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  1. 1 Resentment in Spring Mountain 春山有恨 Ancient Romance103k WordsCompleted Nan Rong entered the palace by imperial decree at fourteen. Born to an eminent family and blessed with exquisite beauty, she was the daughter of the Jiang clan of Youdu, her father was the current regent, and her aunt was the empress dowager. She went from nervous to composed after entering the palace. Though the harem was filled with three thousand beauties, the emperor favored only her. Her seemingly exalted status made her the most important pawn of all. Her father fought for power. Her aunt 443Reads—Score—Shelves
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  2. 2 The Captive Beauty of the Golden Hall 金殿囚娇 Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted 1V1 + dual purity Li Jingsheng is a pampered, beloved princess of Great Yan. She has heard that a hostage prince is locked away deep in the palace, but paid it no mind. Then one day, she accidentally wanders into a dilapidated hall and discovers that the prisoner is her fourth elder brother, whom she has never met, and whose family has been at odds with hers for generations. His white cat is so adorable that she casually asks her father to let him out. She never expects that she has just release 2.7kReads8.7Score241Shelves
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  3. 3 Spring Fades Again 春又残 Ancient Romance412k WordsCompleted [Possessive love and taking by force + both virgins + a tragic ending for both leads] At just twenty, the refined gentleman Jiang Xingzhou places first in the imperial examinations and earns the title of top scholar. In the cold, imposing throne room, the emperor asks what post he wishes to pursue. He replies, “I ask for nothing but the chance to marry Princess Chaohua.” The aging, frail emperor grants him the marriage. But this heaven-sent match is shattered by one person's return. Li Huaijin r 457Reads—Score—Shelves
  4. 4 Longing for Yun's Return 念云归 Ancient Romance80k WordsCompleted [Angsty! Angsty! Angsty! Short tragic historical romance, princess sent abroad for a political marriage] Huan Yun’s childhood name was Yun’er. From the time she was little, her mother held her close and softly sang, “Yun’er, come home. Yun’er, come home.” Yun’er never went anywhere. Mother, why do you sigh like that? In the sixteenth year of Jianzhao, Huan Yun passed away quietly in the Wuyou Palace. Mother, you don’t know. Yun’er can never return home again... 644Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  5. 5 Imperial Noble Consort 皇贵妃 Ancient Romance190k WordsCompleted Forced possession / the pursuit of a wife after losing her / angst (avoid if you dislike these) / avoid if you're a heroine stan / weak heroine / both leads are virgins According to the official history of Tianzhao, Noble Consort Chen, of the Jiang clan, shared a deep bond with Emperor Tianzhao and had once saved his life. She enjoyed his favor for many years without losing it. In the first year of Tianzhao, she was made Noble Consort Chen. The following year, she gave birth to the Crown Prince 12.7kReads8.9Score602Shelves
  6. 6 Changye Wuyue 长烨无月 Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [A princess sent away for a political marriage × an obsessive crown prince and emperor] [Tragic romance] (The comic adaptation is now available.) A general dies in battle, and a princess is sent far away to marry for peace. The young man who had been her childhood sweetheart remained forever on the battlefield in the desert. As a princess of her nation, she was sent far away to Great Jin for a political marriage. The desert battlefield claimed the young General Zhou, while the bright and spiri 31.6kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves
  7. 7 Cherished and Adored 娇宠 Ancient Romance773k WordsCompleted She is a princess of the fallen dynasty, and the cherished darling of his heart. He destroyed her kingdom, killed the man she loved, and drove her parents to their deaths… 4.4kReads8.5Score262Shelves
  8. 8 Imprisoning the Phoenix in Folded Snow 折雪囚凰 Ancient Romance733k WordsCompleted She once saved him from the snow. Later, she became the calamity he pushed into hell with his own hands. (Her point of view) Nan Xin is the most beloved youngest daughter of Nan Xun, the powerful chancellor of the Guo Kingdom. She is stunningly beautiful, yet innocent as snow. In the winter of the twenty-third year of Yongchang, she finds a mute boy in the snow and saves him, tending to him with care and cherishing him as her only refuge. But then she stumbles upon her father’s secret and is loc 633Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  9. 9 Gathering Blossoms 撷芳华 Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance / Domination and forced possession] A decisive, devoted emperor x a well-bred, learned, and courteous empress Su Tang, Grand Secretary of the Great Yan, has two daughters. His eldest, Su Qingjue, is the daughter of his principal wife. She and the emperor have been married since their youth, and she is the sole object of his favor. His youngest, Su Fuying, is the daughter of a concubine. At fifteen, she is already betrothed to Song Xu, the eldest son of the Minister of Ju 332Reads5.2Score—Shelves
  10. 10 Golden Branch in a Cage 笼中金枝 Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted Love at first sight + melodrama + angst. The heroine is a stunning beauty, but she has no golden finger, only her looks. The story puts her through the wringer. The hero wields immense power and is domineering, ruthless, and unhinged. He has a checkered past, while she is pure. A story of taking what he wants by force, between a noble young lady and a powerful marquis. Xiao Beihuai fell for Song Qingruo at first sight, simply because she was beautiful. The second time they met, he had already de 7.9kReads8.4Score430Shelves
  11. 11 After the Cool Beauty Ran Away, the Mad Crown Prince Saw Red 清冷美人逃跑后,疯批太子急红眼 Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted A cool, gentle beauty X a possessive, deranged crown prince In her previous life, Nan Zhi was hit by a car while running away, then transmigrated to ancient times. She thought she’d live a peaceful life, but who could have known… The crown prince brought a beauty back with him. Everyone in the Eastern Palace said she’d climbed her way into his favor, but no one knew she didn’t want to climb that high. All she wanted was to escape. After her first escape attempt failed, the crown prince grabbed h 8.4kReads8.9Score540Shelves
  12. 12 Her Ladyship the Zhaoyi Is Done with This! 昭仪娘娘她不干了! Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted [Emperor ✘ Heir Apparent ✘ Grand Tutor's Daughter] The second male lead wins her heart!!! A broken relationship that won't be mended ✘ Childhood sweethearts finally get their wish Among the many noble young ladies in the capital, the only one every great family’s son was eager to marry was Wen Yu, daughter of Grand Tutor Wen. Sadly, this peerlessly beautiful woman was brought into the palace by imperial decree and made the emperor’s favorite consort. Emperors are usually fickle, and his favor w 1.1kReads6.5Score101Shelves
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  13. 13 Nightfall in the West Wind, Crossing the Cold Mountain Rain 西风夜渡寒山雨 Ancient Romance32k WordsCompleted The West Wind Crosses the Rainy Cold Mountain at Night 56Reads—Score—Shelves
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  14. 14 Jiaojiao, You Are My Springtime Splendor 娇娇,你是朕的春和景明 Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted Rebirth/Concubine/Single Favor/Double Purity/Chasing Wife at the Crematorium/Testing Each Other In her brother's study, Su Wanning bumped into the emperor who was changing clothes. By accident, she was blackmailed by him, so under Xiao Yu's coercion, Su Wanning entered the palace and became the most favored concubine in the harem. Three years of doting made Su Wanning completely fall in love with Xiao Yu, the aloof emperor. But due to the previous harem's plot, alienation, and an imperial edict, 637Reads—Score—Shelves
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  15. 15 She Tried to Escape the Palace, but the Cruel Tyrant Kept Her Close 出宫失败,被狠戾暴君囚在掌心宠 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 21.8kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves
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  16. 16 A Noble Consort in the Deep Palace 深宫有贵妃 Ancient Romance568k WordsCompleted When they were young and love stirred in his heart, he took her in. Once he held power, he had no choice but to hide her away. In the lonely inner palace, she waited quietly, day after day and year after year. For power and status, he feared nothing. He overcame every obstacle and held her close. Behind layer upon layer of palace gates and red walls, a dream within a dream awakened the lovers from their reverie. 11.8kReads9.0Score742Shelves
  17. 17 Relentless Entanglement 执缠 Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted [Modern Woman in Ancient Times + Not Both Pure + Take by Force + Possessive Obsession + Farming in the Beginning + Many Male Side Characters Like the Heroine, Enter with Caution if That Bothers You…] Before setting out on his campaign, Xiao Gongtai repeatedly made Ji Yin promise she would wait for him to return, and wait for him to come back to Qingshi County and marry her. Ji Yin agreed to everything. Half a year later, Xiao Gongtai returned victorious. Instead of going to the capital to rep 6.5kReads8.8Score398Shelves
  18. 18 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 12.8kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
  19. 19 Snow on the Stamen: The Emperor Keeps His Beauty Captive 蕊上雪:帝王锁娇 Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Coercive Possession + Later Revenge on the Scoundrels + Obsessive, Unhinged Hero + Groveling Chase + No Reconciliation + Second Male Lead Wins] Chu Huaiyu personally offered Lu Zhaoxue to the Crown Prince, using her as bait to frame Chu Siheng. After ascending the throne, Chu Huaiyu imprisoned Lu Zhaoxue deep in the palace, using his favor as a pair of shackles. Night after night, they were entangled in the palace. Biting her earlobe, Chu Huaiyu whispered, “Zhaoxue, do you hate me? Hate me if y 8kReads8.1Score348Shelves
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  20. 20 The Emperor and Empress’s Plan: My Empress Is Still Too Young 帝后攻略:朕的皇后还太小 Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted “Oh no, a ten-year-old has ascended the throne!” Rumors spread through the streets without end... “Even worse, the emperor has married a queen!” The people were even more abuzz. Their otherwise uneventful lives now had another juicy bit of gossip to chew over after dinner. Feng Qingqian had more to do than sit high on the throne as an all-powerful new emperor. More importantly, she had to raise her queen. Frowning as she held the self-written Guide to Raising a Queen, she wondered: Why wasn't th 3.2kReads9.1Score317Shelves
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  21. 21 Your Majesty, the Jealousy Jar Has Spilled Again 陛下,醋坛子又翻了 Ancient Romance743k WordsCompleted Lu Qingyin has been empress under two dynasties, yet everyone knows she is merely a pawn to the emperor. They all hope she will fall out of favor, but instead, she grows more and more beloved... The ministers pressure the emperor to choose consorts, while the empress dowager urges the empress to persuade him to share his favor among the women in his harem. “Your Majesty, you must share your favor equally!” Lu Qingyin often says. “Easy enough.” The emperor grins roguishly. “You’ll be the favor 241Reads7.3Score—Shelves
  22. 22 A Book by the Red Ghost 红幽灵的一本书 Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted A new story is out! You can read my work on Fanqie Novels. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 7.6kReads8.8Score466Shelves
  23. 23 The Charming Empress: Her Emperor Husband Is So Alluring 娇俏美后:皇上夫君很邪魅 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Rumor has it that the Prime Minister’s daughter fell ill and became foolish, with no cure in sight. Yet the late emperor personally chose her as empress, and the marriage cannot be called off unless she dies. Become empress? She has absolutely no interest! Make money in the palace? Just thinking about it makes her mouth water! When she has nothing to do, she pushes the concubines into the pond for a bath. In her spare time, she beats up the princes, and when she’s bored, she puts herself down in 67Reads8.6Score—Shelves
  24. 24 Your Highness, Your Consort Is Such a Goofball 王爷,你家王妃是个逗比 Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [A huge online hit] [Born to steal the show + unrivaled medical and poison skills + powerful hero and heroine + face-slapping + doting romance] Hua Raoyue transmigrates as a discarded consort. Watch her turn the tables with her extraordinary skills. Her maid reports, “Your Highness, we’ve been put under house arrest.” Yue: “It’s fine. I know hypnosis. We can go wherever we want.” Her maid reports, “Your Highness, they’re joining forces to bully you.” Yue: “It’s fine. I know how to poison people. 8.4kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
  25. 25 The Spoiled Yet Wise Empress 作精贤后 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Dongli Hua has a little mishap and ends up in a novel for male readers, as an ugly woman with a birthmark on her face. But because of her good deeds, an imperial decree names her empress. The emperor ascended the throne at twenty, and is now thirty-two. He once had a beloved first empress who has since died; now he has two favored consorts, Shu and Li, as well as several powerful consorts with large families who have borne him princes and princesses. And soon, another large group of beauties wil 9.1kReads9.0Score678Shelves
  26. 26 The Consort Hopes to Fall from Favor Every Day 娘娘每天都在盼着失宠 Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted A shocking piece of news swept through Jingling City: Luo Changan, the capital’s top young master, beat up the new emperor in the street. For anyone else, that would have meant losing their head, but our Young Master Luo wasn’t worried. His father was a high-ranking minister, nicknamed the “Traitor.” Luo Changan was taken to the palace, and the whole realm was in an uproar. The days of the Chancellor’s residence throwing its weight around were numbered, and the day its power was stripped away co 607Reads8.8Score100Shelves
  27. 27 The Amorous Prince: The Cold Palace's Physician Empress Seeks a Divorce 王爷多情:冷宫医后要休夫 Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A medical prodigy from the 21st century transmigrates into the body of the abandoned empress whom the emperor hates with all his heart. Facing vicious consorts, she chooses poison over palace intrigue. If the emperor shows her no mercy, she’ll have an affair and bring ruin to his empire, cutting off every path forward! He is cold, wicked, and alluring; she is a peerless genius. Together, these formidable forces will turn the tide. 31Reads7.0Score—Shelves
  28. 28 Grudges Behind Palace Walls! A Consort, Never an Empress 宫墙怨!今为妃,不为后 Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted He: Nalan Xun, the sovereign of the empire. She: Murong Yinruo, daughter of the head of the Murong clan. He met her when she was twelve. At fourteen, she entered the palace for the imperial selection and became Ru Pin, the foremost of the six Pin consorts. She was the first to be summoned. He understood her, and that night he took her as his bride and spent the night with her as her husband. Rumors and speculation swirled through the harem. Disputes erupted again, and she miscarried her first pr 44Reads—Score—Shelves
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  29. 29 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 60.3kReads9.7Score9kShelves
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  30. 30 Late in the Hour of the Goat 未时晚 Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted “Both leads are pure” / “Tender and heartwarming” / “Rebirth” / “Heartbreaking romance” / “Palace intrigue” / “He chases her” / “Happy ending” This story has two pure leads! “Remember, no daughter of the Cui clan of Qinghe or the Lu clan of Fanyang can become empress!” But Brother Che, if that’s true, why did you marry me? And if you married me, why did you treat me that way? The Cui clan has always been loyal and righteous. Heaven and earth can bear witness. Shall I prove it with my life? If I 213Reads—Score—Shelves
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  31. 31 Flowers of the Rear Courtyard 后庭花 Ancient Romance601k WordsCompleted [Scheming Prince]+ [Princess of a Fallen Kingdom]+ [Tragic Romance]+ [Bad Ending]+ [Li Er and Xiao Yang] A gender-swapped Li-Yang story, modeled on the tale of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, and Consort Yang. She was the empire's little princess, bright and lively, adored by everyone. He was an illegitimate son of the prince's household whose origins were unknown, scheming and brooding, bent only on reaching the pinnacle of power and washing away his humiliation. He approached her, used 964Reads8.3Score103Shelves
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  32. 32 Half Autumn Wind, Half Verse 半阙秋风半阙诗 Ancient Romance271k WordsOngoing Transmigration, an alternate world, political intrigue... When Yun Shi first arrived in this world, she only wanted to watch from the sidelines. Later, she became part of the game and thought of using everything she had learned in her life to change the world. Even if one person's strength was tiny, she could still make a difference through her tireless efforts, even if only a little. She wanted to save her compatriots displaced by war, keep peaceful cities safe from its ravages, and ensure inno 287Reads—Score—Shelves
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  33. 33 On Our Wedding Night, the Obsessive Crown Prince Took Me to the Eastern Palace 成亲当晚,偏执太子夺我入东宫 Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted The aloof, possessive Crown Prince × the dazzling beauty who loves money Everyone in the Eastern Palace knows that the Crown Princess was snatched away from someone else by the Crown Prince. Once the Crown Prince, as elegant as jade and as clear as moonlight, fell into the sea of love, there was no climbing back out. He Yue transmigrated to ancient times and became the owner of a rouge shop. She wasn’t rich or powerful, but her life was peaceful and carefree. Then one day, the woman she liv 70.6kReads9.0Score6.5kShelves
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  34. 34 While My Son Fights for the Throne, His Majesty Lures Me Into Bearing Him a Second Child 吾儿夺储时,陛下榻边诱我生二胎 Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted (Sweet romance + 11-year age gap + the powerful one bows his head + not both virgins) Pei Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Guo's household, had enjoyed a charmed life since childhood. Blessed with a breathtakingly beautiful face, she married Xie Shaoyan, the Crown Prince of the realm, and after their wedding, she became the sole recipient of his favor. But only Pei Yunshu knew that Xie Shaoyan had not touched her once in their three years of marriage. Three years later, Pei Yunshu 7.4kReads8.7Score745Shelves
  35. 35 The Sweet Fourth Master Bullies His Beloved Wife Every Day 白切黑四爷每天都在欺负娇福晋 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The main story is complete, so read without worry] [Adorably ditzy beauty Ma Qi's legitimate daughter Fucha Yixin + composed, dignified, secretly calculating Prince Yong Yinzhen] (Clingy, sunny, instinctively drawn to each other) [Both leads are each other's first + devoted love + older man + guiding lover] (Heads-up: This isn't historically accurate. I'm just serving up the sort of story I like. The author is sensitive, so please let me know if you're dropping the book.) [Heads-up: There are t 67.7kReads9.4Score6.9kShelves
  36. 36 She’s the Emperor’s Beloved Mother, and Her Little One Carries Her to Victory 她是皇帝白月光亲娘,崽崽带躺赢 Ancient Romance625k WordsCompleted In the harem of Emperor Chenyuan of the Great Jin, there is a dignified and gentle empress, a charming and lovely Noble Consort, a peerlessly beautiful Consort Li, and a clever, kindhearted Consort Hui. Talented women abound, and the competition is fierce. Han Shuyi looks left and right, but can't find a niche for herself as Worthy Consort. Oh, well. Competing for favor now and then while choosing to lie flat the rest of the time: that's the real truth of life in the harem. * As emperor, Meng Ti 16.2kReads8.2Score1.4kShelves
  37. 37 Spring Ripples 折春漪 Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 231.2kReads9.4Score34.2kShelves
  38. 38 Five Years After My Husband Died, I’m Pregnant with the Emperor’s Child 丈夫去世五年,守寡怀了皇帝的崽 Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Stunning widow vs. domineering emperor] [Not both virgins + forbidden tension + raising a child + old flames reignited] Everyone in the capital knows that the legitimate daughter of the Yun family and Third Young Master Lu are a loving couple, devoted to each other. But fate was cruel. Third Young Master Lu was cursed with a short life and died of a serious illness before reaching twenty, leaving behind a beautiful young widow and an unborn child. - Yun Wan has a secret she’s kept buried fo 30.6kReads9.1Score3.8kShelves
  39. 39 I Don't Regret Our Parting, Only That It Came Too Soon 不恨离别,只恨匆匆 Ancient Romance30k WordsCompleted The Imperial City is ancient and mysterious. Behind its red walls and yellow-tiled roofs lie countless secrets and sorrows unknown to the world. “Flowers bloom and fade behind the silent courtyard gate; two beauties stand side by side beneath the jade pavilion. They long to speak of affairs within the palace, but dare not say a word in front of the parrot.” This is a simple story told by three women of the inner palace, each with a very different fate, as they recount their own loves and heartbr 721Reads—Score101Shelves
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  40. 40 Last Year's Springtime Heartache Returns 去年春恨却来时 Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Clearheaded, self-possessed noblewoman × scheming, cold-blooded emperor] [Love and hate in equal measure + clear-eyed heroine + the leads use each other + ensemble court intrigue + everyone gets a bad ending + fictional setting] [Content warnings: ① Neither lead is sexually inexperienced; ② Not a wish-fulfillment novel. The heroine grows over time. ③ Both leads are deeply complicated and far from kind. Don't read if that's not for you!] Yan Qinghe was born a concubine-born daughter of a noble f 1.9kReads8.2Score168Shelves
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  41. 41 Crossing Paths with Xiao Chi 渡萧迟 Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Xiao Yanyan, a noblewoman of the Liao, and Han Derang, the son of a Han official, fell in love as children and pledged to grow old together. But an imperial edict selecting consorts tore them apart. She was sent to the palace and became Empress to Emperor Jingzong of Liao. Five years later, the emperor died, leaving her with their young crown prince. The imperial clansmen coveted power, and powerful ministers watched like hawks. The widowed empress and her son were in mortal danger. At the most 9Reads—Score—Shelves
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  42. 42 A Qing Dynasty Time-Travel Tale: Consort Chun’s Easygoing Path to Victory 清穿之纯妃躺赢日常 Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Qing dynasty transmigration + palace intrigue + sweet romance] Transmigrated into the residence of Hongli, the Fourth Prince, as a maid, Su Yushan trembled with fear. She had realized that once Hongli ascended the throne, she might become Consort Chun, Lady Su. In history, Consort Chun's son was despised by the Qianlong Emperor and met a tragic end. To avoid repeating that fate, Su Yushan had no plans to bear children. Who could have guessed that Hongli would come to her room every single day, 154Reads7.9Score—Shelves
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  43. 43 The Tale of Si He 思合传 Ancient Romance800k WordsCompleted She was born to an ordinary family amid the bustle of Jiangnan, spending her carefree childhood in the rhythms of everyday life. The older brother and sister who watched over her as she grew up were, in fact, lost royal descendants living incognito among the common folk. Once their origins were revealed, the family's fate was changed forever. She, too, was swept into the deep waters of the imperial palace. In the golden hall, candlelight flickered as she smiled sweetly. Every glance she cast lef 1.9kReads8.1Score155Shelves
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  44. 44 Ziqing 子卿 Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted A princess of a fallen kingdom and a prince from a foreign land meet on the journey to a political marriage and fall in love. But fate has other plans: one must put her country first, the other his people and elder brother. Their love never goes beyond what propriety allows; neither of them ever crosses the line. To be happy with the one I love for a whole lifetime, only to be told it was all a dream: how cruel. “Princess, you and Prince Chen are not destined to be husband and wife. This dream i 31Reads—Score—Shelves
  45. 45 A Lady's Delight 淑女乐之 Ancient Romance117k WordsCompleted Heroine Chang Le: She has status and beauty, knows how to fight, but what she does best is disguise herself. Her greatest disguise was so convincing that she even fooled herself. Possible male leads: 1. Could this be my childhood sweetheart? 2. Could this be that little girl from back then? Heroine: Stop pretending. Neither of you is pining for the past. You’re both just “letting your looks get the better of you”! 21Reads—Score—Shelves
  46. 46 The Road Ahead Is Hard 荨路难 Ancient Romance132k WordsCompleted “Emperor and consort” “Angst” “Daughter of a great clan” “Young emperor” “Childhood sweethearts” “Both pure” In all my life, the most naive thing I ever did was believe that there could be a way for both sides to win on the chessboard. 3.6kReads8.1Score259Shelves
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  47. 47 The Stunning, Fiesty Favorite Consort: The Tyrant Is Addicted to Spoiling Her 绝美宠妃太刁蛮,暴君自虐宠上瘾 Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted [Forced possession + quirky heroine + rivalry among suitors + political intrigue + she runs, he chases + no rebirth or transmigration + heart-wrenching love] She was only a spy from Dongyang, yet she was stunningly beautiful, clever, and devious. To steal Tianji’s military talisman, she danced at a palace banquet, captivating the entire court and stealing the emperor’s heart. The mighty Emperor of Tianji was cruel and bloodthirsty, yet she stripped him, kicked him several times, and walked away… 559Reads8.9Score—Shelves
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  48. 48 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 351Reads—Score102Shelves
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