I Loved Blossoms in Adversity, and Now Nothing Else Measures Up. What Do I Do? 惜花芷看过后无书可接，看不下其他的了，肿么办

1. 101 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6kShelves
2. 102 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.8kReads9.6Score16.6kShelves

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   I read about a third of *Xi Hua Zhi*, but I just couldn't continue. I skipped to the end, and it wasn't that great either. I don't know what got into people who kept praising this book—it's so long and the pacing is so slow. If you feel the same way, please check out this book I recommend. It's truly excellent. Although it has a tiny bit of a plot device, it doesn't detract from the experience. I've lost count of how many times I've read it. Whenever I'm in a reading slump and have nothing else to read, I pick it up again. I can start reading from any chapter or section and keep going. I'm still deeply moved by the touching parts and still laugh out loud at the funny parts. Even after experiencing those moments, I don't feel like rereading it would be pointless. In fact, it's a book that often makes you laugh and cry at the same time.

3. 103 幸 Lucky to Have Met Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识卿桃花面 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Wei Qing transmigrated. Her principle was simple: if you can settle it with your fists, don't waste your breath. 6.8kReads9.2Score798Shelves

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   The first book was absolutely amazing; the Grand Commander's charisma was truly immense.

4. 104 重 Reborn as a Poisonous Consort 重生之毒妃 Mei Guo梅果Ancient Romance3.9M WordsCompleted An Jinxiu, the Taishi’s illegitimate daughter, gave her heart to the wrong man and schemed her way through life. In the end, her lover became emperor, but he abandoned her in the wilderness. Reviled by all as a wicked, poisonous woman, she died in humiliation. Given another chance at life, An Jinxiu casts off her old ways. At first, all she wants is to spend the rest of her life with the man she wronged in her previous life, but she soon discovers that this life is still full of obstacles. After 5.1kReads8.9Score624Shelves

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   Having also finished reading *Xi Hua Zhi*, I found the following books to be excellent! *Qing Shi Chao Chao Mu Mu* boasts excellent writing; the elegant and refined language perfectly suits the ancient romance setting, making it quite refreshing within its genre. *Zan Zhong Lu* is a political intrigue and mystery novel with a tightly woven plot that is very engaging. *Chong Sheng Zhi Du Fei* is also a classic rebirth novel, a political intrigue story where the protagonist and some supporting characters are also concerned with their country and its people, making for compelling characters. *Chong Sheng Wang Fei Chong Shang Tian* leans towards a strong female lead while incorporating sweet romance, creating a relatively light and enjoyable overall atmosphere. *Qian Qiu Wo Wei Huang* features political intrigue, is quite long, and has a captivating plot.

5. 105 外 The Outer Wife 外室之妻 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Gu Zheng was at her wit’s end with the way her stepmother kept causing trouble. Even though the man looked down on her, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and marry him. She thought she was destined to be a supporting female character in this world, so she lived by the rules and knew her place. Then, in the blink of an eye, her husband turned out to be the Duke’s illegitimate son! He was about to be acknowledged by the family and become the young duke, but the ducal household looked down on 1.1kReads9.0Score361Shelves
6. 106 摄 The Regent's Most Ruinous Consort 摄政王的第一祸水妃 Lu Feixi路菲汐Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Reborn, Chu Xiyu has reached the pinnacle of household intrigue. Every day, she strikes without hesitation, digs a pit, and buries her enemies. No one can stop this fierce woman! When she meets the most powerful minister of the age, the two join forces. The Regent Prince, feared by all who hear his name, becomes her own sweet darling. He can fight, kill, and heal, and can turn the world upside down with a wave of his hand. But after meeting her, he spends every day doting on his wife and showeri 2.3kReads9.0Score684Shelves
7. 107 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves

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   🌴These books are all excellent, especially the first one, highly recommended! ✨🌺 *Xi Hua Zhi* is indeed very good; I read it two or three times myself. I was really looking for something to read, so I found *Fu Chun Qing*. 🌸✨As a bookworm for over a decade, I can confidently tell you that this one is even better. The writing style, the female lead's overall perspective, and the plot are all superior. 🍃✨Trust me, you should read it; you definitely won't regret it.

8. 108 醉 Drunk on Jade, Fragrant in Bloom 醉玉翻香 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance728k WordsCompleted Yan Yiru was betrothed to the Crown Prince as a child. She lived a pampered life, with the power to make anything happen. Then her family fell from grace, her life came crashing down, and all the riches and glory she had enjoyed became someone else’s wedding finery. Given another life, she does everything the opposite way, keeping away from court and preventing her politically inept father from dragging the whole family into the abyss again. But by chance, she saves the heir of the Prince of Cha 729Reads9.1Score154Shelves
9. 109 千 Through the Ages, I Am the Phoenix 千秋我为凰 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted Shen Xian transmigrates into the body of a fool, gets driven out of her home, has her face disfigured, and is even carrying a baby! On the day her husband marries his new love, she shows up to offer her congratulations, then repeatedly face-slaps the new concubine and leaves the guests stunned. But the new concubine keeps trying to out-act her. “You weakling, you think you’re good enough to steal the spotlight?” 2.9kReads9.0Score467Shelves
10. 110 如 The Story of Ruyi: Wanwan's Miraculous Rise to Power 如懿传之奇迹婉婉上位记 Fine Rain Raises the Rose细雨扬薇Female-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsCompleted Wanwan’s miraculous rise to power | Everyone in the Palace of Eternal Longevity is a formidable fighter | Pairing: Jinzong | Main story complete | Bonus chapters ongoing In the thirteenth year of the Yongzheng reign, Wei Yanwan, a young palace maid in the Fourth Laundry, dreamed of the life of Consort Ling from the series Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace. At first, all she wanted was to work hard and save money, but Hailan falsely accused her of seducing the emperor, and she was demoted to the 10.1kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves
11. 111 伴 Accompanied by Smoke 伴烟 Laba Coconut腊八椰子Ancient Romance106k WordsCompleted [Naive, Wild Girl x Gentle Scholar + Happy Ending] She loved him, so she ran to him with all the courage she could muster. Liu Yunzhi treated her wonderfully, caring for her and asking after her, soothing her to sleep at night, reading to her whenever he had time, stroking her slightly rounded belly, and discussing baby names with her. She lost herself in it, deceiving herself as she sank into the gentle web he had woven, dreaming that they would be the only two in each other’s lives forever. Bu 2.3kReads9.3Score220Shelves
12. 112 惊 Shock! Reborn on the Eve of My Family's Execution, I Say Let's Rebel 惊！重生回满门抄斩前夜，造反吧 Yi Yangcheng衣漾澄Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + feel-good story with a powerful heroine + family and country + political intrigue] A cool-headed, cunning heroine who plans several moves ahead + a brilliant, devoted yet restrained male lead who serves as a high-ranking official at the Court of Judicial Review In her previous life, the entire Ning family, loyal to the throne for generations, was slaughtered. To avenge them, Ning Zhiwei led an army of a hundred thousand to marry Su Mingjin, helping him with all her might as he rebelle 27.3kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves

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    This book is similar to "Xi Hua Zhi," featuring a strong female lead who is forced to shoulder the responsibility of her family, displaying decisiveness, courage, and resourcefulness. Recommended reading.

13. 113 如 Story of Yanxi Palace: Yanwan Gets the Heroine’s Script 如懿传：当嬿婉拿了女主剧本 Wu Wu Wu Mei巫巫巫梅Female-Channel Fanfiction698k WordsCompleted [Main story and bonus chapters complete] After Yanwan dies, she is reborn on the day she is made a Minor Attendant. This time, she'll kindle the flames of revenge and make everyone who bullied her pay dearly. Jinzhong is reborn at the same time after his death. He hates her with all his heart, yet can't help falling in love with the utterly wicked Wei Yanwan. Both have hearts steeped in malice. Yanwan and Jinzhong are two of a kind, a wicked consort and a treacherous courtier bringing a lurid bl 1.7kReads9.3Score170Shelves
14. 114 温 Simmering Gently 温水煮沫沫 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Song Yimo considers herself ordinary, so even when given a second chance at life, she never expects to live an extraordinary one. To her, making sure her grandmother survives is the sole purpose of her new life. She never dreams of becoming a renowned writer, becoming a top-tier simultaneous interpreter one day, or meeting someone so remarkable. She simply lives each day earnestly, taking one steady step at a time. Without realizing it, with that man's companionship and support, she has traveled 537Reads9.3Score105Shelves

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    Xi Hua Zhi is my absolute favorite [heart] No doubt about it! The first five books I recommend are all by the author of Xi Hua Zhi, Kong Liu, and every single one of them is wonderful [thumbs up][thumbs up][thumbs up]. Among them, Re Jin Zhi is still being serialized, so you can read the completed one first, otherwise following the book is really addictive [facepalm][facepalm][facepalm]. The last two books are by Yu Buyu, and they are also very good.

15. 115 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.4kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    Personally, I think these two books are even better than Xi Hua Zhi, especially the best lyrics. They're the kind of books I can reread whenever I'm looking for something to read.

16. 116 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.7kReads9.5Score3.7kShelves

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    I'd also like to recommend a few books. They're well-written, without any mistresses or palace intrigue, and are easy and enjoyable to read. I personally think they're worth checking out.

17. 117 女 The Queen Starts Out as a Top-Tier Star 女王从顶流做起 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.] From the start, she transmigrates and nearly kills her younger brother. If she doesn't complete the System's missions, she'll be punished with electric shocks. Following the System's instructions, Nan Xiangwan joins a survival show for aspiring idols. While the other young women sing and dance... Nan Xiangwan: “I'll perform a brick-breaking trick with my bare hands!” 31kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves

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    These are all good. The first and third books have already been released as physical copies.

18. 118 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 48.1kReads9.5Score4.9kShelves
19. 119 山 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers 山河志 A Dao阿刀Urban1.9M WordsCompleted His beautiful mother was nearly assaulted by a village lout, but she tearfully begged the man who rescued her not to call the police. Young Gao Yuan couldn’t understand why at the time. Only when he reached his thirties and looked back on the past, with those scenes flashing through his mind, did he realize that the lives of countless rural people together form a chronicle of the mountains and rivers of China! 84.2kReads9.6Score9.2kShelves
20. 120 青 Where the Green Mountains Fade Into the Distance 青山归杳处 Book in the Mirror镜中书Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Steady, divorced senior leader X gentle, ambitious junior employee; age gap; sweet romance] At first, faced with a powerful, influential figure, Gu Yao feels both intimidated and awed. Then one day, she gets drunk and accidentally ends up in his car, and everything begins to change... P.S. The male lead’s first marriage was in name only. 90.3kReads9.4Score11.7kShelves

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    Highly recommended!!! I recently finished reading the book about working in the public sector, and it's incredibly addictive!!

21. 121 投EN Investment Rewards Made Me the Top-Ranked Empress 投资返利，我成女帝榜一 Ginseng Rooster人参公鸡Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into a martial arts world, Li Mo bound himself to an Investment System that let him see his targets' natural talents, destiny, and future. The better their destiny, the richer the rewards he received. Then he discovered that the aloof girl he'd grown up with had the highest-tier red destiny. She was destined to become an Empress who would rule the Nine Heavens and the Ten Lands. Lately, she seemed troubled about how to unblock her sealed meridians and reveal her talent ahead 20.9kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves

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    🌿These three books are absolutely amazing! You'll really miss out if you don't read them, especially the first two. I was practically held back by their titles! If they had been different, I wouldn't have missed reading them so many times. I only started reading them because I was really desperate for something to read, and then I was hooked after just one chapter! They're so addictive!

22. 122 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
23. 123 锦 Brocade Butcher 锦屠 Li Er'er李尔尔Ancient Romance656k WordsCompleted Bianjing is full of powerful nobles. As the eldest legitimate daughter-in-law of the Marquis of Yongyi, a distinguished family of hereditary nobles, Xie Rongying embodies every virtue and is a model for women. A month after their wedding, her husband marched off to war. Half a year later, he died on the battlefield, his body brought home on his horse. From then on, a life of Buddhist prayers and the constraints of a chastity arch confined her for the rest of her days. As she lay dying, she seeme 15.5kReads8.6Score1.6kShelves
24. 124 与 Joy with You 与君欢 Moonset月落Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] A young king and queen join hands to bring peace to the realm, brimming with ambition! A sinister, calculating ruler versus a clever, decisive queen: evenly matched, they win the world together! Jiang He, daughter of an envoy from Qi, was forced to enter the palace as a servant after her mother died and her father disappeared. Then, just before the marriage alliance, the princess of Qi died a tragic death, leaving 27kReads9.5Score3.5kShelves

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    Both are excellent. If you prefer to read a lot at once, choose "Joy with You"; if you have the patience to wait, read "The Story of Meeting the Lantern".

25. 125 金 The Golden Palace Locks Away the Spring Breeze 金阙锁春风 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted Her entire family perished, she was left dependent on others, the dynasty fell, and she married and divorced. In just eighteen years, Yu Zheng has endured things most people never face in a lifetime. A noblewoman of the former dynasty, all she wants now is to stay alive. She plans to enter the palace as a maid, then use her literacy to earn a post as a court official and support herself. She never imagined that the new emperor would send her to the Fourth Prince’s residence as a gesture of goodw 21.1kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves
26. 126 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves

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    Super good! The theme is fresh, the author's writing is humorous, and each character is portrayed with great detail. The overall timeline is long, spanning several stages, each with different stories. I especially love the Imperial Concubine and the younger brother from the Gu family, hahaha!

27. 127 大 The Great Yin Empress 大殷女帝 A World of Splendor繁华锦世Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She died in a single night, and the Purple Gold Palace came crashing down. Reborn overnight, she rose to glory once more. Nie Qingwan, Empress Dowager of the Great Yin Empire, was the woman who secured the empire with a single word. But after she helped her heir take the throne, she met a violent end. When she awoke again, she had become Hua Beijiao, a woman in the Eastern Jin Prince’s mansion who had swallowed poison and died rather than marry into the imperial palace. Marry the Emperor of Yin? 120Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: These two books are exceptionally good, even better than "Cherishing Flowers and Herbs," especially "Empress of the Great Yin," which is so captivating you won't be able to put it down.

28. 128 一 The First-Rank Legitimate Daughter 一品嫡女 Bai Su白苏Ancient Romance3.7M WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the prime minister. To help her husband claim the throne, she sacrifices her beauty and endures humiliation. But the scoundrel has long been secretly involved with her scheming half-sister. He uses an excuse to banish her to the Cold Palace, then joins forces with the half-sister to force her to undergo a Caesarean section. He drives her only younger brother to become a beggar, murders her entire family, and has her turned into a human swine. Imprisoned in a stable, 4.3kReads8.7Score823Shelves
29. 129 重 Reborn as the Beloved of Everyone: The Movie Emperor's Wife Is Poor and Fierce Again 重生团宠：影帝夫人又穷又凶 Not Dim-Witted After Waking Up睡醒不呆Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed for publication] [Insanely outrageous wish-fulfillment + a few secret identities + savage online roasts + devoted romance with both leads’ first love + dazzling the world] In her previous life, she died with regrets. Now she has been reborn in the middle of a massive online hate campaign! If they’re going to hate on her anyway, she might as well stop pretending! Her scumbag fiancé gets shoved into a cold pool, then coughs and blames her? Sheng Wenyin: “What, caught a cold? 137.3kReads9.6Score14.4kShelves

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    Recommended Reads👇 1️⃣ Another excellent novel by the author Xihua Zhihou Kongliu. 👀 The female lead is intelligent and free-spirited, cooperating with the prince and strategizing with ease and humor, as always, it's wonderful. A novel where every appearance, whether main character or supporting character, will amaze you. You won't regret reading it!✌️🌱🔥 2️⃣ Reborn, 👀 the domineering yet pitiful Yinzi Ge dominates the scene, showing off her skills. [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking] The male lead is deeply devoted to her.💓 A fresh and imaginative story within a familiar framework.⚡️🌶

30. 130 慕 Mu Yunnuan 慕云暖 Rong Mo容墨Ancient Romance481k WordsCompleted After a twist of fate, Jiang Yixia, a physician at Jishitang in Xunzhou City, became the “niece” of Xue Tao, the Marquis of Yongping in the capital. From Xunzhou to the capital, from Jishitang to the marquis's estate, Yixia witnessed the infighting among the great houses. She had once settled for mediocrity, but circumstances forced her to stand out and shine. She struggled forward against her will. In the mire of the capital, she met Xiao Can, a handsome young man from Southern Chu. He wore a p 2.7kReads8.5Score291Shelves
31. 131 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 81.1kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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    I've already read this book; it's excellent and I recommend it.

32. 132 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.1kReads9.4Score479Shelves

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    Just finished reading it, the finale made a bunch of readers cry [crying]. The female lead isn't love-struck; she's calm and wise, and she's many people's ideal woman. To avenge her ideal woman, she took down a group of court officials, and in the end, her cinnabar mole fulfilled her last wish—to protect her country and die peacefully! Although it's a tragedy, 153 chapters are enough!

33. 133 做 Abandoned as a Concubine, She Turns Around and Takes Command of a Hundred Thousand Troops 做小妾被弃，她转身手握十万大军 Taishi Ying太史婴Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A beauty bent on rebellion, a menace who wreaks havoc vs. an ethereal beauty who leaves everyone in the dust, the undisputed champion of male rivalry; her aloof, clear-headed brother-in-law falls into passion; her ex, who hates her with a passion, becomes the third party for love; one-on-one ending] Su Wantang is breathtakingly beautiful, yet born a lowly concubine’s daughter. To climb the social ladder, she acts as a surrogate for her elder half-sister, the heir’s wife, and dumps her fiancé af 31.4kReads9.1Score4.9kShelves
34. 134 荒 King of the Wilderness 荒野之王 Continue Writing Spring and Autumn续写春秋Urban2.0M WordsCompleted On the deserted National Highway 318, a beautiful young woman flagged down Cang Yunfeng’s car. Any seasoned driver who regularly traveled through Tibet would know what was going on... 95.5kReads9.5Score9.2kShelves

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    I've also read *Xi Hua Zhi*, and then a few other good books in a different style. You can check them out.

35. 135 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.1kReads9.6Score5.7kShelves

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    Enough said, there's no point in saying more, just watch! [Laughs]

36. 136 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 77.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves
37. 137 荒 The Wilds’ Ninth Squad 荒野九队 Continue Writing Spring and Autumn续写春秋Urban1.7M WordsCompleted In the Qinghai Yadan badlands, local police discover a burned corpse. Hanging around its neck is the ID tag of Cang Yunfeng, a member of Wilderness Team Nine. But at that very moment, Cang Yunfeng is lounging on his sofa at home, watching TV. Only when a policewoman calls does he suddenly realize... he seems to have been missing for a very long time... 92.1kReads9.5Score10.8kShelves
38. 138 孕 My Husband Wants a Divorce While I'm Pregnant? Fine, Whatever You Want! 孕期夫君要和离？随你都随你！ Fu Bao芙宝Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted Shu Yuwan is the youngest legitimate daughter in her family. Her parents and elder brothers have cherished her since childhood, and her mother carefully chose a distinguished young gentleman from the capital to be her husband. After their wedding, the couple may not have been inseparable, but they treated each other with mutual respect. But while she was pregnant, her husband claimed he had met an extraordinary woman who had left him awestruck. He wanted a divorce so he could marry her. Shu Yuwa 11kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
39. 139 穿 Reborn as the Villain's Sister, the Divine Doctor Princess Tears Up the Script 穿成反派亲妹，神医王妃手撕剧本 Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Three years ago, Ye Yunmian awakened to the plot and discovered that her entire family were destined to be cannon fodder in a book. Her eldest brother is fierce and violent, picking fights with everyone until he gradually becomes twisted and ends up dying without a whole corpse. Her second brother was kidnapped as a child, poisoned, and turned into the male lead's obedient lackey! Her little brother is a coward who clings to life. He sides with whoever seems strongest and could be dragged out as 22.8kReads9.5Score2.9kShelves

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    I read *Xi Hua Zhi* a year ago. Having read so many female-centric time-travel novels, I was somewhat indifferent. This was the first book I read, and the theme was fresh. I finished it in one go; the author's writing was smooth and immersive, with each story intricately linked. It was a book I couldn't put down. The other two books were by the same author, also featuring female protagonists who build their careers through their skills; the writing was humorous. They were also quite good.

40. 140 贼 The Thief's Way 贼道 Heading North向北Urban2.1M WordsCompleted My name is Xiao Wu. I was a wild child no orphanage could keep in check. At nine years old, I charged into this dog-eat-dog world. I saw through it then: living was like clinging to a moving train. You either held on or fell and were crushed to pieces. The first steamed bun I stole wasn’t because I was hungry. I wanted to see whether these hands that picked pockets could grab fate by the throat. The juvenile detention center, the shelter, and the detention center were my schools. The thieves wer 84.2kReads9.6Score10.6kShelves
41. 141 九 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 33.5kReads9.3Score5.8kShelves
42. 142 神 The Mysterious CEO Spoils Her Night After Night 神秘总裁夜夜宠 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance3.0M WordsCompleted By day, she’s a sharp and capable saleswoman! By night, she’s her boss’s personal assistant, taking care of his every need! They agree on three rules: talk about money, not love. But... Rumor has it that she’s so pampered she lives like a princess. When it comes to dealing with scumbags, President Shang is there. When it comes to putting rivals in their place, President Shang is there. When it comes to making money, President Shang is there. She’s living a fairy-tale life of happiness. Meanwhile 11.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
43. 143 这 This Guy Is a Bit of a Rascal 这个家伙有点坏 E Fo Ge鄂佛歌Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [No formulaic plot][Not a wish-fulfillment story][No cheat abilities][Traditional][Realistic][Period][Countryside][Hardship] A boy who is both bad and good, a family made up of people with no blood ties, a difficult yet sweet golden age, and a story full of humor and warmth... Beginning in the 1980s, this novel spans forty years and strives to recreate the changes of the times, telling the story of one person's growth. Above all, this is a realistic story, with both sweetness and heartbreak. Rea 67.9kReads9.3Score6.9kShelves

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    The old man is getting old, and Hu Mingle is paralyzed. She must stand strong. Even if the sky falls, the family cannot collapse; even if the family collapses, she cannot fall. As long as people are alive, there is a home; as long as the home is alive, there is a dream; as long as the dream is alive, there is hope for the future.

44. 144 睁 I Opened My Eyes and Became the Flirtatious Side Character Who Abused the Down-and-Out Prince 睁眼！成虐待落魄皇子的轻浮女配 Taishi Ying太史婴Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The short drama “Reborn as a Flirtatious Widow, I Tormented My Younger Brother-in-Law Until He Ascended the Throne” is now streaming. Prince Ding, Xiao Nanshen, was the Great Xuan's God of War. But people close to him set him up, leaving him gravely wounded and disabled, then pursued him. When poison reached his brain, his subordinate disguised him as a long-lost younger brother and brought him home to hide him. The subordinate died of his injuries, and Xiao Nanshen found himself face-to-face wi 46kReads9.3Score5.4kShelves
45. 145 和 After Our Divorce, My Former General Husband Begged Me to Give Us Another Chance 和离后，前夫将军求着我破镜重圆 Ying Shuwang应舒望Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [No pocket dimension + no System + groveling pursuit + both leads are each other's first and only] When Bai Su woke up, she found herself in the body of a treacherous minister's concubine-born daughter. Her husband despised her, and her mother-in-law was even trying to arrange a concubine for him. Bai Su went to find Zhao Yun. “I want a divorce!” Zhao Yun looked up. “What did you say? Say that again.” Bai Su stared straight at him. “I. Want. A. Divorce!” Her husband sneered. “I haven't even sett 24.8kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
46. 146 寒 A Proud Son of a Poor Family 寒门骄子 Swallow's Nest Eagle燕窝鹰Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Transmigrated to ancient times? Don't panic. I was a chemistry PhD in my previous life. Surely I can invent a few things this era has never seen and make a fortune, right?” Watch as the hero puts his knowledge from his previous life to good use, amasses an astonishing fortune, earns the title of top scholar, marries a beautiful heiress, reaches the pinnacle of life, and changes the entire world... 14.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
47. 147 战 The Warring Prince’s Beloved: The Unruly Little Miracle Healer 战王宠妃之倾世小狂医 Hui Yunzhu会云珠Ancient Romance2.3M WordsCompleted [Fake innocent, truly stunning, ruthless genius doctor vs. fake ascetic, truly arrogant, peerless God of War] The ugly, saltless girl whom everyone despises, a complete fool, a dull and dim-witted hostage princess: that is her. The peerless physician with a rare treasure in her possession, whose smile could captivate a city, a clever and mischievous girl from another world: that is also her. A murder plotted thousands of years ago brought Chu Jinghong, a master surgeon from the twenty-seventh ce 48Reads7.8Score—Shelves
48. 148 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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    Super good! The plot moves quickly, there's no unnecessary cheesy banter, the male and female leads are all well-developed, there are no misunderstandings, and no typos. It focuses on family relationships, but also includes romance at appropriate moments, and it makes you cry when it's supposed to; you can't help but cry.

49. 149 医 The Fiery Doctor Consort 医妃火辣辣 Yu Qiu Chunhua虞丘春华Ancient Romance3.5M WordsCompleted “Take off your clothes.” “How dare you!” A certain prince roared, looking like a god of death. The young woman innocently held up a silver needle. “Your Highness, how can I treat you if you won't take off your clothes?” Treat him? The prince's face remained impassive, his expression cold and aloof, but his ears were quietly turning red as if they'd been scorched by fire. She was an heir to a family of ancient physicians in the twenty-first century, with superb medical skills and a gift for bring 2.9kReads9.1Score391Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book; it's more readable than Xihuazhi.

50. 150 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. 8.4kReads9.2Score950Shelves

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    Gong Shu is similar to Xi Hua Zhi. This one is quite pretty too.

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