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

A fantasy war chronicle following a bloodstained girl as she races through the battlefields.... more>>

The girl who was born in a poor village, Shera, saw a “tasty-looking​” Death God behind the Liberation Force soldier who was attacking her. Shera ate the Death God before it could bring down its scythe on her.

She went on to become a soldier of her Kingdom’s Royal Army. With a giant scythe in her hands, she fought to destroy her enemy, the Imperial Army -- And more importantly, to obtain delicious food. <<less

The story of a beautiful warrior, strong and violent like an iceberg, and a cute, effeminate, and talkative little princely heir.

An edict bestowed marriage.... more>>

A noble daughter with three strikes: no talent, no looks, no virtue.

A tr*sh wangye – disfigured, disabled, seriously ill.

Everyone says: Perfect match!

Bridal veil down–she wore a shallow smile. Leisurely and calm. Having experienced life and death, she only wanted to lead a quiet life.

Going up to the wedding hall–he had a slight smile on his face; a heart as cold as ice. He suffered all kinds of humiliation, but there will be a day when he will stand above all beneath the heavens.

–He is my husband. To bully him is to bully me. To insult him is to insult me. To hurt him is to hurt me. If someone were to hurt me, I would have to get to rid of them!

–Benwang doesn’t believe in supernatural beings and doesn’t seek heaven. If she were to die, benwang would turn this entire world into purgatory and sacrifice this whole country to her! <<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

Zhao Mian, the Prince of Nanjing, had an encounter with a stranger while he was on a secret incognito visit. Both of them were simultaneously poisoned, and the poison would be released every month on the night of the full moon. ... more>>

They had to engage in a deep conversation in order to survive.

The Crown Prince, who was powerful, handsome, and splendid, stared at the unremarkable face of the stranger, and through gritted teeth, he declared, "I can be killed by my elders, but I will not be humiliated."

The stranger was perplexed and asked, "I have no issue with you being proud, but why are you pointing a sword at me?"

Zhao Mian sneered and replied, "I would rather kill you than suffer humiliation."

The stranger tried to calm the situation and suggested, "Let's not get agitated. We can talk after I remove my disguise."

When the stranger took off their disguise, they were no longer a mere passerby, which alleviated Zhao Mian's anger to some extent. Despite their reluctance, both of them cursed and engaged in a profound conversation before the release of the poison.

Later, when Zhao Mian ascended the throne, a neighboring country sent Ambassador Wei Zhenfeng to congratulate him.

In the grand hall, Wei Zhenfeng's eyes sparkled under the clear moonlight as he greeted, "Your Majesty, I hope you are in good health."

Zhao Mian absentmindedly touched his slightly swollen belly and fell into deep contemplation.

During the full moon feast for the eldest prince, Wei Zhenfeng arrived uninvited, seething with anger, yet still maintaining a smile.

He exclaimed, "I returned home for a brief period, and Your Majesty already has a child? Your betrayal truly caught me off guard."

Zhao Mian responded disdainfully, "Everyone in this world belongs to me. How can I be confined to one person? Someone, remove this ungrateful man from Beiyuan."

As the two were locked in a standoff, an elderly eunuch suddenly revealed the truth. He spoke, "Oh, Your Majesty, you are weak after giving birth, so please don't be angered!" <<less

The boy from the back alley returned as an imperial soldier favored by the emperor.... more>>

A man that all young ladies covet. Dane’s actions were shocking.

He proposed to Liv, the black sheep of the Baron, who had a burn on her face.

“You’re going to have a marriage that won’t lack anything.”

“What’s left of you after you give me everything? I have nothing……”

“I have you.”

Dane’s tenderness was enough to melt Liv’s frozen heart.

So they seemed to be a happy couple.

If only Liv, who whispered love on their wedding day, hadn’t run away with the rebels.

*

“I thought you were a gentle noblewoman, but I never thought you’re a rebel. I was surprised at first.”

Liv’s heart leaped hot despite his cold-blooded voice.

Dane’s hand grabbed Liv’s chin and lifted it.

“Since when?”

Liv didn’t make eye contact with him, nor did she respond.

His fingers gently swept Liv’s lips.

“……Well, I’m going to kill them all anyway, so what’s the point?”

It was a cruel word that did not match his gentle touch at all. <<less

Although she was an attack-type Guide that was looked down on by others, Linyuan was engaged to a noble fiancé by the Kingdom. Her fiancé was from a good family, handsome and wealthy, polite and well-mannered, worthy of others' envy.... more>>

"Why does she get such a good partner? She can't even pass the tea ceremony classes, and even her culinary skills are secondrate."

"He will tire of her sooner or later."

"Yes, they'll end soon."

After hearing this type of talk for a long time, Linyuan also felt that her relationship with Jiang Yangshuo was going to end. So when that fiancé showed off a gentle and cute girl in front of her, she took off her engagement ring and threw it down the drain.

After that, Linyuan led a carefree life, soaring like a bird in the sky, swimming like a fish in the ocean, a life where she could do what she wanted with no restraint.

Who knew that after a few years, at some Royal party, that ex-fiancé would corner her with red eyes and confess that he had been missing her like crazy.

Nononono, no thank you, please don't. Linyuan who had become used to her wild lifestyle never wanted to return to the past. Her ex-fiancé's face turned ashen, he said through gritted teeth, "I don't mind your type, I will try my best to tolerate all of your faults. You can't find a Sentinel more accepting than me."

"Oh, but I already have a new Sentinel." To escape this hindrance, Linyuan picked out a random name to block him. She scanned through all the names of the Sentinels she had known through the years. and chose a guy who had a mutual life debt to her. He probably wouldn't mind.

"He happens to be the accepting type, and he's just right for me. He likes me so much and he isn't bothered by any of my weaknesses."

She had just seen off her depressed ex-fiancé when she turned around and saw the guy she had just used as a shield.

That man who had killed off countless enemies on the battlefield and was weighed down with medals, was currently blushing.

His handsome face was red, and he turned his head, muttering,

"You...when did you know that I liked you."

Linyuan: "..."

— Sentinel-Guide story, female guide / male sentinel. Spiritual body: Kraken (female lead) orca/killer whale (male lead) | "emotionless" cold female lead + lonely emotionally-constipated male lead. | slow burn romance, strong focus on plot| enemies>allies>friends>lovers | sci-fi setting with killing mutants <<less

Su Su was a young shark who had just reached adulthood and often didn't have enough to eat because of his large food intake and poor hunting skills. Hearing that mermaids could be raised by humans, Su Su found the mermaid tribe in the sea and sought a way to become a mermaid.... more>>

The most beautiful little mermaid in the mermaid tribe escaped marriage and was originally promised to the imperial admiral, but he fell in love with a killer whale in the sea.

The little shark became a stand-in for the little mermaid and was packed into a huge fishing boat.

Imperial Admiral Qi Hanyi was forced by the empire to marry a mermaid, and when he returned from the battlefield, he heard that mermaid had been washed and sent to his home.

"No, I won't raise it, send it away immediately."

Qi Hanyi angrily hung up the phone and rushed back home: "Where is the mermaid?"

In the empty dark blue huge fish pond, a two-meter-long shark swung its tail and emerged from the surface of the pool.

He opened his mouth toward Qi Hanyi, showing a row of neatly pointed teeth, waving his fins to greet him cheerfully, and pointed to his mouth.

Then Qi Hanyi heard the shark in front of him stuttering to him in a not-so-skilled human language: "Honey, hungry, hungry, food." <<less

Her brother, who was the one who caused a coup d’etat, had sliced her throat. After she returned to the time before she died, she decided that she would somehow tame him and survive!... more>>

But..

Did she tame him too much?

***

“Brother, why don’t you get married?”

There was no reply from him, instead the glass that he held popped and cracked.

“Oh no! You’re bleeding.”

“Why should I get married?”

“Eh?”

“I already have you.”

Why should you get married, you say? You have to get the Empress so I can leave this castle! Sezh laughed strangely.

“Sezh.”

At that moment, she stumbled and Raytan pulled her body into his arms. His red eyes started to gleam suggestively while looking down at Sezh who was trapped in his arms.

“You know we are not real siblings.” <<less

I was the hidden leader of a rebellion.... more>>

I took in and ens*aved the blue knight, who because of me, would be executed.

As previously promised, I was about to give him the title of a duke.

“Don’t call me Knight, I’m not a knight. Please don’t even use honorifics with me. I’m not a noble.”

“I am simply Your Highness’ s*ave.”

Though he is a broken knight, with him, I must try and rebel once again. <<less

The strongest force in battle x the man on the supreme throne... more>>

This was an era where artificial intelligence determined the direction of human life. The most infamous enemy to the Federation, the supreme commander of the Navi Military Command, Adrian Yate, and the youngest representative councilor of the Supreme Council, Zhong Yan, were matched up by the AI as the most optimal marriage candidates to each other.

If they reject the AI’s optimal recommendation, they had to pay the fine.

Adrian: Why should I pay? I don’t have money, so scram!

Zhong Yan: I don’t have money either.

AI: If the fine is not paid within the time limit, congratulations to your unification. <<less

The alliance is broken. The price of this betrayal must be paid with blood.” ... more>>

On the day of the wedding, the bride was assassinated and killed.

The war triggered by my death has destroyed my home country.

“Forest, please… … .”

With my earnest prayer, I wanted God to turn everything back.

When I opened my eyes again, I was back to my childhood.

***

To protect the motherland, once again I entered a political marriage with the first Emperor of the empire.

I planned to stay quietly without being noticed by my husband…

“I was waiting for you.”

Kwanach Radon, a man who was a s*ave and then revolutionized and became emperor.

My husband, who I thought would be harsh and savage, is unexpectedly friendly only to me.

No, he is very kind, and that is the problem.

“You don’t have to lift a finger. All you have to do is sit back and relax. Don’t think of going anywhere.”

Overprotective or confined, I don’t know if I’m married.

My husband’s feelings are ambiguous whether it is passionate or obsessive.

Will it be okay like this? <<less

Two hundred years ago, on the Battlefield of the Blue River, the last remaining army of the Empire of Light collapsed in the midst of demonic outcries. As the last Field Marshal and Emperor fell, the chaotic world of the Western River no longer had a common ruler. Factions were formed and endless conflicts ensued, military might became the only currency of survival, and the dream to reunite the lands became the sole goal of many rulers in the generations that came after.... more>>

In the south-eastern part of the land, a powerful faction with over two hundred years of history – House ZiChuan – fought off the Demons to the east, defended against the House Liu Feng to the west, and contained the House Lin to the south. In order to accomplish their great ambitions and extend the bloodline of their family, countless heroes of ZiChuan gave their lives in order to make this magnificent hymn come to life. This is a story about this legendary family and a hundred years of their blood and tears. <<less

I had to take him home and raise him. There was no bathtub or a large basin at home, so I had to put him in the washing machine for the time being.... more>>

It was an hour later before I remembered it again, by which he had been washed extremely clean. <<less

“Senpai, won’t you help me get revenge on this school?”... more>>

Abuse, mistreatment, and discrimination based on academic abilities. Twisted values rule over this preparatory high school with no hope in sight. But one day, a mysterious girl appears to offer me her hand, possessing a mischievous smile, and hiding her dyed silver-gray inner hair from the school—Her name? Hoshimiya Kurumi.

“I’m going to drop out of this school. But, I don’t want to spend the rest of my time just running away…So, Senpai? Let’s destroy this school together?”

Unable to decline, I have no other choice but to assist in her ploy, as we spend our days plotting our revenge, preparing to start our act of terrorism. Spitting in the face of the school’s prohibition of relationships, we bring our guilt together, our lips pressed on the other’s, as we revel in this feeling of guilty pleasure.

“Senpai, don’t you think that a kiss is a proper way of rebelling against these regulations?”

This is our—the mischievous youngsters’—act of revenge as we cast aside common sense and hopes of a bright student life…All to start a fight to end the adults’ tyranny. <<less

Every human being is a mere actor on the stage known as 'world.' As such, I play a role, even if it's as a witch.... more>>

Once every hundred years, a so-called 'witch' is born in the Latus Empire. Witches are believed to have otherworldly magical power as well as a strong desire to annihilate that does not cease until they have slaughtered thousands of people. This is why, on Witch's Day, all pregnant women are detained, monitored, and any witches born are executed right away.

–Dying on Witch's day would be fine, if only I could take vengeance on those who had harmed me.

'Isabella,' adopted as the White family's daughter and tortured till now, vowed to get revenge while pretending to be innocent and s*upid.

One day, she awakens as a witch.

–Be the Grand Duchess.

Archduke Jenos Ferdian, who appears to be the emperor's faithful dog while concealing his true motives, witnesses Isabella's awakening as a witch amid marriage preparations with the first daughter of the opulent White family.

He offers her to become Grand Duchess to help him rise to the throne, and Isabella joins hands with him, planning revenge on the White family. <<less

Earl Brill’s only daughter, Edelis Brill.... more>>

In the study, she read a book about herself being stabbed by the emperor, eventually causing her death from loss of blood.

To change her fate, Edelis bought Lehan the young gladiator from the arena, whom of what seemed to be the main character in the book, and showered him with love.

However! Lehan, who she believed would protect her from the emperor, returned as the emperor himself asking for her hand in marriage?!

Edelis tried to flee but Lehan’s obsession got worse when he became the emperor..! <<less

In the Qin Dynasty, Zhao Buxi, the princess of the fallen Zhao country, possessing unique abilities, contemplates her talents and the talented individuals she has recently recruited.... more>>

Lost in thought, she muses, “With talents and a golden finger, Xiang Yu and Liu Bang can. Why not me, Zhao Buxi?”

“Great talent, the Qin Dynasty oppresses the people, and chaos will ensue upon the death of the First Emperor. When the time comes, we’ll rebel together, and surely we can replace him,” she declares, pounding the table.

“Let’s rebel together! When I become the emperor, I’ll make you a king!” she proclaims.

The First Emperor, praised by Zhao Buxi as a born rebel talent, reluctantly agrees.

So, Zhao Buxi begins crossbreeding wheat, refining steel, accumulating grain, and building high walls.

Years later, fully prepared for rebellion, Zhao Buxi waits anxiously but doesn’t receive news of the First Emperor’s death.

One day, the rebellion is exposed, and facing General Meng Tian, Zhao Buxi says, “Why rebel, Your Majesty?”

The General turns to her and asks, “Why does my daughter rebel?”

Zhao Buxi: No problem; I can follow the scripts of Li Shimin/Zhu Di and continue the rebellion. The world will still be mine! After all, my dad is working to accumulate wealth for me!

Note: The female protagonist has a significant golden finger, the story is complete, and the completion protection ratio is 30%. There may be out-of-character elements. Do not expect the ancient people in a feudal society to conform to modern values. It can be seen as an alternate history. The main couple is the female protagonist and the world, and there may be a bit of a single-arrow plot with other characters. There might be appearances of the female protagonist’s descendants in extras (hence classified as romance). <<less

"He warned me not to touch you till his dying breath. Isn't it amusing? I believed it was a forced marriage."... more>>

The trampled heir to the throne, Yvon Calvester. When Esmeralda saw her husband's severed head tumbling on the floor, she understood everything.

It wasn't our relationship that went wrong; it was my life decision to choose the wrong Emperor.

"What if I were your Master? Will you be my schemer at that time?"

That's why, if she had another life, she'd toss everything away. She wouldn't be his wife this time, but rather his strategist.

But why do you keep forgetting?

"This isn't our first kiss."

"Viceroy…?"

"If you're going to refuse, do it now."

Will I end up following the same path again, am I?

He wrapped his arms around Esmeralda's neck and pulled her closer.

"I certainly gave you a chance."

–So you can't run away. The scarlet eyes filled with desire seemed to say so. <<less

Li Yun never thought, that the first thing he would do after being transported into this world, was to be forced to join the rebellion army. ... more>>

Da Gan, Year 976, right in the heart of the mainland, finally suppressed the mainland’s largest and most influential rebellion state in the last thousand years, calming the four kingdom. In the same year, Da Gan’s old emperor passed and a new emperor was throned. The fate of the entire world was in the hands of this newly found supreme power, and no one could escape it. At the same time, Li Yun finally escaped the world’s spiral.

Going according with his idea of being hidden, he came to the enemy capital, Da Gan, and married a beautiful wife. His wife’s family is not rich, but expresses plainly when faced with treasures of the world, yes, I’m a foreigner, not recognising them isn’t out of the ordinary.

Five years later, a news that would shake Li Yun appeared, the new emperor was pregnant. What? That dog emperor is a female, and is also rumoured to be the world’s most beautiful? Goes without saying she’s definitely not as beautiful as my wife! Whoever married the dog emperor will be unlucky for his next lifetime, the most important thing is that she’s also pregnant, the same time my wife is, how unlucky! With this thought, Li Yun returned home with the flowers for his wife in his hands.

Before he could open the door, he heard a voice from inside: ” Your Majesty, it’s time for you to go to court!” <<less

Suddenly summoned to another world, the teenage NEET, Houbami Reiji, is asked to fight for the summoner, Tifalycia Cleargreen, in Heroic War as a Hero... more>> for her race. Reiji refused outrightly, as it is natural that a NEET would not work. However, Tifalycia is not in a good situation currently, what will Reiji do to overcome the odds as he gets dragged into her situation? And it appears that Reiji is not a simple NEET as he seems on the surface. <<less

In the mansion of the Duke of Tang in Jinyang, a pair of twin brothers resided. The elder brother, Li Shimin, was physically robust and excelled in martial arts, while the younger, Li Xuanba, had been consuming medicines from the time he was born. It was often said that twins shared a mysterious telepathic link. Li Shimin, the second son of the Duke, confirmed these rumors to be true.... more>>

After several moments of shock caused by the astonishing words originating from Li Xuanba's mind, Li Shimin decided to confront his twin. "Xuan, do you know that each time you focus your mind, I can hear your thoughts? Can you possibly stop doing so? I prefer not to listen." Li Xuanba, known far and wide as the fragile son who was always under the weather retorted, "No. If you're dissatisfied, you can talk as well." Li Shimin, though physically healthy but mentally not as robust as Li Xuanba, tried with all his might to conjure a mental expression, only managing to squeeze out a single character after turning a shade of purple. "Ah!!!!!!!" This left Li Xuanba almost laughing himself into convulsions.

In his previous life, Li Xuanba worked as an editor for a historical marketing account. He had specialized in trolling Li Shimin to gain traffic. However, after overworking himself to death one night, he was reborn as the fragile twin brother of Li Shimin, a character from a historical fiction novel famous for a bravery akin to that of Xiang Yu, but in reality died of illness at the age of sixteen. Li Xuanba thought, "Oh ho, this is retribution." Regardless, he decided to go with the flow, even telling his brother, "Hey, if you want any spoilers, I'll tell you!" Li Shimin, exasperated, retorted, "I don't want to hear anything!!"

Years later, Li Shimin was adorned in dragon robes, his hands stained with fresh blood. Li Xuanba, frail as ever, was still alive. One day, after Li Xuanba fell onto the ground pretending to faint after an argument with Wei Zheng, Li Shimin hoisted his brother onto his back and set off running, just like when they were children. "Hahaha, brother, you should have seen how twisted old Wei's face was!" Li Xuanba laughed. "Shut up!" replied Li Shimin. "Congratulations, brother. You can finally say two words, hehe." Once again, Li Shimin displayed a grimace of annoyance, carrying his bothersome brother forward with each step.

Footnote:
This is a story that the author enjoys writing, filled with palace intrigue, sibling rivalry, and acts of patricide. It's an alternative history, filled with many unfounded rumors and private settings. The dialogs and appellations are more modernized instead of being authentic to the Tang Dynasty. The main characters are far from perfect: Li Shimin has his flaws as a feudal emperor; Li Xuanba is even less of a good person, his main priority being his own well-being. Updates are daily. If any changes, an announcement will be made.

Next up is the lengthy novel "Ren Xiaojun Liu Ying Ye of the Great Han Dynasty". Please add it to your favorites! In this story, Liu Ying awakens his memories from a past modern life at the age of five. He knows his "history". He remembers his father, Liu Bang, tried to depose him, and his mother, Lü Zhi, attempted to scare him to death. All these memories ignited his anger towards his cruel parents.

Decorative Tags: Court Nobility, Time Travel, Daily Life, Spoilers, Ensemble Cast

Search Keywords: Protagonist: Li Xuanba, Li Shimin | Side Characters: Many people from the Sui and Tang dynasties | Others:
One-line Summary: Li Shimin: Brother, I beg you to shut up!
Guiding Thought: Water can carry a boat; it can also capsize a boat. <<less

Danganronpa: Togami (ダンガンロンパ十神) known fully as Danganronpa: Togami Sekai Seifuku Misui Jōshūhan (ダンガンロンパ十神 世界征服未遂常習犯) is a light novel that focuses on Byakuya Togami and his... more>> encounters with the Ultimate Despair. <<less

Hai Lian: If I lined up all of Fang Tinglan’s lies, they would wrap all the way around the coastlines.... more>>

Fang Tinglan: “I love you” doesn’t count.

Hai Lian: That’s included too.

Fang Tinglan: …

A tale of pirates, assassins, military coups, and loving while fighting unfolds. <<less