The Young Man Who Held Sway Over the Court

Five Cursed Fortune Charms

BeiJing drifter Chen Mo picked up five oddly shaped old trinkets at a late-night flea market while desperate for quick cash. Overnight, his fortune boomed: he won lotteries, landed big-ticket projects. But every win came with a horrific price: the abacus that earned his first windfall made him lose all contact with his only childhood friend; the jade pixiu that secured his big deal erased his 5-year girlfriend’s birthday from his memory. When he gathered all five relics for a life-changing fortune, he learned these "lucky charms" were burial items for five wrongfully dead souls, each windfall carving away a piece of his life until he was drained completely.

2 days ago

I Tried to Get You a Scholar Spot Through Connections, But You Became the Top Scholar!

Lin Xiaoman tried to secure a scholar spot for her cousin Zhang Aniu, who had failed the exam three times, through connections. However, Aniu ran away from his arranged marriage on the exam day, forcing Lin to disguise herself as a man and take the exam in his place. She originally planned to write something perfunctory, but after witnessing the people being oppressed by corrupt officials, she couldn't help writing a policy essay criticizing current social ills. Unexpectedly, the chief examiner was deeply impressed, and she became the top scholar! To make matters worse, the emperor wants to marry his daughter to the top scholar, and Aniu's fiancée comes to the door with betrothal gifts demanding an explanation. Lin has to hide her female identity, clean up Aniu's mess, and deal with the emperor's forced marriage. A farce of "a fake scholar becoming a real top scholar" unfolds, turning the capital into chaos!

2 months ago

Reborn in the 1960s: I Lead My Wife and Daughter to Dominate the Siheyuan

Lin Hao, who was schemed to death by the villains in the siheyuan in his previous life, is reborn on his wedding day in 1963. Looking at his清秀 (qingxiu, meaning delicate and gentle) wife Su Xiaomei, who is full of anxiety, and his daughter who is crying hoarsely due to malnutrition in swaddling clothes, he clenches his fists — in this life, he will make up for everything he owed his wife and daughter! Not only does he use future wisdom to start side businesses and earn food stamps, turning their small life into the envy of the entire yard, but he also counters every trick to deal with those "bloodsuckers" who want to bully his wife and daughter. From a "soft persimmon" stepped on by others, he becomes the "Siheyuan War God" protecting his family. Sweet pet and counterattack, super satisfying!

3 months ago

The Upside-Down Marquise Consort

In the opulent court, the elegant Marquise Consort Lin Qingwan harbors a dark secret—a revenge plot for her family massacre. Under the guise of nobility, she targets Marquise Gu for his treacherous past. Yet, her hatred wavers as she falls for his genuine love. When a formidable foe returns, a shocking truth surfaces: Gu is the son of the true perpetrator. Torn between vengeance and passion, she must confront an intricate conspiracy where every choice could unravel destiny. This twisted tale of love and betrayal weaves suspense and moral ambiguity: under the mask, who controls fate?

8 months ago

The Queen's Dog Hole Escape

In the royal court, Empress Yulan tires of her confined life and frequently escapes through a secret dog hole to seek freedom outside. On one adventure, she meets Ai Fei, a wandering artist, and their romance blossoms in the lively streets. But the Emperor catches wind of her actions and sends guards in pursuit, entangling her in court conspiracies. As she slips out again, Ai Fei’s identity as a traitorous spy surfaces, forcing Yulan into a heart-wrenching clash between love and loyalty. Climaxing with the Emperor closing in, the dog hole becomes a battleground of betrayal and revelation—will Yulan’s daring escape lead to true love or shattering choices? (200 words)

8 months ago