Eight years after the Great War, the world is now ruled by four kingdoms. On the surface, there is peace and prosperity. However, nothing is ever what it really seems. Each Emperor seeks power. Each ruler is searching for the key to winning over the others. Each one is looking for the unknown legendary strategist. Oh? And who am I? Don't mind me. I'm just a simple peasant girl. Why would I ever get involved in such boring matters? * * * * * Note: This is my own work, not a translation. Enjoy! (Thank you to MissNoir11 for the awesome cover!)

{Chapter 20&21 Updated!} Original xianxia novel with strong elements of Chinese historical fantasy and romance. Ruyi is one of the last fox spirits remaining in the Nine Realms. As a lowly maidservant in the Heavenly Realm, she hopes to trade a hundred years of service with a thousand years of advancement in cultivation. But in the poisonous atmosphere of the Inner Court where the sons of the Jade Emperor vy for power and control and where the Concubines dream of love and hide knives behind every fragrant smile, Ruyi is about to come into her own and discover her destiny and her legacy as the last of the fox spirits... (Excerpt) "What are you doing here?" The voice, quiet and cutting, broke her concentration. Ruyi broke out in cold sweat as her qi spiked and she breathed slowly as she brought it back under control. When she could, she looked up. The Third Prince Yuezhen was standing in front of her wearing a bemused expression. He was wearing his dark purple robes as usual, and carried a long sheathed sword in his hand. The bright moonlight turned his dark hair to silver. "Are you a maid? This Fragrant Harmony Garden isn't for maidservants to play in." "Why not?" The words came out before she could control herself. "I'm the one that spends the most time here cleaning after all." The corner of his lips jerked into a half smile. "You are the maid from this afternoon. Are the maids in the Empress' palace so ill disciplined? Don't you even know to make the proper greeting to a master?" ---------------- Written in the style of a Chinese light novel and will be updated frequently. ---------------- Rankings #7 in fantasy-romance #47 xianxia #51 wuxia

Location: Ancient China Date: T'ang Dynasty During the most flourishing era in Ancient China, all seemed to be well for the people. The kingdom was governed by a wise Emperor, the enemies were kept far from the borders, trade increased, as did the arts and other things... One may just wonder how everything seemed to go wrong for Zhao Jiayi and her cousin Tai Huazhi. Jiayi is the middle daughter of seven to a wealthy merchant of China. Gifted with a silver tongue and vast knowledge, she helps run the house and tries to convince her father to let her elder sister marry. That wish is fulfilled with the arrival of the Emperor's nephew, Li Xiao. Yet when things do not go as she planned, she finds herself thrown into the world of the Royal and Imperial family, fighting not to drown in the midst of all the secrets, lies, and deceit. Huazhi is an outcast, and she chooses to stay that way. After being orphaned at a young age and taken in by her uncle, she becomes accustomed to not being wanted....that is, Until another outcast is thrown into her world. Now she must fight to stay alive no matter what the consequences, even at the risk of losing the ones she truly cares for. Both Jiayi and Huazhi become part of a war greater than themselves; a war of survival, loyalty, love, and family. Yet even a pebble thrown in the water can make a great ripple of impact. Tears of Kai Yuan: All rights reserved Perpetrators will be prosecuted Wattpad Version

Falling asleep in a boring history class can't be that bad... can it? Eighteen years old Chinese girl Isabell Lee nodded off when she was listening to the teacher ramble on about the ancient China. When she woke up, she found herself in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by unfamiliar people, and dressed in an unfamiliar fashion. She soon realised that she was somehow in the past in ancient China... and that she was about to be offered as a concubine to the leader of the rebellion against the throne! Start date: 25/10/2016 Highest Rank: #41 in Historical Fiction (21/5/2017)