The story takes place in the fictional Chinese kingdom of Caiyun. According to legend, a young man, aided by the power of the Eight Immortals, founded Caiyun. Consequently, Caiyun's territory was divided into eight provinces: Hongzhou, Huangzhou, Bizhou, Lanzhou, Zizhou, Heizhou, Baizhou, and Chazhou. Approximately 600 years ago, the king of the time ordered the nobles of each province to adopt one of these eight colors as their surnames (for example, the Marquis of Lanzhou became Lan, the Marquis of Hongzhou became Hong, and so on). Commoners were prohibited from sharing surnames with these eight marquises. Consequently, those bearing these eight colors were considered the most aristocratic of the nobles. Furthermore, because the Marquis of Zizhou, where the capital was located, also served as king, the Zi family became the royal family's surname. Despite being born into the prestigious Hong family, Hong Xiuli lived in poverty. She had to work extensively to support her family. Having experienced the turmoil of the throne struggle as a child, she deeply understood the suffering of the people. From a young age, she diligently studied, hoping to pass the imperial examination, become an official, assist the king, and build a prosperous and peaceful nation. However, as a woman, she cannot take the imperial examination. One day, Xiu Li accepts a high-paying commission from Grand Tutor Xiao and enters the harem as a noble concubine to teach and assist the incompetent emperor. This opportunity leads Xiu Li to a career as an official, and she encounters a variety of people.

Once the gears of fate begin to turn, love and hate intertwine into an impenetrable net. Turning to Ashoka's "The One I Loved Most Was the Murderer," the male and female protagonists embark on a perilous and fraught journey to uncover the truth behind the unexpected death of the male protagonist's wife.

COVID-19, disease, hardship, misfortune, workplace struggles, love and hate, life and death… They persevered through countless difficulties, and they embraced new life amidst despair. This book celebrates the steadfastness and devotion of love, showcases the resilience and brilliance of humanity, and takes you deep into the labyrinth of human nature to explore the true meaning of love and redemption.

In this battle between love and sin, can they uncover the truth? The book features both thrilling mystery and delicate, moving emotions; it depicts a love story that transcends life and death, and also reveals the ugliness and justice of the world.

Pre-order: *Transmigrated as the Female Lead's Stepmother* Synopsis: Shen Mian died. In her final moments, she learned she was nothing more than a scheming, albeit seemingly innocent, supporting female character in an old-fashioned CEO romance novel, used to drive the plot forward. When the male lead pursued the female lead, she was deployed as a wingman; when they had conflicts, she was dragged out to mediate; even when they got together, she was still needed! Seriously, appearance fees are expensive, okay?! Thinking about how she suffered the loss of her family because of the male lead, while the male and female leads had a sweet happy ending, the disparity was too great, making her want to beat up the author and the male lead! Reborn, Shen Mian decided she would take revenge on the author and the male lead! She would make the novel deviate from the author's outline and prevent the male lead from being smug. But to avoid pushing the plot forward, Shen Mian decided to avoid the male lead completely, without contact or interaction. Therefore, Shen Mian set her sights on the female lead, who could both change the plot and influence the male lead. She met the female lead before the male lead; she appeared before the male lead in times of crisis; she was before the male lead… But before Shen Mian could see the ending change, she discovered something was wrong. How did she end up with the female lead?! #Intending to take revenge on the male lead, but instead being won over by the female lead# Next synopsis: Fang Bai, who was in a car accident, woke up to find herself transmigrated into a book. The body she entered was also in a car accident; her husband died on the spot, and the child he left behind was actually the female lead of this book. Looking at the female lead biting her lip and glaring at her at the funeral, Fang Bai looked up in melancholy! I don't want to be a mother so young, but I have no choice. Fang Bai still slowly raised the female lead. On the female lead's 18th birthday, Fang Bai prepared to transfer all her property to the female lead and go travel the world. But why didn't anyone tell her that wolf cubs will eat people when they grow up? *No blood relation, not on the same household registration. Theme: No matter how many difficulties you experience, live life seriously.