"If it will save my country, then I shall give myself up to the devil." Antonella, princess to the small, economically wounded kingdom of Monteverde, is dining with some VIPs at a luxurious yacht party when a familiar voice reaches her ears. "A princess doing the work of a harlot?" The owner of this insult is none other than Cristiano, who reigns in the rival kingdom of Monterosso. Long ago, when their kingdoms were at peace, he had stolen her heart. Now he tells her that she is the only one that can save Monteverde from destruction, but in order for that to happen, he wants Antonella for himself.
A child born in the plague year of 1348, abandoned and raised within the oppressive walls of a convent, Alice Perrers refused to take the veil, convinced that a greater destiny awaited her. Ambitious and quick witted, she rose above her obscure beginnings to become the infamous mistress of Edward III. But always, essentially, she was alone... Early in Alice’s life, a chance meeting with royalty changes everything: Kindly Queen Philippa, deeply in love with her husband but gravely ill, chooses Alice as a lady-in-waiting. Under the queen’s watchful eye, Alice dares to speak her mind. She demands to be taken seriously. She even flirts with the dynamic, much older king. But she is torn when her vibrant spirit captures his interest...and leads her to a betrayal she never intended. In Edward’s private chambers, Alice discovers the pleasures and paradoxes of her position. She is the queen’s confidante and the king’s lover, yet she can rely only on herself. It is a divided role she was destined to play, and she vows to play it until the bitter end. Even as she is swept up in Edward’s lavish and magnificent court, amassing wealth and influence for herself, becoming an enemy of his power-hungry son John of Gaunt, and a sparring partner to resourceful diplomat William de Windsor, she anticipates the day when the political winds will turn against her. For when her detractors voice their hatred,and accusations of treason swirl around her,threatening to destroy everything she has achieved, who will stand by Alice then? Includes a readers guide
Two glittering royal houses and one majestic seduction! Prince Cristiano di Savaré hunts his prey by ruthless means. Tonight's pickings... Antonella Romanelli, crown princess of a rival country and part of a dynasty he has every reason to despise Antonella is rocked by Cristiano's unexpected magnetism. But there's ice in his wolfish smile. Antonella is far from the promiscuous, spoiled socialite he believes her to be, but Cristiano is here to persuade her into compliance. If bedding her is what it takes, then it will make his mission all the more pleasurable
In a world where humans are genetically designed, altered and sold for pleasure and breeding, a young prince of the powerful Cassian Dynasty decides to take a mate and sire heirs. Not wishing to saddle himself with royal and meddlesome in-laws, and a wife he would have no desire to bed, Prince Edward goes to Heritage Breeders, and finds far more than just a warm body to carry on his lineage. Percy is the result of a master DNA architect designing himself his own personal slave and breeder. Yet when his creator and Master dies, leaving Percy alone at the mercy of the callous stable masters and the new owner of Heritage, he fears his future. Afraid he'll be bought by a wretched old man or a deviant monster, Percy is terrified when he is dragged from his cell and presented to the most prestigious client Heritage has ever welcomed...a Cassian Royal. Prince Edward is immediately infatuated with the shy, nervous and enchantingly beautiful Percy, and claims him for his own. Yet not everyone is pleased by a royal purchasing a breeder, especially one like Percy, and tensions rise both in Heritage and in the palace. Torn between need, duty, a king's command and the innermost desires of their hearts, Edward and Percy are set on path that is anything but easy. Can Percy trust Edward with his heart as he does his body? Can Edward keep an angry king and unseen enemies away from the young slave who is steadily stealing his heart? And what happens when Nature takes its course, and Percy's true purpose is fulfilled?
The sudden marriage of the prince's son, Xiao Yu, broke the hearts of all the noble ladies in the capital. What was more difficult to accept was whether he would marry Su Wan Yin! Who didn't know that the Third Miss of the Su Clan had nothing? Wasn't it just giving birth to a good face!? After the client heard this, he waved his fan and laughed, "Women, of course a pretty face is enough." A few years later, he found out that the Crown Princess was actually the one who made the most of everything! The ladies were furious once again. "Didn't they say that as long as one looks good, it would be fine?" Su Wan Yin covered her face and laughed lightly, "You guys still believe me when I speak of it casually?" - - - - - - - - - - - - Great deity's new book is open. Everyone can search for 'Poison Girl: You haven't drank the medicine yet!' Once she teleported, Su Jin not only had a three-year-old son, but a man who wanted to steal her son?! His opponent was handsome and elegant with a great deal of perseverance? Su Jin said, "Directly killing him with poison is good enough. We can eliminate any future troubles!" However, before she could do anything, a certain someone shamelessly stuck close to her with a face full of flattery ...
The King at the Palace : Joseon Royal Court Culture at the National Palace Museum of Korea The Joseon Dynasty 1392-1910 lasted for 518 years. The long history and the splendid culture developed in the process have been unparalleled in world history. Many of the items left by the dynasty are recognized as world cultural heritage. We at the museum take pride in the publication of the English version of the guidebook, which will help us broaden the base of cultural collaboration with research studies worldwide. ======= CONTENTS ======= Foreword Introduction Ⅰ. Kings of the Joseon Dynasty 023 Royal Symbols 037 Recording Tradition of the Joseon Dynasty 046 Joseon: A Country Governed by Confucian Classics and Rites 054 Royal Literature Ⅱ. Joseon Palaces 067 Architectural History of the Royal Palaces 071 Spatial Structures of the Royal Palaces 072 Guard Systems and Access to the Royal Palaces 075 Plaques of the Royal Palaces 077 Decorations of the Royal Palaces 080 Fire Preventions at the Royal Palaces 082 The Five Royal Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty 101 Modern Facilities in the Royal Palaces Ⅲ. Royal Court Life 107 Lives of Royal Court Women 133 Royal Household Crafts Ⅳ. State Rites of the Joseon Dynasty 151 Celebratory Rites, Garye 154 Inauspicious Rites, Hyungnye 158 Auspicious Rites, Gillye 166 Military Rites (Gullye) and the Military System of Joseon 171 Reception Rites, Billye Ⅴ. Korean Empire and the Imperial Family 175 Step onto the World Stage 180 The Introduction of Modern Culture and Systems 186 The Birth of the Korean Empire 192 Life and Culture at the Imperial Court 198 Foiled Dream of the Korean Empire 199 Fate of the Imperial Family during the Japanese Colonization Ⅵ. Royal Court Paintings 209 The Bureau of Painting and the Painters 212 The King’s Portrait, Eojin 220 Documentary Paintings of theRoyal Court 224 Decorative Paintings of the Royal Court 231 Japanese Colonization and Royal Court Paintings Ⅶ. Royal Court Music 235 Symbolism of Traditional Musical Instruments 237 Systematization of Court Music under King Sejong 241 Compilation of Canon of Music under King Seongjong 242 Ancestral Ritual Music 248 Jeongjae, Court Performing Arts 249 Processional Music 251 Court Music Department of the Yi Royal Household and Its Activities Ⅷ. Royal Processions 255 Royal Processions 260 The Royal Palanquin 266 Ceremonial Armours Ⅸ. Joseon Science 275 Astronomical Chart 282 Astronomical Instruments 290 Measuring Instruments 292 Medicine List of Illustrations Chronology of Joseon Dynasty Royal Lineage of Joseon Dynasty
He was originally a traitor to the country, and should have died in front of the Darkya Realm. He lost his memory and became a substitute wife, marrying him. On the night of their wedding, the man bent over to pinch her chin, his ruthless gaze containing a few hints of ridicule and coldness. He raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "What are you afraid of? Isn't that what you want? A woman who wants to capture him! " With a candle in his bridal room, he tore apart the beautiful red bridal dress she was wearing and stomped on the ground together with her dignity. Her unintentional survival had caused her to become embroiled in a bloody crisis, making her a debt of hatred. In order to let everyone around her live on in peace, she was willing to let him have their way, but her heart slowly sank! It was only when he personally poured that bowl of bitter abortion medicine into her mouth that she fell into despair. When the truth was revealed, she knelt in front of him, tears streaming down her face. Her frail eyes were filled with the bitterness of many years. "Let me go..." A piece of paper had broken her love, but it had aroused his feelings ...
After saving Yu Lingjing from the cold wind, Qi Wan County was given a marriage to Yu Lingxuan as the adopted daughter of the Minister of the Left, but after seven years, she was chased out of the mansion by Yu Lingjing because of Princess Ping's framing and after bringing her daughter Yu Ruyi back to the mansion, Yu Hanfeng and Shangguan Yao assassinated her and poisoned her many times. After the danger was averted, Yu Lingxi's purple clothes colluded with the barbarians.
Gu Qingli, the genius Ghost Doctor of the 21st century, had once traversed to the lower court concubine. Her left hand was exceptionally skilled as well as her right hand's silver needles were thrown all over the nine prefectures. She was a weak chess piece that the world loathed. Everyone could bully her, carry her, hurt her, and humiliate her! She was a world-shocking genius Ghost Doctor. Everyone envied her, begged, loved, and protected her! What he didn't know was that under her red clothes, she was also her ... After the dust had settled, his white clothes were more white than snow, and he was handsome. He embraced her in one hand, and his eyes were warm. "This time, you won't be able to escape!"
Ben was a promising brain surgeon,She was loyal and conservative, and regarded integrity as life.But God played a big joke on her,She had actually been transported to the bed of a prince.[Previous Chapter] [Table of Contents] [Next Chapter]"Heh heh ..."Only then did she realize that she was a wangfei who was despised and despised by the prince.He was also being treated by his own sister.Fortunately, fortunately, the women of the new era,Especially a female doctor who made a living with a knife, it wasn't that easy to deal with.'Let's see how she will put up a show in the palace! '
