The Maid's Contract Marriage (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 80
“Ugh…”
Having indulgently consumed morning flattery, noon flattery, and evening flattery, the Marquis returned to his study and sank deeply into the sofa, letting out a satisfied sigh.
Then, picking up the three imperial letters laid before him once more, he wore a contented smile.
One was an invitation to the triumphal ceremony.
Another was an announcement for the debutante ball.
The last was a handwritten letter from the Emperor himself.
A full, satisfied smile spread across the Marquis’s lips as he opened the invitation.
Though imperial invitations distributed to nobles typically contained identical printed text—differing only in the recipient’s name—
as a Prince-Elector, he had received one uniquely penned by the Emperor’s own hand, distinct from the others.
It was not merely an invitation to attend the event, but an earnest request for him to join preparations as a central figure in the triumphal ceremony.
The Marquis reread the particularly pleasing passages once again.
【 The Sword of the Empire, Prince-Elector Julius 】
【 Though the past five years have been more arduous than any other time, 】
【 it brings me great joy that, thanks to your unwavering trust, steadfast loyalty, and generous sacrifices—alongside those of other noble Prince-Electors—we have achieved a miraculous victory and may now commend each other’s efforts. 】
【 In recognition of your blade, the Empire’s guiding star, which has shaped a pivotal moment in history, 】
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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and ultimately mistake it all for love—only to collapse in despair.
I love this novel so much…. everyone is so 3 dimensional in the best way possible… most of the motivations are fleshed out well.( well at least for the mains and the knights)
“No—call Sir Kay.”
Taken where???? TAKEN WHEREE??? home or did the merchant heir kidnap her
Someone had thrown the coachman off and taken the reins, driving Reina’s carriag
It’s either the merchant heir or kay…. I can’t tell who would be this stupid
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Soo smooth and intimate I don’t think we should be reading this … I’m shyyy🤭
This is the craziest chapter I’ve read… I don’t know if I should be mad or relieved
I’ve said this multiple times but genuinely I usually know how a story will go and have an estimate on the end but I can’t picture this one