As Long as I Act Well, the Empress's Throne Is Mine
只要演技好，娘娘的凤位跑不了
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 260k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 2y ago
- English
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I’ve Recently Gotten into Historical Romance, and I’m Out of Books to Read
I like stories with equally strong male and female leads who help each other grow, with good supporting characters too. Something warm and loving, please recommend some.
Pure Palace Intrigue, Palace Intrigue, Seeking Recommendations
Looking for something like the historical romance series The Battle for the Throne. The ensemble cast is smart, with no transmigration or System reboot. Just a pure battle of wits and social skills in the palace. A thoroughly satisfying read, complete version
Any Proper Palace-Intrigue Historical Stories? 😭 The Kind Where Everyone's Scheming Eight Steps Ahead
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!
2026'S Best Palace Intrigue, Household Intrigue, and Period Dramas
Looking for stories similar to You Betrayed Me in Three Lifetimes? I'll Ruin Your Destiny! [Historical romance, political intrigue, strong female lead, getting even with scumbags, mutual devotion, and a vivid portrait of life in ancient times] In my third life, I awakened, and the memories of my past lives became my blades. In my first life, I was a lowly concubine's daughter poisoned by my stepmother; in my second...
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.
I’ve Been Obsessed with Palace-Intrigue Stories Lately. Ladies, Hand Over Your Books!
High-Quality Classical Fiction, No Transmigration or Rebirth
I'm sick of the same old transmigration and rebirth plots.
Legitimate Daughters, Wives, and Empresses
All I can find are stories about concubine-born daughters becoming imperial consorts. I want stories about the legal wife instead.
Any Palace Intrigue Dramas With Smart Characters?
Looking for books like The Wise Don't Fall in Love, So the Empress Goes Around the Bridge.
Looking for a Story About a Spoiled, Arrogant Consort Who Fears No One Yet Is the Emperor's Sole Favorite
Looking for books like The Spoiled Consort's Glorious Road.
Looking for a Story Where the Female Lead Is a Concubine or Bedchamber Maid and Is Doted On
Looking for books similar to "The Beloved Noble Consort: The Crown Prince's Favorite Is Delicate and Charming".
Recommendations, Please! Completed!!!! I've Lost the Will to Read, Help Me Out
I'll read anything! I want funny stories, aaah, I'm out of things to read! Please help me find something, everyone!
Palace and Household Intrigue with Smart Characters! Rated 9.5 or Higher!
Looking for something like Zhaohua's Chaos. Rated 9.5 or higher! The female lead should be a concubine's daughter who gradually rises from a low rank, or works her way up in the prince's household. She should be clear-headed, have no love for the emperor or prince, be ambitious, ruthless, and quick to avenge herself. And she has to be smart, smart, smart! She pretends to be a pushover and then...
Pure Palace Intrigue, From Palace Maiden to Favorite Consort and Empress: A Highly Intelligent, Ruthless Female Lead Who Isn't a Doormat
Pure palace-intrigue stories, with ruthless, high-IQ heroines who aren't saintly.
Palace Intrigue! The Heroine Is Clear-Headed and Works Hard to Have Children and Rise in Rank!
Looking for books similar to The Empress Is Wild and Wily, Raising Children Amid a Harem Showdown. The heroine is clear-headed in the harem. Sweet romance or doting romance are both fine.
Pure Palace Intrigue, with Cutthroat Scheming. The Female Lead Must Be Clever
Looking for Palace Intrigue, Pure Palace Intrigue!!! No Mutual Chastity and No Exclusive Favoritism!
Looking for books like "Playing Along? I Can Do That Too (Ninefold Brocade)". Thanks for the recommendations, girls!!!
Palace Intrigue and Entering the Palace Through a Selection
Ancient-style romance. Transmigration or not, either is fine. Something that makes you think, where the female lead rises from a low-ranking palace position to a high one. The leads don't have to be each other's first.
Recommendations for Ancient or Modern Stories Without a Virgin Couple, for a Change from Reading So Many Stories with Chaste Leads
Ladies, please recommend historical or modern novels where the couple aren't each other's firsts. Completed stories preferred, completed stories! I've read too many books where they are each other's firsts and want a change of pace. Thanks, ladies!
Novels Where the Female Lead Enters the Palace Through the Selection and Becomes the Emperor's Consort
Are there any stories where the heroine enters the palace as a candidate in the imperial consort selection and becomes one of the emperor's consorts?
Any Good Palace-Intrigue Stories?
Looking for books like "After Signing In and Becoming Beautiful, I Became the Barren Tyrant’s Shield". I’d prefer it if the female lead didn’t fall in love.
The Ultimate Palace Intrigue Heroines
I once read a palace intrigue novel where the female lead was a neglected concubine's daughter. To change her situation, she planned to perform a dance associated with the current crown prince's mother at someone's birthday celebration. But the emperor took a liking to her, and she schemed her way into becoming his most cherished favorite. What was this book called?
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I have to say, the book is really good. The female lead is intelligent and comes from a good family, but when will she have a child? I'm so looking forward to it! Actually, this is quite a captivating palace intrigue novel, it's just a bit short-lived 🤭. Author, please update more! Once you reach the word count, you can start promoting the book, and the comment section will become more active. Keep it up! 🤭
It's so good! The female lead is so smart and amazing. I feel like if I were transported into this world, I wouldn't survive more than a few chapters. Author, keep up the good work!!
The characters created by the author are vivid and distinctive, making the reader hold their breath in suspense for their fate. The attention to detail is commendable; through the lines, one can feel the wonder of the world and the richness of emotions. This novel is gripping, with an engaging plot that captivates the reader.
Yes, the female lead is intelligent, and her family is all good. Her second sister married the emperor's brother, which is my favorite couple—they're so sweet! Don't let the mediocre rating fool you; it's really good. 😘
Wen Ruo 🆚 Yuan Zheng Wen Ruo's purpose in entering the palace was to become a favored concubine. She was granted the title of Xiaoyi during the imperial concubine selection because the Empress Dowager remembered her past. Later, amidst the melodious strains of the zither, they met in the bamboo grove. A secret scheme was hatched, culminating in the rescue of the emperor.
Overall, it's a satisfying read, with few frustrating moments. It's just too short. The male lead has just ascended the throne, and the female lead is among the first batch of concubines. With a small harem, she manages to defeat both the Empress and Consort Shu within a year. She becomes the highest-ranking concubine, then is promoted to Imperial Noble Consort.
Positive review. The pacing is tight and the plot is rich. The female lead is very intelligent and knows what she wants from beginning to end. It includes elements of palace intrigue, and the romance between the female lead and the emperor develops smoothly. Although there are a few minor setbacks, the female lead is generally the one who receives preferential treatment later on.
Having read quite a few palace intrigue novels, this one is truly amazing!!!
It's a great read. The female lead is very clear-headed and never changes her original intentions. The male lead isn't like other novelists who remain celibate for the female lead, but she doesn't fall in love with him. It's so good! 😘😘😘😘
I think this book is great for palace intrigue; the female lead is tactful and strategic. 👍👍👍 Overall, I think this book is excellent.