The Empress Is Fierce: She Loves the Empire, Not Palace Scheming
皇后很野，只爱江山不宫斗
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- Completed
- Length
- 451k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 3y ago
- English
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Mature Writing (Careful Word Choice, Logical Plot, Immersive, and Well-Written)
Underrated, High-Quality Reads!
I’ve read 90% of the books on the recommendation lists. I’m looking for lesser-known, high-quality stories with good writing. Male- and female-oriented novels are both fine, any genre or setting, ancient, modern, or fantasy. Short, medium-length, or long works are all fine, whether ongoing or complete.
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 🙏🙏
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).
Historical Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Romance: Pure Historical Fiction, No Rebirth, No Transmigration
Friends, I'm looking for a purely historical romance. I've had nothing to read for ages. Please save me...
Tomato Novel's Group-Cast Stories Are So Rare. I Want to Read One, Please Recommend Some!
Historical Romance With a Dashing, Spirited Young Male Lead
Nothing clichéd, and no simplistic beginner-level prose. Just something well-written. I don't want a naive, helpless heroine, and the hero should be like the one in the title. Transmigration or a straight-up historical romance, either is fine. A newbie has stumbled into an advanced-level reading slump.
Stories with Fresh Plotlines and a Good Moral Compass
It can have a romance pairing or not. I want something that doesn’t follow the same old formulas people have been writing for years, but instead brings something fresh. No brainless, illogical comedy, and no mindless romance driven by hormones. Also, no protagonist with tons of Systems and golden fingers who is extremely...
Historical Romance: A Young Married Couple with Lively Personalities
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Any Historical Romance Stories With a Male Lead Who’s Really Good at Seducing People? 😍
The type who wants to spoil his wife every day
I Just Finished the 9.9-Rated Masterpiece The Tang Dynasty’s Pearl-Splitting Record and Now I’m in a Reading Slump. Any Similar Recs?
Looking for something like "The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Seeking Record". I just finished this 9.9-rated novel, and it absolutely lives up to its reputation. Please recommend similarly highly rated historical romance or xianxia novels.
Two Strong Leads Work Together, Admire Each Other, and Fall in Love Over Time
I just want to read about a highly intelligent male and female lead who work together toward some goal, then gradually fall in love. I'd prefer historical romance, but modern romance is fine too.
Any High-Quality Purely Classical Chinese Novels Like He Bu Tongzhou Du?
Looking for books similar to Why Not Cross the River Together?
Looking for Stories About Young Emperors and Empresses
Looking for a story where the male and female leads support and trust each other, gradually rising to become emperor and empress, with both career ambitions and romance. I've been watching the Cang Xuan storyline in "Lost You Forever" lately, and it really makes me want to read about a young emperor and empress like that.
Looking for Stories About Badass Female Generals with Epic Battle Scenes
I want to read books similar to Beloved Princess Consort Is a War God.
I Want a Historical Romance Male Lead Who's a Dashing, Passionate Young Hero
Ahhh, I really love characters with that youthful, boyish vibe. A high ponytail and a red outfit, bold, unrestrained, and passionate. They can be innocent and they can flirt, too.
Historical Romance with Two Strong Leads: Both Are Cunning and High-Born, with Palace and Household Intrigue, and No Goody-Two-Shoes Heroines
The male and female leads are clever strategists with high status. Palace and household intrigue, no saintly characters, a tightly paced plot, and a happy ending.
Strong Female Lead and Political Scheming! No One Acts Like an Idiot!
I don’t want a female lead disguised as a man! She should be unbelievably clever or have maxed-out combat skills. She could be a princess, a martial artist, or anything else. She shouldn’t rely on the male lead’s help. Using her own strength as a woman, she turns the situation upside down. The process can be difficult, but in the end she should achieve her ideals.
Novels with a Strong Female Lead Focused on Her Career.
Looking for books similar to With the Esteemed Minister System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times. Are there any stories with strong female leads? Cross-dressing as a man is fine, but it is not required. I am especially interested in ancient imperial examination stories. A romantic pairing is optional. I want to read about women building careers without relying on anyone else, only
Pure Historical Romance: A Gentle, Composed, and Cunning Female Lead, and a Male Lead Who Isn’t Cold or Expressionless
The male lead shouldn't be the emperor, and the female lead shouldn't transmigrate or be reborn.
Pure Historical Romance: A Cultured, Well-Bred Female Lead
No transmigration, no being reborn, and no overly carefree protagonists.
I'm Out of Books to Read. Please Share Your Recommendations!
Any palace-intrigue novels? I mean satisfying stories with a strong female lead who's reborn and absolutely slaughters everyone.
Please Recommend Well-Written Palace and Household Intrigue Stories
No transmigration! No brainless characters! No contrived drama! Please, please!
Strong Female Lead, Feel-Good Story, Intelligent and Cunning, No Male-Centered Romance
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I came here specifically for Ze Qing's sequel, and he finally appears in chapter 80—so sweet! The little emperor's story is also very engaging, and the writing is still so comfortable; I can't get enough of it every day! I've read hundreds of books by Tomato, and this is the first time I've followed an update! It's worth it!
It's so good! Gu Qing and Prince Yong are chasing after me! 🤔
Why does such a good novel have such a low score? 😢😢 I came from Feng Ze Gu Qing's book, this is the author's second novel! This one is more youthful, haha, who wouldn't love a sunny little puppy with a wife's brain! Feng Tianlei and Ye Fubo are destined to be a couple. Their values align perfectly, they're mutually attracted, and they act on their feelings without hesitation.
The romance is sweet but not cloying, and it also touches on a deep sense of patriotism. 💕 I like the male and female leads, and I also like many of the minor characters 💕 The author's writing is excellent; I really didn't want to finish reading it 🥺
The best thing about these two books is that the women in them are no different from the men in any way. What men can do, women can do too, and often do even better. That's wonderful. I previously read a very good book, a modern one, which talked a lot about the various forms of discrimination and injustice against women in society. While those are often the reality, they are still quite upsetting. Keep it up!
I don't know why the rating is so low. I think 9.7 Is more than fair. Many of the high ratings on this app seem artificially inflated. I searched for many highly-rated novels, and I could barely finish 30-50 chapters of most of them. I found this book after the author finished another of his novels.
Having followed this author's other two books, I love their writing style and clear plot. The storyline focuses on the female lead, Ye Fubo, leading troops at sea, which was quite thrilling, especially with Feng Tianlei – you really went all out! I was constantly worried about the female lead's baby, even though I know you're very composed and respectful of her 🥺.
Don't be fooled by the rating, it's a great article! Not a naive and sweet story! Not a wish-fulfillment novel (the female lead doesn't say it, and even if the male lead is an emperor, he still has his limits)! But the development and progress of their relationship are very natural, so enjoyable to watch! 🤔
This one is also good. The author's writing style is still excellent, and the descriptions of war scenes and emotions are very detailed. I like it. I originally wanted to find the sequel to Zeqing's story after watching Princess Consort, but before I knew it, I had finished reading them all.
This book continues the author's style, with the plot and romance running in tandem. Compared to the previous sister book, the characters are portrayed in more precise detail, the romance develops more naturally, and the plot is more witty and humorous. The strong male and female characters here aren't given ridiculous cheat codes by the author! Rather, they are characters who have earned their strength and talent through their own hard work and dedication.