The prince raised in the Cold Palace was once pushed to the supreme position by his beloved and became a puppet emperor. Only before his death did he realize that in his short life he was just a pawn for other’s power and desires. When the city was about to fall, he who was imprisoned for many years cut his beautiful face that had been his curse for half of his life and ended his tragic life with white silk.... more>>

Once he returned to his youth, he looked at the orphan traitorous general who was trampled and humiliated by the spoilt royal children in the secluded courtyard. He remembered the mu*derous hero who broke through the city gate in blood and gore in his previous life.

Li Yuanmin sighed and quietly took the bruised child back to the palace to take care of him, hoping to eliminate some hostility from him and minimize the people suffering.

***

Years later, the great general who calmed down the frontier, returned to the court. The first thing he did was not to return to his residence, but to go straight to the inner palace. He personally helped His Majesty take off his shoes and socks and gently washed his feet.

“This minister has worked hard for His Majesty’s country and missed out on one’s lifelong happiness,” the tall and mighty general’s eyes were hot, “So now Your Majesty should bestow his subject a marriage with His Majesty.” <<less

I, an elite researcher in modern Japan, has somehow reincarnated into another world! And the standard of living in this new world is too low!... more>>

This story is about a protagonist who lived a golden life, but reincarnated into a poor life in another world, she aims to rise to the top (or at least to the middle-class) <<less

In the dangerous world of high martial arts, Lin Beifan traversed and found himself bound to a corrupt official system.... more>>

It seemed that the only way to become stronger was through corruption – a ridiculous notion, but one that he had to follow nonetheless. He found himself embezzling, accepting bribes, and using his power for personal gain, becoming a despised and hated corrupt official.

Yet, secretly, he distributed his ill-gotten gains to the people, leaving nothing for himself. He carried the weight of his bad reputation while still trying to make the world a better place.

The empress, who knew the truth, shed tears and said, “My dear, I’m sorry for the injustice done to you. Come to my palace tonight.”

The intelligent and beautiful women who knew the truth declared, “No matter how the world sees you, we are willing to stand by your side, through thick and thin!”

The martial women of the Jianghu who knew the truth vowed, “If they want to take down Lin, they’ll have to get through us first!”

Others were left in shock, “He’s clearly a corrupt official, why are you all protecting him?” <<less

“Did you approach me on purpose from the beginning?”... more>>

"...... yes."

“Must have been hard pretending to love the enemy’s daughter.”

Annette, of royal blood and the only daughter of a military general.

After two years of passionate love, she married her father's loyal subordinate, Heiner.

The happiness she thought would last forever with her wonderful and loving husband.

Everything was perfect.
Everything seemed perfect.
Until her husband's treachery caused the downfall of her family.

"I'm divorcing you, Heiner.”

"It is not granted."

“Do you still have any use left for me? My parents are dead, the monarchy has fallen. I have nothing. Your revenge is over."

“Madam, where do you intend to go to be happy?"

“...... there is nowhere I can be happy.”

Heiner stretched the corners of his mouth and smiled.

“If that's the case anyway, you'll be unhappy by my side for the rest of your life.”

Annette suddenly realized that his revenge was not over.

And that she had to break off this sickening toxic relationship with her own hands. <<less

Lee Juwon, the corrupt CEO of the hunter service company December. Juwon, who lived viciously because he was crazy for money, was trapped all alone in a Christmas Eve dungeon that suddenly appeared.... more>>

In there, Juwon sees the aftermath of his own death. Everyone was happy about Juwon’s death like it was Christmas. All except one person…

Kang Inheon, an S-class hunter belonging to December. He was kind to everyone and only cold to Juwon so, like everyone else, he thought he hated him. However, after Juwon died, Kang Inheon acted weirdly…?

Pretty tr*sh and Pretty Scrooge’s* dungeon escape

Note: The abbreviations of pretty tr*sh and pretty scrooge in korean is yesseu and yeseu, which sounds like yess and yes <<less

Fernan Caesar, the ruler of the North who came back from the war. ... more>>

The man, who was perfect in everything, was the only good memory of Julia’s unhappy childhood.

When she was told that he was going to be her husband, Julia believed in the existence of God for the first time.

But…

“If there’s anything you want, feel free to do it. It doesn’t matter whether you remodel the castle, buy jewelry, or throw a party.”

“…….”

“But I don’t want to see you in the morning, so refrain from doing that.”

The gentleman of her memory was no more.

There was only a cold man standing there who did not have a trace of affection or warmth.

“Your heart is of no use to me.”

But loving him to the end was Julia’s biggest mistake.

****

Standing at the edge of the cliff, Julia slowly carved her husband’s once-worldly face into her eyes.

If not now, she would never be able to escape it forever. She would come to love him again.

She didn’t want to be bound to him any longer.

“Julia!”

Looking at her desperate husband, Julia threw herself down the cliff. <<less

After looking at a handsome man’s picture, he has transmigrated into another world. Rong Yi looked up at the sky, speechless. How unlucky could he be to have transmigrated into a loser + sissy’s body…... more>>

What’s worse, the original master of this body has been married to a man! And the worst thing is…

A little baby quickly jumped on his chest and said, "Mother, I want to drink milk."

Rong Yi takes a deep breath and lowers his head to look at his chest! Flat! Check! Then he pulls open his pants and luckily see his ‘brother’ is still there, feeling much relieved…

He said to the little cute kid, “What did you say? Say it again.”

… <<less

I lost my mother and got close to a certain girl in order to fill the hole in my heart. However, that girl passed away... more>> as well, leaving me with nothing but a strap. Time passed and my father got remarried, I got a new mother, older sister and a younger sister. In the beginning, everything was fine but with time, our relationship grew worse and worse. But I was fine because I had that strap with me! But then... <<less

Scarlett, the youngest of The White Family, grew like a plant in a greenhouse. ... more>>

Unfortunately, she was killed by the son of her father’s lover, Noah Ash Ford.

But when she opened her eyes, time went back to before she died, 200 days before she was killed.

So she decided not to have a meaningless death in this life and swore to get her revenge on Noah Ash Ford.

“Noah, trust me, whoever or wherever you’re from.”

I hate your birth and I hate your mother. For the sake of revenge, I could do this kind of acting.

One day, his eyes changed as he looked at her. “Scarlett, I exist for you. You’re sick because of me… I’m sorry I love you.”

She gave a cruel smile on her lips as soon as she saw the love in his eyes. How dare you love me? You, I’ll kill you and then go to hell. Remove you with this hand and I say, “I love you.” I will live in the same hell as you. <<less

On the day of the celebration for defeating one of the demons who ruled over the land, the young assassin Noel was exiled for what he could not control. Deemed unworthy of continuing in the Hero of Light's party due to being 'tainted' by his attribute of Darkness, he was left alone.... more>>

In his despair, Noel stumbled upon young girls who have also been subjected to unjust treatment, which led him to make a decision. He would form a party of those with the same attributes of Darkness and become a hero who'd save the world, finally basking in the limelight he could never even touch.

Eventually, the legend of Noel and his companions, hailed as the true heroes behind the subjugation of the demons, would be spread far and wide. His journey—their journey begins here and now.

On the other hand, the feeble Hero of Light and his party would soon crumble, their downfall and destruction absolute. <<less

Aah, again? ... more>>

My fiance was gazing intently at my charming younger sister.

When I saw the blaze that lit up in those cold eyes, I was assaulted by deja vu.

My fiance had been in love with my younger sister even in the last life.
There was nothing I could do but watch.

And, by some karma, I was someone who kept returning to that exact moment. <<less

From the moment of his birth, Keim is a cursed boy whose entire body is invaded by poison. Hated and despised, he suffers persecution even from his own father and sister. However, he eventually learns that the cause of the curse is the calamity sealed within himself, the Poison Queen. Risking his life, Keim confronts the Poison Queen and inherits her vicious abilities, awakening as the strongest being who can manipulate a wide variety of toxins――the Poison King!... more>>

Keim unleashes his inherited talent for martial arts and decides to leave his hometown behind, living freely. However, during his journey, he inadvertently arouses the lust of a troubled beauty and a stunning woman he helps along the way with the aphrodisiac effects of his toxins…!? <<less

"The Villainous Heir Whose Likability Soars the More His True Nature Is Revealed"... more>>

Sieghardt, due to his father's criminal actions, had acquired the infamous nickname of the "Villainous Heir." His reputation plummeted further as his daily actions seemed to confirm this persona. Unable to change his behavior, he decided to stick to his convictions. However, the recent incident became a turning point, and it became evident to those he contacted that he was actually a sincere, somewhat incompetent, and good-hearted person. <<less

A girl who calls herself a demon appeared before a timid student named Fumio Kijima. The girl claims to be a campaign girl from the demon world and she gives him the ability to "summon a room" from nothing but thin air.... more>>

At first he doesn't abuse his power and uses it as a convenient ability in his every day life. But one day he is bullied by his classmates under a false pretext and is made to suffer. In the past he would have wallowed in misery and cried himself to sleep, but now he had a power to call upon.

"I will make them regret it!"

Using his powers to summon his "room", he begins his era of confinement and brainwashing to achieve his goals. <<less

Zhao Yelan was born as a criminal s*ave and was rescued by the Third Prince. After years of painstaking efforts to put him on the throne, Zhao Yelan became a sycophantic minister whom everyone detested, but he was actually given a marriage by that person to general Yan Mingting, the lone star of Tiansha.... more>>

The general caused the death of his own father, his mother, his wife, and his dog. Everyone hoped that the curse would also kill Zhao Yelan as soon as possible.

On the wedding night, Zhao Yelan, who was dressed in red, took out a dagger, his eyes sharp: “What do you want?”

Yan Mingting held his hand tightly, and borrowed his dagger to carve a large character on the head of the bed – – Early.

“You’re weak and frail, get up early every day and practice horse stance with me!”

“?”

The common people thought this marriage was truly wonderful!

They heard that this big minister was beaten every day. He had to repair the roof tiles when the house leaked and also work in the kitchen. He served his husband and was very obedient, and from then on, he didn’t dare condemn people.

Hey, the general was truly mighty!

Zhao Yelan sat lazily by the bed, playing with the dagger, and raised the ends of his eyes slightly: “Where did these rumors come from?”

“From my dog mouth.” Yan Mingting, who was in horse stance, patted his thigh. “Madam, please take the seat of honor. You don’t have to get up early tomorrow.” <<less

I became the Villainess who died at the hands of her husband in the novel.... more>>

To be exact, as a supporting role who dies after being used by her father and brother as a tool for political marriage.

One day, my goddamn father crawled out and brought my fifth groom.

The problem is that he is the husband who will kill me, and is the best paladin in the north who will bring down my family in the future.

First of all, I have to find a way to live.

Before I find a way to save my sister-in-law,

In the original story, before I find a way to save my sister-in-law whom I was supposed to kill, there are many difficulties, such as my husband’s coldness, the northerners’ contempt and check, but if I seems harmless to the people here—

Won’t he save my life later on?

“I have a crush on you!”

So please save me! <<less

Born the eldest son of the Marquess of Grenville, one of the numerous aristocrats of Southern Crane Empire, ‘Hugo’ had a spectacular past…, no life.... more>>

Every time he died, he would always return to the same day when he was fourteen years old. And each time he would be killed by a member of his family.

Even so, he had never been loved by his family ever since he can remember, and he continued to seek their love and affection.

He finally realized something at the end of his sixth life. He realised that the love of family is only an illusion.

Thus he vowed. If he had to go back to the day when he was 14 years old again, he’ll sever everything.

And so, Hugo begins his seventh life. This time, he left his love for his family behind.

To take his revenge, Hugo sold himself to the Grand Duke of Woodstock, the most powerful family after the Imperial Family.

There, he met Meltreza, the daughter of a mixed-race human-vampire rumored to be a “monster”.

This is the story of a man who despaired in six lives and finally finds happiness in his seventh. <<less

The Soulless Messengers, a despised and persecuted people, wander the continent collecting gold coins from the emperor to escape a curse that has been passed down through generations.... more>>

Among them is Azadine, who was born under the worst of curses. With no magical talents, he becomes the lowest-ranked messenger, traveling the continent and fulfilling the requests of petitioners in exchange for gold.

As a powerful mage appears to unlock the clan’s curse, a vast conspiracy hidden by his twin sister Arael’s rebellion slowly comes to light.

How will Azadine face the impending doom that awaits him? <<less

Noble status, dazzling appearance, and unparalleled talent.... more>>

The life of a princess, who had all these conditions that could not be modest, was solid.

I’m self-centered?

What is that?

It’s a life lived without caring about the regard of others.

“Look at this white fur. It’s like a snowball. Fluffy.”

Who dares to touch me frivolously?

No matter how much I shouted, I couldn’t reach the dazed-looking maids.

Eristella, the most capable woman of all time, was cursed and became a small fox.

***

It wasn’t too bad that the people of the Grand Duchy, who used to grind their teeth when I was a princess, showed affection.

“Eristella.”

The foe-like fiancé, who I most wanted to avoid, said,

“Should I call you by a proper name?”

Before he discovered my identity. <<less

He had four disobedient disciples, who now achieved success, won recognition and established their own sects.... more>>

The embarrassing thing is that it was him who drove those four out of his sect to make them independent.

But one day he had an incident and lost his cultivation. His life was hanging by a thread. Wandering around, he walked into his third disciple’s territory.

What should I do?

Mountains and seas can be tamed, days and nights can disappear.

Only you, the exceptional you, refuse to give up.

——

A man blessed with fortune, the best in his generation, had an accident and started anew; broken in body but firm in spirit, he now uses his wisdom to guide his evil disciples back to the right path.

Notes :
The title 参商 (Shēnshāng) has two meanings:
1) Constellations Shen (ch. “Three Stars mansion”, eu. Orion) and Shang (ch. “Heart mansion”, eu. Antares), which never appear at the same time.
2) Two friends/relatives who are separated/estranged and irreconcilable. <<less

Jiang Zhige got transmigrated into the book he was reading and became the notorious villain "Demon Emperor'' who was getting besieged by many cultivators including the male protagonist and female protagonists, making him fall into a fatal situation.... more>>

Just as Jiang Zhige was about to die, he unexpectedly awakened the Life Memory Editing System which, as its name implies, could rewrite Demon Emperor's past and reveal it to the world.

As a result, parts of heart-wrenching memories appeared on the light curtain projecting in front of the world, laid bare for everyone to watch.

"Rou'er, you must always remember, be a beggar rather than a s*ave. As long as I'm still alive, I will never let you become a s*ave or a maid."

"Ziyan, if it is for you, I have nothing to lose in becoming a demon. What's the harm in being an enemy of the world?"

The world would finally understand his actions when everything comes to light.

Everything he, Demon Emperor, did was to shelter his loved ones and protect the world. <<less

“Arrogant Prince. You’re not the only one who can toy with others.”... more>>

Valentia Syner, the greatest mind in all of the Imperial Academy’s history.

Her fellows at the academy called her “The Iron Maiden”. Some did it out of jealousy. Others, out of contempt. But no one ever approached Valentia. Even her own family avoided her.

The first person to ever reach out to Valentia was the playboy of the Imperial family—the Prince, Lexus.

“Who dares to slap the Imperial Prince?”

Their first meeting went terribly. They exchanged awful words and there was even a slap involved. But over time, the two of them became very close.

However, Valentia discovered a terrible truth just before she was about to confess something to Lexus—she was pregnant with his child.

Valentia had to run away to protect herself.

And then a few years passed.

“Did he just say you were his mom?”

That awful man, Lexus appeared once more before Valentia, who was living a quiet life with her lovely son, Elijah. <<less

Ryosuke Yamamoto is falsely accused of assaulting a woman and has lost everyone dear to him. His older sister Kaede and younger sister Nagisa completely rejected him, and his father gave up on him.... more>>

He became the target of slander at school, lost the trust of the student body president, and was looked upon with contempt by his classmates.

After a year of such days, Ryosuke’s false accusation is proven. The people who had kept Ryosuke distant until now sincerely apologized and begged for his forgiveness, but Ryosuke had no intention of forgiving them at all. <<less

The main protagonist Chen He often meets crazy people in his life, and all these people have very deep prejudices against him. They often do weird things.... more>>

Once, Chen He polished off a bunch of hired killers (who seemed to be after him?), and eventually found the mastermind.

Chen He: You and I are complete strangers, so why are you doing this to me?

Mastermind: You’re gonna kill me after ten years! Of course I’ve got to make a preemptive strike.

Chen He: …

Chen He: Sir, we have had no bad blood between us, and I have not done anything to offend you. Why are you being so threatening?

Taoist priest: Hmph! In the future, you’ll be offending me to no end. Haven’t you been looking down on me all your life?

Chen He: …but I still have my entire life ahead of me!

Antagonist A: Chen He! Because of your master, I was rejected by XX Sect, and so I was forced to become a demonic cultivator!

Chen He: Who…who are you?

Antagonist B: My future lover’s meridians and good looks were ruined by you, and I’m definitely not gonna let you do it this time!

Chen He could not help but think: There is definitely something wrong with my life! <<less

Anna, a saint who had worked hard despite being looked down upon for being an orphan, was chosen to be the prince’s fiancée, bypassing the other saint Noemi who was loved by everyone. As a result, the people around her became even colder towards her.... more>>

In the midst of this, the bishop asked Anna to undergo the “sacred ritual” to protect the country.

The sacred ritual is a ceremony where one is placed alive in a coffin and enshrined. Although Anna was reluctant, she eventually gave in to the pressure from those around her.

While inside the coffin during the ceremony, Anna heard the true reason why it was being performed and strongly regretted her choice.

Then a spirit appeared and offered to help her escape. With the spirit’s power, Anna fled and returned to the church in a different form. <<less