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The young master, son of an earl, Luan, while wandering in the forest, met a boy his age. He fell in love with a sweet and kind boy, although he does not know his name. Gradually he began to neglect his training as a successor.
In a bustling slum during the Mid-Ming Dynasty, an ambitious locksmith named Xiao is approached by a group of thieves with a mysterious, ornate safe. What starts as a routine job soon leads Xiao on a dangerous journey tied to an ancient secret hidden within the powerful Yuan family. When he discovers a noble girl trapped inside the safe—and a promise of unimaginable riches—Xiao must navigate deceit, family legacies, and his own morality to uncover the true meaning of wealth and sacrifice. A gripping one-shot blending action, drama, and heartfelt bonds, this story will leave readers pondering the value of freedom, love, and the treasures that can’t be bought.
The jewelry store Rohstein is an unconventional shop where “a maid sells jewels”. Off of the main street, the shop is visited by an elderly gentleman, a noble, an actress, a poor student, and all sorts of people who have heard the rumors of it. When they hold the jewels selected by the maid, their own lives also begin to shine. A tale spun by jewels and people. With dainty illustrations, a jewel-bestowing short story series.
[Airhead x Brooding Ice Queen]. “I exchanged bodies with my mortal foe, only to discover that she’s with child?!” Faced with no choice but to carry the baby on behalf of Noble Lady Ning, Noble Consort Jiao seethes with rage everyday. More absurd still, this devious, conniving Noble Lady has the audacity to harbor feelings for me?!
It is the 16th year of the Meiji era. Five years have passed since Kenshin Himura stopped the uprising of Makoto Shishio. Though the flames of his budding revolution were extinguished, the scars left in its wake are still felt across Japan. Remnants of his group—though scattered—still exist. Some have found peace while others continue to fight. After a remaining faction tried to revive the revolution, Shishio's old sword fell into the hands of Ashitarou Hasegawa, an orphan boy who has never known a home. The conflict also leaves both Aran Inoue, a 16-year-old half-Japanese, half-American boy, and a mercenary girl named Asahi Kubota with a hefty price to pay off, with nowhere else to go. But luckily for these individuals, the Kamiya dojo has always been a place to accept wanderers without prying into their pasts. The three are keen to start fresh, so when two members of Asahi's former clan show up demanding her return, Asahi refuses and things start to get ugly. In the midst of the chaos, the clan members drop a package containing a picture of dojo proprieter Kaoru Kamiya's presumably deceased father and his location—Hakodate, Hokkaido. With only this information, the members of the Kamiya dojo embark on an adventure across the sea in the hopes of finding news about Kaoru's father and the reason he is being targeted.
Taiwan during the Qing dynasty was deeply patriarchal. Women were disregarded from birth, their only purpose was to find a good marriage. But once married, the pressure was on to provide sons. This gave rise to various folk practices which claimed to ensure male offspring. Chieh-Niang watches as her sister-in-law, obsessed with giving birth to a son, gives in to these superstitions. And she herself is under pressure to marry – can she ever break free? Walking by the river one day, she comes across the body of a woman. A priestess is summoned to ensure the woman\'s spirit passes peacefully and does not haunt the town. The priestess, with her mysterious ways, does seem able to communicate with the spirit world, and Chieh-Niang, seeing a glimmer of hope, enrolls as her apprentice. But soon after, small handprints start appearing on her legs as she sleeps, while more women go missing or are found dead. What will Chieh-Niang do, and will she find the life she wants? Tan-Tsiu-Niu was selected as a recommended book by the former Minister of Culture and was recommended as a must-read book for the 2020 World Book Day by the National Museum of Taiwan Literature.
Jiang Feng becomes a disciple of the knight-errant Fu Shan. After Fu Shan gets assassinated, Jiang Feng vows to avenge his master. During his quest for vengeance, Jiang Feng is rescued by Fu Qinghuan, a highly skilled swordsman. The two seem to get along, but it's not until Jiang Feng realizes who Qinghuan truly is...
To martial artists, he was known as the Sword Calamity or the Sword Monster, but to the common folk, he was a savior. About thirty years ago, Junghyun, the strongest and most fearsome monster in the history of the Wudang Sect, suddenly disappeared without a trace after the Heavenly Demon died. And after some time had passed, Junghyun, who had maintained his youth, reappeared in the martial world, bringing with him a young girl. This girl was Sojin, the granddaughter of the Heavenly Demon, Junghyun only true rival and friend in life. Junghyun embarks on a journey to Mount Wudang with Sojin. \"Will the two be able to complete their journey safely?\"
Habuk Peng Family
‘Agnes’ was a girl who saved the prince’s life by coincidence. Thanks to his kindness, she received the opportunity to serve as a chambermaid in the palace. Though initially staying with him as an old friend, An naturally fell in love with him. However, as time passed and he become emperor, she knew her unrequited love had to come to an end… “Do you like men much?” “…You’re going too far.” An’s face darkened. She stared at the man who’s eyes burned with an intense fire. His expression was grim and unrelenting. “It’s true, is it not? Jumping from one man to another, you’re insane…” “What’s wrong with me meeting with potential partners? I’m marriageable age, after all.” An bit her lip, while Lennox slowly parted his. “…What’s the problem?” “What do you mean?” Hearing her question, Lennox’s eyelashes trembled slightly. His claw-like hands clamped down on her, pressing her against the wall. An let out a cry and closed her eyes. But fortunately, his hand cradled the back of her head, shielding her from the wall. Trembling, she glared at him. “You said you didn’t like me.” “I-I don’t know what you’re talking about.” An blinked in confusion. It was clear he was referring to that particular incident. This man dug into her unwanted memories, her breath hitching as red crept upon her face. Lennox’s face twisted at the sight of her reaction. “You clearly said you hated me.” “Your Majesty.” “Did you really find me that unbearable?”
Transporting back in time, she becomes a little fatty? It is widely believed that the first born of the general is weak and can be bullied randomly. Good! Then she
