Looking for Palace Intrigue Novels, but No Transmigration or Rebirth 想要宫斗文，不要有穿越重生的那种

1. 51 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 3.7kReads8.8Score528Shelves

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   Recommend these two books 1. I like the story of the children growing up at the end, it's very touching. 2. Express your feelings openly and then be affectionate without being pretentious.

2. 52 妾 I Am the Consort 妾为后 There's a Cat on the Left Road左路有喵Ancient Romance713k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaoyan was not beautiful. For a woman, she was far too tall, and her skin was too dark. She was stronger than a man and ate more than one, too. As she grew older, all she wanted was to marry an ordinary man and live an ordinary life. But this little wolf cub she had raised... really was a little wolf cub!! 3.8kReads9.0Score454Shelves
3. 53 谋 Scheming for the Heir 谋嫡 Master Hua花爷Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted From being a pawn sent by her elder half-sister to the Third Prince's residence to climbing over a mountain of blood and claiming the empress's throne, Lin Wanying did just one thing: she kept Zhao Xuan firmly by her side. 2.2kReads9.1Score310Shelves

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   Look quickly Characteristics

4. 54 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 10.6kReads9.1Score950Shelves

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   It's so sad, but the ending is happy

5. 55 重 Reborn to Scheme for a Flourishing Era 重生之盛世妃谋 Clouds Gather, Thirsting for Rain积云渴雨Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted To preserve her family's honor, she is sent into the palace to help her aunt, the favored consort, win the emperor's favor and seize power, and to put her own cousin on the throne. Who could have guessed that he would turn around and marry her cousin as his empress? After exhausting every scheme, she ends up losing her closest kin to a tragic death. Then, amid a great fire, she returns to the days before she entered the palace. Lou Huayu gazes at the enemies from her past life, lowers her head, 600Reads8.3Score109Shelves

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   These are all! Book 1: Brain-burning text about infinite reversals of the big picture Book 2: I didn't recognize my feelings until the end Book 3: A kind, gentle, virtuous and generous woman Book 4: The best Gong Dou Wen I have ever read [Sending my heart to you]

6. 56 天 The Heaven-Blessed Noble Lady 天命贵女 First Snow on the Roses蔷薇初雪Ancient Romance797k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she entered the palace in splendor as the Princess Consort of Prince Liang. She helped her husband seize the throne, rising to glory step by step. For seven years, they shared life and death, supporting each other through countless trials. Little did she know that she was paving the road to her own death with her own hands. On the day their ambitions were fulfilled, her own younger sister donned the phoenix robes and delivered a cruel verdict: “Zhan Huanyan, I kept you aliv 271Reads8.7Score—Shelves
7. 57 锦 A Beauty Adorned with Brocade 锦上娇 Yuan Xi垣溪Ancient Romance825k WordsCompleted The mighty General Dingbei commanded three armies at just twenty and made a name for himself on the battlefield. His enemies were so terrified of him that they kept their distance. Now that he’s married, he often leaves the house with scratch marks on his face and a rueful look. Everyone is stunned, but the general isn’t ashamed. He’s proud of it, declaring, “My wife is adorable no matter what she does. What do you know? You’re nothing...” 819Reads8.2Score100Shelves
8. 58 宫 A Palace Maid’s Daily Struggles 宫女奋斗日常 Phantom Beneath the Moon月下幻影Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ling Huan has skin as smooth as ice and looks like a goddess, yet she has no interest in power and thinks only of leaving the palace. In the end, neither she nor her child meets a good end. Given another chance, her goal is to raise her child well and become Empress Dowager herself. A palace-intrigue story with a strong female lead. The heroine is ruthless and clever. A thoroughly satisfying read. 7.5kReads9.2Score942Shelves
9. 59 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 10.8kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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   These books are pretty good. [1] It is very comfortable to read the full text. [2] Gives people a warm and tranquil feeling

10. 60 不 Never Grow Old Like a Pair of Lovebirds 不学鸳鸯老 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted Yin Huayue was a dog the Zhuang family had sent to watch over him and keep him under their thumb. She was cold-blooded and hypocritical, always wearing a smile so false it hurt to look at. She dressed him, combed his hair, stood guard at his door, and lit his lamps. For ten out of every twelve hours, Li Jingyun thought about how to make her leave. But later... She really did leave. And he panicked. Morning and evening, I long to be with you; the wind has no pity for the hardy grass. I would rat 1.3kReads8.9Score196Shelves

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    A little bit cruel, but awesome!!!

11. 61 重 Reborn to Marry the Male Lead’s Uncle 重生后嫁给男主他叔 A Handful of Snow一捧雪Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted In her previous life, the Shen family's youngest daughter trusted the wrong people, leading to the extermination of her family and the death of the man she loved. Reborn, she has sharp eyes, a clear head, and eight big brothers backing her up. The eldest is a gentle, refined young general; the second, a young valley master whose deadly concealed weapons never miss; the third has peerless skill with poisons and can take a life while smiling and chatting; the fourth is a chivalrous man who fights 165Reads8.7Score232Shelves

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    Very beautiful,

12. 62 医 Caution, Physician! The Prince Is Faking His Illness 医妃小心：王爷是个伪病娇 Meng Ruoxi梦若惜Ancient Romance663k WordsCompleted Lu Changning, the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household, spent her life loving the wrong man. She schemed and struggled to help Murong Jue ascend the imperial throne, only to discover that the man she loved had joined forces with her cousin to ruin her reputation and wipe out her entire family. She lost everything and died miserably in the Cold Palace. Lu Changning returns filled with hatred, vowing to protect her family and slaughter everyone who betrayed her in her previous life! As s 16Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Very interesting novel

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