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Xie Yu, the daughter of the prominent Xie family, falls in love with Prince Li Yan and they become engaged. However, with the King of Qi's power growing and causing unrest, the Xie family agrees to marry Xie Yu to the King of Qi as a way to gather evidence of his rebellion. The Empress Dowager, along with the families of Xiao, Zhuang, and Qin, collaborates to overthrow the King of Qi and falsely accuses the Xie family of being complicit in the rebellion, resulting in their demise. Now, only three of the four major families remain. The Empress Dowager fears that Li Yan, now the emperor, will anger the remaining families if he discovers the truth about Xie Yu. To prevent this, she blackmails Xie Yu with the lives of her parents and brother, leading to a tumultuous love affair between Xie Yu and Li Yan.

The Sixth Prince Xiao Shi Qing seeks vengeance against the Crown Prince Xiao Yan for the demise of his mother. He enlists the help of the Grand Eunuch Pei Huai Zhi, who has ambitions of his own. Huai Zhi plans to manipulate the Sixth Prince into becoming his pawn in his bid for the throne. Shi Qing agrees to be Huai Zhi's pawn, marking the start of their partnership.

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.

Xin Yan uncovers that her spouse, Ying Chi, has been unfaithful with her closest friend, Liu En Ya. In her quest for vengeance, Xin Yan allies with Lu Zhi Sui, who is posing as Ying Chi's secret son. They craft their plans with love as their tool, plotting their revenge through emotional manipulation.

The protagonist journeyed to the past and found herself as a concubine of a nobleman, always looking after herself. After six years, she gained entry into the royal court and showcased her talents. Her only desire was to avoid conflict and competition, but she was falsely accused of killing the heir to the throne. She calmly defended herself and proved her innocence. Realizing that she needed the emperor's favor to advance in the harem, she embarked on a path to gain his favor and climb the ranks...

Lu Zi Hao attempted to claim ownership of his assistant Jia Ming, but Jia Ming refused to give in. In a tragic turn of events, Lu Zi Hao unintentionally caused Jia Ming's death. After disposing of the body, he requested Chen Shi Qi to close the account. Seeking justice for her sister Jia Ming, Jia Yuan devised a plan to force Lu Zi Hao to admit to the crime of killing her sibling.

Following the destruction of her family, the young woman from a prominent household decided to change her name and seek revenge against the powerful princess who caused it all. Little did she expect to fall in love with the son of her sworn enemy while on her path of vengeance.

Jiang Qing Ran, a young girl of six, was wrongly accused of pushing her fourth sister into the lake. Despite her efforts to defend herself, her parents did not believe her and considered her a burden, leading to her expulsion from the prime minister's residence. A decade later, she returned to the residence accompanied by her maid Qing He. When her father proposed that she take the place of her fourth sister and marry the Seventh Prince Jing Mo Xuan, who was physically disabled, Jiang Qing Ran stood up for herself and refused.

In her role as the lady of the household, Shen Tang Ning pushed her incapable husband to succeed in the imperial examination in order to maintain family harmony. However, she was ultimately betrayed and subjected to torture by her deceitful husband. Determined not to make the same mistake in her next life, Shen Tang Ning married Chi Yan, the second son of the Marquis's mansion, and encouraged her husband to strive for success in the imperial examination to secure a prosperous future. Without Shen Tang Ning's guidance, her husband was unable to advance in his career and came to regret his actions.

Shen Hui Ning, a female general from Da Cang, bravely defeated the enemy on the battlefield and captured their flag. Unfortunately, she was fatally wounded by multiple arrows and succumbed to exhaustion. As she lay dying, she was rewarded by the Bodhisattva for her valor in defending her country. However, her journey was not yet complete. She was granted a spirit body to return to the Regent's Palace, with her soul reuniting with her body upon entering the city. Upon her return, Shen Hui Ning was devastated to witness the emperor's uncle, Song Huai Yan, and Ye Wan Xi embracing intimately. Song Huai Yan, who had once cared for her deeply, taught her swordsmanship, and refused to allow her to marry, now seemed indifferent due to Ye Wan Xi's influence.

Prince Jing An bravely fought in battle, while his new wife Liu Yao tragically lost her father on their wedding night. The Queen Mother intervened and urged Emperor Mu Qi Zhi to elevate Liu Yao to the position of Imperial Noble Consort in order to secure an heir. However, Empress Xie Wan Qing adamantly refused to accept Liu Yao as a concubine. The Queen Mother revealed to Mu Qi Zhi that Liu Yao was already pregnant with his child, prompting the Emperor to question the Empress's decision. Xie Wan Qing was heartbroken that Mu Qi Zhi had broken his promise to not take any more concubines in the imperial palace.

Tang Ning and Han Yu Fan have been in a relationship for three years. Despite Tang Ning's efforts to care for and love Yu Fan, he disappoints her by cheating and standing her up on their wedding day. Feeling betrayed, Tang Ning decides to marry someone else, Mo Ting, who showers her with affection and supports her in seeking justice. As Tang Ning and Mo Ting spend time together, their relationship blossoms into a sweet romance.

The Chu family, led by the wealthiest individual in Jiangling City, Chu Kuo, faced a string of tragedies orchestrated by their adopted daughter Chu Qing. These included the death of Mrs. Chu, Chu Kuo's arrest for alleged money laundering, a car accident involving Chu Tong and her partner Pei Man, resulting in Pei Man's unfortunate demise. After Chu Qing exposed the scheme, she callously disposed of the injured and disfigured Chu Tong in the ocean. However, Chu Tong resurfaced with a new identity five years later, seeking vengeance with the help of her mentor Zhu Jiang Shan. Joining forces with the enigmatic Pei Guan Chao, she unleashed a whirlwind of chaos that unearthed even darker secrets during her quest for retribution. The intricate web of family ties and deceit unraveled, altering the destiny of all involved.

Following the brutal murder of Su Lian Yi's parents and children by her husband, Li Shi Mei, and his concubine, Wang Xue Qing, Lian Yi forms an alliance with the stunning courtesan Cui Ying Ying to exact her vengeance. Employing a range of clever tactics such as "creating false palace sands," "pretending to be pregnant to gain favor," and "using a borrowed knife to eliminate foes," they manipulate the situation to force Shi Mei, a government official, into becoming an amatrilocal son-in-law. Meanwhile, Xue Qing experiences a fabricated pregnancy, suffers disfigurement, and ultimately descends into madness. In a final act of retribution, they utilize Shang Guan Yu’s influence to pillage Xue Qing’s residence and obliterate her family. The intense internal conflict conceals a surprising twist, showcasing the ultimate revenge of a woman in a feudal society who confronts malevolence with cunning.

U Yeon, the daughter of a prominent family business, begins working as an intern at her father's company

Huo Jing Zhou and Shen Xing Miao have been close since childhood. Xing Miao is part of the Shen family, while Jing Zhou was once the heir to the affluent Huo family in Fengcheng. However, he was kidnapped and exiled during his early years. Subsequently, he was taken in by the driver of the Shen family and grew up in poverty under the name Chen Jing Zhou. As they grew up together within the Shen household, Xing Miao and Jing Zhou developed romantic feelings for each other. Unfortunately, their lives take a tragic turn due to a car accident. To shield Shen Jia Ao, the perpetrator of the accident and an illegitimate son of the Shen family, Xing Miao's father coerces Jing Zhou's adoptive father into taking the blame. He also threatens Xing Miao's mother and Jing Zhou, forcing her to end her relationship with him. Devastated, Jing Zhou spirals into despair but is rediscovered by his biological family four years later. In a mere three years, the Huo family, with Jing Zhou's influence, rises to become the wealthiest in Fengcheng. Driven by revenge, Jing Zhou is determined to make Xing Miao his secret lover as a means of humiliation and torment. To his surprise, Xing Miao endures the treatment without protest, and her patience and kindness slowly win over Jing Zhou's heart. As their complex feelings of love and resentment intertwine, long-buried truths begin to surface...

Enduring five years of challenges to become a concubine, Ning Zhi Wan was betrayed and murdered by her sister Ning Meng Wei just before giving birth. Reborn as a servant in the palace, she seeks revenge against the Eastern Palace, determined to make those who betrayed her pay with their lives. (Chinese = ShengshiDrama YouTube || Translation = Google Translate)

Shen Yan, the maid in charge, has been by the Seventh Prince Chu Ning Yuan's side since childhood, helping him in his quest for power. Both of them have faced tragedies that have hardened their hearts and driven them to seek revenge. Their bond is built on mutual understanding in a world filled with darkness, with only each other to provide warmth. Despite Chu Ning Yuan developing feelings for Shen Yan, she remains indifferent and even goes as far as arranging his marriage to sabotage his plans for securing power. Seeing through Shen Yan's motives, Chu Ning Yuan becomes increasingly paranoid and is determined to keep her close to him at all costs.

Taking place during the Republic of China period, Shen Qing Zhu sneaks into the residence of a formidable warlord in order to seek justice for her sister, Shen Xin Er

During the decline of the Nan Dynasty, a power struggle ensued between the factions of the Crown Prince and the Eldest Prince. With the help of Lord Xiao Lin Zhou, the Crown Prince's supporters began to gain strength. However, the Crown Prince started to feel uneasy about Xiao Lin Zhou's influence and decided to send Qin Che, the Ninth Prince, to reside in Xiao Lin Zhou's residence to keep him from interfering in state affairs. In an attempt to appease both parties, Qin Che took an official document and concealed it in The Plenilune Tower.

Three years prior, Lu Jun Aheng and Su Ruo Qing shared a night together for a specific purpose. At the same time, Lin Yue's manipulative tactics led Lu Jun Sheng to wrongly blame Su Ruo Qing's mother for harming Lin Yue, causing him to become unhinged.

Cheng Yuan and Cheng Yu An were once deeply in love, but a series of unfortunate events and manipulations by Qiao Xin caused them to drift apart. As Cheng Yu An battled a terminal illness without Cheng Yuan's knowledge, she endured mistreatment from him fueled by his bitterness.

Jiang Ling was adopted overseas at a young age and grew up to become a young woman. After eighteen years, she finally discovered the whereabouts of her biological sister, Lu Yao, and decided to return to China. Upon her arrival, she was shocked to learn that Lu Yao had been mistreated by Qin Yuan Zhou and his mistress, Qiao Meng, who had sinister intentions of harming Lu Yao for insurance fraud. Luckily, Lu Yao was saved by Qin ShiYe, but unfortunately, she was left in a vegetative state. Determined to seek justice, Jiang Ling made it her mission to bring down Qiao Meng and Qin Yuan Zhou, the masterminds behind the Qin Group. To accomplish her goal, she returned to China and devised a plan to infiltrate their inner circle. When Qin Yuan Zhou and Qiao Meng laid eyes on Jiang Ling, who bore a striking resemblance to Lu Yao, they were left speechless...

The story primarily focuses on the journey of Fu Yi An (previously known as Lin Qin Yao) as she seeks revenge through patience and hard work following a major upheaval in her family. A decade ago, Lin Qin Yao was betrayed by her close friend Chen Mo Li, who underwent plastic surgery to resemble Lin Qin Yao, murdered her parents, assumed her identity, stole her life, and even attempted to dispose of her body in the sea. Luckily, Lin Qin Yao was rescued and, ten years later, she strategically infiltrated Chen Mo Li's household as a tutor. From that point on, she ceased to be Lin Qin Yao and became Fu Yi An, solely dedicated to seeking vengeance.

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.

Following a wrongful conviction that led to five years in prison, betrayal by her fiancé who chose her adopted sister, and the discovery of her stolen family jewels, she devises a plan to seek revenge on her family by marrying a CEO under false pretenses

In this captivating erotic suspense, the focus is on Kobayakawa Satoshi, a cunning individual known for deceiving women at matchmaking events for his own gain

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.

The unfortunate Princess Zhou Huang from the Cold Palace found herself as the sole surviving member of the royal family following a tragic overthrow. She received the imperial decree and was named Fengjun to act on behalf of the emperor. It is her duty to select a Feng Jun and bear a son who will inherit the throne. The officials, both civil and military, are eager to make their moves, with seven sons-in-law competing to win the favor of the king by showcasing their skills. Zhou Huang navigates through a maze of genuine and deceitful love traps, feeling like she is living in a dream. She is simultaneously the hunter and the hunted, uncertain of who will emerge victorious in the end.

In a previous life, Wen Xing Luo's sister unexpectedly came back home, causing her father and brother to shift their affection away from Wen Xing Luo and leading to the end of her marriage with the prince. Upon waking up, Wen Xing Luo found herself back in the year of her parents' divorce. She made the bold decision to leave her father and brother behind and join her mother, who had remarried, in the palace.

The play narrates the tale of Jun Ling Chuan, Yun Qian Yu, and Yan Chi, who fled from the intrigues of the royal court and became entangled in a love triangle

In order to seek justice for her family, the stunning and elegant Wen Yu Nong decided to become a spy known for her skill in disguises. To achieve her goal of revenge, she must utilize her talents to impersonate another person as she reconnects with the man she once had feelings for.

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.