Carefree isn't a word that describes Fuyu's Life. Bearing the burden of causing her mother's death during childbirth is heavy. When life can't seem to get worse she is suddenly whisked away into an arranged marriage with a mysterious half Japanese, half-gaijin husband. He's cold and distant and se is the last person who wants this marriage, but can there be something that ties them together that she doesn't know? Will she discover secrets of a forgotten past that were better left off unknown? Highest #113 in historical fiction #4 in Poetry Copyrighted ©2020 by J. A. Hansen (@AridaMiku)

The Yuan Dynasty has fallen, and the Ming Dynasty begins. The concubines of the young Emperor Yu's harem are more than just pretty faces to decorate the halls. They are to be whatever he wishes of them; lovers, mothers, friends, advisers, toys. But most importantly, they are his pawns. cover by @lemvnade currently on hold for further research historical fic 96 ( 10.6.16 )

She was as gentle as the rain that fell on the bamboo leaves. Innocent as the summer scent that brushed against the ripening wheat. A princess in ancient china, she would follow myths and legends until she became one herself. She was a rose who would become the gilded fire lily, the symbol of war and revenge. All of creation would know her name as she takes her ranks among the gods. Her hands would signal the rise and fall of nations and the fate of the gods themselves. From chess piece to grand master, Yu Zhu's journey will take her far and across all the realms until she claims her destiny.

At a young age Jiayang had always been told she was beautiful. She had gained everything that she has ever wanted, being the daughter of the late emperor Guozhi. After he died, her eldest brother Jianyu, ascended to the throne, building a new and powerful empire. Jiayang lived her life in peace and happiness, until one day her brother gave her to the neighboring empire, as a peace offering and as a concubine! Jiayang then faced a new problem, she was a concubine among many, trying to earn the favor of the emperor. She now has to face many challenges in her new kingdom to be happy!