Any Stories About Palace Maids or Servants? No Transmigration 有没有宫女或者丫鬟的书啊，不要穿越的

1. 1 乖 The Dutiful Palace Maid Rises to Empress 乖乖宫婢，一路封后 Yuanyuan Isn't a Crybaby元元不是小哭包Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted One promise: If it’s not sweet, you don’t pay! Sweet romance! Sweet romance! Sweet romance! [Beautiful, gentle little palace maid × cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is inexperienced | Possessive pursuit | Devoted from the start | Hero worships the heroine to the extreme] Chu Linyuan is a tyrant in the eyes of the world, cruel in his methods and unpredictable in his moods. Zhizhang is merely an ordinary palace maid. Delicate and lovely, she wants no wealth or stat 7.2kReads8.8Score906Shelves

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   These are all highly recommended books recently 📚 Emperor and Palace Maid, Emperor and Cousin, arrogant male lead paired with soft and sweet female lead, so sweet it's almost sickening.

2. 2 太 After the Crown Prince Ascends the Throne, He Seizes His Cannon-Fodder Cousin 太子登基后，炮灰表妹被强夺了 Mountain Cat山也猫Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Signed for publication [Forced marriage + cold, aloof crown prince with a dark heart and ruthless methods + clear-headed, laid-back, beautiful cousin + a touch of reverse-harem appeal + tangled love triangle + doting romance] Gu Sui'an, an agricultural research scientist, was reborn in the womb and turned into the male lead's cannon-fodder cousin in the political intrigue novel Marrying the Emperor. In this dangerous ancient world where she had no rights, all she wanted was to coast through li 68.4kReads8.5Score5.3kShelves
3. 3 小 The Little Palace Maid Who Ruled the Harem 小宫女宠冠后宫 Silver Charm银娇Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted [A pampered little palace maid × a possessive, scheming emperor; pseudo-childhood sweethearts; doted on from the start; happy ending] When A Ruo was seven, the Grand Empress Dowager found her and brought her into the palace. She had been raised by her ever since. Though she was a maid, everyone in the palace addressed her as Miss A Ruo. Life couldn’t have been sweeter. But her carefree days didn’t last long. After four years away from the capital, she returned to hear something unbelievable. The 4.9kReads7.5Score533Shelves
4. 4 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 13.1kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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   This book! It's amazing, even I didn't skip any chapters!

5. 5 为 A Life of Servitude 为婢 Qiaoqiao the Loach桥桥小泥鳅Ancient Romance389k WordsCompleted Xiao Lu was held hostage for ten years. I stayed by his side, living as if we were husband and wife. When he was rescued and returned to the State of Zhao, I became the most shameful kind of person at his side: a slave from the State of Chu. A maid, insignificant and easily overlooked. I watched him marry a beautiful woman, watched him host banquets for his guests. I watched him become a prince, watched him bask in glory. Later, on the eve of my wedding, I heard that he had burned his boats and 5.1kReads8.7Score535Shelves

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   This book is truly amazing!!! Words alone can't capture its beauty. I can't fully describe what attracted me to it. It's a little angsty, but manageable. It's very enjoyable. The female lead, despite her humble origins, is courageous, resourceful, and has her own ideas. She knows what she wants, embodying the idea that even though she may seem weak, she can be strong. [Cool] The male lead respects her, unlike Xiao Lu, who is purely a paranoid and abusive man. The Crown Prince's words to the female lead that perseverance is her true nature, and his remarks during the chess game, all seem to be telling her not to hide her talents but to be herself. She's a character who grows and develops. By the end, you'll feel that if the female lead had a good life, it could have been a happy ending. [Almost crying]

6. 6 出 The Night I Left the Palace, the Mad Emperor Took Me by Force 出宫当晚，被疯批帝王强取豪夺 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, delicate palace maid vs. cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is chaste + powerful male lead, weak female lead, and he’s completely unhinged + possessive love + a long road to winning her back] Yue Ling was a vain little palace maid. Hoping to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth, she seduced the emperor and worked tirelessly to win his favor, but still met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling saw things clearly. Rather than tread on thin ice in the de 25.8kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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   The female leads are all palace maids. For some reason, the emperor becomes interested in one of them. As the saying goes, interest is the best teacher, so the male lead falls for her.

7. 7 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.7kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
8. 8 东 The Eastern Palace’s Hidden Darling 东宫藏娇 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet, imaginative historical romance + Pursuing his wife through live comments + A forced romance that turns mutual + A beautiful airhead + A sinister crown prince + The real and fake heiress] To earn money for her seriously ill mother and her injured brother, desperate Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into slavery at the Eastern Palace. Her pretty face and timid, trouble-avoiding nature earned her a place serving in the Crown Prince's study, assigned by the steward. Her daily chores were simple: gri 4.2kReads9.1Score317Shelves
9. 9 娇 The Clever Palace Maid and the Cold, Cruel Emperor Who Can't Resist Her 娇娇宫女手段高，冷戾帝王不经撩 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Reborn / palace intrigue, not both virgins / delicate heroine / hero is a bit of a jerk early on, loses his mind midway, and dotes on her alone in the end] Yuan Qing was just a low-ranking palace maid. But she was born alluring and beautiful. In her previous life, the Empress Dowager gave her to Prince Jing as a concubine. Who could have guessed she would become the princess consort's thorn in the side, and that a bowl of poisoned soup would end her life? Reborn, Yuan Qing set her sights on the 5.8kReads9.2Score569Shelves
10. 10 帝 The Emperor's Cherished Consort 帝王娇宠 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted [Not a pure-love couple / not a strong heroine / weak heroine / little palace intrigue / slight angst early on, exclusive devotion later] Shu Li began having frequent dreams after she was transferred from the Hall of Sacred Books to serve the emperor. In them, a tall man stood not far from her. The first time their eyes met, she woke with a start. The second time she saw his face, he grabbed her by the throat and frightened her. The day after waking from the dream, she suddenly realized that 8.3kReads9.2Score887Shelves
11. 11 宫 A Palace Maid's Daily Life: My Parents Want Me to Be a Couch Potato 宫女日常：爹娘让我当咸鱼 Yu Tangluo玉糖萝Ancient Romance699k WordsCompleted Hang Jiayanxin was a bondservant of the Plain White Banner and a court-appointed royal service worker. She entered the palace at thirteen and would leave at twenty-five. For twelve years in the palace, she kept her parents' advice in mind: be a good-for-nothing fish, and hang on until it's time to leave. But the towering palace before her was like a massive vessel, bearing endless power and desire. Once she pushed open those heavy doors, she stepped onto a path from which there was no turning ba 5.4kReads9.1Score571Shelves

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    The first book is about a palace maid. The female protagonist remembers her parents' teachings and leaves the palace at the age of twenty-five. She never has any improper thoughts [shy]. The second book is about a woman who transmigrates into a maid. The female protagonist doesn't think she can make a name for herself in ancient times, so she chooses to protect herself. In the end, she is rewarded for her good deeds and becomes a wealthy woman, living a happy and peaceful life.

12. 12 富 The Wealthy Little Maid 富贵小丫鬟 Huaqing Xue花青雪Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted She wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a little maid at the Duke of Tang's mansion. In the wealthy and comfortable manor, Yun Shu begins a leisurely life, growing up sheltered by riches and splendor. She sets out to earn more money and buy lots of farmland, all so she can become a little landowner someday and enjoy a happy, comfortable life. But that dull-witted general just doesn't know when to give up. Once he gets his hands on something he wants, he refuses to let go, and now he won' 4.6kReads9.0Score686Shelves
13. 13 掌 The Sect Leader's Aunt 掌教姑姑 Auspicious Blessings有福来仪Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [Female Master and Male Disciple, Forbidden Tension and Push-Pull Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Revenge + Class Divide] Xie Yi is the most renowned governess in the entire capital. She has spent her whole life observing propriety, following the rules, and mastering every scheme and subtle maneuver. Because of the Xie family's wrongful case, she serves the Noble Consort and helps the Cui family's young master rise to power, always cautious and never daring to make a mistake. But durin 1.4kReads7.3Score109Shelves
14. 14 哑 The Mute Palace Maid’s Daily Life 哑巴宫女日常 Pearl Pu'er Tea珍珠普洱茶Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted Maids! Maids! No Romance Bai Zhi was sold into the palace by her family when she was five. At ten, she was assigned to serve the Fifth Prince, who was the same age as her. At fifteen, she saved his life during the spring hunt. The Fifth Prince eventually ascended the throne and became Emperor Zhaoxuan, while Bai Zhi became the head auntie of the Imperial Tea Room in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Because Bai Zhi was quiet and had once saved Emperor Zhaoxuan's life, she became a famous mute m 8.3kReads8.9Score461Shelves

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    Original female protagonist, not a time-traveler. She's a legendary mute! When alone with the emperor, she only says "uh-huh," "oh." She simply doesn't want to speak when alone. Her only thought is how to retire early.

15. 15 小 The Palace Maid Is Soft and Sweet, and the Emperor Cherishes Her 小宫女又软又娇，皇上宠她入骨 Silver Charm银娇Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [HE; a cold, powerful emperor VS a carefree little palace maid, not both virgins] A Zhi grew up in the palace and knew all its twists and turns. Her goal was clear: eat well and wait to die! Who could have guessed that one day, while delivering a meal, she would catch the emperor’s eye? Terrified, A Zhi packed her little bundle that very night, determined to make a run for it at dawn! But before she could get away, she and her pitifully small bundle were sent straight to Taihe Palace. Only after 20.9kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    💥💥The female lead is a lowly palace maid who initially just wanted to coast along in the palace. Unexpectedly, the emperor notices her one day and takes a liking to her. From an insignificant figure in the palace, she becomes an indispensable part of the court, gradually rising to a higher position. The male lead dotes on her a lot later on.🍓🍓

16. 16 国 The Duke's Estate Maid 国公府小丫鬟 July Koi七月锦鲤Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Su Liyue was a low-ranking maid in the Duke's mansion, not even qualified for the ranks of household maids. She had no interest in climbing the social ladder. She just wanted to leave the mansion and live a quiet life. After hearing that only first-class maids could buy their freedom, she rushed into the main kitchen and embarked on a difficult journey up the ranks. She made sweet soups, prepared pastries, cooked elaborate dishes, bought farmland, rented a butcher shop, and tended the ancestral 15.4kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    I recommend this book. It's relatively new and really good. It's about a maid's rise to power, without any special abilities or plot devices. The writing style is classical and has a touch of Dream of the Red Chamber.

17. 17 宫 Being a Palace Maid Is Hard, I’d Rather Lie Flat 宫女难为，不如躺平 Silver Charm银娇Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted [Deposed Crown Prince vs. Little Palace Maid; reborn; mutual salvation] Mu Jin died in the imperial palace in her previous life. This time, all she wants is to stay alive and get out of this man-eating place as soon as possible. So she volunteers to leave the palace and care for the deposed crown prince. Every day, she counts down the days until he dies, so she can escape amid the chaos and leave for good. But after three days, he is still alive and well. A year later, not only is he still alive 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first four books are about palace maids, and the last two are about maids.

18. 18 娇 The Sweet Palace Maid Won’t Play Palace Politics, She’ll Lie Flat and Become a Favored Consort 娇娇宫女不会宫斗，躺平为宠妃 Wandering Daoist of the Azure Zen青禅散人Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Not a chaste couple + devoted romance later on + pain-sensation swap + fictional setting + happy ending] After failing the palace selection, Ruan Jinxin became a palace maid and was repeatedly bullied. Luckily, their pain-sensation swap forced the emperor to protect her. But as he continued protecting her, the ruler of an entire nation found himself falling for her. Step by step, he made plans for her and helped her rise to the position of empress. But the little palace maid carried old gru 32Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 19 皇 The Emperor’s Favorite Lady-in-Waiting 皇上独宠御前掌事宫女 Cheng Nuo橙诺Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Shen Ru was sold into the palace as a child. Later, thanks to Consort Shu's great kindness, she lived a fairly comfortable life. But Consort Shu was eventually framed for practicing witchcraft. The emperor was furious and ordered her death. Shen Ru followed the young Second Prince, Situ Yi, to the Cold Palace, where the two depended on each other from then on. A few years later, fortune finally turned in their favor: the emperor and the crown prince died one after another. To preserve her positi 1.9kReads8.4Score136Shelves
20. 20 通 The Maid in His Bed Is a Little Sweet 通房丫鬟有点娇 Lucky Fish福鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Yaoyao bit her lip, tears in her eyes, and became the cherished darling of powerful minister Xie Xiuzhi. From then on, she rose to the top. * Everyone knew that powerful minister Xie Xiuzhi was ruthless, had no interest in women, and cared only for power. But they did not know that after nightfall, he shed his usual cool demeanor, wrapped a hand around his little maid's waist, and tenderly called her “Yaoyao.” Su Yaoyao was of low birth and knew the gulf between herself and Xie Xiuzhi, yet sh 161Reads5.7Score—Shelves
21. 21 通 The Tender and Alluring Chambermaid 通房丫鬟娇软动人 Lai Ou来欧Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Xiao Heming, heir to the Duke of Xiao's estate, was sickly and ineffectual. Hoping he would die sooner rather than later, his stepmother deliberately gave him Mianyin, the most beautiful maid in the estate, to serve as his bedchamber maid. As a bedchamber maid, Mianyin knew her place. She only wanted to leave the estate once the young master's wife arrived and live a free life. From a sickly young heir to a powerful minister after the new emperor's ascension, Xiao Heming was calculating and ruth 573Reads7.0Score—Shelves
22. 22 娇 Delicate and Frail, She Is Imprisoned and Doted on by the Ascetic Emperor 娇娇柔弱，被禁欲帝王强制囚宠 Fluffy Furball毛团团Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Both leads are sexually inexperienced + powerful hero and weak heroine + transmigration] After transmigrating into the body of a palace maid, Mu Qingci acted with the utmost caution, taking calculated steps and employing every trick in the book. After helping the Empress Dowager seize power, she finally became the illustrious Head Palace Matron. She had not only risen to the top of her career as a palace maid, but was also beautiful, with flawless skin and a graceful, alluring figure. Everyone 4kReads8.5Score303Shelves

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    They're all about palace maids and the emperor.

23. 23 小 The Little Palace Maid's Thoughts Were Read 小宫女被读心了 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the palace as a maid, Qin Jianjian works diligently, flatters those above her, and deceives those below her. In the end, she becomes the top-ranked maid serving the Empress Dowager. She has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of her profession. Money she’s openly entitled to, along with money she shouldn’t have, keeps flowing into Qin Jianjian’s pockets. Delighted, she just has to wait until she’s old enough to leave the palace and retire early. Who could have guessed the 15kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves
24. 24 宫 The Maid Is Sweet and Scheming, Climbing Her Way to the Top 宫女又茶又媚，一路内卷做娘娘 11 Means 1111就是11Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted [They scheme against each other + the male lead has been with other women, while the female lead is chaste + palace intrigue + exclusive devotion later on + marriage before love] The rating just came in. It’ll go up later. The heroine grows over time! She suffers a little at first, but later fights back and gets a major power-up! She was once the cherished jewel of the Jinzhong prefect, raised like nobility. But when her father was exposed for corruption and thrown into prison, she was implicate 267Reads6.9Score—Shelves
25. 25 宫 A Palace Maid’s Life as the Emperor’s Favorite 宫女承宠日常 Kun Bai坤白Ancient Romance206k WordsCompleted Wei Rongxiang was a palace maid who served tea before the emperor. One day, she was abducted and dragged onto the imperial bed, where the emperor forced himself on her. Everyone called her Aunt Rongxiang, yet treated her like a mistress of the palace. Wei Rongxiang entered the imperial harem, where the emperor favored her every night, but she always kept a clear head. She watched him favor his concubines, watched him surround himself with wives and concubines, watched his children dote on him, w 8.6kReads7.8Score525Shelves
26. 26 宫 The Palace Maid's Alluring Charms: The Emperor Grips Her Waist and Kisses Her Every Day 宫婢娇软媚人，皇上日日掐腰吻 Tong Yue桐月Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted Zhu Jinrun was a low-ranking palace maid at Yimei Garden. The matrons were jealous of her beauty and said she was bound to set her sights on the emperor. As it turned out, they were right, though he was the one who fell for her first. The mighty emperor clung to a little maid and refused to let go, even if it killed him. After the Empress Dowager took a liking to her, Zhu Jinrun was assigned to Shoukang Palace. The palace staff said the emperor visited the Empress Dowager every day out of filial 211Reads5.1Score—Shelves
27. 27 娇 The Pretty Palace Maid's Step-by-Step Rise to Empress 娇娇宫女，步步为后 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue / not both partners’ first time / devoted love in the later story / not a strong heroine; the female lead cries easily and isn’t particularly clever, so don’t expect too much!] After three years in the palace, Yue Li has worked carefully and waited for a chance at promotion. Just before she is promoted, a palace maid sharing her room is sentenced to death for offending a consort. Thunder crashes and rain pours that night as blood spatters everywhere. Terrified, Yue Li cannot sle 24.5kReads9.3Score11.5kShelves
28. 28 帝 The Emperor Is a Madman, and His Seductive Palace Maid Has Had Enough 帝王太疯批，娇媚宫女她不干了 Day Mountain Moon昼山月Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + fleeing while pregnant] [Scheming palace maid x unhinged emperor. Both leads are calculating and morally gray. He treats her badly at first, then chases her and devotes himself to her alone. They scheme and spar against each other.] After her family was destroyed and their home confiscated, Jiang Chu, once a noblewoman from a prestigious clan, entered the palace as a maid. She carefully plotted her revenge, waiting for the chance to escape and regain her freedom once she had se 1.8kReads8.9Score195Shelves
29. 29 娇 The Sweet Palace Maid Is the Emperor’s Favorite Consort 娇软宫女是宠妃 Yue Yan's Dream月宴的梦Ancient Romance269k WordsOngoing [Devoted love! Beautiful, sweet-natured palace maid x cold, ruthless emperor who gradually falls for her] Yue Rou has fair skin, a beautiful face, and a gentle disposition. Yet Chu Huaian, the emperor whom everyone sees as cold and indifferent, pleads with her time and again: “Don’t be afraid of me.” No one ever imagined that this little palace maid would be safely protected by the emperor and rise all the way to the position of Imperial Consort. 226Reads8.2Score—Shelves
30. 30 太 The Crown Prince's Personal Palace Maid 太子的贴身宫女 A Bamboo Branch一根竹枝Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted The Crown Prince's Personal Palace Maid 37Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 宫 A Palace Maid Rises to Power and Becomes the Tyrant’s Beloved 宫女上位，成为暴君心尖宠 Ming Yan明烟Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue] [The leads are not each other’s first] [He only dotes on her in the later part] Overworked office worker Fang Ziluo transmigrated into the body of a young palace maid named Fang Zhilu. Three years earlier, the emperor had exchanged a few words with her. That alone was enough to offend Noble Consort Liu, and she spent the next three years tending the kitchen fire. The original Fang Zhilu had died a miserable death after enduring all that humiliation. Fang Zhilu thought, Now that 735Reads8.8Score105Shelves
32. 32 惊 What?! The Empress Consort Rose from Palace Maid to the Top! 惊！娘娘竟是宫女上位！ Rice Wine and Little Cherries酒酿小樱桃Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted From the moment Yun Rou climbed into his bed, her goal was clear. She would play a frail, innocent favorite who had eyes only for the emperor, and slowly work her way up in the imperial harem. From the day he ascended the throne, Shen Hui’s goal was just as clear. The harem had no place for useless people. His favor would be granted solely according to their usefulness. Then one day, he tasted a bowl of sweet lychee soup, and there was no turning back. Everyone said the emperor was merely indulg 29Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 小 Little Palace Maid, I’ve Set My Sights on You 小宫女，朕要定你了 Dancing with My Shadow起舞弄清影Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the daughter of a great general. For love, she endured humiliation and became a concubine, only to have the man she loved scheme against her and destroy her family. Reborn, she becomes the lowliest palace maid in the imperial palace. All she wants is to seduce the emperor, become his favorite consort, and avenge herself for her past life. In public, he is timid and meek. In private, he is courageous, cunning, and devious. After years of keeping his head down, all he 400Reads6.7Score—Shelves
34. 34 陛 The Emperor Dotes on His Little Palace Maid 陛下偏宠小宫女 The Tomato Who Wants to Play Instead of Work不想上班想玩耍的番茄Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted The Emperor Favors His Little Palace Maid 3Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 承 Beneath the Bed Curtains 承欢帐 Dudu the Little Penguin小企鹅嘟嘟Ancient Romance115k WordsCompleted She was a commoner’s daughter, and he was the exalted emperor. Because she was so beautiful, she was forcibly taken into the Palace of Elegance. After one night of passion, he trapped her for the rest of her life in this bloodsucking imperial harem. [Not a typical plot + the heroine isn’t a helpless flower, and pursues freedom + fictional dynasty + first-person power fantasy] 2.5kReads5.5Score100Shelves
36. 36 陛 Your Majesty, the Empress Doesn’t Want to Compete for Your Favor, She Just Wants to Raise the Baby 陛下，娘娘她不想争宠只想养崽崽 Ye Qingyu叶青鱼Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Adorable baby + Empress + devoted couple + System] Ji Mingjin died alongside her enemy. A bomb blew her to pieces, and yet somehow she came back to life! When Ji Mingjin opens her eyes, she discovers she has been reborn in the body of Murong Mingjin, Empress of Jin. She has even given birth to a child. Looking at the adorable, pitiful little dumpling before her, Murong Mingjin decides she will protect the poor little thing. To raise the little dumpling well, Murong Mingjin has no choice but to 140Reads6.4Score—Shelves
37. 37 开 A Palace Maid from the Start, the Emperor’s Beloved 开局成宫女，皇帝的心头宠 I Love Orange Juice我爱喝橘子汁Ancient Romance122k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + satisfying revenge + romance] After entering the palace, she becomes the noble consort’s personal maid, the only person who can get close to her. In this imperial harem, countless eyes are fixed on her, and she can feel their greedy gazes. “Your Majesty, although I’m only a servant, I’m the person Her Highness trusts most. You...” “I want the truth.” In that moment, it was as if every sound in heaven and earth had faded away, leaving only his deep, resonant voice beside her ea 29Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 玲 The Delicate Little Maid 玲珑小丫鬟 September the Chubby Orange Cat橘猫九月胖Ancient Romance810k WordsCompleted After waking up, Lu Linglong finds herself reborn as the newborn daughter of a scholar's wife. Though her family is not wealthy, she is showered with love. Then everything changes: she becomes a little maid in the Marquis's household, where she grows up under its protection. She opens shops and buys farmland, all to make more money. Once her parents' enemies have been dealt with, she returns to the capital at last, and Lu Linglong can finally begin a new life. Only those who share both hardship 433Reads—Score—Shelves

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    *The Exquisite Little Maid* is a novel by the author Orange Cat in September. The story primarily revolves around a modern woman who transmigrates to ancient times, becoming Lu Linglong, the newborn daughter of a scholar's wife. Lu Linglong wakes up to find herself reborn as the scholar's wife's newborn daughter. Although her family isn't wealthy, she is showered with love and affection. However, a sudden change in circumstances forces her to become a maid in a noble household. In the household, she grows up under protection and begins to earn money by opening shops and buying land. After experiencing many hardships and challenges, Lu Linglong finally begins a new life. She only trusts those who can share her joys and sorrows. During her growth, she meets a rising young soldier, and a romance develops between them. In short, *The Exquisite Little Maid* is a story about how an independent and clear-headed young maid, through her own efforts, steadily rises in rank and ultimately finds her own happiness.

39. 39 东 The Eastern Palace Bedchamber Maid 东宫通房 Yu Nanting玉南廷Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted Yu Niang had once been sold as a courtesan and was left with a strange illness. By chance, she became the Crown Prince’s personal medicine woman, then his bedchamber attendant. But because of her low birth, she was never given a title. The Crown Prince was handsome and noble, but cold and unfeeling. He often warned his lowly bedchamber attendant not to covet what she could never have. Yu Niang could only meekly agree. One day, a fire broke out in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince’s leg was pi 35.3kReads9.2Score4.6kShelves
40. 40 惊 Breaking News! The Junior Judge of the Court of Judicial Review’s Concubine Has Run Away 惊闻！大理寺少卿的小通房跑路了 Mu Mu Yixin木木一心Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted Traditional historical romance [Both devoted to each other] + [Running away while pregnant] + [Forced possession] + [Groveling pursuit] + [Rekindled love] A traditional historical romance with a few mystery-solving scenes that help move the plot along. There aren’t many, but readers who don’t like them should proceed with caution. A lovestruck, sweet-natured young concubine + a dignified, self-controlled heir to the throne Qin Ruyi began serving Su Xuanzhi, the Prince of Jing’s heir and a junior 1.6kReads6.9Score243Shelves

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    In traditional Chinese romance novels, the female protagonist is initially humble but gradually becomes strong.

41. 41 全 The Whole Household Was Stunned: The Little Maid Gave Birth to the Marquis’s Heir 全府震惊，小丫鬟生了侯府继承人 Yu Wanwan余晚晚Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted Qiu Jin transmigrates into the body of a young maid who was sent to become a bedchamber maid, only to be rejected and sent back. Because of her beauty, a fortune-teller said she was born under a lucky star. The old madam sent Qiu Jin to serve as a bedchamber maid to her troublesome eldest grandson, hoping she would bring him good fortune and help him pass the imperial exams with flying colors. The original owner used her beauty and voluptuous figure to flirt with the young master, unaware that h 6kReads9.0Score643Shelves

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    They are all related to maids and young masters.

42. 42 丫 The Maid 丫鬟 The Tiger Is Ready to Roar老虎要发威Ancient Romance181k WordsCompleted !!! The heroine is an ordinary person. Although she transmigrates, she has no special abilities of any kind!!! Please bear in mind the differences between social classes in ancient times. Don't assume that a transmigrated heroine means this is a wish-fulfillment story. This is a tragic romance!!! [Tragedy warning, read with caution. The male lead really is cold and heartless. A warning for a deranged male lead!] He is the master, and you are a servant. Your stations in life are worlds apart. Wha 652Reads6.4Score102Shelves
43. 43 通 The Maid Leaped into the Flames, and the Brutal Prince Went Mad with Regret! 通房丫鬟跳火海，暴虐王爷悔疯了！ Ye Jingshu叶惊漱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Li Qinghuan had been the Prince Regent Li Xingchuan’s bedchamber maid for three years. For all three years, she had done her duty and never once overstepped her bounds. She had set three rules for herself. The first rule for a bedchamber maid: Never act alluring or seduce the Prince Regent into neglecting his duties. After attending to Li Xingchuan, she never stayed a moment longer, no matter how much her whole body hurt. The second rule for a bedchamber maid: Never leave trouble for the future 883Reads6.4Score104Shelves
44. 44 丫 Maid 丫鬟 Ming Rou明柔Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted Maid 11Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 小 After the Little Maid Ran Away Heartbroken, the Crown Prince Cried Over Their Baby Every Night 小丫鬟心碎跑路后，太子抱崽夜夜痛哭 Miss Ten Yuan十元小姐Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Golden Horse Best Actress Cheng Yuan opened her eyes to find herself transformed into Cheng Shiyuan, the personal maid of the prime minister's second daughter, beaten until her skin was lacerated. The reason? She had secretly gotten involved with an outsider and had a baby, bringing shame on her young mistress? Cheng Shiyuan wanted to cry. She wished she could sprout wings and fly away! To save her own sorry life, she did odd jobs and played matchmaker, all to help her young mistress win the cro 9Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 穿 I Transmigrated Into a Maid, and the Regent Begged Me to Stay 穿成小丫鬟，摄政王求放过 Yao Xiang Yang钥想洋Ancient Romance184k WordsCompleted Chu Nuan transmigrates into the body of a maid serving the unloved legitimate daughter of a general's household. At long last, she saves enough money to buy her freedom, but before she can flee, the aloof Regent blocks her in an alley. “Nuan Nuan, you forgot something.” Chu Nuan gives her heavy bundle a shake. “I didn't leave anything behind. I've got all my money!” The Regent looks aggrieved. “You forgot to take me with you.” Chu Nuan: “...” 339Reads6.7Score—Shelves
47. 47 大 The Beloved Daily Life of the Senior Maid 大丫鬟娇宠日常 Super Galaxy超星系Ancient Romance405k WordsCompleted As the powerful court official's personal maid, Yuetan can host guests and cook, fend off romantic advances and manage the household finances. Her master needs her to attend to him personally, and the young master needs careful guidance… Luckily, before long, she becomes the lady of the manor and the most cherished person in the hearts of two generations of powerful officials! 31Reads6.7Score—Shelves
48. 48 丫 The Maid 丫鬟。 Clear Hawthorn Tea Flower清楂茶花Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted Maidservant. 604Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 侍 The Concubine Has Endless Tricks, and the Crown Prince Keeps Visiting Her Room 侍妾花样百出，太子总去她屋 Tomato Princess番茄小公主Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Not a virgin couple!!!] [Two best friends transmigrate together + favored concubine rises to power] Yun Weiwei transmigrated into Yun Wei, a maid assigned to sweep the Eastern Palace. The maid was breathtakingly beautiful, and had originally been planted in the Eastern Palace to disgust the Crown Princess. Within just a few days, Yun Wei had fallen to the lowest rank of servant in the residence. No one expected that the Crown Prince would take a liking to her. Yun Wei was timid and afraid of tr 1.5kReads8.4Score107Shelves
50. 50 试 The Trial Bride: The Abstinent Heir Spoils Her Without Restraint 试婚丫鬟，禁欲世子独宠无度 Not Yet Sampled还没打样Ancient Romance637k WordsCompleted On the day of the grand wedding at the Duke's residence, Song Cuiyue took the prime minister's daughter’s place and shared a bed with the heir. After just one night, he couldn't get her out of his mind. After her family was destroyed by the prime minister's household, she went to great lengths to become one of their maids. For years, she endured humiliation and hid her hatred as she served them, all so she could begin her revenge in earnest on this day... She used the prime minister's daughter' 284Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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