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From being mutually disgusted after a marriage of convenience to becoming a doting husband.

Song Siyun had always disliked Gu Yanzhou, a fact known throughout the capital. She openly declared: "He's a jinx; whoever gets involved with him will have bad luck." Unexpectedly, an imperial edict bound the two most incompatible people together.

At the palace gate, Song Siyun stopped Gu Yanzhou, who wore a white robe, had stern eyebrows, and a faint smile playing on his lips. Gritting her teeth, she said, "I won't marry you, go and annul the engagement!"

The bright yellow imperial decree slipped from her hand, only to be picked up by the man who chuckled with narrowed eyes: "An imperial marriage cannot be defied." It was the expected answer.

Song Siyun curled her lips, her eyes filled with undisguised mockery: "Since you're such a coward, keep your tail tucked in after marriage. That way, we might at least save face."

"Couldn't wish for anything more," Gu Yanzhou replied, those four words all he left as he departed.

But later, within their bed curtains, the young woman's slender fingers poked his nose, and she teasingly whispered, "Is this what Deputy Minister Gu meant by 'couldn't wish for anything more'?"

The man raised a hand, gathering her fingertips to his lips, and vaguely denied, "My wife also once said we wouldn't bother each other.".

(Forbidden desires of a powerful official are brought down from the altar – Rebirth + Rejuvenation + Vengeance + Sweet Petting)

It was only after Jiang Yuanyao's death that she realized the one who killed her was the little beggar she had raised for seven years. The little beggar transformed into Lu Hengqing, the esteemed third young master of the Duke of Ying's mansion.

To erase all the disgraceful past and to marry an esteemed lady from the capital, he secretly sent people to kill her. Fortunately, heaven took pity on her, and she was reborn the day before she was assassinated...

To survive, Jiang Yuanyao snuck into the Imperial Tutor's bedroom in the middle of the night, winking at the man rumored to be even more abstinent than a Buddhist monk.

"Sir, do you want to keep an outer chamber? The kind that doesn't cry or make a fuss and can be dismissed for just one tael of silver."

Lu Sui looked up, meeting her painted face. He frowned slightly, his voice cold and disgusted. "No, too ugly!"

...Lu Sui disliked women. He particularly detested delicate young ladies who cried at the slightest touch. But later, in bed, the delicate young lady was made to cry by him several times, and not only was he not annoyed, but he was excitedly insatiable.

Sixth Princess Jiang Yan of the Fengyi Dynasty met Cui Huaifeng, the son of the Minister of Works, on a rainy day. Sheltering from the rain under an eaves, she fell in love with him at first sight.

Jiang Yan then took the initiative, trying every trick to pursue Cui Huaifeng and melt that block of ice. Just when Jiang Yan thought she had finally won his heart, Cui Huaifeng married someone else.

At that time, she was gravely injured and on the brink of death after returning from battle. Hearing the news, she was utterly despairing and hated him deeply.

A year later, Jiang Yan returned to the capital. While Cui Huaifeng was mourning his wife, she forcibly brought him to her mansion. Cui Huaifeng's eyes were red and wet, unable to believe she could be so wicked.

Jiang Yan, however, was the opposite. Staring at the beloved man before her, a twisted sense of pleasure arose in her heart. "You are finally mine."

Due to a certain argument, Cui Huaifeng was finally heartbroken and left the princely manor, completely vanishing as if he had evaporated from the world.

Jiang Yan searched for him like a madwoman, scouring the capital without success, almost breaking down. Three months later, Jiang Yan finally found him.

Upon their reunion, Cui Huaifeng looked much more haggard and thinner, but only his belly was noticeably rounded. Jiang Yan walked to his side, pressed down on his bulging abdomen, her eyes bloodshot, and gritted her teeth:

"Whose child is in your belly?"

【Male Competition, Multiple Male Leads, Shura Field + Vicious Supporting Female Character's Counterattack + Beloved by All + Stealing Love】

Ming Yue, the most beautiful woman in the Great Xia Dynasty, wakes from a dream to realize she is the vicious supporting female character destined for a tragic end in a doting novel. The true female lead is her illegitimate elder sister, born of a bed-climbing maid.

In her dream, her illegitimate sister was pure and kind, while Ming Yue was born vicious, seducing the Crown Prince (her brother-in-law) and framing her kind sister. Ultimately, she was turned into a human彘 (a cruel punishment involving mutilation) and tortured to death by her sister's admirers.

Upon learning the plot, Heaven's Dao pressures her to follow the script and continue being a stepping stone for the female lead. But she refuses! The vicious supporting female character realizes this is like a mouse falling into a rice bin.

Her illegitimate sister becomes the noble Crown Princess? Respected by all? Protected by the arrogant young marquis? Nobody dares provoke her? Helped by a divine doctor? Envied by the world?

Ming Yue will carry her wickedness to the end. She acts distant to the Crown Prince, slaps the young marquis. As for the poison doctor, she hasn't even acted yet, but he's already fallen in love at first sight?

Only at the very end does she discover, how are you all...

The Crown Prince humbly begs for love: "Yue'er, please love me."

The Little King of Zhenbei, who hated her, is full of deep affection: "I only hate that you don't love me."

The arrogant young marquis: "Hmph, do others understand being slapped? Or should I be the one?"

The Wild Wolf Man kneels: "Don't abandon me, I'll be your dog for life."

The poison doctor blushes shyly: "I... I, I'm satisfied if you can just look at me once a month."

The enemy country's Crown Prince: "Yue'er, I'm willing to offer my country, can you just look at me once?"

The Holy Monk descends from the altar for love: "Yue'er, you are my lifelong faith."

Synopsis: Soft and Cunning VS High and Mighty.

Xue Zhiying did not want to be sent to Prince Lin'an, who was past his prime, as a concubine. Alone in the Xiao residence, she had no family or support.

Thus, she set her sights on the Xiao family's eldest son, Xiao Yunqi. If she could form a connection with him, with his protection, she would no longer suffer this plight. After enticing him and gaining some benefits, she would then have the means to leave the Xiao family entirely.

However, this was no easy task. Xiao Yunqi was cold and ascetic, aloof from women; no matter how she tried to provoke him, he remained unmoved.

At her wit's end, she threw caution to the wind and decided to forcefully take him. Unexpectedly, the most unlikely method surprisingly succeeded with ease.

***

Xiao Yunqi came from a prominent family, unparalleled in the capital, with exceptional talent in all six arts. His contributions to the nation were lauded; the court and commoners alike praised him as a peerless national scholar.

His graceful demeanor captivated the noble ladies of the capital. He had no interest in romance, finding it rather boring.

This was until the quietly unremarkable young lady from his residence suddenly became exceptionally charming and entangled herself with him.

In his view, her tricks were quite clumsy. She was also incredibly bold, unresponsive to reason, and always took an inch when given a foot. Perhaps the only genuine thing was her deep and persistent love for him, so full that it seemed to overflow.

Who knew that when he went out for official business, she would pack her bags and run away? Only the servants, completely unaware of their secret relationship during that time, told him with blank faces, "The young lady left the residence a month ago, saying she was returning to her hometown for an arranged marriage. She shouldn't be coming back."

Xiao Yunqi's expression froze, then turned gloomy, a chilling aura enveloping him. She was... going to have an arranged marriage with someone else? Very good.

Sweet-talking and coaxing him, obediently and gently catering to him. In the end, she deceived his body and heart, and even dared to marry someone else. When he caught her, he would settle this score with her properly.

***

Later, Xiao Yunqi repeatedly heard reports from his attendants. "Master, bad news, the young lady ran away again." "Master, the young lady ran away again, again." "The young lady..."

The man, vexed and heartbroken, lifted his eyes sharply. "...Master, your wife ran away again, again, again."

【For her, he stepped from Buddha into the mundane, and for her, he fell into demonhood】

【Saintly Monk Emperor x Scheming Femme Fatale】

Before the late emperor passed away, he finally found the crown prince who had gone missing in childhood. However, the crown prince had already renounced worldly life and was completely detached from all earthly desires.

Even when the Empress Dowager filled the six palaces with various beauties, the new emperor remained unmoved and even intended to dismiss the harem! This greatly worried the Empress Dowager. Gritting her teeth, she snatched Ying Ji, the number one femme fatale of the nine domains and twelve nations, into the palace.

The first time Ying Ji saw Kong Fan, it was White Dew. He rested with his eyes closed under a Bodhi tree, his head resting on piles of worldly political memorials, his kasaya soaked with a layer of dew drops.

He opened his clear eyes and looked at her, calling out "Donor" with a voice touched by the thin morning mist. She suddenly wanted to ask if the Buddha would save an ant whose hands were stained with dirty blood.

Kong Fan once devoted himself to Buddha, seeking to save all sentient beings. Now, his monk's robes have fallen, his prayer beads scattered, and he turns his back on the Buddha, picking up a killer's blade to stand before her.

All five precepts were broken. One thought to become Buddha, one thought to fall into demonhood.

"Love can be letting go, fulfilling, or it can be plunder and exclusive possession; none is more noble."

"Even the light of a firefly is light."

Synopsis: [Substitute Marriage + Broken Mirror Reunited + Chase Love Cremation Ground + On the Run with a Child + Female Lead Has a Mask After Reunion]

Shen Lianxiu was betrothed by her stepmother to be the second wife of a merchant. Her life as a merchant's wife seemed destined to be unremarkable. However, a few days before her wedding, she secretly took the place of her stepsister, Shen Wuyu, who was born of her stepmother, and married into the Duke Cheng's residence.

Zhou Linjin, the heir of Duke Cheng's residence, fell in love with Shen Wuyu at first sight, but Shen Wuyu suddenly disappeared without a trace. Just as the stepmother was reluctantly preparing to break off the engagement, Zhou Linjin unexpectedly lost his sight.

The stepmother, unwilling to give up such a wealthy in-law, devised the plan of a substitute marriage. Zhou Linjin was a gentleman as pure as jade, and after their marriage, he cherished Shen Lianxiu immensely. Shen Lianxiu basked in Zhou Linjin's affection.

Only she knew that everything Zhou Linjin gave her was actually meant for Shen Wuyu; he was only kind to Shen Wuyu, and she herself received nothing. The good times did not last. On the day Shen Wuyu returned, she immediately exposed Shen Lianxiu as an imposter.

She also accused Shen Lianxiu of meticulously plotting to make her sister disappear and then impersonating her. Zhou Linjin said, "The one entered into the ancestral records is Shen Wuyu. If you stay, your name will be unjustified, and Duke Cheng's residence cannot accommodate a woman who harmed her own sister. Considering your diligent service, take the money and leave."

The next day, Shen Lianxiu resolutely left alone, without taking a single cent from the Duke's residence. After Shen Lianxiu left, everything returned to normal. Not long after, Zhou Linjin's eyesight recovered.

When he finally saw his wife clearly again, it was clearly the face that had haunted his dreams, yet for some reason, Zhou Linjin's heart suddenly ached unbearably. It was then that he understood that the person before his eyes and the one in his heart were no longer the same person.

***

Five years after Zhou Linjin learned of Shen Lianxiu's death, he was ordered to investigate a case in another region. There, he met a woman. The woman couldn't speak, her husband had died, she practiced medicine in the countryside, and she had a child of three or four years.

He had never seen her before, yet he felt an indescribable sense of familiarity. Zhou Linjin didn't know where this feeling came from; he just didn't want his heart, which had been cold for five years, to warm up again.

It was impossible for anyone in this world to make him feel the same way he felt about Shen Lianxiu, and he couldn't let Shen Lianxiu down a second time. So, Zhou Linjin planned to leave quickly after solving the case.

Until one day, he found a prescription and was shocked to realize that the handwriting on it was identical to Shen Lianxiu's.

Please offer your kind guidance if there is anything unsatisfactory; I am greatly thankful.

A quick note, the content includes: political schemes, non-monogamous relationships (not "one husband, one wife for life"), the male lead has children with other concubines, ethically controversial plot points, and is a sweet romance.

This is a story about a little bit of knowledge, and also a story of emotional clashes.

That year, Chen Yun, from a poor family, left her hometown. That same year, Prince Li Lin, having escaped the palace, was being hunted. The two were unexpectedly brought together, resulting in a son and a daughter.

Chen Yun gained knowledge of astronomy, geography, human nature, and even learned about the Yuan Tian Sect's wisdom. Li Lin gained a bond of affection and children through their alliance.

A humble peasant girl, a tenant farmer from the lowest strata, slowly rises in the palace. She fulfills the Yuan Tian Sect's prophecy, assisting Li Lin in resolving issues between various nations and within different palaces.

Li Lin, who is capable in both battle and literature and skilled in management, and Chen Yun, who is knowledgeable in various fields and adept at managing internal affairs, form a powerful alliance. Together, they bring all nations to their court, ultimately becoming a legendary phoenix couple for their generation.

Yueming doesn't like Yun Xiang, because Yun Xiang has nothing at all!

But Yueming also cannot leave Yun Xiang, because Yun Xiang has Han Yunkai!

A clear-headed and rational female protagonist versus an arrogant and scheming male protagonist. (Both male and female leads are pure + marriage before love + the powerful bowing their heads + forced possession).

Xu Shuyou's parents both passed away. To find a backer for herself and her younger brother, she had no choice but to go to the capital to live with her aunt. Her aunt's husband's family was the Duke Chengguo's Mansion, which was extremely famous in the current dynasty.

Upon her arrival, she carefully plotted, appearing smooth and rational, her true intentions difficult to discern. He observed her with cold eyes, poisonous-tongued and arrogant, seemingly dismissive, yet she had already entered his heart.

Love is difficult, but once worries are cast aside, there is warmth, soft jade, and the comfort of embroidered curtains, as the dew drops and peonies bloom...