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making of a duke

making of a duke

Making the second male lead fall in love with me, the villainess

Making the second male lead fall in love with me, the villainess

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT CHAPTER EXCERPT -- “Wait, someone might see.” Charlton said, recalling the glass window. “I’m prepared for that.” Serena replied as she bent to open her bag on the floor and then took out a film like looking sticker. “I found this at the market yesterday.” “I must say that I’m ill-prepared for this.” He noted as he furrowed his brows. Serena stood up and gave him the sticker. Then she placed her right hand on the bulge of his pants, directly gripping his erection. “Well, I must say that you’re not. Now, do place the sticker on the window.” — Serena Chen lived a life filled with love and success, while devoid of any hardship. So, when it was time to go, she went peacefully. However, as if fate was playing its game on her, she opened her eyes again only to discover that she has transmigrated as Serena Maxwell, the villainess in the novel "A Cinderella story in Victorian fantasy era" written by her very own granddaughter. Set in a Victorian-esque era, Serena Lilianne Maxwell was the only daughter of the Ducal house of Maxwell. She was rich, beautiful, a little haughty, and the fiancé of the crown prince. Every lady wants to be her, but sadly, the crown prince, Geoffrey, fell in love with Emily Evans, the daughter of an impoverished Baron. Seeing how young and beautiful she was again, her only thought was, since she already lived her past life as a normal decent lady, why not live as a semi-wanton lady of the era to fulfill her fantasies? Thus, she set her sights on her first target, Charlton Daniel, the only son of the duke of Suffox, cousin of the crown prince, and the original novel's second male lead. After some twists and turns, like any other sappy romantic story, the two inevitably fell in love. However, contrary to the novel's original plot, Geoffrey, the crown prince, who Serena was still politically engaged to, fell for her. It would have been less complicated if the engagement was not one ordained by the king, but it was. With this situation, what would Charlton and Serena have to do and what sacrifices must they make, to get to their happily ever after? Join them to find out. -- This novel will have romance, adventure, comedy, friendship, betrayal, politics, drama, smut, and so much more. (This will be a feast for historical drama and music lovers) Just for clarification, the world Serena transmigrated to is a Victorian-esque era so it's not exactly historically accurate. Timelines may be jumbled specially when it comes to some technological advances, but I try to keep them as realistic as possible. BTW, if anyone is curious about the age, this is more historically accurate. People in Victorian era marries on average, 26 for male, and never dropped lower than 22 for female. PS Cover art not mine, just edited by me PSS This is an original story I wrote — I also wish to thank Stephanie who made this MV for our Serena Charlton ship. If anyone’s interested, please just search in youtube: Serena charlton against all odds Or if you are geoffrey serena shipper she also made these MVs: Geoffrey & Serena part(1) Geoffrey & Serena part(2) Geoffrey & Serena part(3) and Geoffrey & Serena part (4) Thank you!!! — Volume 3 will be dark so if you dont like then just stop reading in volume 2.
History
391 Chs
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
The Making of the Vampire Queen

The Making of the Vampire Queen

"Alliyah and Areej against the world remember? You will always be my big sister whatever happens ..." ~ Areej. "I will conquer the world, if that's what it takes to keep my loved ones by my side." ~ Alliyah. "Love is the most difficult promise to give, the most dangerous addiction to have, and the most satisfying pleasure." ~ Sharmaine. "No matter who you are, what you are... You will always be the one for me." ~ Isaiah. "Seize your destiny. This world will not wait for you. Take it by your own hands!" ~King Avalon. "Life is like a wheel, sometimes you are up and sometimes you are down. Just persevere and it will not always be as tough as it is." ~ Joe the hunter. =*=*=*=*=* In a world where chaos thrives, King Avalon - the king of vampires, led his kingdom to domination and turned it into the most powerful territory. As he declared war with humans, he vowed to keep his reign forever. Turning vampires as the most feared creatures in the world. Amidst the war and killings, a young woman lived in a peaceful island. Away from the politics and struggle for power of the kingdoms. A young woman named Alliyah was filled with dreams and hope for a better future for the people of Caragua Island. An orphan who has never left the Caragua island in 21 years of her life. Until one night, a group of vampires wreaked havoc in Caragua island in which death and chaos ensued. Alliyah was supposed to be dead but now she became a vampire. She wakes up no longer a human but a vampire. A new life and fate awaits the red velvet-haired Alliyah. Her adventure and rise to power begins... What will happen to her? How will she survive, now that she is a vampire? Will she venture the dark path of vengeance? --- Author's Note: [WARNING: Some chapters of this book may contain mature R-18 content.] Everything written in this story is just a fig of my imagination and has no reflection on real life. PLEASE Vote this book with power stones for motivation, PLEASE Send Gifts if you enjoyed reading. PLEASE! I need your support. If we achieve the following: (In weekly basis) 800 powerstones = 2 daily updates 1,600 powerstones = 3 daily updates ~I don't own the picture. I just took it from the internet~ =============== *** Release of chapters will be on first week of the month *** > 20:00 +8 GMT Donate for more motivation through the link below. paypal.me/madskie00017 Discord: madskie00017#8773 Instagram: @alphaprincenovel THANK YOU SO MUCH for the support !! ===============
Fantasy
332 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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2026-03-16 17:54
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 07:00
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 00:55
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 01:00
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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2026-02-07 23:55
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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2024-12-20 20:02
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 05:36
Duke Xiaoyao
Duke Xiaoyao was a character in Gu Long's wuxia novel, Xiao Shi Lang. His real name was Ge Shutian, and he was known as Duke Xiaoyao, also known as Young Master Tian. He was a descendant of the Anxi Geshu tribe and was born with a disability. Duke Xiaoyao had created Doll Mountain Villa to imprison the disobedient martial arts experts. His goal was to tease them for fun. He had formed a large number of followers in Jianghu and sent his young master to control many martial arts masters. In order to keep the secret, he did not hesitate to kill his own sister, Shu Bing. Duke Xiaoyao's martial arts were unfathomable. The martial arts he practiced was the 18-layer Great Yin Land Technique, which was considered almost miraculous. He was an ambitious man who wanted to control the martial world and dictate the fate of others. Duke Xiaoyao's real name had never been known by anyone. He did not want others to know that he was a barbarian who was not civilized, and that he was born with a disability and a dwarf.
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2024-12-24 22:19
The Story of the Duke
King Zhuang of Chu was the monarch of the Chu Country during the Spring and Autumn Period. He was also one of the five tyrants of the Spring and Autumn Period. His name was also Jing Zhuang Wang, his surname was Mi, and his name was Lu. King Zhuang of Chu was the son of King Mu of Chu. He ascended the throne in 613 B.C., but in the three years after he ascended the throne, he ignored the government and did not give orders. He only spent his days enjoying himself. Later, after Fan Ji's bitter remonstrance, King Zhuang of Chu adopted Wu Shen and Su Cong's suggestions and began to attach importance to the government. He also appointed Uncle Sun and others. There were no further details regarding the story of King Zhuang of Chu.
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2024-12-24 12:50
Duke of Jingnan
In the Battle of Jingnan, many meritorious officials were conferred the title of Duke. The following are some of the more famous Dukes: - Qiu Fu, Duke of Qi State, was born in Fengyang, Anhui Province. He was simple and brave. He was often the vanguard of the army in every battle. He dared to go deep into the army. However, in the seventh year of Yongle, when he went out to the north, he was completely wiped out because he underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly. Later, he was deprived of his title by Chengzu. - Zhu Neng, Duke of Chengguo, was a native of Huaiyuan, Anhui Province. He followed Chengzu to raise an army. He was good at fighting in many battles. He was brave and open-minded. He was filial to his parents and friends at home. He was ranked as Shanggong, but he was never proud of his wealth and honor. He was appointed as the left governor, the Duke of Chengguo, and the Prince Taifu. In the fourth year of Yongle, he died in the army during the southern expedition to Jiaozhi. - Yao Guangxiao, Duke of Rongguo, was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. He was fond of learning poetry and knew the art of yin and yang. He assisted Chengzu in raising an army to quell the disaster. He was the first to praise the plot and launch the strategy. Although he did not personally go to the battle, Chengzu had the most military power in the world. He was the first in terms of merit and was sacrificed in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. In the Ming Dynasty, he was the only one who entered the Ming Ancestral Temple as a civil minister. - Hejian Wang (presented repeatedly) Zhang Yu, Henan Kaifeng people, solemn and resolute, policy number is extraordinary, as a general to govern the army strictly, and soldiers share the joys and sorrows, follow Chengzu uprising, in the battle of Jingnan no forward, regardless of the body, in Dongchang break out of the encirclement and died. - Chen Xiang, Duke of Jingguo (posthumous gift), was born in Shouzhou, Anhui Province. He was promoted to Governor Qian. He surrendered to Chengzu in the Battle of Jingnan and led his troops to be the vanguard of the south. He was killed by arrows in the Battle of Baihegou. Later, he was defeated by Ping An in Huashan. He returned to Beiping as Governor Tongzhi and died in the second year of Jianwen. - Lu Guogong (posthumously presented) Li Yuan, a native of Huaiyuan, Anhui Province. He was generous in speech, calm and courageous. He once defeated tens of thousands of enemies with 800 light cavalry. He was praised by Chengzu. When he followed Qiu Fu to the north, he advised him not to advance rashly and died in battle. These were some of the dukes and meritorious officials in the Battle of Jingnan. They played an important military or strategic role during the Battle of Jingnan. 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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2026-01-08 14:09
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