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Crazy Duke and Fallen Queen

Crazy Duke and Fallen Queen

She's the Queen who lost a war. And he's the man who won. * COMPLETED * Theodora is the Queen of Polis, a city-state that lost the war against the most powerful empire in the continent. She is sure that they'll execute her immediately but, somehow, she survives the meeting with the Emperor, and she finds herself... Married? Tossed in a new world without connections and allies, she has to either accept her fate or lose the chance to help her people once again. She soon finds out that her new husband knows more about her than she does herself, and that his purposes are often far from what she expects. A fallen queen that doesn't know how to be anything else. A handsome Duke who's the cause of her ruin. And their efforts to find some happiness in a marriage that's been forced on them. WARNING: there are contents not suitable for a sensitive audience. The smut scenes are half-censored at the beginning, but the amount and details will increase after a few dozen chapters (according to the Queen's mood .-. ) *** «I'm sorry for lying to you, your grace...» «You're a Duchess. No one will dare to consider your words a lie: if you say that you were painting souls, then it's the truth.» «I will remember it.» «No, you have to understand it, Theodora. You're not a prisoner, but my wife. I'll protect you when you need it, and I'll help you with any issue you have. You're not just a Duchess in the name. You're my Duchess.» «It's hard to believe in such a short amount of time.» «For now, stop shaking like a chicken. I won't hurt you.» *** Cover from Vatarison.art You can chat with me on discord: bit.ly/discordxiaohai Instagram: xiaohai_23 Facebook: Xiao Hai or Xiaohai_23 (FB page) Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/xiaohai_23 (you'll find my short stories here) My other stories on Webnovel: * The Cursed Tyrant and His Reluctant Queen (historical and fantasy romance, ongoing) * Destined: the Vampire's Soulmate (fantasy romance, completed, ~150 chapters expected) * Unexpected Gift (sci-fi romance, ongoing, free to read, 1k chapters expected)
History
364 Chs
Bambi and the Duke

Bambi and the Duke

Disowned for being a human, Vivian was taken in as a maid at the age of seven by the Carmichael household. Serving one of the most respected and elite pureblood families in Bonelake, there were rules. Rules that must be followed by all servants and maids. Like everyone else, Vivian was repeatedly reminded not to disobey the rules. But before she could learn to blend into the background like the other servants, the Duke's young son calls to her, “Bambi.” And all hell breaks loose. ----- "What? Never seen a bruise before?" Leonard scoffed at the girl. "Does it hurt?" Vivian asked, gently kneeling beside him and examining the several bruises covering his face. "Not that much." Remembering what her mother used to do when she got a bruise, Vivian brought her sleeve to her mouth and blew warm air on it before placing it on the boy's cheek, taking him by surprise. Leonard swatted her hand away, a hint of pink appearing on his cheeks embarrassed, "W-what are you doing?" "Mama told me this will make the pain go away," the girl held her hand close to her chest as she shared her past memory. "I’m not a child!” Leonard huffed at her. “I don’t think you’re a child,” she stared at him with a crystal-clear gaze. Taken aback, Leonard locked eyes with her for two seconds before shaking his head. “Don’t worry about it. They’ll heal in a day or two anyways," he reassured her before getting up and taking a seat at the table where his books were placed. "Odd girl," he muttered to himself as he pulled the top book from the stack and lost himself in it.
Fantasy
275 Chs
Duke, Itu Melukai...

Duke, Itu Melukai...

Selamat datang di dunia anggun para elit, di mana Seraphina Alaric, gadis yang lemah dan rapuh yang selalu bergantung pada obat-obatan untuk memulihkan diri, hanya mencoba mendapatkan kesempatan sebelum hidupnya terbalik karena pernikahan yang diatur... Serius, siapa yang ingin terikat ketika Anda masih mencari tahu apa yang Anda inginkan dalam hidup? Selama perjamuan mewah, dia bertabrakan dengan Duke of Everwyn yang enigmatik. Dan bagian yang paling gila? Dia tidak tahu siapa pria ini—hanya mengira dia seorang asing misterius. Tiba-tiba, dengan perasaan petualang (dan mungkin sedikit ceroboh), dia menyarankan pertemuan rahasia yang membuat dunianya terbalik. Dalam momen tersembunyi itu, Seraphina langsung menceburkan diri ke dalam keinginan terliarnya. Tetapi alur cerita—ternyata, pria yang baru saja dia habiskan malam dengannya adalah calon suaminya yang sebenarnya. Ups! Begitu banyak untuk orang asing misterius—dia baru saja menghabiskan malam dengan calon suaminya! "Duke, It Hurts..." mengajak Anda ke dalam pusaran penemuan diri, romansa yang menggairahkan, dan kekacauan manis dari cinta ketika Anda paling tidak mengharapkannya. Dapatkah Seraphina melepaskan diri dari belenggu masyarakat, atau akankah dia menemukan dirinya terjerat dalam jaring yang sama yang mencoba untuk dia hindari? Ikuti perjalanan mendebarkan ini, dan temukan bagaimana cinta bisa membebaskan sekaligus rumit. Jangan lewatkan—obsesi Anda selanjutnya hanya dalam jarak halaman!
Sejarah
224 Chs
Duke Zhenguo and Duke Dingguo
Duke Zhenguo and Duke Dingguo had different meanings in different dynasties. In the Qing Dynasty, State Guardians were the nobility of the imperial clan. State Guardians who scored 80% were more prominent in terms of status symbols, while those who did not score 80% were relatively inferior. However, they were all super-ranked nobility, and their status was higher than that of meritorious officials with different surnames. Moreover, State Guardians generally did not rely on their own abilities. They were mostly inherited by their families. They usually did not take on actual tasks and had no real power. The Duke of Dingguo had different situations in the dynasties before the Qing Dynasty. For example, in the Ming Dynasty, there was Xu Xianzhong, the Duke of Dingguo, who succeeded to the title of Duke of Dingguo in the third year of Zhengtong (1438) and participated in matters such as conferring titles. In other dynasties, such as the Tang Dynasty, there were also Duke Dingguo, like Xue He, who was conferred the title of Duke Dingguo. From some literary works, Duke Zhenguo and Duke Dingguo were also mentioned. For example, in an ancient passage of time, the Yang family of Duke Zhenguo and the Gu family of Duke Dingguo were mentioned. In the novel, they had different performances and roles in the situation of the court and the aspirations of their families. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
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2026-03-17 01:54
The difference between Duke Zhenguo and Duke Dingguo
There were many differences between Duke Zhenguo and Duke Dingguo: 1. ** Nature differences in the Qing Dynasty ** - Guoguo Duke was a noble title in the Qing Dynasty, and only the children of the Aisin Gioro family had the chance to obtain it. In the imperial clan's nobility system, they were ranked fifth, after the Prince, King, Baylor, and Bei Zi. They were divided into two categories: those who entered the eighth rank and those who did not. Those who entered the eighth rank had special treatment. - The Duke of Dingguo was a title of meritorious service with a different surname (inferred from the Ming Dynasty and other situations, although it was not clear whether there was such a title in the Qing Dynasty, it was different from the Duke of Zhenguo). The title of meritorious service with a different surname was awarded to the Banner people and Han people according to the degree of merit, which was different from the title of the imperial clan. 2. ** Status and power are different ** - In the Qing Dynasty, the Duke of the State was a member of the imperial clan and had a higher status. When comparing officials of the same rank, because the title of the imperial clan was more valuable than the title of the meritorious minister, the status of the Duke of the State was higher than that of the first-class duke (the first-class duke was the highest rank of the meritorious minister with a different surname), not to mention the title of the meritorious minister with a different surname like the Duke of Dingguo. Generally, the status of the Duke of the State was respected, but if he inherited it and did not have any ability, he might only be an idle imperial clan member, but from the perspective of the title system, his status was still high. - The title of Duke Dingguo was usually awarded based on actual military achievements or other merits. For example, Xu Xianzhong, Duke Dingguo of the Ming Dynasty, had a series of activities to participate in the affairs of the court, such as conferring the title of the imperial concubine and the children of the imperial clan. This indicated that Duke Dingguo had a certain role in the affairs of the court. Moreover, there was a clear system of inheriting titles in the Ming Dynasty. It was a way to praise the families of meritorious officials and continue the glory of the family. 3. ** Different dynasties in history have different specific situations ** - In the Ming Dynasty, Duke Dingguo was a hereditary title of meritorious minister. For example, Xu Da's descendants inherited Duke Dingguo and had a clear family inheritance. Family members played an important role in politics and military affairs, such as Xu Xianzhong's participation in the court's canonizing affairs. - During the period of Emperor Zhongzong and Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty, a member of the Xue family was conferred the title of Duke of the State. From the perspective of the knighthood at that time, Duke of the State was one of the many titles of kings, dukes, and marquises. It was different from the system of Duke Dingguo. The difference between the two was more reflected in the differences in the knighthood of different families due to different achievements and the different positions in the knighthood system of each dynasty. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
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2026-03-27 08:55
The difference between the Duke Protector and the Duke Guardian
Lord Protector was a title adopted by the dictator of England during the Puritan Revolution, O 'Cromwell, in 1653. The Duke of the State had different situations in different dynasties of China. It had already appeared in the Song Dynasty. Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty granted his son the title of Duke of the State. In the Ming Dynasty, the Duke of the State did not belong to the conventional title system. Emperor Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty created a Duke of the State with special characteristics. He was the only one. In the Qing Dynasty, the Duke of the State belonged to the imperial clan title system. It was divided into the Duke of the State of Feng En (the eighth rank of Duke of the State) and the Duke of the State. It was also the fifth rank of nobility in the Qing Dynasty. It was below the Bei Zi and above the Fuguo Duke. There were obvious differences between the two in terms of their country, background, and title system. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
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2026-01-12 15:00
Why is the Duke of Tang called the Duke of Tang?
Li Yuan's grandfather, Li Hu, helped Yuwen Tai establish the Northern Zhou regime. After the Northern Zhou was established, Li Hu became the Dazhu State and monopolized the power of the court. Later, he was granted the title of Duke of Tang. His title came from the Tang Kingdom, which was Yao's first fief. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
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2026-03-15 09:00
The difference between Duke Wei and Duke Dai
Duke Wei and Duke Dai were both dukes in ancient times, but there were some differences between the two. In terms of rank, they were both Dukes, but there was no clear data to show that there was a difference in rank between the two Dukes. From the perspective of the people who were conferred titles, different people were conferred these two titles. For example, Li Jing was first granted the title of Duke of Dai and later changed to Duke of Wei. Guo Ziyi was granted the title of Duke of Dai. Judging from the historical significance and related deeds, Li Jing, who was granted the title of Duke of Wei, had many outstanding military achievements, such as pacifying Xiao Xi, assisting the Duke, conquering the Turks, Tuyuhun, etc. His military achievements were closely related to the title of Duke of Wei. Guo Ziyi was granted the title of Duke of Dai State because of his outstanding achievements in recovering Chang 'an after the An Lushan Rebellion. The title of Duke of Dai State witnessed Guo Ziyi's contribution in the process of pacifying the An Lushan Rebellion. Different people were conferred different titles, which reflected their respective historical contributions, the background of the times and other factors. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
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2026-02-08 07:55
The Case of Duke Di of Tang and the Case of Duke Di
" Da Tang Di Gong's Case " was a suspense drama about the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, Di Renjie. The play was adapted from the detective novel series "The Digg Case" by the Dutch sinologist, Van Gulik. In the novel, Di Renjie was a character with a unique style of handling cases, focusing on efficiency and investigation and reasoning. In the play, Di Renjie was played by Zhou Yiwei. He performed his duties and solved many strange cases. At the same time, he was also solving the mystery of his life. The plot was tight and exciting, and the cast was strong, injecting vivid personality and charm into the characters. "The Great Tang's Digong Case" achieved good results during its premiere. The viewership ratings and ratings were very high. For the specific content and character analysis of the case, you can refer to the relevant book reviews and drama introductions.
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2025-01-12 19:55
What are the common characteristics of the duke in the duke character novel?
In many duke character novels, the duke is likely to be a powerful figure in the society described. He may own large estates and have many servants. His power could be political, influencing the governance of the region or country in the story. He may also be a central figure in the romantic sub - plots, with many women vying for his attention or him being in pursuit of a particular love interest. His character may be a blend of pride due to his status and a certain vulnerability that comes from the pressures of his position.
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2024-12-08 07:07
How does the heir of the duke inherit the title of duke?
In ancient China, dukedom was usually inherited by the eldest son, which was the first son of the wife. However, if the eldest son performed meritorious deeds and was conferred a title, there were two situations: if the eldest son was conferred a title before the father died, the title of the eldest son would remain unchanged after the father died, and the father's dukedom would be inherited by the second son; if the eldest son was conferred a title after the father died, it was a normal promotion of the title, and the previously inherited title would be taken back by the emperor. If there was no legitimate son in the family, the legitimate grandson would be considered first. If there was no legitimate son, it would be the legitimate son's turn to inherit. There were also precedents for wives to inherit the title, and the final decision was made by the emperor. On the basis of the emperor's permission, the inheritance was generally based on the principle of the legitimate eldest son> the legitimate eldest grandson> the legitimate second son> the legitimate eldest son> the legitimate second son> the legitimate grandson> the legitimate eldest grandson. In Britain, the succession of dukes depended on how they were produced. If it was established by a Writ of Summons, the lineage would always be inherited through direct blood heirs, both male and female. If it was established by the letters patent, the appointment usually stipulated that only male heirs could inherit, but through special heirs, other heirs could be appointed, such as female heirs. Moreover, among the subsidiary titles of dukes or marquises, baronies were often stipulated to be inherited by daughters when they were conferred. In addition, there were special circumstances, such as the Duke of Dover being inherited by the youngest son and a male heir (when the eldest son was still alive). If the proposed noble did not have a son and had no hope of having children, a "special heir" could be specified. Click on the link below to read the comic "The Viscountess Bits Everyone When She's Crazy"
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2026-02-16 08:56
Duke and Shuting
" The Duke and the Shuting " were two female characters in an ancient novel," Dream of the Red Chamber." The Duke was Grandmother Jia's niece. She was cheerful, straightforward, and graceful. Grandmother Jia loved her. Shuting was Aunt Xue's daughter. She was gentle, virtuous, and well-mannered, and was valued by Grandmother Jia. The two of them had very different family backgrounds. Gong was born into the Jia family and enjoyed a noble status and wealth, while Shuting came from the Xue family and had a relatively lower status and wealth. In terms of personality characteristics, Gong was cheerful and forthright, liked to live freely, was good at interacting with people, and had a good relationship with others, while Shuting was gentle and virtuous, knew etiquette, and paid more attention to inner cultivation.
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2024-12-21 04:02
Legend of the Duke
The following are some novel recommendations for the successor duke: 1. 'Hubby, please be gentler.' 2. " City Opening Inherits Lan Ling's Throne." 3. "Prince Leng's Desperate Favor for His Daughter, Han Fei." 4. " Cute Concubine: Prince Regent Bullies Your Door." 5. A Noble Daughter's Marriage 6. " Abandoned Concubine Reborn: Black-bellied Di Daughter Overturns the World " 7. "Beautiful Life After Transmigration." These novels were all about the story of transmigrating and inheriting the identity of a duke. Each one had a different plot and development. I hope these recommendations can satisfy your reading needs.
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2025-01-02 13:36
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