Palace Intrigue with a Well-Connected Heroine Who Enters the Palace as a Consort 女主家世过硬，入宫为妃的宫斗文

1. 51 嫡 My Legitimate Sister Thinks I’m Lowly? I’ll Enter the Palace and Become a Favored Consort 嫡姐嫌我卑微？转头入宫当宠妃 Lazy Duster懒拂尘Ancient Romance402k WordsCompleted [Household and Palace Intrigue + Concubine's Daughter + Rise to Power + Everyone's Favorite + Exclusive Devotion and Favoritism + Scheming] “As if someone like you deserves it!” “Born a concubine's daughter, you deserve nothing more than to marry some low-ranking official and spend your whole life beneath my feet!” Why should she? This wretched status wasn't something she'd chosen! She was determined to claim the highest position, where everyone else would have to kneel at her feet! Zhang Wan un 42kReads8.2Score6.9k14d adds
2. 52 清 The Tale of Empress Tong Jia of the Qing Palace 清宫之佟佳皇后传 Yan Xiwan言西晚Ancient Romance278k WordsOngoing Also known as The Empress’s Professionalism: A Half-Day “Elder Sister, are you getting married?” “No, that’s called entering the palace.” Tongjia Qingyue was a woman who served as empress for just one day. She was known as the shortest-lived empress in Qing history: Empress Xiaoyiren. She was the niece of Empress Dowager Cihe, mother of Emperor Kangxi, the daughter of Imperial Uncle Tong Guowei, and Kangxi’s own cousin. She was Kangxi’s third empress, as well as his last. He never appointed anot 511Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This one is a Qing Dynasty palace novel.

3. 53 她 She Wields a Gentle Blade to Slay the Hearts of Emperors 她用温柔刀，斩尽帝王心 Zhongli Wangshu钟离望舒Ancient Romance724k WordsCompleted Chen Yueyi, daughter of a powerful minister, is so beautiful she could topple kingdoms. Yet she enters the most exalted cage in the realm with an air of gentle vulnerability and pure, tender virtue. Once inside the palace, she flawlessly becomes what the emperor longs for most: a pure, flawless flower who depends on him completely and adores him. Before long, she becomes the irreplaceable moonlight in his heart. Emperor Shen Yanzhi believes every word. He draws her into his arms, convinced he ha 2.1kReads8.2Score21314d adds

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   Both of these books feature characters from wealthy families, with beautiful and alluring female leads who are doted on and spoiled by their lovers. The stories are sweet, flirtatious, and captivating.

4. 54 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃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 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds

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   I absolutely love it! [Crying emoji] It's so incredibly good! I'd watch it repeatedly! Everyone who's seen it raves about it! You truly connect with the characters from the bottom of your heart.

5. 55 甄 Empresses in the Palace: Reincarnated as Gua'erjia Wenyuan 甄嬛传之：魂穿瓜尔佳文鸳 Clear Skies and Ten Thousand Plums晴空万李Female-Channel Fanfiction526k WordsCompleted “The rating is low because this just came out. Don't miss it! Please rate it!” The bright and bold Consort Hua vs. the sweet and charming “crybaby” Guarjia Wenyuan. (Consort Hua is a supporting character, the second female lead, so she won't get as much detailed description or as much of the story as the heroine!) Guan Xin wakes up to discover she has become Guarjia Wenyuan, the legitimate daughter of Guarjia E Min. The very Guarjia Wenyuan whom the Empress called “the foolish yet truly beautifu 599Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   This perfectly fits the bill: a noblewoman from one of the three upper banners of the Manchu army, with a noble consort in her family, a military general as her uncle, and a meritorious official as her father. She also has Consort Hua, the daughter of a military general, as an ally—a powerful combination.

6. 56 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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   These are some books whose titles drag them down! But these are truly excellent; the female leads are self-aware and grounded, and the characters are vividly portrayed. They're great reads!

7. 57 在 A Hundred Ways to Win the Emperor's Heart in the Harem 在后宫征服皇帝的一百个技巧 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ever since entering the palace, Yun Li has become a shameless schemer. Two-faced and insincere, she puts on an act every day. When dealing with the emperor’s favorite consort, she tears into her until she’s furious, then clutches her chest with a wounded look and says, “I’m so envious that His Majesty dotes on you.” When someone tries to frame her, she casually slaps them, then bursts into tears. “Why would you treat a kind person like me this way?” When speaking with the empress, she nods absen 12.3kReads9.5Score1.4k14d adds
8. 58 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
9. 59 宫 Palace Intrigue Begins Before the Selection 宫斗从选秀前开始 A Cluster of Flowers一丛花令Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she endured a life of hardship and instability. From the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Wu’an to a government courtesan available to any man, she finally escaped a life of being passed from one man to another, only to jump from the tiger’s jaws into the wolf’s den. She walked on eggshells at every step until she finally became the real power behind the prefect’s household. But the misery of her first half of life had already left her body broken beyond repair. Only o 7.8kReads9.0Score78414d adds
10. 60 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 86Reads6.4Score10114d adds

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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.

11. 61 说 I Was Supposed to Be a Doormat, So Why Does the Emperor Remember Everything? 说好当受气包，怎么皇帝有记忆？ Late Branches at Dawn杳杳枝晚Ancient Romance258k WordsOngoing [Looks delicate and plays the victim, but is a fearsome flower × scheming emperor who retains his memories after reloading] (An antagonistic imperial couple, a reloading power fantasy, father-daughter affection, and a romance that grows sweeter by the day) Chu Mingzhao is the capital's most fearsome beauty. She can shatter a stone lion with one punch. But her unscrupulous father tricked her into entering the palace, where she was bound to a [System for Playing the Victim]. Little Four: Host, yo 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is... The daughter of a military commander, and it even has a save/load system.

12. 62 这 This Kept Woman Has a Conscience, Just Not Much of One 这个外室有点良心，但不多 Aow Big Meow嗷大喵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance + Both leads are each other's first and only + Ridiculous, no-logic comedy + Mind-reading + Adorable child + Hero has no legal wife) After a week of staying up late and working overtime, office drone Song Qingran died suddenly and became the Prince of Nanliang, Ning Zhuo’s mistress, kept at his country estate. At first, Ning Zhuo told her, “I don't expect you to have power, wealth, or a respectable background. You'll get five hundred taels every month, delivered on schedule. 12.3kReads9.4Score1.8k14d adds

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    He brainwashed his father to become a top scholar, tricked his best friend into opening a restaurant, used his mistress's salary as venture capital, and became the richest man by doing nothing.

13. 63 清 Dreams Locked in Time: The Imperial Consort 清梦锁年妃 What Is It Like to Be Human VL何似在人间VLAncient Romance390k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + political intrigue + the Nine Princes' struggle for the throne + based on Qing history] Yongzheng's love story that gave the Qing dynasty another hundred years, sweet at first, then heartbreaking, with a slow-burn pace. A working-man's memoir of Yongzheng, and the cinnabar-mark love of his life. [No transmigration + no alternate history + no rebirth] A long historical romance Nian Fei was a gentle, perceptive woman from a distinguished family whose ancestors had 42Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Consort Nian's family background was at its peak in the early years of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign. Her brother was the Prince of the Northwest, a first-class duke and a general, and her father was a second-rank official and a confidant of the Kangxi Emperor. She reached the pinnacle as soon as she entered the Prince's residence. She was clear-headed and joined hands with Ulanara to send the Yongzheng Emperor to the throne!

14. 64 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 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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    The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where misunderstandings are avoided, only tacit understandings of mutual exploitation prevail. The female lead's cheat ability is captivating: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Smirk]

15. 65 攀 She Regretted Climbing into the Brocade Guard's Favor 攀上锦衣卫后，她后悔了 Xiao Yan萧嫣Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A cold-faced but warm-hearted Embroidered Uniform Guard ✘ a sweet and beautiful heroine, female lead is not a virgin, deliberate seduction ✘ clear-headed surrender, romance-focused, fateful encounter, devoted love, sweet romance, not a strong female lead, set in a fictional dynasty similar to the Ming] Xia Yue was kept as a concubine by the salt smuggler Shen Yan for half a year. She escaped four times, and each time he caught her and brought her back. To free herself from this life, she set h 11Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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    He was a member of the Imperial Guard investigating a case, but he was moved by her deliberate seduction. She let go first, but he refused to. This mismatched love story is so touching, you should definitely check it out if you're looking for something to read!

16. 66 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    A classic, period drama set in a palace and family! The female lead should have dumped the scumbag early on! But life wasn't so easy for women in ancient times. [Drooling][adoration]

17. 67 重 Reborn, I Tore the Entire Harem Apart 重生后我手撕了整个后宫 A Half-Knowing Sea Cockroach似懂非懂的海蟑螂Ancient Romance493k WordsCompleted In my previous life, I was a ninth-rank consort, sent to my death by a cup of poisoned wine from Noble Consort Ning. Only as I was dying did I learn that all my concessions had merely paved the way for someone else. Reborn, I’m done pretending. During the selection, I deliberately chose the most remote palace residence, because it concealed an intelligence network tracking the treasures of the previous dynasty. At my first audience, I publicly acted weak, because I wanted to lure the snake fro 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Shen Qingyi was reborn. In her previous life, when Consort Ning poisoned her, she realized that her constant concessions only led to her death. In this life, she was wiser—she didn't vie for favor, didn't make enemies, and didn't stand out. But she opened the largest spice shop in the entire harem, and her intelligence network was more sophisticated than the Imperial Observatory. On the surface, she seemed helpless, but secretly, the Jiangnan trade routes were all her people. The emperor used her as a pawn, so she made sure he couldn't leave her. Consort Ning wanted to fight? Fine, she'd fight until she committed suicide in the cold palace. The empress wanted to be deposed? Fine, she'd depose her until her entire family was exiled. Court officials wanted to rebel? Come on, let's see if your military power can last three months. From a noblewoman to empress dowager, Shen Qingyi only used one sentence—"In this life, I will not be anyone's pawn, but only the one playing the game."

18. 68 本 After Faking My Death, My Princess Consort Married My Royal Uncle 本王死遁后，王妃她改嫁皇叔了 A Half-Knowing Sea Cockroach似懂非懂的海蟑螂Ancient Romance299k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was tortured to death in the Cold Palace by the prince and his wife. He was falsely accused of treason and executed in a pool of blood while trying to save her. Reborn together, she immediately married the biggest enemy of her previous life: the regent of the dynasty. Her ex knelt in the snow, eyes red, begging her to take him back. She wrapped an arm around her new love’s waist and smiled. “My lord, you planted the grass on my grave with your own hands.” 1Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 69 重 Reborn, the Marquis’s Legitimate Daughter Gives Up the Struggle 重生后，侯府嫡女放弃挣扎了 A Half-Knowing Sea Cockroach似懂非懂的海蟑螂Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was poisoned by the very people closest to her. In this one, she tears off her docile disguise, only to unexpectedly hear everyone’s vile inner thoughts. If you all want me dead, then I’ll damn well live just to spite you. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 70 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.6kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    She sneaks into a secret room at night, and he secretly follows her; she kills a corrupt official, and he provides the evidence. A cold-faced prince dotes on his assassin princess. It's a sweet and exciting story, perfect for when you're looking for something to read.

21. 71 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 45Reads—Score114d adds

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    A cold, aloof elegance, both broken and breathtakingly beautiful, captivatingly so. Old Chen, a physician and painter for half his life, had seen countless noble ladies and beauties of Jiangdong, but never such a strikingly powerful face—gentle as misty rain, serene as a cold pool concealing a sharp edge. A single glance made one forget her lowly status as a slave, remembering only that she was a rare and exquisite beauty. "No wonder you dared to set up such a perilous scheme," Old Chen sighed, spreading out a clean white silk scroll, grinding ink and beginning to paint. "Your beauty, hidden in the weaving workshop, would be a waste; presented to the emperor, it is the greatest opportunity to defy fate." The visitor was Old Chen, the court painter, and also the only old friend who had spoken up for Pan's father. For three years, bound by palace rules and power, he dared not rashly help, only silently watching the Pan sisters sink deeper into the mire.

22. 72 妖 The Bewitching Consort Just Wants to Have Fun 妖妃她一心找乐子 Huan Jiang Hanyue桓江寒月Ancient Romance433k WordsOngoing [Big-hearted chaos-loving prankster ✖ sickly, scheming fake tyrant] [Two powerful, equally crazy leads] [Light political intrigue] [Both pure, one-on-one HE] [Alternate Tang dynasty] Linghu Jingfan was a nobody in the imperial harem. She stumbled into a high-stakes plot to assassinate the emperor, and after being reborn twice only to die horribly each time, she finally figured it out: Be a good person, and you die fast. Be a bad person, and you die slow. In her third life, she decided she was do 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Rebirth and revenge without feeling stifled, ruthless in punishing scumbags and slapping faces, this crazy female protagonist novel is just the thing!

23. 73 橙 Orange Serenity 橙之静 Singing Again of Spring Willows又歌杨柳春风Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [A different kind of domineering CEO + clear-headed heroine + a grand historical-and-modern murder-mystery role-playing game + strong leads] A dinner gathering brought Lin Cheng into the life of Xu Di, an important man who fit her current criteria for a husband. Their relationship took off after a cultural exhibition… Even at an exhibition like this, Xu Di was completely absorbed, carefully learning about everything from beginning to end. By comparison, Lin Cheng seemed a little distracted. Hal 105Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Read Volume Two.

24. 74 疯 Has the Regent Gone Mad? He Stole the Bride for the Heir Apparent? 疯了吧！摄政王抢亲竟为了世子？ Ke Xin柯新Two Male Leads382k WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + bickering rivals + two equally formidable leads + BL + GL + political intrigue + devoted lovers + two couples] On their wedding day, two bridal processions meet at a narrow stretch of Zhuque Avenue. A ten-mile procession of red finery, two bridal sedan chairs coming toward each other. Prince Regent Mo Fengming gives a cold laugh. “Elder sister, this road is narrow. How about a fight? Whoever wins goes first.” The princess royal, Mo Qinghuang, stands in blazing red. “B 150Reads7.0Score10214d adds

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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! [Laughs][making faces]

25. 75 四 The Fourth Miss Is a Brilliant Doctor, Yet an Illegitimate Daughter 四小姐医术精湛却是私生女 M Xiaoliang JiangM小良酱Ancient Romance775k WordsCompleted In the eleventh year of the Chenghua reign, on the day the crown prince was formally appointed, the Liu and Sheng families of imperial physicians were massacred. Sheng Miao, the Sheng family's only daughter, survived because her father hid her in a secret room. After witnessing her parents die before her eyes, she lost not only her memory but also her voice. That day, he followed his father's dying wish and went to Jianzhou to bring home the Mei family's illegitimate daughter who had been living 98Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    Is the stepmother making things difficult? A backhand stab to paralyze! A master of both medicine and poison, he's absolutely thrilled to crush the scum!

26. 76 宫 Blood on the Palace Walls: I Toppled an Empire with My Medical Skills 宫墙血：我靠医术覆了江山 The Hidden Guest of Kazama风间匿客Ancient Romance291k WordsOngoing I was born among the clouds, until one sudden upheaval changed everything. My family was slaughtered, and I entered the palace as a replacement bride to seek revenge. I conceal my medical skills, wield my needle case, stir up the inner palace, and tear the vicious empress to shreds. People say my beauty brings ruin to the nation, but I’ll use my medical skills to overthrow the realm, kill my enemies with my own hands, and rule the world! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is great. The female lead is smart, clear-headed, and decisive. Everyone in the cast is intelligent, and the plot is exciting and fast-paced.

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