My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace
我夫权倾朝野，我娘宠冠后宫
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 272k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 4y ago
- English
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Seeking High-Quality Historical Romance, No Transmigration, Rebirth, or System
I like food, palace intrigue, the imperial examinations, political schemes, and crime-solving. On Tomato, I’ve read The Strongest Female Grand Secretary Rises Against the Odds; for palace intrigue, Zhaohua Weiyang, Palace Willows, and Deep Palace Strategy: The Tale of Qingzhi; for food, Chang’an Snack Shop (I can’t remember if it was on Tomato).
Palace and Household Intrigue Novels, Preferably Rated 9.5 or Higher, With a Tight, Fast-Paced Plot
Palace and household intrigue that gets more exciting with every round, takes on a comedic feel, and still has some heartfelt moments. Please recommend some!
The Best Historical Romance in Your Heart, Completed
Taking requests, I'm out of things to read.
Looking for Pure Historical Settings: No Transmigration, Quick Transmigration, or Rebirth
Ahhh, almost every historical-style story I’ve found involves transmigration, rebirth, or quick transmigration. I want a pure historical setting, with a sweet and gentle female lead. Thanks 🙏🙏
Looking for Historical Romance That Takes Your Breath Away to the Core!!!!!
Stories Where the Male Lead Goes to Great Lengths to Win the Female Lead
Please!! I’m so lonely.
Historical Romance Novels Rated 9.8 or Higher, Any Theme
Anyone who clicks in won't be disappointed. Leave your reading lists so we can recommend books to one another and share the love.
Looking for High-Quality Historical Romance!
Lately I’ve been looking for an ancient-era romance with realistic, detailed descriptions of everyday life, but it’s so hard to find. I don’t need some grand epic. I just want to read about the daily lives of women in ancient times.
Top-Rated Stories with a 9.8 Score
All top-rated masterpieces. Take your pick!
I've Been Into Palace Intrigue Lately 😍 Hand Over Your Top Palace Intrigue Picks!
Looking for books like "The Empress's Consort Is Cunning, and the Emperor Can't Resist Her". The leads don't have to be each other's firsts!!! They don't have to be each other's firsts!!! But the female lead must be clear-headed and strong, not weak. Some angst is fine. I like stories set in fictionalized historical worlds, as long as the plot is well-crafted and detailed, hehe.
Severe Reading Slump!!! I Can’t Get Through Any Books. Any Good Recommendations?
Alas... I’ve Lost All Desire to Read. Could It Be... I’ve Run Out of Books?
Please Share Your Number One Historical Romance! I’m Out of Books to Read!
Historical Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Romance!!! You Have No Idea How Long It's Been Since I Read One 😂
I can’t find any good historical romances! Preferably not too long, no more than a little over a million words. It has to be good! Ideally, the heroine is reborn or transmigrates, gets revenge on the scumbags, and has a doting hero. One-on-one romance, both leads faithful to each other!!! No angst! A little angst at most! The hero must not have any other consorts.
Classical Chinese Romance!!!! Your Number One Pick! Send It My Way!
I love historical novels, I love historical novels! The female lead can be a little flawed, but the male lead absolutely must not be annoying! I want something that keeps me interested enough to read on.
Looking for the Best of Historical Romance, the Kind You Can Read Over and Over
Male leads similar to those in "A Fine Brocade of Good Days" and "The Phoenix’s Grace Knows No Bounds".
Highly Recommended, Top-Rated Gems Worth Staying Up All Night to Read!!!
Recommended by a reader who's been into web novels for over ten years. Every book is a keeper, and plenty are worth rereading two or three times. Even the punctuation has 99+ comments. Don't miss these great reads 🤗🤗🤗🤗
A Gentle, Cultured, Strategic Male Lead Who Favors Only One Person
It doesn't have to be domineering. What about someone like Xuan Tianhua?
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Perfect-Score Novels with Excellent Writing and Quality
Everyone who clicks in will find something worthwhile. Leave your reading lists so we can recommend books to each other.
Novels You Can Read Over and Over Without Getting Tired
Seeking Stories Where the Female Lead Starts Out Noble and Beloved, Without Hiding Her Identity!
I don't want stories where someone is brought back from the countryside and then reveals their secret identity, is neglected, is a concubine-born daughter, gets dumped by a scumbag, or turns out to be a fake heiress, and then gradually rises to power and gets revenge. I don't want brainless face-slapping plots. I'm out of books to read, please help!
Five-Star Masterpieces!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Share your 9.9-rated favorites, everyone! 🙏
I've Been Reading Novels for Four Years and Know Every Cliche. Anything That'll Make Me Sit Up and Take Notice?
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Beautiful, simple and concise, no unnecessary words.
A very good novel, not melodramatic.
The story is excellent; it's rare to find a novel that suits my taste so well. The male lead has been plotting against the female lead for a long time, and she is beautiful and intelligent. The plot doesn't drag and progresses quickly. I've already caught up with her to the point where she has given birth, and I guess the ending is coming soon. It's really to my liking.
It was pretty good, both leads were virgins, but the romance between the male and female leads developed a bit slowly in the beginning, with little interaction. However, it got sweeter later on. [Full of joy] The female lead is a princess, and the male lead is the prime minister.
It wasn't particularly outstanding or thrilling, but I'd still give it five stars because it was a pleasant read, well-organized, and concise. In the royal family, in an era of polygamy, seeing such deep affection is truly moving! Those who grow up amidst hardship but don't become bad people deserve to be cherished, even if their hands are stained with blood.
It's definitely worth reading. It avoids the typical "green tea, white lotus" tropes found in many contemporary novels. While there's a character named Princess Xinyang who loves someone she can't have, she only occasionally makes a sarcastic remark. There aren't any outrageous or melodramatic plot twists, making the whole story clean and enjoyable to read. It's also not too long; I read it in one go. Highly recommended!
It's pretty good. The book is like the proverb "The tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind," highlighting the protagonist's vulnerability and clumsiness as a facade, concealing her wisdom and cunning, solely to protect herself and her mother. The male lead is ruthless and even frightens the princess, who initially thinks he dislikes her.
It's so good! The plot is so rich and engaging, and the characters are well-developed. This is the best book I've read since I started reading Tomato (a popular Chinese author), I really don't know what to say. The ending wasn't bad either, it was incredibly exciting to read. I highly recommend it!
This is a pure historical romance novel, not a time-travel or reincarnation story. The male lead has been plotting against the female lead for a long time. However, you need to be patient as the pace is slow in the beginning, but I think that's the proper pace for historical romance novels.
I'm reviewing this book again after my second reading, and I give it a 9.7 Out of 10. The male and female leads, the plot, the setting, the writing style, and the pacing are all perfect. I love it all! Highly recommended!