I’m in the Mood for Palace Intrigue! Please Recommend Some! 最近想看宫斗文！求！！！

1. 201 后 Tales of Palace Gossip 后宫八卦记事 Big Cigar大雪茄Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Life in the palace can be a little dull, but the things that happen among the imperial consorts make Shi Tian positively giddy. First, may the harem keep welcoming new consorts. Second, may the consorts all end up at each other’s throats. Third, may I always have the best seat for the gossip! Unexpectedly, Shi Tian ends up following the gossip all the way to the end, and becomes empress herself. 190Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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   Beautiful, absolutely stunning.

2. 202 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score43514d adds

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   Both are palace intrigue themed games, and they're relatively rational, except for the second one.

3. 203 裙 The One Beneath the Skirt 裙下臣 Ban Jieyu班婕妤Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Li Meiwu entered the palace at fifteen, and her greatest wish was to become Feng Gonggong’s partner. Feng Chu was brilliant but cold and sinister, with countless lackeys and unchecked power. He was kind only to little Wu. One day, Consort Wei fell from favor and sent the maid Li Meiwu to the emperor’s bed to regain his favor. After one night together, she became Lady Li, the emperor’s concubine. She thought she and Feng Chu had no future together... But when she was sent to the Cold Palace, he s 298Reads7.2Score10114d adds
4. 204 百 A Hundred Lives Chasing Love, Killed by Beauty 百命追夫，死于美色 Leisurely悠悠哉Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted What? I transmigrated into a princess in a matriarchal kingdom, and I’m next in line for the throne? What? People keep trying to kill me? Heaven: Here are a hundred lives. Take them and have fun. Li Chunxiang: I just want to have a nice romance with a handsome man! This is the story of a transmigrated woman who can turn the world upside down, survive a hundred attempts on her life, and fall in love with her dream man! 45Reads6.1Score—14d adds
5. 205 华 Consort Hua Reincarnates as Gua Liu 华妃娘娘她魂穿瓜六了 The Master and the Master's Husband夫子和夫子夫Female-Channel Fanfiction606k WordsCompleted Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, was a woman loved by Emperor Yongzheng. The daughter of a powerful official, she lost her child while still young because the emperor feared her family's influence. For decades, the man she loved most had her drink the incense-scented medicine known as Joyful Harmony, damaging her health and leaving her barren for life. Even so, in the end, she was condemned as having grown too powerful, and in a single night, every member of the Nian family was killed. Her soul is rebo 60Reads5.3Score—14d adds

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   Pure palace intrigue, all characters are highly intelligent

6. 206 毒 The Poisonously Pampered Little Schemer 毒宠小谋妃 Nanbian A Zi南边阿籽Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted She helped him win the succession struggle, only for him to frame her and bring disaster upon her family. Reborn twenty years later, she finds that everything has changed beyond recognition. Her enemy has taken the throne, wields immense power, and is riding high, while she has been reduced to an orphan with no parents, suffering at every turn. Watching coldly as people scheme and plot in front of her, Ji Yanning smiles faintly. “You have no idea what true power is!” 1.8kReads8.8Score21214d adds

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   Rebirth and revenge is a very good novel; I personally think it's perfect.

7. 207 团 The Beloved Princess Is a Green Tea Beauty 团宠公主是绿茶 Wei Chenfan魏尘凡Ancient Romance696k WordsCompleted Everyone in the Duke of Zhenguo’s household says, “Our Xiaoba is the cutest, sweetest little darling. We’re afraid she’ll get hurt if we hold her too tightly, and afraid she’ll melt if we keep her in our mouths.” The emperor personally issued an edict: “Princess Tianjiao is innocent and guileless. No one is allowed to bully her.” Xiao Gouchen, the crown prince confined to the cold palace, says coolly, “Whatever Xiaoba says or does is right.” Those with ulterior motives all scowl when they hear t 179Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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   It looks good, right? [Got it]

8. 208 穿 I Transmigrated to My Wedding Night with the Fourth Prince 穿越到了和四爷的新婚夜 The Wind Turns the Leaves Green风吹树叶绿Ancient Romance361k WordsCompleted This is a Qing dynasty transmigration novel with household and palace intrigue. One day, she transmigrates to the Qing dynasty. She becomes a low-ranking concubine in Fourth Prince Yinzhen's household. Though the household appears harmonious on the surface, undercurrents run deep… Shen Tao proceeds with care, accompanying him as he grows. She watches him step by step toward the highest seat of power. Note: This is not an accurate portrayal of Qing dynasty history. It is written using the custom 378Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   Yay!

9. 209 后 Harem: The Pear Blossoms Fall, and Spring Returns 后宫：落尽梨花春又了 Shui Ningyan水凝烟Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted She only wants to live in peace. She has never cared much for the palace intrigues and rivalries for the emperor's favor, but the trees may wish for stillness while the wind keeps blowing. After the other consorts make things difficult for her again and again, she finally understands that once you enter the palace, your life is no longer your own. Fueled by hatred, she discovers that she can be just as ruthless as they are. For years, the emperor's affection has made her the most favored woman i —Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   I'm here! First one highly recommended!

10. 210 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Holds His Heart 嫡锁君心 Su Qinmo苏秦墨Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted She thought she would enjoy a lifetime of favor and honor, never realizing that she had stepped into a trap carefully laid by her husband, bringing about the execution of the entire Xiao family, sparing not a single soul. Reborn with hatred in her heart, she faces a ruthless stepmother and cruel sisters. But she is even more ruthless, even more vicious! He is shrewd and calculating, a master strategist, pushed relentlessly by his brothers until he finally raises the banner of rebellion and schem 4Reads6.6Score—14d adds
11. 211 嫡 The Legitimate Princess Is Pregnant 嫡妃有喜 Noble Consort Xi熹贵妃Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted In her previous life, her husband carried on an affair with her younger sister, and together they hounded her to her death, taking two lives with her. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself returned to the days of her youth... This time, she would no longer be weak. She swore to live a peaceful, comfortable life, no matter what it took. On the road to revenge, she crossed paths with a cold, mysterious Prince-General. The two clever minds joined forces to put on a double act... 1Reads6.0Score—14d adds
12. 212 摘 Plucking the Crabapple Blossom 摘棠 Sleeping in a Boat at Night, Listening to Rain晚舟听雨眠Ancient Romance482k WordsOngoing A composed, chaste common-born war god x a free-spirited, wanton heiress from a military family. After the Shen family is wiped out, Shen Tangsheng is reborn, returning to the age of fifteen. To stand against the rival who will one day wield power over everything, she thinks of Wei Zhuo, whose future will be boundlessly bright. The borderlands are swept by endless sandstorms; beneath their feet lies the desert, and with a raised hand they can almost touch the dusk. She reaches out to Wei Zhuo, s 40Reads9.1Score—14d adds
13. 213 宠 Pampered by Marriage 宠嫁 Bai Yu白羽Ancient Romance6.0M WordsCompleted The lofty Prince Regent says, “My princess consort is from the countryside and hasn’t seen much of the world. Don’t bully her!” The refined ladies whose thunder the princess consort has stolen tremble with rage. “We did bully her, so why are we the ones who ended up humiliated?” The handsome, elegant Prince Regent says again, “My princess consort can’t count. She doesn’t even know what an abacus is. How could she possibly make money?” The merchants whose assets the princess consort has acquired 757Reads8.8Score11714d adds
14. 214 废 The Deposed Empress Will Not Be Bullied 废后不容欺 The South Wind Knows My Heart南风知意Ancient Romance736k WordsCompleted They say she’s unfaithful, cruel, and shameless, the laughingstock of the Tang family, the most powerful clan in Dongling. Though born into an honored family, she’s a good-for-nothing. Before the wedding, her husband even sent her ten burly men. When she wakes up, she’s no longer the timid legitimate eldest daughter anyone could trample on. The scumbag, the scheming half-sister who pretends to be weak, the sinister legal mother: she’ll make every one of them pay in full! But could all those hand 2Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 215 夺 The Struggle for the Throne 夺嫡 Desolate and Uninhabited荒芜人烟Ancient Romance916k WordsCompleted The path to the throne, the blood of one's own kin... You say winter is the coldest season... No. Nothing is colder than your heart... 340Reads8.8Score10514d adds
16. 216 奉 Married by Imperial Decree: Where Can the Heir Escape? 奉旨成婚：世子哪里逃 Fantasy-Loving Kitty爱幻想的喵喵Ancient Romance621k WordsCompleted The daughter of a general who has topped the list of Yan’s most unmarriageable women for four years running, and a carefree heir who has no desire to become a prince. A glorious military victory and an imperial decree of marriage bring them a lifetime of love. 2.1kReads8.6Score10914d adds
17. 217 帝 The Eastern Phoenix Flies from the Imperial Palace 帝宫东凰飞 Lu Feixi路菲汐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She is the wicked consort in the eyes of the whole world. She steals someone else's husband on her wedding day, scares her husband's concubine unconscious on the first day she moves in, and chases her own man to a brothel, leaving everyone stunned. The Northern Chen Princess Consort is so brazen that she rules Chang'an alone. But there's always someone even more brazen and domineering than her. No matter how many people condemn him, he simply says, “I spoil my princess consort. What business is 35Reads6.2Score—14d adds
18. 218 皇 The Heartless Empress 皇后薄情 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Ruthless Empress VS Cold-Blooded Prince] [Palace intrigue + power plays] She is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, skilled at riding and archery, well versed in strategy, and every bit as bold and valiant as any man. Then, in a single night, everything changes. The Duke of Zhenguo’s household falls into decline, and she becomes empress. In public, she is a virtuous empress, renowned for her grace and dignity; in private, she plots every detail of her revenge, rut 911Reads9.1Score7314d adds
19. 219 拒 No Palace Schemes for Me: The Crown Princess Just Wants to Take It Easy 拒绝宫斗，太子妃只想咸鱼 Su Huang苏凰Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted Li Wanzhou had finally made it through countless palace intrigues and secured her place as Empress Dowager. But before she could even settle into the seat, she kicked the bucket. That would have been bad enough, but she went straight back to the beginner level. Furious, Li Wanzhou decided to lie flat. She didn’t want this man anymore, and she didn’t want to be Crown Princess either! So every day, she slept, woke up to eat, then went back to sleep. Yet somehow, this unambitious attitude won her g 49Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    These two books are very good; one is about rebirth, and the other is about rebirth.

20. 220 步 Step by Step, He Takes Her Heart: Stay Away, Tyrant 步步掠情：暴君别来无恙 Half a Cup of Green Wine青酒半盏Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted When he left the country, he held her hand and said, "Xi'er, when I return, I will offer a fortune for your hand in marriage." Who knew that instead, she would see his three thousand iron cavalry bearing down on her borders! At the time, she was the most honored Tenth Princess of Da'an, and he was a hostage from Beixiang living in Da'an. He said, "If you beg me, I'll let you go." She said, "As long as you leave me one breath, I'll kill you!" Whoever she hated, he would take to his bed. Whoever s 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It seems there are only these few books.

21. 221 锦 The Tale of Consort Jin: Put Down Your Blade, Your Majesty, I Can Still Kill 锦妃传：皇上刀放下，本宫还能杀 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she trusted the empress and helped her eliminate her enemies, only to be cast aside once she was no longer useful. In this life, she’ll hold on to the emperor and topple the empress. Consort? Noble Consort? If she’s going to be anything, she’ll be empress. Your Majesty, here I come! 139Reads8.4Score—14d adds
22. 222 八 The Eight-Year-Old Princess: Reborn to Rule the Realm 八岁帝女：重生之凤霸天下 Lan Youruo蓝幽若Ancient Romance4.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the most esteemed princess of the imperial line. Her father doted on her, her “mother” indulged her, her elder sister protected her, and her husband was attentive. They had made her arrogant and conceited. Only after witnessing her most respected elder sister and beloved husband act out a tryst before her eyes, and her gravely ill son being killed by her husband, did she finally realize that it had all been a carefully orchestrated plot by her “mother.” Betrayed and 917Reads8.8Score15414d adds
23. 223 宠 The Empress Is Shameless 宠后之本宫无耻 This Palace Has No Shame本宫无耻Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiu is the ninth legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yun, a princess of the Yun Kingdom, and holds the title of Changle. She is stunningly beautiful, born to wealth and privilege, exceptionally clever, and nobility itself. Rumor has it that one word from her carries more weight than an imperial decree from the Yun Emperor. The princess is breathtakingly beautiful, highborn, and the apple of the emperor’s eye. But her temperament… Yun Jiu: What’s wrong with my temperament? Her cousin Yun Luo: 500Reads8.8Score10114d adds
24. 224 大 Empress Daqi: The Complete Collection 大奇皇后（全集） A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The story follows a concubine-born daughter of the Chancellor, given to the Emperor as a gift. In a single night, she becomes Empress and wins the Emperor’s heart, leading him to empty the harem for her. 3.1kReads9.2Score45714d adds
25. 225 清 In the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Stole My Heart 清穿之康熙擒走了我的心 Panda Huapanda骅Ancient Romance318k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Both leads are each other’s first and only love + devoted to one another, tooth-achingly sweet!] [Lighthearted romance, little palace intrigue, healing each other] Yu Nian is a popular twenty-first-century actress. While filming a Qing palace drama called The Story of Consort De, she transmigrates as Nalan Rongruo’s younger sister, Nalan Yu Nian. Her father, mother, and brother dote on her endlessly, making her the apple of the Nalan family’s eye. It is the eighth year of the Kangxi 977Reads8.7Score10314d adds

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    This book is super good! ❤️ Five-star recommendation.

26. 226 我 Do I Still Have to Fight for the Emperor’s Favor? 我还需要宫斗吗？ Pink-and-Blue Schizophrenia粉蓝色精神分裂Ancient Romance343k WordsCompleted The emperor has a soft heart, the harem is small, and my best friend is wonderful. Do I really need to fight for his favor? No melodrama, no misunderstandings designed to break your heart. When they make up, they make up for good. Not perfect, and not an ideal fairy tale, but still warm and full of everyday comforts. Nothing complicated or dark, just sweet little moments and the occasional minor spat. “What’s your name?” “This concubine is Chang Hua. Hua as in ‘poetry and picturesque bea 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🙂Looks good 😊

27. 227 咸 The Lazy Noble Consort Is Forced into Palace Intrigue 咸鱼贵妃被迫宫斗 Jun Zhenmian君枕眠Ancient Romance615k WordsCompleted Lu Jiu does everything to become a lazy, carefree fish: she volunteers for the Cold Palace, gives up on herself, and makes it on her own! Yet somehow, she still earns the title of the harem's number-one scheming green tea! The Empress Dowager says, “This girl is alluring. You can tell at a glance she won't stay chaste!” The consorts say, “Little sister, your methods are impressive. We admit defeat!” Her father says, “Well done! Keep it up! Great success is just around the corner!” The Emperor sa 142Reads8.8Score—14d adds
28. 228 重 Reborn: Xiao Chang’s Rise to the Top 重生之小常在翻身记 What Tree Grows Peanuts?花生什么树Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted One day, she transmigrated and became an unfavored junior consort in the Qing palace. With wolves on both sides and a terrible hand to play... Help! She just wants to be a quiet, beautiful woman, okay? There’s no way to live like this! With a jade bracelet containing a pocket dimension in hand and a chubby son in her arms, she vows to carve out a bright future for herself! 12Reads7.1Score—14d adds
29. 229 清 A Qing-Dynasty Consort Who Just Wants to Eat, Drink, and Wait to Die 清穿之贵妃娘娘只想混吃等死 San Shui Miao三水喵Ancient Romance154k WordsCompleted In a single day, Tong Qingning transmigrates into the body of the legitimate daughter of the Tong family, who shares her name. Thinking of Consort Tong from history, Tong Qingning feels like she has three heads to worry about. As Kangxi's cousin, avoiding the palace is impossible, so she resolves to take good care of herself and not die young. After Kangxi wakes from a coma, he accidentally discovers that he can hear his cousin's thoughts. Why does she think about nothing but eating, drinking, a 2Reads8.1Score—14d adds
30. 230 娘 The Empress Never Gets Jealous 娘娘她从不吃醋 Xiaoxiang Yuer潇湘羽儿Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Good grief, I transmigrated by accident! What rotten luck, I ran into a scumbag emperor. But luckily, I became a consort right from the start, and one who has all his favor, too. That makes things feel a little more balanced. Who says I get jealous? Who says I get jealous! That's because... I'm not telling you! No family backing? No power? Easy to bully? Pah! Not a chance. Can't you see who's standing behind me? I'm just this domineering, and just this willful! —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 231 贵 The Noble Consort Only Wants to Be a Princess 贵妃娘娘只想当公主 Chubby Fei Fei肥腓腓Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted A little wife’s guide to dealing with my old dad~ Shen Changhuan: “You wouldn’t understand. It’s easier for a princess to survive than a favored consort~” Rong Xuan is a poor man who worries every day that his wife will start calling him Daddy… A sincere recommendation: skip the first few chapters, or, actually, you can skip them entirely… 206Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 232 穿 Book Transmigration: I'm Thriving in the Harem by Doing Nothing 穿书：我在后宫躺赢了 A Little Wen Sauce一只文酱Ancient Romance318k WordsCompleted Shen Bairong is an overworked modern office drone who transmigrates into a novel she's read, only to become its villainess! Fight back and turn her life around? No thanks, she's not cut out for that. But why isn't the male lead following the script?! Gong Yuxuan pins her beneath him and whispers in her ear, “My beloved consort seems to be enjoying the show~” Shen Bairong: Trapped in the corner of the bed, trembling! Wait, what's going on? Did the male lead pick up the wrong script? Shen Bairong 196Reads8.5Score—14d adds
33. 233 穿 Transmigrating into a Book: I’ll Flirt with the Soft and Sweet Male Lead to Stay Alive 穿书，靠撩奶呼呼的男主来续命 Mu Qiyao幕七尧Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Completed [flirty catlike girl x loyal puppy-like guy] 1v1, sweet romance Mu Qian'ge has transmigrated into a book again. This time, she's an incompetent, foolish emperor who disguises herself as a man. No problem. Once she finishes this job, she'll be free! But who knew she'd have to interact with the male lead to stay alive? Just as she was lazily waiting for him to kill her, she realized the male lead wasn't staring at the throne at all! He was staring at her butt! “Hey, male lead! I'm not th 145Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    These are all palace intrigue stories.

34. 234 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Helped My Best Friend Win the Emperor’s Heart 穿越后我帮闺蜜攻略皇上 Leaning on My Sword, Listening to Wind and Rain倚剑听风雨Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Xu, the no-nonsense doctor; Fang, the kindhearted, guileless chef; and Lin, the fair-skinned beauty with a string of admirers. An accident sends the three best friends transmigrating to ancient times together. From the start, it's a living hell: they open their eyes in the Cold Palace, where the emperor has ordered them executed. They're bullied by vicious servants and beaten by a favored consort. The miserable trio hatch a plan: if they want to survive, they have to cozy up to that emperor! Uni 3.1kReads9.3Score59614d adds
35. 235 系 System Transmigration: She Became the Big Shot's Beloved 系统穿越：她成了大佬的心尖宠 Nangong Yunan南宫云雁Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [System + punishing scumbags + lucky koi + adorable kids] Qin Youyou, the Prime Minister’s legitimate daughter, died. Qin Youyou, the domineering CEO, agreed to live on in her place. Before she could even react, a small bridal sedan carried her to the Prince of War’s residence as a bride meant to bring him good fortune. “From now on, stay in the rear courtyard and behave!” The fearsome prince was cold-faced, merciless, and cruel. That night, Qin Youyou unexpectedly hit the jackpot. She had plann 2.4kReads9.3Score36714d adds
36. 236 撒 Celebrate! The Cool, Chaste, Untouchable Beauty Is Knocked Off Her Pedestal 撒花！清冷禁欲高岭花被拉下神坛 Qiang Yan羌延Ancient Romance581k WordsOngoing [One-on-one romance + both leads devoted to each other + matriarchal society and doting on her husband + happy ending] Overnight, Feng Yuqing transmigrated to a dynasty where women held power. She had become the mighty and imposing female emperor of Qiulin, ruler of the empire. And the man covered in blood, barely alive in a dark, damp torture chamber, was actually her Imperial Lord? His gruesome wounds and vivid streaks of blood pierced her heart. She wanted to cherish and love this man. She wa 31Reads8.3Score—14d adds
37. 237 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Disabled Prince Husband Was So Angry He Stood Up 新婚夜：残疾王爷被气得站起来了 Shiyi时意Ancient Romance849k WordsCompleted Yu Zhizhi was hit and killed, then transmigrated into the body of Yu Zhizhi, a concubine-born daughter of the Chancellor’s household who shared her name. As soon as she arrived, she was sent to the bridal sedan to marry the blind Prince Liang in place of her legitimate elder sister. She had planned to sneak away, but although Prince Liang was blind, he was exactly her type. So she decided not to leave just yet, and to stay and have the romance she’d never had with him. While she was at it, she w 15Reads8.5Score—14d adds
38. 238 狗 The Bootlicking Princess’s Guide to Life 狗腿王妃的自我修养 Crane Snow Sells Wine鹤雪沽酒Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted One careless bit of showing off, and she transmigrates to another world, only to find herself facing a hell-difficulty start from the very beginning?! As the legitimate daughter of a general's household, she's dirt poor and has to risk committing treason just to serve as an official. Guided by her principles of never backing down, standing up for justice, and cherishing her life, Bai Muge makes her choice... Find a powerful patron, fast! So she casts a wide net, sending letters of recommendation 1.1kReads9.2Score17914d adds
39. 239 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 47.7kReads9.5Score6.1k14d adds

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40. 240 重 Reborn as Imperial Noble Consort Chunque 重生之纯悫皇贵妃 Ball of Yarn毛线球儿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted An old saying goes: At home, obey your father; when married, obey your husband; when your husband dies, obey your son. But how did Geng Mowei's life turn out? At home, her birth mother died young, and could she really rely on her father? After marriage, she was a concubine, neither a great beauty who could charm any man nor a sweet, understanding woman. How could she ever win favor? Fortunately, her life wasn't entirely without blessings. Her son was her greatest comfort! Given another chance at 193Reads8.9Score—14d adds
41. 241 靠EN Dominating the Harem by Bearing Children 靠生子称霸后宫 Wang Ziyun王梓芸Ancient Romance782k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Huameng's childhood sweetheart, the boy next door, betrayed her before their wedding. After watching him marry the daughter of a princess, she put on the bright red wedding dress she had spent two years embroidering and hanged herself. But her soul drifted through the world for twenty years after her death before she learned the truth: her childhood sweetheart had broken off their engagement after accidentally hearing that the childless emperor intended to adopt the princes 3.8kReads9.0Score49114d adds

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42. 242 宠 The Favorite Consort’s Rise to Power 宠妃晋升记 Say Just Enough话到七分Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted Little sweetheart Gu Qing is sent by her useless father to the powerful Regent’s Palace. She thinks that once she becomes a concubine, her carefree days will be over. But how can the notoriously fearsome prince be a shopaholic who loves buying things for people? Gu Qing looks at the piles of things filling the room and frets. Before she can finish worrying, the Princess Consort sends over even more gifts. Waaah, you’re all so mean, picking on poor little me. After it’s all over, Gu Qing says, “W 461Reads8.4Score10914d adds
43. 243 宠 The Beloved Consort's Rise to Power 宠妃升职记 Qing Ling卿绫Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted When faced with the selection, An Ruyi is merely a low-ranking daughter of a noble family. To avoid the marriage arranged by her legitimate mother, she has to choose between becoming another man's concubine and becoming the emperor's. Without hesitation, she chooses the latter. Backed by a golden finger in the form of a pocket dimension, she originally only wants to retire in the imperial palace. But even the harem is unsafe, and everyone can bully her. The emperor's favor only puts her in the s 2.8kReads8.9Score20114d adds
44. 244 最 The Strongest Empress System 最强皇后系统 A Promise of Bubbles泡沫诺言Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Ye Jingjing, a modern acting student, transmigrates to ancient times through a jade bracelet and becomes a despised imperial consort. She hopes to live out her days in peace, but fate has other plans! What? There’s a System inside the bracelet, and it insists on making her empress? And she has no choice, because otherwise she’ll die!! With no other options, the unfortunate Ye Jingjing begins her life as a drama queen, making the empress’s throne her one and only goal! But… Why is this damn emper —Reads5.1Score—14d adds
45. 245 嫡 Reborn as the Legitimate Daughter: Fourth Master’s Wife Seeks Revenge 嫡女重生：四爷福晋要复仇 The Wind Blows East风往东吹Ancient Romance853k WordsCompleted After her soul drifted for nearly three hundred years, Ulanara never imagined she would one day get another chance at life. In her previous life, she failed to protect her son and her family. This time, she only wants to stay far away from him. What Fourth Consort? What empress? What most exalted woman in the land? Those are nothing but lies to fool outsiders! But fate will not let her escape this identity. If she cannot escape it, then if you refuse to let me live in peace, I won’t let you enjo 457Reads8.1Score—14d adds
46. 246 冷 The Cold, Sick, and Obsessive Tyrant Lost His Memory and Begged Me to Be Gentle with Him 冷冰冰病娇暴君失忆后求我疼疼他 Song of the Ages千秋岁引Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Yandere + strong female lead + secret identity + everyone's favorite + sweet and satisfying + obsessive madman + reborn] The man the princess sent away to marry picked up on a whim turns out to be the deranged, tyrannical emperor who tormented her in her dreams! The tyrant has lost his memory, and after taking his medicine, his personality changes completely. He clings to her, calling her Baby, and insists on kissing and hugging her. He demands that she love and dote on him, and if she doesn't, 132Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    Emmmm…

47. 247 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 8.8kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds

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    Palace intrigue, domestic power struggles

48. 248 四 Fourth Master, Her Majesty Just Wants to Eat and Do Nothing 四爷，娘娘只想混吃等死 Hanman寒曼Ancient Romance972k WordsCompleted Xun'er transmigrated and became a concubine in Fourth Master’s household! As a lowly concubine with a humble background, and with the principal wife being so ruthless, she figured she’d better keep her head down, stay unnoticed, and live off the household until the end of her days. Who knew that even while doing nothing but eating, she’d end up eating her way into Fourth Master’s heart? As he started showing up for meals more and more often, certain people grew jealous and came at her with a ten 748Reads8.6Score10014d adds
49. 249 病 When the Sickly Prince Is in Danger, His Soft and Adorable Princess Consort Goes on a Rampage 病娇王爷遇险，软萌王妃杀红了眼 The Pig Who Became a Rabbit变成兔子的猪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Completed. Dear readers, please read the synopsis before deciding whether to dive in! [Proud, possessive Regent King X hilarious, troublemaking Regent Princess Consort: each is a match for the other] [Reborn + doting on her husband + mostly sweet with a little angst (in the author's opinion) + powerful male lead and powerful female lead (in the author's opinion)] In her previous life, Xiang Zhile was blind to people’s true natures. Desperate for her family’s approval, she got the man who loved h 501Reads9.1Score10014d adds

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    I'll be heartbroken if you don't read the last one.

50. 250 重 Reborn and Doted On: The Sickly Prince Is Too Good at Flirting 重生娇宠：病娇王爷太能撩 Nuo Nuozi诺诺子Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Are Each Other’s First, Yandere, Transmigration] [Reborn Yandere Prince vs. Purehearted Transmigrated Princess Consort] In his previous life, he pursued power single-mindedly, trusted the wrong people, and hurt the woman he loved. He even made a mistake he could never take back. In this life, he is ruthless toward his enemies and has killed countless people. His only wish is to spend his life with her. Lin Wanwan unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of a six-year-o 751Reads9.1Score10314d adds

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