Family-Intrigue Stories! I Want One Like The Story of Minglan!! 宅斗宅斗！要像知否那样的宅斗文！！

1. 301 侯 The Marquis’s Noble Concubine 侯门贵妾 Ali Little Kitty阿里小喵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Lin Yingxiu gave everything she had, earning money to support her parents-in-law and paying for her husband to study. Once he passed the imperial examinations, he brought home a highborn bride. She had already prepared herself to be a virtuous, accommodating wife, but instead he demoted her from wife to concubine, and the new bride had her sold off... In this life, Lin Yingxiu vows to be a little more selfish. She won't give everything to a man again, only to be kicked asid 874Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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   I recommend these two books 1. It's not easy being a woman; it's even harder being a woman in ancient times. 2. The family surrounding the Duke of Wei's mansion

2. 302 惜 Cherished Niao 惜嫋 Huo Sheng霍笙Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast of women in ancient times + growth through hardship + transmigration + mutual devotion + happy ending] Does anyone remember? In the Huai River region, there once lived a group of women who were beautiful, gentle, and skilled in music, dance, calligraphy, and painting, yet whose fates were full of hardship. Chu Xia transmigrates from the modern world to an unnamed dynasty and is raised in a great mansion. Caught in the schemes of a salt merchant’s household and the ups and downs al 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates into a poor family. She goes up the mountain to gather herbs to save the male protagonist, who is later sold and raised as a "skinny horse" (a euphemism for a prostitute). I especially love the sisterly bond in this part; their studies in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting are so reminiscent of our school days. Later, she is sent away by her master's family and moves between several places. Read it yourself!

3. 303 反EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 I Keep a Fat Rabbit家养了只肥兔Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 343.1kReads9.5Score39kShelves
4. 304 谁 What Kind of Concubine Bears Four Sons and a Daughter, Then Becomes a Noble Consort? 谁家通房生四儿一女，还当贵妃啊 Autumn Is Long秋很长Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + One-on-one romance + Many children + Sweet romance + Inner- and imperial-palace intrigue] In the fortieth year of the Xihe era, Lüqing became a concubine-in-waiting to Prince Jin. She knew full well that she had to earn Prince Jin's favor and give birth to a child as soon as possible if she wanted to secure her place in the prince's household. For eight years, she contended with the other women in the inner court, using every means at her disposal to 26.7kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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   🍉🍉 Beyond the imperial court, these novels often delve into the power struggles within aristocratic mansions. The intricate web of family feuds, conflicts between legitimate and illegitimate children, and rivalries between wives and concubines keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Through nuanced portrayals of characters' psychology and in-depth exploration of family relationships, the authors allow readers to deeply experience the cruelty and complexity of these power struggles.

5. 305 妻 The Wife Takes It Easy, the Husband Lives in Comfort 妻闲夫贵 Light Summer轻夏Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted In her past life, Shen Qingwei attended a girls’ school, excelled at her studies, and competed to be the best at everything. She became so formidable that no one would marry her. In the end, the emperor recruited her and issued an edict making her a worthy consort in his harem. She had so little to do that she eventually bored herself to death. Reborn, Shen Qingwei just wants to be an ordinary little woman. So why is that short-lived prince from her previous life coming after her? Help... I’m no 271Reads6.7Score—Shelves
6. 306 神 God-Tier Choices: This Beast Tamer Is a Little Too Fierce 神级选择：这个御兽师有亿点生猛 Three Winds 11三风11Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Beast taming + choices + comedy + nonsense + one female lead (no female lead) = ?] When Chen Shu wakes up, he finds that he has transmigrated to a parallel world where beast taming reigns supreme, and he has bound himself to a Divine-Level Choice System! Every choice he makes earns him all kinds of rewards! With the System’s help, his pets grow increasingly monstrous: a slime that can sit on a dragon and crush it to death, a husky that can blast a phoenix to tears with elemental skills, and a.. 179.3kReads9.7Score21.4kShelves
7. 307 娘 The Empress Doesn’t Care 娘娘不在乎 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + Marriage first, love later + Fictional era] [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Though Qiao Qingyi is a concubine’s daughter, her legitimate mother never treated her harshly. In fact, she raised her like her own child. But when her elder sister’s marriage arrangements change, the match that was supposed to be hers falls to Qiao Qingyi instead. To repay her legitimate mother’s kindness, Qiao Qingyi w 320Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a palace intrigue/domestic power struggle novel. The main plot revolves around the romance between the male and female leads, while the secondary plot involves the female supporting characters' palace intrigue.

8. 308 范 Moonlit Nights at the Fan Estate: A Concubine-Born Daughter's Household Rivalry 范府烟月：庶女的宅斗传奇 Chuan Caowu川草乌Ancient Romance188k WordsOngoing In a family that does good deeds, blessings linger in secret, yet within this sprawling mansion they are as elusive and mysterious as mist. A legacy of blessings remains, a legacy of blessings remains: a cherished daughter in peril suddenly finds help from a benefactor. Thank her mother, thank her mother: the good deeds of the past seem to reach out from the unseen world to lend a hand. We urge people to help the poor and aid those in need, but who could have guessed that behind these good deeds —Reads—Score325Shelves

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   This is a domestic drama novel that absolutely rivals "The Story of Minglan." The author's world-building is also very grand; you definitely won't regret reading it.

9. 309 为 The Professional Ethics of a Concubine 为妾的职业操守 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] Ye Qingzhi, an overworked office drone, transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Jiangyang Marquis’s household. Since she’s here, she might as well go crazy. Being a concubine is just changing workplaces. She doesn’t need to get emotionally involved. She can simply treat herself like a tool. Ye Qingzhi’s career goal: convince both the marquis and the principal wife to take responsibility for her and protect her. Ye Qingzhi’s workplace motto: Life is short. We’re al 31.9kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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   Ye Qingzhi was a notorious workaholic in modern society, her relentless work ethic and competitive spirit unmatched by most. Who could possibly outdo her? But a strange time-travel event brought her to the Jiangyang Marquis's mansion, where she became a concubine. However, Ye Qingzhi felt that this concubine's status was simply like working in a different place, remaining completely indifferent. 😉

10. 310 风 The Mirror of Splendor 风华鉴 Xiao Yun晓云Ancient Romance4.4M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the short drama of the same name] In her previous life, Wen Wan was too muddleheaded to understand much. Xiao Chen stood by her for half his life, yet all she knew was that the man was called Xiao Chen. This time around, she wanted to live with her eyes open, but Xiao Chen was the one who had become muddleheaded. Wen Wan: “It’s all right, Xiao Chen. I’m here.” Xiao Chen: “Please step aside, miss.” The person Xiao Chen least wants to see in this life is Wen Wan. He coul 2.1kReads8.8Score271Shelves

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    The first book is about dual rebirth, with humorous language; those who like a slow pace should check it out. [Heart][heart][heart] The second book is very delicately written. It has a bit of a Dream of Red Mansions feel to it. Although it's a time-travel novel, it's not cliché at all; it's very good and has already been published. [Heart][heart][heart] The third book is about Mo Lan's comeback, hahaha!

11. 311 黑 The Black Lotus Consort: My Acting Reigns Supreme in the Harem 黑莲花宠妃，本宫演技冠绝后宫 Waiting for the Flowers' Strings待花弦Ancient Romance247k WordsOngoing Palace intrigue + black lotus + crushing scumbags and rising to power + everyone is evil + favored consort Other transmigrators become daughters of noble families, raised in luxury and blessed with lives free of hardship. Xia Jinhua, however, transmigrated as an impoverished concubine-born girl, adrift like a duckweed and forced to scheme at every step to secure her future. From her first dazzling encounter with the emperor at a country estate to taking the phoenix seal and firmly claiming the t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot is reasonable, the content is exciting and engaging, and I personally enjoyed it.

12. 312 清 In the Still Night, Spring Wine Stirs 清夜沉沉动春酌 Little Conch Shell小小螺号Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love]➕ [Everyday Household Intrigue]➕ [The Hero Falls for Her Looks First, Then Falls in Love]➕ [The Concubine Has a Hidden Story] In her previous life, Shen Sui'an devoted her entire clan's resources to helping Lu Heng rise to power and securing a century of prosperity for the Lu family. In return, the Shen family fell into decline and met a tragic end. Lu Heng watched coldly from the sidelines, keeping a beautiful mistress and her illegitimate child in luxury. Her husband achi 16.4kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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    The novel's cleverly conceived opening piques the reader's curiosity! It's definitely worth recommending; the logic is strong, and the female protagonist possesses the pride befitting someone from a prestigious family! It's an exciting read, and I really enjoyed it.

13. 313 低 A Modest Marriage, No Handouts: Let My Wretched In-Laws Go Hungry 低嫁主母不扶贫，极品婆家喝风吧 Top-Tier Celebrity一品红人Ancient Romance266k WordsOngoing Looking back on Wang Heng’s previous life, she truly went from a heaven-blessed darling at the start to a lonely ghost after death. She was born into a distinguished family, with three generations of officials before her. She grew up in the capital, surrounded by fine clothes, delicious food, and adoration. Yet when she grew up, she fell in love at first sight with Zhao Xianzhi, a scholar from a humble family, and married beneath her station at any cost. After the wedding, Wang Heng enjoyed none —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 314 月 After I Danced with a Sword Under the Moon, the Prince Mistook Me for His White Moonlight 月下舞剑后，王爷认错白月光 Lan Zhijin澜知锦Ancient Romance196k WordsOngoing In the Great Yan Dynasty, Wang Wanru, the principal wife of Grand Secretary Gu Chongwen, and Liu Yunniang, his concubine, give birth on the same day. The legitimate daughter, Gu Qingyi, and the illegitimate daughter, Liu Weiyue, are born one after the other. A fortune-teller declares that the girls look alike, but one has been born to pave the way for the other, and one is fated to grow up amid hardship... 787Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 315 穿 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 12.7kReads8.9Score965Shelves

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    🎊The female lead is a time traveler who arrives ten years ahead of time, taking control of everything. The original male and female leads are no exception. Her inherent nobility often makes me forget that she is a time traveler.

16. 316 重 Reborn: Fragrance Falls on Splendid Brocade 重生之香落锦绣 Chen Xiaofan Who Loves Yellow Heart Greens喜欢黄心菜的陈小凡Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Yang Lishu had plenty of regrets in her previous life. Reborn, her first order of business was to delay her mother’s trip back to her hometown for her great-uncle’s wife’s birthday celebration, avoiding a deadly trap. Yang Lishu’s life changed along with it, but after all the twists and turns, it was still that same person who took her hand and led her toward a life of splendor. 5.4kReads9.2Score586Shelves

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    Completed and available to read

17. 317 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance555k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 12.8kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves

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    This book is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel about domestic intrigue, with well-developed and detailed characters.

18. 318 笑 Laugh at Her for Being a Widow? She's the Regent King's One Regret 笑她寡妇？可她是摄政王的意难平 White Mist白雾Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted On their wedding night, her husband, Pei Tingning, went into the wrong room and ended up with one of the maids. Three months later, he supposedly died in battle, and she wore mourning clothes for him for three years. Then, on the anniversary of his death, she heard his warm voice through the wall, laced with mockery. That was when she learned that his supposed twin brother, Pei Tingyan, was actually her husband in disguise. He had already married the maid as his second wife. Three years of agony 967Reads5.9Score204Shelves

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    Want some of Bai Wu's new novel? The female lead was raised by the aloof second male lead, but he's initially very cold towards her. Later, the female lead runs away and marries the original male lead [who's also a jerk, and he gets his comeuppance later]. Three years later, the widowed female lead reunites with the second male lead, and the one in power bows down!!

19. 319 薾 The Season of Er’er 薾薾时节 Lala from the Corner旮旯角的拉拉Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted CEO × College Student | Age Gap | Foster Care | Secret Crush | Older Man, Younger Wife He is twelve years older than her, the feared “Mr. Jie” of Yancheng’s business world: cold, sharp-tongued, and heartless. She is just a little ray of sunshine living under his roof. She doesn’t dare tell him that the moment they reunited during her high school entrance exams, a little tree began to sprout in her heart. A wily older fox raises a younger one, and the younger fox sets out to win his heart. He lay 2.9kReads8.8Score221Shelves

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    It's really good. From what I've read so far, I haven't encountered any major flaws. It's an absolutely excellent book. Keep up the good work, author!

20. 320 清 Qingyun Qi 清云启 Pale Clouds云淡淡Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Household Intrigue + Medical Skills + Political Schemes + Love After Marriage] In her previous life, her parents were loving, and her little brother was well-behaved. A sudden fire took everything from her, leaving her branded as the arsonist who murdered her mother and brother. Her family treated her like a curse, and her father cast her aside like a worn-out shoe. When she returned at sixteen, she was used by others. Even the family she had regarded as her own destroyed and exiled h 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Rebirth + Domestic Strife + Medical Skills + Political Intrigue + Arranged Marriage - Love After Arrival] In her previous life, the beloved daughter of a general, doted on by her parents, suffered a tragic loss when her mother died unexpectedly. She became the scapegoat for her entire family, manipulated and exploited by her stepmother, becoming a pawn in the power struggle. This led to the tragic deaths and confiscation of her family's property, and she was branded a traitor. Reborn at the age of 16, she assumes the name of her deceased best friend, Ye Qingge, becoming the beloved eldest daughter of her benefactor from her previous life. She practices martial arts, studies medicine, and engages in business, preparing to repay the kindness of her past life, only to discover that the truth is not as she initially thought. The entire capital believes that this daughter of a high-ranking official, raised in the mountains, is greedy for power and insists on marrying the son of a terminally ill but incredibly noble princess. However, she never imagined that he would be the one she truly loves. After their marriage, the two are deeply in love and live in perfect harmony. They eliminate traitors, pacify the court, travel the country, and sail the rivers…

21. 321 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.7kReads9.4Score178Shelves

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    Patriotism and love between men and women [smile][drooling]

22. 322 朵 The Legend of Duoyi 朵依传 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted A girl who grew up in hardship is fortunate enough to be acknowledged by the Khan and become the flower of the grasslands. To protect her people, she is sent away as a princess to marry a Khitan king in his fifties, exiled to the desolate frontier. There, she struggles through hardship alongside A Yan, whose fate has been just as cruel. Together, they fight their way out of darkness and toward the dawn. Family, lovers, tribe, homeland: when looking back on the years gone by, which of these is th 283Reads9.4Score106Shelves

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    Beautiful completed ancient romance novels

23. 323 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score178Shelves

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    How formidable are the heroine's opponents on her path to revenge? There are poisonous concubines in the harem, powerful ministers from the former court, and ambitious princes. Every confrontation is full of sparks, making the plot even more captivating!

24. 324 郡 The Princess Reborn Is Even More Arrogant 郡主她重生后更嚣张了 Niohuru Ting钮祜禄婷Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn + arrogant heroine + never lets a grudge go unanswered] Xu Jia was the legitimate daughter of Prince Jing’s household and had also been granted the title of commandery princess. Relying on her noble status and the empress’s favor, she was arrogant and domineering, and loved currying favor with the powerful. She could have married in grand style, but instead she was framed and lost her dignity, her title, and her beloved family… Reborn and back before her 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's not as good as "The Story of Minglan," but it's my own book, so please bear with it. [Crying]

25. 325 簪 Strolling Through Chang’an with Flowers in My Hair 簪花扶鬓长安步 Peach Blossom Tea桃花小茶Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Mu Jiaojiao cured the Prime Minister's eldest son's leg with a single dose of medicine. Seizing the opportunity, she married into a powerful family and became the Sixth Young Madam of the Prime Minister's household. From then on, a saying spread through the streets: The Sixth Young Master of the Cui family was worth exactly one leg, his big brother's! Thus he earned the elegant nickname “Cui One Leg.” Humiliated, the Sixth Young Master Cui vowed to turn his life around and avenge his disgrace! A 2.7kReads8.7Score399Shelves

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    Senior Sister's book recommendations are always top-notch! [Learned it!] The playboy Cui Liu of Chang'an has a nickname, "Cui One-Leg," because his entire life was worth only one of his elder brother's legs... They're all time-travel/reincarnation stories—all ones Senior Sister has read (masterpieces of domestic intrigue). The first one is also one Senior Sister is currently following 🤓. Young Master Cui Liu has a nickname, "Cui One-Leg," because of his elder brother's leg, Cui Liu paid for his entire life, leaving behind tears of regret... (No ❌)

26. 326 通 The Bedchamber Maid 通房丫鬟 Snow on the Cold River寒江雪Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted As a bedchamber maid, Hua Rong has always remembered her place. She mustn't fall in love with her master, let him become addicted to women, or compete with his future young madam for his affections. After finally enduring until age and fading looks let her buy back her freedom, Hua Rong sets her sights on an honest, decent widower and plans to share a simple life with him. But her highborn master pins her to the wall, eyes red, and asks, “You'd rather have that old man than me?” Hua Rong: “...” 2.6kReads9.2Score674Shelves
27. 327 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 56.6kReads9.0Score7.2kShelves
28. 328 陪 The Lady’s Maid 陪房丫鬟 March Chirp三月啾Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [A Tale of Taking by Force] Unluckily transmigrated into the body of a maid who serves as a dowry, Yun Xiang knows she will eventually be chosen to become Second Master Lu’s bedchamber maid. Second Master Lu is refined and gentle, the man of many maids’ dreams. But she doesn’t want that. She struggles and resists, openly and in secret, doing everything she can to avoid it. Yet, by a twist of fate, she unexpectedly catches Second Master Lu’s eye. She has no right to refuse. Just as it seems the m 67.8kReads9.1Score11kShelves
29. 329 继 The Second Wife's Plan to Leave Her Marriage 继室夫人的合离计划 Zhuang Chunsui庄椿岁Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wang Yingning married into the Man family, only to have her sincere devotion repaid with death by poison at the hands of the man who shared her bed. In this life, she only wants the scumbags to suffer the consequences of their own actions. Whether it is marriage or status, they will never get what they want. She will drag every enemy down into the dirt, make them thank her for it, and finally watch them helplessly as she divorces her husband and leaves to live freely. Her p 64Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    ⑤🌈Comparable to the endings of "The Story of Minglan" and "Empresses in the Palace," similar to the TV drama "Beauty's Rival in Palace," where deep sisterly affection can turn into sharp blades, the pacing is tight, and the story follows the protagonist's journey from the daughter of a powerful minister to a virtuous empress.✨ ④🌈Death in one fell swoop, she is resurrected and returns to the palace to seek revenge. The person she painstakingly sought out as her master turns out to be her childhood love. The choice between the emperor and her divine physician master is never truly right or wrong. ③🌈Knowing her husband has died in battle, she still marries into the household with his memorial tablet in hand. The ghost, however, is resurrected and returns with a powerful woman from another time. Later, the ex-husband realizes his mistake, but the heroine doesn't look back; someone better is waiting for her.⭐

30. 330 香 A Wife Sweet as Jade 香妻如玉 Lan Ze兰泽Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted Ningxiang never imagined she would marry an old man. But she did. And after marrying him, she just happened to meet a handsome young man. Unable to resist his charms, Ningxiang dumped the old man at home and ran off with the young man. 987Reads7.2Score100Shelves
31. 331 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8kShelves
32. 332 深 Palace Intrigue: The Story of Qing Zhi 深宫策·青栀传 Qing Zhi Wei Bai青栀未白Ancient Romance882k WordsCompleted Her eyes can see through sinister tricks and schemes, but she cannot fully see the changes in people's hearts. His hands hold the fate of all under heaven, yet all he wants is to hold on to the few who truly care for him. How far is it from being the daughter of a powerful official distrusted by the emperor to becoming a virtuous empress remembered throughout history? Once she enters the imperial palace, her past ties are severed. Half a lifetime of ups and downs conceals the green of the garden 1.9kReads9.2Score300Shelves
33. 333 承 The Story of Cheng Huan 承欢记 Yi Shu亦舒Modern Romance69k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel by Yi Shu, this is the novel bearing the same title as the hit television drama, starring Yang Zi and Xu Kai. A wedding hits a few snags as big and small changes affect both families. Relationships shift in different ways, between lovers and between family members. Ordinary people, too, have an extraordinary path of growth. This novel tells the story of Mai Chenghuan coming to her senses and finding her way. It also chronicles an ordinary girl's transformation from li 2.3kReads9.1Score318Shelves
34. 334 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 12.6kReads8.7Score1kShelves

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    A chaotic mix of palace intrigue and domestic power struggles 😘📖 Anyway, judging from the reader comments, it seems pretty good overall. If you're looking for something to read recently, you can check it out here!

35. 335 闺 A Record of Life Behind Closed Doors 闺中录 An Jinxuan安瑾萱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Qin Ningzhi was arrogant, overbearing, and willful. Her parents died, her reputation was ruined, and everyone turned against her. In the end, she died in a refugee camp. When she opened her eyes again, she discovered she had returned to the age of twelve. Her parents were still alive, and she had yet to become the laughingstock of the capital. Everything could still be changed... 244Reads6.9Score103Shelves
36. 336 快 Quick Transmigration: The Alluring Concubine Captivates Hearts and Rises to Principal Wife 快穿：妾室妖媚，撩欲惑心晋主母 Song Shilu宋时鹿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration through palace and household intrigue, a wholly ancient-world heroine, a villainess focused solely on her mission, the Matriarch System, breathtaking beauty, a naturally seductive allure, a scheming green-tea vixen, not a sweet romance] Everyone says, “Beauty is a sin.” Liu Fuyin, daughter of a wealthy merchant, is stunningly beautiful and enchantingly seductive. Before she even comes of age, she’s a beauty capable of bringing kingdoms to their knees, and everyone wants to 12.4kReads8.8Score746Shelves
37. 337 为 If You’re Not Ruthless as a Concubine, You’ll Never Rise 为妾不狠，地位不稳 Xiao Qiannyun萧千陨Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Scheming + Ambitious Heroine] Zhao Youyou and her legitimate elder sister were both reborn. In their previous lives, Zhao Youyou married a newly appointed top scholar from a humble family, while her sister became a concubine to Prince Qi. When Prince Qi ascended the throne, her sister became Consort Shu. She should have enjoyed a life of glory, but she couldn’t hold her own against the women in the imperial harem and eventually died in despair. Meanwhile, Zhao Youyou, who had married b 562Reads7.1Score101Shelves
38. 338 得 When He Learned I’d Secretly Taken Contraceptive Soup, the Powerful Minister Turned Dark 得知我偷喝避子汤后，权臣黑化了 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted [Household intrigue + sweet romance + rise to power + age and height gap + a touch of healing] Tan Yin is the third daughter among the Song family's concubine-born daughters. When she was twelve, she accidentally ate crab roe and broke out in a rash all over her body. A plague was sweeping through Jiangnan at the time, and everyone feared it might be smallpox. So they sent Tan Yin to Puhua Mountain outside the capital, leaving her to fend for herself. Five years passed, and no one came to see he 15.1kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
39. 339 锦 Prince Jin Has Trouble Fathering Heirs? His Delicate Beauty Bears Two Babies in One Night 锦王子嗣艰难？娇柔美人一夜两崽 Today Is Another Day I Want to Get Rich今天也是想发财的一天Ancient Romance772k WordsCompleted [Household and palace intrigue + devoted love later on + the most beautiful heroine + a scheming flirt] Sheng Wendi is a delicate beauty with a face like a celestial maiden. Though she has transmigrated, she can’t remember a single poem or song. Her legitimate elder sister, who transmigrated into a book and knows the plot inside out, steals everything from her. The sister marries the son of a civil official, while Sheng Wendi is sent to marry Prince Jin as a concubine. The prince’s manor is full 6.3kReads8.5Score567Shelves
40. 340 快 Quick Transmigration: The Scheming Maid Defeats the Original Heroine and Takes Her Place 快穿：心机丫鬟打败原女主上位 Zhou Yinyin周茵茵Ancient Romance536k WordsOngoing [Scheming] [Male Rivalry] [Household Intrigue] [Quick Transmigration] [Beautiful Female Lead] [Unhinged Male Leads and Supporting Characters] Yutao is a beautiful maid in a household-intrigue novel, but every time she changes books, she also gets a new master. Her mission is to stay alive and marry into a powerful family. 1. In a reborn revenge novel, she is the most capable senior maid serving the female lead’s wicked stepmother. (Complete) 2. In a novel about the real and fake heiresses, she i 101Reads6.6Score—Shelves
41. 341 技 The Concubine with Maxed-Out Skills Is Turning Herself into an Empress? 技能拉满的侍妾，卷成皇后了？ White Peppercorn白藤椒Ancient Romance620k WordsCompleted Empress Wenzhao was a famously bewitching consort and the most talented empress. The way she has been judged and defined throughout her life has changed many times, but that has never diminished her status or the value of studying her. [System + Raising Kids + Relentless Competition] Thanks to being well fed at home, Qi Jiao was plump and rosy-cheeked. After a flood, she was sold into the palace as a maid, and when she got a little older, she was assigned to the empress’s palace. A few years lat 12.4kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
42. 342 绿 The Sweet, Delicate Heiress and the Yandere Heir Who Keeps Her Busy Every Night 绿茶千金软又酥，病娇世子夜夜忙 Watermelon Dipped in Mustard西瓜蘸芥末Ancient Romance304k WordsOngoing [A delicate flower in public, a big boss in private heroine x a sickly cat in public, a crazy, jealous man in private hero | Substitute marriage revealed, two strong leads, sweet romance] To save her father and brothers, Di Xiaorou gritted her teeth and took her sister’s place in marrying the sickly, short-lived Ling Yuheng, planning to run away at the first opportunity. On their wedding night, they were both drugged. One night of passion later, they fell deeply in love. The supposedly sickly gr —Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This is the book for those looking for palace intrigue! The female protagonist is forced into marriage in someone else's place, and right from the start, she faces a difficult mother-in-law! See how she resolves the situation!

43. 343 重 Reborn as the Princes' Prey: Too Cunning to Catch 重生之皇子们的猎物，太狡猾 Mu Xiao Mu睦小睦Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted A woman disguised as a man, reborn, and out for revenge. She's clever and takes things one step at a time. Wu Rong is reborn. In his previous life, he helped the Sixth Young Master, Xi Ling Shuqing, seize the throne, only to meet a gruesome end. In this life, relying on his own fleet feet, he becomes the martial retainer of the eldest young master, Xi Ling Yanli. Now it's time for revenge, as the truth behind his family's destruction slowly comes to light. It turns out he has more than one enemy 1Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    These two articles are exceptionally well-written; I recommend them.

44. 344 山 Where Mountains and Seas Meet You 山海与君逢 Jasmine Bonbons茉莉糖球Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Reincarnation of a Mountain God’s Beloved|Amnesiac God of War General|County Princess’s Rise|Revenge and Retribution|Fated, Exclusive Devotion] Can you believe it? I was a respected modern painter and calligrapher, and on my tenth wedding anniversary, I unexpectedly transmigrated in a temple to the Mountain Goddess! When I opened my eyes, I was living in what could only be called hell. I had no money, and my lodgings were dreadful. I hadn’t eaten for three days... sob! I’d become a lonely girl 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance + political intrigue + palace intrigue + domestic power struggles story, with everyone displaying high intelligence. Promise me you'll stay up all night to finish it! [Admiration]

45. 345 知 The Story of Minglan: The Yuan Family's Son by a Concubine 知否之袁家庶子 Good Fortune Rolls In石来运转Male-Channel Fanfiction741k WordsCompleted Synopsis 1: See how a modern young man makes his mark in the world of The Story of Minglan, rising to power until he commands the realm by day and sleeps in a beauty's arms by night. Synopsis 2: Yuan Wenhua, armed with a General Training System, enters a world much like the Song dynasty, where he wins glory on the battlefield and shapes the imperial court. 2.5kReads8.1Score104Shelves
46. 346 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 37kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves
47. 347 嫡 The Legitimate Eldest Daughter Is Reborn: Watching My Enemies Tear Each Other Apart 嫡长女重生：笑看仇敌窝里斗 Days Gone By往昔风月Ancient Romance169k WordsOngoing The “headstrong” legitimate daughter is reborn, takes down her stepmother and concubine aunt, and marries into a powerful family! [Historical domestic intrigue + reborn legitimate daughter + satisfying revenge + heartwarming daily life + heroine’s growth] (She won’t let any of the bad guys get away, including her own father! The heroine isn’t the only one who has been reborn, either. Guess who else!) “Qing’er is a good child, filial and clever.” “Mother said I should be obedient and grow up to 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional Chinese family drama! The eldest daughter of the main wife is reborn but is not brainless. Instead, she grows through trials and tribulations, navigating the inner palace step by step, with revenge and protection intertwined, interspersed with heartwarming daily life!

48. 348 穿 Transmigrating to Become the First Wife 穿越之我为正室 mockangleAncient Romance883k WordsCompleted Xu Mingwei was the legitimate daughter of a prominent family. Raised according to her family's traditions, she married a man of equal standing and became his principal wife. To Xu Mingwei, who had been raised to be a proper wife, this was all perfectly ordinary. Looking back, she and Fu Heng had been married for five years and had a pair of adorable children. She had never expected to find love from the start. She never imagined that her husband would suddenly ask her for it. How could she give 2.1kReads7.9Score113Shelves

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    This book is really good.

49. 349 知 The Story of Minglan: Reborn Yixiu Transmigrates into Wei Xiaoniang 知否重生之宜修穿越成卫小娘 A Nuan 0513阿暖0513Female-Channel Fanfiction801k WordsOngoing Ulanara Yixiu was sentenced to death after the new emperor ascended the throne, but unexpectedly, she was reborn into the Sheng household from The Story of Minglan as Wei Xiaoniang, an unloved concubine. From empress of the Great Qing to concubine in an official’s household, how will she cope with this dramatic fall in status? And how will she survive in the Sheng household and raise Minglan? Stay tuned~ 1kReads8.7Score136Shelves

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    Domestic intrigue, palace intrigue, and even derivative works like "The Story of Minglan".

50. 350 魏 Sister Wei Wants No Man, but Her Cousin Is a Green-Tea Playboy 魏姐心中无男人，奈何表哥是绿茶 Phoenix Rises, Joyful Song凤起悦鸣Ancient Romance220k WordsOngoing Serious blurb: See how Wei Heng, a new take on Lin Daiyu, forges a different path! Not-so-serious blurb: This is the story of a lifetime spent with Miss Wei keeping Lord Xu completely under her thumb. Xu Chunqu: Falling for Miss Wei is as easy as breathing. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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