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Descendants of Bai Mudan (White Peony)

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Reads 658
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Parts 18
Time 2h 29m

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cdrama chinese court emperor empress historical history

"To die by the hand of a Peony Flower, 
Even as a ghost, you would be in want of nothing."

「牡丹花下死 、做鬼也風流」

Year 300 BCE, China has not yet been united and the term "Emperor" doesn't even exist. China remains divided into warring states - a land of kings, torn by endless war.

In the feudal kingdom of Rui, Princess Hengxin's powerful maternal family is rumored to have descended from the Goddess Bai Mudan. But this legendary lineage has never saved her from a life of neglect. When her father offers Hengxin as a royal hostage to their powerful ally, the State of Rong, she is cast out with only a desperate hope to survive.

Hengxin is alone and friendless - until she catches the eye of Prince Ji Heng, a cold, calculating son of Rong's king. 

As whispers of rebellion and war swirl around them, their arrangement grows ever more volatile. Ji Heng's cool mask hides a growing obsession - a possessive fire in his veins whenever Hengxin is near.

Together, they could ignite a dynasty... or destroy each other.All Rights Reserved

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[The same world as 'The Dragon's Flower. Can be read as stand alone. This is not the FULL version!] The first man she fell in love with was one-sided on her part, and her insistence on pursuing her feelings ended up destroying her father's career. The second man she fell for saved her and her family from harm, but also the one she knew could not end up with. After her first heartbroken experience, Wan Ting was being extra careful with the second man that quickly occupied her heart without much warning. Not intending to confess her feelings like how she had to her first love, she decisively avoided Prince Heng to prevent her heart from being trampled again. No one in the Guilin Kingdom does not know that Prince Heng only loved the Empress Dowager and remained unmarried, not even taking in a concubine. But when the evil sect had their eyes on Wan Ting's Flame Spirit and planned to take it away from her even at the cost of her life, she could only rely on Prince Heng for her safety. While being rescued, with her chastity in danger, Wan Ting saw an opportunity to tie Prince Heng to her side. With trembling pupils and racing heart, she wondered if she should take the opportunity presented to her. She just hoped that she would not regret her decision. (Cover by @-helios) [This story is not the full version. Full version could be purchased from selected sites]

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Second Flame Of Romance

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