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Top Assassin Retires and Becomes a Farmer After Time Traveling to the Past by HMZP16
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Li Yao, a retired assassin, woke up one day to find herself transmigrated to ancient times and became a famous shrew far and wide. With hands on her hips, she wailed loudly. Villagers called her the bane of ghosts, and even dogs would circle around when they saw her. She had four children, her husband had passed away, and it was a disastrous year, leaving them poor as church mice. Fortunately, River Bay Village was nestled against a big mountain, with wild chickens, wild boars, wolves, tigers, herbs, spices, corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes... it seemed to have everything. Rely on the water to eat, and rely on the mountain. With her skills that exceeded the times, Yao Li quickly became the wealthiest person in River Bay Village. She was determined to stick to her original aspirations - retire and live out her remaining years in peace. But as a widow, there were many things at her doorstep. Her maiden family coveted her wealth; local ruffians lusted after her beauty; the magistrate admired her talents; the prefect wanted to rely on her to build up his political achievements; the scholar admired her literary talent; the chancellor respected her breadth of knowledge... Wave after wave, wearing down her doorstep. Even a Prince was amazed by her, finding all kinds of excuses to frequently visit and neglect his palaces. Li Yao adapted to the circumstances, sparring back and forth, just wishing her retirement life would remain undisturbed. But unknowingly, the world was changing because of her.
I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE VILLAINOUS CONSORT by Jennykim01
Jennykim01
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SUMMARY Before Feng Yi ascended the throne, no one wanted to marry this prince who lacked presence and was out of favor. After his ascension, the harem was filled with the daughters of high-ranking court officials. They were an eyesore to look at and vexing to deal with. He felt that even favoring them would defile his own dragon body. He decided to choose a woman with a fiery, arrogant, domineering, and jealous nature to enter the palace, to cast all this "trash" into the Cold Palace on his behalf. Song Yunzhao had transmigrated to ancient times for fourteen years, all the while laying low and just trying to get by. She was just waiting for the plot to begin, then she would transform into a villainess-arrogant, domineering, fiery, and jealous-so that she would be rejected from the selection and could then choose a husband to live a carefree and happy life with. Later, Song Yunzhao watched as His Majesty smiled at her with immense indulgence and said, "Zhaozhao, come here." Song Yunzhao immediately felt that something was terribly wrong, a chill running up from the soles of her feet. The damned Emperor wore a gentle expression, but his eyes were as cold as ice; he clearly wanted to use her as his blade! ✍️✍️ Dark Fragrance
PART 4 Clumsy Beast, Keep Your Paws Off by Jennykim01
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Su Qinglan, a survivor from a brutal apocalypse where she once fought a zombie king, suddenly finds herself transported into a strange beast world. She awakens not in her own body, but in the body of another woman with the same name-a notorious, lazy, spoiled, and cruel tyrant hated by everyone in her tribe. The original Qinglan had bullied others, chased after men, and ruined her reputation so badly that no decent male wanted anything to do with her. Now stuck with this body and its terrible image, the new Qinglan quickly realizes that while this world is bizarre, it is still better than starving in the apocalypse-at least there is food and stability. However, the social system here is completely different: men are powerful beastmen (like tigers and snakes who can transform into humans), and women are expected to have multiple husbands. Unfortunately, due to the original Qinglan's behavior, she has already scared away all suitable partners. As she tries to navigate this unfamiliar world, Qinglan encounters dangerous yet attractive beastmen, including a dominant tiger man who casually carries her off and a terrifying serpent who transforms into a strikingly handsome man. These encounters leave her shocked, flustered, and struggling to adapt to the bold and instinct-driven nature of beast society. Tall, strong, dangerous... And apparently, every beast woman was expected to have several husbands. Despite the chaos, Qinglan relies on her survival instincts, sharp tongue, and determination to start fresh. A mysterious system suddenly activates within her, hinting that she may gain special abilities to help her survive and thrive. Rather than despair over her situation, Qinglan decides to embrace her new life. With her resilience and wit, she resolves to overcome her bad reputation, adapt to the beast world, and live boldly-no matter how strange or challenging things become. ✍️ Author Violet_Melody99
Win Back My Life by VvQqDd
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New York city, In the sterile white walls of a hospital room, Victoria Blackwell's world collapsed with a photo of her husband of five years - Henry Blackwell with another woman. She was more shattered when her son - Jude Blackwell chose that woman as his new Mom. Heartbroken, Victoria decided to give up both the marriage and motherhood. She faked memory loss, demanded a divorce, and walked away - determined to rebuild her life from the ruins. After Victoria's departure, Henry was stunned. The woman who once loved him unconditionally had transformed into someone unrecognizable - confident, composed, and untouchable. Now, Henry is desperate to win her back. Jude clings to memories of his mother's warmth and begs for her return. They both want her back. But Victoria has learned one thing the hard way: sometimes love isn't enough-especially when it costs you yourself.