In bustling, cosmopolitan city of old Shanghai, there was an assassination organization named Shades. The assassins in Shades were all women, and their victims had invariably fallen into wretched souls. The woman who led this mysterious organization in the dark came from the shadows with no name. Once upon a time she believed in destiny, now she does not. If the God was unjust, she would be the God, to punish those who ruined everything in her life!
Shades It is also Known as: Dark Fragrance
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Romance , Crime , Assassin , China , Historical
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Top 5 Manhua/Manga Like Shades [2024 List]
5. Hugugongnyak
At first, Yona gave some major side-eye to the popular game "Concubine Walkthrough" until she got sucked into it—literally! Now stuck as the villain, she has her hands full facing the infamously cruel emperor, shaking off scheming concubines, and befriending NPCs. There’s only one way the Game Master will let her out and that’s to become the Empress! Will she be able to stay true to her honest and straightforward self despite the palace’s intrigues? One extra problem: she’s got competition...
Source: Tapas
Concubine Walkthrough is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Royal Game
4. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou
In the imperial court, a young woman is put into servitude, Maomao. The tale is just beginning for the woman doctor/pharmacist from the red-light district, as rumors circulate about the emperor's children's lives being short-lived. Her curious nature and thirst for knowledge pushes her to action. To satisfy her curiosity, this young doctor/pharmacist will investigate the origin! What is shifting in the imperial court..!?
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 薬屋のひとりごと 猫猫の後宮謎解き手帳, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou
3. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there.Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That's her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao's façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor's favorite consort... so she can taste the lady's food for poison!
The Apothecary Diaries is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 薬屋のひとりごと, The Pharmacist's Monologue
2. The Princess's Time-travel
Chu Xing yue woke up with pain in her chest. She found herself being carried by an unknown man in ancient Chinese clothing. " Keep silent, Chu Bing yue!" the man was angry but still protected her well from the assassins. "Chu Bing yue?" at that moment Chu Xing yue realized she had time travelled and entered the body of an ancient woman. What will happen next in Chu Xing yue's story and can she return to her original time?
The Princess's Time-travel is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Princess’s Time Travel, Restless Empress' Promotion
1. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
In the imperial court, a young woman is put into servitude, Maomao. The tale is just beginning for the woman doctor/pharmacist from the red-light district, as rumors circulate about the emperor's children's lives being short-lived. Her curious nature and thirst for knowledge pushes her to action. To satisfy her curiosity, this young doctor/pharmacist will investigate the origin! What is shifting in the imperial court..!?
The Apothecary Diaries is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 薬屋のひとりごと, The Pharmacist's Monologue, The Pharmacist's Soliloquies, Drugstore Soliloquy
