Seven Seas revealed the cover for Vol. 1 of Golden Terrace, a rivals-to-lovers romance set in Ancient China. The cover art and interior B&W illustrations are provided by artist Me.Mimo, who was also the main artist for Seven Seas’ release of Thousand Autumns and Peerless. [Source: Twitter/X, Bluesky]
Per the information currently available, Golden Terrace Vol. 1 will not be receiving a Special Edition variant. Seven Seas has not publicly disclosed how they determine which series receive special editions, but it may be decided in part by projected sales numbers and fan reaction.
The English license for this series was previously owned by the now-closed publisher Peach Flower House. Seven Seas announced their acquisition of Golden Terrace and Little Mushroom in May 2025, allowing both beloved series a chance to return to store shelves.
Seven Seas provides the following synopsis for Vol. 1:
Two nemeses must put aside their differences and enter a political marriage arranged by the emperor. Will their burning hatred for one another become something even stronger? The beloved danmei (Boys’ Love) novel returns with an all-new translation and illustrations!
Fu Shen, the renowned general of the Northern Yan Army, has long served as Great Zhou’s shield against foreign enemies. When he suffers grievous injuries during an ambush, his days of glory come to an abrupt end. The emperor, long wary of his general’s influence, seizes the opportunity to recall him to the capital.
Yan Xiaohan, the imperial inspector of the Feilong Guard, is a court flatterer as famous for his ruthlessness as his bitter feud with Fu Shen. So when the emperor grants the pair a marriage intended to strip Fu Shen of his power and bind him to the emperor’s lackey, the court braces for catastrophe. Yet there is more to Fu Shen and Yan Xiaohan’s animosity than meets the eye—a secret history known to them alone.
As the two rivals confront the idea of their forced union, conspiracies swirl beneath the surface. Someone orchestrated the attack on Fu Shen—and their game is far from over.
Golden Terrace Vol. 1‘s release is slated for June 2, 2026. Preorders are now live with select retailers:
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Golden Terrace
黄金台
[Synopsis Provided by Seven Seas Entertainment:]
Fu Shen, the renowned general of the Northern Yan Army, has long served as Great Zhou’s shield against foreign enemies. When he suffers grievous injuries during an ambush, his days of glory come to an abrupt end. The emperor, long wary of his general’s influence, seizes the opportunity to recall him to the capital.
Yan Xiaohan, the imperial inspector of the Feilong Guard, is a court flatterer as famous for his ruthlessness as his bitter feud with Fu Shen. So when the emperor grants the pair a marriage intended to strip Fu Shen of his power and bind him to the emperor’s lackey, the court braces for catastrophe. Yet there is more to Fu Shen and Yan Xiaohan’s animosity than meets the eye—a secret history known to them alone.
As the two rivals confront the idea of their forced union, conspiracies swirl beneath the surface. Someone orchestrated the attack on Fu Shen—and their game is far from over.
Golden Terrace (黄金台) is a danmei novel by Cang Wu Bin Bai. It began serialization in 2018 and ran for 79 chapters (plus 4 Extras). It is available to read in Chinese on JJWXC. It was first licensed for English release by Peach Flower House in 2022, and was re-licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment in 2025 after the former publisher’s closure.
The series has received an audio drama adaptation.
You can learn more about Golden Terrace in the DanmeiNews catalog.
