Save search

Name these filters to come back to them later.

Fanqie booklists

Pure Historical Romance: A Cultured, Well-Bred Female Lead 纯古言,女主知书达理大家闺秀

Books
528
Views
14.1M
Recs
929
Updated
1d ago

Translated by GPT-6 Luna

Report this booklist

We'll look into it and reply in Notifications.

Posted with your username in our Discord's #reports, where members can read it. Leave out anything personal.

In this list

Reader notes translated by Google Translate

Reset
  1. 401 My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace 我夫权倾朝野,我娘宠冠后宫 Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue] Everyone says Princess Jin Jia was pampered from childhood, treasured like royalty, yet she's just a pretty but useless ornament? Zhao Yining doesn't care. She wraps herself in sheepskin, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and just keeps grinding! Her fiancé wants to run away? Don't let the door hit you on the way out. A sleazy man wants to get close? Get lost as far away as possible. She can dodge open attacks and fend off hidden arrows. A 2.5kReads8.9Score226Shelves
    Reader note
  2. 402 A Heart Caged Behind Palace Walls: Consort Yuan Is Promoted Again 宫墙锁心宠,元妃娘娘又晋位了 Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted No one is completely devoted to one person in the early part of the story, so don’t read if that’s a dealbreaker. The emperor is a scoundrel at first, but utterly doting later. More sweet than angsty. [Palace intrigue and rising to power + many children + absolute favor + climbing to the top one step at a time] Su Zhitang, the daughter of a general, enters the palace as a beauty after the selection. Her father is already a second-rank official, so she only wants to heed her mother’s advice, keep 663Reads9.0Score101Shelves
  3. 403 After a Frail Beauty Marries to Bring Good Fortune, She Becomes the Regent's Princess Consort 娇软美人冲喜后,成了摄政王妃 Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Putting Scoundrels in Their Place + Having a Baby + Growing Heroine] Jiang Yuanyi is peerlessly beautiful, soft and charming, but unfortunately, she is a lowborn concubine-born daughter. Her father dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and her legitimate older siblings bully her. Despite her betrothal, they force her to bring good fortune to the dying heir of the Duke of Jingguo by marrying 12.6kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
  4. 404 Empress Xiao: Win the Emperor and Bear Him a Son 萧氏皇后:拿下皇上生皇子 Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted More children, more blessings. [The fiercest rise to power through palace intrigue + Winning the emperor's heart + Having all the children in the imperial palace + Having children nonstop] Every child who survives in the end is the heroine's. After breaking all ties with Prince Ling, she enters the palace. Two years go by, and she avoids the emperor's favor, wanting only to live out her life in peace. She never expected the empress's banner to sway in her direction and choose her. Xiao Wan'er kn 320Reads8.9Score—Shelves
  5. 405 A Slender Waist Hiding Her Allure 细腰藏娇 Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 30.3kReads9.3Score3.4kShelves
    Reader note
  6. 406 The Tale of Consort Jin: Put Down Your Blade, Your Majesty, I Can Still Kill 锦妃传:皇上刀放下,本宫还能杀 Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she trusted the empress and helped her eliminate her enemies, only to be cast aside once she was no longer useful. In this life, she’ll hold on to the emperor and topple the empress. Consort? Noble Consort? If she’s going to be anything, she’ll be empress. Your Majesty, here I come! 265Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  7. 407 The Daily Records of Consort Xi 熙贵妃起居注 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Tingnian has nothing going for her except a pretty face. As the Grandson's Concubine, she always wore a cold, world-weary expression around everyone, saying only that the days and nights in the Palace of Guanghan were endless, and that the human world would remain the same with or without her. As the Crown Prince's Concubine, she brazenly did as she pleased with the Crown Prince during the late emperor's mourning period, causing endless strife and bloodshed. As Noble Consort Xi, she set her 62Reads8.6Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  8. 408 The Youngest Legitimate Daughter 嫡幼女 Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted This is a modern-day college student's story of transmigrating to ancient times. Wang Jiayu is an ordinary college student who unexpectedly transmigrates to a fictional dynasty and marries the childhood friend who has always been by her side as she grew up. What a turn of events! But after transmigrating, Wang Jiayu finds herself born into a wealthy family, getting to experience what it's like to be born with a silver spoon in her mouth. It's simply amazing. Her degree in electronics isn't much 1.1kReads6.2Score104Shelves
  9. 409 A Moment of Joy 寸欢愉 Ancient Romance105k WordsOngoing (A cool-headed, rational noblewoman x a ruthless, scheming crown prince; classic historical household intrigue + two reborn leads taking revenge on scum + sweet romance) Jiang Yue Le died at the hands of her husband's favored concubine. She thought she would be reduced to nothing, but instead she was reborn with hatred still in her heart. Eighteen years into the past, and from the start she was expected to marry that scumbag all over again! How could she agree? She lifted her veil and stepped d 1Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  10. 410 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝,但她撩完就跑 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 1.4kReads9.2Score172Shelves
    Reader note
  11. 411 The Spirit Medium Who Eases Worries 解忧通灵师 Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics · reborn · sweet romance · mutual salvation] When people die, they leave behind thoughts and resentment. If fate grants them the chance, they can become ghosts and monsters. Ghosts and monsters cannot enter the underworld or be reincarnated. Gu Yousheng inherited a bloodline legacy and was born a spirit medium. Before she turned six, she cried and tried every way she could to get rid of her gift. After she turned six, she worked diligently to resolve grievances and troubles, becomin 31.2kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves
    Reader note
  12. 412 The Young Marquis’s Darling: His Wife Is Rich Beyond Compare 小侯爷心尖宠:夫人她富甲天下 Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Jiang Heng joined the army at ten. From then on, he endured the elements and fought on the battlefield, leaving behind the refinement and bearing of the young nobleman he once was. On top of that, the Emperor grew suspicious of him and repeatedly cut his military pay. The heir to the Marquis of Wuan was so broke his pockets were practically rattling! Gradually, Jiang Heng became an “odd one out” among the noble young men of the capital. His clothes were out of fashion, and his purse was always r 3.1kReads9.0Score405Shelves
    Reader note
  13. 413 The Phoenix Roams the Four Seas 凤游四海 Ancient Romance58k WordsOngoing “The phoenix soars through the skies, seeking its mate across the four seas.” Huo Lingdu was the youngest general in Great Yan. The emperor personally bestowed on him the title of prince of a different surname, granting him the right to wear his sword at court and exempting him from bowing. A political conspiracy brought him into contact with Shangguan Wei. The young general didn't know how to put his love into words. He only knew that whenever danger arose, he could keep Shangguan Wei safely ou —Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  14. 414 May You Always Find Joy 祝余时时欢愉 Ancient Romance159k WordsCompleted [Face-swapping + political intrigue + palace and household battles + equally matched leads + love that grows over time] After lying low for years, Lu Shi only wants a peaceful life. She never expected to nearly become cannon fodder in a palace struggle! Do they all think she's an easy target? Why does everyone want her dead? One fire failed to kill her and gave her a second chance at life. Now she's going to raze the entire Minister of Works' residence to the ground: that white-lotus half-sister —Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  15. 415 The Willow Tips of Xuancheng 玄城柳梢青 Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted (Completed) The refined and gentle eldest daughter of a marquis's household & the aloof prince A classical historical romance, with no transmigration, no rebirth, and no golden finger When Chu Yun wakes, she feels heavier than usual. After a moment of coy annoyance, she secretly feels glad that Qi Xiuheng is so enamored with her. She is about to get up and dress when she notices someone still lying beside her. Could he still be here? He has never spent the whole night before. How could Chu Yun n 33Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  16. 416 Spring Deepens in Bianjing 汴京春深 Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Audio version now available, welcome to listen] Madam Rongguo, Wang Fu, devoted herself to her family until she fell gravely ill and died. She was reborn in the body of Meng Jiuniang, a foolish illegitimate daughter who was only seven years old. In her previous life, her husband became her uncle in this life, and her son became her cousin. In this life, Meng Wan had a simple wish: to live peacefully and watch her son, her cousin Su Fang in this life, grow up safe and sound. But as she and a gro 18.5kReads9.5Score2.5kShelves
    Reader note
  17. 417 Taking a Secondary Wife on Her Wedding Night? The Highborn Matriarch Slaughters Her Enemies 新婚夜纳平妻?高门主母杀疯虐渣 Ancient Romance215k WordsOngoing All-original cast + powerful family matriarch + groveling redemption arc + inner-courtyard scheming + a male love rival fighting for her * Jiang Yunzhi, the legitimate daughter of a military family, is ordered by the Empress Dowager to marry Pei Shizi, heir to the Duke of Anguo, who already loves someone else. On their wedding night, she is humiliated. If there is no love, then she’ll fight for power. Jiang Yunzhi takes charge of the household and brings the inner courtyard firmly to heel. When —Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  18. 418 For the Sake of Marrying My Cousin 为了和表妹成亲 Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted Ye Wanning was reborn as an orphan forced to live under someone else's roof, with only her unparalleled beauty to her name. In her previous life, she had been born into a noble family. Her childhood friend was a talented scholar from Sanjiang who silently protected her; her fiancé was a junior minister at the Court of Judicial Review who landed in prison for her sake; and the crown prince had fallen in love with her at first sight. Then all three stood by and let her father and brothers die. Reb 16.8kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves
    Reader note
  19. 419 Ballad of Chang'an 长安谣 Ancient Romance258k WordsCompleted Ming Ya and Fu Wen had been sworn enemies since childhood, unable to stand the sight of each other. So, while drunk, Ming Ya stripped off his clothes... This is a story about a money-loving young lady, Ming Ya, and a sharp-tongued, jealous heir. This novel is lighthearted and focused on everyday life. If that’s not your thing, please don’t read it. 47Reads8.8Score—Shelves
  20. 420 Her Entire Family Died for Their Country, Now the Orphaned Girl Wants a Rebellion 满门忠烈,孤女她想造个反 Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted The entire An Guogong household is loyal to the throne. Jiang Changning was born in Sangyu City in the southern frontier. Her mother died young, and she was raised by her elder sister. In the final great battle, she watched her sister die beneath the city walls with her own eyes. Soon afterward, she received word that her father had been gravely wounded. She was twelve that year. Dressed in mourning clothes, she escorted her father back to the capital and entered the imperial city. The noble lad 10Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  21. 421 The Clan Heiress 世族嫡媳 Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Fourth Master Lu of the Duke of Yu's household is an extraordinary man, yet he married an unknown country girl. Everyone in the capital says the match is terribly unsuitable, and they're waiting to laugh at the girl! Faced with all the gossip, Jiang Lingyuan remains cool as a cucumber. She has a fleet, a trading caravan, mines, countless acres of land, and confidence to spare. Lu Yun thought that marrying a country girl meant he could forget all about having a harmonious marriage, but he never e 17.6kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves
    Reader note
  22. 422 The Bright Moon Rests on the Mountain 明月栖山 Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Alternate-history rebirth + historical romance + sweet pampering as he pursues his wife + the male lead falls hard] A little sweet historical romance, not a face-slapping power fantasy with a strong heroine. P.S. As long as it doesn't affect your reading, there's no need to nitpick the fictional details. Shen Yufu was reborn. She wasn't a daughter of the Shen family. In this new life, all she wanted was to leave the cold, unwelcoming Marquis of Yiyong's residence and find her real family. She n 664Reads9.0Score102Shelves
    Reader note
  23. 423 The Regent's Secret Wife 摄政王的秘密夫人 Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + both leads are virgins + doting romance] A cool and aloof heir to the marquis’s title, whose origins are shrouded in mystery and who is also a regent, + the lovely and charming eldest legitimate daughter of the Vice Minister’s household Both leads grow throughout the story. This is a slow-burn romance. Rumor had it in the capital that the aloof heir to the Marquis of Changning, who kept his distance from women, had been seen kissing a young lady who had not yet 21Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  24. 424 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 35kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves
    Reader note
  25. 425 Three Feet of Spring 三尺春【王嘉懋、李十七主演 短剧同名原著小说热播中!!!】 Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted The captivating beauty Li Shuwan, whose background is shrouded in mystery × the aloof, proud General Li Fengyuan, hard-mouthed but soft-hearted Ancient romance + premium novel + one-on-one romance + both leads' first love + sweet romance + mutual devotion + palace intrigue + simmering tension + secret crush + age gap + reunion after years apart When she was seven, Li Shuwan was brought back from the countryside to the General's Mansion, becoming Li Fengyuan's relative in name only. Knowing her 20.6kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves
  26. 426 Spring Boudoir Scenery 春闺景 Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Everyone's Darling] [Lucky Charm] [Sweet Romance] [Pure Love] [Power Fantasy] They say the young heir of Prince Gu's manor in Shangjing is arrogant, noble, and carefree, and that he even coldly refused an imperial marriage decree to keep to himself. That is, until he drove the beloved eldest daughter of the Su family to the edge of a cliff. His eyes reddened, his voice hoarse as he asked, "You promised you'd marry me. Why did you go back on your word?" Su Nuannuan quietly gauged the drop below 6Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  27. 427 Lord Shaoqing 少卿大人 Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Although Shen Liuting was the eldest daughter of the prime minister’s household, she had an unusual dream: to travel through every kingdom and write a book about her journeys. On her fifteenth birthday, Shen Liuting packed her bags in the middle of the night, took her banknotes, and really did leave the country. That journey lasted a full three years... When Shen Liuting returned home on her eighteenth birthday, her parents told her they had already found her a fiancé and even had their birth da 965Reads9.3Score127Shelves
    Reader note
  28. 428 A Long, Long Journey 柏舟漫漫 Ancient Romance132k WordsOngoing When Yu Qingman, daughter of the prime minister, was asked for her hand in marriage by the young general Xiao Bozhou, she looked baffled. "Do I know this man?" And so, every time Yu Qingman turned him down, Xiao Bozhou proposed again. By the time she understood her own feelings, she realized it was already too late. But Xiao Bozhou told her again and again, "As long as it's you, it's never too late." Blurb Two Yu Qingman, known among the young noblemen as Sister Yu, was so gentle and refined it —Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  29. 429 The Lucky Wife of the Grand Secretary 首辅家的锦鲤妻 Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted Only after Su Jiuyue married into the Wu family did she discover that her husband was a fool. She thought she'd been swindled. But as soon as she entered the family, it was as if Heaven itself had blessed the Wus. One happy occasion followed another, and their lives kept getting better. She went up the mountain to gather wild greens and found a lingzhi mushroom; she went down to the river to fish and found a rare, ancient fungus. Even her foolish husband turned out not to be a fool, and he came 21.5kReads9.3Score3kShelves
    Reader note
  30. 430 My Love, I Choose You 卿卿许我 Ancient Romance128k WordsCompleted La la la, hello, everyone! My new story is here! The heroine is clever and suspicious, and the hero is a devoted schemer. That's right, they're an impossibly cool double-A power couple! Why settle for being the most beloved consort in the six palaces? I want power over the whole world! (Now for the proper blurb.) She only remembered someone pushing her into the water. As she sank lower and lower, her consciousness growing hazy, she suddenly heard someone calling out to her. She opened her eyes i 1Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  31. 431 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.5kReads9.4Score781Shelves
  32. 432 Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score234.1kShelves
  33. 433 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 30.6kReads9.6Score4kShelves
  34. 434 Vivid as Life 栩栩若生 Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A fortune-teller said I was born destined for greatness, the reincarnation of the Flower Goddess, with the power to turn stones into gold and command flower spirits and tree sprites. Once I came of age, my family was sure to prosper. But when I was twelve, I came down with a strange illness. My fever wouldn’t break, and I kept seeing terrifying visions... In a dream, I met an old woman who told me to find an expert with supernatural powers to save my life. Millet to summon souls, altars and form 22.2kReads9.5Score3.7kShelves
  35. 435 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 33.6kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves
    Reader note
  36. 436 The Movie Emperor Keeps Trying to Make a Move on Me 影帝他总想对我图谋不轨 Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Shen Yi, stage name Wei Long, was an actor of superstar caliber who took the world by storm in the 1970s. But after he disappeared one day, he vanished from history without a trace, as if he had never existed. One day, Rong Qian spotted a photo of herself with Shen Yi, taken more than thirty years ago... This incredible discovery sent her on journey after journey through time, transmigrating into the past to save him! For Rong Qian, only a few days passed between each trip to the past. But for S 39.8kReads9.7Score5.9kShelves
  37. 437 Spring Breeze, Broken to Pieces 折尽春风 Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the provincial governor’s household. She sees through worldly affection, and only money can make her feel secure! He is the great general of the chancellor’s household. He has witnessed every kind of hardship, yet the one thing he can never forget is the smile on her face when she sees money. At their first meeting, he seemed to step out of a painting in shades of lush green, the mountain wind billowing his robe and dazzling everyone who saw him. At their second mee 10.2kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves
    Reader note
  38. 438 Cherished by the Powerful: The Lord Chancellor’s Darling 盛宠:权臣大人的掌心娇 Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + pampered romance + political intrigue + household drama + 1v1 + devoted couple) Reborn on the day of her wedding, Chu Jiaojiao decides not to run away! Remembering the miserable fate she suffered after fleeing her wedding in her previous life, Chu Jiaojiao vows to cling tightly to the powerful minister’s leg! On their wedding night “Husband~” A sweet, bone-melting voice comes from beneath the veil. Gu Chen raises an eyebrow, stroking his thumb ring with his right hand before giving a 1.9kReads9.1Score208Shelves
    Reader note
  39. 439 Skilled at Singing 善吟 Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Purely historical setting, no rebirth or transmigration] Everyone said that the eldest son of the Zhou family was a gentleman who cared nothing for money or power. But Shen Shan knew he was a bastard, and one who could wreak havoc on a woman’s heart… 4.3kReads8.9Score361Shelves
    Reader note
  40. 440 The Princess Arrives 公主嫁到 Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted [The scheming, sickly Duke of Wei VS the human lucky charm, the Grand Princess] Wei Lin, the legitimate son of the Duke of Wei, had been struck by a deadly poison. Rumors in the capital said he would not live much longer. A master at Xiangguo Temple read a birth chart and declared that Grand Princess Nankang was Wei Lin’s fated match, destined to help him turn danger into safety. Wei Lin’s mother then begged the emperor to marry the Grand Princess to her son. Grand Princess Nankang had been luck 3.2kReads9.2Score318Shelves
  41. 441 After Becoming a Concubine to a Brocade Guard, I Kept My Head Down 嫁给锦衣卫做妾之后,我苟住了 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Beautiful, bewitching heroine | A male lead whose words say one thing but actions say another | Two equally powerful leads] Her soul transmigrated a hundred years into the future and was reborn in the body of a maid named Zheng Lixiang. Through a twist of fate, she decided to play along with a scheme and, under the reputation of a vicious young lady, married Zhao Sui, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, as his concubine. He was a cold-faced, powerful official who was both righteous 6.2kReads9.0Score872Shelves
  42. 442 With a Madcap Best Friend, Life Is Delightfully Unhinged 有了癫婆手帕交,精神状态很美妙 Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [A concubine-born daughter sent to wed in her sister’s place + Borrowing a corpse to return to life + A woman transmigrates] When Qiao Jinnian married in her elder sister’s place, she imagined countless ways her life in the general’s household might turn miserable. What she never expected was that the husband she married would be such a handsome young man. But before she could rejoice, she discovered that her new husband was impotent and had an unhealthy obsession with sex. Day after day, Qiao 7Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  43. 443 Yan Gui'an 燕归安 Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted “I shall protect this land with my life, and give my heart to you.” Xie Yanci was not always Xie Yanci. To everyone, he was the stray, incorrigible mongrel who had been abandoned far from home. By a twist of fate, the young lady of the Shen family found him and brought him home. After being reunited with his family, he fought his way up from nothing to become the handsome young general renowned throughout the capital. Shen Jing'an had always been Shen Jing'an, but the General's Manor had raised 143Reads7.0Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  44. 444 After Mistaking My Groom on Our Wedding Night, the Mad Minister Steals Me Away 新婚夜认错夫君后,疯批权臣窃娇夺爱 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Taking Her by Force + The Chase Is On After the Breakup + Court and Household Intrigue + Male Lead Is Sweet on the Outside, Dark Within + Both Reborn + Both Pure + Sweet at First, Angsty Later] On her wedding night, Shang Yunruo has a strange dream. In it, she humiliates her husband’s younger brother, Chu Yan, driving him to become a dark, scheming powerbroker. In the end, he imprisons her in an underground chamber and abuses her until she meets a tragic end. Afraid the dream might come true, s 3kReads8.9Score411Shelves
  45. 445 A Widow, Alluring and Charming, Takes the Eastern Palace and Claims the Empress's Throne! 寡妇娇又魅,入主东宫,摘后位! Ancient Romance620k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple + marriage before love + raising a child + healing + happy ending] After two years of marriage, Jiang Nong finally gave birth to a son. Unfortunately, the child wasn't her husband's. Jiang Nong had no idea who the child's father was. After all, her husband was impotent, so they could only use another man's seed... A husband like that was no good. So Jiang Nong gathered her belongings, wrote a divorce letter, exposed the secret her hypocritical husband had hidden for half his l 8.6kReads9.2Score921Shelves
  46. 446 A Comeback! Training the Good-for-Nothing Crown Prince to Take the Throne 逆袭!将废柴太子调教上位 Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted [Cool and Aloof Legitimate Daughter vs. Flirtatious Crown Prince] [Both Pure + Both Powerful + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast] [Heroine Transmigrates + Lover from a Past Life] (PS: This is not a fast-paced story packed with satisfying moments. It focuses on character development and emotions. If that’s not your thing, feel free to skip it~) Everyone in the capital knew that Rong Yan was a charming but useless Crown Prince, disliked by the Emperor and unloved by the Noble Consort. Who could 59Reads6.7Score—Shelves
    Reader note
  47. 447 Oh No! My Former Lover Is the Crown Prince 糟糕!我始乱终弃的恩客是太子 Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted Original Title: Oh No! The Patron I Used and Abandoned Is the Crown Prince [Sweet Romance] [Mutual First Love] [Devoted Husband] [Love Grows Over Time] [Many Foreshadowing Twists] [Comedy] A quirky, down-on-her-luck heroine who grows into herself + a gentle hero Shen Yuan grew up in a small town in the south. Only when her mother died did she learn that her biological father was the powerful Marquis Shen of the capital. With no one to rely on, the orphaned girl set out on a thousand-mile journe 11.5kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
  48. 448 The Glorious Legitimate Princess Consort: The Heir Dotes on His Wife 盛世嫡妃,世子爷宠妻如命 Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After seven years by his side, Su Mingyue discovered that she had only ever been used. Perhaps she was not fated to die after all: after being condemned to death in the cold palace, she returned to the age of fourteen and embarked on the path of revenge. She thought she needed an ally, so she sought out Yuan Che, heir to Prince Chen’s estate and every young woman in the capital’s dream lover. He thought he needed a wife, so he sought out Su Mingyue, the fierce daughter of a military family whom 2.2kReads8.5Score227Shelves
  49. 449 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 297kReads9.6Score35.6kShelves
  50. 450 A Song of Youth 韶华引 Ancient Romance193k WordsCompleted Zhao Yingshuang is the neglected legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's household. She carefully plots every step, all for the sake of revenge. When she returns one day, she stirs up a storm within the residence. Then she meets him. When she kills, he hands her the knife, and afterward he still expects his darling wife to kiss him, cuddle him, and let him sweep her off her feet. “This is not a mindless power fantasy with an all-powerful heroine. If that's not your thing, please move along. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
    Reader note

Other lists with My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace