
Gilded Secrets: The Forbidden Love of Xiang Ji
On a stormy night, Xiang Ji seeks to secure a marriage contract, but in order to do so, she needs a child. Since the eldest young master is unable to conceive, her only hope lies with the second young master. As the banquet unfolds and misunderstandings arise, Xiang Ji is caught in a web of intrigue, manipulation, and rescue. From pregnancy to framing, from chaos to a turning point, how will Xiang Ji turn the tides of fate, reclaim her dignity, and find true happiness?
This tale is filled with twists and turns, where love and power intertwine, and family bonds clash with betrayal. Each chapter brims with suspense and surprise, making it a captivating journey that pulls the reader deeper into the story.
- Chapter 0001 – Rainy Night (1 / 2)3,958 Words
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- Chapter 0002 – The Common Room (1 / 2)6,143 Words
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- Chapter 0003 – Initiative (1 / 2)5,539 Words
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- Chapter 0004 – Xu Guang (1 / 2)5,242 Words
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- Chapter 0005 – Xu (1 / 2)5,129 Words
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- Chapter 0006 – A Helping Hand (1 / 2)4,620 Words
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- Chapter 0007 – Misunderstanding (1 / 2)4,043 Words
- Chapter 0007 – Misunderstanding (2 / 2)5,979 Words
- Chapter 0008 Preparing for the Feast (1 / 2)4,773 Words
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- Chapter 0009 – Feast (1 / 2)5,305 Words
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- Chapter 0010 – Bewitched (1 / 2)4,208 Words
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- Chapter 0011 – Shocking Changes (1 / 2)5,061 Words
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- Chapter 0012 Chaos (1 / 2)4,260 Words
- Chapter 0012 Chaos (2 / 2)4,961 Words
- Chapter 0013 – Rescue (1 / 2)4,842 Words
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- Chapter 0014 Follow-up (1 / 2)5,342 Words
- Chapter 0014 Follow-up (2 / 2)4,652 Words
- Chapter 0015 – Pregnant (1 / 2)5,429 Words
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- Chapter 0016 – Colorful Butterfly (1 / 2)4,217 Words
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- Chapter 0017 Prescribing Medicine (1 / 2)4,697 Words
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- Chapter 0018 – Framing (1 / 2)5,773 Words
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- Chapter 0019 Turnaround (1 / 2)4,239 Words
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- Chapter 0021 – Recognition (1 / 2)4,308 Words
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- Chapter 0022 – Handbook (1 / 2)5,199 Words
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- Chapter 0026 Returning the King (1 / 2)4,199 Words
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- Chapter 0027 Alone (1 / 2)4,219 Words
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- Chapter 0030 – Wang Xuan (1 / 2)4,671 Words
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- Chapter 0031 – A Dream of Beauty (1 / 2)4,746 Words
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- Chapter 0032 – Looking at Each Other (1 / 2)3,718 Words
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- Chapter 0033 – New Year (1 / 2)4,839 Words
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- Chapter 0034 – The Marriage Proposal (1 / 2)4,687 Words
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- Chapter 0035 – Invitation (1 / 2)5,076 Words
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- Chapter 0036 – Danger (1 / 2)4,339 Words
- Chapter 0036 – Distress (2 / 2)4,982 Words
- Chapter 0037 – Life Hangs in the Balance (1 / 2)4,109 Words
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- Chapter 0038 – Combined Forces (1 / 2)4,134 Words
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- Chapter 0039: Floating and Sinking (1 / 2)4,375 Words
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- Chapter 0040 – Broken Tail (1 / 2)4,597 Words
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- Chapter 0041 – An Old Friend (1 / 2)3,503 Words
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- Chapter 0042 Solace (1 / 2)2,808 Words
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- Chapter 0043: Playacting (1 / 2)3,279 Words
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- Chapter 0044 Slave Labor (1 / 2)3,860 Words
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- Chapter 0045 – Mind (1 / 2)3,642 Words
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- Chapter 0046 – Scarlet (1 / 2)5,383 Words
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- Chapter 0047 – Compassion (1 / 2)3,523 Words
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- Chapter 0048 – Seduction (1 / 2)4,196 Words
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- Chapter 0049 – The Changing Sky (1 / 2)4,925 Words
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- Chapter 0050 – Jealousy (1 / 2)4,121 Words
- Chapter 0050 – Jealousy (2 / 2)5,774 Words
- Chapter 0051: Extra 1: The Old Story of Qinglian (1 / 2)3,950 Words
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- Chapter 0052 – The Far Side (1 / 2)2,807 Words
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- Chapter 0056 The Fall (1 / 2)4,244 Words
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- Chapter 0060 Gathering (1 / 2)4,843 Words
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- Chapter 0061 – In the Temple (1 / 2)5,853 Words
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- Chapter 0063 – One Rice (1 / 2)4,652 Words
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- Chapter 0064 – Silent Night (1 / 2)5,411 Words
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- Chapter 0065 – Curing the Epidemic (1 / 2)3,025 Words
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- Chapter 0066 – The Tenacious Child (1 / 2)4,597 Words
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- Chapter 0067 – Zou Niang (1 / 2)4,673 Words
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- Chapter 0068: Aggravation (1 / 2)4,502 Words
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- Chapter 0069 – Scandalous (1 / 2)4,305 Words
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- Chapter 0071 – Life and Death (1 / 2)4,735 Words
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- Chapter 0072 – Death and Life (1 / 2)5,774 Words
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- Chapter 0073 – Love Settlement (1 / 2)4,958 Words
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- Chapter 0074 – Persuasion to Eat (1 / 2)4,694 Words
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- Chapter 0075 – He Ru (1 / 2)5,507 Words
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- Chapter 0076 The Oath (1 / 2)4,499 Words
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- Chapter 0077 Dew (1 / 2)3,293 Words
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- Chapter 0078: A Visit to the Temple (1 / 2)3,759 Words
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- Chapter 0079 – Rascal (1 / 2)2,790 Words
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- Chapter 0080 – The Town Rebellion (1 / 2)2,843 Words
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- Chapter 0081 – Taking office (1 / 2)3,398 Words
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- Chapter 0082 – Chang Rong (1 / 2)3,416 Words
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- Chapter 0083 – Returning to the Capital (1 / 2)1,871 Words
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- Chapter 0086 Mother and Child (1 / 2)2,614 Words
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- Chapter 0089 – Negligence (1 / 2)2,706 Words
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- Chapter 0089 – Neglecting a Thorn (2 / 2)3,077 Words
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- Chapter 0092 – Cynicism (1 / 2)2,592 Words
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- Chapter 0095: Twilight Spring (1 / 2)2,541 Words
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- Chapter 0097 – Wanting Her (1 / 2)2,561 Words
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- Chapter 0099 – Numbering the Pulse (1 / 2)2,711 Words
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- Chapter 0100 Passing (1 / 2)2,810 Words
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- Chapter 0101 – Targeted (1 / 2)3,259 Words
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- Chapter 0102 – Being Bullied (1 / 2)3,305 Words
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- Chapter 0103 – Promotion of Auntie (1 / 2)3,426 Words
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- Chapter 0104: Twilight Yesterday (1 / 2)2,167 Words
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- Chapter 0106: The Bird’s Branch (1 / 2)3,119 Words
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- Chapter 0107 Always Spring (1 / 2)4,833 Words
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- Chapter 0108 – Complaints (1 / 2)4,836 Words
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- Chapter 0109 – A sudden wind rises (1 / 2)5,104 Words
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- Chapter 0110: The Curved Path (1 / 2)4,782 Words
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- Chapter 0118 – Luan Tattoo (1 / 2)3,947 Words
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- Chapter 0119 Love and Hate (1 / 2)3,677 Words
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- Chapter 0120 – Deep in the Courtyard (1 / 2)3,850 Words
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- Chapter 0121 – The Orchid’s Grievance (1 / 2)4,567 Words
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- Chapter 0122 – Reunion is not a Reunion (1 / 2)3,980 Words
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- Chapter 0139 – Lian Niangzi (1 / 2)1,876 Words