Strong Female Lead

Alias帝门歌—我花开后百花杀 / When I Bloom, All Others Wither+1

AuthorJin Huang

In ancient times, amidst classical romance where green tiles crowned ancient walls, where roadside flowers bloomed to perfume passing robes; where vermillion gates led to purple palaces, where delicate hands plucked stars to weave into celestial garments. Among the sons of Heaven’s household, should I be given the choice to select, even before His Majesty’s presence, this declaration I would dare to make? She was noble and aloof, cold in her beauty, looking down upon all living beings – not a single person or matter in this world could stir her emotions. Until she encountered that supreme cup of pre-rain Dragon Well tea. He knelt to plead for the corrupt Minister of Personnel: “Let not the punishment extend to his wife and children.” The hundred officials were moved: “The Crown Prince is truly benevolent.” Only she knew – the crimes were exposed by him, and the Minister’s position would be filled by his own man. He rushed to defend a Prince suspected of treason: “Second Brother is filial and fraternal. I cannot believe he would commit such heinous acts.” The royal clan praised him: “The Crown Prince values family bonds.” Only she knew – the treason was his scheme, his rushing about merely cleaning up afterward, ensuring iron-clad evidence would emerge, making others take the fall. He tasted the medicine for his bedridden Emperor, attending the sickbed with filial devotion: “Until Father Emperor recovers, I shall not take a single meal.” The common people were touched: “The Crown Prince is truly filial and righteous.” Only she knew – the poison was administered by him, and his tasting of medicine was to ensure the Emperor wouldn’t wake too soon. To her, he was gentle and harmless: “Hehe, Xi He, though I may be weak of constitution, whatever you need, I can present it all to you.” Weak? He surely didn’t know she had witnessed him taking three heads with a single sword stroke. Stop pretending, Your Highness the Crown Prince.

Alias惜花芷 / To Cherish the Blossoming Hua

AuthorKong Liu

After hiding her true abilities for fifteen years, Hua Zhi believed she could live a steady life as the perfect young lady of a prestigious family. But when the Hua family stands on the brink of collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharpness and step forward to support her crumbling household. Showing her face in public becomes the norm; riding at full gallop is nothing unusual. When pushed to the brink, she even goes so far as to carry a coffin with her younger siblings to force a desperate stand. Her fierce reputation spreads throughout the capital, making her someone not to be trifled with. She steels herself for the possibility that her own family might one day turn against her and betray her, and prepares for a lifetime of solitude. Yet, the one thing she never expected was that someone would don his armor and, before heading off to war, promise her a lifetime together.

AliasNine Folds of Purple / 九重紫

AuthorZhi Zhi

Dòu Zhāo felt that she might not have much longer to live. Lately, she had been dreaming of her childhood, sitting under an arbor covered in blooming wisteria, swinging her chubby little legs. A plump, white nurse, resembling a steamed bun, would feed her… But what would life be like if she truly returned to her childhood? Jiu Chong Zi tells the story of a rebirth!

Alias花常好月常圆人长久 / Ever Blooming, Ever Round, Ever Lasting

AuthorYi Shu

Back then, just one harsh word would make my heart ache. Now, even a big fight feels meaningless. Our friendship was like a spring dream, fleeting. No one stays good forever; no flower blooms for a hundred days. Thinking back on our past bond, I can’t help but laugh at how naive I was…