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.

[GL Yuri] "Don't Even Think About GL" by Beggar Who Asks for Wine [Completed + Extra Chapters] Synopsis: That night, Qiao Yan and her nemesis Zhou Xiyun ended up in the same bed, completely out of it. Afterwards, according to Qiao Yan's recollection, although they were both drunk and completely out of their minds, they definitely didn't do anything inappropriate, except… they kissed in a moment of confusion. When she woke up, Zhou Xiyun's face was extremely ugly; she wanted nothing more than to strangle her. Qiao Yan guiltily backed away, her back against the headboard, determined not to lose face, resolutely…

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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.

This story will be available for purchase on July 13th. Thank you for your support! The long, dreary summer was sweltering, the moonlight as pale as water. Yun Huizhi lazily stayed in town, taking photos and writing articles, acting as a self-proclaimed ambassador. One day, she posted a landscape photo with a crazy caption: "Amateur tour guide, anyone wanting to travel and find a short-term girlfriend, consider me. Price negotiable (only for pretty women)." Someone took it seriously and messaged her asking about her standards of beauty. Yun Huizhi deliberately teased, "Let me show you a picture without makeup." She thought the chat would end there, but the person actually sent one. Yun Huizhi instantly felt worthless. "From now on, the meaning of my life is waiting for you to come." —When she finally picked her up, Yun Huizhi thought, "What the hell? This person is even prettier than in the photos! How could I possibly lack travel companions?" "Why did you ask me to travel with you?" "I'm divorced and came here to heal. Your photos are good." People asked her, "Why do you do this?" Yun Huizhi replied, "My family is poor, I need to earn money to pay for tuition." Yun Huizhi was a qualified tour guide, taking clients sightseeing, drinking, and enjoying delicious food during the day, and riding bikes to chase the sunset. At night, the moonlight in the small town swayed, hotter than the sunlight, and they indulged in romantic escapades. After half a month of absurdity, the other party left without a word, leaving behind a sum of money. Yun Huizhi continued to stay in the town to while away the time. —Pre-school training, new teachers introduced themselves with the surname Yun. The homeroom teacher who accompanied her was dressed conservatively and seemed to have amnesia, addressing her as Teacher Yun in a businesslike manner. Yun Huizhi, ever the familiar type, followed everyone back to the teachers' apartment. "I just found out that Teacher Chu has always been unmarried." Chu Ruoyou sneered, "Someone who pretends to be a poor student to make money has the right to ask?" Yun Huizhi's attitude was agreeable: "They gave me too much, so I had no choice but to come and continue working for you." The lie was exposed, the moonlight of the small town fell into the late summer night, and deliberately buried memories resurfaced. "...You bastard." "But you said you wouldn't leave me, you bastard, and I believed that." Younger man/Loser/Lighthearted and sweet/No truth in his mouth/+Synopsis written on January 10, 2023!