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Ashes Beneath the Moon

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Parts 8
Time 1h 25m

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"I woke up in someone else's body-and now everyone either wants me dead or under their control."

Xiuyun Lian is a noblewoman, the owner of the most powerful auction house in Xuanhe, and possibly... an assassin. At least, that's what the masked men whisper as they stalk her in the dark.

But Lian? She's none of those things. Or at least, she wasn't until she woke up in this body. Thrust into a world of rebellion, shifting alliances, and deadly secrets, Lian must learn to navigate the treacherous waters of palace politics while pretending to be someone she barely understands.

With a suspicious palace commander keeping his eye on her and powerful ministers whose motives reek of danger, Lian is running out of time to piece together her past before it catches up to her. And if the rebel faction's whispers are true... her new life comes with blood already on its hands.

What do you do when you inherit someone else's sins?

Secrets. Betrayal. Survival.
Welcome to The Crimson Lotus, where everyone has a price-and no one is what they seem.All Rights Reserved

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A TWIST OF FATE || Rewriting by hhavenxx

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Ballad of the Damned by earlfangs

Hua Xiuying made a terrible mistake. Desperate to save Jin Ge, she pleaded with an enemy to heal her dying betrothed. But she never imagined that such a wish would awaken a monster instead. Three years later, Xiuying is now living under a new identity. As Feiyou, an assassin of the Plum Blossom Pavilion, she delivers death to unfortunate targets at the request of their clients. But when an opportunity presents itself in the form of a prey she intended to hunt, she has to seize the chance. Determined to uncover the mastermind behind the attack on the palace that took everything she cared about, Xiuying hatches a plan to track and hunt her enemies down. As she digs deeper, she discovers a conspiracy that began generations ago, one that will change everything. All the while her seemingly undying lover is back and determined to make her pay. *Content Warnings: strong language, blood, violence, manipulation, mentions of self-harm and slavery [90k ongoing wc] Cover by @-DeeIsDead-

The Empress's Secret: Story of Wan Fei by littlefox1017

In the resplendent Forbidden City, a storm of power and intrigue quietly brews. Wan Fei, born of humble origins yet possessing beauty and intellect, catches the emperor's eye and rises to the pinnacle of favor. However, the palace is a cauldron of jealousy and treachery, where the Empress and rival consorts plot her downfall, and the emperor-her only ally-may not be as devoted as he appears. In this power-hungry, desire-fueled court, Wan Fei must navigate the treacherous waters of palace politics. With each step, she must fend off the poisonous schemes of other women, defend her position, and preserve her dignity. Every court intrigue is a life-or-death gamble, and every decision could alter the course of her fate. From her humble entry into the palace to her rise as a cunning and formidable figure, Wan Fei's journey is one of resilience and strategy. How will she survive the ruthless competition among the women of the harem? How will she reconcile the love and hatred she feels for the emperor? And as the line between power and emotion blurs, can Wan Fei preserve the warmth and sincerity she once knew? This is a story of power, love, and betrayal. Each figure in the palace harbors secrets, and every inch of the royal grounds is soaked in sacrifices made in the shadows. Will Wan Fei find her true place in the stormy tides of the Qing dynasty?

Beneath The Crimson Veil || A Chinese Historical Romance by euphorictaless

In the heart of the Xinglong Empire, where courtly politics are as treacherous as the battlefield, Princess Lian has always known her place-on the fringes of royalty, judged by her mother's lowly origins and disregarded as a pawn in the king's grand schemes. Quiet and graceful, she hides her own secrets, her strength veiled behind the facade of a docile princess. When she is given as a "war prize" to General Wei Jiang, a hardened soldier with a fearsome reputation, her world changes forever. Wei Jiang has spent his life on the battlefield, his loyalty to the kingdom unshakable but his heart encased in steel. He neither desires nor understands love, believing it a luxury for others. When he is forced into a marriage with the quiet, seemingly fragile princess, he regards her as yet another obligation in his life of duty. As Lian moves to the general's barracks, a world far removed from the opulence of the palace, she begins to see the man behind the armor-a calm, disciplined leader haunted by the cost of war. And as Wei Jiang observes her courage and quiet resilience, he starts to suspect that there is more to her than meets the eye. But their budding connection is tested by secrets from both their pasts and plots that could endanger the empire. Wei Jiang must decide if he can trust the woman he was forced to marry, even as his own heart begins to betray him.

Tears Of Kai Yuan by Jinx4Life

Location: Ancient China Date: T'ang Dynasty During the most flourishing era in Ancient China, all seemed to be well for the people. The kingdom was governed by a wise Emperor, the enemies were kept far from the borders, trade increased, as did the arts and other things... One may just wonder how everything seemed to go wrong for Zhao Jiayi and her cousin Tai Huazhi. Jiayi is the middle daughter of seven to a wealthy merchant of China. Gifted with a silver tongue and vast knowledge, she helps run the house and tries to convince her father to let her elder sister marry. That wish is fulfilled with the arrival of the Emperor's nephew, Li Xiao. Yet when things do not go as she planned, she finds herself thrown into the world of the Royal and Imperial family, fighting not to drown in the midst of all the secrets, lies, and deceit. Huazhi is an outcast, and she chooses to stay that way. After being orphaned at a young age and taken in by her uncle, she becomes accustomed to not being wanted....that is, Until another outcast is thrown into her world. Now she must fight to stay alive no matter what the consequences, even at the risk of losing the ones she truly cares for. Both Jiayi and Huazhi become part of a war greater than themselves; a war of survival, loyalty, love, and family. Yet even a pebble thrown in the water can make a great ripple of impact. Tears of Kai Yuan: All rights reserved Perpetrators will be prosecuted Wattpad Version

𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐍 by SunnyPopoki

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PPConcubine by MissusTiu

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Spellbound in silk by Rayelinne143

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