In the world of the near future, an epic war rages between the Earth Federation and the rebel space colonies that call themselves the Principality... more>> of Zeon. The most fearsome weapons of this new era are the robotic vehicles known as mobile suits, armored giants with the firepower of battleships. The Federation has pinned its hopes for victory on its advanced mobile suit prototypes, but when a young cadet named Amuro Ray becomes the pilot of the mobile suit Gundam, he discovers that machines alone will not be the decisive factor in the conflict. For a new stage of human evolution is dawning, and the future - if humanity has a future - may well belong to the Newtypes... <<less

Liam, the son of the Duke, breaks off the engagement after witnessing his fiancée cheating on him. The next moment, he meets Princess Anastasia, who... more>> asks him to marry him. "Right now, I've fallen in love with you. Let's get married." "I refuse. <<less

I’m sorry I lied, really I love you Koh-chan— Asaka harbors a secret love for the man he is secretary to, Yagami, extolled as the Prince of Politics. But Yagami’s getting marriage proposals now, and Asaka’s place as private secretary is about to be lost..!?... more>>

Asaka, who never knew his father, is abandoned by his mother in the sea one mid-winter day, but he’s rescued by the son of a local prominent family, Yagami. Asaka has been secretly yearning for Yagami ever since that day, despite knowing how out of reach Yagami is for him, and he becomes Yagami’s private secretary, hoping to at least help out with his daily life and repay his debt to the man who has now become a Diet member. But Yagami’s marriage proposals spell the end of this dream-like intimate relationship— About to loose the only place he belonged, Asaka plays the betrayer, using himself as bait…!? <<less

There’s something strange in the neighborhood.... more>>

The police once again are beaten to the chase for a jewelry shop hold-upper. And before that, someone has also caught a carnapper; saved a man atop a burning building; saved a baby held hostage by his father; helped an elderly cross the street; tipped off members of a Breaking and Entering gang; saved a family caught in a flood; landed a Boeing 747 with a broken engine; and exploded a giant robot. But who is this man? Will he be able to save Aling Baby? And just what soaps are celebrities using?

Notes:
1. Aling- Aunt->Aling Baby- Aunt Baby
2. Carnapper- Filipino term for carjacker, same as kidnapper but only it’s car
3. Hold-Upper- Filipino term to an open robbery or thief to a person. It’s used when the person threatens someone, sometimes using knife or gun, in his knowledge to to give him some valuables. <<less

This is a short story of a Mackerel meeting with the Emperor.... more>>

Rank 3rd in Syosetsu's top 100 in Funny category as of 11/27/22.

A good read for a break from long novels and chapters. <<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

Su Yang was an average university student in Shanghai when he received a system that allowed him to add points to things. The point system provided him with missions and by clearing them, he would gain points.... more>>

Add a point into an object, the object will receive a special ability; add a point into a plant, the plant will come alive; add points on himself, he will get talents or superpowers.

With the mysterious point system in hand, Su Yang aimed to become rich and alter his fate. On his path towards success, he encountered many interesting matters and people, including famous actresses and business tycoons. Fueled by determination, Su Yang set his sight on adding points into all things to help him achieve his goal. <<less

By the time Da Xuan was passed down to the seventh Emperor Xiao Wen, it had long since declined from its original state. After Emperor Xiao Wen’s passing, Emperor De Jia succeeded the throne. Ignorant yet arrogant, with harsh and demanding taxation—the citizens of Da Xuan had no way to survive, causing unceasing rebellions all over the country.... more>>

After ten years of his reign, Emperor De Jia met his demise. Subsequently, the Crown Prince Su Yuanan succeeded the throne. The title, Emperor De Xi, left its mark in history as the last emperor.

The Dynasty had reached an end, with no path for retreat.

There was limited information recorded in official history regarding this emperor; his five years of reign were both ludicrous and tyrannical. After the rebel army appeared, he was immediately defeated, captured with death by su*cide.

However…

There was such a woman, who stood amidst the whirlpool. She witnessed the rise and fall of a dynasty, the love and hate of this emperor.

What was righteous?

What was evil?

Who can say for sure?

With a stroke from the vermilion brush, the scribe could only follow the intentions of those in power. However, she felt that she could not allow him to follow in the footsteps of those who are already dust in history. <<less

“Hatred shouldn’t be passed onto the next generation. Neither should this tragedy repeat itself.”... more>>

Paides, the country where Iris was born, waged war on Elda over magic ore. As the war dragged on, her country began to fall behind in numbers, so Paides began enacting a conscription.

Iris, who was still a child, also entered the fray. Not just to fulfill her obligation as a noble, but also to protect her precious family.

…At last, the war ended, but it took away both her cherished hometown and family.

Iris, who inherited the title of duchess, poured her heart and soul into restoring her territory, only for her efforts to be unraveled by the eccentric and naïve princess.

At first, she tried to make the princess—who would eventually become queen—understand how unrealistic her mindset was, but soon gave up after seeing how conceited the proud princess was. Ultimately, she concentrated her efforts on defending her own territory.

“You’re unworthy of the title queen.”

Thus, the curtain rose on the condemnation against her ruthless country… <<less

Graffiti. It’s the magic of ephemeral visuals that vividly overwrite even her and my thoughts―... more>>

Yoshi, a university student studying abroad in Bristol, Britain, uncovers graffiti at his workplace. Together with his colleague Boudicia, a languid but wild girl with golden hair, he uncovers a secret world of graffiti he never knew existed, as he is dragged into the conflict between graffiti writers and police, all the while struggling to rekindle his passion for music after a traumatic event. <<less

What would you do if you were transported to an academy where becoming immortal was possible? Where magic spells and swordsmanship were your courses and fighting zombies and wars were your exams? Dawn Academy was no ordinary learning institution and Xiao Lin was about to find out how mysterious and exciting this magical academy really was. ... more>>

Join this self-professed gaming nerd as he embarks on a journey that takes learning to a whole other level. With flying dragons, high-tech systems, and alien livestock that makes your bowels explode, Xiao Lin’s freshmen adventure is just the tip of the iceberg. <<less

When the Emperor decided to banish me to the cold palace.... more>>

I heard his thoughts:

【How annoying! I can’t sleep with the Empress tonight.】

【Why won’t the Empress beg me? Hurry and beg me, and I’ll revoke the order immediately.】

【Can I also live in the cold palace?】 <<less

Nurse Bai Yan and Mayor’s assistant Kang Jian suddenly got married, but they realized that this was not a Cinderella and Prince storyline. He already had a lover in his arms, and there were political enemies watching from behind. Her mother-in-law regarded her as a thorn in her eye, while her father-in-law and her mother were old acquaintances. It was all very confusing. ... more>>

Later, Bai Yan stated: if you are a sparrow that accidentally becomes a phoenix, don’t take it too seriously, it’s just a legend.

One flower that never withers, one that stays fresh throughout the seasons in the river of time, one that shines in your purest years with its youth and beauty, and one that you remember with a gentle smile even as you age gracefully.

We’ve all had beautiful first loves.

There is always a most cherished memory hidden in our hearts.

Love is elusive, but marriage is very realistic.

Love is a matter between two people, but marriage is a matter between two families.

There are always various reasons why two people in love may not necessarily walk down the aisle together.

What should you do if you cannot marry the person you love?

After Kang Jian and Bai Yan broke up, their lives went through many ups and downs. The road of love was long and uncertain, and the hand of fate was unpredictable. Where would their love end up? Would they forget each other in the world or stay together through thick and thin?

Do you have a paper rose in your heart?

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Adapted into a Vietnamese Drama <<less

A Jewish pianist named Alpha, and a German officer named Gein.... more>>

Two people meet in the fire of war, but couldn’t love each other…

A sad love song…staged at the wrong place and at the wrong time…

This novel was inspired by a manga called Netsu no Ori by Inariya Fusanosuke. <<less

Mariella is a maid who dreams of rising through the ranks by becoming the mistress of a nobleman.... more>>

She is convinced that a blind man she meets by chance is a noble,

and she takes great care of him, pretending to be Lady Marianne.

One day, the man disappears, leaving a proposal for marriage.

Unaware of Mariella’s true identity, he sends a proposal to the Riedenburg family.

Mariella worries that her identity will be discovered.

A disorientated Lady Marianne offers to marry him off in her place…

—

“I’ll go.”

“What?”

Mariella repeated, unable to understand.

“I’ll marry into the royal family. For you, in person.”

“…”

The young woman said, sounding eager.

A hint of amus**ent in her eyes behind her gentle expression.

Mariella knew what Marianne was thinking.

She was jumping for joy at the opportunity.

The chance to be the heroine of the popular novel she always carried with her. <<less

Liang Qiuchi was shot several times on his way to the military court, and his head was seriously injured.... more>>

When he woke up, he couldn't see, and he couldn't remember anything.

To this, Mo Xin only lamented for a minute before readily accepting this fact.

Liang Qiuchi abandoned him for a whole eight years, only compensating with a pair of eyes, which was already considered cheap for him.

Mo Xin was the youngest and most promising general in the Federation, nicknamed the "War Machine".

During the day, he was aloof and cold as ice, yet at night, he would lose himself to another man.

Mo Xin thought no one would see his infatuation.

But he failed to notice the gradually gathering starlight in Liang Qiuchi's already bleak eyes.

"Mo Xin, I don't understand why you saved me but refuse to let me regain my sight?"
"Because I want you to stay by my side, even if you're broken."
"Do you want me to be a dog tied to your side forever?!"
"Yes."

Liang Qiuchi (top) vs. Mo Xin (bottom), strong vs. strong, 1v1, Happily Ever After (HE).

Interludes, mainly from the perspective of Liang Qiuchi (top).

The bottom's character is extreme, with a love-stricken mind, paranoid and submissive personality. Not suitable for all controlling party readers, please avoid if necessary. <<less

Su Wen transmigrated and became the Prime Minister’s son, possessing both power and money.... more>>

In the capital, Su Wen was known to be a profligate young master who had no cares.

However, all of this was merely a façade. He was provided with a goldfinger which was a cultivation system that rewarded him for triggering intense emotions in others.

He put on the image of an arrogant playboy to incur the negative emotions of others to farm points for his cultivation.

Thus, he started on the path towards the pinnacle of life.

But when he turned 18, something happened.

A general’s daughter went to war on behalf of her father and managed to rout the enemy, killing 40,000 of them.

Such startling news became the talk of the town and everyone was apprehensive when they talked about this woman who killed without batting an eye.

Meanwhile, Su Wen who had been having fun sowing his wild seeds in the capital was suddenly granted a marriage by the emperor. He was to marry this woman, the Goddess of Death. <<less

Pei Jiu picked up a girl by the riverside. He settled her on the mountain, and planned to send her back once she recovered. This delicate girl was a useless crybaby, so Pei Jiu had to be a nice person. He cooked her food and washed her clothes. He let the troublesome girl ride on his shoulders so she could pick fruits. During winter, he would warm up the bed for her. One day, she hugged Pei Jiu’s arm with a smile. “Big Brother Pei, you’re really an honest and a good man. I will marry you and give birth to your babies!”... more>>

Pei Jiu eyed her critically and scathingly enumerated her shortcomings. She was ignorant and spoiled. She only knew how to pester and flirt with people all day long. Give birth to babies? Go ahead, give birth to caterpillars.

The delicate girl bawled so hard that she passed out. The next day, Pei Jiu returned to his mansion and told his servants to prepare for his wedding ceremony. When he returned to the mountain in the evening, Pei Jiu opened the door as usual, but he found that the cheeky girl had disappeared. He searched the whole mountain for her to no avail. No one would act like a spoiled brat in front of him anymore. What a headache.

Note : 娇 (jiāo) : tender/delicate/pampered/spoiled <<less

Qiao Wei found herself as the cannon-fodder ex-wife of the male protagonist in a historical novel set in the 60s and 70s. The male lead was handsome, with a broad shoulder, narrow waist, and long legs, clad in a uniform. Not only was he the type Qiao Wei liked, but his future prospects were also boundless.... more>>

In the original story, Qiao Wei was a pitiful cannon fodder who ended up in misery, dying alone after eloping with someone. In the reborn version, the original female lead married the male lead and lived a good life.

However, Qiao Wei, upon entering the book, didn’t want to be the cannon fodder. From being a lonely terminally ill patient to having a husband and children, with a big shot right at home, she couldn’t let others take that away. Qiao Wei wanted to hold on tight.

Yan Lei noticed that ever since he brought his wife back, she seemed like a different person.

“Commander Yan’s wife wears such old-fashioned fabric all the time, so simple and plain.”

Qiao Wei: Natural fabrics are so comfortable, synthetic fibers go away.

“Did you hear? Commander Yan’s wife voluntarily gave up the new dormitory and continued to live in the old family quarters, giving the chance of living in a building to someone else. Look at her ideological consciousness.”

Qiao Wei: The courtyard in the broken dormitory building is much more down-to-earth.

“We misunderstood them before. Look, the commander’s relatives are here, directly arranged in the guesthouse, high-standard reception, so atmospheric.”

Qiao Wei: Having relatives stay at home is too annoying; sending them to the guesthouse is much more relaxed.

Life went from being formal and distant to passionate and lively. From living in separate rooms in the past, she now walks around in his white shirt with smooth, straight legs in front of him. Before, he couldn’t see her in the morning, but now he could see her rosy cheeks and vibrant eyes when she woke up from morning exercise.

In the past, she complained about his lack of education and didn’t allow her to touch his precious books. Now she willingly handed him a book, saying, “Although I hope you can read it too.”

“Clothes, you can’t wash them; leave it to me,” the man said coldly.

“Just because you don’t want to wash dishes, leave it to me,” the man disdainfully said.

“Here,” the man handed it over.

“What?”

“Money and tickets,” he said. “This month I found more people to exchange cloth tickets, enough for you to buy new clothes.”

Qiao Wei smiled with her eyes curled. As long as she wasn’t the cannon fodder, Qiao Wei lived happily in this 60s and 70s setting. <<less

Princess Anping of the previous dynasty was in love with Shangguan Zhao, the son of the great general. Everything changed when the enemy’s country attacked... more>> their country and defeated them. From that time on, Princess Anping died and became consort Rong, the most hated and wicked woman of this dynasty. <<less

Eleni was pushed into a secluded monastery and forced to become a nun, estranged from her father. However, one day she was chosen as the wife of Athanasios, the prince of Styx Kingdom, by a divine oracle.... more>>

Despite her lack of enthusiasm and being forced into marriage, Athanasios began to dote on Eleni after seeing her situation.

Meanwhile, the person who issued the divine oracle began to move. <<less

When his engagement was called off, Prince Elias was abducted by an unknown person, without a clear understanding of his emotions.... more>>

Upon awakening, Elias found himself in a luxurious room that had been prepared exclusively for him and in the presence of a person he had never expected to cross paths with. <<less

Before misery came knocking at the door, no one was more optimistic for a peaceful life than Xiao Lan Dan.... more>>

Without power or influence, life unfolded miraculously for the mediocre Princess.

Like a picture scroll coming to life, the capital's most talented scholar professed his love for her, promising a lifelong commitment and transforming her monotonous existence into a colorful explosion of fireworks.

However, the future she eagerly anticipated never came. Instead, she was met with a bitter end in the midst of an icy winter. She died alone in the heavy snow, bearing the heinous crime of killing her Father Emperor.

Death finally revealed the truth.

Who was the one who smiled with coldness yet carried fiery passions? The one who seemed gentle yet bore grudges? And the one who was willing to abandon love and family for the sake of power?

Although unpredictable, fate had never been senseless. Pure love persevered, while foolishness and heartlessness led to a meaningless existence. <<less

Reading Guide: ... more>>

A fiery and unreserved general’s youngest daughter x a reserved and scheming young prince who has long harbored feelings

Love after arranged marriage x emotional entanglement

1. Highly focused 1v1, sweet couple (SC), happy ending (HE). Both leads are strong (and complement each other) with a sweet (sour and sweet) alternate universe story (partly modeled on the Tang dynasty).

2. Sweet and cool female lead who is good at fighting x gentle and refined scheming male lead. Operating in both the imperial court and martial world with dual identities.

3. The main couple are each other’s soulmates, first love, the first and only ones they fall deeply in love with. Pure love fans welcome!

4. Male lead is sick but not weak, his illness will get better!

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In the martial world, she is a famous chivalrous heroine, and he is an elusive broker;

In the palace, she is the unruly youngest daughter of a general, while he is the crown prince walking on thin ice.

1.

Young Miss Jiang Kui of the General’s Estate, childhood name Little Full, pretends to be a delicate beauty during the day, but goes out killing bad guys at night.

Until the day a marriage contract ties her to the weak Crown Prince Xie Wuyan.

On their wedding night, the moment her husband lifts her red bridal veil, she presses a sword against him and chuckles: “Touch me and you die.”

The young husband lies back with closed eyes: “I’m at my wife’s mercy.”

She doesn’t notice his ears turning red amidst his disheveled hair.

2.

Crown Prince Xie Kang, courtesy name Wuyan, is rumored by all to be a sickly prince who won’t live past his coming-of-age ceremony.

Yet few know he is also the untraceable broker in the martial world, and fewer still know the woman who has captured his heart is a famous female heroine.

The day after his wedding, a little eunuch reports to him that the Crown Princess sneaked out of the palace at night to secretly meet someone at the bookstore in the East Tower.

Prince Xie waves his hand unconcernedly with a faint smile.

That night at the East Tower’s bookstore, the famous broker with quite a reputation in the martial world rests his chin on his folded hands as he gently asks the female heroine across the bamboo screen: “What do you think… of Xie Kang as a person?”

3.

Jiang Kui never thought the husband she deemed useless would one day fight through thousands of soldiers and horses to come to her.

He holds her bloodied body in his arms, takes her spear, stands tall amidst the storm of swords, and whispers tenderly in her ear: “My wife, it’s me.”

It’s you, she thinks hazily. It was you I met at Qujiang, you who laughed at me in the bookstore, you who drank with me, you who held me in the snowstorm.

Of the vast world, the one who came for me is you. It has always been you. <<less

On the second year Xiao Zuo became emperor, the Jin army stepped through the Meridian gates with their iron heels, and Nan Liang fell to ruin. In one evening, he was reduced from the monarch above many to a Nan Hun Duke anyone could humiliate and insult.... more>>

When Xiao Zuo woke up from a nightmare the middle of the night dripping with sweat, the outside of the windows dimly fell with a light pitter pattering rain.

The nation of twenty years, and the eight thousand miles of land could only glanced at in dreams of old. Even while dreaming at midnight, he could not help but think of his Ji Le Palace at Nan Liang, that jaded tree with fine branches and soft silk, the imperial maids wearing flowery ornaments playing the lute, playing the Magpie Treads On Branches.

Just at the time his country fell into ruin and he was like a duckweed adrift, He Xuan smiled and reached out to him. <<less