Palace Intrigue, Pure Palace Intrigue, the Kind That Takes All Your Brainpower 宫斗，纯宫斗，脑子不够用的那种

1. 1 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.1kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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   Authentic palace intrigue, no reincarnation, no time travel, no cheat codes, vicious yet alluring, focusing on treacherous palace intrigue.

2. 2 后 The Harem's Number One White Moonlight: Winning Her Way to the Heavens 后宫第一白月光，步步为赢登云天 Yu Jiuzhao御九昭Ancient Romance376k WordsCompleted [Pure palace intrigue + ruthless female lead with great acting skills + clear-headed career-minded heroine + fighting for fame and power + high IQ] ※ The Empress was gravely ill. The consorts in every palace were mobilizing their forces, pulling out every trick, and harboring great ambitions. Mu Mingyue, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke’s mansion, was also ordered to enter the palace and help her own sister secure the position of Empress... But who would willingly serve as a stepping s 768Reads—Score124Shelves
3. 3 揽 Embracing the Moon: Moonlight in the Clouds 揽月：云中月明 Apples Don't Like Meatballs苹果不爱吃丸子Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted Cast aside in the mud, she is determined to climb to the clouds and drag down, one by one, everyone who wronged her. When she was six, her father divorced her mother with a single letter, abandoning Yun Zhongyue and her mother like worn-out shoes so he could curry favor with the powerful. Her mother wept until she went blind, and her little brother died on the road while searching for their father. Blood and tears taught her that kindness wins no mercy: it only turns you into dust beneath someon —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A forsaken daughter of the capital, she wields her pen as a weapon. She writes of human injustice, each word a tear of blood, each piece a piercing wound. The name "Ms. Yue" resounds throughout the capital. But no one knows that beneath the cool fragrance of her ink lies a blood feud from ten years ago. When the powerful step into her trap, a hunt wielded with words as blades quietly unfolds. Ink stains deep hatred, the pen falls with a chilling force. This revenge has only just begun. (Super good read)

4. 4 九 The Nine-Phoenix Hairpin 九凤钗 Apples Don't Like Meatballs苹果不爱吃丸子Ancient Romance778k WordsCompleted Song Zhu was once a lost royal treasure hidden in the forest, but fate sent her by a twist of circumstance into the palace of her enemies. On one side were the hatred and grievances between their countries; on the other, she found herself slowly sinking deeper and deeper into Mo Jingyuan’s love. Mo Jingyuan drank the plum blossom wine Song Zhu had brewed with her own hands. Dark red blood welled from the corner of his lips. “Azhu, let the grudges of the previous generation end with us. Give bir 52Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 5 宫 Ashes Behind Palace Walls: I Refuse to Be the Emperor's Prisoner 宫墙烬：不做帝王掌中囚 Xiao Hu Qingya小虎青崖Ancient Romance156k WordsOngoing On my first day as an imperial palace slave, I brought Noble Consort Hua to heel. Later, I outlasted Noble Consort Hua, two empresses, a prince, and a dowager empress. When the new emperor ascended the throne, he wept and begged me to stay. I said, "No. These palace walls are too low to contain my freedom." On the day I left the palace, the moon was full over Jiangnan. At last, I was my own person. —Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 知 Tell Me, Tell Me, Will History Remember Her Beauty? 知否，知否，青史载红妆 Xiao Hu Qingya小虎青崖Female-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted In The Story of Minglan, how did the concubine-born girl who lost her mother at five learn to hide her talents and survive amid bloodshed? No transmigration, no golden finger, no cheat codes. With nothing but patience and restraint, she navigates the rivalry between the legitimate and concubine-born children, plotting her mother's revenge without getting blood on her hands; With nothing but her keen eye, she rises from a back courtyard in the Sheng household to become the matriarch of a marquis' 974Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 知 Do You Know? Do You Know? The Green Should Be Plump and the Red Lean 知否！知否！应是绿肥红瘦 Little Cat Qingya小猫青崖Female-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted The Story of Minglan: Her birth mother was murdered, her legal mother suppressed her, and her half-sister framed her! As Sheng Minglan, a concubine-born daughter trapped in a deep inner household, she had no golden finger or miraculous opportunity. She survived in the narrow cracks of a cruel family through her keen intelligence and unyielding spirit! While keeping a low profile and biding her time, she exposed embezzlement in the accounts and foiled a poison plot at a banquet, crushing those w 5.7kReads7.7Score778Shelves
8. 8 主 The Matriarch's Conquest 主母攻略 King Smile笑笑大王Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Transmigration to an alternate world + marriage first, love later + second wife + adorable children + age gap + pocket dimension] After a nobody from the apocalypse, Ning Yimeng, perished alongside the Zombie King, she woke up to find she had transmigrated to a place called the Great Qing Dynasty. The woman whose body she had taken was also named Ning Yimeng. She was a country girl who had married the heir of the Duke of Dingguo as his second wife. On the surface, the heir had married her to re 1kReads6.8Score105Shelves

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   The author of "The Second Wife of the Duke" and "The Empress Dowager" has a new book that's really good! Everyone should check it out, highly recommended!

9. 9 棺 The Little Bride in the Coffin 棺材里的小新娘 Zhao Changle赵长乐Ancient Romance655k WordsOngoing The author is being twisted... (A little horror + a little scheming + a little mystery + N male supporting characters + revenge. Some chapters may cause physical discomfort, so read with caution!) She is trapped in an endless cycle. Every time she wakes up, she is someone unfamiliar, surrounded by unfamiliar people. Without exception, none of her deaths have been peaceful. This time, she wakes up locked inside a coffin. And she is just a child under ten years old... 50Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   "Master Gu Le, I always repay kindness. So, I'll spare your life today." Shang Lu leaped off her horse, tightening her whip so hard it jerked Helan Gu's neck backward. She pulled out the last hairpin from her hair and stabbed it fiercely into the horse's belly. "Master Gu Le, take care!" Helan Gu swung back and forth on the dirt road like a tattered sack being pulled by a rope, leaving a crooked drag mark behind him.

10. 10 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Palace intrigue, the female lead isn't a naive and innocent type; she's a slightly eccentric and doting concubine. It's a lighthearted, humorous, and long-lasting story.

11. 11 粗 A Lowly Palace Maid's Rise to Power 粗使宫女升职记 Coconut Seal Candy椰子海豹糖Ancient Romance982k WordsOngoing [A new writer and a new novel. The rating has just appeared, so it’s quite low. My family is struggling, and writing isn’t easy. I hope you’ll be patient with me. I’m deeply grateful to you all.] [This story features a large ensemble] [No rivalry between women, no love-brained heroines, and no adoration of men] [Women supporting women] [An unconventional palace drama] [A heroine who grows] Please note! The emperor in this story is extremely [human] (bolded for emphasis!), and lacks basic moral 648Reads8.8Score112Shelves

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    This is a slice-of-life palace intrigue story, not a romantic fantasy. It doesn't glorify feudal society; it's more of an ensemble piece, focusing on female solidarity. There's no female rivalry or romantic interest in men. I wrote it myself, so I have no debut and no traffic. I can only promote it myself. Life is tough, and writing is hard, so please be supportive and understanding! The title of my humble work is rather common, but it's definitely not a melodramatic story. It's logical and doesn't make you stupid. I'll update twice a day, and the writing is guaranteed to be good. Please give it a try. Thank you!

12. 12 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [KISS][KISS]

13. 13 启 Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager Is No Delicate Maiden 启禀陛下，太后娘娘才不是小女子 I'm Not a Homeroom Teacher我不是班主任Ancient Romance461k WordsOngoing [Scheming Emperor x Lie-Flat Empress Dowager] [Stepmother Romance] [Chaste Male Lead] [Historical Palace Intrigue] [The Law of Falling for It] [Two Strong Leads] Shen Lingzhang woke up to find herself inhabiting the body of a wicked empress dowager who wielded power over the entire court. She thought she could retire early and lie flat, but then discovered that her stepson, Yan Ji, only pretended to pay his respects morning and night. In secret, he was always looking for a way to kill her. To 746Reads8.1Score101Shelves

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    A time-travel story with a strong sense of contrast: the female protagonist's past life is one of seizing power step by step, while the modern-day protagonist just wants to lie low and avoid trouble. She is straightforward and pragmatic in her dealings with people and things, making for a relaxed and easy read.

14. 14 太 The Crown Prince’s One and Only: The Bewitching Consort Captures His Heart and Claims Her Place 太子独宠，尤物娘娘缚心上位 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Ancient Romance736k WordsOngoing [Unhinged, Ruthless Heroine + Cold, Scheming, Obsessive Crown Prince + Palace Intrigue] [Before the heroine entered the palace, the hero already had wives and concubines, but the emperor had forced them on him for political reasons. He only went through the motions with them, and their relationships were in name only.] [Readers who mind this should proceed with caution] She was the legitimate daughter of the Luo family, breathtakingly beautiful. But when her father demoted her mother to a concub 2.4kReads—Score170Shelves

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    Highly recommended! ① A thrilling palace intrigue novel: The female lead enters the Eastern Palace through the imperial concubine selection. She is unassuming and adept at feigning weakness, but is actually highly skilled. She tests the Crown Prince, who dotes on her. The plot is fast-paced and very enjoyable to read. ② Palace intrigue + rebirth: In her previous life, the female lead mistakenly trusted her sister, broke with the male lead, and died tragically. She is reborn, actively pursues the male lead to resolve misunderstandings, and after reconciliation, they join forces in the palace intrigue!

15. 15 重 Reborn, the Empress Wants Love, Not Power 重生归来，女帝她不要权势要爱情 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Reborn + a desperate pursuit to win back her husband + both leads are sexually pure + palace intrigue] [Dear readers, if you like rebirth stories and female-led novels, come take a look!] Donglan is a country where women hold power. Empress Dongfang Qingyan has three daughters: Dongfang Yue, Dongfang Ning, and Dongfang Zhi. In her previous life, Dongfang Ning put power above all else. After her elder sister died of illness, she devoted herself to claiming the throne. To achieve that goal, she t 257Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 开 The Emperor Forced Me to Marry from the Start, So His Lazy Palace Maid Lies Flat 开局被皇帝强娶咸鱼宫女躺平了 Jiu Bie九别Ancient Romance238k WordsOngoing [An ordinary-looking girl in the palace intrigue + scheming + favor + love triangle] On the fifth day after transmigrating into the palace maid Chun Zhan, Shen Que figured out three things: First, she was too ordinary-looking. Becoming a favored consort was basically out of the question. Second, the Empress was love-brained and wanted to kill anyone she laid eyes on. Third, the Emperor was using her as a pawn to spite the Empress Dowager. Once he was done with her, he could toss her aside. She o 6.3kReads—Score814Shelves

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    Confinement, framing, and sisterly betrayal unfold one after another. There are no permanent allies in the harem; a change in interests can immediately lead to a shift in allegiance, resulting in a constant stream of plot twists.

17. 17 宫 Chen Wanyin, Harem Champion 宫斗冠军陈婉茵 Ty Loves Jumping and Eating WatermelonTy跳跳吃西瓜Female-Channel Fanfiction829k WordsOngoing Tales from the Prince's Residence: the stories of Fucha Gege and Fucha Fujin Tales from the harem: Empress Xiaoxian's thirteen years on the throne The harem's hidden turmoil: the truth behind Nala's hair-cutting Transmigrators, the palace intrigue begins! … Please like, comment, and leave a nudge for the next update. If you could also send a “Power Up for Love,” I’ll post three chapters a day without fail! Thanks so much for all your support! 202Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Super beautiful...

18. 18 贵 Long Live the Noble Consort 贵妃娘娘千岁千千岁 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance164k WordsCompleted The Nan family had offered one of their daughters to the royal family, only for her to be killed by the scheming women within the palace. To keep the emperor's favor, Nan Shiyun begins her journey into the palace to compete for his affection. [This story is set in a fictional world. Please don't take it too seriously.] 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Palace intrigue novel, featuring palace power struggles where the female protagonist rises to the top step by step.

19. 19 孤 An Orphaned Girl Takes the Family Reins: Ruling the Realm from the Inner Chambers 孤女承家：从后宅定天下 Li Mingjiu李明玖Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted [A score of 6.9 on May 25, 2026. A special milestone, and here's hoping it rises! A strong female lead, a cast where everyone shines, no one is reborn, and there is no System] Who says women are inferior to men? Why be confined to the inner courtyards and their rivalries? Women have a world of their own to conquer. Her father and brother returned victorious, only for their deaths to be announced. When their coffins came home, she became an orphan overnight. Everyone laughed at her for having no 16Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    This is a story about power struggles within a family; those who enjoy this genre can check it out. Some plot points are quite complex and require serious thought.

20. 20 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus + multiple couples + intense push and pull + fated connections + not a pure romance + high-IQ palace intrigue that grows into political machinations + tragic romance + alternate history + a battleground of tangled relationships The main stage is the imperial court: behind its dazzling, ornate facade are witty, charming daily moments, and a brutal, bloody core. The palace secrets are described in detail, and the content may be upsetting. This is a bad ending. 835Reads—Score102Shelves

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    The plot is unconventional, with clear logic and a complex, multi-faceted love story set in the deep palace. It's a classic palace intrigue novel with a touch of angst, where the female protagonist cleverly uses schemes to achieve multiple goals while seeking revenge. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women are involved in the struggle? It depicts the tragedy of ancient feudalism, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature. Each character is well-developed, with their own goals and principles. It's not a story of two virgins; the female protagonist experiences a tumultuous love affair with both the male lead and the second male lead.

21. 21 暴 The Tyrant’s White Moonlight Is a Black-Hearted Lotus 暴君的白月光是朵黑心莲 Li Qingzhao李青照Ancient Romance653k WordsOngoing The ratings have only just come in, and they’ll go up! The original title was Snow Seeping into the Bones of a Beauty. Updates are very slow. [A young emperor who is cruel, suspicious, and full of schemes × a bewitching, calculating villainess who ensnares his heart and plots to seize the throne | He has other women; she is faithful] “I am a demon who devours flesh and bone; you are a prisoner who drinks poison to quench your thirst.” The daughter of a powerful minister wears a beauty’s face as 24Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Palace intrigue, everyone's an ambitious schemer—you'll need to use your brain to watch it, or you won't remember the details.

22. 22 谍 The Spy Phoenix: Always One Step Ahead 谍凰，防不胜防 Old Qinggan老青柑Ancient Romance378k WordsOngoing She was once the most dangerous intelligence chief in the modern world. In a single moment, she transmigrates and becomes the daughter of a tenant farmer, invisible to everyone in an ancient dynasty. An adult’s wisdom is trapped in a frail young body. The chaotic world is a web, yet she quietly becomes the one weaving it. From rural fields to the turbulent imperial court, no one knows that behind those clear eyes she is spinning an intelligence network vast enough to overturn the world. In a wor 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is strong, clear-headed, and has sound values; it's a very good watch.

23. 23 综 A Film and TV Crossover: Grant Me Three Thousand Wishes 综影视之许我三千心愿 Pipi Q皮皮QFemale-Channel Fanfiction984k WordsOngoing A different possibility for various film and television worlds, making up for all the regrets of the original stories. No lovesick protagonists, no golden finger, logical storytelling, not canon, parallel worlds based on film and television dramas, intelligent protagonists, political scheming, palace intrigue, strong female leads, the Republic of China era, equally matched couples... 1. Aisin-Gioro Yongqi and Xilin-Jueluo Linlang 2. Lu Mengping and Qin Shuo 3. Xiao Zhenying and Lin Xie 1.7kReads—Score—Shelves

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    World I 1-98 World IV 199-274

24. 24 入 Entering the Palace to Seize the Phoenix Throne, with a Treacherous Minister as My Blade 入宫，夺凤权，奸臣为我掌中刀 Chilly Pale Moon苍月微凉Ancient Romance108k WordsOngoing Reborn for revenge + palace intrigue and putting scoundrels in their place + the emperor is a dog + becoming empress dowager + a powerful minister as a blade that shakes the court [The mild-mannered scholar who turns utterly ruthless vs. the general's daughter, a reborn, bloodthirsty demon empress] Could a Yangzhou singing girl really become empress? “No, they're wrong. Taohua will kill the tyrant and rule this realm!” She is Shen Wanyin, daughter of the Shen family, whose maternal relatives ar 4Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 25 晚 Tortured, Then Sweet 晚虐甜 Strange Face, Dream of Sheng陌颜笙梦Ancient Romance154k WordsOngoing [Ancient medicine expert transmigrates into a new body + never holds back in an argument + the ultimate overachiever in the transmigration world + unconventional heroine + expert at putting scheming green-tea girls in their place] Can you believe it? Shangguan Wan, a modern-day PhD in ancient medicine, opens her eyes and finds herself in ancient times! She was still worrying about how to survive in an unfamiliar dynasty using her medical skills when she ran straight into a tough opponent: Prince 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    So beautiful! So beautiful! So beautiful!!!

26. 26 王 The Prince Keeps Trying to Ruin My Business 王爷他总想坏我生意 Strange Face, Dream of Sheng陌颜笙梦Female-Channel Fanfiction113k WordsOngoing [The leads are caught in a tangled romance + an OOC-catcher + a shipper's battlefield + every character gets their moment, no mere props + sweetness and angst intertwined, laughter and tears all around~] Come chat! Can you untangle this ancient-style romance web? The heroine’s “special-favoritism dream team” and the hero’s “step-by-step admiration alliance” crank the tension right up! There’s also an “OOC-catcher” support squad, dishing out sugar while cracking jokes and keeping things lively! E 1Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 岁 In the Year of Guisi: The Powerful Minister, the Princess, and the Visitor from Another World 岁在癸巳：权臣公主与异世客 Strange Face, Dream of Sheng陌颜笙梦Ancient Romance162k WordsOngoing [Dual heroines] + [high-IQ palace intrigue] + [transmigration] In 333 BCE, Zhao is vying with Qi and Wei, while undercurrents roil through Handan. She is an “outsider” who arrived here by accident. She knows nothing of feudal etiquette, yet dares to meet the Sixth Princess’s gaze. The Sixth Princess of Zhao holds great power and has seen plenty of people curry favor with the powerful, yet she alone falls for this woman who “doesn’t follow the rules.” They become each other’s weakness in the game —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 烬 Ashen Records: My Powerful Minister Husband Is the Enemy Who Destroyed My Family 烬牒：权臣夫君是灭门仇 Strange Face, Dream of Sheng陌颜笙梦Mystery190k WordsOngoing [Historical romance + political intrigue + two equally powerful leads + strong female protagonist + punishing scum] I married the most mysterious powerbroker in the imperial court. For three years of marriage, he wore a mask and shared my bed every night. Then I found seven identity papers hidden in a compartment in his study: A prince from an enemy kingdom, the leader of an assassin network, a merchant wealthier than the nation... Every identity was stained with the blood of someone dear to me. —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 宫 The White Jade Bell Within the Palace Walls 宫墙内的白玉铃铛 Kun Shuo Zhi坤铄之Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Revenge Payoff + Strong Female Lead] On a palace avenue in late spring, Consort Luan walks in plain robes, each step like a lotus blooming. The jade bells around her ankles chime softly, their chill seeping into the bone. No one knows that inside the lambskin-white jade bell bestowed upon her by the emperor lie the ashes of Consort Chen, who died unjustly three years ago. Once, her elder sister Mu Yunzhuo was framed for practicing witchcraft. Her limbs were severed and her e 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🪁 [Among the latest palace intrigue novels, is there anything more valuable than this?] 💐💐The plot is the most innovative ever, it's not mindless or frustrating, and the writing is superb, guaranteeing you'll be fully immersed in the story.

30. 30 胭 The Tigress in Rouge: Liu Sanniang's Tale of Taming Her Husband and Managing the Household 胭脂虎：柳三娘驯夫掌家记 Xiaoya Takes in the Scenery小雅看风景Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The Tigress in Rouge: Liu Sanniang's Guide to Taming Her Husband and Running the Household 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chu Quanfeng, the number one playboy in Jiangzhou, completely changed his ways after meeting Liu Sanniang. A business prodigy paired with a reformed young master, the plot is a sweet and refreshing mix!

31. 31 陛 Your Majesty, the Imperial Consort Has Gone on a Killing Spree 陛下，贵妃杀疯了 Nimiǎo旎渺Ancient Romance359k WordsOngoing The Duke of Zhenguo's legitimate daughter enters the palace and wins the emperor's favor above all others through ruthless means. They call her the “Viper Consort”! Think you can flaunt your favor and provoke her? She'll pull you down and grind you into a stepping stone! Seeking revenge? She'll set a trap and make you suffer the consequences! Hiding murderous intent? She'll turn the tables and ruin your reputation! Emperor Xiao Cheng both dotes on and keeps his guard up against her. Shen Yichu 88Reads6.4Score101Shelves

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    Shen Yichu, upon entering the palace as a Noble Consort, showed no mercy to the harem. "Snake-hearted" was the label others gave her, and "vengeful" was ingrained in her very nature. A palace maid insulted? She'd break her leg with a mere flick of her wrist. A concubine who dared to provoke her? She'd poison them without mercy. With her ruthlessness, she carved a bloody path through the harem, and no one dared to challenge her. Emperor Xiao Zheng of the Great Qi Dynasty, cunning and aloof, initially only intended to use this ruthless Noble Consort to balance the court. However, as they spent time together, he was captivated by her vivacity and scheming. Every facet of hers—whether it was her pitiful vulnerability or her flamboyant brilliance when in power—made him willingly fall into her trap, even knowing it was a trap. The intrigues of the harem, the schemes of the court, and the power struggles within the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion—none of these could deter her determination to seize control of the harem.

32. 32 娘 Will Her Majesty Become the Empress Dowager Today? 娘娘今天当上太后了嘛 Seasonal Persimmon时令柿子Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + heroine born into the womb + transmigrated supporting actress + reborn supporting actress + black lotus + everyone is smart] Shen Guiyi had planned to lie flat and enjoy a comfortable life, but every eligible young nobleman in the capital had a house full of wives and concubines. Since she couldn't escape the struggle, she decided to enter the palace as a candidate for the imperial harem. She would climb the ranks step by step. If she had to fight, she'd fight for the very bes 1.6kReads8.4Score204Shelves

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    🔥This new palace intrigue novel is the best I've found recently, and I predict it will definitely get a high score after it's finished. ⭐⭐It's immersive, the writing is smooth, the plot is very original, and the story flows smoothly without feeling forced. You'll definitely be satisfied with it.

33. 33 冷 The Abandoned Consort in the Cold Palace: My Emperor Empress Goes Mad Every Day 冷宫弃妃朕的皇后每天都在发疯 Cheese Berry Jam芝士莓莓酱Ancient Romance714k WordsOngoing The Cold Palace Concubine: My Empress Goes Mad Every Day A foul-mouthed, hot-tempered heroine with overwhelming combat skills × an intensely affection-starved hero who talks himself into love. Bickering enemies, a husband’s desperate pursuit, and a cleanup of the imperial harem. Shen Ning, an elite bodyguard, dies on a mission and transmigrates into the body of a disgraced consort in the Great Wei imperial harem, banished to the cold palace for her jealousy. The original owner was a famous “sick —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead torments the emperor a thousand times, yet the emperor treats her like his first love.

34. 34 三 Three Battles with the White Bone Demon? I, Old Zhu, Can’t Bear to Do It 三打白骨精？俺老猪舍不得 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction26k WordsCompleted Three Fights Against the White Bone Demon? I, Old Zhu, Can’t Bear to Do It 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That midday, the sun was scorching, the ground burning hot. I, Old Pig, carrying the heavy luggage, was panting heavily, my big ears drooping, looking exactly like a pig exhausted to the bone. Normally, the luggage should have been carried by Sha Wujing, that honest man who always worked hard and took on any task. But this morning he slipped and twisted his ankle, walking with a limp, looking truly pitiful. Although I, Old Pig, usually love to slack off and always complain about wanting to quit and go back to Gao Village, I'm soft-hearted and can't bear to see an honest man suffer, so I gritted my teeth and took the luggage onto my shoulder. The heavy bundle made my shoulders ache, my legs trembled, and I was drenched in sweat. My pig bristles were soaked with sweat, sticking stickily to my body, making me terribly uncomfortable. "Master! Master! Let's rest for a while!" I couldn't take it anymore and shouted at the top of my lungs to Tang Sanzang, who was slowly riding his horse ahead.

35. 35 穿 I Transmigrated Into the German Army in World War II, Wanted to Surrender, but Kept Racking Up Military Merit 穿越成二战德军，我只想投降却狂拿战功 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷30k WordsCompleted Transmigrated as a German soldier in World War II, I just want to surrender, but keep racking up military honors —Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 活 I Became the Indestructible Cockroach of the Three Kingdoms, and No One Can Kill Me 活成三国不死小强，谁都杀不掉我 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction24k WordsCompleted I’ve Become the Undying Cockroach of the Three Kingdoms, and No One Can Kill Me 60Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 织 Weaving Dust in the Phoenix Palace: Lady Pan of Eastern Wu 织尘凤阙：东吴潘后 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Female-Channel Fanfiction46k WordsCompleted Weaving Dust into the Phoenix Palace: Pan, Empress of Eastern Wu 31Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 千 An AI Torments a Thousand-Year-Old Vampire Until He Questions His Life 千年吸血鬼被AI虐到怀疑人生 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷29k WordsCompleted A Thousand-Year-Old Vampire Gets Bullied by AI Until He Questions His Life 58Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 星 Starcore Prison: A Pact of Steel and Blood 星核囚笼：机械与血契 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷11k WordsCompleted Starcore Prison: Machine and Blood Pact 15Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 从 A Wild Ride From the Spider Cave to the Immortal Realm 从盘丝洞到仙界的狂飙 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Eastern Fantasy804k WordsCompleted A little demon named Su Xiang’er burst out of the Cave of the Silken Webs. Born with the superpower to control objects, she turned Heaven upside down! The Jade Emperor was hopping mad, but there was nothing he could do about it. Unsatisfied with the immortal realm, this little terror ran off to the mortal world and started playing the markets, raking in a fortune. She not only took big names from the immortal realm, like Flower-Fruit Mountain, the Moon Palace, and the Dragon Palace, public, but 1Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 我 My Years as a Prisoner of War in World War II 我在二战当俘虏的那些年 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷36k WordsCompleted My Years as a Prisoner of War in World War II 319Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 穿 Transmigrated as Fahai: I Know Everyone in This Story, So I'm Just Giving Up 穿越法海：全熟人剧本我直接摆烂 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction28k WordsCompleted I Transmigrated into Fahai: With a Cast Full of Familiar Faces, I’m Just Going to Phone It In 18Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 魔 Mirror, Mirror, Tell Me: Where Is the Scumbag Chasing Snow White? 魔镜魔镜告诉我，追白雪的渣男在哪里 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction35k WordsCompleted Magic Mirror, Magic Mirror, Tell Me: Where Is the Scumbag Who’s Chasing Snow White? 5Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 高 I Scored 380 on the College Entrance Exam, Yet Ten Years Later I Outclassed the Top Students from Elite Universities 高考380分的我，十年后碾压985学霸 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷28k WordsCompleted I Scored 380 on the College Entrance Exam, Yet Ten Years Later I Outclassed the Top Students from China's 985 Universities 29Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 清 A Gentle Breeze, an Old Dream 清风别旧梦 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Marriage & Romance35k WordsCompleted A Gentle Breeze Leaves Old Dreams Behind 3Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 诺 Lucky Star of Normandy: The Absurd World War II of a Frontline Soldier 诺曼底幸运星：先锋大兵的离谱二战 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷47k WordsCompleted The Lucky Star of Normandy: A Vanguard Soldier's Absurd World War II 332Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 缘 Destined Across Three Lifetimes: A Romantic Legacy of Young Love and Marriage 缘定三生，青春婚约的浪漫传承 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Modern Romance710k WordsCompleted A sweet promise spanning their youth, sealed by an engagement. Surrounded by the warmth of family and the passion of youth, they keep their vows and write a romantic story together, full of amusing moments from school and everyday life. From Lin Shimin's admiration for Luo Yimo, to their wondrous chance encounters at all kinds of events, and the hilarious, heartwarming episodes that follow, their story is sure to make you smile. The novel has playful banter between best friends, the warm support 34Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 灵 Wait for Me, Lady Lingbai 灵柏娘子等等我 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Mystery450k WordsCompleted That winter night, we sat around the charcoal brazier, the coals crackling as I huddled in a corner and listened to the adults tell a story about the sacred cypress at the village entrance. They said... The person who told me that story has passed away, but the chilling feeling it gave me is still etched in my memory. Now, I’ve adapted the story into a novel. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 穿 Transmigrated into a German U-Boat Captain in World War II, I Just Want to Slacken Off and Surrender 穿越成二战德国潜艇艇长，我只想摸鱼投降 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction32k WordsCompleted Transmigrated into a German U-Boat Captain in World War II: I Just Want to Slack Off and Surrender 951Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 疯 This Is Crazy! The French Prince Rebels Every Day, Yet No One Dares Kill Him 疯了！法国王爷天天造反，死活没人敢杀 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷42k WordsCompleted He’s Gone Mad! The French Prince Rebels Every Day, Yet No One Dares Kill Him 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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