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a meeting with a duke

a meeting with a duke

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
Istri Kedua yang Tidak Diinginkan Sang Duke

Istri Kedua yang Tidak Diinginkan Sang Duke

**Konten Dewasa** Eilika Wolanski adalah putri tertua dari salah satu pedagang paling dihormati di Varos, tapi rasa hormat tidak pernah memberinya kebaikan. Kecelakaan masa kecil meninggalkan bekas luka di pipinya, dan bersamanya, label kejam yang tidak pernah bisa dia lepaskan. "Wanita yang Tidak Diinginkan" dari Varos. Diejek di depan umum, dikasihani secara pribadi, dan diperlakukan seperti noda yang harus disembunyikan, Eilika tumbuh dengan mempelajari satu kebenaran yang menyakitkan, kecantikan lebih penting daripada karakter di kalangan masyarakat tinggi. Jadi ketika lamaran pernikahan yang tak terduga datang dari Keluarga Kingsley yang berkuasa, tidak ada yang percaya bahwa itu nyata. Mempelai prianya adalah Damian Van Kingsley, duke Varos yang sudah menjadi duda, ditakuti karena sikapnya yang dingin dan dikagumi karena ketampanan dan kekayaannya yang tak tertandingi. Rumor mengikutinya seperti bayangan. Dia memiliki gundik rahasia, hati yang hancur tenggelam dalam alkohol, dan yang paling buruk... Seorang putra yang hampir tidak diakuinya. Bagi Eilika, menikahi Damian bukanlah impian. Itu adalah satu-satunya pilihan yang tersisa untuk bertahan hidup. Damian, yang dulunya bangsawan paling diinginkan di kerajaan, telah menjadi pria yang kosong sejak kematian istri pertamanya. Dia telah mengabaikan tanggung jawabnya, menjauhkan anaknya, dan hidup dengan satu sumpah yang membakar di dadanya. Dia tidak akan pernah menggantikan istri pertamanya. Untuk memaksanya kembali pada tugasnya, ibunya mengatur pernikahan kedua, yang tidak pernah dia minta, dan yang dia tolak untuk terima. Damian bersumpah dia tidak akan pernah menyentuhnya, tidak akan pernah melihatnya dan tidak akan pernah memperlakukannya sebagai istrinya. Tapi Eilika bukanlah bangsawan serakah yang dia harapkan. Dia tidak meminta kasih sayangnya. Dia tidak mendambakan gelarnya. Dia bahkan tidak menginginkan cintanya. Yang Eilika inginkan... adalah sesuatu yang jauh lebih berbahaya. Sebuah keluarga. Dan mungkin itulah hal yang selama ini Damian rindukan. ~~~~ "Ranjang ini akan tetap dingin sampai napas terakhirmu." Suara Damian bergema di kamar yang gelap. Eilika tidak gentar mendengar kata-katanya. Sebaliknya dia menjawab dengan anggun, "Saya tidak mencari cinta, Duke. Anda bisa mengunjungi gundik rahasia Anda setiap malam... Hanya jangan dekati saya." Pernikahan ini tidak pernah dimaksudkan untuk menjadi nyata, sampai hati sang Duke mulai mengkhianati aturannya sendiri.
Sejarah
408 Chs
The slogan of Duke Qingwen's Eightieth Meeting
The slogan of Duke Qingwen's Eighty Meeting was a seven-character poem written by Sima Guang, a poet of the Song Dynasty. This poem described the scene and blessings of celebrating Wen Gong's 80th birthday. The poem mentioned the founding father Mao De, the first person in the high realm, the ambition of the tripod, the fishing body, and other words, expressing praise and blessings for Wen Gong. The specific poem was: " The founding father, Mao De, is the first person in the world. The table has been rewarded with the tripod, and the stream is still fishing. Shichen's first crown is three Jinggui, and the calendar is opened 90 times a year. I wish to live a long life, and to drink more than forty years of spring."
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2024-12-26 07:31
Bian Que's Meeting with Duke Huan of Cai
Bian Que was a famous doctor in ancient China, known as the "Father of Medicine". When he first met Duke Huan of Cai, he was already seriously ill. Bian Que explained the causes and treatments of various diseases to Duke Huan of Cai and suggested that he take medicine to treat them. Duke Huan of Cai did not listen, but his condition worsened and he eventually died. Full text: When Bian Que saw Duke Huan of Cai, he said,"You are ill, and your skin is incurable. It will be worse. Please stay in the palace." Huan Hou said,"What is the reason for treating an attack?" Bian Que said,"If a disease occurs and does not need to be treated, the disease will grow from the inside out between the skin and hair. Now, if the disease does not come out from the inside, how can it be treated from the outside?" The next day Huan Hou really summoned Bian Que and said,"Your illness is in your skin. Can I know?" "But I am not ill," said the marquis. Bian Que said,"When a disease has been formed, it must be manifested in the color of the skin, in the sound of the voice, in the smell of the smell, and in the skin. It must be treated in a subtle way, so there is no need to rush to cure it. What is the reason for not diagnosis today's illness and treating it when it has been diagnosed?" The next day, Duke Huan of Qi recovered. Translator: Bian Que met Duke Huan of Cai and said,"Your illness has penetrated deep into your internal organs. If you don't treat it, it will worsen. I suggest that I stay first." Duke Huan of Cai said,"My condition is very serious, but why don't you treat it?" Bian Que said,"Your illness has already acted up inside, but you haven't shown it. Therefore, external treatment measures are very difficult to be effective. You didn't diagnose it today. Your condition hasn't worsened today, but you diagnosed it and it has worsened. Why?" The next day, Duke Huan of Cai's condition worsened. Bian Que said,"Although your illness is manifested in the skin and hair, it has already involved the internal organs. Therefore, your condition is critical and cannot be underestimated. If you don't treat it now, your condition won't worsen today, but it will worsen tomorrow."
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2024-09-11 09:31
What is the clearest chapter for readers tracking Duke through "Meeting"?
Chapter 69 is the strongest chapter-level answer because it starts from Billy stood there dumbfounded, every time he opens his mouth to say... and follows through on Robin's strong relationship with the Bradley family was not hidden after....
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2026-05-23 02:37
What is the clearest chapter for readers tracking Duke through "Meeting"?
Chapter 69 is the strongest chapter-level answer because it starts from Billy stood there dumbfounded, every time he opens his mouth to say... and follows through on Robin's strong relationship with the Bradley family was not hidden after....
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2026-05-18 12:31
Where in the first 1000 chapters does Duke drive the biggest consequence of "Meeting"?
A practical answer is Chapter 69, because it turns the idea into a concrete scene. The chapter opens with Billy stood there dumbfounded, every time he opens his mouth to say..., adds pressure through first the land we win from the war will entirely join the Burton family."..., and ends on Robin's.
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2026-05-13 21:47
Where in the first 1000 chapters does Duke drive the biggest consequence of "Meeting"?
A practical answer is Chapter 69, because it turns the idea into a concrete scene. The chapter opens with Billy stood there dumbfounded, every time he opens his mouth to say..., adds pressure through first the land we win from the war will entirely join the Burton family."..., and ends on Robin's.
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2026-04-25 00:16
When does the story give Duke the clearest consequence-heavy version of "Meeting"?
If you want the clearest chapter reference, go to Chapter 69. Early on, Billy stood there dumbfounded, every time he opens his mouth to say...; later, the chapter leans on Robin was hinting at attacking The Tinley duchy, the most powerful duchy....
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2026-05-16 19:57
When does the story give Duke the clearest consequence-heavy version of "Meeting"?
If you want the clearest chapter reference, go to Chapter 69. Early on, Billy stood there dumbfounded, every time he opens his mouth to say...; later, the chapter leans on Robin was hinting at attacking The Tinley duchy, the most powerful duchy....
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2026-05-17 08:22
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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2026-03-16 17:54
If I want one chapter that captures the payoff of "Meeting" around Duke, which one should I pick?
Look to Chapter 69 for the clearest answer. It begins with Billy stood there dumbfounded, every time he opens his mouth to say..., keeps building through Robin was hinting at attacking The Tinley duchy, the most powerful duchy..., and lands on Robin's strong relationship with the Bradley family.
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2026-05-20 07:29
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