Manga by author Machibari

Jelun (Jie Lun) is the emperor of Yauzu (Yang Zi), an abundant country blessed by the protection of a divine beast. As a result of her father's' military achievements, Li Lanlei (Li Lan Ling) is appointed as one of the emperor's consorts. However, owing to her naturally sour countenance that easily gets her misunderstood, she has yet to see the emperor even once in the year that she has been living in the palace. One day, she is falsely accused of poisoning Meihi, another one of the emperor's consorts, and ends up being banished to the cold palace. Though she is banished on false charges, a surprisingly fun lifestyle was waiting before her?!

A beautifully illustrated collection of heartwarming, Cinderella-inspired tales set in a uniquely Japanese world. Each of the five stories follows a heroine born into hardshipneglect, betrayal, or confinementwho finds happiness and love through an unexpected marriage. Featuring everything from gentle dragon gods to mysterious ayakashi, this anthology proves that even the most fragile souls can bloom when touched by kindness.

Princess Platina, a devoted saint to her kingdom despite enduring cruel mistreatment, receives devastating newsshe doesn't have long to live. Her stepsister seals her fate by ordering her on a harsh pilgrimage to the Holy Land, effectively banishing her from the royal castle. Eisen, a captive knight, is forced to accompany her as both attendant and witness to her death. What will become of their lives on this journey...?

Mei, the daughter of a clan that exorcises malicious spirits, grew up shunned because she lacks the power to banish them. Meanwhile, her arrogant younger brother breaks a sacred taboo and awakens Ryoga, the king of the otherworld! Mei is abandoned at the scene... Though thrown into danger, Mei discovers that Ryoga is actually a calm and intelligent young man of striking beauty.