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A simple tale

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Reads 223,257
Votes 6,035
Parts 31
Time 1h 17m

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When a cunning assassin is brutally murdered, she transmigrated into the body of a pathetic disfigured teenager in ancient China. Will she be able to drag the teen out of the hell hole that her family is or will everything go horribly wrong. One thing's for sure it's not her story it's their story.


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Unrequited Love by suhvshi

In a world of espionage and deceit, Xiao Wei, a spy from the Tang Dynasty, assumed the identity of a sword wielder in the enemy Yue Dynasty. Her mission was clear: infiltrate and betray. But as she got closer to the enigmatic Emperor Xing Chen, love blurred the lines between duty and desire, turning her life into a suspenseful battle of loyalties in a world where every move had life-altering consequences. A story based in ancient China, heavily inspired by My Journey To You.

The Tale of Empress Hua by de3de3

Hua Jingfei's family was killed by the emperor and she was forced to stay in the palace and help the maids. One day a prince came to take the emperors throne. Jingfei finds out that she will work as his maid. Will he let her escape the palace or maybe she will become something she never thought of becoming. A tale about how a small weak girl became a powerful strong woman. A tale about love and power.

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐃 by moondwellings

━━━━━ yandere!emperor x 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞!reader ↳ ❝ YOU ARE MY ADVISOR. THAT MEANS YOU WILL BE WITH ME UNTIL DEATH DO US PART. ❞ || After Y/n reincarnates into the popular novel [The Grand Duke Is My Lover], he decides to be completely uninvolved in the plot and live a normal, unassuming life. On the way while leaving his household, Y/n bumps into a wounded, mysterious man whom he decides to save-that turns out to be the cruel and elusive Emperor of the nation, Dion Astler. What Y/n hadn't foreseen was that his peaceful life would be disrupted by the wild and twisted obsession that the Emperor had for him-and instead of being trapped in a novel, he is now trapped in a twisted web of love! HIGHEST RANKINGS: #1 in mlm #1 on historical #1 in male #2 in yandere #5 in original

The Emperor's Phoenix by raisedbywolvees

As Liu Ying Yue returns to her family home after many years, her step-mother secretly agrees to a political marriage with the emperor of the Shadow Realm. Expecting Ying Yue to suffer under the emperor's control with the only purpose of existing for his benefit, she uses her new position to her advantage--through getting revenge on her step-mother's past crimes and dealing with the enemies against her new role of empress. However, as hidden events from the past rise to the surface, an unexpected question arises along her journey: How much can the truth merge with lies? (Currently undergoing editing)

A Thousand Life Times by aerusaerus

She's lived as an Empress, Doctor, Noble lady, Assassin, Slave and even a Dancer. She had so many identities, so many faces and life times that she didn't even remember what her first life was about, nor could she remember her name. Yet now, having given all that she could, fighting through the night until her last breath surrounded by enemies on all sides. Even with her vision starting to blur, there was no hints of fear in her eyes. 'Please just let me die.' Praying to the Gods above, she only hoped that when she closed her eyes, this time, they would never open again. But it did. "FUCK!" She cursed at the Gods above! Reborn into the body of an orphaned daughter? No problem, what she had was wealth and honorary title that her father had left behind! Married into an infamous Generals' manor? Fine! As long as he doesn't disturb her, he is just another big money tree for her to take shelter under! This time she was determined to lead a lazy and peaceful life, taking a break from "living". But why does it seems that God had other plans for her. Things weren't as simple as they turned out to be.

His Emotionless Wife by knight_in_skirts

She was an assasin an agent, or a puppet perhaps. She don't know what is emotions, she's like a robot that follow orders.. They said that she lived to kill. But she was killed because of knowing what is emotions. Perhaps now that she is reincarnated she'll know what love is. But she was a proclaimed trash of Zhong clan and now will be married of as the Main wife of the Cold blooded mysterious Duke and the crown prince of Feng Empire. --NOT YET EDITED, SO BARE TO IT (IF THERE IS ANY TYPO)--

Jai Mei's Unforeseen Journey to Ancient China by PurpleDepp

In her previous life, Jai Mei was a successful modern-day businesswoman. However, after passing away, she suddenly finds herself transmigrated to Ancient China, taking over the body of a young lady named Jai Yuna who was known for her bullying and falling out with others and her cruel behavior towards her four husbands. Jai Mei must now navigate her new life, which is filled with debt and hardships that are not her own, and deal with her four husbands who despise her. How will she handle these challenges? This is a mature book, but the smut isn't the main component of the story or plot.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆 by vixenthevillain

Xu Yang lived a happy life until she met her first love who she married thanks to her father's power, but from here everything went wrong. After only 5 moths of marriage she will be executed under the accusation of poisoning the Emperor, her husband, making him infertile. After her execution, she wakes up back in her bed with her trusted maid next to her. [ As a fan of these types of novels I try my luck to write one myself. The cover art does not belong to me, I do not know who the artist is, if you are the artist feel free to tell me if you want me to change it or credit you here, in description. This is a work of fiction, so don't get upset if I get things wrong, My knowledge in Chinese customs isn't that wide. However the writing belongs to me, it's an original story]

EMPRESS LIU by homelessfujoshi95

When Liu Changsheng came into the Emperor's household marrying the fourth Prince he had no ambition at all. He was just a fool in love. He was assaulted, betrayed, taken advantage of and then thrown to the side after used up. And died like a nobody. On the brink of death he got back to his senses. But when he wakes up again he was back in his maternal house injured from a bandit attack. Life has given him a second chance and he'll use it wisely. He'll never involve himself with the emperor's family ever again. This time he won't be a fool in love. He won't let his family die in vain. But how? By marrying the small village merchant's daughter. And living a life away from the eyes of anyone. But fate always has a way to ruin our plans. In other words, a story of court politics, betrayal and deaths, but on the end of it all, love. ------------------ So here goes the summery of what the story is about! I don't know what's going on yet! Let's figure out together! Credit for the cover photo goes to Pinterest! Best rankings:- #37 in #revenge (07/01/2022) #1 in #political (15/01/2022) #4 in #chinesebl(18/12023)

Emperor's Wife by AnissaNikoleC

She was given to be the bride of one of the emperor. One rumored to be cruel and evil. She was bargain from the hundred year treaty the one that seemed to be created by him. Zhang Ai, was chosen to be his bride. The only problem is she doesn't love him and he seems to be hiding a big secret. (I don't own any pictures, its a work of fiction) The rewritten, or edited version is out. If you get done with this version check out the new and improved. ♡

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Unrequited Love

In a world of espionage and deceit, Xiao Wei, a spy from the Tang Dynasty, assumed the identity of a sword wielder in the enemy Yue Dynasty. Her mission was clear: infiltrate and betray. But as she got closer to the enigmatic Emperor Xing Chen, love blurred the lines between duty and desire, turning her life into a suspenseful battle of loyalties in a world where every move had life-altering consequences. A story based in ancient China, heavily inspired by My Journey To You.