When Zhao Xiu enters the gilded cage, which is the imperial harem, her only plan is to survive. Everything changes when the Emperor quickly falls in love with her. Taking advantage of this, she strives not only to survive the harem but to win the game of power her family has been long entangled with.

The harem has always been known as a gilded cage that Xiu Zhao was never eager to join as the only di daughter of her father's household she has to enter. Yet she is prepared to not only protect herself but find a stable position to protect her. However, as she rises in power due to not only her beauty but her wisdom she attracts the attention of the emperor soon becoming his favourite. When he soon falls in love with her plans change drastically.

'He wanted her. Her body, her heart, her blood.' In her daydreams, her wedding day always took place on a fine sunny day. Who would've thought she was going to get married in the middle of the night and to a creature of the night?

"I was selfish and naïve but when I realize it, everything has been too late." "If I have another chance, I'll still be selfish but I won't be naïve anymore." An introvert girl, Feng Ning, chose to live alone after losing everything. Killed in an accident, she woke up as an infant in the ancient time. Now a princess, how would she fare in a completely different world? ... Note: This is a short story. (At least, much shorter than my other stories XD) Story set in fictional world with similar culture to Ancient China. Join the discord to chat with the author and other readers: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB Special thanks for Jiyen (webnovel user Cookiejiyen) who had created the beautiful cover *sending hearts* If you wish to read ahead, you may go here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sorahana ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

She had to marry an unknown man because her father wanted nothing more than to lift his burdens. Her father's first wife's daughters were married off to very prestigious men but in her case, it was different though she never cared for that. she never wanted privilege or wealth. All she wanted was a man who will love her for who she was. This man was rather mysterious for her. On her way of living with her mysterious husband, she came to know many unknown facts about him. Can she handle this mysterious man and fall in love with him? ||..Every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday..|| [Started: 31st, July ,18]

Han Goeun, a noble lady in the Joseon era, lives with expectations heavy on her shoulders. Although it feels like her life isn't completely in her control, would the outcome of those events be the greatest reward yet? The picture for my cover is not mine as I took that from the internet. If you know who's drawing it is, I will gladly credit it in. Thank you, and enjoy reading!