Forbiddencity Stories

In the opulent and treacherous world of the Qing Dynasty's Forbidden City, a young palace maid named Zhao Yue enters its gates, her future seemingly predetermined by her humble birth. Assigned to the intricate embroidery workshop, her nimble fingers and exquisite designs soon catch the discerning eye of the Emperor himself. This unexpected encounter ignites a spark, pulling Zhao Yue from the anonymity of her station into the glittering, yet perilous, world of the imperial harem. ​Her journey is one of meteoric rise and constant peril. From a lowly palace maid, she is elevated to a Changzai, then a Guiren, experiencing the first taste of imperial favor and the bitter envy it breeds. Each step up the intricate ladder-Pin, Fei, Guifei, and finally the coveted Huang Guifei-is fraught with challenges. Zhao Yue must navigate the intricate web of rivalries, betrayals, and power struggles among the established consorts and ambitious maids, each vying for the Emperor's attention and the security it brings. ​ Zhao Yue learns to become not only a devoted mother but also a shrewd strategist, safeguarding her children's future while securing her own position. ​"The Embroidered Phoenix" is a captivating tale of survival, ambition, and love in the heart of imperial China. It offers a detailed glimpse into the lives of women in the Qing harem, revealing the strength, intelligence, and unwavering spirit required to transform a simple palace maid into one of the most powerful women in the empire, an enduring testament to the indomitable will of a phoenix rising from the ashes of adversity.

Embark on a captivating journey through the gilded halls of the Tang Dynasty's Imperial Palace, where the delicate petals of politics conceal thorns of treachery. In "Shadows of the Crimson Court," immerse yourself in a world of opulence, secrets, and whispered desires, as the clever Li Mei, like a radiant plum blossom, defies the odds and rises above the intricate web of courtly intrigue. Unveil the mysteries that lurk behind every embroidered silk robe and experience the gripping tale of love, ambition, and unyielding determination that unfolds within the echoing corridors of power. Will Li Mei's cunning be her salvation or her downfall in this mesmerizing palace drama? Enter the Forbidden City and witness the mesmerizing dance of shadows in a story that will leave you spellbound.

[COMPLETED] We're alive in this so-called City of The Dead. This is where lonely ones roam. No one shall judges others. You're not exactly alone. Welcome home.

A Mongolian prince is forced to move to the forbidden city in Imperial China after a shaman predicts he holds the key to ruling the entire world. The Yongle emperor ( Ming dynasty) has 12 sons who all vie to be crown prince. Their mothers , concubines and even the empress scheme for success. The news quickly spreads that whoever wins over prince Dorgon of Mongolia will one day rule the world. The 12th prince Xiao Ji is low born. His mother was a chamber maid of the emperor and had been killed by the empress after his birth. He is unfavored and doesn't have any support in the imperial city. He relies on his wit and able man servant Fu Zi. Xiao Ji learns about his mother's horrible death and vows to avenge her. His enemies are too powerful and the only way he can get his revenge is to win over Dorgon to his side. But the Mongolian prince is cold and guarded. He spends his time shooting arrows on horseback and drinking at the Tulip pavilion while watching exotic dancers. Initially planning on using Dorgon to get his revenge, Xiao Ji doesn't count on feelings creeping up. He falls in love with Dorgon while fighting scheme after scheme from his brothers and the imperial concubines. This is a story of sacrifice and unintended love .

Random short stories I write

WHEN YOUR A MEDIEVAL SERF NOTHING IS BETTER THAN A HANDY COOK BOOK FOR PEASANTS FROM A FORMER PEASANT....) (PUBLISHED ON BARNES & NOBLE & AMAZON KINDLE)These are real medieval recipes that I have tested out and am sharing with you so you can have a taste of what a super poor peasant would eat.

This is my attempt at an English translation of the Chinese book "Memoirs Of A Palace Maid". "Memoirs Of A Palace Maid" 《宫女谈往录》is a book published by the Forbidden City Press in July 1992. The authors are Jin Yi and Shen Yiling. The book contains the memoirs of Rong, a palace maid who spent eight years serving Empress Dowager Cixi in the Forbidden City in the late Qing Dynasty. Rong entered palace service when she was thirteen. At age 18, she was given to an eunuch in marriage by Empress Dowager Cixi. Her life was sad and quiet, punctuated by turmoil and suffering. In her aging years, she spoke intimately about life in the Forbidden City. Her memoirs reveal details about Empress Dowager Cixi's day-to-day routines, little known events in Emperor Guangxu's life and touches on the humiliation and anguish of the eunuchs. I read the Chinese book a few years ago while doing research into the lives of women in the Forbidden City. Recently, I looked up the book again and noticed there was no English translation of the book. (If there is an official English translation, please let me know!) The memoir offers an intimate inside perspective of the Forbidden City that is rarely available in historical documentaries and books. I thought it was a shame that the knowledge in this book wasn't available to English readers. This is my naive attempt to translate the book into English.

Thanks to her talents and beauty, Jiao Wei enters the Imperial Harem and starts a long journey from begin a lowly concubine into becoming the favorite. Many people, from concubines to officials, will try to suppress her and her family from rising and gaining power. Will she, along the help of her closest allies, win and rise like a phoenix? [ON HOLD] 06.22-? highest ranking: #6 concubine #47 ancientchina #15 politics #23 consort (the imagine in the cover is not mine!! credit to the rightful owner.)

In A Competitive Harem Chiyo Finds Herself The Last Thing You'd Ever Want To Be....) A tale of romance, betrayal and danger...) "The Battle For The Love And Power Of One Man And A Woman Who Brought Down Not Only Those In Her Way But The Entire Empire..."

It starts off with a china millionaire daughter who found a green parka in her passed on mother's locked wardrobe.The moment she wore it,she went through a time travel and went back to the Qing dynasty 1720 the reign of kangxi Emperor.She starts her life in her new home as a 15 years old girl but 2 years later, the regin of the new emperor, Yongzheng emperor started, she was order to go for an election for the emperor concubines she felt into the darkness of royal harem and learn how to be caution in every step she took in the royal harem. Soon she felt in love with the Emperor but she found the parka which took her here But she does not belong to that time frame how will she chose? *All characters,places and plot are frictional. *English translation is after the Chinese sentences in a bracket.

"The reason I accepted you in was because of sympathy, there's no love between us" that's what he said when hatred begins to take over his heart. But everything was caused by a misunderstanding. When her heart already take the love he gave, he started to change. Can she bring him back to the one that loves her? Or just endured the new him that hate her? ©No copyright infringement intended All the storyline, plots, characters, background places, writing style and etc were my idea and thousands apologies if any of them was similar to your story...