A royal decree for marriage forces Qiao Heng to marry a stranger she's never met. The Qiao family has long shunned the imperial court, their noble family remaining humble. As the daughter of the Qiao family, Qiao Heng learned the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting at age five, mastered household management and accounting at twelve, and, at fifteen, distinguished herself with her gentle, graceful features. However, at sixteen, her family suffered a tragedy, and the once-proud daughter fell into a quagmire, becoming the target of intense scrutiny. When the marriage certificate was delivered, the eunuch who delivered it offered her a sympathetic look: "The man the emperor specifically named for you to marry is a renowned figure in Kyoto." Faced with despair, Qiao Heng accepted the order for the sake of her family's future.

In a realm where power and vulnerability intertwine, Empress Li Wei stands as a beacon of strength, ruling with wisdom and grace. But beneath her royal façade lies a heart burdened by the weight of expectations and the relentless pressures of leadership. As she navigates the treacherous waters of court politics and rivalry, her loyal protector, Chen Long, remains by her side-his fierce loyalty and unwavering strength the only constants in her tumultuous world. Amidst dazzling court events and looming threats, a bond begins to form between them, one that transcends duty and loyalty. But as the specter of conflict rises, Li Wei must confront the harsh realities of her reign, the sacrifices required, and the feelings that challenge her sense of duty. As whispers of rebellion grow louder and an unexpected betrayal threatens to unravel everything she holds dear, Li Wei must summon the courage to protect her empire-and the man who stands as her only ally. Will their love be enough to withstand the trials ahead, or will the burdens of their world tear them apart?

Kobe, a girl who transmigrated into a different world. Every human here speaks Chinese and wears ancient Chinese clothing. There are royalty, beast, cultivation, and many dangers. Read and see how Kobe saves the world from the unthinkable. ----- Enjoy my readers~ 😉

"She's beautiful..." "Too bold. Look how she carries herself." "Not a shred of fear." "Another girl for His Majesty to forget in a month." Born as the daughter of a disgraced general, Fei Zhenrou was raised in secret after her father was executed for treason. When a mysterious decree from the Emperor brings her into the palace as a low-ranking concubine, no one expects her to survive more than a few months in the silken trap of the Inner Court. But Zhenrou is not what she seems. Behind her gentle façade hides a woman trained in espionage, warcraft, seduction, and survival. As she navigates assassinations, political schemes, and romantic entanglements, she must use all of her identities-warrior, courtesan, scholar, and spy-to rise through the ranks and uncover the truth behind her father's betrayal. And perhaps, to seduce the cold-hearted Emperor who holds both her fate-and his heart-in his hands.

Zhou Yan was tall, sturdy, handsome, and a skilled hunter, making him a perfect husband no matter where he went. Unfortunately, he was known in the surrounding area as a wife-killer. His first fiancée accidentally drowned two days after the engagement, and his second fiancée died the day after they met after being bitten by a mad dog. These coincidences earned him the reputation of a wife-killer, and families with daughters of marriageable age were afraid to propose marriage to him. Seeing that he would be a bachelor if he didn't marry soon, a young man from the next village happened to be unmarried. The matchmaker and his mother took him home without his knowledge. Zhou Yan originally refused, but when he met the young man's timid and tearful eyes, he acquiesced for some reason. An Ruan had been neglected by his father and his mother died early since he was a child . He was also tortured by his stepmother every day. Long-term malnutrition made him short and dark. Coupled with his taciturn and timid nature, no one came to propose marriage after he passed the marriageable age. His stepmother treated him even more cruelly, beating and scolding him as a loss of money. An Ruan thought that this was how his life would go on, but he never expected that his stepmother would marry him off to a notorious hunter from the next village with a betrothal gift of ten taels of silver. Hearing that the hunter was not only unlucky in marriage, but also had a bad temper and would beat women and husbands, An Ruan was so scared that he was in a panic all day long but did not dare to escape. He was sent to the hunter's house with tears in his eyes. He had prepared himself mentally for the rest of his life to be beaten and starved, but to his surprise, not only was he not beaten or starved, but he was also pampered and loved by his hunter husband, raised to be fair and tender, and his life became better and better every day

In her youth, Shi Congyi lived with her mother in the Xi family's old mansion. Though separated by many courtyards, she had heard of Xi Zhuoheng of the Xi family. That young master was refined and otherworldly. Like snow on a high mountain, like the moon in the sky. Aloof and noble, unapproachable. His face was strikingly handsome, indescribable. Shi Congyi knew they were worlds apart. Occasionally, they would meet in narrow passageways; she would step aside, and he would give a cold nod. They were truly strangers. Years later, they met again, only to stumble into his predicament of being forced into marriage. The man leaned over and stared, his eyes as deep as the abyss. He clasped her wrist with his hot palm and asked in a deep voice: "Shi Congyi, are you willing to marry me?" Shi Congyi, who was soft-hearted, righteous, and unreliable, agreed, and gave someone a chance to get into the secret marriage track.

After her divorce, single mother Lin Xiyue went on blind dates and fell in love. Initially, she was determined to find a rich man. Her ex-husband was very poor, and she felt that in a marriage where the woman was strong and the man was weak, the man would easily become as self-deprecating and arrogant as her ex-husband. She met An Guodong, a business owner, a handsome and steady man who made her heart flutter. However, Mr. An was too rich and too aloof. His love was distant, yet with a subtle intensity. Lin Xiyue vaguely sensed the difficulties of this marriage. When she was sad, An Guodong... After her divorce, single mother Lin Xiyue went on blind dates and fell in love. Initially, she was determined to find a rich man. Her ex-husband was very poor, and she felt that in a marriage where the woman was strong and the man was weak, the man would easily develop the same low self-esteem and arrogance as her ex-husband. She then met An Guodong, a handsome and steady business owner whose heart fluttered. However, Mr. An was too wealthy and too aloof, and his love was distant yet tinged with a subtle intensity. Lin Xiyue had a vague sense of the difficulties of this marriage. When she was sad, An Guodong offered no comfort, simply saying, "When you're lost, you still need to look up at the stars."

Yun Qingwu suddenly learned that she was not her biological daughter, and the real daughter returned, her position was in jeopardy. Fu Siling, the high and mighty ruler of the Fu Group, has a face as noble as jade. It is said that he is cold and ruthless, and decisive in killing. The private cruise ship is luxurious and elegant. In the floating night, the man's tall back is reflected, and his profile is outstanding. Yun Qingwu bravely stepped forward and "confessed his true feelings" to Fu Siling. "Like me?" The man looked back, his eyes floating on her slender waist, and he fiddled with the ring on his finger lazily, "Evidence?"

A designer who is actually independent and has plans As the adopted daughter of the Shu family, Shu Tang knew perfectly well why her adoptive parents had gone to such lengths to raise her- she possessed an exceptionally beautiful face and would be used as a tool in a political marriage to marry into the prestigious Ji family of Beijing, becoming the wife of Ji Yunhe, a member of a collateral branch of the Ji family. Her fiancé was a notorious playboy in Beijing, rumored to have a secret love interest abroad. Therefore, being well-educated, gentle, considerate, elegant, and beautiful were the labels Shu Tang needed to embody. Shortly before the wedding, Ji Yunhe's secret love interest returned to China. Ji Yunhe left the family banquet and, upon his return, immediately dissolved the engagement. The marriage between the Ji and Shu families was an opportunity for the Shu family to climb the social ladder. Shu's father berated Shu Tang for her incompetence and demanded that she marry into the Ji family no matter what. The wedding, however, had to proceed as planned. Shu Tang had no choice but to see Ji Yunhe, only to be met with a cold rejection. Dejected, she walked out of the Ji family home, drenched by a sudden downpour. A blinding white light flashed, and a black Bentley pulled up in front of her. The back window rolled down halfway, revealing a man's cold profile: "Miss Shu, get in." It was Ji Yanxiu, the eldest grandson of the Ji family. The prestigious families who had been waiting to see Shu Tang make a fool of herself received news of her marriage to Ji Yanxiu. This marriage surprised everyone, and some boldly speculated that Shu Tang had some leverage or weakness over Ji Yanxiu.

In the previous life, Cheng Yian was betrothed to Lu Xusheng, the son of Duke Lu. After marriage, the couple became estranged and indifferent, and they looked harmonious but were actually apart. After just one year, Cheng Yian was plotted against and forced to divorce and remarry her childhood sweetheart. Unfortunately, after five years of childlessness, her mother-in-law gradually became unhappy, her husband gradually became distant, her sister-in-law interfered in everything, and she was also oppressed by a powerful sister-in-law. Cheng Yian had a hard life. In a blink of an eye, Cheng Yian returned to the night of her wedding with Lu Xusheng. Thinking back to Lu Xusheng, although he was cold, he was powerful, had noble character, and had no bad habits. Compared to going to the Fan family to suffer, it was better to be a leisurely Duke's wife. Cheng Yian decided to avoid the calculations of the treacherous people and live a good life with Lu Xusheng.