Noble Daughters of Great Clans, Born to High Status 世家嫡女，生来便身份尊贵

1. 151 快 Quick Transmigration: The Stunning Cousin, Sweet and Seductive 快穿之绝色表妹，她又茶又媚 Zhongli Wangshu钟离望舒Fantastical Romance479k WordsCompleted The rating has just come out and should gradually rise. Quick transmigration [a skilled actress, a “green tea” female lead, vs. all kinds of aloof male leads] Zhao Xiyue, the entertainment industry's famous “C-list green tea,” had just bought herself a hundred-square-meter home in a second-tier city and paid off her massive loan. Before she could enjoy her new life, a prop struck her on set, earning her a “vegetative state” experience card. In her hazy consciousness, she bonded with an “Awakenin 3.9kReads6.7Score33014d adds
2. 152 绝 The Beautiful Imperial Consort Frowns, and the King Pulls Her Close to Soothe Her 绝色皇妃一皱眉，君王锁腰轻哄 Feng Qianying风千影Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + one-on-one] A stunning, flirtatious princess who knows how to ensnare a man x a domineering, scheming, jealous emperor In her previous life, Yun Shuwu, the most revered of the five princesses of Beimo, married the wrong man: Xiao Jimian, the emperor of Nanjiang. She thought he was the right one for her, but he turned out to be an obsessive scoundrel who knew nothing of love and only knew how to use her. She endured endless humiliation and torment in Nanjiang, and died f 1.4kReads9.2Score21614d adds
3. 153 良 The Beloved Concubine Is Alluring and Charming, Rising to the Top 良娣又娇又媚，一路盛宠上位 Zhongli Wangshu钟离望舒Ancient Romance708k WordsCompleted Chu Yao was born with an irresistible, seductive charm. Every frown and smile was captivating, yet her aunt, the Empress, treated her as a pawn and sent her to the Eastern Palace. The Crown Princess, Qin Wan, was the Crown Prince’s cousin. She had already borne him a son and a daughter, securing her position. Crown Prince Gu Jingchen hated the Empress’s influence. On their wedding night, he left Chu Yao alone and placed her in the most remote quarters, the Liuyun Pavilion. Everyone waited to lau 8.6kReads7.8Score76414d adds
4. 154 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 254.1kReads9.7Score29.8k14d adds

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   Sharing a novel I recently read, without skipping any chapters, from beginning to end. The female lead comes from a military family, with a dashing, decisive, intelligent, and resilient personality. Bearing a secret family mission, she navigates the complexities of various factions with a "playing dumb to outsmart" approach, displaying both the demeanor of a great general and the cleverness of a young girl. The male lead is shrouded in mystery, appearing gentle and refined on the surface, but in reality, he is extremely shrewd, skilled in strategy and political maneuvering. He and Shi Buyu go from being adversaries to partners, developing feelings for each other amidst the power struggles. Their "intellectual romance" is full of tension. The plot is tight, the pace is brisk, the characters are fresh, and the chemistry between the leads is strong. Highly recommended!!!

5. 155 盛 Cherished by the Powerful: The Lord Chancellor’s Darling 盛宠：权臣大人的掌心娇 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼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 1.6kReads9.1Score20114d adds

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   I highly recommend "The Emperor's Beloved: His Beloved Concubine." The female lead, Chu Jiaojiao, is reborn on her wedding day. Instead of running away, she clings to the powerful minister, Gu Chen. The story features sweet interactions on their wedding night, followed by intrigue and power struggles within the household, and the devoted protection of the minister. It's a 1v1 romance with both leads being virgins, the plot is fast-paced, and it's incredibly sweet and romantic. A must-read for fans of historical romance!

6. 156 重 Reborn as a Princess, Spoiled and Cherished 重生之公主要娇宠 The Sheep That Can Snow会下雪的绵羊Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted A powerful, pampered princess who rules the court and a cool, aloof Imperial Preceptor who knows the heavens and the earth [Both reborn] In the twenty-fourth year of the Pinghe era, the brave and resourceful Princess Wei Qing'an died by the blade of the Tenth Prince. She never imagined that the Tenth Prince, who had always been timid and bullied, and whom she had protected, had been pretending all along. It had all been a joke. She died unwilling to accept it. Reborn at fifteen, before any of it 110Reads8.8Score—14d adds
7. 157 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白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 32kReads9.4Score4k14d adds
8. 158 当 After the Puppy-Like Heir Learned to Dote on His Wife 当奶狗世子学会宠妻后 Yue Gou月苟Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The clingy young heir × the cold-faced but soft-hearted eldest princess The eldest princess has come of age to choose a husband. Everyone in the Kingdom of Qing debates who could possibly win the heart of this unattainable beauty. No one expects their own princess to be whisked away by a spoiled young heir just returned from Yanbei. The ministers shake their heads, convinced the princess and the young heir are a poor match: he is young, mischievous, and doesn’t know how to cherish anyone. They f 7.7kReads9.3Score80614d adds
9. 159 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 87.6kReads9.5Score12k14d adds

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   This is a story about a female protagonist who is reborn. To save her father and brother, who died in battle in her previous life, she went to the battlefield, but still couldn't save her father, who was riddled with arrows. Her brother also disappeared without a trace, his fate unknown. She was rescued by the prince, but the stepmother and young lady of the family held a funeral for all three of them, effectively rendering her a dead person.

10. 160 盛 Beloved Above All in a Golden Age, With the Land as Dowry 盛世独宠，山河为聘 Wilderness Siren荒野塞壬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Male emperor and female monarch, political intrigue, devoted to each other, sweet romance, both leads are natives of a traditional historical setting] One was an emperor’s chosen star who brimmed with murderous rage; the other was a brilliant woman destined for a tragic fate. Yun Zhenzhen chose Chu Yu to protect her family and save her own life. To her, it was nothing more than a mutually willing bargain. But the bold, unrestrained man held her close and shielded her from every open attack and 1.1kReads9.1Score12414d adds

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    It's really good, you won't regret buying it! Let's go!

11. 161 既 When in Rome, Stay at Ease: The Princess Consort Has a Great Attitude 既来之则安之，王妃心态贼好 A String of Coins一串钱Ancient Romance376k WordsCompleted (Historical romance, modern woman transmigrates to ancient times, devoted couple, no misunderstandings, both leads are smart and have sound values, no love-brained characters) They first met on their wedding night, and He Junlin wasn’t particularly fond of his timid, shrinking princess consort. When he saw her again after she had recovered from a serious illness, he could hardly believe that the poised, radiant, elegant, and aloof beauty before him was his wife. Later on… Well, that whole poised 1kReads8.9Score11914d adds

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    The female protagonist transmigrates from the modern era to the ancient one, and is immediately disliked by Prince He Junlin on their wedding night. However, after recovering from a serious illness, she undergoes a stunning transformation, becoming so elegant and radiant that the prince is completely astonished. He initially thought she was a cold and aloof beauty, but she turns out to be a "little drama queen," and the prince embarks on a "clean-up and wife-protecting" mode, acting as both husband and father.

12. 162 棒 The Wicked Matriarch Who Tore Lovers Apart Is Reborn and Chooses to Do Nothing 棒打鸳鸯的恶人主母，重生摆烂了 Crow Blue鸦青Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ruan Yunluo, the eldest daughter-in-law and head of the household, cared for her mother-in-law during her confinement and raised her younger siblings-in-law. But because she broke up one “true love” couple after another, she was despised and died with regrets. Her brother-in-law resented her. Her sister-in-law hated her. Even her husband abandoned her for his true love. Reborn, she learned her lesson and decided to stop trying. Her brother-in-law wants to be a lovesick door 3.7kReads8.5Score42114d adds

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    The prime minister's legitimate daughter, in her previous life, was morally blackmailed by her husband, concubine, and their families, leading to a tragic end. Reborn, she follows in the footsteps of scumbags, making them furious and destroying their love and affection.

13. 163 满EN The Entire Court Eavesdrops on the Saintess’s Inner Thoughts 满朝文武都偷听圣女心声 Rice Cake Slices年糕片Ancient Romance297k WordsCompleted 956Reads9.0Score10314d adds

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    Mind-reading type.

14. 164 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.2kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds

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    ① The female lead is the second daughter of the Prime Minister, and her mother is a pampered noblewoman raised by a princess. The male lead is a prince from a different family. ② The daughter of a general's family VS the Crown Prince ③ The princess VS the prince from another country ④ The female lead is the "other people's daughter" that all the ladies in the capital talk about.

15. 165 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 82.1kReads9.5Score9.3k14d adds

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    This is the kind of movie I like; I wonder if you guys will like it too.

16. 166 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 11.9kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    All are great! The last one is still being serialized, so I suggest you wait and see! But it's really super good! This is my first time following an update! 1. The female lead is a wrongly accused heiress from a founding family. The royal family trusts her, she returns to the capital to seek revenge, and ends up with the emperor. It's very satisfying, and even their arguments are resolved clearly. 2. Although not from an official family, she is very wealthy, extremely wealthy. She marries into a royal family, and both the prince and her husband side with her. The princess and her sister-in-law are poor and wicked, but they can't get rid of her. She never suffers a loss, so it's very enjoyable to read. 3. I read this a few years ago. A female general disguised as a man is framed and killed. She is reborn into the body of a rich young lady, seeks revenge, and is skilled in martial arts and political maneuvering. 4. A general's daughter whose family was wiped out in her previous life, she pretends to be innocent in this life, schemes to marry a loyal minister, and is also skilled in martial arts. 5. Super good! The daughter of a powerful minister, she controls the emperor, makes money to help her father gain power, the plot is very reasonable, intricately linked, and has a grand scope. In the end, her father sits on the throne. 6. The princess of the Duke's family, whose aunt is the powerful Empress Dowager, and whose emperor is powerless. In her previous life, she raised a phoenix-like scholar who became a top scholar. In this life, she begins to wield power and marries a very ambitious man from her previous life. Together, they and their families wield power, and the story is still ongoing. In the end, she will definitely ascend to the throne.

17. 167 全 Everyone Hears My Thoughts: I Take Gua Liu on a Hilarious Ride Through the World 全员听我心，我带着瓜六爆笑人间 Dark Night Makeup暗夜妆Ancient Romance326k WordsOngoing [Everyone Can Hear Her Thoughts + Funny and Lighthearted + System + Gossipy Fun + Quirky + Power Fantasy] The Jade Emperor's youngest daughter, Jiang Tiantian, was born into the Jiang family, a minister's household. At first, Jiang Heng was overjoyed to have a daughter in his old age. But the longer he raised her, the more something seemed off. Keeping all her memories from her previous life, Jiang Tiantian spends her days either gossiping or chattering with animals. Throwing tantrums and rollin 15.1kReads8.4Score1.7k14d adds
18. 168 夫 Madam, Rest Easy. Leave the Family Split and the Beating of the Villains to Me 夫人你歇着，分家虐极品让我上 Light Glaze轻釉Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After marrying into the Dingyuan Marquis household by calling in a favor, merchant-born Jiang Rao began living the carefree life of a salted fish. Her mother-in-law gives her a hard time? Jiang Rao: I did the Marquis household a favor. No need to worry! Her sisters-in-law target her? Jiang Rao: I did the Marquis household a favor. I'll just ignore them! Her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law want to scheme for the money in her hands? Jiang Rao: I have more than enough money anyway. I'll spend a li 3.2kReads9.3Score47014d adds
19. 169 都 Now That I’m Reborn, Who’d Raise the Scumbag Husband’s Illegitimate Child? 都重生了，谁还替渣夫外室养孩子 Morning Clouds Purple朝云紫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Film and television rights sold] In her previous life, Yun Chu supported her husband, raised his son by a concubine, and helped the Xie family rise to greatness. In the end, she caused all one hundred members of the Yun family to be beheaded, then was forced to drink poison by the child she had raised with her own hands! As the poison burned through her entrails, she opened her eyes and found herself back at twenty. A line of Xie family children stood before her, each calling her “Mother” with 27.5kReads9.2Score4k14d adds

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    The eldest daughter of a first-rank general of the Yun family, she married into the Xie family and devoted herself to raising the Xie children, only to be completely used by them. Reborn, she regains her former glory as the eldest daughter of the Yun family and makes those who harmed her pay the price step by step, unexpectedly uncovering a great secret along the way.

20. 170 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 34.7kReads9.5Score4.4k14d adds

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    This one is great! ((*^∀^))👍🏻

21. 171 读 Reading Minds and Spilling the Tea, the Cannon Fodder Characters Go Crazy Together! 读心吃大瓜，炮灰们集体发疯啦！ Qingfeng Lingling清风铃玲Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + Gossip System + Beloved by All + Feel-Good Story + Pocket Dimension + Hilariously Unhinged] Luo Ranran, a 500-year-old ginseng spirit, still couldn't cultivate a human form. Since she loved gossip, she spent every day eavesdropping on heavenly gossip, earning herself the nickname “walking gossip expert.” The Old Lord of the Southern Pole was at his wits' end, so he reluctantly (and briskly) kicked the little ginseng spirit down to the mortal realm. The little ginseng spirit becam 3.1kReads9.0Score39414d adds
22. 172 邪 The Evil King’s Obsession: The Genius Madwoman Slays Her Way Through the Three Realms 邪王嗜宠：天才狂妃杀遍三界 Thousand Fans千扇Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Spirit spring space + all attributes + unmatched healer and poison master + no saintly heroine + two powerful leads + sweet, satisfying romance] She was an heir to an ancient martial arts family, a woman who once commanded the world. One transmigration later, she becomes an ugly good-for-nothing. After repairing her dantian, she awakens a five-element spiritual root, breaks through to the innate sacred body, bonds with divine beasts, concocts divine pills, forges divine artifacts, and builds he 24kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds
23. 173 尝 Taste the Softness of Zhi 尝枳软 Qiying栖应Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + one-on-one devoted romance + one-sided love + growing together through mutual support; gentle, down-on-her-luck noblewoman × sharp-tongued, spoiled noble heir] In her previous life, Song Zhizhuan’s family was destroyed, leaving her an orphan. She fell into the tender trap Sima Luo had laid for her. For her sake, the Yan family backed Sima Luo’s rise to power. Her childhood friend fought the enemy forces for her, risking his life to help Sima Luo conquer the realm. In the end, Sima Luo 1.3kReads8.7Score18014d adds

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    The male lead is arrogant and has a sharp tongue, always saying things that annoy people, causing them to miss each other in one lifetime. The female lead is reborn and realizes his feelings. Now that they both have sharp tongues, it's so sweet!

24. 174 盛 A Prosperous Age of Power Plays: Beauty Rules the World 盛世权谋：红妆倾天下 Gentle Breeze风轻Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted She was the guardian deity of Daye, the renowned Prince of Linjiang. After fulfilling her oath and retiring in triumph, she was betrayed by the person she loved most. Her legs were crippled, her face was flayed, and the officials memorialized the throne as the people pleaded for justice. Her entire clan, five generations and nine branches, was slaughtered. In a ruined temple before an arhat statue, she tore open her chest and crushed her own heart, dying with eyes wide open. She was the notoriou 996Reads8.5Score11514d adds
25. 175 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 8.4kReads8.9Score85714d adds

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    Sisters, I absolutely love the "noble lady vs. Powerful minister" trope! Does anyone else understand?! The tension created by the extreme difference in their social status! One is a radiant princess from a wealthy and privileged family, the other a powerful minister from a prestigious clan—a clash of titans, an extreme tug-of-war! 😍

26. 176 重 Reborn, I Became Everyone’s Favorite by Going Ooh Ooh Ooh 重生后我靠嘤嘤嘤成了团宠 Moon's Demise月亡Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted The female general Zhu Liangxiao died once. After being reborn, she decides that the first order of business is to protect her family by keeping a low profile... Or, to put it plainly, getting married off. After much thought, the female general turns into a master of tea through a chorus of pitiful whimpers. Zhu Liangxiao was already stunning. In her previous life, she led troops to purge corrupt officials and captivated countless talented men. In this life, she becomes a top-tier star in the ca 50Reads9.0Score—14d adds
27. 177 大 On Her Wedding Day, She Married the Cold-Faced Imperial Uncle by Mistake 大婚当日，上错花轿嫁给冷面皇叔 Lan Shu兰姝Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [A bold, passionate heiress × a cold-faced prince who always takes her side] In her previous life, Su Jin devoted herself to helping the crown prince ascend the throne. In the end, she was thrown into prison and stabbed to death by her own dear cousin. For the daughter of a military commander, it was a disgrace beyond words. After being reborn, the first thing she did was switch the bridal sedan chairs and climb into the one bound for Prince Yu’s residence. The crown prince is a nobody. Prince Y 4.3kReads9.0Score56114d adds

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    20 Ancient romance novels, covering all genres and styles, all incredibly good, with coherent plots and excellent writing.

28. 178 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 106.8kReads9.5Score12.4k14d adds

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    The first book, [Hypocritical and Ruthless Miss of a Powerful Minister x Savage and Capable Iron-Faced General]: A business tycoon transmigrates into a book, becoming the daughter of a treacherous prime minister. Abusing her power and committing countless evil deeds, the words "vicious female supporting character" are practically glued to her. She relentlessly pursues the second young master of the Mu family, but her love is unrequited? Xiao Wangshu simply turns around, casually flirting with the silent, tough general behind her, watching his flushed face with satisfaction: "After all the choices, I still prefer the general." The second book, Lü Songli transmigrates into a book, becoming the cannon fodder first wife of the male lead Xie Zhan in "The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Second Wife." In the book, the original owner's husband is stolen by her friend Zhao Tan, who returns from exile. They secretly have an affair while she is seriously ill, ultimately causing her death from anger. Lü Songli is about to roll up her sleeves and tear the scumbag and bitch apart when she discovers that Zhao Yutan doesn't intend to maintain the original plot; she wants the two to switch fiancés. Lu Songli silently let her steal the scumbag away. But why did they still ask the Empress Dowager to force a marriage between her and Qin Sheng? Marrying into the Qin family, destined for exile, she had no choice but to roll up her sleeves and get to work. The third book features a noblewoman, two strong protagonists, with the female lead possessing off-the-charts martial arts skills. The fourth book features a strong female lead, clear-headed and rational, skilled in both literature and martial arts.

29. 179 赐 A Marriage Decree for the Short-Lived Prince? The Reborn Empress Shows No Mercy Night After Night 赐婚短命皇子？重生娘娘夜夜无情 Phoenix Rules the Land凤点江山Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + decisive and ruthless + secret identities + medical skills + reborn + punishing scoundrels + the fate of the nation] The emperor decrees a marriage: He Yunxi, eldest daughter of the mighty Marquis Wu, is to marry the sickly, short-lived prince Xuanyuan Jin. On their wedding day, a vicious old matron, acting on the empress’s orders, deliberately tries to put her in her place by forcing her to walk across red-hot iron plates. He Yunxi makes the wicked matron demonstrate how t 11.7kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
30. 180 重 Life After Being Reborn: Learning to Yield to the Wolfish Chief Secretary 重生后对狼性首辅的认怂日常 The Salted Fish Bounces Back咸鱼翻生Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted A single imperial decree and an alleged crime of causing chaos in the palace led to the eldest sister's suicide and the execution of the entire Mu family. Only Mu Nanzhao survived, eking out a miserable existence at Nanhu Temple under the protection of her sister's trusted aide. One day, Shen Che, the Grand Secretary, came to the temple to fulfill a vow. That was when she learned he was the one who had destroyed the Mu family. She had heard that back when the Grand Secretary was poor, a childhoo 280Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the Empress's younger sister, the legitimate daughter of a marquis, and the Grand Secretary's wife.

31. 181 良 The Stunningly Beautiful Lady-in-Waiting: The Frail Crown Prince Is Addicted to Spoiling Her 良娣美艳无双，病弱太子娇宠上瘾 Xia Jiuge夏玖歌Ancient Romance376k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + reborn and transmigrate into a book + male lead with a past, pure heroine + wicked heroine + he falls for her and later dotes on her alone + satisfying read] Ye Ningshuang, the Duke's legitimate daughter, is famed as the most beautiful woman in the land. Every frown and smile of hers captivates men. On the eve of her wedding, she has a strange dream. In the dream, she is a hated villainess whose three marriages all end in tragedy. She and Prince Xuan are childhoo 189Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    I think this fits the description quite well. The female lead is the daughter of a duke, from a prominent family, and eventually marries the crown prince.

32. 182 乱 Chaos Returns 乱昭回 Yun Yuesheng云月生Ancient Romance80k WordsCompleted The king dies, the lords plunge the land into chaos, and the court is swept up in a storm of change. Amid the turmoil of a troubled age, who will ultimately rule? In the Great Qi Dynasty, King Zhao dies, leaving behind only Princess Zhao Hui. Is she a lone tree unable to stand against the storm, or will she turn the whole game on its head? [The frail, gentle princess who plays the pig to eat the tiger × the flamboyant, dazzling, shameless, scheming, and proud lord] [Su Zhaohui × Song Jingyi] [To —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Noble Daughter of a Noble Family

33. 183 贵 The Legitimate Daughter of the Noble House 贵府嫡女 Green Plum Wine青梅子酒酒Ancient Romance139k WordsOngoing (Love after marriage: the Marquis of the Lu family has a long road ahead as he pursues his wife.) One heroine, three love interests. The heroine is clear-headed and intelligent. Pure historical domestic and political intrigue, with no transmigration or alternate setting. The heroine grows over the course of the story. Jiang Wan, the legitimate third daughter of a Duke's family, wants nothing more than for her family to live in peace. But the Duke's family is on the brink of disaster at court, an 1Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 184 慕 Yearning for My Lord’s Return 慕郎归 Rice Ball米团子Ancient RomanceCompleted The renowned Prince of Yan of Great Wei is about to lose his mind! He's always been the one to choose his women, but in the middle of the night, a strange woman slipped into his chambers without anyone noticing and slept with him! Once, twice, three times... Wei Qianheng: Damn it, why am I kind of looking forward to it??? Here are some completed older books by Tuanzi. Links: "My Love Is Unrequited": http://www.ruochu.com/book/90173 "Flowers in the Palace": http://www.ruochu.com/book/83619 "A Sla 30Reads6.9Score—14d adds
35. 185 韶 A Song of Youth 韶华引 Mei Qi Yueyue美柒月月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. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel with no reincarnation or time travel elements. The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a prime minister and is very good at scheming and planning. None of the characters are intellectually challenged.

36. 186 心 His Beloved Frowns, and the Heir Apparent Rushes to Comfort Her 心尖宠她一皱眉，世子夫君追着哄 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance, Both Pure, Sweet Romance, Childhood Sweethearts] Print edition of Jin Shi Jin Yu signed, and the comic adaptation is now online. Yuan Rongjin was the daughter of a general, but when she was young, her stepmother framed her and sent her away from the capital! Everyone thought she would suffer terribly out in the world and live a miserable life. But no one expected that during the ten years she spent away from the capital, Yuan Rongjin never looked the least bit down and out. 29.4kReads9.1Score2.2k14d adds

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    It's so beautiful!

37. 187 凤 The Phoenix Hides in the Green Mountains 凤隐青山 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance153k WordsOngoing The starting price for the new book has just been set. It will go up later! [Emperor and empress, devoted to each other, she runs away while pregnant, adorable child, legitimate daughter of a marquis, fallen prince, peerless beauty, love at first sight, husband pursues his wife after losing her, palace intrigue, amnesia] If you don’t like the synopsis, please don’t read! If it’s not your thing, move on. Please don’t be hurtful! She is Wen Wan, the cast-off legitimate daughter of the Anyuan Marqu 1.2kReads6.8Score—14d adds

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    The story revolves around a noblewoman, the eldest daughter of a powerful family, who lives in seclusion in the mountains. The male lead is a crown prince who later ascends the throne but falls into hardship. He is rescued by the female lead and leaves her before they pledge their lives to each other. The female lead is stunningly beautiful, pregnant, and runs away while pregnant. She gives birth alone, raises the baby, and experiences a difficult childbirth. Five years later, she returns the child to her family and is now pregnant with her second child, in poor health, and in a cold war with her husband.

38. 188 皇 The Royal Family’s Cherished Daughter-in-Law: The Emperor and Empress Are Shipping Themselves 皇家宠媳：帝后嗑CP啦 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + no transmigration or rebirth + alternate history + one-on-one romance + sweet and doting + childhood sweethearts] [Gentle, resilient beauty VS cool, composed Crown Prince] Just three months after Mu Shuangyin's birth mother passed away, Chancellor Mu took a second wife. The new madam brought a son and a daughter into the household. They were said to be the Chancellor's children, and even more remarkably, the twins had been born ab 18kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds
39. 189 陛 The Emperor's Only Favorite: The Empress Keeps Accidentally Revealing Her Secret Identity 陛下独宠：皇后娘娘疯狂掉马甲 Jiujiu and the Cat玖玖与猫Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted *Sweet Romance + Devoted Husband + Legitimate Daughter + Secret Identities + Powerful Couple* The only legitimate daughter of the Duke of the Southern Kingdom's household, Nan Huaishen grew up adored and indulged by everyone. Her grandfather is a first-rank duke, her father a first-rank general, and her maternal grandfather the chancellor. She also has three doting older brothers. With a background envied by every noblewoman in the capital, she is also exceptionally beautiful and talented. Then, 2.7kReads9.0Score28914d adds
40. 190 妃 A Consort's Scheme for the Emperor's Heart 妃谋帝心 Falling Ashes坠落的灰Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted With her father turning a blind eye and her stepmother throwing her weight around, Mu Li is ordered to marry an old prince as a concubine. They tell her this is her fate. Mu Li refuses to believe it. She has never believed in fate… Just then, the imperial household holds its selection of consorts. Daughters of officials of rank eight or above who are of suitable age may participate. Mu Li thinks: Since I’m to be a concubine, why not become the concubine of the most powerful person in the realm? 9.1kReads8.9Score1k14d adds

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    A tale of court intrigue and profound love unfolds in "The Eldest Daughter Enters the Palace, and the Emperor's Pampering is Unbridled." At a crossroads of fate, Mu Li refuses to bow to the destiny arranged by her stepmother. Facing a bleak future as a concubine of the old prince, she resolutely chooses to participate in the imperial selection, aiming for the supreme position in the palace. After entering the palace, Mu Li is clear-headed and resolute, placing the pursuit of power above the allure of imperial love. In her eyes, only with absolute power can she control her own life. However, her arrival stirs the cold palace. The ruthless Emperor Jun Yi, upon first seeing Mu Li, only perceived her as innocent and harmless, and felt a touch of indulgence. Little did he know that this unintentional pampering would gradually evolve into a soul-stirring infatuation. From an unknown noblewoman to a revered empress, Mu Li navigates the vortex of court intrigue with unwavering caution. Junyi, too, was completely captivated in this emotional turmoil, his initial "I'll spoil you" turning into "Ji only loves Ali," a deeply moving display of affection. The book blends the intrigue and power struggles of court intrigue with the delicate and touching love between the emperor and empress. If you enjoy historical romance and palace intrigue, and yearn for stories where the heroine is clear-headed and radiant, and the hero dotes on only one woman, then this masterpiece is not to be missed. Come and experience the love, hate, and power struggles within the palace!

41. 191 郡 The Commandery Princess Marries Again 郡主二嫁 Shu Yan疏言Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted Everyone said she had a fine background, beautiful looks, and talent, and that her marriage was a perfect match. She could have lived a life of luxury and comfort. What a shame she was jealous and blind. Her husband was the Duke's heir and the Empress's nephew, a refined and gifted man who was the ideal match many could only dream of. Yet just because he wanted to take a new concubine, she insisted on divorcing him. After the divorce, she was ordered to marry a brutish country bumpkin. She would 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm shamelessly recommending myself; there's no time travel or reincarnation involved. The female lead is a princess born of the royal family. Her father is the emperor's younger brother, born of the same mother. Her mother is the prime minister's legitimate daughter.

42. 192 盛 The Beloved Legitimate Daughter: The Scheming Prince Pursues His Wife 盛宠嫡女：腹黑王爷追妻忙 Jiu An酒安Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted He is a prince who commands the imperial court. She is the legitimate daughter of a ducal household, showered with every honor and renowned throughout the capital, yet she refuses to come even a step into his arms. One year, in the splendor of the imperial palace, he caught a glimpse of her, and loved her for the rest of his life. He gives her a lifetime of boundless favor, with no other consorts in his harem. 344Reads8.2Score—14d adds
43. 193 踹 After Kicking Over the Bridal Sedan, She Gets Pinned Against the Wall by the Crown Prince 踹翻花轿后她被太子爷壁咚了 You Yi佑一Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + sweet romance + devoted husband + legitimate daughter] In her previous life, Yun Ruoyao was set up by a concubine, her reputation was ruined, and she was married into the Duke's estate. Little did she know that was where the nightmare began. Heir Huo was a man in name only, and tormenting and humiliating her became part of his daily routine. Her own father schemed behind the scenes to have her half-sister take her place and marry into the imperial family. She was foolish enough to tre 533Reads9.0Score10114d adds
44. 194 怎 How Can Anyone Resist Her Soft, Sweet Charm? 怎敌她娇软可人 Seven-Seven in a Box成盒的七七Ancient Romance953k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei was as beautiful as a celestial maiden, the most stunning woman in the city. But she made the wrong choice and married the heir of the Ning family, only to see her family destroyed. Even her corpse wasn't retrieved until much later, by which time it had already begun to rot. Her soul drifted with nowhere to rest. Reborn, Tang Ru began tormenting the scheming white lotus and punishing the scoundrel, making quite a 529Reads8.9Score10014d adds

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    The female lead is a pampered and privileged legitimate daughter who was framed by villains in her previous life. In this life, she sees the truth and joins forces with the male lead to avenge her enemies. Later, she unlocks a new identity and is no longer confined to the inner quarters of the household. The female lead is both gentle and resolute.

45. 195 楼 Moon in the Tower: The Overbearing Princess Regnant 楼中月：镇国长公主太嚣张 Shifang,十方丶Ancient Romance94k WordsOngoing [Peerlessly Beautiful and Ruthless Grand Princess, One Woman with Multiple Men + Political Intrigue + Court and Harem + Strong Female Lead] The master who stood by her for ten years, the Duke’s grandson who loved her in secret, the Imperial Preceptor’s adopted son who appeared out of nowhere, the Crown Prince at the pinnacle of power... Feelings follow the heart; love fades with the wind. Wenren Louyue was a wild child who suffered constant bullying from a young age, raised single-handedly by he 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Within these palace walls, whose hands are truly clean?" "Just because I am a princess of equal rank with the emperor, what can you do if I bully you?" Wenren Louyue was born a pampered princess, but her parents, determined to roam the world, left her elder brother to rule the court. She, however, unexpectedly received the title of Princess Zhenguo, a position equal to the emperor, gaining unprecedented honor. She formed a secret guard, fabricated legends of court intrigue, but as a member of the imperial family, confined to the inner palace, she became merely a spectator.

46. 196 陌 When the Flowers Bloom on the Roadside, Will You Come Home? 陌上花开，可归矣 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhaoyu was born into a marquis’s household, but her mother disliked her from the moment she was born and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother. Fortunately, Her Highness the Grand Princess raised her as her own daughter, and she grew up to become the most exalted young lady in the capital. The older brother who grew up alongside her was the one she loved, but he married someone else. Later, Jiang Zhaoyu became engaged to Chu Jinyi, the empress dowager’s grandnephew and the empress 3.8kReads8.9Score39814d adds
47. 197 帝 The Emperor’s Sole Favorite: The Empress Falls for Him 帝王独宠：皇后娘娘沦陷了 Mu Yunyi慕韫意Ancient Romance535k WordsCompleted [Imperial Couple + The Empress Is the Emperor’s Sole Favorite from the Moment She Enters the Palace] Xie Zhaoyan was born into the distinguished Chenjun Xie clan. Her grandfather, Xie Jie, was a Left General, while her maternal grandfather, Wang Guang, came from the Langya Wang clan, held the title of Grand Marshal and General-in-Chief, and commanded the army. Xie Zhaoyan should have been the most exalted young woman in the capital. But when the late emperor was choosing an heir, Xie Jie and Wan 2.6kReads8.4Score26214d adds

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    The female protagonist is the eldest daughter of the most powerful family in the Great Liang Dynasty, and she enters the palace to become the empress.

48. 198 神 A Divine Beast Descends: Transmigrated as Consort Hua's Precious Darling 神兽降世：穿成华妃掌中宝 Shen Zichen沈子谌Female-Channel Fanfiction434k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because it was only just opened.] «Pixiu Descends into the World: Reincarnated as Consort Hua's Beloved» Also known as «Divine Beast Descends into the World: Reincarnated as Consort Hua's Treasure» [Divine beast Pixiu + Consort Hua reborn + alternate universe + Empresses in the Palace + adored by everyone + comedy + harmonious harem + ensemble cast + wish-fulfillment fluff + palace intrigue] The plot is a little slow at first, but it gets even better later! Why not come take a 799Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    Two really good books

49. 199 绾 Winding the Wind into Splendor 绾风华 Light Ink Wash水墨浅浅Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted Cui Wanwan died, killed by a woman from another world. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself back at twelve years old, three years before the transmigrated woman arrived. Cui Wanwan, the second young lady of the Cui family, had been born a favorite of heaven, the apple of her family’s eye. With her family’s favor and prestige, she was destined to become a prince’s consort and enjoy a life of wealth and glory. She had thought her life would be carefree, but an odd woman who claimed to 3.1kReads8.9Score34014d adds

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    That must be this book 🌟🌟🌟 I was born a noblewoman, of high birth, how could you, a transmigrated woman, possibly defeat me?

50. 200 甄 Empresses in the Palace: Blossoms in Pairs 甄嬛传之花开并蒂 Shen Zichen沈子谌Female-Channel Fanfiction407k WordsCompleted [The cover may be ugly, but the story is a lot of fun. We’ve found each other in this vast sea of books, so why not come in and take a look?] Originally titled My Younger Sister, Yixiu: Helping My Sister Become the Epitome of Imperial Grace, also known as Empresses in the Palace: Flowers Blooming Together The new book Divine Beast Descends: Transmigrated as Consort Hua’s Precious Darling is complete [Transmigrate into a book + historical romance + transmigrate into a TV drama + reborn + born in 2.1kReads8.7Score20314d adds

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