Ancient Romance/Palace Intrigue

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Pearl of Great Price

Five years ago, Crown Prince Henry Shaw and his daughter Pearl survived a cliff fall; he lost his mind and memory, she only recalls her mother. Living by selling meat, Pearl recognizes her mother Rosalie Wilson but is persecuted by her sister and the Second Prince. On his wedding day, they are nearly buried alive, rescued by General Wilson's men, sparking chaos.

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Married to the Stranger I Once Loved

Many years ago, Ian Sterling and Joyce Forest, once in love, were separated by accident. Yet they married and became husband and wife without ever seeing each other again. Two years after their wedding, they met once more — only for Joyce to discover that Ian had forgotten her.

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A Love Beyond Time

21st-century student Sophia Griffin time-travels to Solaria, marrying Prince Jasper after completing 100 good deeds. Seven years later, he betrays her for Princess Cecilia. As the time portal reopens, Sophia prepares to leave - until Jasper demands her eyes as payment.

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My New Identity? The Emperor's Least Favorite Concubine!

Amelie May, equipped with a gossip system, travels into a book. However, the system malfunctions, sending false but seemingly accurate gossip about Emperor Trey West. Meanwhile, Trey discovers he can hear Amelie's thoughts, sparking his curiosity and leading to a growing bond between them.

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What? My Bodyguard is the Emperor!

After an assassination attempt, the Emperor, disfigured, disguises himself as a guard in the palace. He unexpectedly serves in Consort Belle's quarters, where consorts fabricate schemes. However, the seemingly arrogant Consort Belle proves to be kind and clever, standing out in the harem while others play their games.

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Whispered Truths: Love in the Palace

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The Celestial Lord's Judgement

All the great moutains start from the Ethereal Heights. Atop the Heights stands the Heavenly Palace, holding justice and controlling the world. Therefore, the Ethereal Heights is the most mysterious and secluded place.

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Hostage Prince: Rise to the Throne

On the eve of execution, Felix Adair, a hostage prince, outwits the emperor of Cernis, wins troops and wealth, and forges a risky pact with Cernis’ top general while using strange tech to chase a crown.

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Wishing Well of Fate

Susie accidentally activates the antique bath tub and establishes a connection with Jason, the seventh prince of the ancient kingdom, and helps him successfully defend himself against the enemy invasion through communication and material assistance. After the victory, the other princes coveted the tub and framed Jason for imprisonment, and the tub was destroyed in the fight. In a moment of despair, a meteor shower reappears and Susie miraculously travels to Jason's side. The two are reunited in the midst of the crisis and meet new challenges together.

FantasyReturn of the War God

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Fallen Crown: A Love Betrayed

Crown Prince Ethan Hart and his consort Yvette Jacob once shared a deep love, but deception and jealousy tore them apart. Manipulated by his favored concubine, Ethan turned against Yvette, believing she betrayed him. Betrayed in turn by Ethan’s mistrust, Yvette’s love soured into resentment. Their once-passionate bond twisted into a deadly cycle of love, hatred, and ultimate destruction.

Hard-win LoveReturn of the War God

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Rise of Aurora's Fallen General

Hogarth Ashford was Aurora’s greatest war hero until one night destroyed everything, leaving him blind and disgraced. Captured and broken, he stumbles into a hidden path beyond mortal power. With his core shattered but his spirit unyielding, he rebuilds himself through ancient cultivation. Back in the capital, he exposes deadly plots. On the battlefield, he crushes rebels and dark sects alike. A mortal body, a divine fate.

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Prince's Rules Broken!

The modern pop star Ning Xiaocha, who died of exhaustion during filming, time-travels to ancient times and becomes an elite courtesan ("thin horse"). She is tasked with seducing Crown Prince Zhao Zheng to break his Buddhist vows. Zhao Zheng, who appears fully devoted to Buddhism, actually hides his true ambitions within the whirlwind of palace conspiracies.

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