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A young and talented sea hero, Vice Admiral Chastan. Known as an outstanding individual in the navy, he suddenly receives a summons from the capital one day.

What awaited him was a divorce trial, filed by his wife, the guilty spouse, as he followed the summons to the capital. However, there was a much deeper political aim that went beyond his wife’s infidelity… From then on, he gets caught up in a whirlwind of unexpected conspiracies and events.

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Chaise à la Reine
셰즈 아 라 헨느
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  1. Overall rec. mix of novels
  2. Big/manly bttm
  3. TBR (GL/BL) 7
  4. BL'S I'm in love
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07/07/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c106
07/06/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c105
06/30/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c104
06/27/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c103
06/22/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c102
06/17/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c101
06/15/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c100
06/09/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c99
06/07/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c98
06/07/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c97
06/02/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c96
06/02/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c95
05/31/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c94
05/27/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c93
05/27/25 Chrysanthemum Garden c92
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yyecn
yyecn rated it
August 15, 2022
Status: Completed
Hello! I'm the translator of this novel and would like to point out some things for those planning to read it.

First off, as evident as it is from the tags, this is a slowburn BL novel. There will be zero romance in the first volume, and only in the second volume will things start to take a turn. For those who want to read it mainly for the romance between the main characters, this may not be the best book to read since there's a much bigger plot than just... more>> that.

There's a lot of political and royal drama in this novel with some narratives spanning more than 2-3 chapters at a time. In simple words, it's 'plotty' and dramatic.

The women in the novel aren't used as mere plot devices either (thankfully) and they all have their reasons for who and what they are, like the Emperor's concubines, for instance.

However, as politics-heavy as the story is, it was super intriguing even for someone like me, who finds such things to be a pain to read. The love that blossoms between them was also worth the wait, especially the
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intimate scenes as well as the Emperor's mostly one-sided jealousy.

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This novel is also quite popular among Korean readers and is highly rated, so I just couldn't help myself but translate it to share it with you all (Also, because I truly loved the story and can confidently call this my favorite novel) ;p The writer's storytelling skills are truly impeccable so while I'm not too confident about my own translating skills, I'll try my best to make it seem like a well-written novel to you all as well.

Lastly, I would like to say that while this story isn't one to be liked by everyone, it's still worth checking out at least once and might as well prove to be an exception to all those tropes that you wouldn't normally indulge yourself in. <<less
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I Forgor rated it
April 26, 2023
Status: --
Amazing and beautiful written story. I must thank the author for writing such a masterpiece, and thank you veryyyyy much dear translator for bringing us this wonderful novel and translating it. THANK YOU SO MUCH AUTHOR AND TRANSLATOR!

Let me first state that the Emperor (ML) is such a lucky man to have Eugene (MC), like where can u find a man like Eugene ಥ‿ಥ. At first I thought MC (Eugene) was plain or idk how to say it I just didn't like him at first, but boy was I wrong.... more>> He is such a gentleman with man and women both, such a kind and honest heart he has, and I love everything about him, IM IN DAMN LOVE (ʃƪ˶˘ ﻬ ˘˶)

Now lets talk about the Emperor (ML) and leave my love alone. He is a cunning, crafty, and favors/respects those with potential. With three talented women as his concubines but no Empress. He has no Empress cause he wants someone who can rule a whole country and can be relied on in his absence or when he gone to be an Empress (Eugene where u at). Anyways, this one of my favorite Emperor's in an novel cause he is a capable man who can be kind at times and wicked not unreasonably wicked. He plans everything ahead of time and can control a bad situation when needed.

The rest of the characters u could truly feel them and sometimes even sympathies with them, especially Louise (Eugene's ex wife) bbg didn't deserve that ಢ_ಢ

Anyways, this story has everything u could as for, good relationship between MC n ML, AMAZING PLOT, side characters with stories that show who they are, and this should be tagged as Manly Gay Couple cause MC is soooo MANLY and above 180 cm, he is known as a hero and a Vice Admiral in the navy, and he can deal with a whole ship filled pirates and he is such a sexy and fine man ~ (˘▾˘~) If that ain't manly then what is (nvm it arealdy got tagged^^)

In the end, I would like to say, this is my favorite novel and will always be. And again Thank you dear author and translator ♥♥ <<less
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Debbie210305
Debbie210305 rated it
December 26, 2022
Status: c30
I looooved it.

It's BL, it's political, and just has the right amount of drama to spice things up.

And it's set up like in the medieval period (though it's just my assumption).

All the characters feel real, do you get it...? It doesn't feel anything like 2D, even though it's fiction.

This one earned a special place in my heart and I hope that if the translator ever sees this, then they get it how much I cherish this story.
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chesiregrins
chesiregrins rated it
June 25, 2023
Status: c48
Exceptional read, in part because of the hard work of the translator. A marvelous display of skill, research, and dedication.

The plot always has me on the edge of my seat with developments in the court and between the ML and MC. The author is great with character work, without the compelling characters and their relationships the court intrigue would not nearly grip me as much.
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TheDiamondMaiden
TheDiamondMaiden rated it
February 6, 2023
Status: v1 prologue
The plot is simply unnerving and honest to God, with the way things are moving I feel like I am a by stander to the sordid happenings of the upper class elite, it looks realistic.
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Quaji
Quaji rated it
September 23, 2022
Status: c11
Love this, beautifully written and translated. I've read many light novels and am always delighted when I stumble upon a gem.
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Owly07
Owly07 rated it
December 7, 2024
Status: Completed
My favorite BL novel of all time. A great big thanks to the author and translators/editors.

Please, please translator-nim, please finish the translation. I read this novel via screenshot or ipad/iphone combo then real time papago. I probably lost a lot of the story due to papago translation but I persisted since its an awesome novel. I still got the flow of the story but it will be sooo great when its fully translated.
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Levilevi
Levilevi rated it
September 7, 2024
Status: Completed
Guys. This is masterpiece! Like, it's really really good. Yes yes. The emperor is overbearing dude, cunning & possessive but, hear me out, he finally met his match which is the uke. Lol. He finally met someone who actually doesn't believe his favor or love and actually rejected him.

The emperor did created a rumour about their relationship but that's for his own agenda. Later, when he little by little fall in love with our sailor it took soooo long for our sailor to actually believe seme loves him.

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They have consensual s*x I think in volume 4 out of 7 volumes. Before that, emperor kissed him 2 times. 1 is for the rumor, 1 when the emperor told him he actually loves him. But sailor told him, yes I m loyal to you and I m your subordinate but I don't wanna sleep with you or give my body to you. Lol. Dude doesn't wanna sleep his way up for real for real. Uke told him, if he wants to sleep with him, just like he will become emperor's lover, emperor should be his as well. And their relationship should be equal.

I like how uke chose to be uke himself because specific reason. And he explicitly told seme, seme is sucks at gay s*x. Uke also will get angry at seme if he tried "to dominate" Or "conquer uke". He told him that he is his lover not to be conquered.

Uke is sailor at heart he still wanna travel the seas. It's funny because uke finally told he loves seme, or at least "my home is by your side" Like, after years. And after he travel the seas. Uke realize he also loved seme. Even before final arc, uke firmly told seme, he is a man of the sea, and the sea is where he will return.

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I kinda like how 3 concubines are actually rivals with each other but they aren't hostile. They don't kill or plot useless tricks. Their 5 kids are getting along well. More importantly, no one felt threatened by uke appearance in their life. They just accept that emperor finally understand their longing and heartbreak because it is known to them that uke kept rejecting the emperor. 2nd concubine did try to do something but it's still just a plan. Uke is far too clever. And it actually kinda sad. Because uke told her he doesn't need to be his majesty lover because he is a man and he still has skill as sailor and warrior of the sea. While the concubine actually lives by favor of the emperor, she is jealous, but not hostile. I mean jealous like, yeah I know I m a woman so it's not like I can have position like you.

3rd concubine is s*upid. She the most s*upid of 3. Because she was too ambitious at the start, she was abandoned.

Ending

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I actually less satisfied with the ending. There's many questions. Like, where did the relative of uke go? Why author used so much of side story telling uselessly long love story about someone irrelevant, when it can be summarized in very short paragraph? There's no side epilogue about emperor's 5 children after the kidnapping, were they good? How are the concubines doing now because uke is legally married to emperor, he is now husband by proxy. Are the emperor still visiting the concubines? Because it said in the middle of novel emperor always visited concubines even the least favorite one, treat them well and sending many gifts for them and he is also a good father. I wanna know how's the kids doing because at least 2 kids are having good relationship with uke. The prostitute spy was told a lot in the story, but she suddenly disappeared in final arc, I wanna know her conclusion. I know the final boss is dead. But like, why killing many antagonists behind the scenes. I just wish author use the side stories well instead of telling useless tale

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crimson Heart
crimson Heart rated it
March 22, 2024
Status: c60
First of all, credit to the translator, they did a good job translating this novel without losing the writing style of the author; bad translations always ruins a reading experience for me

I wonder why this novel doesn't have many reviews 😞.. or maybe it's cause it's a Korean danmei..

Currently reading on c60 and can't enough of it. Now I have to admit I started reading this novel because of the gorgeous cover but it hooked me since then..

So (no spoilers) the novel is about royalty and court politics; our... more>> MC is a navy military soldier whose family had long fallen from grace x ML is the emperor who is cold and calculating and can sometimes be cruel if it means he gets to achieve his goals, he is also not above using underhanded methods to get what he wants..

I'd say this novel isn't romance heavy and is more political ; basically we get to see any hints of romance starting from the 3rd arc but was the wait just worth it... our Emperor is struck over Eugene but our MC is so dense or maybe he's just in denial to see it.. it's so satisfying to read 😅..

Eugene feels he's not worthy of the emperor or he can't fathom that the emperor could love someone like him. Tbh, I could understand him, seeing as the emperor has 3 beautiful concubines in the empire.

The schemes are clever and sometimes can be confusing but the author explains everything clearly and is to follow.

I recommend this novel if u like royalty, court politics with a bit of doting, healthy (so far) romance <<less
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Airplane_bro
Airplane_bro rated it
June 20, 2023
Status: v3c48
This is one of the most well written novel I have ever read. Each character has a purpose and each thing introduced in the novel is related to another. The translator did such a marvelous job at translating the novel that I, someone who cannot comprehend Korean at all, can understand and enjoy the novel without troubles. Thank the author and translator for all this hard work.
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honey2022
honey2022 rated it
September 28, 2022
Status: v1c5
I've read the first five chapters now, and his is a great novel I love all the characters of this. Thanks you for translating.
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Tot4
Tot4 rated it
April 25, 2025
Status: c56
The novel is fine, it has its charms but expectations set is never met. The author wants three different view to be put into one novel and it created kind of disconnection. The MC is OOC most of time and the emperor is scam, they are charming yes with lots of achievements but it not shown until when I read it. I really question myself because of the many unnecessary action and plots and the not so much personality the other characters have.

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the MC relation with his wife is something questionable, he either care for her or don’t. The wife was victim of scheme then died just like that, it like getting rid of her after using her.

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The chemistry between the MC and ML is good and the story is really fine, at least they don’t make the woman with disgusting powder smell or such. <<less
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djemsoresu
djemsoresu rated it
October 25, 2024
Status: v4
This novel is SO good! The characters are excellent, with very three dimensional personalities and growth. So far, I have read the translation perhaps three times since I found this novel. It is really that good. It pulls off the setting well, with great explanations on the culture and politics of the Empire. It really feels like a world is being built, and that you are in the ride.

The main characters, Eugene and the Emperor, are also excellent. Eugene is smart, cunning, and has a lot of self-interest while still... more>> caring about others around him. It took me a while to warm up to him because I am not a big fan of "righteous" characters. But then I realized that is not who Eugene is. It is so interesting to peel Eugene's character layer by layer through the chapters. Of course! There is also his relationship with the Emperor. Their dynamic is very interesting.

At the point where I am reading in the novel, sometimes I am a bit starved for their interactions, but this /is/ a slow burn, and every single pay off we've gotten so far has felt so sweet and worth it. I think I genuinely hopped at some of the moments that have happened between them, which I will not spoil because the wait is part of what makes it so good!!! This novel is thick with plot, brimming with tension a la slow burn. It's a fantastic read.

The novel is also well written. The prose is clear, the descriptions crystal without being too draggy. For this reason I'd also like to give the biggest shoutout to the translator for this novel, the translation quality is amazing. I'm really excited to see this novel to the end, and will hopefully remember to do another review once/if I end up finishing the novel. <<less
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KentuckyFriedRice
KentuckyFriedRice rated it
June 11, 2024
Status: --
Just finished the novel.

I want to give the author their flowers because this is masterpiece! It's been a while since I've read a story where every characters' moves and decisions were motivated (which is pretty key for a politics-centric story to work).

Because of this, it's easy to take matters seriously. So serious, I even found myself carefully reading thru the random bits of information thrown in there, just in case it hints something.

The world-building is something else too. The kingdoms and their territories, imperial laws, line of successions, and noble... more>> family structures were well-established. Heck, the author even dabbled with a few religion lore here and there.

It's a heavy work of fiction, for sure. And there's plenty of chapters to get through before the intimate moments appear. But it's not everyday I get to read about greedy aristocrats getting bullied by their own king with a badass MC who uses his brain as much as the other smart person in the room.

Eugene and Ebroin V should be the standard among power couples. <<less
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