Palace Beauty: Su Jingxi and Qiao Jing Shu 《宫姝》苏静翕 乔静姝

1. 1 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 12.8kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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2. 2 有 There’s a Kind of Harem Called Consort De 有种后宫叫德妃 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted All Wu Yalanqi wants in this life is to be a good palace maid. To become one, she's even willing to risk her life and trick the emperor. Certain she's doomed, she opens her eyes and finds herself lying on the imperial bed... Everyone thinks she's nothing but a pawn the emperor is using to spite his new empress and the court officials after the death of his beloved first wife. But Xuanye cherishes this pawn in the palm of his hand, and keeps her there for a lifetime. 3.5kReads9.0Score393Shelves

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   She thought that after entering the deep palace, she would be like the other concubines, and she would have to strategize for favor all day long; she thought that after entering the deep palace, she would be like the other concubines, with hands invisible covered with blood; After being drafted into the palace, in the following decades she remained as clean and beautiful as she had been when she was fourteen years old, because she met him.

3. 3 瑾 Jinlige 瑾黎歌 Dong Yishan冬一杉Ancient Romance106k WordsCompleted Everyone says General Chen is a young fox-eyed charmer who can bewitch the heart. Princess Jiang, the apple of the royal family’s eye, is obsessed with handsome men and wastes her days in reckless indulgence. Music and dancing fill the air, clothes lie scattered across the floor. The male favorite kneeling at Jiang Jinli’s feet can’t help lowering his head to softly kiss her petal-soft lips. The kiss is filled with tenderness, compassion, and deep affection. After drawing back slightly, Chen J —Reads—Score—Shelves

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4. 4 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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   You can read it from Chapter 20 or so, which tells the story of the growth of several ill-fated girls.

5. 5 京 The Little Restaurant in the Capital 京城小饭馆 Mie Mie Sang咩咩桑Ancient Romance469k WordsCompleted Tender green bamboo shoots, fresh crucian carp sashimi, and Xindu mugwort Glossy green oil, fragrant scallions, refreshing wine, and slender, jade-white hands A little eatery has opened on East Street in the capital, where every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. And the owner is a girl of only fifteen or sixteen? Everyone who hears about it shakes their head and calls it foolishness. Isn't she just throwing her money away? The proprietress, Gu Nianxi, insists she doesn't care about makin 1kReads8.1Score147Shelves

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6. 6 瑜 The True Story of Yu 瑜真传 Ling Zhuzi灵竹子Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Yuzhen, an unsuccessful palace candidate, is granted by the Qianlong Emperor as a bride to his brother-in-law, the ninth young master of the Fucha clan, Fuheng. But Fuheng already has someone in his heart, resulting in the awkward situation of his wife and concubine entering the household on the same day. Yuzhen is the granddaughter of the great literary master Nalan Rongruo and is hailed as the most beautiful woman in the Qing dynasty. Yet fate plays a cruel joke on her, separating her from th 21Reads8.8Score—Shelves
7. 7 婉 The Tale of Empress Wan 婉后传 Explosive Chili爆辣椒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In the first year of the Yuanding era, Xiao Wan, the eldest daughter of a concubine branch of the Xiao family, was summoned to the palace by imperial decree. Three years later, the legitimate daughter of the main Xiao household entered the palace. With no two consorts from the same clan allowed, should Xiao Wan accept her fate or fight for her place? The child she risked her life to give birth to became a pawn in the palace. Should Xiao Wan resist or submit? The trusted aide she thought she coul 32Reads6.4Score—Shelves
8. 8 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 21.2kReads9.6Score4.5kShelves
9. 9 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 11.5kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
10. 10 玉 Jade Beauty, Lin Feng 玉姝霖枫 Yu'er Who Loves Novels痴恋小说的玉儿Ancient Romance34k WordsOngoing Several years ago, a couple adopted a little boy for the sake of a little girl. "A Yu, do you like that big brother over there?" "I do." And so they adopted the little boy. Several years later, a long-plotted conspiracy slowly began to come to light. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I hope you all like it. It will become more and more interesting and addictive in the future.

11. 11 菀 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 377Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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12. 12 尤 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 4.8kReads9.0Score644Shelves
13. 13 贵 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 1.6kReads9.1Score191Shelves
14. 14 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Dotes on Consort Yuan 入宫后，偏执皇上盛宠元妃娘娘 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [A violent emperor + a feigning-fool, ruthless concubine-born daughter + not mutually exclusive in the early stages + favored above the entire harem later] An Qingyu was the fourth daughter of the prime minister. Her mother, Concubine Lan Yue, had been brought into the household as the prime minister’s wife’s dowry maid. As a concubine-born daughter, An Qingyu had grown up at the First Madam’s side, keeping her head down and ingratiating herself, just like Concubine Lan. Then a twist of fate rui 2kReads9.0Score225Shelves
15. 15 宫 A Heart Caged Behind Palace Walls: Consort Yuan Is Promoted Again 宫墙锁心宠，元妃娘娘又晋位了 Han Qingxue寒清雪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 978Reads9.0Score101Shelves
16. 16 娇 The Beloved Consort Is Pregnant Again, So Make Her Empress 娇妃再怀给朕当皇后 Han Qingxue寒清雪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! 306Reads8.4Score—Shelves
17. 17 贵 One Smile from the Noble Consort and a Hundred Charms Bloom, While the Emperor Panics Like a Roughneck 贵妃一笑百媚：皇上急的像糙汉 Han Qingxue寒清雪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 518Reads8.9Score—Shelves
18. 18 清 The Grace of Qingyi 清漪风华 Qingyi Fenghua清漪风华Ancient Romance141k WordsCompleted Beneath the dreamlike cherry trees, petals drift down in a flurry like snow. An innocent, bright-eyed girl blinked her watery eyes and asked with tender concern, "Big brother, what's wrong?" Her voice was as gentle as a spring breeze. The young Li Fenghua replied with unshakable certainty, "It's none of your business." But when he turned around and saw the girl before him, he found that though she was not a breathtaking beauty, she had a fresh, lively charm all her own. The girl was Zhao Qingyi. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "It turns out that the traitor is you! Zhang Kuangsheng, I thought you were just an arrogant person, but I never thought that you would do such a treasonous thing - treason and surrender to the enemy! Master also suspected that one of his disciples was a spy, but it turns out that a dignified military advisor is..." Zhao Qingyi's eyes widened with anger, staring at the man in front of him who was once familiar but now a stranger, her heart filled with anger and disappointment. The corners of Zhang Kuangsheng's mouth raised, revealing a sarcastic smile: "Hmph, shut up, why do you accuse me! When he was commanding thousands of generals at Qingcang, how did he know that I, an insignificant military advisor, was better than him in making suggestions? How could this world It's the law of the jungle, and who gets the benefit is the most important. Today, not only will this precious ring be in my possession, but even your life will not be able to escape!" As he spoke, he raised the long sword in his hand and stepped closer to Zhao Qingyi.

19. 19 宫 A-Xue the Palace Maid’s Yoga Journey 宫女阿雪的瑜伽之旅 Moon Cat Meow月狸喵呜Ancient Romance555k WordsOngoing “She was A Xue, a palace maid in the cold palace. By chance, she inherited the art of yoga and turned her life around. Not only did she escape servitude, she also became the empress's most trusted yoga instructor!” Lin Wei, a modern yoga instructor, wakes up as the lowliest maid in the Imperial Wardrobe Bureau of the Qi Dynasty. The original owner of her body was cast aside because of a back injury. In a leaky side hall, Lin Wei secretly unfurls her first yoga mat. At first, it is only instinct —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This article really hit home for me! There is no cheating in life, only the power of silent perseverance - Ashue uses yoga practice every breath to keep her true heart and reverse her destiny in the desperate situation of the palace. Reading it is full of warmth and courage.

20. 20 瑾 Radiant Beauty 瑾瑜芳华 Shui Moyu水默渝Ancient Romance76k WordsCompleted Yun Qing was the legitimate daughter of a family of scholars, gentle and reserved, with quiet wisdom beneath her graceful exterior. At fifteen, she was ordered to enter the palace. She had only hoped to live in peace and protect her family, but the vermilion walls of the imperial palace have never shown mercy to the innocent. On her first days in the palace, her half-sister framed her and the nobles made life difficult for her. Trapped in a quagmire, she was controlled at every turn. With no way —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 借 After Having a Child for Him, the Celibate General Fell for Me 借腹生子后，禁欲将军他沦陷了 Flirting Around撩闲儿Ancient Romance283k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + surrogate pregnancy + slice-of-life feel + devoted couple, one-on-one + pregnancy before love + wholehearted devotion + happy ending] [Talented and beautiful heroine fallen on hard times vs. an ascetic general from a neighboring kingdom] A story about a pair who have no choice but to fall in love after a pregnancy (scratch that, a pair of beauty enthusiasts). Yan Xiao was the beloved daughter of the chancellor of the Li Kingdom, born to him in his later years. She was 7.2kReads9.0Score615Shelves
22. 22 意 A Fragrant Blossom 意芳华 Nine Numbers九数Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + household and palace intrigue + political schemes + national and family vendettas + love that cannot be returned] The Kingdom of Pingliang invaded the land of Jiumu for thirteen years, trampling thousands of miles of its rivers and mountains beneath its horses’ hooves. The nation lost its territory, and Jiumu’s brave sons rose up to resist to the death. Nine out of every ten households were left empty. The ancestral temples were destroyed and the family shrines 16Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 何 How Could You Ruin Her Beauty? 何以乱芳华 Hey, Daxi!嘿大希呀Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted Jiang Lingshu never imagined that Heaven would give her the chance to be reborn! In her previous life, once she had finally married the man she had long loved, Shen Nianbai, she worked herself to the bone day and night, using her family's influence as the Marquis of Yongning to clear the way for her husband and safeguard the Shen family's status. But he turned around and married Jiang Lingshu's cousin. "Elder Sister, did you know that Shen was supposed to marry me?" "Why do you think your health —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 小 Little Girl Jinse 小女锦瑟 Xi Ci Mu Yi兮茌慕易Ancient Romance112k WordsOngoing Qiao Jinse, the legitimate youngest daughter of Chancellor Qiao’s family in the Yunque Kingdom, has been spoiled by everyone around her. Her maternal grandfather is a great general who guards the kingdom, her maternal grandmother is richer than nations, her paternal grandmother is a grand princess, her paternal grandfather is the censor-in-chief, her father and brothers hold high offices, and her second elder sister is a favored imperial consort. She could have lived as freely as she pleased, bu —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 25 梦 Dreaming Back to the Beginning of Our Fate 梦回缘起时 Shui Moyu水默渝Modern Romance117k WordsOngoing Lin Mo, a popular author, is framed for plagiarism by his most trusted editor and a famous female writer. Unable to defend himself, he chooses to prove his innocence with his life. But when he opens his eyes, he has returned to the day he was framed! This time, he refuses to suffer in silence. He cuts ties with the people who betrayed him and accepts the marriage alliance arranged by his family. His fiancée turns out to be Su Wanqing, the heiress of a top financial conglomerate. Not only is she —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 藏 She Hid Her Pregnancy and Left the Child Behind; Reborn, I Won't Chase Him Again 藏起孕肚去父留子，重生我不追了 Wu Li Chouchou乌里丑丑Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted (Publication deal signed) Reborn, one-on-one, both pure, aloof beauty goes mad for love, husband-chasing crematorium (A heartbroken heroine x a hero who wants to be her dog) A Shang stole the position of Xie Hengyu's wife. Everyone knows Xie Hengyu is a sword cultivator prodigy with a brilliant future in the cultivation world, while A Shang is merely a lowly half-demon who became his wife through underhanded means. In the end, she was falsely accused of colluding with the demon clan and died a t 30.9kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
27. 27 心 After Her Heart Died, She Gave Him Back to Her 心死后，她将他还给了她 Drunk, Clasping Clear Maple醉挽清枫Modern Romance15k WordsCompleted After Her Heart Died, She Gave Him Back to Her —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 离 After the Divorce, President Ji Chases His Ex-Wife Through Hell 离婚后，季总追妻火葬场 Drunk, Clasping Clear Maple醉挽清枫Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted After years of marriage, Meng Tian still couldn't warm Ji Beichen's heart. Then she fell ill, and her heart died too. She decided to accept his request for a divorce, setting him free and freeing herself. But... 25Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 宠 Spoiled? No Thanks! The Real Heiress Is Obsessed With Immortal Cultivation 宠爱？不稀罕！真千金她沉迷修仙 Entangled in Longing缠娇怨Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Brothers’ redemption arc + romance] [Calculating, sickly-beautiful male lead vs. sweet, bubbly female lead] The sect where Shi Qi had lived for seventeen years was gone, and she was forced to leave the mountain. Leaving was one thing, but why had a wealthy tycoon suddenly appeared, crying and claiming to be her long-lost father? The rich father was one thing, but she also had six handsome older brothers, each with his own style. Was this the start of a everyone-dotes-on-me story? No! Don’t get 6.1kReads8.8Score654Shelves
30. 30 王 My Lord, Stop Tormenting Her. The Princess Consort No Longer Loves You 王爷别虐了，王妃已经不爱你了 Drunk, Clasping Clear Maple醉挽清枫Ancient Romance26k WordsCompleted My Lord, Stop Tormenting Me. Your Princess Consort Doesn't Love You Anymore —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 情 When Love Runs Deep, There's No Going Back 情到深处，人不还 Shui Moyu水默渝Modern Romance29k WordsCompleted When Love Runs Deep, There's No Turning Back —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 小 My Junior Sister Is So Wicked, Yet All Her Senior Brothers Spoil Her 小师妹太缺德师兄偏偏都宠她 Xiao Ye潇野Ancient Romance284k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + cultivation + villain + a bit of an ensemble cast + face-slapping + extraordinary talent + romance + the whole sect adores her] Xie Wei merely made a few complaints, then transmigrated into a cultivation Mary Sue novel as a villainess with the same name. She was a classic tragic tool character, destined to give the heroine golden fingers, resources, and connections, then lose her life in the end. She didn’t want to follow the plot, but somehow ended up joining Qingyun 3.9kReads8.9Score564Shelves
33. 33 渣 My Scumbag Fiancé Ran Away from Our Wedding, So I Married Someone Else on the Spot 渣男逃婚，我当场改嫁了 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted On her wedding day, Meng Jinyao’s intended groom, Gu Xiuming, eloped with another woman, turning her into a laughingstock. She hardened her heart and changed grooms on the spot, marrying Gu Xiuming’s adoptive father, Gu Jingxi. After the wedding, Gu Xiuming sneered at her. “Meng Jinyao, have you no shame? You couldn’t become my bride, so now you want to become my mother?” Meng Jinyao looked at the man standing in the doorway and complained, “Husband, your son is being disrespectful and insulting 6.8kReads9.2Score2kShelves
34. 34 小 Little Junior Sister Sobs and Pouts, Yet One Sword Destroys Heaven and Earth 小师妹哭哭唧唧，但一剑毁天灭地 Wei Xiaoxi未小兮Ancient Romance3.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Ye Linglong becomes the vicious cannon-fodder villainess in a cultivation novel. With terrible aptitude, she even coerces the heroine into taking her into the top sect during the Cultivation Tournament. After joining, she opposes the heroine at every turn and eventually dies a miserable death. To enjoy a long, happy life, Ye Linglong immediately gives up on coercing the heroine and turns around to join the worst sect in the cultivation world. She’s done being th 418.4kReads9.6Score47.5kShelves
35. 35 锦 Golden Years: A Female Official's Strategy for the Tumultuous Court 锦瑟华年：女官策风云 Shan Naiqing山奈清Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + career + harem rivalry + lots of handsome men] Jiang Yuemian, a modern girl, accidentally transmigrates to ancient times and begins a journey full of challenges and romance. In this world, she experiences all kinds of ancient customs and ways of life, and forms an unbreakable bond with several handsome men, each with his own distinctive personality. Jun Yue: The wise and mighty young emperor A promising young emperor, tall and imposing, with a noble bearing. He wears imperi —Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 闺 Murder in the Inner Quarters 闺中煞 Jian Ye简也Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted The Jiang family's third branch had a daughter, radiant and resplendent. With a single essay on the strategies of statecraft, she stunned the entire land of Qibei. In her early years, she was forced to marry a widower, and her mother wept herself to an early grave. Later, she fell into the hands of a eunuch. Her father went to the capital again and again for her, only to meet a horrific end, torn apart by five horses. What does it mean for a family to be ruined? What does it mean for everyone t 518Reads8.7Score132Shelves

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    These are all! The first book, the first half of the story in Yunyang City has a bit of a shadow of "Conspiracy" The second book, an ancient text combined with modern language style is very different and unique. The third book is truly tear-inducing, touching, sad, bitter and sweet at the same time. In the fourth book, they all have a good ending.

37. 37 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 2.3kReads8.8Score300Shelves

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    These are all! The first book, the first half of the story in Yunyang City has a bit of a shadow of "Conspiracy" The second book, an ancient text combined with modern language style is very different and unique. The third book is true, it makes me cry, it's touching, it's sad, it's bitter yet it's sweet. In the fourth book, they all have a good ending.

38. 38 愿 May We Grow Old Together, Zhaozhao 愿与昭昭共白头 Plain Robes, Pure Melody素衫清韵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Zhaozhao got married. For five hundred copper coins, she was bought to bring good fortune to a sickly man. Who could have guessed he would still die, leaving her a young widow? Zhaozhao married again, this time to a strong, strapping man. Hopefully, this time they can grow old together and stay by each other's side forever. The ten-thousand-year-old iron tree has finally bloomed. The eminent general has fallen in love, but the woman he has set his heart on is a young widow. His advisors: “Gener 1.1kReads9.1Score159Shelves
39. 39 中 The Central Palace 中宫 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted “You are a gift from Qiu Zhenyu to the throne, offered in exchange for his head. Did your father not tell you that you must obey me?” With a light flick of the jade-handled fan in his hand, Xiang Ye removed the empress’s phoenix robe. “Grandmother said the daughters of the Qiu family don’t need to obey.” Min’er looked up at the king who had come drenched in blood, not the slightest bit afraid. On their wedding night, the emperor slept in another woman’s arms. Yet his neglect, humiliation, and bu 3.3kReads8.8Score483Shelves
40. 40 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 21.3kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves

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    These four books 1. The hesitation between falling in love 2. Be able to seek fortune bravely, pursue justice arbitrarily, and be uneasy about worldly constraints. 3. Don't let the ancient Wu Huafu waffle waffle 4. This undying love is really gratifying and prepares you for happiness.

41. 41 芜 The Phoenix of Wu 芜凰 Chen Xiaochen晨晓晨Ancient Romance711k WordsCompleted "If this girl is born in the north, the Phoenix will dance across the heavens, and her status will be beyond measure. If she is born in the south, the Phoenix will break a wing, bringing ruin upon her clan from below and chaos to the imperial court from above." Grandmaster Tian Yi's words came true. The "Song of Great Song," the most exalted young lady in Jiankang, never did manage to "spread her golden wings and bring peace to the world..." A Che said, "You may not be fit to be empress, but you 7kReads9.1Score709Shelves
42. 42 离 The Phoenix's Departure 离凰 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She stayed by his side without a name or status, becoming the shameless woman everyone talked about. In return, a fire burned all the love and hatred they had once shared to ashes. When they first met, he was a prince high above the world, hiding his true intentions to survive the struggle for the throne. That night's fire would strip away his weakness, flesh and bone alike. Buddhists say that life turns full circle every seven years. When they met again seven years later, his eyes were red. Th 5kReads9.0Score601Shelves
43. 43 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 16.1kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    I think these two books are good! The first one, there is no messy bloody plot Secondly, Su Zhe just likes the woman who accompanies him through all the hardships.

44. 44 千 Through the Ages, I Am the Phoenix 千秋我为凰 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted Shen Xian transmigrates into the body of a fool, gets driven out of her home, has her face disfigured, and is even carrying a baby! On the day her husband marries his new love, she shows up to offer her congratulations, then repeatedly face-slaps the new concubine and leaves the guests stunned. But the new concubine keeps trying to out-act her. “You weakling, you think you’re good enough to steal the spotlight?” 5.4kReads8.9Score717Shelves
45. 45 冰 The Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoarded a Hundred Billion in Supplies 冰河末世，我囤积了百亿物资 Sea of Memories记忆的海Sci-Fi & Apocalypse7.2M WordsOngoing Doomsday + reborn + massive stockpiling + playing it safe + unlimited space + dark revenge, no saintly protagonist The world enters an ice age. The freezing apocalypse arrives, and 95% of the planet's population perishes! In his previous life, Zhang Yi was killed by people he'd helped because of his kind heart. Reborn one month before the freezing apocalypse, Zhang Yi awakens a spatial ability and begins frantically stockpiling supplies! Short on supplies? He empties the hundred-billion-yuan war 377.3kReads8.7Score31.5kShelves
46. 46 微 A Glimmer of Light for You 微光许君知 User26139633用户26139633Ancient Romance112k WordsOngoing Zhang Wei is a wage slave in modern society, earning just three thousand yuan a month. One night, while reading a novel under the covers, she accidentally transmigrates into a book and becomes a cannon-fodder character who doesn’t even have a name in the story. Other people transmigrate as princesses and empresses with golden fingers, but she ends up as the illegitimate third young lady of a family who doesn’t even have a maid. She plans to get on good terms with the original heroine and cling t 1Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 绝 The Untouchable Princess’s Feast 绝妃膳类 Yi Luo一落Ancient Romance780k WordsCompleted No zuo no die: The Gu family's Fourth Miss finally got herself killed after making trouble at every turn, but in doing so, she drastically changed Gu Huaqing's tragic fate! As the daughter of a wealthy official, she absolutely couldn't let Heaven down. Her motto was to live freely and happily, and her top rule was to stay out of conflict! So why were there always so many admirers around her? Heaven above, earth below, please make these rotten peach blossoms go away!!! 173Reads8.9Score101Shelves

    Reader note

    I think these four books are good! The first one, followed by misunderstanding and reconciliation, misunderstanding and reconciliation again Secondly, the inner activities of the orphaned girl are well described. The third one is the combination of supply chain and finance. Fourth, if you like pure ancient romance, this novel is worth it

48. 48 瑾 Madam Jinning 瑾宁夫人 Qi Ran Liuli七媣琉璃Ancient Romance2.9M WordsCompleted Meng Jinning wasn't exactly the laid-back type, but she understood the principle of not bothering others unless they bothered her first. She also knew that being a stepmother was no easy task. She figured the children's maternal relatives and their own father could take care of them, and the most she could do was turn a blind eye. She never expected that, even though she had no intention of meddling, someone else would insist on dragging her into their business. 342Reads7.7Score105Shelves
49. 49 倾 The Empress Dowager Who Ruled the Nation 倾国太后 Song of June's Parting六月离歌Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted She transmigrated straight into a marriage with an emperor on his deathbed? Who could have guessed that by the next day, Long Zhanyan would be elevated to empress dowager, forcing her scumbag father and wicked mother to kneel and bow while the emperor himself bent down to greet her? There was only one word for it: glorious! But the Regent looked at her strangely... “How many men have you had before?” “Half of one. He died afterward.” “Good! If he hadn’t died, I’d make sure he met an even worse 99Reads8.8Score—Shelves
50. 50 玉 Jade Halls and Golden Boudoirs 玉堂金闺 Idly Listening to Falling Flowers闲听落花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Li Tian has a clear goal in life: money, leisure, and no worries. She wants to find a kind-hearted husband with no skills and no temper, grow flowers and plants, raise cats and dogs, enjoy a little wine, compose a few sentimental poems, and live in blissful seclusion among the hills... Money isn't a problem, and leisure isn't a problem. But why is that kind-hearted husband with no skills and no temper always so far away among those hills? 85Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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