The six prefectures of Zhongbo were offered to foreign enemies on a silver platter, and Shen Zechuan was taken into custody in the capital, reduced to a drowning dog* loathed and condemned by all. Xiao Chiye followed the scent of the furor and made his way over. But instead of setting others on him, he kicked Shen Zechuan with his very own leg, rendering the latter an invalid. Who would expect this invalid to turn around and bite him in a counterattack until he was all drenched in blood? That was the start of an epic feud between both men who tore at each other every time they come face-to-face with one another.... more>>

“Fate wants to bind me here for life, but this is not the path I choose. The yellow dust submerged my brothers deep under. I have no wish to bow in submission to an illusory fate. The imperial edict can’t save my troops, and the imperial court can’t fill the stomachs of my mounts. I’m no longer willing to lay down my life for this purpose. I want to surmount that mountain. I am going to fight for myself.”

Note : a 'drowning dog' is someone who is down and out, having lost favor or power. <<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

When Qin Yan was five years old, she left the capital with her mother and went to the Pingxi Army under the command of her grandfather, Duke of Zhenguo, in the Northwest. When she returned twelve years later, things were different.... more>>

After the mother was attacked and disappeared, everyone in the Prime Minister Mansion only knew of Concubine Song, but not her mother, the honorable mistress. They only knew that there was only one Miss Nian in the mansion, and they did not know that there was also her, the only eldest young lady of the first wife.

The concubine took over her mother’s dowry and pretended to be rich and generous to win people’s hearts. The concubine-born younger sister, with the identity that belongs to Qin Yan, was mixed up like a fish in water in the circle of noble daughters in the capital, and she also intended to get involved with Qin Yan’s fiancé.

The people in Prime Minister Mansion thought that Qin Yan could only be at their mercy when she returned to the capital alone. However, they never thought that within a few days of returning to the capital, Qin Yan was granted the title of Princess of Zhaoren by the emperor and given a palace as the Princess Mansion.

When Qin Yan took back the dowry that belonged to her mother, only then did her father Prime Minister Qin and Concubine Song knew that Qin Yan was the owner of Yu Qingfeng, the first bank in Great Xia.

The City Master of Gu City, an important town outside the Northwest Pass, was known as the owner of Yu Qingfeng, the first bank in Great Xia which claimed to be able to reach half the national treasury.

How many secrets have not been uncovered on Qin Yan? <<less

“You’d better not dream of being acknowledged as my wife. I would never have a successor with the daughter of Balazit.” ... more>>

Hearing that, Nadia almost said, “I feel the same way.”

Thank you, Marquis. I hope you keep your words.

***

“You said you had no intention of sharing the bed with me.”

“…”

“So for the sake of a successor, you have no choice but to bring in a concubine…”

Crack.

Nadia’s head turned at the sound of something cracking.

Then, a crack is seen in a corner of the table where her husband was.

I mean, why was that table breaking all of a sudden? <<less

Kim Jeongjin, an editor of a publishing company on the brink of closing due to bankruptcy, ends up transmigrating inside a fantasy novel as the incompetent youngest son of a wealthy family.... more>>

And here he thought that he should live a rich life in this life...

"Why was I given a high-level skill? Don't even bother!" <<less

Suddenly one day, Mariabelle’s fiancé Edward broke off their engagement, saying that he had found true love.... more>>

His new fiancé was Annette, a commoner who had charms that Mariabelle did not have.

However, Annette’s education as Crown Princess was not going well, and Mariabelle was asked to be her teacher.

“You are the most perfect lady of all.”

Edward had no ill intentions when he smiled and said that. He was just insensitive to people’s feelings.

After turning down the offer to be Annette’s teacher, Mariabelle was offered another marriage proposal.

But when Edward found out about it, he somehow pressured her to get back together with him...

“It’s too late to ask me to get back together now since you broke off our engagement after telling me you had found your true love!” <<less

At the beginning of the imminent doom, Lu Mi, who had crossed to a different world, was thrown directly into the abyss rift with hellish difficulty, with only a blank book in his hand——... more>>

[The Book of Solomon’s Keys]

[As long as the target voluntarily writes their name on this book, you can gain knowledge and abilities from the other party]

Looking at the monsters that filled the abyss, Lu Mi slowly revealed an apologetic and polite smile.

After a frenzy of upgrades, Lu Mi was finally able to leave the abyss and return to the outside world.

****

In the year 2277 of the new calendar, countless pitch black cracks appeared in various places, and monsters of all sizes poured out from the abyss behind the cracks.

As a result, the entire world entered an era of tyranny, and countless extraordinary beings emerged, causing the world to fall into madness.

Among the top tier monsters, there is a group that is particularly different – they are all looking for the owner of a book.

[He conquered us in the abyss, and we offered him all our names so that he could summon us at any time and use our abilities, knowledge, and power]

[But then he suddenly disappeared – We need to find him! We should find him! We will definitely find him]

[There is only one throne in the sky, and he is the only person qualified to compete for that position! We are his most loyal supporters]

At this time, Lu Mi was being interviewed for his new job at the newly established Extraordinary Guild——

Interviewer: “What is your opinion on the ‘Dominator of the Four Pillars’ and’ Lord of the Future Abyss’ mentioned by those monsters?

Lu Mi：“……？”

Who is that?

After all the trouble, I finally returned to a comfortable life. My pursuit for the rest of my life is to slack at work and have three insurances and one fund. Who is adding drama to me again! <<less

Ye Yunting, the unpopular first son of the Duke of Qi, was married by an imperial decree to Prince Yong’an, Li Fengqi.... more>>

Prince Yong’an defended the northern border and had killed countless enemies, deserving the title of the “War God of Bei Zhao”.

However, when Ye Yunting married him, this bed-ridden War God was already poisoned, his meridians severed.
　　　　
Ye Yunting was devastated by the marriage. Out of fear of the War God’s reputation, he hid in his own courtyard to live a life of peace. Not long after, he accidentally drank the poisonous soup given to the Prince of Yong’an and died.

Before his death, the Yong’an prince, who was said to be dying, half-knelt in front of his bed, held his hand, and solemnly promised, “You lost your life because of me. From now on, I will do my best to protect your loved ones, so go in peace.”

Later on, he ascended the throne as the emperor, and indeed honored his promise to shelter Ye Yunting’s only family.

In his second life, Ye Yunting still couldn’t avoid the fate of marrying Prince Yong’an. But this time, he decided to take good care of the dying man and repay his kindness from his previous life.

However, he did not expect the man to be cured and then to be impatiently pulled into his arms.

He was held tightly in the man’s embrace: “Follow me. From now on, I will protect you.”

(Note: 冲喜 (Chōngxǐ): A “warding-off” wedding (arranged for a dangerously ill young man in the hope that the wedding would ward off imminent death) ↩︎) <<less

In his previous life, Mu Zhiming was deceived and persecuted by the man he admired the most, dying tragically on the road of exile.... more>>

After being reborn, he was determined to change the course of events and have a peaceful life.

However, just when he started to seek power, come in contact with the mysteries of the Capital, a raging war, and the Princes disputing their claim to the throne; he caught a glimpse of a sincere love. Mu Zhiming fell into it, unable to stop himself.

Despite that, on their wedding night, the first thing Gu Heyan said to Mu Zhiming was: “I know that I’m nothing more than his replacement.”

Mu Zhiming: “….?? Husband, is there something wrong with your brain?”

Gu Heyan: “I don’t mind.”

Mu Zhiming: “….”

Gu Heyan: “When things are over, you can go find him. I won’t pursue you.”

Mu Zhiming: “….”

Gu Heyan: “I’m willing to be used by you.”

Mu Zhiming: “….”

Gu Heyan: “I’m already satisfied with your companionship, I won’t ask for anything else.”

Mu Zhiming couldn’t bear it anymore and dragged Gu Heyan towards their wing room.

Gu Heyan: “Where are you taking me?”

Mu Zhiming gritted his teeth and said: “To! Consummate! Our! Marriage!” <<less

The journey of a generation’s male empress started because of four words.... more>>

“Send a dowry escort.”

During the 19th year of the Yuanqing Era, Qi Yunruo boarded a carriage and entered through a corner door of the second prince’s estate. Then, across the watery corridor, he gazed at the prince from afar.

———

The promotional record of a young teen married off as part of his legitimate sister’s dowry.

From two people who never met before to two people who could understand each other’s thoughts by just a glance.

There’s a type of happiness sparked when the most suitable people meet in the most suitable place.

Notes:
In order for aristocratic women in imperial China to marry into a family part of the upper nobility, they must be of the legitimate line and must also have a dowry escort that married into that family. That escort would be a “ying” (媵) and could be considered a concubine. <<less

Possessing memories of being born, raised and died in a country called Japan… the young boy Hercule was born in the imperial household of a declining empire.... more>>

This empire that once was a super power that reigned over the world… is now a country nearing it’s end. The public finances are in bankruptcy, the military strength declined to the point that barbarians are able to wreck havoc in their territories and the neighboring countries squeezed the Empire for tribute payments every year.

And the young Hercule is forced to take over this empire!

“Eeh!? I can’t run away!?”

“You can’t.”

Thus, the 12 years old Hercule ascends to the throne.

Using the knowledge from his previous life, Hercule struggles to rebuild the empire… reforming the tax system, revolutionizing the industry, reorganizing the public finances, rebuilding the administration and reforming the military system.

This will later be known as the story of the young emperor who restored the Lemurian empire, which would later carve it’s name in history as the great monarch of the three continents, the “Divine Light Emperor” Hercule the First. <<less

One day when she was thirteen years old, while chewing bread as a snack, Dalia Pesteros suddenly remembered her past life. This is an impoverished otome game world where the main characters go crazy, and she was born as the sister of the worst villain in the future!... more>>

There is no solution at this rate. The family will be exterminated, and I will be thrown away. So, no matter what, I must get out of this family as soon as possible!

‘Now that it’s like this, I need to lower their guard and run away.’

In order to get rid of the relatives who aim for the family and the sly emperor, it’s better to be in good favor with my brother-

“I want to dance with Dalia. What’s the problem?”

“I’m sorry, but my sister is shy.”

“Dalia said I was her favorite!”

Somehow, it’s not only my brother that I tamed, but all the strongest characters in this world are obsessed with me! <<less

“I’ll hug you, kiss you, touch you – as much as I want, whenever I want. Even if Miss Shada protests. You’ll get used to it if you keep sleeping with me. Won’t you?”... more>>

“Master!”

“Yes, Shada.”

Huey looked at her with a gentle and mild enough gaze to make Shada doubt whether this same man just declared he said he would ravish her at will.

An erot*c scandal between a sweet, somewhat suspicious master and a timid maid. <<less

From the outcast of the imperial family to the emperor, Wei Chongrong’s path to the throne took thirty years.... more>>

In his previous life, everyone thought that he shouldn’t exist.

Only his youngest uncle was good to him, so he went through fire and water for him.

But what he ended up waiting for was the poisoned wine poured for him by the youngest uncle’s own hands.

Starting over, Wei Chongrong, who is familiar with the future, finds that the road ahead is still bumpy.

The battle that is bound to be lost is about to happen, and the scourge of witchcraft is close at hand.

What can he do to save the Eastern Palace and the imperial family, and to save Jun Hua, to whom he is indebted for a lifetime? <<less

Yu Qing Yao is a pseudo-white lotus, a real green tea b*tch. She’s a witch, an actress, a bad girl. Reborn to a terrible ancient world like the Liao Zhai, and embarking on the path of cultivation. Her life’s ambition is to be the white moonlight in the eyes of all men and the softest cinnabar mark in their hearts.... more>>

Li Huaide is a cultivating genius. His life’s ambition is to marry Yu Qing Yao as his wife, even if he has to go through a hundred deaths, he has no regrets. But then he was really killed a hundred times by Yu Qing Yao.

His long pursuit of his wife’s road is so bumpy that its an inch of heartache and blood.

Will he ever hold the beauty?

Note :
1. White lotus- A person who pretends to be kind and innocent.
2. Green tea b*tch- A beautiful and innocent young woman who is actually very calculating. A woman who uses rich and powerful men for personal gain. <<less

Eight years ago, Cui Zuojing passed the final level set by the “Queen” and became the first person to have ever escaped from the Pure White Realm. But his time was frozen forever at the moment he left—the day of his sixteenth birthday.... more>>

Eight years later, he snuck back to that nightmare world and became a “prisoner” for novice player Dong Zheng.

That day, the monsters of the Pure White Realm once again recalled the fear of being dominated by the devil.

Dong Zheng didn’t have any affections for this little devilish youth at first, but with the mutual support of life and death, he gradually realized—Not good. He seems to be… a big shot!

Riding on endless trains, crossing time and space, the white-faced clown at the end of the railway smiled and handed out the invitation letter.

“Welcome to the Pure White Realm! This is the nightmare of the world, a gambler’s paradise. As long as you have enough chips, any wishes can be satisfied. But if you leave before the end of the game, we’ll charge a certain loss-fee. For example, your life!”

“Now then, please show your chips.”

And, like eight years ago, Cui Zuojing didn’t hesitate to bet on his own feelings. <<less

Born as the Thirteenth Prince, Noah was originally in a position removed from the imperial succession, so he freely passed his time in the fief granted to him.... more>>

However, the Crown Prince died before the Emperor. The imperial succession would be fairly contested among the remaining princes.

Noah, being the strongest despite living freely, overwhelmed the other princes and eventually became the Emperor with the most power in the world. <<less

I was a popular actress before I came into this world and became Emilone, a Saintess. I was given the nickname “lady who moved dimension.” ... more>>

Even so, I did not receive any special attention. All attention was on Princess Ronella Nestro.

As a result, I decided to devote my life to being a Saintess.

One day, I accidentally discovered the Princess’ secret. The Princess’ innocent and good-natured personality was all an act!

“This might be interesting.”

I may be able to break up my boring routine if I get closer to Princess Ronella.

I decided to make a dangerous decision for fun. <<less

“I’m going to adopt a child.”... more>>

Duke Ferio Voreoti’s impulsive decision shocked everyone in the mansion.

Not only did he make her his daughter, but he also gave her the name of a ‘beast’ that only direct members of the bloodline could receive.

“Even as you breathe right now, I’m earning money.”

“It’s confidence, not arrogance.”

“My face really does have its advantages.”

The most arrogant father in the whole world, and

“I love muscles the most. Let’s get muscular.”

“Show me your thigh muscles! Your bu*t would be even better!”

“You’re nothing but a flower if you have a calm personality…”

his corrupted(?) daughter.

And…

“I will give his excellency the information he wants most.”

“Information I want most, you say…”

“You won’t regret it.”

…A stepmother(?) with a strange secret as well. <<less

When I read the development of the heroine getting stolen away, I left a malicious comment to the author.... more>>

But then I woke up later, and I’m now the villain who is supposed to steal the heroine. <<less

The heavens and earth change when the blood phoenix descends.... more>>

She is the chosen one of the blood phoenix, and she shoulders the blood debt of the entire royal clan. She renounces her fair facade with resolution and enthralls the world whilst clad in white, bestirring nations and dynasties with the flip of a hand.

He is an invincible war god and never shows mercy in his slaughter. His frozen heart is disturbed by her alone, and his tenderness reserved only for her.

Do we work together with one heart, or walk the separate paths of strangers? Do we clash against each other with weapons instead…

In this vast world, I compose music only with you, to astound eras to come. <<less

In the middle of the bloody battlefield, Rubian remembered.... more>>

This is the war novel!

If things continue like this, Duke Leviathan Zibert, the hero of the continent, will die.

And the terrible war will begin again…!

“It’s unfair that it’s rotten on the battlefield, but you want me to end it with massacre?!”

I want to live! I don’t like war anymore!

The only way to escape the massacre ending is…

To sit next to this guy called ‘Hero’ and keep an eye on him so he doesn’t die!

Then…

“Uncle, do you need the youngest child at home?”

I’ll stick right next to you and protect you.

So, uncle, please save this world!

✿

To the Duke family who happened to become my new family,

I ended up hiding a lot of things.

From the flashy title of ‘Wizard Who Was a Child Soldier Who Ran Away From the Magic Kingdom’

Although it was unintentional, even my gender…?

“What kind of affection to call me Old Duke! Just call me Grandpa!”

“…Can a fairy also be a younger sibling?”

My family who loves me without even knowing my secret.

However, at some point, I started to feel anxious.

‘If they find out that everything I did was a lie, will people still care about me the same way then?’

My heart, which was tickled by the affection I received for the first time, is now starting to sting.

✿

‘Is Ruby hiding something?’

Even though he hoped it wouldn’t happen, Leviathan couldn’t help but think about it.

My precious child that I need to protect now.

However, the darkness that can’t be covered by Rubian continues to strike.

My beloved jewel, Ruby.

What on earth are you hiding? <<less

System: As long as you complete five scum gong elimination missions, you can retire.... more>>

The first is a school bully at the Royal Military Academy. To vent the protagonist Shou’s anger, he will have you disabled.

The second is the “white cut black*” Imperial Academy Taifu. To vent the protagonist Shou’s anger, he will have you drop out of school.

The third is a capitalist who is extremely wealthy and holds the lifeline of the global economy. For the protagonist Shou, he will have your family go bankrupt.

The fourth is a well-known interstellar medical scientist who saves you from water and fire and cures your disabilities. But in fact he accepted you for the protagonist Shou to use as a human experiment.

The fifth is the emperor of the empire, who has the power to overturn the whole world is interested in you and wants to take advantage of you, but after falling in love with the protagonist Shou, he throws you into the cold palace…

Shan Weiyi: Alright, I see, have them come all at once.

System: ?

Shan Weiyi: I want to eliminate five at a time, understand?

System: You may not quite understand the difficulty of the retirement task. In addition to starting as a cannon fodder to eliminate the scum gongs, you also need to deal with the challenge of “the protagonist shou”. They are played by the quick transmigration commissioners holding the script of the protagonist in hand, entering the small world before you, gaining the favorability of the Scum Gong first, and will try their best to prevent you from completing the task. In other words, you not only have to face five scumbag gongs, but also five Mary Sues…

Shan Weiyi: I understand.

System: What do you understand?

Shan Weiyi: I have to fight ten.

* refers to a character who looks innocent and cute on the surface, but is actually a black-bellied boss, decisive and ruthless <<less

Yang Feng somehow transmigrated into a different world and received a legacy of an ‘ancient high tech’ family, which does not directly raise his power, but gives him the technology to build things which are way more advanced than the seemingly medieval world.... more>>

But to build something you need resources and energy. To receive resources you need strength. To gain strength you need knowledge. To gain knowledge you… need strength? or a background? Or maybe a fully armed army of high tech robots who aren’t afraid of death?

But is this legacy really for him to keep? <<less

At that time, she was dumped by the crown prince and was free to go on her own journey.... more>>

[Hello.]

She had woken that thing, no, him up.

[I am Nathaniel.]

He said.

[People here call me ‘The End’.]

A beautiful man, like the king of winter, smiled in boredom and with arrogance.

* * *

“Let me out.”

Nathaniel stretched out his hand, but Kyrie rejected it. However, the white hands with prominent bones slowly and softly touched her ears and cheeks.

[You’d better not think about it. If you don’t want to be tied up.]

Instead of answering, she bit Nathaniel’s fingers.

He lowered his head slowly and put his head against her forehead.

The blue eyes in front of her seemed more ecstatic as Kyrie’s purple eyes shook with anxiety.

[Take off your clothes on your own.]

Nathaniel looked down at his ruined sleeve and smiled fiercely.

[I know how to put a leash on you if you do something s*upid again.] <<less