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The Tale of Saiunkoku, set in the ancient fictional empire of Saiunkoku, follows the story of Kou Shuurei, a descendant of a noble family that has fallen on hard times. Her lifelong dream was to take the imperial examinations and enter officialdom and serve the country, a path which was forbidden to women. Her father, who served as the Custodian of the Imperial Archives, held a post which offered prestige and respect, but little compensation. Shuurei toiled everyday, teaching in the temple school and working odd jobs to make ends meet. Her plans, however, came to an abrupt halt when the emperor’s Grand Advisor made a startling offer, which was for her to join the inner palace for six months as the young emperor’s consort and educate him to be a responsible ruler. If she succeeded, there would be a hefty financial reward. The path to Shuurei’s dreams, once closed forever, seemed to shine with a new light as Shuurei’s journey begins as a consort in the inner palace. The story follows Shuurei’s journey through the intrigues of court politics into becoming the first ever successful female official in the history of Saiunkoku.
Wandering for fifteen years, Jiang Sheng picked up five elder brothers for herself. For their sake, little Jiang Sheng went through fire and water, desperately making money. The elder brothers didn’t disappoint her, giving everything for their little sister. Until the General’s mansion discovered the switch of the legitimate daughter, and hastily brought her back. But they didn’t treat her well either. Some ridiculed her vulgarity, some laughed at her ignorance, some scorned her coarseness. Yet no one knew, the new top scholar was her brother, the newly rich royal merchant was her brother, the returning victorious little general was her brother, the saintly healer was her brother, and that one… was also her brother. However capable the fake young miss is, does she have five elder brothers to support her? Note: The main characters have no romantic relationships, the female lead has a childish personality and focuses on familial love!!!
Her father is the Prime Minister, Her mother is the Princess of Chang, Among her siblings, all are talented scholars from the Jiangnan region, possessing refined and graceful qualities. “Between scholars and commoners, there is indeed an insurmountable gap.” So, even after marrying into this family, Gao Luoshen still can’t understand – how did this man, a lowly-born warrior from the northern wilderness whom she hadn’t even heard of until recently, dare to propose to her father for her hand in marriage?
Zhao Mian, the Prince of Nanjing, had an encounter with a stranger while he was on a secret incognito visit. Both of them were simultaneously poisoned, and the poison would be released every month on the night of the full moon. They had to engage in a deep conversation in order to survive. The Crown Prince, who was powerful, handsome, and splendid, stared at the unremarkable face of the stranger, and through gritted teeth, he declared, “I can be killed by my elders, but I will not be humiliated.” The stranger was perplexed and asked, “I have no issue with you being proud, but why are you pointing a sword at me?” Zhao Mian sneered and replied, “I would rather kill you than suffer humiliation.” The stranger tried to calm the situation and suggested, “Let’s not get agitated. We can talk after I remove my disguise.” When the stranger took off their disguise, they were no longer a mere passerby, which alleviated Zhao Mian’s anger to some extent. Despite their reluctance, both of them cursed and engaged in a profound conversation before the release of the poison. Later, when Zhao Mian ascended the throne, a neighboring country sent Ambassador Wei Zhenfeng to congratulate him. In the grand hall, Wei Zhenfeng’s eyes sparkled under the clear moonlight as he greeted, “Your Majesty, I hope you are in good health.” Zhao Mian absentmindedly touched his slightly swollen belly and fell into deep contemplation. During the full moon feast for the eldest prince, Wei Zhenfeng arrived uninvited, seething with anger, yet still maintaining a smile. He exclaimed, “I returned home for a brief period, and Your Majesty already has a child? Your betrayal truly caught me off guard.” Zhao Mian responded disdainfully, “Everyone in this world belongs to me. How can I be confined to one person? Someone, remove this ungrateful man from Beiyuan.” As the two were locked in a standoff, an elderly eunuch suddenly revealed the truth. He spoke, “Oh, Your Majesty, you are weak after giving birth, so please don’t be angered!”
The East River Alliance is the world’s biggest clan. Its chief, Mei Changsu, arrived at the royal capital Jinling under the alias of Su Zhe. He brought with him storms of disturbances and fogs of mysteries. A noble young master with dual identities, a Crown Prince and Prince Yu battling for the crown, the empire’s greatest warrior with the Royal Guards in his grasp, a beautiful princess who commands over the border’s cavalry… Amongst these distinguished and powerful people, how did the inconspicuous Su Zhe become the heart of everything? Could the hand behind the scenes of the whirlwind be the remnants of a previous storm? Is he the young general who pursues enemies in snowy nights, or the shadowy tactician with a sickly body who won’t see old age? He returns to the old place and reunites with old friends. He plots and schemes. What is he trying to achieve? This is a story of dark conspiracies and brotherly bonds. Before this story reaches its end, perhaps you can change its course…
Liu Zhenqing was a notorious powerful official in the history of the Zhou Dynasty. It was rumored that he was ruthless, brought trouble to the Imperial Court, used the young emperor as a puppet, and had a disloyal heart. However, heaven had eyes. In the end, Liu Zhenqing was shot through the heart by an arrow and died tragically. No one could calculate how many sins he had committed. They only knew that after his death, a victim dug up his grave in the middle of the night, crushed his bones, and scattered his ashes. After his death, Liu Zhenqing reflected on himself. He, a transmigrator, had been reborn as the favored eldest son of a prominent noble family. How had he become a treacherous official? It was probably because he worked too hard. He swore that in his next life, he would treat himself well. As a result, in the blink of an eye, he became a distant relative of the same clan eight years later. Although he was still the eldest son, he was a love-minded cutsleeve. Moreover, everyone in the capital knew that he was frantically pursuing the man who had dug up his predecessor’s grave, General Huo Fenglie. The people around him still had grudges against him from his previous life, and he was attacked from both sides. Liu Zhenqing: ……How about I keep a low profile? Thus, the traitorous official didn’t want to take revenge, but only wanted to stop trying, escape, and live a wonderful retired life as soon as possible. But when he finally arrived in a carriage at the city gates, the city was sealed shut. When he looked back, the God of War Huo Fenglie, who was supposed to be standing in front of thousands of troops without a change of expression, was in a state of disorder. As if he had lost his manners, he grabbed Liu Zhenqing’s wrist tightly and lowered his scarlet eyes, his voice slightly unstable: You…….where are you going? He said: You can’t leave, come home with me. Liu Zhenqing: …… f*ck! He couldn’t have recognized him, right? According to the rumors, he was the villain who killed his brother, coveted his sister-in-law, and plotted against his country! Thinking of the fate of his last body, he shivered. The little wolf cub finally took home the bone he had longed for. Soon after, the gossiping souls of the people in the capital burned brightly. Wasn’t it said that the General had a person he was deeply in love with, which was why he had refused the Emperor’s marriage offers several times? Why had he started to hide away a lover? Was he hiding that idiot who had originally harassed him? Sure enough, a strong man could be won over with persistence!
A naturally timid engineering student found himself transported to France before the grand revolution, only to become the older brother of the future Emperor Napoleon for some inexplicable reason. Now, he faced a crucial decision: would he seize this opportunity to create his own remarkable destiny or merely cling to this lifeline and drift along?
[Decisive and ruthless] [Ruthless and merciless] [Exhilarating] [Fast-paced] Xiao Ren transmigrated to an ancient world of high martial arts and became a disciple of the Lingfu Sect. His exceptional talent led to his acceptance as a disciple by the sect leader, and his talent surpassed all others in the sect! However, during a sect mission, Xiao Ren was criticized for being too ruthless for killing all the bandits! Xiao Ren: "Evil is evil, regardless of age or gender! Repent and start anew? Try to repent in your next life!" Master: "You insolent fool! You show no remorse and dare to talk back to your elders! You are hereby punished with confinement in the back mountains!" Amidst accusations of hypocrisy and deceit, the Fate Selection System arrives. Xiao Ren sneered, "I don't need your punishment, I'll just kick myself out!" ... After leaving the Lingfu Sect, Xiao Ren joined the dynasty's hegemonic organization that suppressed sects. "I've had enough of those hypocritical sects. This time, I'm going to be a true hero!" With palms he could suppress all heroes, with talismans he could control mountains and rivers, he could slay immortals and destroy ancestors, and reach the pinnacle of martial arts! Manipulating imperial power, rising step by step, turning the world upside down with a flick of the wrist! ...... He rejoined the Lingfu Sect many years later. The main gate was wide open, and the entire family knelt to welcome them. The crowd was filled with trepidation: "We warmly welcome Lord Xiao to the Lingfu Sect, bringing great honor to our humble abode!" Xiao Ren licked his lips. "Actually, I still prefer the unruly way you all were before!"
[Longevity + Genius + Slice of Life + Light Ensemble Cast + Minor Cuts] This is not a traditional Taoist immortality story; it gets better after chapter 100. If you don't like this kind of story, please proceed with caution. If Heaven had not given birth to a true lord, the Nine Realms would have remained in eternal darkness! The Nine Realms Grand Stage awaits, come if you have the skills! He dominated the streets at eight, roamed the countryside at fifteen, entered and exited the palace seven times at twenty-two, became a terrestrial immortal at forty, and reached the pinnacle at one hundred, earning the title of "True Lord" from the world. Transmigrating to another world, I obtain the fruit of immortality and the Book of Creation, and witness the fate of all living beings. To see divine things in human form. He protects one region but cares nothing for public morality and justice; he prefers to live by the law but will stand up for others in times of crisis; he slays demons and monsters but will also intimidate the world and annihilate millions of lives. From man to god, from god to man, from slaughtering all under heaven to reigning supreme in the heavens. ...
【Female Lead’s pleasure-seeking + high IQ palace intrigue + female lead schemes against the entire harem + crazy villain personality】 Song Zhao has always been a woman who spares no means to achieve her goals, and at the same time she lives more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she knew she was chosen by Xiao Jingheng to enter the palace as a concubine, her goal has been very clear: “I entered the palace just to become the Empress, why else? To go cook for someone else?” Therefore, as soon as she entered the palace, relying on her beauty and wisdom, she took steps to win the monarch’s heart, and played with the six palaces in her palm. Anyway, the women in this harem, for the sake of family, for their own favor and honor, there are none who do not compete and snatch, Since this is the case, what she has to do is take preemptive action, Make herself a villain, defeat everyone, and successfully ascend to the Phoenix throne. * At first, Emperor Xiao Jingheng favored Song Zhao, just because of her unparalleled beauty in the harem. The favored concubines often become arrogant due to favoritism, but Song Zhao was different. Not only did she not compete for favor, she always advised Xiao Jingheng to share his rain and dew evenly, and often go to other concubines. Her attitude towards him in her daily life was also visibly perfunctory. This inevitably made Xiao Jingheng suspicious, feeling that Song Zhao was not truly sincere towards him. The innate desire to conquer that emperors possess made him secretly determine to completely possess this woman: Not just her person, but her heart as well. The process of conquering Song Zhao was like climbing the highest mountain in the world. It’s just that Xiao Jingheng never thought: When he climbed Mount Song Zhao, he willingly climbed it for a lifetime. 【No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger】
From the awkward extra luggage of her mother’s first marriage, to the wife of the treacherous minister whose power could overturn the world, Yu Lingxin whose every step was filled with difficulties finally exhausted herself out, closing her eyes with regrets. But, who knew, when opening her eyes once again, she actually returned to her thirteen year old days in the boudoir again. Wait, a certain someone at this time, shouldn’t he be bedridden, how come just this shameless, unable to get rid of?
Due to the Crown Prince of Great qi’s remark, “a calamity to the nation and a bewitching beauty,” her life, already difficult as a hostage, became even more miserable.Now, starting anew, she refuses to use charm to manipulate others. However, despite her current disguise as a man and her focus on making a living through her skills, why does the cold-faced Crown Prince claim that she has a flirtatious look, clearly wanting her to rely on her appearance? She hastily defends herself, wanting to say, “Your Highness, you’ve misunderstood.” But the Crown Prince interrupts, saying, “Enough talk;, I’ll reward you with a meal!”One sentence summary: Female lead: “I struggled for a long time, transitioning from an expert in sweet talk to a queen.” Male lead: “From a cold and restrained prince to a confrontational madman, I’ve fallen a long time ago.”
After transmigrating into a book, the cannon fodder who joined the wrong side didn’t get discarded. Instead, he was coated with beaten egg, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until golden on both sides. The blackened second male protagonist next door cried with craving. In prison, Han Jiao, who was Prince Yan’s top strategist, confidently said, “In the novel, the male protagonist is Prince Yan. The Crown Prince won’t succeed, and Prince Yan will soon come to rescue me.” Before long, Prince Yan was overthrown. The Crown Prince arrived at the prison and stared intensely at Han Jiao. “Heard you were waiting for my older brother to rescue you?” Han Jiao: …… It seemed like the original plot did him dirty.
Everyone in the City of Jing thinks that bestowment of marriage between Xian Junwang and the daughter of the Yi’an Marquis House is to insert a fresh flower into manure. Xian Junwang was that fresh flower and the Di daughter of Yi’an Marquis House was that manure that was not liked. It is said that what is heard is false, seeing is believing. Who knows what the truth really is?
Fifty years have passed since the demon lord’s defeat. Working as a lawyer in a country that honors law, justice, and order, Daniel Lockhart became the court-appointed attorney for the defendant of a certain incident. The girl who proclaims herself the descendant of the hero has been arrested for murder charges.
Li Yunzhu is a well-known beauty within the elite circle, but she is also known for her arrogance and promiscuity, unable to tolerate even the smallest slight. Cao Shao, a young Imperial Uncle, once dreamed of marrying her, but sadly his elders had a change of heart. “Yunzhu, I have failed you with my incompetence,” Cao Shao confessed. “Oh,” was all Li Yunzhu could muster. She didn’t have much affection for Cao Shao, but she couldn’t let it go. It was at this time that Cao Xun, the Great Imperial Uncle, returned to Beijing. In his youth, he had once proclaimed, “A man can’t marry without securing a solid foundation.” Now at thirty years old, Great Imperial Uncle Cao Xun had achieved great success and stood tall and mighty. Li Yunzhu reluctantly agreed, “Fine, I’ll marry him.” The female protagonist is indulged, while the male protagonist is scheming. Neither of them are flawless character. There is a twelve-year age difference between them.
Taking place in South Korea, an ordinary prison ward named Lee Shi-hyun got brutally dumped by his girlfriend. He awakens on the same day, but there’s something wrong with this awakening.
[Mind Reading + Pet of the Group + Transmigration into a Book + System + Pretending to be Weak to Strike Powerful Enemies + Cannon Fodder’s Counterattack] Xiao Chuchu transmigrated with a palace scheming system and foreknowledge about the future into the early-passing cannon fodder princess in the book. Her Father Emperor would be poisoned to death, her Mother Consort forced to die in burial with Father Emperor, her elder brother and entire maternal family – loyal officials – would meet cruel fates! The Xiao Dynasty would soon be destroyed under the new Emperor’s hand. [Mother Consort ah, you did not fight or snatch, yet still incurred the jealousy of the Imperial Noble Consort, who issued an order for you to be buried alive with Father Emperor!] [Elder brother ah, accomplished in both civil and military affairs, yet still viewed with suspicion by the new Emperor after Father Emperor’s death, plotted against and killed at the border pass.] [Maternal grandfather ah, clean and honest your whole life yet still falsely charged by the new Emperor with six major crimes, your whole family exiled and killed!] [Father Emperor ah, you were poison-swapped and killed while concocting elixirs and seeking the Dao by the Imperial Consort. After your death, the new Emperor abolished old laws, killed hundreds of loyal officials, imprisoned top generals, borders lost, people struggling to survive! Our ancestors’ legacy destroyed in less than two years!] As Xiao Chuchu suckled milk, her Father Emperor, Mother Consort, elder brother, and maternal grandfather were all dumbstruck. [Oh no, it’s over.] Xiao Chuchu lamented that she was but a baby, able to do nothing. But very quickly she noticed something amiss – Her Mother Consort, rising higher and higher in rank, Noble Lady, Concubine, Consort, Noble Consort…much favored among the six palaces. Her elder brother, originally unrelated to the throne, was established as Crown Prince. Her maternal grandfather’s family, quite valued and relied upon… Her Emperor Father still hadn’t died! On the contrary, the treacherous Empress, Consorts, and new Emperor met their ends prematurely…? How could things turn out this way? Xiao Chuchu didn’t understand. Soon her Father unified six nations ahead of time, opened maritime prohibitions, started mutual markets, took the Silk Road…the Xiao Dynasty rose to great power!
“The palace doors are like an endless abyss, once through the barrier between that life and this, I can be nothing more but a stranger.” A shy teen’s life is forever changed when he finds himself in a different world one day; a world similar to his own except for the existence of True Qi and the Martial Path. However, before that he has to deal with his impending castration and life as a fake eunuch in the 1000 year old empire of Grand Xia! Watch as Ning Chen battle the Mongol Horde, fight through the depths of Hell and take on God himself with the aid of the mysterious Heavenly Scrolls as the awe-inspiring Marquis of Grand Xia. Will this shy teen remain as innocent and carefree as before or will the hardships of war forever scar him and perhaps cost him his very life?
(Female One-on-One) Zhao Xian, a successful woman dominating in the 21st century, was furious after reading a novel about female dominance where the male protagonist reincarnates to eliminate corrupt officials, and the traitor shares her name. Upon opening her eyes, she found herself transported to a female-dominated world, where she became the feared Zhao corrupt official, with a newlywed husband she hadn’t even consummated the marriage with yet. As someone who had succeeded as a man but failed as a woman, and had never even been in a relationship, she was at a loss for what to do. It’s urgent!
When mountains and seas separate me from my beloved, I shall flatten those mountains and fill in those seas. Eating, drinking and whoring — since his banishment to the Nanjing Ministry of War, these had become Xie Yilu’s entire life. In this lawless age, scholars and Eunuch Faction sycophants clawed at each other’s throats and each grand chamberlain wielded more power and influence than the last. As someone who could not master the arts of flattery and bootlicking, Xie Yilu’s only wish was to be a conscientious minor official. Yet who knew that in such chaotic times, one could still encounter written confessions that sung out in a voice as fresh as the light of dawn? Plum blossoms are but fleeting visitors; only pines will be one’s constant companions. Xie Yilu had fantasised about such a person, but he could never have imagined that this confidant like an immortal ascended from the dust of worldly affairs was actually him?! An old stone lantern stand, a page of powerful calligraphy and a set of heartstrings plucked out of the blue. Looking up at that frosty visage, Xie Yilu could not help but wonder — what is he hiding behind that haughty mask?
In the midst of darkness, the city was seized by enemies under the blanket of the night. She was on the verge of becoming the sovereign king’s imperial concubine, however, he was soon to bring about blood and slaughter. He is ruthless, mu*derous, yet gentle and a reserved tyrant. She is weak, helpless, but a lonely woman with a strong heart. She wants nothing but to escape, yet somehow… she’s deeply attracted to him. He’s cold-hearted, but she provoked tenderness in him. He dares not believe in these gentle feelings. Jiang Shan is like a game and the world is like a chess. In front of him, can she walk away?
Bad news: Xu Yanmiao traveled back to ancient times, but he himself is lazy and uninterested in anything but internet cybersecurity, which is useless in ancient times. Good news: He’s bound to a system. Bad news: The system is called the Gossip System, not the fortune-telling kind, but the kind that contains other people’s private information and scandals. Utterly useless. More bad news: This system is also glitchy, and the extent of the bugs is unknown. Even more bad news: This body is that of a minor official who can attend court meetings, while Xu, the time traveler… doesn’t understand the classics, can’t write with a brush, and is at risk of being exposed for cheating in the imperial exams. Xu Yanmiao: “…” Forget it, just lie low, wait to die, maybe dying quickly could lead to another time travel. … In the court, the emperor was furious about state affairs, and the courtiers trembled in fear. Xu Yanmiao pretended to listen attentively but was actually focused on browsing the Gossip System. [Wow, the emperor just took in a 16-year-old noblewoman yesterday! A beautiful addition! He’s getting stronger with age! And he was tossing and turning in bed all night but still has such a powerful voice now! Amazing!] [This noblewoman used to be the crown prince’s concubine! And the crown prince even knows how to write passionate love letters!] [Wow wow wow! The crown prince sneaked into the grandpa’s harem… hiss—got intimate while the old emperor was attending court! Do it quickly! Why isn’t there any video…] [Huh? Why is there no sound?] Xu Yanmiao cautiously raised his head and glanced around. [What happened? Why is everyone kneeling? Where’s the emperor?] —The emperor went to catch adultery in the harem. * The “imperial exam cheating” bomb finally exploded. Xu Yanmiao couldn’t explain why his handwriting on the exam paper didn’t match his usual handwriting, nor could he answer why he didn’t understand the classics. The evidence prepared by the ousted crown prince of the emperor hit the nail on the head, and his personal bodyguard was ready to drag Xu Yanmiao away to the prison, awaiting execution in the autumn. Xu Yanmiao held onto the gossip that proved his innocence but was in a quandary: How do I explain the source of my information… [Say that I secretly met with the Chief Examiner, the Minister of Rites, three nights before the exam? Impossible, that night, the Minister of Rites was dressed as a woman, spent the night at the General’s Mansion, with the general…] The general’s body shook, and he interjected: “Your Majesty!!!!” “Although the evidence of exam cheating is solid, I believe there’s still something fishy about this. It should be re-investigated! Especially Xu… Xu… Xu Yanmiao’s attire is neat and tidy! Someone who cares so much about their appearance, how could they tarnish their reputation!” The crown prince, who couldn’t hear his thoughts: ?? [Also, what’s with saying that the examiner faking yawning and tiredness was intentionally leaving me a gap for cheating? He spent the night before the exam in the pigsty without sleeping, how could he not be tired the next day? But, surprisingly, the Imperial Academy lecturer actually believed in pig’s milk…] The Imperial Academy lecturer’s face went pale, and he burst out: “Your Majesty!!!!” “I… I agree with the General’s words! How could Xu Lang cheat in the exam! He… he… he deliberately drank a glass of pure water before the exam, believing that only good-hearted people can use pure things, such a kind-hearted person, how could he cheat in the exam!” Thinking he had everything under control, the crown prince: ?? Xu Yanmiao was deeply moved. [They’re all good people, even if their brains don’t work well, they’re trying their best to find reasons and excuses for me.] [But I really have no way to turn the tables, alas, it’s a pity that I haven’t finished watching the TV series I’ve been following. The old emperor angered the empress last night and got kicked out of the bedchamber, and now I’m going to die before seeing the ending. He seems to be planning to paint his face with ink and pretend to be a cat to cheer up the empress…] “Bang—” The old emperor slammed the table, forcibly interrupting the continuous stream of thoughts: “I believe Xu Yanmiao did not cheat in the exam! Release him, innocent!” The civil and military officials couldn’t wait to echo, fearing that if they were too slow, Xu Yanmiao might spill more gossip. “Yes yes yes! Release him innocent!” “Long live Your Majesty!” “Your Majesty, please end the court session! Let Xu Lang go home and rest! You’ve tired him out by making him stand for so long!” The crown prince: ?? Did Xu Yanmiao drug them with hallucinogens or something?