“You shouldn’t have crossed this line, Elisha, if you didn’t want it to be like this.”... more>>

A sturdy arm wrapped around her swaying body. Her head became hazy and an intentional hot sweet sigh was pulled out of her.

‘How the hell did I get myself in this situation—’

Elisha recalled. This never happened before.

‘Yeah, I remember.’

Her future in which she would become the fake concubine to a demonic man from the same family, and would be eaten to death—even down to her bone marrow. A future in which the Cartier ducal family is embroiled in a power struggle and fragmented.

To avoid that future, Elisha threw herself at Lucerne, the archrival of her former life.

Yeah. There was no problem. She knew this man, before and after her regression. She already knew he was the most notorious maniac in the Empire.

20-year-old Elisha owes 30,000 gold coins (about 15 billion won in Korean currency or around 15 million in USD).

After going back in time, in order to avoid a hellish life because of debt, she becomes the most capable illegitimate child in the world and visits Lucerne, the archenemy of her master.

“What do you want from me?”

“Please lend me some money. And… make me your subordinate. I’ll give you all the information I have.”

“Why should I trust you?”

“I’ll give myself up as collateral.”

Lucerne listened to Elisha and watched her quietly.

“Okay. But I decide how to deal with the collateral.”

“…….”

“First of all, marry me.”

“…… huh?”

Elisha didn’t expect it either. That her information transaction would become a marriage contract. <<less

Life is unpredictable. Her husband loved her stepsister, deposed her as Empress and even forced her son to death. In that Cold Palace, she was forced to drink poisonous wine. So in the next lifetime, she made a promise to never do good deeds and help others, to never step into the palace and to never become the Empress!... more>>

At the Prime Minister’s estate, the mistress’ daughter is reborn into a she-devil.

An evil stepmother? I will make sure you go to Hell!

A two-faced, hypocritical older stepsister? I will rip apart that beautiful façade!

A scheming younger stepsister? I will throw you into the grave!

You guys didn’t let me live peacefully so you should also expect the same!

Initially she wanted to stay away from disaster as far as possible; however, a man’s heart is like a needle in the sea—impossible to search for, impossible to understand.

The man who once swore to abandon her became someone who can’t live without her.

The enemy from the past lifetime suddenly confesses his feelings for her.

Even worse, she is bothered by a handsome man with a thick-skin who doesn’t know how to give up! <<less

[Mind Reading + Pet of the Group + Transmigration into a Book + System + Pretending to be Weak to Strike Powerful Enemies + Cannon Fodder’s Counterattack]... more>>

Xiao Chuchu transmigrated with a palace scheming system and foreknowledge about the future into the early-passing cannon fodder princess in the book.

Her Father Emperor would be poisoned to death, her Mother Consort forced to die in burial with Father Emperor, her elder brother and entire maternal family – loyal officials – would meet cruel fates!

The Xiao Dynasty would soon be destroyed under the new Emperor’s hand.

[Mother Consort ah, you did not fight or snatch, yet still incurred the jealousy of the Imperial Noble Consort, who issued an order for you to be buried alive with Father Emperor!]

[Elder brother ah, accomplished in both civil and military affairs, yet still viewed with suspicion by the new Emperor after Father Emperor’s death, plotted against and killed at the border pass.]

[Maternal grandfather ah, clean and honest your whole life yet still falsely charged by the new Emperor with six major crimes, your whole family exiled and killed!]

[Father Emperor ah, you were poison-swapped and killed while concocting elixirs and seeking the Dao by the Imperial Consort. After your death, the new Emperor abolished old laws, killed hundreds of loyal officials, imprisoned top generals, borders lost, people struggling to survive! Our ancestors’ legacy destroyed in less than two years!]

As Xiao Chuchu suckled milk, her Father Emperor, Mother Consort, elder brother, and maternal grandfather were all dumbstruck.

[Oh no, it’s over.]

Xiao Chuchu lamented that she was but a baby, able to do nothing.

But very quickly she noticed something amiss –

Her Mother Consort, rising higher and higher in rank, Noble Lady, Concubine, Consort, Noble Consort…much favored among the six palaces.

Her elder brother, originally unrelated to the throne, was established as Crown Prince.

Her maternal grandfather’s family, quite valued and relied upon…

Her Emperor Father still hadn’t died!

On the contrary, the treacherous Empress, Consorts, and new Emperor met their ends prematurely…?

How could things turn out this way?

Xiao Chuchu didn’t understand.

Soon her Father unified six nations ahead of time, opened maritime prohibitions, started mutual markets, took the Silk Road…the Xiao Dynasty rose to great power! <<less

Born as a space beast, Shi Chu possessed a strong sense of self-preservation and was inherently selfish. She revelled in luxury, indulging in fine food... more>> and clothing. She rejected phrases like "suffering is a blessing," "those who can work harder should," and "self-sacrifice for others is true love." Regardless of her circumstances or memories, she vowed to live life on her terms, refusing to be a stepping stone or cannon fodder for others. <<less

I had possessed a villainess.... more>>

That villainess was called the great madwoman of the Kingdom of Maconia, but I cheered because Rene Blair, the evil woman, had a lot of money!

Although she was a character who died in the beginning of the novel, I thought I shouldn’t do anything bad.

I’m going to be nice to everyone from now on. Or live without being involved with the original characters.

So I tried to do well.

[Today’s mission: slap the waitress on the cheek]
Until the crazy translucent mission window popped up.

‘I’m going to be the maid from now on,’ I said.

Either way, I’m a maid from my own mouth.

I raised my palm, muttered as if I had it memorized, and then I hit my cheek. <<less

Raon’s entire life had been lived as a dog on a leash.... more>>

Through a twist of fate, he obtained a new life.

Wrath remained in the wreckage of his destroyed leash.

Finally capable of standing on his own feet, he decided to live life by his own will.

He would slay anyone standing in his way…

Even if they were a god. <<less

As an ordinary newly graduated college student, Lin Zaozao unexpectedly found herself caught up in the trend of transmigration and transformed into a complete fool weighing a whopping 280 pounds.... more>>

As if being dimwitted wasn’t bad enough, there was also a large black mole on her face that made her look incredibly ugly.

Though looks did not matter much, what was worse was that through an arranged marriage by the government, she ended up marrying five disabled men.

Her five husbands were a blind man, a lame man, a deaf man, a mute and a paralyzed man.

Along with herself, a dimwit, they formed quite a congregation of disabled people.

Before she even had time to bemoan her misfortune, a gaming system gave her a skill – the ability to transfer anyone’s injury or disability onto herself, before promptly disappearing.

Facing the system’s various unfair treatments, Lin Zaozao could only swallow her grievances.

However, the more she interacted with her five disabled husbands, the more she realized there was more to them than meets the eye… <<less

He was the one who would become the greatest monarch in history.... more>>

“The spot you had climbed once, there’s nothing you can’t climb again.” <<less

Rong Tang, a man with a chronic illness, is bound by a system to save the male protagonist in a novel. After failing twice, he takes an unconventional approach by proposing to the villain, Su Huaijing.... more>>

Their unexpected alliance changes the story’s course, leading to a surprising twist when Su Huaijing becomes the emperor and claims Rong Tang as his. This tale explores love, sacrifice, and unexpected alliances in a fantastical world.”

[Note: Previously, the description was for another novel called “Infinite Power Over The World”. This updated description has been taken from the translator’s site.] <<less

Woke up and realized I was reincarnated as the eldest daughter of a vampire count, and I also became a hostage of humans?... more>>

Well, I guess I obtained cheat-like invincible abilities, so safety isn’t a problem. But the original owner of this body is just too evil!
TLN: The MC possesses the stats from the game!

Not only does she keep a bunch of beautiful girls as pets, but she also has a severe sadistic tendency?

“Isn’t being a vampire princess all about being cute!”

Of course not, this is a story about a vampire princess who wants to be a good person but has to act extremely fierce in front of others. <<less

Jiang Che traversed into a merged novel world, becoming the major villain in the novel. His story begins with the descent of a divine healer. ... more>>

However, this healer is not ordinary; he actually has seven exceptionally beautiful senior sisters. Moreover, the eldest senior sister, whom the protagonist has long admired, turns out to be his childhood sweetheart and fiancée?

According to the plot, he is supposed to end up with his family destroyed and himself in ruins due to the protagonist’s actions. Therefore, Jiang Che can only lay out his plans in advance, changing the plot time and again.

Soon, an outrageous scene unfolds. The beautiful senior sister, who initially had tender feelings for Ye Chen, is now insisting on marrying no one but Jiang Che.

The ‘lolita’ senior sister even drags Jiang Che to her home daily to show him her newly bought white silk stockings…

After Ye Chen comes down the mountain, he is completely enraged seeing his senior sisters one by one turn away from him. Jiang Che then innocently expresses: “Chenzi… it’s not my fault, your senior sisters are just too enthusiastic…” <<less

In an exhilarating twist of fate, Jiang Chen traverse into a fantasy realm novel he read, taking on the role of the notorious Holy Son in a riveting tale. But here’s the catch – he’s pegged as the female lead’s obedient doglicker. Or so the story initially wanted…... more>>

Unleashing the ‘Slack Off System’, Jiang Chen flips the script! Each act of slacking off spectacularly rewards him. Doglicking duties? Jiang Chen smirks at the thought. “Not in a million realms,” he declares.

As the system chimes melodically, rewards rain down like immortal gifts:

Ding, for successfully slacking off, you receive: the Emperor Weapon, All-Heaven Mirror!’

Ding, another round of slacking off earns you: the Immortal Technique, Great Daluo Heaven!’

Ding, for successfully slacking off you received: Immortal Emperor Cultivation!’

But wait, there’s a twist in the tale! The world around Jiang Chen starts to unravel in the most unexpected ways.

The character settings of the female leads have all collapsed.

Junior Sister Ye Qingcheng: ‘I can only repay your life-saving grace with my body!’

Cold and aloof master: ‘Disciple, I allow you to defy your master.’ <<less

I like sitting on the empty street during the night, listening to the hushed whispers of 'them,' savoring the clamor of 'their' noise.

“I don’t care about how people in this world live, whether they have something to eat, whether they can wear warm clothes, whether they have dreams and hope. “I don’t care what they love or hate.”... more>>

“It’s just that if you want to go above the sky, you need a complete system of advanced technology, a whole set of related research institutes, the most advanced science laboratories, and a big government that can coordinate all sectors.” It would require tens of thousands of different auxiliary manufacturers to supply the best components, millions of high-level intellectuals to contribute their minds to this purpose, and countless numbers of wealthy people who dedicate their wealth until the end.” “In short, it would take an abundance of resources from the world and a great civilization to accomplish it.”

— Ian

a world reborn from the ruins.

an era that is coming to an end.

A group of prisoners of fate fighting for power and wealth on the land.

A young man is staring at the sky.

Prisoners of fate are looking out of the windows of fate, and most of them are only looking at the ground.

Only one is looking up at the stars. <<less

[Sweet and refreshing, the group’s favorite, abuser of scumbags]
When Si Fuqing opened her eyes, not only was she robbed of her luck, but everyone also told her to get out of the entertainment industry.... more>>

To live her new life, she just wants to lie down like a salted fish. Who knows there are always people who want to fight her without any real skills. Can it go on like this?

Si Fuqing squeezed her wrist and moved.

Later, the internet is crazily cursing her for overestimating her capabilities and sticking to Yu Yao, starting a rumor about her inappropriate private life, and—

International Diva: I can stand here today, thanks to Qingqing

Top No.1 male streamer: Stay away from my sister @Yu Yao

Even the officials of the International Games: Congratulations to Si Fuqing for winning the 13th individual gold medal, waiting for your retirement.

Yu Yao initially disdained Si Fuqing, but when he learned the truth later, he repented and knelt down to beg her to take another look. He could only post a clarification on Weibo: @Si Fuqing, Hello ninth aunt.

On that day, the whole network was down.

According to history books, Emperor Yin became famous at a young age. He was perfect, powerful, and loved the world. However, he died of illness at the age of 27, and his life was short. He had no wife, no concubines, no children, and no grandchildren. He was the hero of many people.

No one knew, he opened his eyes again, and came 1500 years later. This time, he saw the prosperous Daxia that he had imagined.

Not long after Emperor Yin’s identity was exposed, Si Fuqing learned that her idol was by her side, she admired him so much, and only wanted to—

Si Fuqing: Work hard!

Emperor Yin: Give your heart to me.

Si Fuqing: ???

I’m determined to work hard and you want me?

Almighty Goddess of Beauty × Resolute Noble Emperor

From being cursed by anti-fans on the internet to a top celebrity, easily 1v1 with the male lead. <<less

Lu Wenxing was very confused, obviously he had a beautiful face which was admired by everyone in the entertainment industry, he could sing, dance and act, but he still wasn’t popular.... more>>

Until…

He had a dream.

In the dream he was just a character in a book, the ending was already predetermined.

All his efforts were worthless under the aura of the main character Wen Yu.

Because –

He was a cannon fodder that set off the main character.

Lu Wenxing didn’t want to be a sidekick, so he handed a letter of termination of contract to the agent. The next day, he accidentally became popular because of a video.

[Ah!!! I can’t believe it, such a cute brother!]
[Crowdfunding small brother’s debut, please! ! ! 】

Who was planning to leave the entertainment industry? ? ?

The entire C city knew that the Wen family had a little prince who was loved by thousands of people, and his birthday party was so flamboyant and extravagant that it made the headlines.

But what they didn’t know was that Wen Yu wasn’t the youngest prince of the Wen family. And the real young prince was abducted at an early age and hadn’t been found.

When the paternity test report came out, the Wen family couldn’t wait to find Lu Wenxing, but they were afraid of scaring him.

“Xingxing, do you remember mommy?”

“Xingxing, I’m dad, does that ring a bell?”

“Xingxing, call me brother.”

#Shocking news! The popular star Lu Wenxing is actually the lost little prince of the Wen family! #

[Ahhhhh! Prince choose me, I’m super sweet!]
[All of you should leave, I’m the real Crown Princess!]
The movie star Gu Yanshen, who hasn’t sent a single tweet in months, quietly went online: @LuWenxing, the little prince, is mine. <<less

The world champion of the holographic mecha battle game “Warfall” is announced, and Ji Mingzhu claims the throne with an overwhelming dominance, well-deservedly so.... more>>

However, before the trophy could even cool down in his hands, he opens his eyes and finds himself in another world.

Alien invasions, colossal monsters spreading throughout the world, humans forced to retreat to the Twelve Satellite Cities and establish fortified walls for survival.

Self-proclaimed immortal mysterious beings become the rulers, overlooking all beings from their sky cities.

Complex belief systems, hidden forces at work, intelligent AIs coexisting with humans, and people struggling to survive in a shattered prosperity…

And he, not only devoid of the memories of his original self, but upon opening his eyes, he is tasked with a dangerous mission of hostage rescue…

Ji Mingzhu: Well, it seems like I’m in for a rough ride.

When the battles approach, Ji Mingzhu sits inside the mecha and gazes at the c*ckpit filled with intricate circuits and control buttons.

Ji Mingzhu: It looks somewhat familiar.

Ji Mingzhu: …Isn’t this the interface from “Warfall”?

Question: When you suddenly find yourself in a world overrun by monsters after winning an eSports championship, facing a deadly start with no knowledge other than gaming, how do you deal with the perilous situation of being surrounded by wolves?

The young man sits in the Titan mecha, known as the “God of Mortals,” and loosens his gloves, skillfully manipulating the complex buttons above.

Then, under his control, the hundred-meter-tall Titan rushes towards the alien creatures, with the power core emitting a deafening hum, alloy blades tearing through the clouds like lightning, firepower systems pushed to the limit, and explosions and flames engulfing the Titan, resembling an ancient deity, its immense power eclipsing the sky.

Ji Mingzhu: Thanks for the invitation, but I think we can crank up the intensity a bit more.

…

PS:

1. This story leans towards the plot and has a minimal focus on romantic relationships. Please be aware if that’s not your preference.

2. In the original world of “Warfall,” the c*ckpit design is semi-holographic, allowing the protagonist to quickly adapt to operating a real mecha. This will be explained in the story.

Content tags: Mecha, Action-packed, Upgrade progression, Outlandish ideas

Protagonist: Ji Nianzhu

One-sentence summary: Esports and mecha, not quite the same thing.

Theme: Forge ahead with courage, fear nothing.

The holographic mecha battle game “Warfall” crowns its world champion, Ji Mingzhu, with a sweeping victory. However, before he can even warm the trophy in his hands, he opens his eyes and finds himself in another world. Dangerous creatures, intricate belief systems, hidden forces at play, intelligent AI coexisting with humans, and people struggling to survive in a shattered prosperity… The secrets of this world gradually unravel, with danger and the unknown awaiting him on the horizon.

The fusion of a profound mechanical aesthetic and a sense of the future, a magnificent and dazzling world setting, and a complex intertwining plot… This story is intricately crafted, unique in its approach, offering moments of both sorrow and joy. With twists and turns in the narrative, it captivates readers and is worth a read. <<less

The protagonist, Yuki Midou, was summoned to a world as a hero. He is the son of a father who was descended from the bloodline of the so-called “Gods,” and is actually considered to be close to the “Savior” known as the “End Child”. He is also a reincarnation of a hero from the great divine era. However, due to his father’s failed upbringing, he grew up to be an incredibly troublesome monster.... more>>

He has learned only vulgar abilities, and his fiancées, who possess terrible abilities, continue to gather around him. Not only is the world he was summoned to being destroyed, but also the world he originally belonged to.

Despite the fact that the “Final Time,” which is the merging of the world he was summoned to as a hero and the world he originally belonged to, has begun, he remains unchanged and continues to cause trouble and run away.

After all, he is only human, and he yells that it’s all society’s fault… <<less

"Someone like you, working in an unstable job as an adventurer, wouldn't be thinking about the future, right?"

If selected as a player in a horror game, it’s either clear the game or die.... more>>

Ruan Qing had it worse. He directly became a special player who played the role of an NPC in the horror game, essentially living in the opening credits.

What’s even more unfortunate for him is that his physique is extremely peculiar, attracting the attention of sadists and psychopaths no matter where he goes.

Game 1: [Horror Livestream Room] – A gloomy and delicate victim who can’t bear the slightest grievance – Completed.

Those who owe debts always have to repay them, and once you owe a debt, you will be selected by the horror livestream.

Ruan Qing was the first to be chosen: “…”

After Ruan Qing was chosen, various ways of his death flooded the invisible barrage in the livestream room.

However, when the camera focused on Ruan Qing’s face, the barrage froze, and the previously cruel and heartless comments instantly changed.

[I don’t think he deserves to die. Isn’t it just an insult? He didn’t lose any flesh. Why make a big deal out of it?]

[I agree, I don’t think he’s a bad person.]
Initially, everyone said, [Someone so malicious should just die!]

But later, everyone flocked to the Weibo accounts of the people Ruan Qing had insulted: [You can’t even afford grapes, but you dare to eat steak. Do you still have any humanity?]

People who were inexplicably insulted: “??? Are you crazy?”

If you discover a serial killer knocking on your door, about to break in within a few minutes, what would you do? If it were any other host, the audience would probably be excited and want to see various ways they would die.

But if it were Ruan Qing…

[Don’t open the door, Ruan Qing! Please don’t open the door! Run away quickly!!!]
Ruan Qing took out his phone and dialed the number of the neighbor across the hall (another serial killer), “Hello, your food delivery has arrived. Can you please open the door and pick it up?” <<less

After twenty years of signing in, Su Xun's golden finger underwent a transformation, setting his sights on cultivating the family's prodigies.... more>>

Summoning systems, returning systems, devouring systems, alchemy systems... one system after another came into existence.

What? The Qianqiu Holy Land is just a vassal of the Su Clan?
What? The Kyushu Chamber of Commerce spanning the world belongs to the Su Family?
What? The contemporary Confucian sage of Jixia Academy, Su Mo, is a descendant of the Su Family?

The Su Family lurked behind the scenes, manipulating the situation. Until one day, when the young master of the Divine Land's Emperor Ye Clan was killed, the Ye Clan raged, bringing the pressure of their supreme emperor's weapons to Fengning Valley.

At the moment when everyone thought Fengning Valley was bound to be annihilated, Su Family descendants arrived one by one, including the Empress of Heavenly Stars, the Sword Saint of Divine Wind, the Supreme Lord of Unrestrained Freedom, the Nocturnal Deity... with over ten supreme emperor's weapons among them and the presence of contemporary Great Emperors.

At that moment, people realized that there was a Family surpassing all under the heavens, and that Family was called the Su Family.

[Writing style is average, development is slower, the protagonist has fewer appearances.]
[No romance as of now, but you will be hooked with the development of the Su family. Expect no mercy. Here, only the profits of Su family presides.] <<less

The person who locked me up here was my own protagonist.... more>>

I was trapped in a dating simulation game based on an R-rated BL novel I wrote.

The woman I set up as an NPC and overseer demanded a happy ending for the protagonist. If it was the only way out, it had to be done.

However, the world was established freely, away from my setting, and the protagonist began to approach me.

“I called you. So, please exist only for me.”

He said with the most beautiful face.

“This is crazy.”

Unfortunately, after realizing the truth, there was nothing I could do about it. A twisted course, a mind that flowed helplessly.

And the hesitant choice at the end of it.

What should I do now?

Male protagonist: Mikael. The main character of the original novel and game.

He found out that there was a being who created him. From then on, all his reasons started with one and ended with one.

So, he had to do anything to keep her by his side.

The only one he would obey.

Female protagonist: Celina. The original author of the dating simulation game.

She went inside Celina’s body and acted for the happy ending of the main character, Mikael.

She just had to connect the main character with that man, so she didn’t think much of it. She had designed this world, so she was sure it wouldn’t be a problem.

But those were haughty thoughts. <<less

Liu Yu, with her exquisite beauty, was sold into a brothel by her heartless parents in her previous life and died on the night she left the pavilion in the most luxurious brothel in Yangzhou City.... more>>

When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the year she was fifteen, just one month before being sold to the matchmaker by her parents.

With her rebirth, there was one urgent matter at hand.
Within a month, she had to find a good husband for herself, escape from the Liu family, and avoid the fate of being sold in her previous life.

She took all the money she could spare, knocked on the door of the matchmaker's house in Changfeng Town. And as soon as she left the matchmaker's house, she met a young man. The matchmaker whispered to her, "Lu Chengxiao, the third son of the Lu family, the owner of the Lu Feng Cloth Shop."

Liu Yu understood; he was her third target.

Recently, Lu Chengxiao had encountered a beautiful woman several times and admired her. He was thinking it was a match destined for marriage.

It wasn't until one day when they met in the mountains, the beautiful woman twisted her foot and couldn't move so he carried her all the way.

When he returned to deliver the medicine, he saw the beautiful woman walking lightly, with no sign of a twisted foot. The heat behind his ears receded, and his eyes grew colder. He turned and went back to Changfeng Town.

Several days later, the beautiful woman shyly handed him a purse, thanking him for his help.

Lu Chengxiao sneered, "Thanking me for helping? That day, I turned back and saw the lady walking normally. Why would I need to help?"

"I can't accept this purse. If we privately exchange gifts, it might be hard to explain later. It's better for the lady to keep her dignity."

Alright, this one couldn't work. Liu Yu took back the purse, curtsied, and walked away…

Lu Chengxiao thought it was a decisive rejection, until several days later, he saw Liu Yu drop an embroidered handkerchief in front of the bookshop where the young man, Chen Sheng, worked. The gentleman picked up the scented handkerchief, and the beautiful woman blushed and thanked him. What a beautiful encounter.

Lu Chengxiao: "…"

A wave of frustration welled up in his chest, and he clenched his teeth as he tossed and turned in his dreams.

Until later, when he saw Liu Yu about to stage a falling-into-the-water scene, Lu Chengxiao panicked. He jumped into the river before Chen Sheng, pulled her ashore, held her slender waist, and couldn't help but feel both angry and pained. He didn't even want to ask more questions. He just held her in his arms and almost begged, "Don't you want a good marriage? I'll marry you!"

【This is a story that begins with scheming, falls into love, with a heart full of sincerity, and ends up in a marriage. It is also a story of two major businesses rising, with elements of urban and farming life.]

Translator's Note: It was about a beautiful girl who was sold by her family and became a courtesan.(More like a geisha because she just performs dances and sings for the men.) She died before they can sell her body to the highest bidder and woke up (rebirth) to the time before her family sold her. So she schemed to find a husband to escape her previous life, and they flourished in life together <<less

“I can help you become anything you want. What is it that you desire the most?” he asked with a soft voice while sweeping the hair from her forehead.... more>>

“You really thought that I’d sincerely embrace someone as lowly as you?”

Embarrassed, she avoided his gaze and clenched her hands until they turned white.

“Even your thoughts are silly. You are well aware of my identity…”

“Yes, I know.”

“Then say it. Who am I?”

The hand that was playing with her hair traveled down past her chin and ended up around her throat. Testing the strength of his grip, he slowly started applying more pressure and forced her to look at him. Her breathing became painful as he lifted her up by the neck until her heels raised slightly from the floor.

“I also hold your sister’s fate in the palm of my hand.”

He could see it in her eyes, something inside her had broken.

Her eyes, which once resembled the starry night sky, no longer held any stars.

As he watched the light in her eyes fade away, he relaxed his hands.

She wouldn’t try to escape him anymore. He knew this instinctively.

This feeling, which was similar to being doused in warm water, is definitely what he’s been craving.

It wasn’t anything like lust.

Yes, it was definitely a craving.

After he acknowledged his feelings, he began to desire to possess her entire world.

“If I can’t have you, I’ll ruin you.” <<less

As part of the imperial family, every move by Chu Yuan in this game of chess is made with apprehension, fearing that with a moment of inattentiveness, the whole match will be lost in a single move.... more>>

Ascending to the throne at eighteen, not half a year passes before civil strife erupts in Yun Nan. Though the thoughts of the old guard at the imperial court are not exactly identical, they are all waiting to see how the new emperor will put an end to this.

Unexpectedly, before this side could make a move, a few thousand miles away, the King of Xi Nan, Duan Bai Yue, had already personally commanded troops to attack in all directions; not half a year had passed when peace was restored.

Sparse moonlight shines into the palace; Chu Yuan stamped the wax seal himself, and had a secret letter sent urgently to Yun Nan 800 miles away — this time, what must we(1) give in exchange?

Brush marks passed through the back of the paper; it almost can be seen, when writing this line, how angry the young emperor was.

Duan Bai Yue spread out a piece of paper unhurriedly, replying with only one word.

You.

Note (1): Chu Yuan is using the royal ‘we’ here.

The Emperor’s Strategy is the fourth book in Yu Xiao Lan Shan’s Jianghu/Strategy series. Each book is standalone, but there are character cameos and mentions that don’t disrupt the flow of the main story of each book.

1st book: Everywhere in Jianghu is Wonderful
2nd book: The Jianghu is Full of Local Tyrants
3rd book: The Bandit’s Strategy
4th book: The Emperor’s Strategy
5th book: Return Together <<less