Novels by Shen Tan Heng

***HoGuo Temple*** Even from a distance, the entrance of HoGuo Temple was visible in all it’s glory. It was not grand in terms of luxury but more of splendour in terms of heritage it represents over the centuries. Legend has it that this temple was once a home to the gods which lived on Earth during their trials and the descendants of those gods would come to this temple to pay homage to their ancestors. This temple is also said to have artifacts locked away which used to belong to those very gods and goddesses of old. However those artifacts are not open to the public eye and the monks that reside in the temple have never revealed any of it’s secrets. Many have tried to break into the temple in an attempt to obtain those treasures but proved unsuccessful for various reasons, some of which are said that the senior monks and head monk of the temple are actually guardians that are protecting the temple and

***Fan Family Residence*** The main gates of the Fan Residence swung open just in time before someone rode in through the gates leaving dust in his wake. The rider came to a stop near the entrance of the huge imposing mansion before getting off the horse. The man’s heavy boots landed on the ground as his hands still held the reins firmly, showing that this man was a natural at riding and spent a lot of time on horseback. He wore light armor with a dark red cape, signifying he was of a high ranking military official, as servants started to approach he took off his helmet, letting his high ponytail to fall against his back revealing a handsome stern face. This was Commander Fan Qin Fong, father of General Fan Long Wei! He had a masculine facial features, lightly tanned, a straight nose, a neatly trimmed mustache and wide dark eyes. His handsome f

***Frost Palace*** This was the day! Finally the period set by his father for his confinement has finally ended! It felt like forever! Jin Huan sighed to himself as he flopped down onto his bed lazily. As he lay there idly, he fiddled with the package from his Second Brother, by the feel of it Jin Huan knew it was a book! His second brother knew his tastes very well. Frequently when any of his elder siblings traveled they would always be able to bring back presents for them all, and for him it was always romance novels! Whenever they travel all around they almost always travel to the city of the region or district they were in, unless it was for military business, they would always stop by the largest bookstore to purchase the latest and popular novels at the time. Actually practically 2 of the 4 large bookshelves that were filled in his

At that time, JIn Ling who had arrived home minutes ago, disembarked from his carriage and was about to head back to his palace before he caught sight of two familiar figures in the garden nearby. It was the Empress and the Crown Prince Jin Qiqiong, the mother and son must be spending time together after a long while apart. Jin Qiqiong who had his arm linked with his mother’s suddenly spotted his third brother, he then waved at him, the Empress also turned as she caught sight of her stepson smiled gently with a fond expression. It always pleased her to see any of them. “Greeting to the Empress and Crown Prince.” Jin Ling who had walked over greeted them both with a bow. “A-Ling, it’s good to see you again. Did you just get back from another erand? Do remember to get some rest sometimes, your mother has been getting restless latel

After about 2 hours spent in the autopsy room, examining the body and listening to all of the doctor’s explanations and findings, Jin Ling finally leaves the building with a pounding headache and a head full of questions instead of clarification or a clearer pathway in the investigation. He contemplated on his bad luck as he stepped into his carriage, trying to think of the best way to proceed. Doctor Liu Ron Yue had promised to write to his contacts in order to reach out to doctors or coroners who have encountered the strange circumstances in any patients or deceased. Jin Ling heaved a long sigh as the carriage took off heading back towards the palace. He then thought to himself; “There is nothing much that can be done about the condition of the body, we will just have to wait, though there is also the matter of releasing

With those track records of the elder princes and princess’ performances, Jin Huan’s own skills in the academic aspect alone is...severely lacking, not just lacking, but he was underperforming to the point he could not even pass the entrance exams for the enrollment of the Imperial Academy. In order to educate his children, the Emperor had sworn never to interfere in the matters in regards to his children’s performances, academically or otherwise. This self-imposed rule applies to each and everyone of his children no matter the circumstances, including the Crown Prince. His Majesty wishes to produce heirs who are not only steadfast in duty but genuinely skilled in the paths that they choose to walk in the future. Therefore, he would do anything to ensure his children are equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge in order for them to move forward in life, and what better way than allow