The Central Palace
中宫
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 990k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 3y ago
- English
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Your All-Time Favorite Historical Romance (Completed)
Looking for a historical romance. No angst, no brainless characters, and no bad writing, please.
In a Reading Slump With High Standards, Preferably Ancient Romance, Thank You 😊
I have high standards and don't like melodramatic plots. I'm looking for an ancient-era romance. Please avoid the trope where the male lead chases his wife after losing her.
Underrated Historical Romance with Excellent Writing: No Transmigration, No Cheats, No Brain-Dead Characters
The Kind of Angst That Keeps You Up at Night! It Has to Make You Cry Your Eyes Out!
I don't know what's gotten into me lately, but I just love reading angsty stories. I used to be really into rebirth stories, but now I'm obsessed with angst!!! I'm completely addicted!!!!!!!!!
Extremely Angsty!! The Kind That Makes You Cry Five Pounds Off in One Night! Angst! I Rarely Cry
Looking for books similar to Qingshi.
Tearjerkers!!! The Kind That Could Turn My Hair White Overnight
Make me cry!!!! Preferably an urban setting, and something sad. Please!
Tragic Bad-End Stories That Wreck Me, and Are Super Short
High-Quality Classical Fiction, No Transmigration or Rebirth
I'm sick of the same old transmigration and rebirth plots.
I’ve Been Into Pregnancy and Palace-Intrigue Stories Lately, So Hand Over All Your Recommendations!
Any Palace-Intrigue Novels Told from the Emperor's Perspective?
Palace Intrigue, Exclusive Devotion, and a Stunningly Beautiful Female Lead
I'm looking for books similar to The Wise Don't Fall in Love, and the Imperial Consort Doesn't Want to Take Responsibility. Are there any books like it? I've really been hooked on palace intrigue stories like this lately. The female lead is clever and cute, while the male lead talks himself into falling for her and gradually gets in deeper.
The Heroine Is a Bedwarming Maid, the Hero Is an Emperor. He Acts Like He Doesn’t Love Her, but He Really Does
Are Empresses in the Palace and Other Qing Palace Dramas the Only TV Shows in This Genre?!
I'm a seasoned reader looking for some crossover novels based on TV dramas. Please don't make them all about Empresses in the Palace, Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, My Fair Princess, Scarlet Heart, and the conquest of Yanxi Palace!!!
Real Angsty Novels: Let the Tragedy Unfold Naturally, Not for the Sake of Angst
Looking for books similar to "She Died in the Year She Loved Him Most (The Hourglass Rewinds)."
No Transmigration, No Rebirth, No Need for One-to-One Romance in Palace Intrigue Stories
Something like "Scheming for the Heir" or "One Hundred Skills for Winning the Emperor's Heart in the Harem".
Pure Palace Intrigue, Please: No Favorite Consorts and No Golden Fingers
Please recommend pure palace-intrigue novels. The heroine should only care about scheming her way to the top, and the emperor shouldn’t favor her exclusively. Thanks. Three things I don’t want: 1. No golden finger. 2. No heroine who’s all-powerful and has never faced any setbacks or hardships. 3. No emperor who dotes on the heroine alone.
Harem Intrigue, with the Male Lead Suffering a Little
Looking for books like She Cast Off Her Armor and Set Out for the Throne, Leaving the Tyrant at a Loss. You'll regret not reading it! An incredibly satisfying power fantasy.
Please, Please Recommend Me a Book
Friends, please help me find a book! I think the protagonist’s name was Lantian. It was an insectoid story, and the other protagonist was a crown prince. That’s all I can remember. The protagonist might not have been called that, either. Hope someone’s read it! Thank you (≧∇≦)/😭
Looking for Palace Intrigue Novels Where the Female Lead Is Bullied From Beginning to End
Looking for books similar to Kill That Transmigrator. I want palace intrigue where the heroine is bullied from the beginning to the very end.
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It's incredibly heart-wrenching. The female lead has strong moral principles. She experiences disappointment, sadness, grief, regret, and impulsiveness towards those connected to her in the book, but she's never truly happy, except for her life before the age of 18.
I've read some comments where many people feel sorry for the male lead, but I also think the female lead is quite pitiful. Everyone knows about the scheme, but she knows nothing. The male lead is always bothered by her relationship with Xiao Xi, but she has no romantic feelings for Xiao Xi. Moreover, the male lead has favored quite a few women.
The writing is excellent (✪▽✪). Jiang Jiang was spoiled by A Jiu since childhood, so it's normal that he doesn't understand A Jiu's suffering; Jiang Jiang is only seeking revenge for his mother. A Jiu has a mouth but doesn't explain. Unlike A Xi, who openly favors Jiang Jiang. In short, each character has their own unique emotional arc, making the story very rich, and the writing is superb!!!
I feel so sorry for Ajiu. I hope Jiangjiang will eventually come back to him.
Sigh, the author is really ruthless. He depicts a wonderful life for everyone, giving them something to look forward to and hope for, and then suddenly pushes them to the cruelest ending. Childhood sweethearts grow increasingly estranged; childhood redemption ultimately leads to separation; a person who should have been a radiant figure becomes a tarnished shadow on the family; the beloved…
It's so good!!! I cried at one point 😢😢😢 Whether it's the relationship between Jiang Jiang and Huan Xi (it was really touching when she rescued Huan Xi from her suffering 😢😢😢), or the love between Jiang Jiang and His Majesty, or the friendship between Jiang Jiang and A Ning, they all moved me deeply 😢😢😢
After watching it, I felt really heartbroken. Jiang Jiang and A Jiu, I really don't know what to say. I just felt a sense of relief and liberation. 🥺🥺🥺 I really empathized with them. 😳 Why isn't this book popular? ⊙ω⊙ It's so good, why isn't it popular? [What?] There are many books with the same title, but this is my absolute favorite 😘 You're the best! Keep it up, I support you! 💕
I haven't finished reading it yet, but the writing is good, so I'll give it a good review first. I've seen many readers give it bad reviews because the male lead isn't a virgin. I don't understand when the quality of novels became associated with virginity? If you want a mindless, satisfying read, go find a novel with a popular male lead. Why make things difficult for yourself and the author?
The characters are vividly portrayed, with both heart-wrenching and sweet moments! I so wished the female lead hadn't returned after running away with Huanxi, but fate played a cruel trick on them! The ending is somewhat regrettable! In truth, no one has a happy ending! The female lead lost her beloved younger brother, and the male lead's identity destined her to face loneliness and waiting in the future! Years later, will the female lead regret returning?
The author's writing is incredibly delicate, with each character having their own storyline and richly developed personalities. At the beginning, I felt sorry for Jiang Jiang, who shouldered the immense responsibility of revenge alone, walking a long and arduous path, losing her six-month-old child and her grandmother.