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Nights with a King

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courtesan historical king palace romance

In the country of Qihou, young Annabelle Guo enters the King's harem as a courtesan. The girls are many but the King is singular which is why Annabelle makes the tough decision to never be discovered in fear of the rivalry and jealousy from the other girls. Dressing plainly and remaining in the background, she never calls attention to herself but fate has other plans for her. Unexpectedly, the King sees her dancing and becomes fascinated with her. Annabelle is caught between a rock and a hard place, at risk for displeasing the most powerful man in the country or getting sucked into the palace drama of power play and betrayal. 

Setting inspired by Qing dynasty China.
Women's fashion inspired by Indian and Pakistani wedding wear
Men's fashion inspired by 1500s royal French wear
Palace manners inspired by the Qing and Tang dynastyAll Rights Reserved

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To Take Down an Emperor cover

[BL] Eternal Spring ✔️ cover

That is Not What I Desire! (YiZhan) cover

The Emperor's Beloved Ruyi

The harem has always been known as a gilded cage that Xiu Zhao was never eager to join as the only di daughter of her father's household she has to enter. Yet she is prepared to not only protect herself but find a stable position to protect her. However, as she rises in power due to not only her beauty but her wisdom she attracts the attention of the emperor soon becoming his favourite. When he soon falls in love with her plans change drastically.