I knew Winry would not look back at me, but I only hoped that I could stand by him in the shadows.... more>>

But fate did not give even that little wish.

While heading for a conference in Asherat, Jazzka encounters an assassin who came through the window.

“The queen is pretty good.”

Strangely, the identity of the assassin who likes Jazzka is Gulshka Rashil, the commander in chief of Asherat.

Rashil, who meets again at the meeting, devises a scheme and promotes a strategic marriage with Jazzka… .

“I will marry you. Rashil.”

Jazzka who can’t understand Rashil, who cares for himself, opens her mind.

Rashil tried to use Jazzka, but gradually became serious.

Winry keeps getting out of control after losing Jazzka.

A trap that was caught regardless of will.

The end of the conflicting mind becomes a legend of the continent. <<less

No Arm General × Female Official... more>>

Xue Cheng led the Qi army to kill all the enemies on the battlefield and achieved an outstanding military accomplishment. On the day of his return, the city gates were opened wide, and people all over the city lined the streets to welcome him. Additionally, the court held a banquet to celebrate.

Ming Zhen squeezed into the crowd. She waved her handkerchief and cheered with everyone else.

Until she saw Xue Cheng’s empty right arm.

——

Ming Zhen worked as a female official in the palace and somehow became an older woman in her early thirties. The Empress once again proposed to let her go home and get married. However, Ming Zhen requested to go to the Xue Family and be the tutor for the Xue Family’s young miss.

——

Violent and loyal dog × foolish female lead <<less

Sun Tu who came from the modern era possesses a system of warehouses. From here begins a period of exciting, tragic and unpredictable tale of... more>> life and death. Here, not only is there corrupt officials and emperors but also brave and loyal officials and generals. In this world, where even the Heroes of the Water Margin exist, how will Sun Tu get along with them? For all these answers, do read Bringing a Warehouse to the Song Dynasty! <<less

The mighty official, Huo Jue, wields immense influence.... more>>

People who sent him money, jewels, and various rare items wanted to cross his threshold.

Of course, some also sent him women.

One day, someone happily presented him with a married woman, “It’s said that this woman was once engaged to the Lord. Later, when the Lord’s family fell into misfortune, she married someone else. Now she’s sent to the Lord. Lord can do as he pleases.”

Everyone thought that the woman who had abandoned Huo Jue would meet a bad end in his hands.

No one knew that ten years ago, a girl traveled thousands of miles alone just to tell her former fiancé, who had suffered palace punishment, “In this life, there is more than one path to take. It’s just a matter of choosing another path. It’s difficult, but you must keep going and live your own life.”

Her former fiancé said, “Okay.”

The girl cried and said, “Then I’ll go back and get married.”

Her former fiancé said, “Okay.”

Since then, she has been the cinnabar mole on his heart, unfathomable and untouchable.

It hurts when thinking of her, and pain by touching her. <<less

After crossing over, facing a regent who claimed to hate him to the bone yet overwhelmed him when he least expected it, Liu Yu Zhen, an international detective, had only one thought in mind: to fight back, fight back, and definitely fight back!!!... more>>

However, he was not only excellent in martial arts skills but also had numerous admirers. He didn’t want to be bend by this scoundrel. Retreat is the best strategy among the Thirty-Six Stratagems!

King Yan, this persistent pest, held his chin and asked: Yuzhen, would you like to be mine?

He pointed his finger at his opponent and said, …Let me think about it.

So, King Yan’s so called “be mine” is not actually “be his prime minister”?!

Scoundrel, had he grown tired of living, to dare to toy with this detective?! <<less

“Do you love me, Sheemon?”... more>>

“Of course, Leila,” he said, looking at her tenderly.

But this love was a farce.

Leila Hessus was betrayed by her own sister and fiancé, the two people she cared most in this world. And when she was at death’s door, soon to die by the hands of her lover, flashes of regret smeared across her face.

As she jumped to her, a black shadow appeared.

“It’s me, Miss Leila.”

He held her in her arms tight, careful to not let her go.

“I’ll protect you. I’ll be your tool for vengeance.”

Will she be able to live a life without regrets? <<less

She has a strange affliction - If she does not get a man, she will die.

"There are four sights most deserving of praise in the world; that of the snow, the moon, the wind, and the bloom. Yet their beauty only hides an invariable truth, that nothing gold can stay."... more>>

"These stories have been written countless times by the scholar’s brush. People come and people go, but the lament remains the same; no joy is greater than a promise made, no pain deeper than hope betrayed."

A collection of four independent tragedies on the themes of snow, moon, wind and bloom. Inspired by Ming Dynasty history; written and translated in the huaben style. <<less

Matsurika, a female officer in the Inner Palace, had a little special skill, and that was "a better memory" than others. One day, she accepted... more>> a request to become a practice partner for a marriage meeting of a certain son of a distinguished family.
However, the one who appeared was the Emperor, Hakuyou, who wanted to try having a marriage meeting?! And interested in Matsurika's special skill, Hakuyou even said, "For now, go and pass the civil exam"...?!
A Chinese-style Cinderella story between an emperor and a girl! <<less

GAIDEN 4
Side stories of Saiunkoku Monogatari... more>>

Contains:
鈴蘭の咲く頃に ("Suzuran no Saku Koro ni": In the Lily of the Valley Season, originally published June 2007 in The Beans vol 9)

空 の青、風の呼ぶ声 ("Sora no Ao, Kaze no Yobu Koe": Blue of the Sky, the Voice of Wind Calling, originally published August 2008 in The Beans vol 11)

千一夜[書き下ろし] ("Sen-ichiya [Kakioroshi]": Thousand and One Nights [You Write, Lowering], new material)

千 一夜そのあとに[書き下ろしショート] ("Sen一ichi Sono Ato ni [Kakioroshi Shooto]": 1001 Night After That [You Write, Lowering & Short Circuiting], omake) <<less

It tells the love story of a woman who overcomes many trials to become a female official and a general who has weathered many hardships in his road to victory.... more>>

Despite being an illegitimate daughter, Mu Zhuohua breaks away from from the path of traditional women during her time as she escapes from her own wedding and enters the capital to seek a position as a female official. In her journey, she meets Liu Yan, a man known as the god of war.

He may have been defeated in battlefield but he does not waver in his resolve as he endures hardships to avenge his grievances. The two may have started out trying to use each other for their own purposes but they eventually join hands in their mission to better the nation, creating a world where women can also enter the court as officials. <<less

Year Eleven of Hongzhi.... more>>

This is a particularly beautiful morning day.

At this time, Zhu Houzhao has just reached adulthood.

At this time, Wang Shouren and Tang Baihu are sharpening their blades, readying for the imperial examination.

At this time, the cold winds have descended and a long winter ravages the land.

At this time, within Count Nanhe’s mansion, the master’s intellectually disabled son, Fang Jifan, his heir…. begins his shameless, recalcitrant journey to prodigality. <<less

Betrayed by his lover and abandoned by mankind, the race he saved, Rohen gave up all hopes in life.... more>>

Returning to the past, he laid down his sword and allowed the world to perish as he stood in the side. Just as man turned his back on him, he, too, will do the same.

This was his pledge.

But, his view changes little by little when he meets a girl wielding the same scars as him.

She changes him… heals his broken scar without notice.

***

Looking at Rohen, his body torn and mangled, she burst into tears and asked, “Why… why didn’t you run away?”

He heard her sweet voice. It calmed him. She protected him.

Rohen laughed. “Because you’re here.” <<less

It's laughable that after a century of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it crumbled due to the decline of the royal heirs. Not only did a fool ascend the throne, but also a eunuch seized great power.... more>>

Wu Jing found himself in the shoes of the last imperial son of the Great Zhou, a recently crowned emperor who was perceived as a fool. He watched as people took advantage of his ignorance, serving him a meager meal of vegetables and plain rice.

Fists clenched, he grew angry.

Outside the palace hall, palace maids gossiped:
"That little emperor is quite handsome."
"If only he weren't a fool."
"The Ninth Thousand Years probably won't tolerate the restored normal emperor sitting in this position."

Wu Jing felt deflated.
He had to swallow his pride and continue pretending to be a fool.

Until one day, as he passed by the imperial garden, he accidentally saw the unpredictable and ruthless Ninth Thousand Years, known for killing without blinking, wearing a crane-patterned court robe. The red sleeves draped gracefully on the ground.

The Ninth Thousand Years squatted down, revealing a side profile with a smiling expression, extending a slender hand, feeding... a wild cat!

This cat was one of the wild cats in the imperial garden.
The next day, at the same spot, he saw the Ninth Thousand Years feeding a limping stray dog.

The third encounter was in the imperial study.
Wu Jing sat stiffly on the grand dragon throne, with a eunuch beneath his feet, a ten-year-old who accidentally spilled tea on the Ninth Thousand Years' robe, now frantically bowing.

Blood streamed down his face.

After a moment, someone came to take the little eunuch away, but the man sitting in the chief minister's chair suddenly spoke in a gentle tone, "Forget it, he's just a child."

Wu Jing shifted his black eyes.
Ning Qinghong turned his gaze, "Your Majesty, please let me review your lessons during this time."

"Gurgle—"
Wu Jing awkwardly looked at his stomach, a sudden insight striking him. The semi-grown teenager tilted up a pretty little face, his black eyes innocent, "Brother, I'm hungry."

Ning Qinghong narrowed his eyes slightly, picked up a pastry, "Come here." He fed the little emperor like he was feeding a kitten, coaxing him to finish.

Rumors spread that the Ninth Thousand Years suffered from a mental illness.
Sometimes smiling, sometimes cruel and tyrannical.

Wu Jing, who regretted hugging this thigh too late, hid in the wardrobe of the sleeping palace, hearing calls from outside.

Ning Qinghong, with a cold face, spoke in an oddly soft tone,
"Wu Wu, aren't you hungry?" <<less

Crown Prince Cael appeared before Irene, the knight abandoned by the kingdom to whom she had been loyal to all her life. He had declared to worship her, kissing the ground she walked on, for he desired to be her husband.... more>>

For a moment, Irene’s heart shook.

Will Cael be able to capture Irene’s heart? <<less

Transmigrated as a widow and live a noble life?... more>>

That’s nice. Just teach the children, drink some wine, listen to operas, and even sneak a few little wolf dogs when you’re free.

Gee, don’t be too unrestrained.

Lu Jinxi’s golden abacus rattled loudly, but who would have guessed that human’s calculations were not as good as heaven’s calculations?

At first glance, the man in the picture was a painted skin demon. He wished he could tear her apart and swallow her whole. He finally ran out of tricks and asked her to remarry. The crippled concubine-born son was actually the former crown prince who was secretive and coveted the mother.

What’s even more terrifying was…

The deceased husband who had died in the battlefield for six years came back from the dead. <<less

The Jinyiwei: Formerly known as the “Ceremonial Luan Division ”, they had originally served as the Imperial Court’s honor guards, before gradually gaining Emperor’s trust. For one to assume the roles and responsibilities of the Jinyiwei, one would need to possess a certain type of background, the character of a faithful hound, a very good physique, and mastery of martial arts. Their uniform consists of flying fish clothing and they bear embroidered spring knives.... more>>

This is a story about the youngsters of the Brocade Imperial Guards or Jinyiwei.
It is also a tale about a small, feral cat and a large, wild leopard. <<less

After Rong Zhuo’s death, it was written into a book. The original owner was introduced to the prince as a confidant because of his ability and political integrity. When he passed through, he was not familiar with the prince. In order to avoid the ending of the original book, he decided to be a dummy and ruin his reputation so that he would not provoke the prince. Unexpectedly, Rong Zhuo overturned the car on his first day as a dummy, and also met the prince’s nemesis by accident, and this person is the future emperor of this dynasty…... more>>

Rong Zhuo, the protagonist of this article, is not a brilliant genius, but a little sun full of justice and kindness in his heart. Under his influence, the playful friends around him “returned to the righteous” one after another, and even the cold and violent His Royal Highness King Yan was unknowingly warmed by him, and slowly walked out of the gloomy past. <<less

In this world, There are Confucians, Daoists, Buddhists, Demons, and Arcanists.... more>>

Xu Qi'an, a police academy graduate, suddenly finds himself waking up in a prison, set to be exiled to the frontier three days later...

His initial goal was to protect himself in this world with no human rights and to be able to live a leisurely life as a rich man.

...

Many years later, Xu Qi’an looks back on the past, with long-dead enemies and friends, as well as the numerous bones he has left behind.

As the Yangtze River flows eastward, the waves wash away the heroes; right and wrong, success or failure will all turn into nothing but history.

However, just like the sun’s rays gleaming over the towering mountains, after each sunset, a new sun will rise. <<less

The story, which takes place in the fictional medieval empire of Saiunkoku, follows the adventures of Shūrei Kō, a descendant of a noble family that has fallen on hard times.... more>>

Her father works as a librarian in the Imperial palace, a post which offers prestige and respect, but little compensation. Shūrei teaches in the temple school and works odd jobs to make ends meet, but her dream is to pass the imperial examinations and take a post in government, a path forbidden to women.

Shūrei's plans come to an abrupt halt when the Emperor's Grand Advisor makes a startling offer, which is joining the imperial household for six months as the young Emperor's consort, and teach the Emperor to be a responsible ruler. If she succeeds, the financial reward will be great.

The story details Shūrei's growing relationships with the Emperor and other members of the court, the intrigues that surround imperial politics, and her commitment to better herself and her country. <<less

This is the story of a legendary queen who stood firmly in the imperial harem for 50 years and won the love of the Emperor.... more>> She is smarter than any Empress of the Ming Dynasty and a lot subtler than Wu Zetian. Presenting the story of the Ming Dynasty’s first six emperors after the establishment of the Dynasty. <<less

Aeryl Frey Brixia had lived all her life hiding behind a mask. ... more>>

She was shunned by everyone including the father she craved affection from because of the ugly mark on her face that branded her a monster.

At the end of her miserable life, she was falsely accused of selling military weapons to the enemy nation and sentenced to execution…

The blade of the guillotine dropped and everything went black.

The next time she opened her eyes, she was in her room again as a young girl.

This time, she was determined things will be different. She will no longer be a puppet. She will no longer be manipulated.

And the first thing for her to do is to cooperate with the two officers leading the investigation against her father. <<less

Shen Cui unexpectedly transmigrated into a classical novel, becoming the beautiful yet malicious stepmother, Shen Cuihua, as described in the book. Her stepson, Mu Yunchuan, is destined to achieve great success in the imperial examinations, rise to a prominent position, and repay her a thousandfold for the wrongs she committed in the past.... more>>

Without hesitation, Shen Cui prepared to escape that very night. However, unexpectedly, the "Examination Foster System" went online!

[Task 1: Choose one son to nurture from the two sons. ( Lazy Biological Son ) or ( Genius Step-son )]

[Task 2: Master cooking skills and household management to become an outstanding mother in the classical examination style.]

[Task 3: Choose a teacher for the son, with qualifications not lower than 85.]

Shen Cui didn't dare to provoke the original male lead, so she could only choose her original son from the book — a lazy, chubby and ignorant child — to a comparison foster. She pulled him out of bed and said, "Son, it's time to study."

"Mama, I don't know how to read!"

Regardless, she forced him to study. If he didn't achieve fame, her eldest son would make sure she and her son were both finished! <<less

Time flies, and it is already the third day. I sat in one of the pavilions of Champs élysées in the middle of the lake. The scenery was so beautiful. I gazed at the graceful dancers as I poured my wine, and a faint smile came into my eyes.... more>>

I have known the Emperor for a long time now, but I have never seen him like this before, holding his forehead with a grave face. What the hell is going on?

“Imperial Uncle, This Emperor is very familiar with you. Don’t be dismal. It’s just a woman. There are many herbs in the world. Uncle, don’t you think so?”

Feng Yin, this fifth prince yesterday, was now the Emperor of Jing, pretended to have a heavy face. When Ziqing glanced at the other princes, they seemed to be all the same to him, except for Feng Yin, who was holding a sake in his hand. He did not speak.

I smiled, raised my cup and drank it, “It’s natural, Xiaoyin doesn’t have to worry about me.”

“If Ziqing has a woman he likes, This Emperor promises to help Uncle.” Feng Yin said. The mirth in his eyes could not be hidden.

…Uh, if it develops like this, it will be troublesome.

“Nephew…” I gritted my teeth with a difficult expression on my face, “To tell you the truth, Imperial Uncle actually likes men!” <<less

Fu Ningrong, whose identity had been discovered by His Highness, the Crown Prince, did a terrible thing in order to get rid of him: she drugged him.
—And she also tried to send a maidservant to his bed.... more>>

She naively thought that if he had someone else, Xie Yu would not touch her.

The storm was coming.

The maidservant failed to be the sacrifice.
Instead, Fu Ningrong was pinned down by the waist, and he straightened his back. Like a leaf, she was f*cked to the point where everything was swaying. He vigorously penetrated to the deepest part, thrusting hard into her again and again until her soul collapsed.

Her whole body was covered by the man’s breath.

The man was like a devil from hell. The scorching breath landed on Fu Ningrong's ear, as if he was burning her. Every word made her tremble in fear.

“Want to get rid of me?!”

“It will be impossible in this life.” <<less