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Palace Intrigue: The Real Deal, Scheming at Every Turn, With a Transmigrated Female Lead 宫斗文，真宫斗，步步为营，勾心斗角，女主穿越

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A female lead who's deeply calculating, and was already used to family power struggles before she transmigrated. Any time period is fine.

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301 Poisoned Wine Down My Throat? My Game Has Only Just Begun! 毒酒穿肠？我的游戏，才刚开始！ Ultimate Domain极度领域Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted Poisoned wine down my throat? My game is only just beginning! —Reads—Score—14d adds
302 After I Died, I Reincarnated as an Orange Cat and Started Streaming. For the KPI, I Decisively Switched to Shipping Fourth Master! 我死后穿成橘猫开直播，为KPI果断改磕四爷！ Ultimate Domain极度领域Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted After I died, I transmigrated into an orange tabby and started livestreaming. For the sake of my KPIs, I decisively switched to shipping Fourth Master! —Reads—Score—14d adds
303 It's Not Easy Being a Noble Consort 贵妃不容易 Burning Dove燃鸠Ancient Romance553k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue, a villainous heroine who stays clear-headed throughout, power struggles, love and hate, a cast of women trapped in a feudal society, GhelpG] A belated leave notice: An elderly family member suddenly passed away last week, so I'm taking two weeks off, including last week and this week. I'll definitely resume updates after August 22. Noble Consort: Today, I'm going to climb to the top, no matter what! The story of a humble-born noble consort fighting her way up. From the imperial 51Reads8.4Score—14d adds
304 Reborn, the Noble Consort Only Wants to Be the Villain 重生后贵妃她只想当反派 Love Sleeping In爱睡懒觉Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + sweet romance + no angst] After being reborn, Ye Jiujiu takes her brash, don’t-mess-with-me attitude to the extreme: She kicks the meticulously dressed Consort Li into the water; She slips laxatives into the tea of the coquettish Consort Yun; She wreaks havoc at the flower-viewing banquet the Empress painstakingly prepared; The consorts all rush to the emperor to complain: The cool, dignified emperor says, “I established this harem solely to give the Noble Consort something to 3.5kReads9.1Score34914d adds
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🥦① One act of pampering lasts a lifetime 🌿② After being reborn, she only wants to be arrogant and domineering until she dies 🥦③ The female lead is clear-headed, delicate, and bright
305 Murder in the Palace 宫闱庶杀 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A palace selection changed the course of her life. She watched with her own eyes as her mother was murdered and her elder brother left disabled. She met him at the most helpless, wretched moment of her life, when she was caught between life and death. She thought he was the hope fate had sent her, thought he was everything. She fought her way out of the mire for him, risking her life and refusing to let go, only to discover that he could never love her more than the magnificent realm in his hear 99Reads8.6Score—14d adds
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These four books are a must!!! [1] Manipulating a chess piece, eventually losing control and falling in love with it. [2] The ending was finally a happy one. [3] Having this central palace is a blessing for the Great Wei and a blessing for the whole world. [4] The first 70% or so are reborn to seek revenge.
306 Qing Chen's Scheme 卿宸谋 Southward, Where the Shepherd's Flute Plays南有牧笛笙Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [Not a virginal romance, not a wish-fulfillment story. Read with caution! A story that could loosely be called an ancient Cinderella tale] [Traditional Historical Palace Intrigue]+ [Rich Plot]+ [A Mix of Sweetness and Heartbreak]+ [Slow-Burning Happy Ending] Autumn, Year Seventeen of the Nanyan era. The late emperor passed away, and his eleventh son, Xiao Yuning, ascended the throne, ushering in the Minghe era. In the third year of Minghe, the court decreed that officials of the fourth rank and 1.1kReads8.9Score13214d adds
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Does anyone understand? These books are way too much.
307 Blossoms in the Palace 宫闱花 Rice Ball米团子Ancient Romance805k WordsCompleted Everyone knew that Su Liuying, the prefect’s only daughter, had rejected a marriage proposal in public and sworn she would never marry Lou Yue, Prince An’s heir. Later, the entire Su family was wiped out, and Su Liuying became a palace servant. When they met again, he sat in the seat of power while she knelt before him. He lifted her chin and gently stroked it. “Do you regret it?” She lowered her eyes, tears of blood falling. “Please, help me!” “Fine!” He agreed, then used the dagger he had give 752Reads8.8Score11214d adds
308 Quick Transmigration: The Alluring Concubine's Rules of Survival and Plunder 快穿之妾室妖娆，生存掠夺守则 Yan Fei Loves Braised Pork爱吃甏肉的焱妃Ancient Romance2.8M WordsOngoing A note about the content: not every story is about concubines. Some also take place in modern times. These tragic concubines want to survive, and to do that, they have to fight and seize what they can. Jiang Chunxi transmigrates into the bodies of these concubines to complete her missions. Morality means nothing to her; all that matters is getting the job done. So what if her methods are underhanded and shameless? Concubine in the Duke's mansion: She secretly gets together with the heir under th 19kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds
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This is absolutely fantastic!!! A book you won't want to put down even if you stay up all night! Over 700,000 people are reading it online, and it's incredibly addictive! The plot is rich and varied, with interconnected storylines, and every chapter is fascinating! Definitely worth adding to your bookshelf!!!
309 Reborn in the Imperial Harem: The Empress's Scheme 后宫重生：皇后谋 Yan Fei晏菲Ancient Romance649k WordsCompleted After being framed for plotting against a royal heir, she was sent to the cold palace. Someone was determined to keep her from ever seeing daylight again, and a cup of poisoned wine was sent to end her life. As she lay dying, she finally learned who had harmed her and why, despite being the emperor’s sole favorite for six years, she had borne no children. She drank the poison, consumed by hatred, but her soul did not perish. She was reborn six years earlier, just as the imperial decree summoning 14Reads6.1Score—14d adds
310 Mo Anhuai Ci 墨桉淮辞 Desire for a Splendid Journey欲华游Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing In her previous life, everyone praised her for having an innocent heart. But sincerity couldn’t win sincerity in return, and she was always the one who got hurt. In this life, anyone who wrongs her will get taken down, no exceptions. “At the spring banquet, I’ll drink a cup of green wine and sing a song. Then I’ll make three wishes: first, may my beloved enjoy a thousand years of peace; second, may I find joy and have my wishes come true; third, may we be swallows beneath the rafters in our 4Reads7.2Score—14d adds
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Domestic infighting can also be considered a kind of infighting, right?
311 The Book Transmigrator Tears into the Reborn Woman, Even Ripping Out Her Hair Ornaments 穿书女手撕重生女，头花都扯掉了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted (Don’t worry about the rating. New books have few readers at first, but it will rise.) [A transmigrated woman takes on a reborn woman] [Fictional ancient setting, no need to nitpick] Gu Qingli transmigrated into a satisfying revenge novel about a woman reborn. She wasn’t the heroine, but the wicked supporting character who had killed her, and the first person the heroine would take revenge on after being reborn. Gu Qingli herself had been born into a political family. She was gentle, quiet, an 13.1kReads8.9Score1k14d adds
312 When An Lingrong Slays Her Way Through Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 当安陵容杀穿如懿传 The Mulberry Glow of Old Age Is Never Too Late岁岁桑榆非晚Female-Channel Fanfiction381k WordsCompleted An Lingrong: The meticulous and ruthless Sister An is back! Going from palace maid to empress dowager will be a piece of cake! . After being reborn, An Lingrong never expected to end up in Qianlong's harem. But this place is nothing like she remembers! (The Story of Ruyi and Empresses in the Palace don't share the same continuity, so this is more like a parallel new world.) · The older sister she wronged all her life has been possessed by an old woman who does nothing but stir up trouble. Go en 12.5kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds
313 Empress Lingyi: Yanwan, Give Me Back the Fortune You Stole 令懿皇后嬿婉：夺走的气运还给我 Jing Ning婧柠Female-Channel Fanfiction707k WordsCompleted [Story of Yanxi Palace fanfiction + lots of Ying Zhong pairing + sweet, satisfying happy ending + angst for Ruyi] Formerly titled: Empress Lingyi Yanwan: Give Me Back the Fortune You Stole No rivalry between women. No Ruyi-syndrome, and there are also warm sisterly moments, but revenge will be served without mercy. Reborn, Wei Yanwan thrived, avoiding every mistake that had once given her away. Together with Jinzong, who had also been reborn, she tore away Ruyi's hypocritical mask and reclaimed 8.3kReads9.6Score1k14d adds
314 Reborn as a Pregnant Villainous Princess, I Just Want to Stay Alive 穿成了揣崽的恶毒公主，只想苟命 Yaoyao Sunshine瑶瑶sunshineAncient Romance441k WordsCompleted [The score is new, so it may be low] [Transmigrate into a book + pregnant + survival first + sweet romance + the aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + happy ending] [Xiao Qinghuan, who only wants to survive and turn the tables + Qi Luo, who despises her at first but later can't help falling for her] Xiao Qinghuan, the legitimate princess of the Great Liang, forces herself on the poor top scholar Qi Luo for a night of passion. She gets pregnant as she hoped and marries him, causing troubl 4.6kReads7.2Score88014d adds
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This is a gentle, survival-focused ancient Chinese romance novel, without any scenes of tormenting the female lead. After transmigrating into the book, the female lead recognizes her inevitable fate and doesn't cling to romantic love. She focuses on her pregnancy while simultaneously planning for self-preservation: inventorying the storeroom to build up her wealth, cultivating loyal guards, comforting her impoverished mother-in-law and siblings, and warning the Crown Prince in advance to be wary of the seemingly gentle Fourth Prince. The male lead is initially cold and distant, but his attitude gradually changes as he observes the female lead's unusual maturity. The romance develops smoothly and naturally.
315 Dreamed I Was Poisoned to Death? The Wicked Consort Goes on a Rampage 梦到自己被毒死？恶毒贵妃杀疯了 Pour Me a Glass of Green Plum Wine来一杯青梅酒Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Not a pure romance + an all-villain cast + a heroine who kills + an indulgent hero + exclusive devotion from the start] [An aloof, ruthless, pleasure-seeking autocratic emperor vs. an arrogant, domineering, viciously cunning consort] Emperor Long'an had ruled for seven years. What people talked about most was his unusual hobby: keeping all kinds of fierce beasts and wild birds. Little did they know that the creatures who caught Emperor Long'an's interest were all in the harem's fighting ring. E 20kReads9.2Score2.1k14d adds
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[Already recommended][Already recommended][Already recommended] [Palace intrigue + Not a clean romance + All villains + Female lead is ruthless + Male lead is indulgent + Exclusive love from the start] [A cold and ruthless dictatorial emperor who manipulates everyone vs. An arrogant and ruthless concubine] Emperor Long'an has reigned for seven years, and what people talk about most is his hobby of raising all kinds of wild beasts and birds. Little do they know that the things Emperor Long'an is interested in are all in the arena of the harem. The hypocritical Empress Feng, who pretends to be a phoenix; the ruthless and cunning Consort Xiao; the cowardly and naive Consort Wang; the seemingly aloof Consort Ye.
316 An Lingrong Goes on a Rampage in Hongli's Harem 安陵容在弘历后宫杀疯了 Dizzy Circle蒙圈圈Female-Channel Fanfiction812k WordsCompleted [Fan Fiction, Palace Intrigue, Feel-Good Story with a Strong Female Lead] When she first entered the palace, she was insecure, sensitive, timid, and submissive. Anyone could trample her underfoot. Later, desperate to prove herself and stop others from looking down on her, she did whatever it took to rise to the top, winning glory for herself and her family. By then, she had become ruthless, suspicious, and numb. Her heart was exhausted, but she had no choice but to keep fighting. She, too, had c 1.4kReads9.1Score14914d adds
317 Hua Fei Livestreams a Dramatic Rewrite of Empresses in the Palace and Takes Over the Palace 华妃直播爆改甄嬛传，大杀四方 Autumn Hairtail秋鱽鱼Female-Channel Fanfiction401k WordsCompleted [Livestreaming\Transmigration\Rebirth\Palace Intrigue] When a bit-part actress who has spent years drifting between film sets, and a level-ten scholar of Empresses in the Palace, transmigrates into Empresses in the Palace as Consort Hua, a hopeless romantic, she is shaken to her core. I, Nian Shilan, have looks that make me the finest beauty among the Han Banners, and I'm a general's daughter with a distinguished family background. My brother, Nian Gengyao, is one of the court's greatest heroes. 68Reads—Score—14d adds
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A struggling actress from a humble background transmigrates into the body of Consort Hua in "The Legend of Zhen Huan," drastically altering her character and killing four men. Emperor Yongzheng, in his old age, chases after her, only to face a tragic end.
318 After I Transmigrated, I Became the Frail Moonlight of the Entire Imperial Harem 穿越后我成了全后宫的病弱白月光 Si Qian and Porridge司千和粥Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted Rising star Wan Lai'er transmigrates overnight and becomes Wan Jiaojiao, a palace lady who died just after entering the imperial palace of the Great Jin dynasty. With her “bounce back from the brink, refill the mana bar” skill, Wan Jiaojiao isn't afraid of a thing. As long as she's still breathing, she can't die. What?! The horse beside the Empress Dowager has bolted? Wan Jiaojiao says, “Leave it to me!” The Empress Dowager declares, “Jiaojiao saved my life. I want to see who in the harem dares 2.7kReads9.3Score40314d adds
319 Fragrant Bedchamber: The Eastern Palace Concubine's Lie-Flat Life 暖帐香：东宫侍妾的躺平日常 Jin Yu锦喻Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted [Raising a child + palace intrigue + ordinary transmigrator + not both leads’ first love, but doting romance] Xu Qinglu was transmigrated into the Xu family as their legitimate daughter. In the tenth year of Chengde, she was sent to the Eastern Palace as a concubine. After a year of cautiously serving the Crown Prince, walking on eggshells, she finally became pregnant. Having a daughter was all she needed. She would have been happy to live out her days peacefully in the palace. But when her daug 3kReads9.0Score23414d adds
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320 The Bewitching Consort's Soft Allure Wins the Favor of the Entire Harem 美人酥软，贵妃她宠冠六宫 Li Chengyi李橙意Ancient Romance895k WordsCompleted After the pitiful Jiang Suiwan transmigrated as Imperial Consort Tong, she landed straight at the pinnacle of life. She rolled up her sleeves, ready to work hard, only to discover: 1. She was Kangxi's first cousin. 2. Her family had power over everything. 3. She could freely rub the little bald head of baby Yinzhen. 4. ...She was destined to die young. It seemed she didn't need to work hard at all. As long as she ate, drank, enjoyed herself, and managed to stay alive, she'd have everything she c 11kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
321 Shock! Reborn on the Eve of My Family's Execution, I Say Let's Rebel 惊！重生回满门抄斩前夜，造反吧 Yi Yangcheng衣漾澄Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + feel-good story with a powerful heroine + family and country + political intrigue] A cool-headed, cunning heroine who plans several moves ahead + a brilliant, devoted yet restrained male lead who serves as a high-ranking official at the Court of Judicial Review In her previous life, the entire Ning family, loyal to the throne for generations, was slaughtered. To avenge them, Ning Zhiwei led an army of a hundred thousand to marry Su Mingjin, helping him with all her might as he rebelle 27.4kReads9.3Score3.3k14d adds
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▸ In her past life, Ning Zhiwei was betrayed by her scumbag husband and half-sister, and her 100,000-strong Ning family army became someone else's prize! ▸ Reborn on the eve of her family's execution—"The royal family wants the Ning family dead? Then this throne will be passed to someone else!" ▸ Tearing up the script to defy fate, she coldly watches the scumbag husband kneel and weep: "Approaching you was never for military power!" ▸ A powerful minister with captivating eyes stands with his sword: "Love is for you, for fighting on the battlefield, clearing all obstacles to help you ascend the throne!"
322 The Concubine's Guide to Self-Cultivation 为妾的自我修养 Yu Jian郁见Ancient Romance429k WordsOngoing Zhu Yan transmigrates as a merchant's daughter and becomes a pawn her family uses to avoid disaster. Her father sends her to Changning Marquis Xie An as a concubine. As a concubine, Zhu Yan stays true to herself. She doesn't compete, make a fuss, or draw attention. Who could have guessed that the Marquis of Changning would be so fortunate? When something happens to the royal family's only two heirs, the emperor chooses Xie An, a member of the imperial clan, to inherit the throne. If a concubine 6.3kReads9.2Score45014d adds
323 Beyond The Scholars: A Couple's Devotion 儒林史外，举案齐腰 Drunk Without the Moon醉是无月Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Whose ancestors’ graves are smoking green? Du Shaoqing married Sun Xiangxian! He’s cuckolded every other day, while the chickens fly and the dogs go wild. The young master has no interest in the imperial exams, but no one dotes on his wife like he does. The young lady elopes with a young guard, then breaks her promise in the dead of night, and no one finds out. The Sun sisters are seductive vixens, ruining one person after another. Ni Yanzhu’s search for her family is quite the adventure, but sh 16Reads8.3Score—14d adds
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Whose ancestral grave is emitting green smoke? Du Shaoqing married Sun Xiangxian [praise]. Wearing a green hat every few days, even the chickens and dogs jump when the cuckolds arrive. The young master has no heart for the imperial examinations, his wife is unmatched in his doting affections. The young lady eloped with the young guard, but was stood up late at night. The Sun sisters are vixen-like, harming this one and that one. The Taoist priest performed a ritual to capture the demon, but the opponent was human. The abusive scumbag Xiang Qianshan, a beast in human clothing but with a simple appearance. He sold his daughter first and then beat his wife; such a man is worse than a chicken. Fortunately, he met a greedy woman, and both fell into the trap and could not escape. Mrs. Wang remarried three times and was still powerful, slandering others as ghosts. The young woman from a wealthy family was beautiful, but her face was as black as charcoal, and she was ridiculed. The foolish scholar passed the imperial examinations, but then committed murder and arson. The third concubine did many bad things, even crawling into the pot when she saw a dead person. There are many interesting stories outside of the Confucian classics, just waiting for you to tell them from the beginning.
324 Better to Ascend the Throne Than Kneel, Cold-Faced, as the Mistress of the House 跪着冷脸做主母不如登基当皇帝 Three Whimpers嘤三声Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue in the first half + sharing power in government in the second half + female heir to the throne + a cast of lunatics + no romance + System clashes + ruthless heroine + heroine enters the palace with her child and marries again + a grab bag of elements] On the day she entered the palace, a voice appeared in Xie Xuzhen’s mind. It called itself the Comeback Palace Intrigue System, and said it had come to help Xie Xuzhen, who was about to enter the palace, reach the pinnacle of life. 1.9kReads9.1Score26714d adds
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The female protagonist isn't a kind person. She's overjoyed when the system tells her she's a demon empress with a daughter who is also an empress. She has a save system, but she's reluctant to rely on external aids, instead using her wit and strategic maneuvering to fight multiple systems single-handedly. All the characters are very vividly portrayed. Highly recommended. [Thumbs up]
325 The Bewitching Consort Goes Mad, Scheming Ruthlessly to Seize the Empress’s Throne 娘娘疯诱娇媚，狠毒宫斗疯夺后位 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance202k WordsCompleted [Doesn't love the emperor + single-mindedly plays palace politics + not mutually chaste + favored exclusively in the later stages + no idiotic palace scheming + the empress's throne! The empress's throne!] Lin Zhi Ruan concealed her looks until she entered the palace, only then revealing her true appearance. Before she died, Concubine Meng clutched her hand tightly and warned her never to show her real face before leaving the estate. Given the chance to enter the palace, Lin Zhi Ruan understood 298Reads7.5Score—14d adds
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Highly recommended... Highly recommended.
326 The Eastern Palace's Pampered Concubine: The Crown Prince Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife, and She Sets Her Sights on the Empress's Throne 东宫娇妾：太子宠妾灭妻目标后位 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Not a pure pairing, not a pure pairing [The prince’s concubine is not a pure pairing at first + she enters the palace soon after, and becomes his sole favorite after the palace struggles] [The heroine is clear-headed and career-minded, working her way up to the empress’s position] Since I’ve been granted the title of Worthy Lady, my goal should be the empress’s throne. The Crown Prince has been married for two years, but the Crown Princess has yet to bear him a child. The Empress personally choo 2.2kReads8.9Score18314d adds
327 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 23.1kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds
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Chapter 1 Nightmare of Fear Early spring had just ended, and the winter snow had barely melted, yet the chill still lingered. A carriage traveled along the post road, its whirring softly. The carriage was exceptionally quiet, with a faint, pleasant fragrance emanating from a corner. A couch was placed in the carriage, and on it, Jiang Zhen was fast asleep, their eyes closed. They were currently en route to the capital. The journey from Yunnan to the capital required traveling by water first, then by land, a trip that would take half a month. Although Jiang Zhen was merely a merchant's daughter, she had been pampered and spoiled since childhood, and later, she had relied mainly on willpower to persevere. Therefore, she felt exhausted before noon and decided to lie down for a nap. The two maids in the carriage were also dozing off.
328 The Noble Consort Rejects Love, Yet the Emperor Dotes on Her and Decrees Her Empress 贵妃不入爱河，皇上盛宠下旨封后 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [The leads aren't both chaste at first + he pampers her devotedly later + the emperor secretly helps her navigate palace intrigue + the heroine has no interest in loving the emperor and focuses on climbing the ranks.] Alternate-era setting [The emperor personally raises his future empress, then claims her in the night] The Yun family has a legitimate daughter, a peerless beauty hidden away in the general's manor. The prime minister's son came to propose, but didn't even get to see her. “I don't 1.5kReads9.1Score20914d adds
329 The Alluring Consort Climbs to the Phoenix Throne and Captures the Emperor's Heart at First Sight 尤物娘娘爬凤位，让皇上一见钟情 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + the emperor falls at first sight + palace intrigue and rising to power through favoritism + heroine’s acting skills + strong, clever heroine] Wen Shuyao loved only herself. Only losers loved men. Now that she had been granted the title of Attendant and ordered into the palace, she would make use of the emperor’s love at first sight. The emperor was merely a stepping stone for Wen Shuyao. It wouldn’t be hard to act like someone deeply in love with him. Wen Shuyao was the legitimat 5.1kReads9.0Score58714d adds
330 Wanfeng Palace 菀凤宫 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted [Doesn’t love the emperor + aims to become Empress Dowager + wants her own child to be crown prince + later receives exclusive devotion + palace intrigue, eliminates every consort in the harem] Note: They are not mutually faithful at first. The heroine gradually wins the emperor over with her schemes and tactics. Jiang Zhiwan was a general’s daughter who studied the art of poisoning, then accidentally poisoned herself to death. She transmigrated into a different fictional era, only to 299Reads8.8Score—14d adds
331 Qing Transmigration: Kangxi’s Beloved Concubine Raises Kids on Easy Mode 清穿康熙心尖宠：咸鱼贵妃养崽记 Lei Denuo, Who Likes Liang Fish喜欢良鱼的雷德诺Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Multi-World Transmigration] [Slow Transmigration] [System] [Overpowered Golden Finger] [Goofy] [Drama Queen] [Qing Dynasty Transmigration] [The Grave Robbers' Chronicles] Qing Wan transmigrates and immediately decides to coast through life, relying on her golden finger to stay alive. But then she's forced to awaken memories of her past life: Guan Qingwan, Nalan Xingde's second wife, the most unnecessary "third wheel" caught between his beloved first love, his cinnabar-mole sweetheart, and his m 2.6kReads7.0Score19214d adds
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When talking about palace intrigue, this Qing Dynasty time-travel novel is a must-mention. The female protagonist has a special ability: she enters the palace through the imperial concubine selection and navigates every step with meticulous planning. At the same time, she's often a master of acting, practically a drama queen.
332 The Scheming Crown Prince: His Crown Princess Is Rich and Ruthless 腹黑太子：太子妃她多金又凶残 Your Beloved Yun云的卿卿Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted Su Nuan, nicknamed Ninth Master, is the leader of an international mercenary outfit. After someone ambushes her and shoots her in the head, she wakes up in the body of the easily bullied Princess Consort of Prince Yi. On her wedding night, her husband and younger half-sister join forces to humiliate her. Without a word, she strikes back and beats the scumbag and his half-sister to a pulp. After getting divorced, she thrives and becomes Shopkeeper Su, the richest woman in the world. But a cer 837Reads9.0Score10014d adds
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Palace intrigue, a delightful surprise! ❤️
333 Sweet Everyday Life in the Prince’s Mansion 王府甜宠日常 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives 1v1 + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] Wen Sisi was crown princess for five years. The crown prince appeared to be a loving husband, but in truth he loathed her. From their wedding night onward, he sought out his concubines, and in the end he personally caused her death before elevating the concubine he loved to the position of his principal wife. Reborn, Wen Sisi ignored the crown prince's flirtatious hints and chose to marry Liu Xuan, Prince of Jingjiang, a man o 12.1kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds
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It's a good read. Aside from the female lead being reborn, everyone else is fairly normal; she's not superhumanly powerful, but she's intelligent and courageous… The story unfolds gently, making it a pleasant read…
334 The Little Highness Has a Screw Loose 小殿下他脑子有坑 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Sweet, bold, and outspoken young princess X gentle, seemingly innocent but secretly calculating young prince] Shi Sui transmigrated into the heroine of a classic tragic romance. In the original, the male and female leads' melodramatic love story tortured them from the first chapter to the penultimate one, and still ended in a tragic finale. Shi Sui: Bye-bye, then. I'll pick the devoted second male lead. Basically, it's a story about a laid-back girl using her wonderfully quirky imagination to s 12.9kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds
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🌸A pure palace intrigue novel. The female lead is clear-headed and genuine. It's not a double virgin story, and it's mostly sweet throughout, except for the ending... Which might be a little angsty [crying emoji]. "I'm much older now, aren't I? Do you still like me?" "Yes, I'm honored to have watched you grow from your twenties until now. I remember you when you were young, and I remember you now." 💫Follow Ion to find great books~
335 My Unlucky Sons in the Qing Dynasty 清穿之我的倒霉儿子们 Sunny Peach桃子晴朗Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Qing dynasty transmigration + happy-go-lucky heroine + sweet and naive + feel-good story + scheming + yandere + Qing dynasty + System + quick transmigration + the Myriad Worlds] No moral compass or bottom line. I write for fun, so don't leave a rating unless it's five stars. Let's show each other some respect. [The first volume is set in the Qing dynasty. After that come the immortal realms of the Myriad Worlds, the Qin dynasty, the Tang and Han dynasties, the Ming dynasty, modern entertainmen 4.5kReads9.1Score26414d adds
336 The Fourth Prince's Consort's Favor: Raising Children in the Inner Court 盛宠四福晋：后院养崽记 Wu Wu乌邬Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shu Wen transmigrates into the Fourth Prince's household in the Qing dynasty and becomes obsessed with raising children, while the Fourth Prince falls deeply in love with her. Shu Wen, a "seedling gardener," was on her way to Beijing to receive an award when a plane crash sent her transmigrating to the Qing dynasty. She wakes up as the Fourth Prince's principal wife, Lady Ulanara, the poor woman who spent the first half of her life trying to have children and the second half mourning Honghui. Sh 3.1kReads9.0Score25714d adds
337 The Empress Is Immune to All Poisons 娘娘她百毒不侵 Qing Qiuci卿秋辞Ancient Romance122k WordsOngoing She was a well-rounded young woman of the modern age, yet she transmigrated into a book and became a cannon-fodder supporting character who wouldn't survive past three chapters. To protect her family, and herself, Chu Xiangyi is determined to become empress. Power is both poison and medicine. From cannon fodder to empress, from "surviving" to "seizing power," she discovers that true victory isn't defeating your opponent, but changing the rules. —Reads—Score—14d adds
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It's a palace intrigue novel. The female lead transmigrates into a supporting female character and strives to win the emperor's favor to change her fate. She remains clear-headed throughout and only wants to retire peacefully.
338 A Qing Dynasty Noble Consort's Glorious Reign 清穿贵妃荣宠记 Yu Zhiwei予之微Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted A favored consort from the start? And the younger sister of Empress Xiaozhao, no less? Wasn’t she supposed to die young, with her daughter passing away in childhood? This time, she has both sons and daughters, and the emperor cherishes her like a treasure. Not only is he clingy, he has an overactive imagination, and Niu Hulu Baozhu is exhausted. After outliving Imperial Noble Consort Tong and Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, she becomes the highest-ranking woman in the imperial harem. All she wants i 3.8kReads8.8Score26314d adds
339 Qing Transmigration: The Empress’s Beloved White Moonlight 清穿：娇宠白月光皇后 Shao Shao邵韶Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted [Campus Writing Contest Short-to-Medium Novel] What am I supposed to do after transmigrating into the role of Qianlong’s empress? And not just any empress, but the famous virtuous Empress Fuca! The legendary woman who was Qianlong’s first love? More importantly, she bore several children, suffered through physical and emotional torment, and died young in her thirties! Fu Yueyan, who knows her history inside out in the modern world: This is too tragic. I want out! Scumbag Qianlong: Don’t be afrai 859Reads9.1Score—14d adds
340 The Spoiled Concubine's Daily Death Wish 宠妾作死日常 Fine Dust Beneath the Moon月下微尘Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted You have to die once to realize what you’ve missed, especially in a back courtyard full of endless intrigue! Before the selection, Wanyan Wanxi was the apple of her family’s eye. After she was chosen and entered the imperial household, she remembered her mother’s teachings: respect the principal consort and tread carefully in everything. She never sought the limelight. But who could have guessed that this very respect and sense of propriety would lead to her downfall? Returning to the beginnin 3.6kReads8.8Score26714d adds
341 Reborn, I’ll Make the Prince Dote on His Concubine and Cast Aside His Wife 重生归来，我要王爷宠妾灭妻 Chen Jia Weishuang沉葭微霜Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + strong heroine + household intrigue + secret identity + political schemes + marriage before love] A medical doctoral student accidentally transmigrates into the body of the Prime Minister’s legitimate daughter, only to become an ill-favored concubine in the prince’s household. Proud by nature, she only wants to live in peace, but the prince deliberately neglects her, and the principal wife keeps stirring up trouble. With nowhere left to turn, she decides to fight back. This tim 3Reads—Score—14d adds
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Very good, well-written, concise and to the point.
342 Reborn: The Fourth Prince's Consort Must Change Her Fate 重生：四爷福晋要改命 Huan Ziyuan幻紫菀Ancient Romance814k WordsCompleted [A Qing-dynasty native woman is reborn; not a clean romance] In one moment, she is reborn. Yiermu goes from being Emperor Yongzheng's empress to the cherished daughter of the Ulanara household. Thinking of Yinzhen's attitude toward her in her previous life, then looking at all the things she did, she wishes she could slap herself! Heaven has taken pity on her and given her the chance to live another life, so she will seize it. Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen, in this life, I, Ulanara Yiermu, will become you 1.7kReads9.2Score12914d adds
343 Reborn as the Scheming Female Side Character 穿成绿茶炮灰女配 Qiu Yunmo秋允沫Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead] [The heroine isn’t love-brained] She suddenly transmigrated into a book, becoming Bai Youwei, the cannon-fodder green tea supporting character in an old-fashioned romance novel. The original heroine, Song Yunfu, was a woman who had transmigrated into the story. She and Crown Prince Xuanyuan Che were forced into a romance, and Xuanyuan Che made Song Yunfu his side consort. Thus began their tale of love and hate. Bai Youwei was merely a pawn between them, constantly digging he 4Reads—Score—14d adds
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Palace intrigue, female-centric story, not featuring two virgins.
344 Transmigrated as Hoifa-Nara: I Slack Off and Still Get Promoted at Every Turn 穿成辉发那拉，摆烂升职一路开挂 Qi Shaojun柒少君Ancient Romance372k WordsOngoing Transmigrate + intelligent inner-court and palace intrigue + carefree farming and dog-raising + face-slapping and crushing scum + no romance-brained heroine + carefully plotting her way to cheat-level success and rise to empress (The early plot is a little slow to warm up, but it gets exciting later, so feel free to skip ahead. Palace intrigue is the main focus, with a romantic storyline involving Emperor Qianlong woven in. The heroine isn't blinded by love and has a clear goal: climbing the ran 7Reads—Score—14d adds
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A Qing Dynasty time-travel story about palace intrigue and power struggles. Watch as Consort Hui-fa-na-la uncovers the mastermind behind the power struggles within the inner court, and see Consort Xian rise from humble beginnings to become Empress. The story is a bit slow-paced at first, but the later plot is incredibly exciting. You can also skip around. The female lead is not love-struck; she is clear-headed, intelligent, and not a saint.
345 She’s Gone Mad! The Deposed Empress Raises a Child in the Cold Palace and Plots a Rebellion 疯了！废后她冷宫养崽要造反 When Clouds Warm, Flowers Bloom云暖花开Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Blurb: [A devoted one-to-one romance] + [raising children] + [medical skills] + [powerful leads] In her previous life, she loved too deeply and died in the Cold Palace. After transmigrating through several lifetimes, she is reborn. The moment she wakes... “Your Highness, it's a pair of twins, a boy and a girl! At last, you have a chance to rise above your station. This old servant will go tell His Majesty right away!” Leave the Cold Palace? Ning Yizhen's eyes turn icy. She's a brilliant all-roun 9.7kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds
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The rebellious empress gave birth in the cold palace, became an agronomist, and regained power. She eventually tamed the emperor, leading to a loving marriage and harmonious mother-son relationship. A great reading experience.
346 Cloud-Swept Hair and Flowerlike Beauty: Reborn as a Force to Be Reckoned With 云鬓花颜，重生一世狠角色 Fu Ya付雅Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + household intrigue + strong heroine + one-on-one romance + all-out action + female-led growth] Warning: This is a story focused purely on household intrigue, with little romance. It is a coming-of-age story centered on household battles, and it starts slowly. This is not a fast-paced novel. If you prefer fast-paced stories, feel free to move on. Thank you. Born into wealth, she was nevertheless surrounded by people plotting against her. Qin YunyI never imagined that her devoted husban 602Reads8.5Score11014d adds
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The ultimate in palace intrigue! The female lead is clear-headed, not a saint or a hypocrite, and her vengeful nature is absolutely adorable (⑉°з°)-♡ Everyone's got 800 cunning schemes; if you don't like it, come back and hit me ( ˃̶̤́ ꒳ ˂̶̤̀ )
347 The Transmigrated Female Assassin's Seventh Way to Die 穿越女杀手的第七种死法 Traveler of Qingya青崖时客Ancient Romance741k WordsCompleted Twenty-six-year-old office worker Qin Yan is practically a walking “Do Not Disturb” sign at work. Thanks to the “loving care” of her narcissistic parents, she’s unlocked the permanent “emotional detachment” skin, and even office gossip in the break room automatically triggers her soundproofing barrier. She survives each day on black coffee, and her cup even bears the haughty slogan, “Bitterer than life, and purer too.” Who could have guessed that her life-sustaining coffee would become her ticke 2Reads—Score—14d adds
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From time travel to amnesia, from assassination to shelter, from a mysterious identity to a grand palace intrigue... A captivating storyline awaits you!
348 Phoenix's Cry Across the Nine Heavens: The Poison Queen's Plot to Topple the Palace and Usurp the Throne 凤唳九霄：毒后谋宫覆皇权 The Polite Meow有礼貌的喵Ancient Romance486k WordsCompleted The worst thing I ever did was fall in love with the enemy who wiped out my entire family. The best thing I ever did was dare to stake my life on the hope that he would turn back. I am Chu Wan'er. On the surface, I am the empress of Mo Jingyuan. In truth, I am a avenger who infiltrated his side. I hate him for allowing Pei Dezhen to slaughter my Lan family. I hate him for keeping me caged in a gilded prison. I hate him because, even though his heart was moved, he never once spoke honestly to m 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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I got hooked on this story from someone else's post. They described it like this: pure palace intrigue, full of conspiracies and schemes, rife with power struggles, every character is a villain, everyone is intelligent, no idiotic supporting characters, even the air smells like a trap, heart-wrenching, tear-jerking… (There's too much to list here [laughing][laughing]). Anyway, that's how I got hooked. Overall, the later parts are especially good, the kind of story you can stay up all night to read.
349 After a 996 Workaholic Transmigrates, She's Forced into Family Feuds 996社畜穿越后被迫宅斗 Rise with the Wind乘风而起Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Shen Huining, an unlucky modern office drone, dies suddenly, but is lucky enough to transmigrate and be reborn. She thinks that becoming the daughter of an official means she can coast through life, eating and drinking to her heart’s content. In reality, her stepmother dislikes her, and her sisters scheme against her. Fortunately, her concubine mother knows how to keep the master’s favor and protect her, so life is still manageable. She had hoped to be an unambitious woman who could live quietly 4Reads—Score—14d adds
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Domestic power struggles are also great! The female protagonist is a time traveler, clear-headed and wise, strategizing step by step to turn the tables and achieve a comeback.
350 Wei Yanwan Returns to Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Ruyi, Step Aside 卫嬿婉回到如懿传，如懿请靠边站 The Master and the Master's Husband夫子和夫子夫Female-Channel Fanfiction562k WordsCompleted A gambling-addicted younger brother, a mother who drains her dry, a childhood sweetheart with no ambition, and her, bullied by the protagonists. Reborn on the day Wei Yanwan sends Yao Huang a peony. Jinzhong, wait for me to use the Emperor’s silver to support you. Warning: This story reflects only this novel’s point of view. 209Reads6.9Score—14d adds
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The palace intrigue novel *Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace* features a gambling-addicted younger brother, a bloodsucking mother, a childhood sweetheart with no ambition, and a girl bullied by the main characters. Reborn as Wei Yanwan, on the day she delivers the peonies, she says, "Jinzhong, wait until I use the Emperor's money to support you."