The Lady in Lotus Courtyard
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Last published Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Ning Xue entered the palace as a side concubine accompanying the legitimate daughter Ning Ying as her dowry.
A tale of the seemingly naive and easy to manipulate illegitimate daughter's survival in golden cage of imperial palace.
Author's Note: FL won't fall in love with the emperor; she is cunning and sinister, might cause violence.
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