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After hiding her skills for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could live a peaceful life as a proper daughter of a prestigious family. However, when the Hua family's fortune began to decline, she had to reveal her true abilities to support the crumbling household. 

It became common for her to step forward and take charge, to gallop on horseback, and even to carry a coffin with her siblings to face desperate situations. Her reputation as someone not to be crossed spread throughout the city of Beijing. 

She was prepared for the possibility of her family turning against her, and she was prepared to grow old alone. What she didn't expect was for someone to don armor and pledge a lifetime to her before heading off to battle!

It was quite rare for someone to dare marry her in this world!All Rights Reserved

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THE ASSASSINS EMPRESS by Leiryhenna

Xiang Xiu Ying, daughter of General Xiang, was a woman of extraordinary lineage and even more extraordinary spirit. Her father, renowned throughout Liang State for his bravery and military achievements, had instilled in her a love for strategy and a thirst for adventure. She was also the twin sister of Xiang Fen Jie, a woman who had recently returned home a hero, having distinguished herself in battle and earned the admiration of the entire kingdom. Xiu Ying, however, had not been raised in the gilded cage of privilege that was expected of a general's daughter. At the tender age of ten, she was exiled from her family, sent to live in an isolated village, far from the grandeur of the capital. This exile, however, proved to be a turning point in her life. It was in that isolated village, surrounded by nature and hardship, that she discovered her true destiny. She blossomed in the harsh environment, her spirit unyielding, her mind sharp, her heart filled with a determination that belied her youth. The isolation forged her into a woman of strength and resilience, a woman who would one day rise above her past and claim her rightful place in the world.

His Emotionless Wife by knight_in_skirts

She was an assasin an agent, or a puppet perhaps. She don't know what is emotions, she's like a robot that follow orders.. They said that she lived to kill. But she was killed because of knowing what is emotions. Perhaps now that she is reincarnated she'll know what love is. But she was a proclaimed trash of Zhong clan and now will be married of as the Main wife of the Cold blooded mysterious Duke and the crown prince of Feng Empire. --NOT YET EDITED, SO BARE TO IT (IF THERE IS ANY TYPO)--

where the thorns grow by nyxiekitsune

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE IS INVITED STRAIGHT INTO THE HEART OF YOUR HOUSE? Seven years ago, Rhysa Jiang ran. She buried her past, chose to start over from a clean slate. She became a near legend, the only female Iron Wolf, deciding to become something new. They've hunted her down ever since, and until now she'd managed to evade their search. But now they've been invited to Sai. The Scarlet Palace. Her only home, her safe haven. And Rhysa has a suspicious feeling she's not going to be able to escape the Falcons' grasp this time. After all, she's a deserter, and those pay in blood around here. Dominic Lang had learnt long ago that Rhysa's past was something that shouldn't be dug up. Sure, he had his suspicions, but after being partners for six years, you learnt to trust someone. And if there was one thing he knew about Rhys, it was that the girl was fearless. So her sudden terror makes no sense. Her sudden caution, her sudden reluctance to even show her face in public is completely baffling. And he'll get to the bottom of this. Because Rhysa Jiang had been hiding the entirety of herself from him for too long, because there was nothing he loved more than a good mystery and challenge, and Rhys might just be the biggest one of all. It was just what friends do. (book #1 of 4 in the court of bones series, the third instalment in the silk and steel chronicles can be read as a stand-alone)

Dragon Bound - The Saga of Flames and Frost by opheliasikes

Illara had trained all her life for this moment. She had been chosen - from all eligible women throughout the three kingdoms - to be presented to the dragon. Her noble sacrifice would ensure the safety of her lands for a full year. She glowed with pride at the thought. And any moment now the massive dragon would come soaring over the mountains, his massive strength and awesome power - What was this? Along a rocky pass, moving with the persistence of a love-struck cow, was something metallic. Something shiny. Her heart thundered with panic as the object drew closer and resolved into a shape. For she knew it could ruin everything. It could cause the destruction of all she held dear. It was a knight. * * * Half of all proceeds of the Dragon novelettes benefit battered women's shelters. While this first book is non-explicit, due to the strong sexual content and adult situations in future books, this romantic suspense series is recommended for readers aged 17+. The series is structured for readers to read along as I write them to offer feedback and suggestions on the complex storyline. If you're the style of reader who would prefer to wait until the entire series is finished before you tackle it, that is fine! Simply wait until the series is complete and I'll offer the boxed set. I do that with all of my books. The reason I publish as I write is that I don't write full time and it can sometimes take months for me to finish up a storyline. There are readers who don't want to wait - who would rather read along as I go and stay engaged in the process. That way they can provide feedback and suggestions on the storyline. Whichever way works well for you, I provide an option. I'd love to hear from you at my website at OpheliaSikes.com.

Paladin by tazzy_17

Illyria thought navigating secondary school would be the hardest thing to do when she turned fifteen years old since moving to England. Instead, she finds out that her actions have consequences the hard way when she's expelled. Now she has to start all over again...in the world, she was running away from. She just needs to keep her head down and reach the highest level to leave. Easy enough, right? Full description inside.

The Blind Lover by Lyahhh_kaii

Synopsis Qin Yu had lost both her parents when she was young and was all alone. Since then, she lived with her father's comrade-in-arms. Due to the huge inheritance that her father had left behind, her foster mother had attempted to murder her repeatedly. To survive, she could only pretend to be a mentally disabled child. It wasn't easy for her to reach adulthood, yet her foster mom wanted to marry her off to a powerful and influential family. She heard that her fiancé was blind and had a violent personality. However, no matter how ruthless he was, was he as ruthless as her foster mom? In order to escape from this terrifying family, she decisively agreed to marry that person in her sister's place. Soon, news of a fool marrying a blind man spread like wildfire. Their marriage had become the hottest laughing stock locally. However, after she married him, she realized that everything was not what the rumors said. Her husband was not blind at all, and he was not cruel. He was gentle and refined, and he treated her like a treasure. And she wasn't mentally deranged. She'd only pretended to be a fool to flee from her foster mom's attempted murders. What surprised her, even more, was that she had known her husband for a long time. A long time ago, they had been best friends online. It was no wonder that her husband was as cold as ice to all women, lying that he was blind and unapproachable. But in front of her, he was as gentle as a lamb and did not hide anything.

The male lead doesn't follow the script! by mahalakshmiponsing

男主他不按劇本走！ Unfortunately, she traveled through time and space, and traveled into a long, bloody and abusive story she had created. She was the second female character in the story who died without a complete body. She was cruel and ruthless, hurting others and herself, and had a very long standby time. Zhong Yu was very frightened and complicated. First, she resisted her identity, and second, the time period she traveled through was too severe. The plot was already halfway through. At present, she was plotting a vicious plan to sow discord and wanted to make the male protagonist... Damn it. Zhong Yu, who was already on the verge of death, had an explosion of desire to survive. Suddenly, she covered her face and cried: "Brother, since you are so cruel to reject me thousands of miles away, from now on, you and I will part ways and never see each other again!" She was so sad and angry that she pushed the male protagonist into the cold pool. "..." After a while, a figure stood up in the cold pool. The man suddenly dragged Zhong Yu into the water, and said with a ghostly smile: "Junior sister, why do you say that? I am happy with everything you do." Zhong Yu: ??? ??? ??? #What should I do if I accidentally turn the male protagonist into a poisonous psychopath? # #Help, I seem to have really got the wrong script# -One sentence introduction: He is poisonous, but he still wants to fall in love with me. This is a story about a beast suddenly falling in love seriously. True. Unlucky. Strong and Survival Female Supporting Role vs. Fake. Abstinence and Coldness. Beastly Immortal Lord -Eating Guide: The male and female protagonists only have each other, and a pair of eyes will only love each other. It is not a strong female protagonist. The female protagonist is a hairtail fish that is loved, protected and pampered . There are many imaginary private settings. I suggest you open the story to make you laugh. There is a small reading guide hhh.

A Mistaken Marriage Match: Mysteries in the Imperial Harem by kimminji85

He is the master of six kingdoms. As long as he wanted, his cavalry is ready to wipe off any country. She is the world renowned talented Qing Family sisters. But because of his word, her family became destitute and homeless. He wanted to tame her, she will not submit to him. Two similar unbending persons with no love and feelings between them, are fated to be continuously intertwine an entire lifetime. He thought that he wanted her total submission but when she was kneeling at his feet, why did it all feel meaningless? She thought that all she wanted was his life, but when he spurted blood while he was lying in her arms and asked "Why did you return?" Why did her tears keep falling? Various mysteries in imperial harem, a gold heist, a case of dead palace maid, the baffling death of a young prince, the secret around crown prince's parentage... So many secrets and thrills!

A Thousand Life Times by aerusaerus

She's lived as an Empress, Doctor, Noble lady, Assassin, Slave and even a Dancer. She had so many identities, so many faces and life times that she didn't even remember what her first life was about, nor could she remember her name. Yet now, having given all that she could, fighting through the night until her last breath surrounded by enemies on all sides. Even with her vision starting to blur, there was no hints of fear in her eyes. 'Please just let me die.' Praying to the Gods above, she only hoped that when she closed her eyes, this time, they would never open again. But it did. "FUCK!" She cursed at the Gods above! Reborn into the body of an orphaned daughter? No problem, what she had was wealth and honorary title that her father had left behind! Married into an infamous Generals' manor? Fine! As long as he doesn't disturb her, he is just another big money tree for her to take shelter under! This time she was determined to lead a lazy and peaceful life, taking a break from "living". But why does it seems that God had other plans for her. Things weren't as simple as they turned out to be.

The story of a mother raising a baby in the 1960s by mahalakshmiponsing

After waking up, the fair and beautiful Ye Zhi turned into a miserable female supporting role in a period novel. In the original text, she is the stepping stone on the male lead's road to success. The male protagonist is widowed and has a baby, and she rushes to be a stepmother. The male protagonist struggles for the college entrance examination, and she takes care of the housework for others, and finally waits until one day he goes to the city thinking that he can live a good life. She swept the floor out. Ye Zhihei, who couldn't love her, turned into a vicious female supporting role, and died a miserable death. Once again, Ye Zhi faced the question from her parents: "Your grandpa set you a child, marry or not?" Ye Zhi: "Marry!" Still an officer, he has no worries about food and clothing. Lu Wei, who was stationed on the island, received a telegram from his family, "You have a wife, come back soon!" Seeing that Ye Zhi, the most delicate in eight villages, quickly married the frightening Lu Wei, and said that she would go to the island to join the army, Everyone was certain that Ye Zhi would come back crying within three months. The Haidao family compound looked at the daughter-in-law brought back by Lu Wei waiting to watch the show. The delicate skin and tender meat were blown away by a typhoon. Later, chickens were raised in the couple's yard, vegetables were grown, and two more children were born. #Our Journey Is Lobster Abalone Hairy Crab，Sea Fish Squid Tuna# Content tags: Tian Tian Wen Chuan Shu Chronicle Search keywords: Protagonist: Ye Zhi, Lu Wei ┃ Supporting role: ┃ Others: 漂亮女配海岛养娃日常[七零]

This isn't real by WtfamIwriting

Updated version out now! Slight change in plot and writing style and more detail! Pls read! Zhongli has been shut up in Liyue for a thousand years and he refuses to go anywhere outside of Liyue. But as old age is getting to his mothers, he needs to take charge of the throne. His mothers know he is incapable of ruling alone and they extend a hand in marriage to the other nations. Of course, the rumors circling this mysterious prince are strong and many nations reject it until it is taken up by Tsaritsa, current Queen of Snezhnaya. Her eldest, Childe, has specifically requested a man to marry. And many of the other nations have rejected too. So she takes it up and anxious Zhongli gets sent to Snezhnaya to marry Childe. But Zhongli is also holding a secret that can endanger the possibility of marriage as a whole. And what happens when a princess of a neighbouring kingdom plans to sabotage the whole wedding?

Immortal Among Mortals: The Rebirth Jade Lake Fairy by nathaliemaia1

she was in her first life a pampered princess , spoiled,white tea and bitchy girl , she just thought that acting pitifully would give her the whole world . But she was wrong getting infatuated with a man who with his companions disdained her ,they were interested in Yu Luo. She lose her cultivation,her position in the family and died pitifully learning she was an orphan . She reached modern earth world , in the body of an orphan girl promising to be strong ,she became a doctor to save lives and also as a spy to save people , she went on board abroad for an operation for a child, unfortunately there was a terrorist group who attacked ,she thought of the end ,but she came back to her previous world , to her shocking surprise she got a space inside that space a woman who is a dragon who has a multi attribute cultivator who want to make her inherit from her, the same space has been collecting over stuff from two worlds ,ten powerful contracted beast ,a control over all elements even those forgotten in the sea of history plus a master of meta psychic ,having the Ancestor like a second father,atonishing background. Fuck off love ,all what she wants now is to protect her family ,make friends , transform people, give life to a super kingdom . She in all cases isn't interested in love but suddenly it was as if the world became crazy and strange as she tried to stay away,her big brother became more protective ,his friends wanted to pamper her,then the greatest apothecary of the moment asked her to call him Uncle and then her Master who never cared about her pursued her even to the point of threatening to cage her if she runs away. Then, him who loathed her sticks to her, he changed radically for her... - Would you still run from Ben Wang? - Who said I wanted you. - If Ben Wang said it then it's like that. - Marry me... - No. - Marry me - No. - Oh...you forget that in this life like the other you belong to Ben Wang? - What! Who are you ? - Just give a kiss to this Prince.

Wife From Modern world by Sky_palace44

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Daily Life on the Island[70s] by mahalakshmiponsing

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The Silent Phoenix Warrior by MoonlightWolf2129

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His Warbride *COMPLETE ✅ by amateur_anonymous

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Master Fu's Beloved Petite Wife Is Calling for Divorce Again by cuppacoffeee

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Shards by Ghost_Lord

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Golden Orchids by SeleneShusi

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THE ASSASSINS EMPRESS

Xiang Xiu Ying, daughter of General Xiang, was a woman of extraordinary lineage and even more extraordinary spirit. Her father, renowned throughout Liang State for his bravery and military achievements, had instilled in her a love for strategy and a thirst for adventure. She was also the twin sister of Xiang Fen Jie, a woman who had recently returned home a hero, having distinguished herself in battle and earned the admiration of the entire kingdom. Xiu Ying, however, had not been raised in the gilded cage of privilege that was expected of a general's daughter. At the tender age of ten, she was exiled from her family, sent to live in an isolated village, far from the grandeur of the capital. This exile, however, proved to be a turning point in her life. It was in that isolated village, surrounded by nature and hardship, that she discovered her true destiny. She blossomed in the harsh environment, her spirit unyielding, her mind sharp, her heart filled with a determination that belied her youth. The isolation forged her into a woman of strength and resilience, a woman who would one day rise above her past and claim her rightful place in the world.