Looking for Satisfying Palace or Household Intrigue Stories with a Golden Finger 求带金手指的宫(宅)斗爽文

1. 101 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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   It's so good!!! The male lead, the emperor, only loves the female lead, who is the empress from the start! The male lead sacrifices a lot in the beginning, it gets a little angsty later, but then the female lead also starts to reciprocate his feelings! It's so good!!

2. 102 四 The Fourth Master's Dearest One: Qing Transmigration 四爷心尖宠【清穿】 The Wen Family's Wenwen温家温温Female-Channel Fanfiction411k WordsOngoing (Set in an alternate Qing Dynasty, with major deviations from history. He dotes on her alone! He dotes on her alone!! He dotes on her alone!!!) After transmigrating, Su Yunong lands from the apocalypse in the mansion of Fourth Prince in the Qing Dynasty. Stay calm. Don't panic! With her lucky star fortune, her wood-element powers, and the Heavenly Dao on her side, there's no way she'll die. The life she expected: eating and drinking, gossiping and vying for favor, having a baby, living peacefu 4.1kReads8.9Score43814d adds

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   [Learned it!] The first book, "So Pampered, So Pampered," features the protagonist as Heavenly Father's beloved daughter. The other books are also quite good!

3. 103 清 Qing Dynasty Noble Consort: All Nine Sons of Kangxi Vie for My Favor 清穿贵妃多娇，引康熙九龙竞折腰 Ni Bo倪博Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Overnight, she transmigrates and becomes the younger sister of Yi Fei, who will one day be greatly favored in the Qing palace. Luo Shuyao, a recent college graduate who has never had to endure hardship, is baffled: just because her surname is Luo, does that make her a Guoluoluo? Living in the Qing dynasty is now a fact, so Shuyao can only adapt. After all, she has a childbearing System, which is at least a golden finger of sorts. It is better than having nothing. Only when a deep-seated convicti 4.1kReads8.6Score31514d adds
4. 104 穿 I Become the Vicious Cousin Miss 穿成恶毒表小姐 Feng Zimo枫子默Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted Su Wan’er transmigrated into a book and became a vicious, short-lived cannon-fodder character. At first, all she wanted was to live comfortably in ancient times, but through her own efforts, she won the affection of the entire General’s family, gained an adorable little admirer, became best friends with the heroine, and raised a fine husband... 378Reads8.3Score—14d adds
5. 105 清 Qing Transmigration: The Fourth Prince’s Cherished Young Concubine Rises Through the Ranks 清穿：四爷宠着的小格格一路高升 Salty Fish Qi咸鱼柒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Alternate Qing Dynasty + mutual devotion + heroine has a halo + lavish, exclusive pampering] The heroine’s story: After the college entrance exams, Song Xirou, who loved reading time-travel stories set in the Qing dynasty, went to sleep and transmigrated. She became a concubine of Kangxi’s fourth son, the historical Consort Mao, whose two daughters died young and who was never favored. At first, Song Xirou figured that as Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen’s first woman, she might not be loved, but 4.7kReads8.9Score34114d adds
6. 106 贵 The Noble Concubine Arrives: Your Highness, Please Make Yourself at Home 贵妾来袭：王爷请就位 Carp鲤鱼Ancient Romance997k WordsCompleted She transmigrated from the modern era and was given to a prince as a concubine, but she was far from happy... 273Reads6.9Score—14d adds
7. 107 清 Transmigrated into My Fair Princess and Ran Off with Ertai 清穿到还珠格格，把尔泰拐走了 Puff Loves Rice泡芙爱吃米饭Female-Channel Fanfiction705k WordsCompleted Wen Yan, an obscure online writer from the 21st century, transmigrates to the Qing Dynasty. She should have been born into a perfect family where her parents, a prince and a wandering swordswoman, were devoted to each other for life. So why did she transmigrate into the tragic role of an orphan? There's no time to hesitate. Mount Wutai? Qing'er? Only then does Wen Yan realize she's transmigrated into My Fair Princess III. She watched the series twice as a student, but aside from knowing that the 2.5kReads9.1Score21114d adds
8. 108 宫 Joy in the Palace: The Noble Consort Can Read Minds 宫中有喜：贵妃她有读心术 Qin Chu秦楚Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Gu Mianmian has a fiery temper and is not to be trifled with. She meets strength with strength, and after transmigrating into the imperial harem, she has mind-reading powers and no trouble fighting her way up. Only as he lay dying did Emperor Rong Xuan realize how ridiculous his life had been. The empress dowager, who had always shown him loving concern, could not wait for him to die so her own son could take his place. She had even personally fed him poison when he was little. And the women in 926Reads9.0Score10314d adds

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   A cheat code, so incredibly generous! [Thumbs up]

9. 109 人 Life Simulator: I'm a Pro at Rising Through Palace Schemes 人生模拟器：宫斗升职我专业 I Eat Tomatoes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃西红柿不吐番茄皮Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Palace Intrigue + System + Golden Finger + A Story That's 30% Indulgence and 70% Playing It Safe] (Important, important, important!!! Content warning: The heroine is an ordinary person who grows over time. At first, she has some girlish romantic notions; she isn't highly intelligent from the start. Not a mutually exclusive first-love story, and the male lead doesn't dote on her alone. Don't read if these bother you.) From the start, she's in the hardest difficulty mode. After s 7.1kReads9.1Score69314d adds

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   I've scouted the route for you; it's all solid information. Character traits: Palace intrigue/satisfying story.

10. 110 书 Trapped in a Book as the Demon Queen: The Sickly Regent Is No Gentleman at Night 书穿妖后：病娇摄政王每晚不当人 Ran Aran冉阿冉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Zhou’s most notorious empress, Su Ruo barely has time to enjoy herself before her life is in danger. A patriotic System comes knocking, asking her to support the young emperor and change the fate of the Great Zhou’s fall. ??? She’s the wicked empress everyone wants dead! Never mind that the young emperor is hopelessly incompetent. Picking a fight with the regent, who holds all the power at court, is just asking to die young, isn’t it? Patriotic System: The reg 2.2kReads9.4Score28614d adds

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    This book's system (the female lead's) is really hard not to like. The female lead is the Empress Dowager, and the male lead is the Regent.

11. 111 快 Quick Transmigration: The Female Lead Always Thinks the Villain Is Delicate and Frail 快穿：女主总觉得反派他身娇体软 Shuang Yi爽邑Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Luo Nanyi was framed and forced to enter the Genesis System, where she had to play a cannon-fodder villainess bent on getting herself killed. After dying more times than she could count, she finally seized control of her body again. So, in order to bring down the System, Luo Nanyi set out to save the villains! But what was going on? The villains whose fates she had changed all seemed to be acting strange! “Nanyi, don't leave me. I don't know what I'll do if you do.” “Nanyi, if you ever disappear 374Reads9.1Score10614d adds

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    These are all books I've read and finished. They're interesting, have perfect plots, and are all highly rated (over 9 points). Come and enjoy these works! They're fantastic!

12. 112 快 Quick Transmigration: This Goofy Host Refuses to Do Her Missions 快穿：沙雕宿主就是不想做任务 Goodnight, Strawberry Jam晚安草莓酱Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted System No. 99 was bound to a wacky Host. It thought it had gotten a weakling, but then... First world: Zhao Miaomiao wondered why she had to become the emperor's favorite consort. Wouldn't it be better to take the emperor on as her lackey? Second world: When Zhao Miaomiao saw people making money by selling her autographed photos, she came up with a plan to get rich: the hottest young star starts livestreaming signed photos for sale, guaranteed authentic, shipped out fast. Third world: Being the 342Reads9.1Score—14d adds
13. 113 致 Fatal Flirtation: The Yandere Big Shot Is Addicted to Me 致命撩拨，病娇大佬粘我上瘾 An Jiug e安酒歌Modern Romance479k WordsCompleted [Both are virgins, sweet romance, mutual flirting, System, dating reality show and entertainment industry, adorable child] Shi Yuan transmigrates into a book and becomes the newlywed wife of its great villain. In the story, she acts like a spoiled brat and causes trouble until she meets a tragic end for the sake of the male lead. And now, it's her wedding night with the great villain. Watching the sexy, irresistible villain approach her, with his narrow waist and long legs, Shi Yuan falls silent 1.9kReads9.4Score28614d adds
14. 114 他 He Went Wild in a Horror Game 他在惊悚游戏里野翻了 The Deer Is Still Awake鹿未眠Two Male Leads479k WordsCompleted [Feel-good power fantasy + Infinite flow + Strong leads + golden finger] “Ding ding ding! The horror game is starting! Anyone who clears every game can have their greatest wish come true!” Shen Zhong looked at the wish he'd rashly written down all those years ago and fell into a long silence. If anyone embodied the art of finding inventive ways to get himself killed, it was him. Looking back on his time in the horror games, Shen Zhong sighed. “I'm fighting to survive in a horror game every singl —Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 115 王 Princess Consort, Stop Acting. The Prince Can Hear Your Thoughts 王妃别演了，王爷能听见你的心声 Sugar White as Snow白糖如雪Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [The male lead can hear the female lead's thoughts + the female lead can understand animal speech] [Goofy and lighthearted + absurd comedy + feel-good romance, sickeningly sweet] After transmigrating into a book as a disposable side character, she manages to annoy the villainous Big Boss into fainting from the start. She plans to take advantage of his weakness and finish him off, but the villain hears every one of her thoughts. Later, the villain finally loses patience and demands, “I hear you c 8.7kReads9.2Score95414d adds
16. 116 系 The System Forces Me into Palace Intrigue, So I Survive by Reporting Others 系统逼我宫斗，我靠举报存活 Jiu Gardenia玖栀子花Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted The day I bound myself to the Palace Intrigue System, I turned around and reported it. The emperor stared at the report window that had appeared out of nowhere, lost in thought. “My dear consort, what kind of witchcraft is this ‘Report Inappropriate Content’ pop-up?” I studied the 404 warning in the System’s backend and made a sincere suggestion: “Your Majesty, want to team up and take down the Main God’s Space? You can have the performance credit. I’ll take the bonus.” 1Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 117 她 She’s Soft-Waisted and Playful, and the Chaste Imperial Uncle Bewitches Her Every Day 她腰软灵趣，禁欲皇叔日日勾心魂 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Word has it that Prince Rong has specifically asked to marry the Taifu’s infatuated legitimate daughter. The whole city says it’s downright shocking! Just a few months ago, hadn’t Prince Rong threatened to kill that lovesick fool? At the Taifu’s residence, a certain lovestruck young woman looks at a room full of betrothal gifts and pulls a long face. “Someone, please! Can you send all this back?” The noble young ladies of the capital burst out swearing. “Have some shame, will you?” 19kReads9.4Score3.1k14d adds

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    So good-looking! 👍👍👍

18. 118 我 I Use the System of Ruinous Beauty to Win the Favor of the Six Palaces 我靠祸水系统宠冠六宫 Cool Summer Melon夏日清瓜Ancient Romance110k WordsOngoing [A Satisfying Read + Unconventional Palace Intrigue + An Overpowered Golden Finger + Countless Wild Moves + Lots of Original Worldbuilding + The Men Are Not Chaste, but the Women Are] Jiang Jingli, a master of seduction, transmigrated into a book with the Calamity Beauty System, becoming the doomed young aunt of the beloved heroine adored by all. The Emperor is tyrannical and has no heirs. The original host entered the palace in her sister's place and died horribly before ever meeting him, while 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    1️⃣🦋One day, she transmigrated and was sold into the palace as a maid, later being assigned to be a concubine to the Crown Prince. Luckily, she had the [Noble Lady Cultivation System], which allowed her to check in daily, learn various skills, and receive various rewards! In the end, she became a legendary "femme fatale"! 2️⃣New book, with an incredibly powerful cheat system, a sea queen transmigrates into a book as cannon fodder with the [Calamity System], "My turn, draw cards!" ✨Bao Si - a smile that could topple a kingdom, Feng Xiaolian - master-level pipa skills, Xi Shi/Wang Zhaojun - so beautiful they could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky…

19. 119 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, the Two-Faced Villain Keeps Stealing My Thoughts 穿书后：双面反派天天偷心我声 Yue Qianjin月千锦Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted Xun Niannian transmigrated into a book and became the princess consort of Chen Lianhe, a two-faced villain. In public, he was gentle and considerate, with a reputation for wisdom and virtue. In private, he was cold and ruthless, guilty of every kind of misdeed, and even plotting rebellion and usurpation! The System forced her to win him over through his stomach and earn his affection, so she could change his mind about rebellion and usurpation. What she didn’t know was that he could hear her tho 1Reads5.7Score—14d adds

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    These are all good. I pulled them all out of my bookshelf; these are some worth buying. ❛˓◞˂̵✧

20. 120 反EN Villain: Overhearing Thoughts, Every Male Lead's Persona Collapses 反派：偷听心声，男主们人设全崩 A Fine Breeze Arrives Late晚来风信好Ancient Romance518k WordsCompleted [Mind reading + transmigrate into a book + System + cultivation + silly comedy + villainess + battle royale + everyone’s darling] Open ending, with a one-on-one bonus epilogue. Ning Xiang transmigrated into a cultivation novel as its wicked villainess and was bound to the Villainess Survival System. All she had to do was keep opposing the heroine according to the plot and make it to the end, and she would receive a whole range of generous rewards. Wait… Wasn’t the plot going a little off the rai 3kReads9.3Score49714d adds
21. 121 穿 Book Transmigration: I Throw Myself Into the Villain’s Arms and Cuddle 穿书：扑到反派怀里撒个娇 Mu Qiyao幕七尧Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Both leads are devoted to each other, sweet romance, a queen of smooth talk x a shy, possessive prince] Gu Qingqing transmigrates into a book, only to find she's a cannon-fodder character who won't survive past chapter five! Even worse, she's married to the story's great villain! To stay alive, she's quick with sweet talk, groveling, and flattery! Wait! What happened to the violent, bloodthirsty villain? Who's this adorable man blushing at the slightest flirtation? The original male 863Reads9.3Score13514d adds
22. 122 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 50.9kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds
23. 123 救 Help! The Soft and Adorable Little Mermaid Has Caught the Regent's Eye 救命！软萌小人鱼被摄政王盯上了 Bricklaying Cat With a Crush搬砖小色猫Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Both Devoted to Each Other + One-on-One] Delicate, Soft-Hearted, Tearful Beauty VS Wicked, Abstinent, Cunning Prince Regent In the South Sea lives a little mermaid with peach-blossom skin and a face as lovely as a lotus. One day, a prophecy reveals that the cruel and tyrannical Prince Regent has his way with her in a dream. The frightened little mermaid wants nothing more than to put as much distance between them as possible. Gazing at the delicate, fragile girl before him, Si M 1.4kReads8.9Score17514d adds
24. 124 咳 After Coughing Up Blood 99 Times, I Became the Prince's Darling 咳血99次后，我成了王爷掌心娇 Cherry Blossom Clouds樱云漫Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted (Sweet romance + comedy + everyone's darling + System + plot-driven) At first: The icy prince asks his sickly, tearful consort, “You... desire me?” “Am I... not supposed to?” “I can give you mountains of gold and silver and a lifetime of glory. Don't entertain thoughts of winning my heart. It won't end well.” “I suppose I must be ill. Sigh...” Later: The icy prince clutches his chest and tearfully pleads with his sickly consort, “Darling, if you love me, don't leave!” His sickly consort waves he 298Reads8.7Score—14d adds
25. 125 太 The Crown Prince Tries to Outsmart Me Every Day 太子殿下每天都想套路我 Fei Hu绯狐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When transmigrated Su Hua opens her eyes, she finds herself facing a pregnant mistress and a fiancé determined to break off their engagement. The whole capital is waiting to laugh at her. The Crown Prince, Tuoba Yue, proposes a partnership: she helps fend off his admirers, and he helps her put the scumbags in their place. They’ll support each other and build their careers together. A crown prince has practically fallen from the sky into her lap, so of course Su Hua is going to cling to this powe 116Reads8.1Score—14d adds
26. 126 好 The Fertile Imperial Consort: The Emperor’s One and Only Favorite 好孕贵妃：独得圣宠 The Fish Who Loves Tea爱喝茶的鱼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Noble Consort Jingmin: the highest rank many women in the imperial harem could dream of attaining. But what if it was a posthumous title? Who would want that? Given another chance, Wanran had no desire to become empress. She only wanted everyone who had harmed her in her previous life to receive their due punishment, and for her children to live in peace, never again to suffer through those dark days. As for the emperor, she would never again give him her whole heart. 2.4kReads9.2Score21914d adds

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    These are the three types! I highly recommend these books. Recommended rating: Starry Night! Those who enjoy romantic palace intrigue should check this out.

27. 127 报 Your Majesty, the Tyrant Can Read Minds 报告娘娘，暴君他有读心术 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After she touched the tyrant’s skull, which had been polished into a wine bowl, she unexpectedly transmigrated into the empress who died the most gruesome death in history. Every day, she plotted to kill the tyrant and become empress in her own right, unaware that he could read minds. When the tyrant fell gravely ill, she wept and begged Heaven to let her trade her own years of life for his safety. The tyrant was deeply moved, until he suddenly heard her thoughts: [If he’s so sick, hurry up and 6kReads9.3Score99414d adds

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    Although these two ancient romance novels are not really palace intrigue type, the female protagonists both have "golden fingers" (advantages that grant them special advantages). Genre: Time travel, historical romance Recommended rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

28. 128 锦 My Three-and-a-Half-Year-Old Lucky Sister Is the Darling of the Capital’s Elite 锦鲤妹妹三岁半，我是全京城大佬的团宠 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Original work of the short drama My Lucky Sister Brings Blessings to the Whole Family Little Yan Ling transmigrates. She becomes Yan Sui Sui, the foolish, doomed older sister of the heroine in a lucky koi novel. Born of the same mother, her younger sister steals her fortune and becomes the beloved little lucky star of the capital. As for Yan Sui Sui, she becomes a jinx. Sent to the countryside, she spends her life in a daze. Her whole village is slaughtered, and she lives a life of misery. The t 9.6kReads9.4Score1.3k14d adds

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    Synopsis: The spirit of words, once spoken, comes true. It transmigrates into the body of Yan Suisui, the cannon fodder sister of the original female lead. Although they are siblings, Yan Suisui's luck was stolen, and she even caused the deaths of her three brothers. Fortunately, the spirit of words arrives and prevents the original female lead from having any chance to harm her. Unexpectedly, she becomes increasingly famous and is pampered as the group's darling. [Kiss][Kiss][Kiss] Really awesome! [Heart]

29. 129 摄 Regent, Even a Secret Identity Can't Save You from My Clutches 摄政王，换马甲也难逃哀家手掌心 Werewolf Game Bad Pen狼人杀烂笔头Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Also known as: “Empress Dowager, Your Ex-Husband-Wins-You-Back Arc Has Arrived” “Behind the Mask: Prince Regent, I Was Wrong” “After I Let Go, the Prince Regent Became the One I Could Never Hope to Reach” [Political Intrigue + A Blend of Sweetness and Angst + Power Couple Clash + Faking His Death to Escape + Wife Wins Her Husband Back + Devoted Couple, Devoted Couple, Devoted Couple!] Xue Wenlin, Prince Regent of Xijing, is dead. He was struck in the heart by a hidden arrow while saving that wom 373Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This novel is so captivating you won't be able to put it down! The plot is thrilling and engaging, with the male and female leads working together to gradually uncover the truth. The story is beautifully detailed and nuanced. Highly recommended!

30. 130 带 Becoming a Princess with a Smartphone 带着手机做王妃 Demons Roam the World妖行天下Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Overnight, she transmigrated and became the wife of the cold-faced Prince of War. Rumor had it that the Prince of War was cruel by nature and never went near women. But as it happened, the harder a man was to handle, the more interested she became. “Your Highness, something terrible has happened! The princess went to the gambling house and lost a fortune.” “Let her play as she likes. I have a mountain of gold for her to lose!” “Your Highness, something terrible has happened! The princess went to 342Reads8.9Score11214d adds

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    They're pretty much the same. This one doesn't have any cheat codes; it all depends on your own abilities. The second one has a system for buying things, which could be considered a cheat code! I highly recommend it!

31. 131 团 The Beloved Little Princess Nuanbao 团宠郡主小暖宝 June Is a Cat六月是一只猫Ancient Romance5.0M WordsCompleted [Beloved by All + Adorable Baby + Growing Up + Cozy Everyday Life + Lighthearted Comedy + Mind Reading + Childhood Sweethearts + Super-Powerful Male Lead] A good start in life means you'll never lack for money or love! She woke up to discover she'd become a newborn baby! What? The royal family had waited five hundred years for a girl, and they were going to spoil her rotten? Her father was the famous carefree Prince, and her mother was a princess adored by thousands in a neighboring kingdom. The 29.2kReads9.4Score3k14d adds

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    I really love the third and fourth books, I adore them!

32. 132 恶 The Wicked Supporting Actress Is Reborn and Wins at Life 恶毒女配重生后躺赢了 Bei Xin贝芯Ancient Romance622k WordsCompleted The emperor has never touched anyone but the heroine! One beloved consort in the harem + 1v1 romance + fictional setting. Meng Yan only learns on the brink of death that she's a supporting character in a sweet palace-intrigue novel. In the story, she loves the emperor, Lu Haozhi, devotedly until the very end. She diligently competes for his favor and tirelessly fights the innocent white-lotus heroine, only to land herself in the cold palace and die miserably in the snow. After being reborn, she 21kReads9.1Score2k14d adds
33. 133 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 19.9kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    A legendary ancient romance novel! A scumbag husband forces his wife into marriage, while a cold and aloof prince fiercely protects her. From the Qin Prince's mansion to the imperial palace, his empress will always be only her. A must-read for those looking for something to read!

34. 134 重 Reborn, the Beautiful Noble Consort Plays by Her Own Rules 重生后，贵妃她人美路子野 Fine Dust Beneath the Moon月下微尘Female-Channel Fanfiction660k WordsCompleted [Qing dynasty palace intrigue + Fourth Master + harem battles + revenge on scoundrels + satisfying read] Everyone says Emperor Yongzheng loved Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu, Nian, more than anyone. But who knew that Nian, his favored consort, was living a lie and being deceived by everyone around her? Reborn, Nian Suxin admits this is true. In her previous life, she was thoroughly fooled. Though she was the most favored woman in the household, and even in the imperial harem, a lie kept her dutifu 94Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The first three books somewhat meet your requirements. The fourth book is a modern story, not a palace intrigue novel, but it's still quite good.

35. 135 重 Reborn: The Palace Intrigue Never Ends 重生之宫斗不停 Night Wei夜微Ancient Romance971k WordsCompleted Born into the Gu family, Gu Mingyan was destined to end up in the palace. In her previous life, she entered the palace for love and fought for love, only to see her family destroyed and everyone she loved die. Heaven gave her another chance to be reborn. This time, she decided to walk the path of palace intrigue once more and uncover the mastermind behind it all. Strangely, this time, her palace intrigues seemed to go unbelievably smoothly... Gu Mingyan glared at him. “Mo Jingyuan, why are you d 3Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 136 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮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. 8.3kReads9.2Score95314d adds
37. 137 沙 A Hilarious Life in a Feel-Good Novel 沙雕的爽文人生 Bu Zhi Yun KK不知云KKModern Romance506k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate Into a Book, Beloved by All + Silly Comedy (If You Don’t Like Absurd Humor, Don’t Read)] As a child, Shi Cha was told by a fortune-teller that she would become a great eagle soaring through the skies. But somewhere along the way, she went astray and became the silliest bird in the Sahara Desert. On her thirtieth birthday, Shi Cha proudly joined the ranks of those who transmigrate into books. She became the white-lotus little sister of a feel-good novel’s heroine. Before Shi Cha tra 2.5kReads9.4Score32614d adds
38. 138 洛 Luo Se Like Brocade 洛色如锦 Sunshine Scent太阳味儿Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted [A warning for readers who want both leads to be devoted exclusively to each other: Read carefully! Read carefully! Read carefully! They're not a one-on-one couple at first. After the heroine marries the hero, he's devoted only to her!] [My heroine has no golden finger or superpowers. She's just a left-behind child, and transmigrating gives her the love she missed out on.] When Shen Luojin opens her eyes again, she discovers she's been reborn in a baby's body. As a modern college student who has 3.8kReads9.0Score33914d adds

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    They're all very beautiful. 🌷

39. 139 皇 The Empress Is Peerlessly Beautiful 皇后绝世倾城 Zhong Zhizhong钟之中Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted [Empress + sweet romance + redemption + healing smiles + devoted, fatherly hero + skip if you mind these tropes] She is the Duke's legitimate daughter, breathtakingly beautiful and yearning for freedom. All she wants is to find one person to share her whole life with. He is the emperor of Dongsheng, renowned since his youth and ruthless in his methods. Wherever he goes, bones are left strewn across the land. To him, women are nothing but pieces on a chessboard. He ascended the throne at 5.8kReads8.9Score49014d adds
40. 140 丑 The Ugly Girl Was Jilted, Then Married the Tyrant 丑女被退婚后，她转身嫁给了暴君 Handsome and Bad又帅又坏Ancient Romance731k WordsCompleted She died a tragic death in her previous life. In this one, all she wants is to crush the scumbags, build her career, and reach the pinnacle of life. But just after her fiancé breaks off their engagement, the most exalted man in the world turns around and proposes to her! From then on, he spoils her rotten. When she sets things on fire, he fans the flames; when she kills someone, he hands her the knife! He says, “If the world won’t accept you, I’ll drench the land in blood. If heaven and earth wo 1kReads9.1Score19414d adds

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    It's really beautiful! [Heart emoji]

41. 141 王 The Princess Consort Is a Master of Mysticism 王妃她是玄学大佬 Early January一月初Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Rumor has it that the bloodthirsty, demonic Lord of Zunye has taken yet another wife. As the wedding sedan passed, everyone covered their faces and sighed. This is the third one already. They say the Lord of Zunye’s consorts never live past three days. How pitiful! But some people may seem like innocent, adorable young princess consorts, while secretly being masters of the occult. She not only survives the rumor that the Lord of Zunye’s consorts always die within three days, she often sneaks out 649Reads9.1Score10314d adds
42. 142 大 The Tyrant Has Arrived, Carrying His Adorable Little Wife 大暴君拎着他的小娇妻走来啦 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted Song Qingqing transmigrates into a book, becoming a minor cannon-fodder character in a novel she wrote herself. - She goes out to admire the lotus flowers and gets shoved in front of an arrow meant for the tyrant by a scheming white lotus. She attends a palace banquet, gets tempted by the wine, and ends up testing whether it’s poisoned for the tyrant! At first, The tyrant: “My queen really is a jinx.” Later, The tyrant: “The queen must be in love with me.” Song Qingqing: “No, I’m just a jinx. Ma 2.1kReads9.2Score20014d adds

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    These are things you deserve.

43. 143 狗 The Cursed Prince Can Hear My Thoughts 狗王爷能听到我心声 Zhi Zhi Milk Cap芝芝奶盖Ancient Romance482k WordsCompleted Qin Mohuan, a minor star who made a name for herself by promoting CP pairings, transmigrates to a prince’s manor, only to be demoted to concubine. And somehow, the powerful regent can hear her thoughts?! After taking a hard look at her situation, Qin Mohuan decides to start a romance coaching class at the manor and make her fortune as a matchmaker. One day, the regent complains, “Why don’t you try practicing on me?” “My lord, didn’t you say you weren’t interested in me?” [Looks like nobody can e 97Reads8.8Score—14d adds
44. 144 大 The Boss Puts on a Secret Identity and Takes the Court by Storm 大佬她披上马甲A爆朝堂 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance810k WordsCompleted To avenge her elder brother, she disguises herself as a man and enters the government as an official. The officials soon notice that Lord Yuchi, once as gentle as jade, has become bold and dazzlingly cool. The cute, soft-spoken young woman is sweet on the outside but ruthless within: clever, calculating, wealthy, and armed with plenty of secret identities. She doesn't even blink as she takes down her powerful political rival. As she keeps tormenting him, the feared minister falls for her... Qin, 605Reads9.1Score12414d adds
45. 145 女 The Supporting Actress Turns Her Life Around: The Regent’s Beloved 女配翻身：摄政王的心尖宠 Little Miser小财迷Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted What can you do if you transmigrate into a book as a wicked supporting woman who keeps courting death and bullying the male lead while he’s still powerless? Lin Qingqian let out a long sigh. What can she do? Life may torment you a thousand times over, but you still have to treat it like your first love and keep going. To avoid a miserable death, Lin Qingqian decides to make amends for the mistakes her predecessor made. Whenever the male lead, Gu Changeng, is bullied, she comforts him and does ev 176Reads8.7Score—14d adds
46. 146 凤 The Phoenix Comes to Court 凤临朝 Zhuang the Great Blade庄大刀Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Princess Zhaode, who surrounded the Xue residence at night and whipped her consort, is getting married again! Her new husband is Pei Sanlang, a notorious rake in Yingjing who has been jilted by two former fiancées. At twenty-four, he’s still a bachelor. People laugh behind their backs: a discarded wife and a bachelor, a perfect match! They say Princess Zhaode is weak, reserved, and gentle, but Pei Yan sees her take action with swift, decisive ruthlessness. They say Pei Sanlang is an idle wastrel 1.2kReads9.0Score17714d adds

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    Both of these are palace intrigue novels! (There aren't any major plot devices, but they're both incredibly good, especially the second one where the female lead is exceptionally powerful!)

47. 147 摄 The Regent Personally Teaches Me How to Seduce Him 摄政王手把手教我如何撩他 Su Qing素青Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted After Jing Yu transmigrated into the body of a cowardly prince who disguised herself as a man, the late emperor died. The regent, who held absolute power, successively executed all the late emperor’s sons, leaving only Jing Yu. Jing Yu decided to wait for death. She waited a long time. Just as she thought Nan Yuncheng had nearly forgotten about her, he suddenly surrounded her princely residence with his men and cornered her at the door to her bedroom. Nan Yuncheng: “I hear the prince likes men 3.6kReads9.3Score51714d adds

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    So pretty! Really!

48. 148 和 After Our Divorce, I Plot a Rebellion with My Ex-Husband’s Younger Brother 和离后，我和前夫他弟一起谋反 Yan Xiaowan燕小丸Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted [Ex-Wife Retrieval: Ashes Edition + Darkened Heroine Takes Down Scumbags] The wife of the General Who Guards the Far reaches, who had been dead for three years, has returned! A master of medicine and a favorite of the emperor, she secured an imperial decree granting her a divorce, then turned around and married her former husband's younger brother, known as the most handsome man in the capital! But it turned out her new husband was actually a young prince of the imperial family, and he was who 1.3kReads9.3Score18314d adds
49. 149 当 After the Cold-Faced Marquis Gained the Ability to Read Minds 当冷面侯爷有了读心术后 Su Huihui苏慧慧Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Both reborn + mind reading + comedy + devoted couple + male lead suffers (not a strong female lead] Also known as: #When the Marquis Gains Mind-Reading Powers and Learns His Wife Doesn't Love Him Anymore# and #The Cold-Faced Marquis Chases His Wife to the Crematorium Every Day# In a nutshell: Yan Lingyu thought he and his wife had been a loving couple in their previous life, only to discover that she had someone else in her heart! Lin Jiatang: [Now that I'm reborn, I'm never putting up with Yan 232Reads8.5Score—14d adds
50. 150 重 Reborn: The Ruthless Poison Consort 重生毒妃狠绝色 Lu Feixi路菲汐Ancient Romance4.7M WordsCompleted She helped her husband become emperor, but on the day he took the throne, he had her entire family executed. Reborn five years earlier, with her parents still alive and her wedding yet to come, Ye Muxi swears to avenge herself and make up for the regrets of her past life. Once a timid young lady bullied by everyone, she transforms brilliantly with five years of memories, protecting her younger brother, crushing scoundrels, and planning every step to seize the advantage. But how did she accidenta 5.4kReads9.0Score99814d adds

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    This book can be read in two parts. The first part is about palace intrigue and domestic power struggles, but the second part is different, though it's still very good!

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