade hairpin on her. With a promise to wait for him, Song Wan kept him in her heart, even if he died on the battlefield. She insisted on marrying into the Chengyang Marquis's mansion, holding his memorial tablet.... more>>

She kept the young man in her heart and remained a widow for six years, only to see Jiang Xingjian return to the capital with his beloved. The young man's beloved behaved strangely, and during the summer, she made ice and supported the Marquis's mansion with firearms. Song Wan watched as he embraced the girl, showering her with endless affection. She also saw him personally take away the power of the household from her hands only to make the girl smile. <<less

Ruoxi is a strong-willed and headstrong woman, known for arguing with princes and even brawling with noble ladies. Emperor Kangxi himself humorously nicknames her “the thirteenth missy who tries her damnedest” Originally, Ruoxi was a modern-day office worker living in a bustling city. However, a twist of fate sent her through the tunnel of time, landing her in the treacherous court of the Qing Dynasty. ... more>>

With her knowledge of Qing history, Ruoxi found herself immersed in a world of political intrigue and royal power struggles. Despite knowing the deadly consequences of getting involved in the nine princes' competition for the throne, her heart compelled her to engage—because here, she finds both the man she loves and those who love her. What kind of future will Emperor Kangxi arrange for Ruoxi? How will she navigate the uncertain path ahead? Would her choices alter history, or would she be swept along by the current of events?

Ultimately, whom will Ruoxi choose—Eighth Prince, gentle and warm like jade, or Fourth Prince, cold on the outside but passionate within? Or perhaps someone entirely unexpected? Even as she finds love in this distant past, when all is said and done, what awaited her? Who will stand by her side when the storm had passed and the sun set? In the face of overwhelming love, what would her final choice be? <<less

The second side story volume of Saiunkoku Monogatari. Includes three side stories and a bonus story. The stories primarily cover the origins and development of Shuurei and Eigetsu’s friendship with Ran Ryuuren.... more>>

Story 1: Arrival At the Capital! The Ryuuren Typhoon

The imperial examinations are fast approaching and the renowned Ran Ryuuren arrived at the capital. But his brother, Ran Shuuei, was not very happy about this. Ryuuren, however, was happily bothering his “dearest friends,” Shuurei and Eigetsu.

Story 2: The Great Pursuit For a Successful First Love!

The Autumn Festival was approaching. It was an event where lovers expressed their feelings to each other. However, would Shuurei and Eigetsu’s first Autumn Festival in Sa Province go smoothly?

Story 3: For my Dearest Friends of Heart~ Ryuuren’s Provincial Capital Tour Guide ~

In pursuit of his “dearest friends,” Ran Ryuuren arrives at the provincial capital. His special sight seeing tour across the Sa Province completely turned Shuurei and the others upside down. <<less

“The person who succumbed to binge-watching until four in the morning, Su Li Mo, might just be the first.... more>>

Upon waking up, she found herself transformed into the Pure Consort of Emperor Qianlong’s harem. Not only was she 32 years old, but she also had an eight-year-old eldest son, a son barely two years old, and, oh, a new-born daughter who hadn’t even reached a month old yet. It’s utterly heart-breaking.

To make matters worse, historically, this Pure Consort only lived to be 47 years old! And her children suffered even more! Her second son passed away at the age of 47, her eldest son at 26, and her youngest daughter at 23…

Save me! Save me!”

“Emperor Qianlong lived to be 87 years old, and there were several concubines in his harem who managed to live past 70, with some even outliving Qianlong by an additional two years.

Upon calming down and carefully considering it, although the harem may be wicked, as long as one earnestly perseveres and takes good care of their health, perhaps one could still live to a ripe old age of 99… as a seasoned old salted fish.”

PS: Genuine Salted Fish Daily Life: What’s the Meaning of Palace Intrigue When Lying Flat and Living Until 99 Sounds so Blissful?

The entire harem is in turmoil, while only the female lead is leisurely lying flat, living a salted fish lifestyle, and eating melons.

As long as we survive, we’ll make it!

The goal: to live a peaceful life until old age, surrounded by descendants! <<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

A Tale of an Emperor’s Struggle... more>>

A Chronicle of Passion and Romance

A Semi-Legendary Account of the Warring States

A Ruthless Rise to Power

The 31st prince of the Great Kang Kingdom, Long Yin Kong, an ambitious and cunning royal, willingly goes to the Qin Kingdom as a political hostage. Overcoming countless life-and-death crises and entangling himself in numerous breathtaking romantic affairs, he ultimately returns to his homeland with the help of extraordinary women, strategists, and warriors. There, he seizes the throne and unifies the world under his rule.

This is the story of a royal illegitimate child’s rise from hostage to emperor—an epic of growth, strategy, and power. It is also a tale of the unforgettable devotion and dazzling allure of remarkable women, whose stories of pure love and passion could move the heavens and earth. <<less

She came from a modern secret society. Cold and heartless, her appearance is nevertheless enchanting, and thinks of men as playthings. But someone plotted against her and her body was thrown into the sea. ... more>>

When she woke up next, she had transmigrated to become the youngest Empress Dowager of the Feng Yu dynasty. Her beauty is unparalleled and her heart is poisonous like a snake.

Poisoning the imperial concubines to death, executing the emperor, her means are cruel and bloody, truly hateful!

Her old lover, the new emperor absolutely hates her? Not only does he want to banish her to the cold palace, he also dares to slap her in the face?

The court ministers can’t wait to execute her under the law?

The imperial concubines in the inner palace are all hypocrites and vicious?

With an enchanting smile, if a tiger does not show her might, they will treat her as a decoration? Ever since the Empress Dowager has been reborn, the inner palace will never be peaceful again!

Hooking up and joining the imperial uncle for no reason, then teasing the prime minister. If nothing happens, she will find a small bun to ab*se, then sit back and watch a bunch of imperial concubines fight among each other. Her days are exciting and smooth. Except, why are all these men stripping naked and ask her to be responsible for them?

[Imperial Uncle Edition]

“The Empress Dowager seems to be in a good mood these days!”

“Yes! It’s indeed good”

“The peach blossoms in this King’s courtyard are in full bloom. I wonder if the Empress wants to come over to see them?”

“Looking at them is fine! However, imperial uncle, can you remove your hand from my leg?”

[Prime Minister Edition]

One night, a certain Empress Dowager appeared on the cold and stoic prime minister’s bed. She lifted his chin with one hand and wickedly ravaged him. Looking at the ‘unsatisfied’ man below her, she evilly and charmingly smiled. Her voice was filled with temptation: “If it is painful, please tell me. I will be more gentle.”

The cold and stoic prime minister’s eyes flashed. However, he uncomfortably turned his head away. His earlobes were red as blood pearls!

[Man Slag]

“Empress Dowager! What else do you want before you are willing to let go of the Empress?”

“Get out!”

“Empress Dowager! What do you actually want?”

“Throw him out!”

“Jinghua! Whatever you want, I can give it to you. But, first release the Empress!”

“Castrate him and throw him “. <<less

Su Zi Li lives as a normal high school student who unfortunately died in a fire incident and was sent into an unknown historical world... more>> and transmigrated into the body of a prince of a kingdom. He thought he was lucky that he can live the life of riches but soon find out that he’s a hostage? So he wanted to escape his fate, but when the ML find his complete change of personality attractive and wanted to have a taste, what will he do? <<less

She comes from the modern era, quirky and clever, with extraordinary acting skills. Emperor Shengwu is a ruler who excels both in civil and military affairs, able to bring peace to the nation and win battles thousands of miles away, an Emperor who holds the power of the world in his hands and commands all forces underfoot. ... more>>

Yun Mengqing, with her stunning beauty that could overthrow a kingdom, uses her looks as a weapon to seduce the emperor. Walking under the moon, they share romantic feelings; sending roses conveys love, filling the heart with sweetness; a five-day love letter, with affection lingering long; playful teasing, with a strategy of playing hard to get; crying in a captivating way, arousing pity; painting seductively, showcasing extraordinary talent; dancing with breathtaking grace, unmatched elegance... Her seductive tactics are endless, causing him to initially tremble, then fall in love, and ultimately feel pain, with his entire heart and soul moved by her.

The female lead is the most beautiful throughout the story, charming and seductive. The male lead is a mature, steady 30-year-old man, an emperor with great power, not pure, experienced, and caring.

The female lead not only makes the emperor fall step by step, but also makes readers blush and their hearts race.

Author’s Warnings: The male and female lead have many interactions, both sweet and passionate, not a double-virg*n couple, slight palace intrigue, with a 15-year age gap. If you can accept these warnings, continue reading. Love and care. <<less

I possessed a supporting character in a reverse harem novel.... more>>

As a young concubine who gained the interest of the emperor. The concubines and male lords eventually killed her for treason.

Fortunately, I possessed her just as she was entering the Imperial Palace. Everyone in the Imperial Palace was wary of me, but didn’t hate me yet. I don’t need nor want to be loved by the emperor.

“Come to my room tonight. I’ll read you a fairy tale!”

"Woo, don’t cry. I’ll give you this.”

But why is everyone so soft towards me? I don’t understand. <<less

“I really want to taste it…” Lazily leaning against the imperial bed, the man l**ked his lips, his fingertips lingering on the tempting delicacy in front of him.... more>>

“Of course you can,” the boy’s replied nonchalantly, without changing his expression, “if you want to see me bleed to death, Fa…ther…” He leisurely pronounced the last two words. The six-year-old Qi Mingyue moved the hands away from his waist, ignoring the expression on the man’s face, and stood up to leave.

When he was the number one of a host club, he died from a gunshot. When he woke up he was a prince, and he met that man. The cunning and two faced, flirtatious and inconsistent man, but when it came to himself, it was unconditional love and care… so what if they were father and son?

As an emperor, he had encountered many people, and to him, there was but little difference among them, which made life dull. However, this prince subverted his perception. Gentle and profound like water, cold and indifferent like the moon… so what if he was destined to bring calamity, having mu*dered his own mother?

Just showering him with love and indulgence would be enough. <<less

Shen Wen was a weak woman who did not fit in with the General’s family and only envied those who were refined and dignified. When her father and brother were killed and the Shen family army was destroyed, she was accused of being the one who offered up the evidence of her father’s defection to the enemy in the name of righteousness, and was subsequently strangled to death by her husband.... more>>

Only then did Shen Wen realize that she had lived this life in vain. She was so ashamed and resigned that her soul actually lingered in the human world for a thousand years, until one day she returned to this world…. <<less

Even if you die, even if you are reborn…... more>>

You will never be able to leave me!

Unable to accept the Emperor who was engulfed in obsession and madness, he killed himself.

But a hundred years passed by…

and he was reborn again, as though it were fate's cruel joke,

And with his memories of the past intact at that!!

He vowed never to see the Emperor again, but he hoped that he had at least forgotten all his memories…

He could not escape him even in death…

Now he faces the reincarnation of the Emperor once again. <<less

"People... scare me." A genius dollmaker who despises human interaction!?... more>>

Kō Rin'u, a reclusive girl with a deep hatred for people, possesses the unique ability to create living dolls.

When the new emperor hears rumors of her talents, he commands her to come to the palace to protect the court's concubines, who have been plagued by a series of unfortunate events.

Chō'un, the official sent to escort Rin'u to the palace, is an efficient yet emotionally detached man.

"Please inform the official that Kō Rin'u is dead," she declared, leaving this message behind before attempting to escape on the back of a life-sized ox doll—only to be effortlessly captured by Chō'un.

Reluctantly starting her work in the inner palace, Rin'u finds herself gradually growing as a one-of-a-kind dollmaker while spending time with the laid-back Chō'un and the eccentric concubines. <<less

In Qi Zhen’s eyes, Lin Shouyan is like a small, unbridled horse—pure-hearted, with his entire heart set on him. Qi Zhen quickly falls for him.... more>>

Meanwhile, in Lin Shouyan’s eyes, Qi Zhen is just a character he’s crafted—a naive persona pulled down from the pedestal, who has to learn everything himself, as Lin teaches him about romance hand-in-hand.

After advancing Qi Zhen’s corruption mission, Lin Shouyan decisively withdraws!

But the corruption level is too high! Now he has to go back and save the world?!

No worries. The system has given him a new cover, a new appearance, a new identity. Lin Shouyan returns!

But—why can Qi Zhen recognize him at a glance and precisely track him down? <<less

After crossing over, she became a disregarded and abandoned concubine in a cold palace. ... more>>

What? Her living expenses were cut off in the palace?

No problem, she had a spatial artifact, so she didn’t worry about food.

What? The emperor turned out to be a greasy, fat middle-aged man?

No problem, she earned enough money by selling illicit books and planned to leave the palace.

What? The incredibly handsome man in front of her is actually the emperor?

His enlarged charming face dangerously approached her and he asked, “Beloved, where are you going?” <<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

Zhou Qing: Not to mention her crossing, even the father of the original owner was also a transmigrator, an ancient dandy!... more>>

Farming? Would not!

Raising pigs? Would not!

Eating chicken? Yes!!!

Zhou Qing embarked on a road of no return to urge her father to study to live a rich life like all heroines who had crossed over.

One moment: Father was kind, and daughter was filial

Next moment: The chicken was flying

The male lead: The first step to pleasing his wife was to help his father-in-law to study. <<less

*Disclaimer: They are not actually cousins.... more>>

In the third year of Changping, the Empress Dowager brought back a girl from outside the palace, naming her as her niece and the emperor's cousin.

This cousin was exceptionally beautiful, captivating the entire nation. The young gentlemen of the capital were all eager to marry her. Various gifts flow like a river, sent to the palace.

One day, the emperor went to the Cining Palace. Observing his beautiful cousin sitting on the pavilion, flipping through portraits of young men from the capital, the emperor approached her and asked in a low voice, ‘Which one catches your eye? I shall decide for you.’

The beauty trembled slightly, about to rise, but the emperor chuckled, "Cousin, no need to be polite."

From then on, everyone knew that this cousin was the apple of the emperor's eye.

***

The young lady of the Prime Minister's Mansion has always been predicted to be the future empress since she was young, but unfortunately the emperor has shown no interest in her.

Upon hearing about the emperor’s beloved cousin, she decided to win his favor through her. Xie Yan (the cousin) truly spoke to the emperor on her behalf.

After Xie Yan brought up the matter of choosing the empress, the young emperor, with lips curved in a smile, absent-mindedly caressed the green jade cup in his hand.

Just as Xie Yan finished asking for his opinion, he nonchalantly drawled, ‘Regarding the Empress… Why don't I choose cousin?’

Xie Yan: ‘…No, she won’t do.

#I treat you as my cousin, you want me to be the queen#
#Why is it so difficult to be a good cousin# <<less