Any Recommendations for Historical Romance Novels with a Second Wife as the Heroine? 有没有女主是继室的古代言情小说推荐呀

1. 1 嫁 Married into a Wealthy Family as the Second Wife, I Won the Cold Husband's Heart 嫁入高门做继室，清冷夫君动了情 Luo Yin in Blue Robes青衫洛隐Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Muyun was the daughter of a minor prefect, and thought she would be free to live her life as she pleased. But then her elder sister died young, and her grandmother schemed against her. Her life was turned upside down. 734Reads6.5Score107Shelves

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   ① The female lead is the daughter of a prefect, and she thought she could live a happy and free life, but little did she know that the gears of fate were quietly turning. Because her older sister suddenly died young, her grandmother plotted to make her a second wife [almost crying]. ② The female lead is just like the title suggests, very laid-back! Before marrying the male lead, she knew that he had an indelible white moonlight—his deceased wife and childhood sweetheart—so she simply gave up and became a laid-back second wife. ③ A time-travel story! Before marrying the male lead, everyone disapproved of her, thinking she was unworthy of him. Marrying him was considered a step up, but she proved them wrong [facepalm]. She is tactful, independent, and clear-headed [thumbs up]. ④ The male lead is a playboy from the capital who suddenly reforms. Everyone is curious about the reason? Unexpectedly, he asks to marry a woman! [Shocked]

2. 2 佛 The Easygoing Second Wife 佛系继室 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance111k WordsCompleted From the moment Cui Jiangwan learns she’s to marry Marquis Wu’an Ji Huai, she knows the marquis still carries an irreplaceable first love in his heart. That woman was his late wife and his childhood sweetheart. So Cui Jiangwan plans to be a laid-back second wife and live with Ji Huai in mutual respect. 3kReads6.8Score215Shelves
3. 3 公 The Duke's Household's Second Wife 公府继妻 Bi Xin笔鑫Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + space + marriage first, love later] Who is the most outstanding man in the Great Qing Dynasty? Obviously Lu Rui, heir to the Duke’s mansion. They say the heir’s wife has died of illness, and he’s about to bring her younger sister into the mansion as his second wife. The Marquis of Zhongyong’s family is just a fallen noble house. To marry into the Duke’s mansion is a stroke of incredible luck. But what’s the name of the woman marrying the heir? Xie Wenwan? Isn’t she supposed to 7.7kReads8.8Score845Shelves
4. 4 继 The Second Wife Takes Charge 继室当道 The Lycoris Blooms荼蘼花开Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted Word around Shengjing is that Yan Chen, the Ninth Master of the Duke of Yan's household and the city's most notorious playboy, has turned over a new leaf. The reason is simple: he married a gentle, virtuous second wife. Just as everyone is applauding Ninth Master and praising him for mending his ways, they see him run out of the house in tears. Second wife: "Did you sleep with the concubine I arranged for you yesterday?" Ninth Master: "My dear, the cinnabar mark you gave me is still there..." 70Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 5 继 The Second Wife Refuses to Live Idly: She Fights and Scrambles Her Way to Becoming the Family’s Darling 继室拒绝咸鱼躺，又争又抢成团宠 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [A dazzling, pampered beauty who’s the spirited second wife vs. a stern, taciturn minister who’s no stickler for convention] [Devoted to each other + ancient-era marriage before love + an old flame reignited + age and personality gap] Jiang Yao, the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family of Jinling, was eighteen when she married the head of the Pei family in the capital as his second wife. She came from a humble family and was marrying into a powerful one, on top of being a second wife. No one 75.6kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves

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   A pampered noblewoman marries a powerful minister, and the second wife rises to prominence! The old house catches fire, but the rigid, powerful minister revels in it. You can be as willful as you want, I'll spoil you rotten. A sweet and loving marriage, love blossoming from marriage of convenience—this is what marrying the right person looks like! [Drooling]

6. 6 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 81.1kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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   The male lead is the emperor, and the female lead is the empress dowager.

7. 7 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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   ① This isn't really a story about a second wife, is it? The male lead has three adopted sons, and the female lead becomes their mother after marrying him. ② In the beginning, everyone thinks the female lead is a second wife, but later it turns out the male lead wasn't married, she's his first wife, and the children are adopted. ③ This is a pure story about a second wife; the female lead marries the male lead because of her stepson's scheme! ④ The male lead had two wives before the female lead, making her his third, and he has no children with his ex-wives.

8. 8 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Easily Tames the Prodigal Father and Son 漂亮继母，轻松拿捏纨绔父子 Piggy Who Loves Cilantro吃香菜的猪猪Ancient Romance614k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads are inexperienced, sweet pampering, love after marriage] In the novel The Marquis's Principal Wife, the heroine is a concubine-born daughter of the prime minister. She and her legitimate sister are reborn together. Before their rebirth, the heroine married a poor provincial graduate, while her sister married into the powerful Marquis of Yongyi's household as his second wife. But the Marquis of Yongyi's family falls under the emperor's suspicion, and the entire hou 4.5kReads9.0Score485Shelves

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   This is it, the plot is great.

9. 9 偷 After I Heard the Empress Dowager’s Thoughts, the Coldhearted Emperor Cracked 偷听继后心声后，冷心帝王破防了 Mango Sago, Yeah芒果西米露吖Ancient Romance512k WordsOngoing (The rating has just started and will rise) [Palace intrigue + mind reading + favored exclusively in the later chapters + not both virgins] Emperor Zhaohua had always thought his second empress, though dull-witted and taciturn, was dignified, virtuous, broad-minded, and gentle, making her a fine empress. Who could have guessed that one day, he would suddenly hear her thoughts? [Finally, it’s over. I was about to run out of acting skills.] [Men really are past their prime by twenty-five. What a s 93.6kReads8.4Score12.2kShelves

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   After that, starting from the point where the emperor could hear the empress's thoughts... The female protagonist grew up in the Northwest...

10. 10 穿 Transmigrated to the Apocalypse: A Tough Woman and Mother 穿越之末世女彪悍为母 Huachao Baiyu花朝白榆Female-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + transmigration into a book + strong female lead + Qing dynasty + Ming dynasty + Song dynasty + Republican era + period drama + cannon fodder + female supporting character + raising children + adorable kids + face-slapping + palace intrigue + household intrigue...] Wan Shijiao was trapped in a desperate situation at the end of the world. With the last of her supernatural powers, she charged at the zombie king and blew herself up, taking him down with her. She thought she was wel 1.1kReads7.2Score129Shelves

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    In *Dream of the Red Chamber*, she was originally intended to be Lin Ruhai's second wife (later elevated to the status of his legal wife). The two had a very good relationship and bore him children. Of course, the female lead didn't fawn over Lin Daiyu, nor did she want to interfere in her affairs or speak ill of the Jia family. 🌿🌿🌿

11. 11 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves
12. 12 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 60.3kReads9.6Score8.5kShelves
13. 13 爱 Love at First Sight: The Farmer's Daughter and the Landowner 爱了爱了，农女的员外郎 Lazy Fish in Summer咸鱼一夏Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Slice of life, no transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, a slow and steady story about imperial exams and getting rich. Here, “yuanwailang” is simply a colloquial term for a rich man.] The Su family of Zao Shu Village had nothing to their name. Su the eldest and Su the second were both old enough to marry, but because their family was poor, no one would consider them. One day, the matchmaker brought good news: Song, a wealthy man from town, was willing to offer ten taels of betrothal mon 5.3kReads8.9Score725Shelves
14. 14 填 The Second Wife 填房 Simple Mountain Birch朴实的山桠Ancient Romance281k WordsCompleted “Why should a second wife have lower status than the first? Why should the children of a second wife get a smaller share of the family fortune? I refuse to be anyone’s second wife.” When Qingfeng, who has transmigrated to ancient times, says this, it’s not only because she has witnessed the unfair treatment her aunt suffered as a second wife, but also because there is someone she loves in her heart. But after she says those words, her fate… One-on-one romance 3.3kReads8.9Score257Shelves

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    1. By a twist of fate, destiny plays tricks; the heroine loves unconditionally, yet also cuts ties cleanly and decisively… 2. Two noble ladies with similar destinies marry royal brothers… Initially, the heroine (a military woman) is in love with the younger brother, while the daughter of a civil official wants to marry the crown prince… Without female rivalry, the two admire each other, and the brothers pursue their respective wives… 3. A unique empress, prioritizing her own comfort…

15. 15 太 The Crown Prince's Second Consort 太子继妃 Withered Grass Lantern Berry枯草草灯笼果Ancient Romance142k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no System, no golden finger, pure fictional period romance] At eighteen, Shangguan Luo became the Crown Prince's second consort. The young man she had first fallen for loved someone else. She had only just let go and agreed to meet other young men when an imperial edict of marriage sent her into the Eastern Palace. She couldn't defy the emperor's command. Though she said she accepted her fate, in reality she kept “slacking off.” The Crown Prince thought he could accept a Crow 797Reads8.2Score117Shelves
16. 16 继 The Second Wife Is Bone-Deep Allure, and Lord Shen's Body Tells the Truth 继室娇媚入骨，沈大人身体很诚实 Swallowed Winter's Ice Shards咽了冬日冰渣Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Both devoted to each other + transmigration + the husband chases his wife after losing her + household intrigue + angst and sweetness After learning that her sweetheart was engaged to someone else, the original owner was so devastated that she jumped into a river to end her life. Just then, Jiang Sujin from the twenty-first century transmigrated into her body, and was rescued by Shen Yanfeng, the commander of the Imperial Guards. In front of everyone's eyes, the man held her, embraced her, and c 12.2kReads8.7Score987Shelves

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17. 17 继 The Reborn Second Wife’s Handbook 继室重生手册 Flowing Light流光Ancient Romance847k WordsCompleted When do the symptoms arise? At that moment when the lanterns are dim and the moon is half-bright. In her previous life, Chen Yining failed to see Xu Zeyu’s love for her. She was used by others, and in the end, she caused Xu Zeyu’s death and died miserable herself. Reborn in this life, Chen Yining will never again betray the person who loves her most in the world. 1.4kReads8.7Score147Shelves
18. 18 貌 After His Beautiful Second Wife Gives Up, the Ascetic Powerful Official Panics 貌美继室摆烂后，禁欲权臣他慌了 Shi Yang时鸯Ancient Romance579k WordsCompleted [Unconventional Rebirth + Everyday Household Scheming + Winning His Wife Back After Marriage + Raising a Child] At fifteen, Nan Zhiyuan married her brother-in-law as his second wife. For years, she was docile and gentle, serving her husband and stepson and giving birth to a daughter. Her husband, the cool and noble Xie Qingjue, treated her with distant indifference, but kept no concubines. She believed that deep down, he cared for her. But one day, Nan Zhiyuan woke to discover that the world was 5kReads7.8Score433Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a second wife who develops precognitive dreams and begins protecting her children. One conspiracy after another unfolds, which she skillfully resolves. The male protagonist is brave and resourceful; initially he struggles to express himself but later learns to charm his wife. It's a very good book.

19. 19 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    Here come some novels where the female lead is a second wife! They're all super good! [Thumbs up] First up, Liu Yan is a noble lady from a prestigious family. She acts with exemplary conduct, prioritizing national righteousness, and possesses ideals and a sense of responsibility. She becomes a renowned female official, and her legendary journey is full of exciting moments. Sisters who like this kind of story, come check it out! [Follow me]

20. 20 替 A Substitute Bride Becomes a Stepmother: The Marchioness Raises Her Children to Defy the Odds 替嫁当后娘，侯门主母养崽逆袭 Sweet Bean Paste Dumpling豆沙团团Ancient Romance495k WordsCompleted [Reborn + transmigration + substitute marriage + marquis household matriarch + stepmother raising children + household and palace intrigue + raising talented children + feel-good novel] Her legitimate elder sister is reborn and does everything she can to avoid marrying into the marquis household, which she says is a living hell. Sheng Mimi is a transmigrated illegitimate daughter, and she's ordered to take her sister's place and marry into that supposedly hellish household. The moment she arrive 13.2kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
21. 21 春 Radiant Spring 春光艳 Not Yet Cool未凉Ancient Romance988k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ye Baozhu had the worst luck imaginable. She married a scumbag who was a beast in human skin, and when she died, she made sure to take him down with her. At last, she had her revenge! So what was this business about being reborn? Perhaps Heaven had brought her back this time to repay her debts and return the kindness she had received? 1.6kReads8.7Score164Shelves
22. 22 穿 Reborn as a Stepmother, I Fight to Save My Pregnancy in the Marquis's Manor 穿成继母，我在侯府拼命保胎 Nan Shan楠珊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Soul transmigration, a powerful heroine’s growth story, the ex-husband’s road to redemption, and a terrible ex-husband appears early on] Lin Yi transmigrates into the body of Yan Muyun’s second wife, only to hear the news that the Marquis of Zhengyang has died. It should have been the perfect start: a wealthy widow with plenty of leisure time. But then the doctor tells her she’s pregnant! The unborn child of the Marquis of Zhengyang is a precious treasure, the darling of all the capital even be 1.2kReads8.8Score354Shelves
23. 23 反 Is the Villainous Stepmother Having a Headache Again Today? 反派继母今天又头疼了吗！ yoo Qingjinyoo青衿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book, Adorable Kids, Lighthearted, Feel-Good] At a critical moment in a corporate acquisition, Ruan Tao, who had been working through the night for several days, suddenly died. When she opens her eyes, she finds she’s transmigrated into a book and become the vicious stepmother villain. In the end, she’ll turn into a stumbling block in the romance between the male and female leads, and successfully get herself killed! Ruan Tao lazily crosses her legs and leisurely flips throu 3.2kReads9.2Score289Shelves
24. 24 侯 The Marquis's Delicate Jade Beauty 侯爷的碧玉小娇妻 No Sugar in My Cream奶油不用加糖Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted After a scheme goes awry, Li An'an, a maid, unexpectedly becomes pregnant with the child of the Marquis of Wuxuan. Their vastly different stations bring them together, and thanks to the child, as well as her kind and lovable nature, she gradually wins the heart of the lofty man. Note: This story is set in an alternate world. Please don't take the historical places and names too seriously; they're all made up by the author. 850Reads8.7Score105Shelves

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    1. The female lead is the daughter of a prefect, and the male lead is a refined and high-ranking official seventeen years her senior. 2. After losing his wife and son, the male lead does not remarry. Due to a scheme, he has a child with the female lead, and they gradually fall in love. 3. The male lead is the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, a righteous and incorruptible official in the eyes of the people. However, in the female lead's eyes, he is cold, ruthless, and indifferent, not a good person. When his younger brother is wrongfully imprisoned, the female lead goes to plead for him but ends up getting herself imprisoned. It's incredibly good!

25. 25 不 I Won’t Be a Powerful Official’s Concubine, I Just Want to Farm 不做权臣外室，我只想种田 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted As the head of the Court of Judicial Review, Huo Yanzheng is known among the people of the capital as an upright official who solves cases with uncanny skill. But to Su Lingwan, he is cold and heartless, standing by with folded arms. He hardly seems like a good person. So whenever Huo Yanzheng comes to eat at her noodle shop, she secretly gives him two extra side dishes or adds another braised egg to his order. She is timid by nature and has no one to rely on. She can only hope that, in return f 7kReads8.9Score650Shelves
26. 26 娇 The Delicate Concubine Wept, and the Paranoid Minister's Heart Trembled 娇娇外室一哭，偏执权臣心颤了 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple + food + sweet everyday romance] The third son of the Pei family, Pei Sanlang, was as refined as the moon and a gentle breeze, and scrupulously proper. He was the secret crush of the capital's noblewomen. Yet when this man, who kept his distance from women, returned from the south, he brought back a bewitchingly beautiful mistress. Xi Ning was that mistress. Everyone said Pei Zhao was peerlessly handsome, but only she knew that Pei Zhao had bought her to conceal his "condition. 6kReads8.9Score442Shelves

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    Pei Zhaolang, the third son of the Pei family, is a man of impeccable character and refined manners, the object of many affections among the noble ladies of the capital. However, this man, who is averse to women, returns from his trip to the south with a bewitching mistress. Yes, the female lead is this mistress. Everyone says Pei Zhaolang is exceptionally handsome, but only she knows that she was bought to cover up his 'hidden ailment.' After returning to the capital, she has been kept in the outer courtyard and has never been summoned. She is quite content, running a shop selling food and occasionally teasing the young master. But someone, however, has a dark expression on his face.

27. 27 通 Her Slender Waist and Jade-Like Beauty Drive the Reserved Crown Prince Out of Control 通房细腰玉颜，引清冷太子失控了 Xiao Lizhi小荔稚Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Both leads devoted to each other + sweet romance + male lead is hopelessly in love!] [Delicate, soft-waisted chamber maid × noble, aloof crown prince] Nian Yao was the lowliest maid in the inner palace, yet she had a face as beautiful as a hibiscus. Unfortunately, she was frail and the daughter of a criminal, someone everyone could bully. But nobody knew that whenever Nian Yao was moved by desire, a begonia flower bloomed on her right shoulder, alluring and radiant. Except the noble, 2.1kReads8.9Score209Shelves
28. 28 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.2kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
29. 29 娇 The Pretty Maid Has Her Ways, and the Cool-Headed Chief Minister Can’t Resist Her 娇美通房手段高，清冷首辅不经撩 Hua Yao花杳Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted (Both devoted only to each other + sweet romance + doting husband + no nasty characters + everyone’s favorite + shopping-space dimension + secret identity + adorable baby + runaway pregnant heroine) [Clear-eyed, stunning, flirtatious heroine vs. reserved, sultry powerful official who can be both wolfish and cuddly, a fatherly male lead] After getting drunk, Yu Zhi opened her eyes to find herself transformed into a stunning little concubine who had been sent to the Chief Minister’s bed! Rumor had 709Reads9.0Score127Shelves
30. 30 娇 With the Adorable Beauty at His Side, Even the Cold-Blooded Powerful Official Is Stirred by Mortal Desires 娇娇在侧，冷戾权臣也被撩动凡心 Floating Snow Returning飘飘回雪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion, sweet romance] Su Jiaojiao transmigrates with no grand ambitions. She only wants to make money, enjoy life, and be free. But her stunning looks catch the eye of Song Chi, the Prince of Jiangnan. He falls for her at first sight, and has only one thought when he sees her: I want her! “You're a merchant's daughter. It's your honor to be my concubine.” “I want to be your girlfriend.” “Your girlfriend? What's that?” “We can kiss, cuddle, and sleep together. No titles, no strings att 55.8kReads9.0Score7kShelves
31. 31 权 The Powerful Minister’s Concubine 权臣的瘦马通房 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted A devoted couple, sweet romance, and a wife-chasing journey of regret A Yuan was famous in Yangzhou as a slender beauty, with skin as smooth as jade and beauty as radiant as peach blossoms. Every frown and smile of hers could captivate the heart. Later, she was sold into the Marquis of Anning's household. The old madam took a liking to her and assigned her to serve as a bedchamber maid to Wei Xun, the heir to the marquis's title. Wei Xun was aloof and indifferent by nature. More than anything, h 4kReads8.5Score439Shelves
32. 32 软 Soft Waist, Beguiling Bones 软酥腰，娇妾媚骨生香 Meow-Flavored Toffee喵味太妃糖Ancient Romance724k WordsCompleted After one wild night, Song Yihuan was set up by her elder sister and made into a surrogate. No one knew that by day, her elder sister lived in perfect harmony with Ji Lingchuan, heir to Prince Ning, while by night, Song Yihuan took her place, spending the nights in his arms because her sister could not conceive. Song Yihuan thought that once she gave birth, she would finally be free of it all. But the moment the child was born, her sister dropped her virtuous facade and tried to kill the mother 524Reads9.2Score216Shelves
33. 33 穿 I Transmigrated as a Delicate Concubine, and Drove the Chaste Heir Mad with Desire 穿成娇软外室，把禁欲世子撩疯了 Sweet Romance Darling甜文小宝贝Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [Ex-wife-chasing redemption arc + silly comedy + food + adorable baby] Keep being a simp, and in the end you'll get everything! After working late into the night, office worker Su Mulan opens her eyes to find herself a woman whose family has been confiscated and who has been exiled to a brothel. Just as Su Mulan learns the brothel's eighty-one techniques for pleasing men, the eldest legitimate son of the Xie family takes an interest in her. Her golden finger lets her turn mountains into gold, bu 620Reads8.5Score101Shelves
34. 34 纯 The Pure and Alluring Maid Has Wised Up, and the Coldhearted Minister Can’t Take It 纯欲丫鬟开了窍，清冷权臣受不住 Fat Mom Is a Little Fierce胖妈有点虎Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [Brilliant maid VS aloof, unhinged powerful minister; sweet and angsty romance, fiercely doting, devoted couple] Hua Ying was born precocious, with a mind bordering on the supernatural. She was the eldest daughter of the Hua family of Jincheng. As a child, she took a miraculous medicine called the Frost Spirit Flower for an illness. It attracted a deadly threat, and the Hua family was wiped out overnight. To stay alive and find out who was responsible, she hid her identity, pretended to be dul 1kReads6.9Score145Shelves
35. 35 娇 The Cherished Second Wife 娇宠继室 Free Cat自由的猫Ancient Romance130k WordsCompleted Reborn into a new life, Gui Qingrou refuses to be a caged bird in the inner quarters. But on one side, the Earl of Qingchang clings to her like a dog-skin plaster, refusing to leave her alone. On the other, her betrothed, chosen for her by the matchmakers, is forcing her into a bridal sedan. * At first, Xiao Zhixian thinks Gui Qingrou is a shallow woman with no ambition. Later, he discovers she's not nearly as bad as the rumors make her out to be. As he watches over her, he grows protective 319Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    In this world filled with stories of concubines, the currently popular novel is "The Empress Dowager." The female protagonist transmigrates and becomes the empress dowager; her virtue and her refusal to vie for favor are her greatest strengths. In "The Emperor's Intrigue: The Empress Dowager's Counterattack," the emperor's initial indifference gradually turns into affection, and she subtly influences everyone in the palace, even the supreme emperor himself.

36. 36 成 After Becoming His Second Wife, I Brought the Duke Back to Life 成为续弦后，我把国公爷盘活了 Bi Xin笔鑫Ancient Romance642k WordsCompleted Lin Xiaoman transmigrated into a book, becoming the male lead's second wife, a foolish woman destined to die young in a romance novel. The original owner was intellectually impaired, and on their wedding night, she drugged the male lead. She also listened to his stepmother and plotted to harm his son. In the end, the male lead tossed her straight into a den of beggars. Thinking of the original owner's tragic fate, Lin Xiaoman trembled with fear. But what could she do? By the time she woke up, th 1.6kReads8.0Score146Shelves

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    A newly published book about second wives, it's good.

37. 37 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    Xiao Yan, that madman, appears cold and ruthless on the surface, but when his hand was bandaged, he didn't even dare to breathe loudly. Su Qianqian remarked that this generation of villains was incredibly difficult to manage; even treating an injury required a bonus lesson in modern medicine. [Thumbs up]

38. 38 再 The Joy of Remarrying 再醮之喜 Morning Dew晨曦雨露Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn + Sweet Romance + Second Marriage + Rugged Hero Song Jinniang’s husband, Xiao Jingran, caught the eye of the Prince of Jin’s daughter. Song Jinniang, his officially wedded wife, was reduced to the status of a mistress, and even her son became a despised illegitimate child. In the end, mother and son both died. Given another life, Song Jinniang returned to the day before she was supposed to enter the capital. This time, she had no hope left for that heartless beast. She took her son, chang 11.5kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    These are books you can read.

39. 39 首 The Chief Minister's Beloved Concubine 首辅大人的宠妾 August Snow八月雪Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Siyue, a servant in the Gu household, has raven-black hair and snow-white skin. She is as enchanting as a lotus fairy, and her only wish is to save enough money to leave the estate. What she doesn’t know is that Gu Rongheng, the eldest son of the Gu family, has long had his eye on her and already considers her his own. Gu Rongheng, the Grand Secretary, lays trap after trap, leaving her no chance to escape. A lowly maid can never escape a nobleman’s grasp. When Gu Heng becomes engaged, she is for 7kReads8.3Score505Shelves

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    🌈🌈① The male and female leads are both intelligent and brave, decisive in their actions, and their emotional development is vividly and delicately written. The content is concise and clear, and the story structure is excellent. ② The content is fast-paced and the structure is rigorous. It skillfully blends the intrigues of the inner court and the political landscape, creating a gripping and suspenseful experience! The characters' emotions are nuanced, and I especially love the male lead; he is very refined and cultured.

40. 40 继 A Second Wife's Survival Guide 继室生存手册 Ali Little Kitty阿里小喵Ancient Romance900k WordsCompleted She thought she'd grow old and die in the palace, but even after leaving and getting married, she was still destined for a life of toil. On their wedding night, her husband eloped with a widow, leaving his new bride a pile of debts and a household full of elderly and children to care for. There were several generations of in-laws above her, cheap children below, and concubines by the dozen. The moment she opened her eyes, dozens of mouths were waiting for her to earn money and feed them. Just wh 40Reads6.6Score—Shelves
41. 41 穿 A Laid-Back Life as a Concubine After Transmigrating Into a Book 穿书成为妾室后的咸鱼日常 Rose and Begonia蔷薇海棠Ancient Romance645k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a book] [Everyday child-rearing] [No golden finger] [Not a clean romance, proceed with caution] Lin Siyao never expected that reading a novel would send her straight into the story, as the concubine of Prince Qin, Zhao Hanqian, who died in her bridal sedan before she could even enter his household. In this feudal dynasty, where social ranks are rigidly enforced, Lin Siyao has heard that another transmigrator was branded a demon and burned to death. She doesn't dare entertain 4.2kReads8.7Score275Shelves

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    In the first book, the female lead transmigrated into the body of the original second wife, becoming a minor supporting character. On her wedding day, she had to perform the marriage ceremony with a rooster, and the heir went to a brothel. That night, she confronted him with a kitchen knife and forced him to return to the manor. [Thumbs up] In the second book, the male lead disappeared right after her marriage, and she accidentally became a widow. During the wedding ceremony, her stepson gave her a hard time. [Angry] She didn't want to get involved, but he had given her too much, so she decided to use modern education to wake him up.

42. 42 震 Shocking! The Lazy Concubine Is Spoiled by the Cold, Distant Prince 震惊！咸鱼妾室被清冷王爷宠翻了 Liu Yueshao柳月韶Ancient Romance542k WordsCompleted [Only each other, and no one else.] Gu Jiaorong transmigrated into a book, becoming the male lead's doomed concubine. In front of her was the virtuous reborn princess consort, and behind her was the much-adored woman who had transmigrated from another world. Gu Jiaorong was merely an insignificant concubine, and the first one destined to be sacrificed. The princess consort smiled gently at her. “Jiaorong, you’ve served the prince since childhood. Now that I’ve entered the household, it’s only ri 866Reads7.2Score101Shelves
43. 43 不 No More Slacking: The Prince’s Favorite Concubine’s Daily Grind 不当咸鱼，王府宠妾的内卷日常 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cutthroat household competition + no slacking off + ambitious heroine] Shen Wei, a die-hard rat-race fanatic, transmigrated into the lowest-ranking maid in a prince’s manor. Prince Yan held a position of great prestige, but all his wives and concubines had given up trying. The princess consort, born to a prestigious family, was as aloof as a chrysanthemum. The secondary consort wanted lifelong monogamy. The reborn woman had lost all hope in Prince Yan and was content to lie fla 68.4kReads9.4Score8.7kShelves
44. 44 继 The Difficult Life of a Second Wife 继室难为 San Shui三水Ancient Romance465k WordsCompleted A single marriage ceremony mistakenly pairs Pei Xiurong with Gu Yuanqing. But standing between them are more than just a disapproving, difficult mother-in-law, a scheming stepmother and stepsister, and the intrigues of the inner household. There is also the cold distance of the children from the first wife. Amid the deep courtyards and layers of conspiracy, the legitimate daughter becomes a second wife for the first time and carefully schemes her way to a bright future! 413Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Although it received a low score, it was really good, and the plot was decent.

45. 45 国 The Duke's Second Wife Wins People Over with Food 国公爷的继室以食服人 Golden and Silver Mantou金银小馒头Ancient Romance656k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Gourmet Food + Pocket Dimension + Marriage Before Love] Su Ruyi, a top-tier star among food bloggers on a popular platform, unexpectedly transmigrates to another world after a gas leak! On the very day of her wedding, Su Ruyi, the only legitimate daughter of the Minister's household, accidentally bumps her head and passes out! She is a brilliant cook, fair-skinned and beautiful, an outstanding modern woman. The other her has skin like ice and bones like jade, is charming and li 223Reads6.2Score103Shelves
46. 46 侯 The Marquis's Second Wife 侯门继室 The Little Fish Who Drowned溺水的小鱼Ancient Romance878k WordsCompleted Gu Siwan transmigrates to ancient times and becomes an unfavored concubine-born daughter of the Prime Minister's household. She has tried her best to keep a low profile and stay out of trouble. But her legitimate older sister keeps bullying her, and her aunt still can't stand her, so she's determined to marry her off as the Marquis's heir's second wife. Could there be something wrong with the heir? She has to find out. Otherwise, if she marries him without knowing the truth, a hard life will be 217Reads6.1Score—Shelves
47. 47 读 Mind Reading: Help! Your Father-in-Law Is Impossible to Woo, Crown Princess 读心术：救命！太子妃你爹太难撩 A Tumbler That Won't Fall一颗不倒翁Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + System + Transmigrate into a Book + Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple] Jiang Fu transmigrated. The bad news: she became a cannon-fodder supporting female character. The good news: the female lead's father saved her. The bad news: the original cannon-fodder asked Jiang Fu to give her a different life. No more being cannon fodder: she wanted a lifetime of happiness and to marry well. The good news: Jiang Fu was rescued from the water by the female lead's father, making hi 27.7kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    [Mind Reading + System + Transmigration + Arranged Marriage + Both are Clean] Jiang Fu transmigrated into the cannon fodder female supporting character. Good news: she was saved by the female lead's father. Bad news: the original cannon fodder body asked Jiang Fu to give her a different life, not to be a cannon fodder, but to have a happy life and marry into a wealthy family. Good news: Jiang Fu was rescued from the water by the female lead's father (perfect for framing). After all, the female lead's father was single and a high-ranking official in the capital. [What's that saying again? "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, for ye may ye have no flowers left to pluck!"] Also, the original cannon fodder body's tragic fate was all orchestrated by the crown prince male lead. So, if she became the crown prince's mother-in-law... Jiang Fu felt she was too clever, so... "Waaah, Duke, you've ruined my innocence, you have to take responsibility." Zhao Yuan: He thinks he hit his head when he saved her, he thinks his brain is damaged, he heard that vicious girl's inner thoughts. And she wasn't just vicious, she was also... Utterly shameless. Zhao Yuan: If I'd known it would be like this, I should have drowned you. Jiang Fu: Never mind, I'll just kiss you first, leave a mark. The Duke, publicly humiliated... His reputation is ruined... Ugh, I want to strangle him. Thinks I'm too old? What is the Duke trying to prove with his actions? Like an old ox, only knowing how to use brute force? Not even as good as a male prostitute at Qingyun Tower? What tower? When did such a place appear in the capital?

48. 48 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, packed with exciting moments, and the writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Kissing emoji]

49. 49 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score137Shelves

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    Take a close look; it's addictive. It features characters with political acumen and ambition, a broad vision and a strong sense of national duty, deep affection and domineering nature, prioritizing career over romance.

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