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Rise From The Ashes

Tang Wan Wan was tragically killed by her groom, Xiao Xuan Yi, on their wedding day. Fueled by anger, Tang Wan Wan sought revenge by attempting to kill Xiao Xuan Yi before taking her own life, only to mysteriously travel back in time three years. Unbeknownst to her, Xiao Xuan Yi also retained memories from their previous lives. As they both start anew, a twisted and intense love story begins to unravel between them.

In her former existence, Zhuang Miao Yun faced betrayal and was poisoned by her lover, Bai Ze, along with Princess Cheng Xin Yuan. Upon her rebirth, she acquired the three favored males of Cheng Xin Yuan and discreetly nurtured their abilities. Among them was Xing Chen, who was actually Su Yun Yi, the prince of the Linyuan Kingdom. As they began to utilize each other's strengths, they gradually developed romantic feelings. Leveraging her sharp business skills and the knowledge from her past life, Zhuang Miao Yun consistently foiled Cheng Xin Yuan's plots and garnered the people's affection through initiatives like managing epidemics and providing grain donations.

Following her husband's betrayal, Li Zhi An, the daughter of a military leader, experiences a miraculous rebirth with her vision restored. Despite feigning blindness, she plots revenge with the assistance of Zhu Huai Jin, ultimately discovering the truth and encountering love in the process. (TMDb)

Following his betrayal and execution for treason, Prince Tang Jin Shu is given a second chance at life, returning five years to the past. Understanding that he had misplaced his trust in the wrong individuals and lost his genuine love, he teams up with Gu Lian Cheng to alter his destiny and seek vengeance against those who caused his downfall.

The Northern Wei Dynasty was destroyed overnight, leaving Princess Feng Xin Er as an orphan. Despite narrowly escaping death, she finds herself in enemy territory where she takes on the identity of Li Wei Young, the Prime Minister's daughter. Enduring numerous challenges, she ultimately uses her intelligence and commitment to justice to rise as a formidable figure and find love.

In a past life, Jiang Wan Tang was deserted by her family and resided in a rural area. Her older sister, Jiang Wan Fu, was married off to her in a transactional manner but was later exiled to a secluded palace by a cruel ruler. Feeling bitter, Jiang Wan Fu sought to remarry her sister, only to be turned down. The siblings met a tragic end by falling from a tall structure, only to be reborn. In their new lives, Jiang Wan Tang manipulated Emperor JiWu Yuan using cunning tactics to seize power and exact her revenge.

Mu Yun Qing and his spouse, Yu Ying Wan, lose their lives while safeguarding the City Lord's Token. Upon awakening, Yu Ying Wan realizes she has been given a second chance at life, but she must confront her husband's strong disdain. Resolute in her quest to identify the true orchestrator behind their demise, she stays within the City Lord's mansion, deftly thwarting each plot against her. However, she soon learns that Mu Yun Qing has also experienced rebirth. With the concealed antagonist lying in wait, will the two be able to alter their fates?

Following her betrayal and death in a fire, Princess Sheng Yun Lin is given a second chance at life and embarks on a journey to restore her authority. With her intelligence and bravery, she assembles a group of supporters, uncovers corruption, and pursues justice for her family, all while navigating a perilous romance with the arrogant Grand Tutor Xie Fei amid the complexities of court politics and power struggles.

Lu Hua Yan, the leading star of Paramount, arrives to avenge her sister. She meets Li Mo Tong, who hails from a realm known as "Wujian." In his pursuit of a treasure that promises immortality for "Wujian," his mission requires him to eliminate the mortal singer, Lu Hua Yan. To his surprise, he realizes she is his beloved from a previous life. This sets the stage for a narrative filled with a complex blend of love and animosity, where desire and revenge intersect.

Qing Ying and Bai Feng exist as one entity with two souls. A hundred years following a devastating betrayal on her wedding day, Qing Ying rises to rescue Bai Feng through the practice of dual cultivation, focusing on Wang Chen, the reincarnation of her beloved. As love rekindles, past foes resurface. A cycle of betrayal, heartbreak, and sacrifice ensues, leaving only the desire for rebirth as a glimmer of hope.

On the night of her wedding, Gu Chao Chao faces betrayal from both her husband and her closest friend, leading to her near demise. Five years later, she reemerges as Ji Yun Chao, intent on orchestrating a meticulously planned revenge to unveil their treachery and reclaim her life’s direction.

Upon her reincarnation, she is prepared to serve as the regent's concubine, all to safeguard the love and individual she longed for in her past life. (source: Mango TV)

Princess Qing Que, the daughter of the late Prince Huai, faced cruelty from Princess Mu Qing Cheng while residing in Mu Wang's estate

After being abducted, he sacrifices himself in an attempt to rescue her

The tale of Prince Cang Han Yu from the Wu Dynasty revolves around his willingness to make sacrifices in order to rescue his childhood love, Nan Si. Together, they work hand in hand to shape their own fates and nurture their love.

Deceived by a trusted individual, Yu Luo passes away with bitterness in her heart. Upon her rebirth, she is determined to regain control over her destiny, drawing upon memories of her past to create ripples in the financial realm. However, destiny takes an unexpected turn, leading her to once again cross paths with Liao You Ting, the ominous figure from her previous life. (TVDb) Based on Lu Wei's novel "Hao Men Chong Sheng: Zong Cai FuRen Tai Biao Han" ( ).

Having endured a long wait in the chilly kiln, Liu Ming Yue found herself mistakenly given her true love. Upon her rebirth, she was wedded off by her wicked sister, Liu Ru Yan. Despite the error, Liu Ming Yue made the most of her situation and entered into marriage at the Zhennan Palace. There, she found happiness with a handsome man, effortlessly became a mother, and reveled in perpetual springtime. Though initially mismatched, a closer look revealed that she had indeed found her soulmate.

Princess Wan Rou of Yan suffered immense humiliation during her time in Dai. She faced loss of status and mistreatment in a foreign land, including exploitation and poisoning by her own relatives, leading to her tragic death. Despite her unfortunate past, Wan Rou was miraculously reincarnated with a newfound determination to shape her own fate and avoid being controlled by others.

In the Nine Underworlds, a realm where the celestial, demonic, and mortal worlds converge, souls seek rebirth, influenced by their spiritual development. The young rebel Tong Feng is joined by Xuan Pei, the ruler of the Nine Underworlds, as they traverse through ancient epochs, the Republic Era, and contemporary society, crafting an extraordinary romance. Throughout their journey, Tong Feng begins to uncover the unsettling truth that, beneath the tranquil surface of the Nine Underworlds, sinister forces are awakening.

Yunseul tells the tale of a love story that spans over 1,500 years, traveling through time and space from the ancient Three Kingdoms era to modern-day Yeosu, South Korea. This fusion historical fantasy romance drama revolves around three central characters who find themselves entangled in a recurring love triangle across multiple lifetimes.

To honor her writer friend's dying wish, Xiao Xia assists in completing her novel, but finds herself transported into the story as the cruel supporting female character. The book's conclusion sees her meeting her demise at the hands of the male lead, who has transformed into the antagonist. To alter her fate, Xiao Xia must not only clear her name but also aid the antagonist in redeeming himself. Through numerous challenges and hardships, they embark on a business venture together and ultimately find personal fulfillment. Shen Xing Ruo, once the antagonist, rediscovers his compassion and transforms into a virtuous, caring, and just protagonist.

The young and accomplished CEO Liu Xi is a capitalist in the workplace and a womanizer in his personal life. Despite causing distress to the women around him with his disrespectful behavior, he remains oblivious to the harm he inflicts. Unexpectedly, Liu Xi's soul is transported into the strict household of a marquis, where he takes on the identity of Liu Xi Zhao, a young lady who faces bullying from various factions due to her prestigious marriage. Liu Xi Zhao's husband, Lu Shao Yang, is the carefree fourth son of the Changping Marquis household. With his modern mindset, Liu Xi Zhao clashes with the ancient playboy Lu Shao Yang, surprising him with his daring actions. As Liu Xi Zhao struggles to adapt to his new life, he defies the household rules in his eagerness to return to his former self, resulting in his confinement to the house. Stuck in the back courtyard, Liu Xi Zhao is subjected to the oppressive patriarchal traditions and gains insight into the challenges faced by women.

The narrative revolves around Xia Anle Er, the main protagonist, whose family was wrongly accused by her former fianc , Xiao Ye Ting, causing their downfall. Despite years of planning to redeem her family's name, she is forced to endure humiliation and adopt a disguise to approach her betrayer. In her quest for proof, she attracts the attention of Xiao Mu Ran. The intricate relationship dynamics between the trio are eventually resolved through love, leading to mutual protection. Together, they not only resolve their past conflicts but also release their animosity, rediscover themselves, and pursue genuine love. (WeTV Singapore)

Derived from the online novel "Bei Zheng Dao Yi Qi, Feng Pi Fan Pai Jian Wo Dang Mo Zun" (被正道遗弃，疯批反派捡我当魔尊), which is also referred to as "Xiao Ke Lian Shi Wan Ren Xian, Fan Pai Men Dai Ta Fa Feng" (小可怜是万人嫌，反派们带她发疯), authored by Shan Shan Pang Ju (闪闪胖橘).

General Murong Qiu Yu was deeply infatuated with the second prince Li Mo, and helped him in his quest for the throne. However, she was ultimately betrayed and killed by Li Mo and her own sister, Murong Xin Er. Upon being reincarnated, Qiu Yu finds herself back on her wedding night with the seventh prince, Li Jian. Determined to seek justice, Qiu Yu teams up with Li Mo's rival, Li Jian, to ensure that both Murong Xin Er and Li Mo face the consequences they deserve.

In a previous existence, Xie Jin Xin and Lu Sheng were romantically involved, but due to a false accusation, Xie Jin Xin ended up marrying Lu Sheng's weak and ailing brother. Following her husband's passing, Xie Jin Xin was coerced by Lu Sheng. Eventually, when the truth came to light, she was condemned to death by her malevolent mother-in-law. In a twist of fate, both Xie Jin Xin and Lu Sheng were reincarnated and returned on the day of Xie Jin Xin's nuptials. Despite Lu Sheng's desire to rekindle their former romance, Xie Jin Xin wished to move on from their past entanglement. The dilemma now lay in determining their next steps.

Mei Ping, unjustly charged, is reincarnated as a maid but manages to return to the influential Dongfang household to seek retribution. Assisted by Lan Wei Xing, she uncovers dishonesty, confronts tyranny, and encourages women to liberate themselves and seize control of their destinies.

After spending sixteen years in a stifling marriage, Su Qing La reaches her breaking point. Her husband, Xiao Dou Guo, shows obvious favoritism towards his "friend", the widow Shen Yu Fang, and her son. The situation escalates when he tries to bring the widow's son and his new wife to live with them. Su Qing La issues an ultimatum: get rid of them, or face divorce. When he refuses, her anger boils over, leading to a destructive fire that consumes their home and everyone inside. Miraculously, Su Qing La is reborn at the age of twenty, just before her disastrous marriage. Armed with the painful memories of her past, she ends her engagement with a manipulative fiancé and his scheming female accomplice. With a newfound gift called the "Mystical Space", she returns to her family in the countryside, determined to reshape her life. Along the way, she crosses paths with Gu Zhan, a man destined for wealth and power. These encounters set the stage for a transformative journey, as Su Qing La strives to overcome her past and build a future filled with happiness, justice, and the hope of true love.

An Qi Yue, a carefree young girl, explores the complexities of love and fate. Due to her rebellious nature, she finds herself transported back a thousand years to an ancient era where her destiny takes an unexpected turn. (Youku)

The daughter of the prime minister of Yan State, known as A Qi, is falsely accused by the third prince, He Lian Chen, and meets her demise. However, she manages to survive and wakes up in the body of Leng Li, the daughter of General Leng Shao. Shortly after, she is wedded to He Lian Xuan, the fifth prince. Despite his playful demeanor, He Lian Xuan proves to be kind and devoted, eventually leading to a deepening bond between them. Throughout their journey, Leng Li starts to uncover a different side of He Lian Xuan.

Xia Mu Xi, the daughter of a cosmetics company, was tragically murdered by her boyfriend, Zhao Tian Ze, who betrayed her best friend and took over the business. Thanks to the interference of a passing comet, Xia Mu Xi miraculously returned to life after being pushed off a building. With the help of tech whiz Lu Xiao, she and Zhao Tian Ze engaged in a game of deception and ultimately achieved her revenge.

Xue Ling Zi, the daughter of the Magic World's Lord and a nine-tailed silver fox fairy, discovers her father's plan to marry a new wife. Upset by this, she makes the bride-to-be her servant in order to stop the marriage and then flees when an arrest order is issued. While on the run, she encounters a barrier that leads her to accidentally touch a man, causing her to transform into her true fox form. The man, Jun Mu Yang, turns out to be a leader of the Gods in the Heavens and takes her to his home. Unable to use her powers or change back, she patiently waits to regain her abilities. Upon returning to her human form, she learns that a blood mark on her palm is both a blessing and a curse, as it can make someone stronger but also bring about destruction. To prevent triggering the blood mark and unleashing the evil within her, she must avoid falling in love, a challenge that becomes increasingly difficult as she becomes more entangled with the Heavenly Lord and others who seek to steal her powerful blood.

Jiang Xue Ning's desire to become empress strains her friendship with Yan Lin and results in the arrest of Official Zhang Zhe. Eventually, rebels led by Yan Lin overthrow the royal family, prompting Jiang Xue Ning to sacrifice herself for Zhang Zhe's freedom. She then wakes up as her 18-year-old self and seeks to alter her destiny by avoiding the palace's political turmoil. However, she is drawn back into the intrigue as she becomes a study companion to Princess Le Yang and a disciple of Xie Wei, the man responsible for her past downfall.

Chen Xiang, a scriptwriter, finds herself immersed in her incomplete screenplay, where the characters are ensnared in a repetitive three-episode cycle. Her entry into this narrative propels the plot ahead, but she unexpectedly becomes involved in a humorous romance with the demon king who is destined to meet his end at her hands.

Xue Ling Long, a stunning demon in the form of a snake, is tasked with a mission in the human realm by her mentors

In the television series "Fallen Peach Blossoms", the actress Wei Wei, portraying the cunning Director Xu, had a memorable experience during the three episodes she appeared in. She invited loved ones to watch the premiere, only to be surprised by her character's early demise at the hands of the character Jiang Yu in the first episode. Enraged, Wei Wei confronted the producer, who justified the decision as necessary for the development of the lead actress Dai Yao's character. Wei Wei passed out from anger, only to realize that she could switch between the show and reality when she fell asleep. Determined to rewrite her fate and take charge of her life, Wei Wei reemerged as Director Xu from the palace, ready to seize control of her own destiny! (WeTV Singapore)

Within the storyline, a general's sole daughter is compelled to comply with an imperial order to wed a prince. Unexpectedly, she falls in love with a stand-in prince, a man who has been residing in the shadows, acting as a substitute for the true prince. This replacement is sly, possessing a firm grasp of political influence, and highly proficient in martial arts. Despite his aloof and strategic demeanor, his heart starts to soften solely for the woman who becomes his vulnerability. As the power struggle escalates, the main characters find themselves as mere pieces in a larger scheme. Although their emotions evolve, the profound betrayal between them ignites intense emotional turmoil. Love transforms into animosity, and they turn into foes, battling with blades instead of words. Their intricate bond, founded on deceit and intertwined with personal aspirations, is brimming with agony and emotional complexity, epitomized by their dual personas and parallel lives.

In a surprising turn of events, Tang Bing Er, a student of contemporary forensic science, is mysteriously transported into the body of Qin Xi Yue, a well-known concubine in the Heng Kingdom. Leveraging her expertise in forensic science, she delves into enigmas, resolves various peculiar cases, and teams up with Crown Prince Ling Xuan. Their collaboration results in restoring order in the Heng Kingdom and safeguarding its inhabitants.

500 years in the past, Hong Luan and Tian Xi engaged in a fierce battle with the nine-tailed fox. In order to protect Hong Luan Xing, Tian Xi Xing sacrificed his thousand-year soul power to seal away the powerful fox. Hong Luan Xing, now with no memory of her past, took on the role of Yue Lao's young matchmaker, Liu Ying Ying. She found herself entangled with Jiang Chang Qing, an immortal cursed with misfortune. As the seal on the nine-tailed fox started to weaken, their love and destiny from three lifetimes were put to the ultimate test.

Yuan Ming Yu finds herself in the ancient realm of Suyue and must rise to become an Empress in order to find her way back to the present day. Determined and spirited, she teams up with her devoted guard, Ye Shao, to overcome hurdles and fulfill her ambitions amidst a series of trials and tribulations.

Upon his return to his hometown, cartoonist Gu Wen Hao encounters Lu Ling, a character from his comics who seems to know him as Xu Zhou. However, Xu Zhou does not remember her. This version of Lu Ling differs from the one in his comics and possesses knowledge of various plots unknown to the cartoonist. It is revealed that Lu Ling is not a fictional character but a real individual from ancient times. Tragically, Lu Ling sacrifices herself to save Gu Wen Hao in an accident. Upon awakening, Gu Wen Hao discovers that he has been transported back to ancient times and has assumed the identity of Xu Zhou, as Lu Ling had claimed. However, in this new era, Lu Ling fails to recognize him.

Chi Yuan, a time traveler, believed she was embarking on a simple love mission, but she soon became caught up in Shen Zhao Mu's quest for vengeance. As they navigate through challenges of love and revenge, they encounter turbulent times filled with sacrifices and unexpected turns of fate, leading them to discover a genuine love for each other. (WeTV)

Jiang Song, destined to meet her end in a fire as the forerunner of a novel's main character, challenges fate through her determination to live, forming a reality where two main characters exist together. After being betrayed by her fiancé and left by her relatives, she faces the decision of giving up or standing up for herself. With unwavering resolve, she evolves from a background character into a powerful force that changes her own destiny.

During the inquiry of a homicide, distinguished officer Chen Yan Zhi inadvertently exchanges souls with renowned courtesan Yue Ru Huan. Compelled to take on each other's identities, they enter into a contractual marriage to uncover the truth. What starts as a reluctant alliance gradually evolves into an unforeseen, destined love affair.

Following her betrayal and murder, sect leader Xiao Jin Yu is reincarnated in the form of the sightless Princess Consort Lu Zhao. With the assistance of her alleged twin brother, Xiao Ren, she sets off on a relentless mission for vengeance, revealing hidden truths and perilous power conflicts throughout her journey.

Determined Zhou Ruo Xi forsakes romance in pursuit of authority, yet the complexities of palace politics result in both her and Li Yan's demise. When she inexplicably gets a second chance, she must rectify her earlier errors and safeguard Li Yan, confronting her most formidable opponent: her own past self.