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  1. Public Bookmark 37

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    The madam of the Verdigris House placed a small package between herself and Maomao.
    “Hello, Granny.” Maomao waited a moment to see if the older woman would speak, then opened the parcel. She pulled at the strings until it opened, revealing beautiful orange fabric with green details. Maomao lifted it and identified it as a sleeveless dress. The hem had little red flowers, and the sash was dark green. The color made her think of an orange fruit with its vibrancy. “A dress,” Maomao noted aloud.
    “I’m sure you can guess what this is for.” The woman put an elbow on the table between them. “I’m officially employing you as a courtesan.”
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    An AU in which Maomao lives at the Verdigris house as a servant and apothecary. After turning seventeen, the old lady decides to make her a courtesan. Because of this, Maomao meets a strange official named Jinshi and notices his drink gets poisoned. The two grow a bond, and soon their worlds are turned upside down.

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    02 Jun 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 7

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    She was used to living behind walls.
    Behind logic, silence, and a cold caution that was so easily mistaken for indifference.
    Maomao had always believed in one simple truth: if you don’t let anyone too close, it hurts less.

    But some people do not stop at closed doors.
    They do not wait for permission.
    They do not retreat, even when pushed away time and time again.

    And one day, all that is left is to stand amidst the ashes, watching the bridges burn, knowing there is no going back to the person you used to be.

    💜      🌕     💚

    Evidently, for Maomao to realize that her "lukewarm water" is actually scalding hot, something extraordinary has to happen. And so, it did.

    Note: This work contains references to the recent light novels, so please proceed with caution to avoid spoilers.

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    02 Jun 2026

  3. Public Bookmark 29

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    The morning after her wedding to the Moon Prince, Maomao wakes to find her nightmare over. In fact, life ought to be nearly perfect: she has carte blanche permission as an apothecary, Joka at her side in the Rear Palace, a chance to experience firsthand the medical marvel that is pregnancy, something like a functional relationship with her family, and finally, impossibly, the Moon Prince, who has actually been her Jinshi this whole time.

    No, she's not mad that he didn't explain it more clearly and left her thinking he was dead, thanks for asking. She's fine.
    Now, if the threats on her life and strange happenings around the Rear Palace could just stop for a little bit, that would be great. It's really stressing her poor husband out and they don't need any ominous threats hanging over their heads, thanks.

     

    Featuring Married Jinshi and Maomao, Joka as everybody's Imperial Big Sister, Best Girl Dad Lakan, spy-in-training Xiaolan, spy-training-her (and new momma) Chue, and so much more!

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    01 Jun 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 72

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    Six months after the Shi clan revolt Maomao and Jinshi's lives get turned up side down after a meeting with the Emperor.

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    31 May 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 53

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    The seven wake up in a different universe with horrors above their greatest fears. They are coddled and called precious for horrible things shoved into their stomachs. Called precious for being born. Will they make it out or be forever grounded by what they’ve done even if it were by force.

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    a really weird broken pantheon fic

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    The rewrite of “Can You Live With It?(Or Will It Eat You Alive Like You Did It?)

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    22 May 2026