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Wei Cai Wei transforms into a wandering doctor and comes to the capital alone, vowing to find out the truth about her father's desperate efforts to rescue refugees during the "Gengxu Rebellion" but was framed instead. Wei Cai Wei is walking on thin ice, avoiding the pursuit of those behind the scenes while digging into the past. In the process, Wei Cai Wei meets Lu Ying, a hot-blooded and upright Jin YiWei, Wang Da Xia, who appears to be a playboy but is actually wise and brave, and they become close friends who depend on each other in life and death situations. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Hui Dao Lao Gong Zi Gong Qian" (回到老公自宫前) by Mu Lan Zhou (暮兰舟).

During the Yongle reign, several officials in Yingtian Prefecture died in bizarre circumstances, causing an uproar at court. The Imperial Guard is on full alert, determined to apprehend the culprits, the Revenge Group. A young man harboring a profound secret, Ye Zhao, impersonating Meng Jianqing, enters the Imperial Military Academy, hoping to leverage imperial power to avenge the rebels and the murders of his father and brother. Unexpectedly, he becomes embroiled in the Revenge Group's larger scheme. Meng Jian Qing's life hangs in the balance, a dangerous situation at every turn. Undercurrents of power surge within the imperial court, and factions clash for life and death in the underworld; from the mysterious treasures of the previous dynasty to the terrifying opening of the sea in southern Fujian, from the lies of the calluses on his right hand to the betrayal of a sworn friend. A lone young man, tempered by the times, stakes his future as a martial artist, vowing to prove with his life: This sharpest blade of the Ming Dynasty will shatter the darkness and bring peace and prosperity to the world. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Jin Yi Xing" (锦衣行) by Fu Lan (扶兰).

In a time of chaos, a young man looks at the world and no longer sees heroes, only disorder and weakness. Refusing to accept fate, he rises from humble beginnings and challenges the rules of his era. Determined and fearless, he steps into the turmoil with a plan to change the world around him. No matter the storms ahead, he vows that the realm will not fall. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Bu Rang Jiang Shan" (不让江山) by Zhi Bai (知白).

Princess Ti Lan of Xiangnan, bright and free-spirited, loses her peaceful royal life overnight due to a coup and awakens the ability to foresee the future as a "Blind Songstress". She crosses paths with General Tang Qian Zhi, and through a twist of fate, they become betrothed, forming a deep bond. Meanwhile, Prince Zhong Xu of Great Zheng, obsessed with Ti Lan due to her resemblance to his late consort, seeks to claim her. As war and turmoil rage on, Ti Lan fights against fate, standing by her love and defying destiny to change the course of a chaotic world. (Source: WeTV) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Xie Luo" (缬罗) by Xiao Ru Se (萧如瑟).

As the dynasty crumbled, Xie Que Shan, branded a "traitor," tracked down Nanyi, who had accidentally stolen a secret letter. To maintain control, Xie Que Shan imprisoned Nan Yi in the Xie Manor, where she unexpectedly glimpsed a secret hidden beneath his mask. Amidst the chaos of the times, the two went from enemies with multiple attempts, fueled by their own ulterior motives, to repeatedly joining hands on the brink of life and death. (Source: Chinese = Mango TV || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "He Bu Tong Zhou Du" (何不同舟渡) by Xian Yu Ke (羡鱼珂).

The disgraced Empress Shen Miao dies unjustly in the cold palace, but unexpectedly returns to her teenage years. She sees the true, deceitful faces of those around her and sets out on a strong path of revenge, changing the tragic fate of the Shen family. During her quest, she meets the seemingly frivolous but secretly cunning and mysterious young Marquis Xie Jing Xing. From suspicion to alliance, they join forces to fight tyranny and restore peace. (Source: WeTV) ~~ Adapted from the novel "The Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage" (重生之将门毒后) by Qian Shan Cha Ke (千山茶客).

One moment on the path of getting payback on scumbag, always on the path of getting payback, revenge is ever so satisfying. The heroine Su Lu Xia has the mission of maintaining the manhua universe, she usually binds to a support female lead counterattack system, travels through thousands of small worlds, and beats countless scumbag men and mean women in real-life stories! Su Lu Xia: "The only things that can comfort me are the regretful tears of a scumbag and the painful moans of a mean girl who can't get what she wants." System: "Has my host become a lenient human being today? No." (Source: Chinese = Baidu || Translation = Jenny_ at kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the manhua "Wan Zha Chao Huang" (万渣朝凰) by Shi Dai Man Wang (时代漫王).

A peculiar girl with dual souls, An Jiu (Mei Jiu), after a bloody struggle, transforms from an ordinary girl into a royal female special agent. Along the way, she encounters young general Chu Ding Jiang, elegant young master Hua Rong Jian, and unique special agent companions. Together, they grow and transform amidst familial grudges, national enmities, and romantic entanglements. (Source: Chinese = Youku || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Da Song Nv Ci Ke" (大宋女刺客) by Xiu Tang (袖唐).

Modern-day office worker Zhao Yi Ning snaps, flips a table, and is transported into a game, where she becomes Qian Yun Xi, a substitute bride. Faced with a dangerous husband who is an exact replica of her unscrupulous boss, she happily accepts the system's mission and eagerly begins planning his assassination. However, after failing time and again, she discovers that he is actually immortal! She is then forced to become entangled with him in dangerous encounters involving all kinds of supernatural spirits and gradually discovers that Ye You Ming is completely different from her boss. Amid a series of hilarious and bizarre adventures, feelings quietly begin to grow between them. (Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the manhua “Tong Ling Fei” (通灵妃) by Rou Rou (肉肉).

Yun Jiu Chuan, once a genius of the Xuanmen clan, dies under mysterious circumstances, only to return to the living world in a damaged body with fragmented souls. Burdened with an incomplete soul, he embarks on a journey with a new, rebellious, and defiant persona, stirring turmoil as he counters dark sorcery and hidden schemes. He is determined to uncover the truth behind the death and the betrayal that ended the life of the original body owner from his past life. To prolong his life, repair his body, and recover his lost soul fragments, Yun Jiu Chuan opens the “Shop of All Things,” solving supernatural cases to accumulate divine merit. With the aid of a White Tiger spirit and a team of outcasts, he races against time to confront the secrets that haunt his past, ultimately leading to his death, all while trying to restore himself. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "The Ninth Lady Is Rebellious and Arrogant Person" (九姑娘她一身反骨人还狂) by Yan Xiao Mo (燕小陌).

It's about the love between Lin Cheng You, the son of King Cheng, and Teng Yu Yi, the daughter of Jiangmen, which involves the past and present. Teng Yu Yi was killed by a traitor, and when she woke up, she found that she had returned to the year before she was killed. Her cousin was not dead; her grandfather was still alive, and she accidentally obtained a "Xiaoya Sword" that could slay demons. With the help of this divine sword, Teng Yu Yi embarked on the road of finding the truth. As a result, because of an encounter, she formed a relationship with Prince Cheng. (Source: Chinese = Baidu Baike || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Capture the Jade" (攻玉) by Ning Long (凝陇).

Reborn as a once-great cultivator, Song Qian Ji seeks a quiet life but is drawn into sect rivalries alongside newfound allies. Together, they defend their land and rise to take on the fate of the world. (Source: TMDb) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Xian Yu Fei Sheng" (咸鱼飞升) by Zhong Guan An Du (重关暗度).

A thousand-year-old river clam spirit named He Pan has spent most of her life living freely and avoiding trouble. Despite her carefree and often gluttonous nature, she possesses immense power and carries secrets about her past. When her close companion, the carp spirit Lin Chun Yu, faces a life-threatening heavenly tribulation, He Pan learns that the only way to save him is to obtain the heart's blood of Rong Chen Zi, the austere and highly respected master of Qingxu Temple. Unknown to most, Rong Chen Zi is the mortal reincarnation of Star Lord Lu Cun, a celestial deity whose flesh possesses extraordinary spiritual power. Determined to save Lin Chun Yu, He Pan deliberately approaches Rong Chen Zi and attempts to seduce him. What begins as a calculated scheme gradually changes as the innocent yet unconventional demon spirit and the strict, detached Daoist master begin to develop genuine feelings for one another. However, their love is tested by betrayal, misunderstandings, ancient grudges, and the rigid divide between the immortal and demon worlds. As hidden truths about He Pan's identity and the past come to light, both must confront difficult choices involving love, duty, sacrifice, and destiny. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel of "Shen Xian Rou" (神仙肉) by Yi Du Jun Hua (一度君华).

Xiang Hai Kui grew up resilient and optimistic despite losing her mother and her father disappearing when she was nine. At eighteen, she dreams of her father, who tells her he’s in another world and has sent someone to bring her to him. After traveling through countless worlds, she meets the cold and mysterious Yin Chang Li, who promises to reunite her with her father but demands she signs an unfair contract first. As they set off on an adventure together, their lives become intertwined, leading to unexpected discoveries and challenges. (Source: TMDb) ~~ (Adapted from the web novel "Chuan Yue Xiu Xian De Die Hui Lai Jie Wo Le").

A long time ago, the world was divided into four countries and disputes continued. Qianjuemen glimpsed the secret and wanted to give the artifact Emperor Star to the future world leader-Northern Ming Prince Yu Zi Xi to help him unify the four directions. Qin Chang Ge, a disciple of Qianjuemen, was assigned by her master to bring the Emperor Star into the world. After witnessing the suffering of the people, she violated her master's instructions and handed the Emperor Star to the unpopular Xiliang Prince Xiao Jue, and joined hands with Xiao Jue to save the people. However, Qin Chang Ge suffered the backlash of the power of the Emperor Star because of her unauthorized change of destiny. She died soon, and her relationship with Xiao Jue also changed suddenly. In the midst of crisis, Qin Chang Ge died strangely. Three years later, a woman who looked like Chang Ge reappeared in the world, vowing to sort out the entanglement of love and hatred in her previous life, but she fell into another cycle of fate with her former lover Xiao Jue. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Di Huang" (帝凰) by Tian Xia Gui Yuan (天下归元).

The story is set in the during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, when the Northern Yan dynasty was destroyed by the powerful Northern Wei. Princess Feng Zhui, filled with hatred for her country and family, pinned her hopes for restoring the dynasty on her niece, Feng Yan Er, who had been enslaved. After Emperor Wen Cheng, Tuoba Jun, ascended the throne, Feng Yan Er was made empress and gradually entered the center of power in the Northern Wei. After Emperor Wen Cheng's death, she quelled rebellions, stabilized the court, and shifted her focus from her homeland to the world, advocating for ethnic integration, implementing reforms, and learning from the culture and systems of the Central Plains, ultimately achieving great things. (Source: DramaWiki).

The Yang family mansion is fraught with peril, with the legitimate mother and elder sister constantly scheming. As a concubine's daughter, the Seventh Sister walks on thin ice, navigating the treacherous waters to survive. She forges alliances amidst the undercurrents, finding two or three sisters. Witness how this lowly concubine's daughter survives, finds confidants, and discovers a good husband in this cutthroat world of the inner court. (Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = Google Translate) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Shu Nv Sheng Cun Shou Ce" (庶女生存手册) by Yu Jing Peng Xiang (御井烹香).

Once an innocent and carefree young lady, Ren Yao Qi—the fifth daughter of the Ren family—suffers the destruction of her family and is even offered to a eunuch. With the help of Xiao Jing Xi, the second son of the Prince of Yanbei, she ultimately perishes together with her enemy. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself five years in the past. Cherishing this second chance at life, Ren Yao Qi hides her strength and bides her time, determined to protect her family from disaster and turn the tide of fate. Through her own efforts, she builds a relationship with Xiao Jing Xi founded on equality. (Source: Chiense = iQiyi || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Scheme of the Official Descendant" (嫡谋) by Mian Bei Mei Nan (面北眉南).

Ye Ting Yan returns from hell with one purpose: to take revenge on the Emperor and Empress seated at the highest seat of power. Once the bright and honorable Crown Prince Song Ling, he was framed by his imperial younger brother, Song Lan, in the Ci Tang Case, betrayed by his fiancée Su Luo Wei, and subjected to endless torment, only to watch the two ascend the throne together. After altering his appearance and taking on the identity of powerful court official Ye Ting Yan, he returns consumed by hatred. When he reunites with Empress Su Luo Wei, Ye Ting Yan sees her as a pawn in his carefully planned game of revenge. As they navigate the treacherous world of court politics, suspicion and rivalry grow between them. But as Ye Ting Yan gradually uncovers the truth behind the past, long-held misunderstandings begin to unravel, forcing the two to reconsider their positions and their shared history. (Source: kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Ci Tang" (刺棠) by Wu Yuan (雾圆).

In a time of chaos, one is Yuwen Liang Shi, an ambitious vassal king burdened with a long-standing family vendetta; the other is Murong Jun, the Grand Princess who carries the honor of the imperial dynasty. The Son of Heaven fears the growing power of the feudal lords, while the vassal king haunted by ancestral hatred, harbors ambitions to seize the realm. What begins as a high-stakes game between an intruder and a master strategist soon becomes a fierce battle of wits. Yuwen Liang Shi, driven by a mission of revenge, and Murong Jun, determined to protect the Great Ye dynasty, each sets traps for the other. Yet as their schemes deepen, so does an irresistible attraction that pulls them both into dangerous devotion. Bound by family feuds yet united by love and the desire to save the world, the two break through the deadlock of a turbulent age, and together forge an immortal legend. (Source: Chinese = Youku || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Jin Yin Cuo" (金银错) by You Si Jie (尤四姐).

Shen Qing Wu was originally an ordinary woman. She entered the military camp by chance. After training, she grew into a heroine general. Not only did she make friends with life and death partners, but she also received guidance and support from her predecessors. She was determined to protect the peace of her country as her mission. During her military service, she reunited with Zhang Xing Jian, whom she had known in the past. Zhang Xing Jian was a civil servant of the dynasty. He entered the game and fought against the treacherous. He was determined to clean up the court, suppress prices, promote agriculture and water conservancy, run schools and academies, and support and promote people with lofty ideals from poor backgrounds. Zhang Xing Jian and Shen Qing Wu had different desires and belonged to different camps, but they eventually came together because of their common ideals. They worked together to quell rebellions, save the weak, suppress mountain bandits, fight treacherous ministers, and repel enemy troops. They broke the monopoly of aristocratic families not to marry ordinary people, stabilized the country, and spent the rest of their lives together. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Jin Wu Bu Jin, Chang Ye Wei Ming" (金吾不禁，长夜未明) by Yi Ren Kui Kui (伊人睽睽).

Watch a powerful female CEO from the ancient business world rescue a male Cinderella, break through class boundaries to reshape the rules, grow through adversity, and reach the pinnacle of life together! (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh).

Feng Miao Jun, a princess of the fallen Anxia Kingdom, crosses paths with Yun Ya, a cruel master from Wei. Despite initial distrust, their fates intertwine. Together with Master Mo Ti Zhun and Saintess Han Yue, they become close allies in their battle against the Heavenly Demons. Through trials, love, and mutual support, they grow into powerful beings capable of facing all challenges. (Source: kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Bao Wei Guo Shi Da Ren" (保卫国师大人) by Feng Xing Shui Yun Jian (风行水云间).

“Defying fate itself, buried together with vengeance.” She is a hunter who came carrying a blade for revenge. He is the most dangerous piece on the chessboard. She believed she was using herself as bait, while he turned his own heart into the trap. Thus begins a dangerous game played on the knife’s edge — where whoever falls in love first loses. Will this battle of desire and manipulation lead to destruction… or rebirth? (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh).

Reborn with the memories of her previous life, Princess Xie Yu Zhang of Baohua is determined to avoid the tragic fate that once awaited her. When her kingdom faces a political crisis, she once again accepts a marriage alliance with the northern frontier, but this time, she is resolved to take control of her own destiny. Relying on her intelligence, courage, and foresight, Xie Yu Zhang navigates court intrigue, political rivalries, and the challenges of an unfamiliar land. As she strives to protect those around her and reshape the future, she discovers that changing fate is far more difficult than she ever imagined. (Source: Chinese = Youku || Translation/Edit = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Gong Zhu Gui Lai" (公主归来) by Xiu Ce (袖侧).

Chen Que Er, mistaken for the Changying Princess Zhao Jin Zhi, enters Rongguo Mansion and secretly builds a powerful identity in the capital. She joins forces with Xianning Prince Lu Xing Zhi, and together they establish the Xianyi Society, set trends with Chinese fashion, and run the Wan Guo Hui restaurant, all while navigating the city's political and social circles. As they rise in power, they become entangled in court disputes. Ultimately,they expose the truth, rescuing slaves from the ruthless Wang Ji Xun, and emerge stronger from the crises they face together. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Born in the Purple" (金枝) by Shao Li (邵丽).

Zhao Ai, the second prince who spent years as a political hostage in Nanshao, returns to a court filled with hidden dangers and shifting loyalties. At the same time, Wu Zhen Zhen, an orphan driven by a long-held desire for revenge, enters the palace under the identity of a noble lady, serving within the Six Services as she seeks the truth behind her mother’s death. As their paths intertwine, suspicion gradually gives way to a fragile trust, drawing them into a web of deception, power struggles, and buried secrets. Amid court intrigue and personal vendettas, Zhao Ai and Wu Zhen Zhen must navigate shifting loyalties and decide how far they are willing to go to protect what matters most and the future of their nation. (Source: kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Si Gong Ling" (司宫令) by Mi Lan Lady (米兰Lady).

Ru Zhu, a servant of the Shen family, has always been respectful and well-behaved, while her younger sister Si Yu is naturally uninhibited and reckless. Influenced by Si Yu and unwilling to remain trapped in servitude, Ru Zhu ultimately embarks on a path of killing her master and fleeing. Assuming the identity of a noblewoman, she infiltrates the provincial governor's residence. Meanwhile, her former master, Shen Qing Jue, unexpectedly loses his memory and is reduced to a servant, completely reversing their former positions. The desire for power grows wildly within Ru Zhu, while her ambition and true nature constantly struggle against each other. Amid difficult circumstances, she maneuvers carefully at every step, breaks free from the constraints of her status, and searches for her own path to survival through the choices brought about by desire. (Source: Chiense = MGTV || Translation = kisskh).

In the winter of the fourth year of Shaojing, Xiao Li rescues Wen Yu, a princess of a fallen kingdom. Love blossoms between them, and he risks everything to help her reclaim her throne. Together, they defeat the traitor Pei Song, and Xiao Li rises from a street rogue to become the King of Wei. But at the height of power, their love is put to the test… (Source: WeTV) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Gui Luan" (归鸾) by Tuan Zi Lai Xi (团子来袭).

To save her father, young A Yuan is sold into a courtesan house and begins a life of constant change. She becomes a student in Japan, a governor’s wife, a woman brave enough to leave an unhappy marriage, and a devoted mother who raises four daughters on her own. Refusing to surrender to fate, Dong Zhu Jun navigates the power struggles of old Shanghai and rises against the tide. (Source: WeTV) ~~ (Based on the life of female entrepreneur Dong Zhu Jun).

Young Demon Lord Wei Jie is taken in as the unlucky disciple of Cui Xiao Xiao, a disaster-prone sect leader cursed with ten misfortunes. A journey back 200 years brings two people from the wrong timeline together at the right moment. From constantly teasing and saving each other to risking their lives side by side, they eventually join forces to expose a divine conspiracy. (Source: WeTV) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Cuo Shi" (错世) by Kuang Shang Jia Kuang (狂上加狂).

A mysterious beauty’s severed head appears in the bustling marketplace. A fox spirit, trapped in the treacherous depths of human desire, struggles to escape her fate. When the Judge of the Underworld descends to swap heads and hearts, chaos erupts. A paper doll awakens to life with the final stroke of a brush, a wooden puppet grows a beating heart, and a withered tree stirs with forbidden longing. In this world where the boundaries between flesh and fantasy blur, ancient magic and human folly collide—revealing that even the most lifeless things may hunger for a soul. (Source: TMDb) ~~ Adapted from the classical Chinese stories collection "Liao Zhai Zhi Yi" (聊斋志异) by Pu Song Ling (蒲松龄).

In her previous life, Yun Chu, the daughter of a noble family, married into a poor household. She devoted herself to her husband’s rise, shielding his family from every storm, only to be repaid with betrayal, poisoning, and the massacre of her entire clan. She swore that if she were ever given another life, she would make the traitors suffer a hundredfold. Breaking free from an endless cycle of fate at the cost of everything, she is reborn. This time, she wields gentleness as her blade and cold resolve as her shield, advancing step by step as she secretly stirs the currents of court politics. She seeks vengeance against those who wronged her and, amid the chaos of a troubled era, to live for herself. Destiny and intrigue, deep love and revenge intertwine. A fated encounter gives rise to her dominion. She turns the world upside down; he defies heaven to rewrite fate. As the winds of the realm rise, a single command from Yun Chu is enough to decide the balance of the world. (Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Yun Chu Ling" (云初令) by Zhao Yun Zi (朝云紫).

A game of martial arts, two obsessions. They should have been locked in a life-or-death struggle, yet their entanglement deepens to the bone. A game of chess, two people, wielding love as their sword and affection as their blade, embarking on a pinnacle battle. With blood and bone, rewriting the order of the martial arts world. With schemes and blades, seizing control of the hearts of the people. On the ruins, a battle of two powerful forces unfolds; the old order is about to be overturned, and new rules await. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = kisskh).