Palace Intrigue + The Emperor's Sole Favorite, or Special Favorite Later On 宫斗＋独宠/专宠（后期也行）

1. 201 椒 Jiaofang Palace 椒房殿 Bluebird of Love and Moonlight风月青鸟Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + legendary tales + female ensemble cast + imperial court and nobility + political scheming + tragic romance + episodic stories] Jiaofang Palace, a magnificent residence that represents power and status. The women of the imperial harem all vie for the chance to live there, A battlefield without gunfire, a silent struggle to the death. Over two hundred years, who has lived in Jiaofang Palace, and what kind of lives did they lead? Eighteen deeply moving stories, Taking you through 817Reads9.1Score104Shelves
2. 202 九 Ninefold Brocade: Fate Bound by Palace Walls 九重锦：命锁宫墙 Wan Changru, Who Loves Vegetarian Pork Floss爱吃素香松的万长儒Ancient Romance22k WordsCompleted Ninefold Brocade: Fate Bound by Palace Walls 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The two finally reunited at a teahouse in Yangzhou. The old woman with a scarred face and the old man with a full head of white hair—this was true love that lasted a lifetime.

3. 203 我 With the Beloved Empress System, I Become the Prince's Favorite 我靠宠后系统，被王爷宠上天 Sweet Nine with Sugar甜九加糖Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, sweet story] Gu Qingmei wakes up one morning to discover that she has transmigrated into the body of a palace selection candidate with the same name. “Ding! The Beloved Empress System is online. Our goal: defeat every obstacle and claim the throne of Empress!” Gu Qingmei looks at the emperor across from her, carefully holding out the imperial seal, and smiles alluringly. That was easier than expected. Xie Lang looks at the young woman in front of him, who's angry with him, a 722Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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   It's super good-looking, the couples in it are all so sweet, and the friendships are so endearing.

4. 204 宫 The White Jade Bell Within the Palace Walls 宫墙内的白玉铃铛 Kun Shuo Zhi坤铄之Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Revenge Payoff + Strong Female Lead] On a palace avenue in late spring, Consort Luan walks in plain robes, each step like a lotus blooming. The jade bells around her ankles chime softly, their chill seeping into the bone. No one knows that inside the lambskin-white jade bell bestowed upon her by the emperor lie the ashes of Consort Chen, who died unjustly three years ago. Once, her elder sister Mu Yunzhuo was framed for practicing witchcraft. Her limbs were severed and her e 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   🔥Deep within the palace walls, the white jade bell rings: She is the Emperor's cherished concubine, and also a vengeful spirit seeking revenge. Inside the bell lies her sister's ashes; each crisp ring is a death knell for those who framed her years ago.🔥

5. 205 难 After Dying in Childbirth, I Became the Scumbag's Stepmother 难产死后我成了渣男继母 Rong Ci容辞Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted After dying in childbirth, Cui Jingzhi was reborn in the body of Miss Guo. Overjoyed, she prepared to rekindle her love with her husband, only to discover his affair with her cousin. Her death had been part of a plot, and even her newborn daughter had been switched and abandoned! As the scoundrel and his mistress prepared to celebrate their grand wedding atop her bones, Cui Jingzhi smiled. She turned around and married into the Duke's household, becoming her ex-husband's stepmother and her cousi 16.4kReads8.3Score2.1kShelves

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   [🔥The pinnacle of revenge thrillers] 7.4 rating, high-energy plot twist! Reborn as the stepmother of a scumbag husband? — "A stepmother kills without breaking the heart, a mother-in-law pays respects morning and evening" 💔 When Cui Jingzhi, who died in childbirth, awakens in the body of her enemy's daughter, she discovers that her beloved husband and cousin have already secretly married. The conspiracy to switch the abandoned daughter while her coffin was still warm is being carefully concealed by a grand wedding… ✨But she smiled. Wearing a wedding dress, she directly enters the Duke's mansion, becoming her ex-husband's stepmother and her cousin's mother-in-law. Her delicate hands are reddened by the teacups during morning and evening greetings, and she smiles as her scumbag husband kneels and calls her "mother" at palace banquets. The men who once discarded her like trash now vie to fawn over her; the mansion that once trampled on her dignity is now a chessboard in her hands! 📖Highlights at a Glance: △ Unconventional Domestic Drama: Rejecting the pitiful, innocent heroine, the female lead is clear-headed and focused on her career. △ Numerous Unusual Identity Stories: Ethical Relationships Create Extreme Dramatic Tension. △ Chilling Foreshadowing: The baby swap mystery hides shocking clues. 🎯Suitable for: Readers who enjoy the counter-attack style of "The Eldest Daughter's Marriage," are obsessed with the domestic drama aesthetics of "The Story of Minglan," and expect a female lead with high intelligence are definitely in this book! Currently being serialized, it has already sparked 40+ in-depth reviews, with 7157 readers eagerly awaiting updates. 🌟Click [Claim Now] to unlock the full text and see how the cunning stepmother trains her enemy into a loyal dog!

6. 206 疯 Are You Crazy? You'd Throw Away a Lucky Kid Who Can Play the Suona? 疯了吧？会吹唢呐的福宝都敢扔？ Meow Again Wang Fugui喵又王富贵Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out and will keep rising) [Lighthearted and Funny + Power Fantasy + Everyone's Favorite + Hapless Dad + Ridiculous] After being struck by lightning, the wicked little demon lost some of her memories and became the real daughter reclaimed by the Marquis's household. Her fake father and mother disliked her and drove her out. The Marquis's household would rather raise a fake daughter than keep her, and even her biological brother sees her as a harbinger of disaster. With a lit 1.1kReads8.5Score102Shelves

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   The Marquis's mansion kicked out their three-year-old daughter as a jinx? She turned around and hugged the leg of the mad and critical Prince Zhan, calling him "Daddy!" From then on, the atmosphere in the Prince's mansion completely went astray. Crown Prince, who bullied my father, are you ready to face the "ear-piercing demonic voice"?

7. 207 替 After Taking Her Sister's Place in the Palace to Win Favor, She Turns Out to Be the Emperor's Beloved 替姐入宫争宠后，竟是帝王白月光 Jie Chong解虫Ancient Romance694k WordsCompleted (A short drama adaptation with the same title is now available) [A timid, cowardly little beauty who only wants to keep her head down VS a ruthless, solitary emperor who indulges the heroine without limit] [Palace intrigue, love at first sight, a gradual romance, doted on from the start, the hero is completely devoted to her] Song Wu was the illegitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue in the Great Yan Dynasty. From birth, she was branded as an ill omen and sent away from the capital. When s 21.4kReads8.5Score2.5kShelves

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   A new palace intrigue novel, highly recommended, incredibly good!

8. 208 绝 The Peerless Little Princess Consort 绝世小俏妃 Dog Thirteen狗十三Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted [A funny, charming princess consort + a scheming prince who fiercely protects his own + a manipulative woman + a wickedly seductive and mysterious Holy Lord, and more...] [Sweet romance + comedy + from scum to love + perfect ending] What does it feel like to fall in love with your enemy? The day he led his troops to invade her country, the sun shone brightly. The seventh prince of Beijiang, Mu Beiming, cut an imposing figure in his black armor. Even with a fearsome mask hiding his face, his shar 5.6kReads9.5Score668Shelves

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   Highly recommended completed works, each one is wonderful.

9. 209 你 You and I, Heart to Heart 你侬我侬 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted A hazy dream left Qiaoqiao unable to see things clearly, but one thing was certain: Mo Henghuan was a massive scumbag! So why wait? She should dump him! But why did trouble follow right on his heels, and why was it so hard to deal with? Well, having an ally was important, and the heir of the Bai family seemed like a good choice. But I’m only joining forces with you, not marrying you. How about we renegotiate the terms? The Bai heir: “Qiaoqiao, whether we’re cooperating or plotting together, you 1.9kReads9.5Score243Shelves
10. 210 朵 The Legend of Duoyi 朵依传 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted A girl who grew up in hardship is fortunate enough to be acknowledged by the Khan and become the flower of the grasslands. To protect her people, she is sent away as a princess to marry a Khitan king in his fifties, exiled to the desolate frontier. There, she struggles through hardship alongside A Yan, whose fate has been just as cruel. Together, they fight their way out of darkness and toward the dawn. Family, lovers, tribe, homeland: when looking back on the years gone by, which of these is th 277Reads9.4Score106Shelves
11. 211 贵 The Imperial Consort's Palace Intrigue 贵妃美人宫斗 Fictional Paranormal Dangdang小说灵异当当Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted From entering the palace to wielding power over the entire harem, this story follows the favored consort's growth from innocence to maturity. (Favored → cast aside → fighting back →). With a focus on palace intrigue and the ties between the imperial court and the inner palace. The emperor's feelings shift from novelty to suspicion, then guilt, then dependence… 27Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    This is the palace intrigue novel! It follows a concubine's journey from entering the palace to wielding immense power, showcasing her growth from naivety to maturity (gaining favor → falling out of favor → retaliation). It emphasizes palace struggles, the connections between the court and the harem, and the emperor's shifting emotions from initial infatuation to suspicion, guilt, and dependence...

12. 212 黑 The Black Lotus Consort: My Acting Reigns Supreme in the Harem 黑莲花宠妃，本宫演技冠绝后宫 Waiting for the Flowers' Strings待花弦Ancient Romance247k WordsOngoing Palace intrigue + black lotus + crushing scumbags and rising to power + everyone is evil + favored consort Other transmigrators become daughters of noble families, raised in luxury and blessed with lives free of hardship. Xia Jinhua, however, transmigrated as an impoverished concubine-born girl, adrift like a duckweed and forced to scheme at every step to secure her future. From her first dazzling encounter with the emperor at a country estate to taking the phoenix seal and firmly claiming the t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Superb! The content is exciting, the plot is gripping, a masterpiece!

13. 213 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—Shelves

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    "Your Majesty, shall we cooperate?" "How do you want to play?" "Go crazy! Go crazy! Go crazy again!"

14. 214 君 You Raise Me to the High Platform, I’ll Lure You into the Trap 君捧我上高台，我等君入瓮 The Tree That Wants to Fly要飞天的树Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted You raise me to the heights, and I'll wait for you to walk into my trap. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of a wife-chasing tragedy, heart-wrenching romance, political intrigue, and plot twists—it's a great read.

15. 215 我 I Survived the Harem to the Grand Finale by Being Brazen 我靠嚣张在后宫活到大结局 Oriental Leaf with Milk东方树叶加奶Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted The groom died suddenly, and the imperial edict turned to ashes. With my power as an imperial relative, my immense wealth, and the blade of my childhood sweetheart, I donned the dragon robe amid the chaos and secured this vast realm. I thought ruling the world was the end, until a teasing voice rang down from beyond the heavens on the day of the sacrifice to Heaven: "This mortal world really is more interesting than a game board." So the three years of people trading their children for food, the 12Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    It's well-written, I like it and will give it a good review!

16. 216 心 The Scheming Palace Maid: The System Makes Me the Emperor's Sole Favorite 心机宫女，系统让我独宠后宫 Pomegranate Eating石榴在吃饭Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted A palace maid from the Department of Internal Affairs binds herself to a strange System, and from then on, she has a cheat code. When competing for the emperor's favor, she relies on the System, but even more on her own cunning. Improved skin, mastery of music, massage skills, loyalty charms, mind-reading... She uses every card at exactly the right moment. [Palace Intrigue + System + Comeback + Power Fantasy + Scheming Heroine] [Watch Shen Yinshuang rise from the Department of Internal Affair 6.2kReads8.2Score759Shelves
17. 217 获 After Getting a Healing System, I Went on a Rampage in the Imperial Harem 获得治愈系统后，我在后宫杀疯了 Pomegranate Eating石榴在吃饭Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted Lin Xiaowan, a palace maid in the laundry rooms, is envied for her beauty. Trapped in a desperate situation and on the brink of death, she unexpectedly gains a System golden finger. She advances step by step, winning hearts as her first priority, and becomes a favored consort. From then on, she proceeds carefully and plots with cunning, laying her plans and winning the emperor's heart one step at a time until she rises to become empress. 620Reads6.4Score105Shelves
18. 218 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 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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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 wasted; 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 help, only silently watching the Pan sisters sink deeper into the mire.

19. 219 侍 Lying Flat Beats Sharing the Emperor's Bed: The Empress Takes the Harem in Hand 侍寝不如躺平，娘娘整顿后宫 I Want to Pluck the Moon我要摘月亮丫Ancient Romance106k WordsOngoing [Unconventional palace intrigue + not both virgins + devoted love later on] Shi Qing was a frail college student from the post-2000 generation, about to graduate. She choked on a drink in her dorm, and then… well, there was no then. She left behind the beautiful new Huaxia, with its computers, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning, and was born into this alternate dynasty as Qi Shiqing. Fortunately, Qi Shiqing came from a powerful family, so she got to enjoy the life she had always envied: having everythi —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 220 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 88Reads6.4Score101Shelves

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    In the third year of Yong'an's reign, Shen Yichu, with her stunning beauty, reigned supreme in the imperial harem. However, this noble consort was anything but gentle; she was ruthless and vengeful—breaking the legs of any palace maid insulted, poisoning any concubine who provoked her. She climbed to her high position over countless bones, and no one in the harem dared to provoke her. Emperor Xiao Zheng of the Great Qi Dynasty initially intended to use this ruthless consort as a pawn for checks and balances, but in their repeated clashes, he was captivated by the arrogance and cunning in her eyes. She lied with tears streaming down her face, and when in power, she was radiant and flamboyant. Even knowing it was poison disguised as honey, he willingly succumbed to her charms. The harem was treacherous, and the power of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion harbored hidden dangers. Watch as she used poison as a blade and allure as armor, step by step clearing obstacles and taking control of the harem.

21. 221 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 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's said to be a 1v1 story in the later stages, with a comedic element.

22. 222 胡 Nonsense! My Wife Is Delicate, So She Definitely Can’t Be the Grand Princess 胡说！夫人柔弱，绝对不是长公主 Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [I'm the Most Beautiful Woman in the World: Men Fighting Over Me, Hair-Pulling Rivalries, Romantic Chaos Everywhere. Also Known As: Half the Court Are the Emperor's Husbands] Lu Fanyin is the Grand Princess of the Dayu Dynasty, a priceless treasure to the entire nation from the moment she was born. But ever since childhood, she has felt that the men of this world are all out to get her. Her personal guard is always scheming to sneak into her bed. The regent is bent on usurping the throne. The yo 1.2kReads8.7Score164Shelves

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    The female lead is surrounded by a bunch of crazy suitors. A guard wants to sleep with her, and the regent wants to usurp the throne. In this chaotic situation, she uses her charm to drive everyone crazy and has an incredibly satisfying time!

23. 223 贵 The Delicate Noble Consort, the Cold Emperor Can't Get Enough 贵妃娇软，薄情帝王轻点宠 When Fuyao Rises当扶摇上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A widowed woman who remarries and becomes a pampered consort VS a dignified emperor (harem intrigue + romantic push and pull + devoted love + slow-blooming romance + raising a child)] At her infant's one-month celebration, news arrived that her husband had died in battle. Sheng Xiyan was plunged into despair. The Prince's manor bullied a helpless widow and orphan, assuming she'd simply accept her fate. But was she supposed to give up? Only the Son of Heaven could help her protect her son. So sh 1.1kReads7.2Score100Shelves

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    This novel features a protagonist who goes from being favored to being exclusively loved, incorporates palace intrigue, is very sweet, has some dramatic conflicts, and a rich plot. [Admiration]

24. 224 我 Every Psycho I Bullied and Toyed With Fell in Love With Me 我欺凌玩弄过的疯批，都爱上我了 Drunk in Jiuxiangli九香里醉Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted *Quick transmigration | devoted couples | no romantic rivalry between women | male pursues female *Elegant, self-interested, rational heroine × sexually voracious, unhinged male leads❗ Yun Siyao was sickly and frail, yet cold and self-serving by nature. Bound to a System, she traveled to various small worlds to complete missions. Who could have guessed she’d get entangled with a sinister madman every time, each one refusing to let her go! [World One: Beautiful, vicious female powerbroker vs. unh 19.7kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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    The female lead is super beautiful, an elegant egoist. The first world is a historical romance and it's really good!

25. 225 踩 You Stepped on My Family to Rise, So Why Regret My Marriage to a General? 踩我全家上位，我嫁将军你悔什么 Flowers Fall in Chang'an花落长安丶Ancient Romance205k WordsOngoing [Rebirth and revenge] + [rivalry for the heroine] + [a heroine who fights back without hesitation] Lu Mingwei, the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household, once thought she was the happiest woman in the world. For five years of marriage, her husband, Shen Huai, treated her like his most treasured possession. The warm porridge he brought her each morning, their passionate nights, and his devoted vigil at her sickbed all immersed her in a grand love story. Only when forged evidence branding t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A daughter of a military family, reborn, she focuses on her career and takes revenge on her scumbag ex-husband. Her hypocritical ex-husband tries to put on an act? She'll thwart him! Just when he completely tears off his facade and tries to kill her—100,000 iron cavalry from the northwest border march into the capital: "Anyone who touches her will die!"

26. 226 重 Reborn as a Concubine: I Want to Leave the Palace 重生之宠妃要出宫 The Shrimp Flew Away虾仁飞了Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted The heroine's family depends on an ambitious prince who plots to usurp the throne, yet she falls in love with the emperor. In her previous life, her family was destroyed, and she died in despair in the Cold Palace. After being reborn, she decides to steer clear of trouble and live peacefully with her family. But as an ordinary person, she is merely a pawn in the hands of those in power. When she chooses love once more, how will she fight against fate? 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A captivating palace intrigue story with exclusive favor.

27. 227 天 The Phoenix's Heavenly Healer 天医凰途 Gathering Star Sand拾星砂Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Household and Palace Intrigue + Strong Female Lead + Satisfying Revenge + Poison Consort + Miracle Doctor] The moment I opened my eyes, I was buried alive and stuffed into a bridal sedan, forced to marry a dying, crippled prince as a substitute bride to bring him good fortune! My half-sister stole my marriage, my stepmother fed me poison, and the whole household was waiting for me to be buried with him? What a joke! I have two doctorates, and I can both make poisons and save live 18Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    😘😘😘😘

28. 228 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 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    He pointed his sword at the emperor and knelt in the imperial city for her sake: "Your subject will protect this regicide today!"

29. 229 阎 The King of Hell's Agent Takes It Easy in the Cold Palace 阎王特工在冷宫摆烂 Offline Romance离线风月Ancient Romance273k WordsOngoing Palace intrigue + transmigration + lighthearted + strong heroine + secret identity + satisfying read + sweet romance Shen Yuan transmigrated into the body of a disgraced consort banished to the Cold Palace and thought: Could there be any better luck? A top agent in her previous life and an abandoned consort in the Cold Palace in this one, Shen Yuan thought this was the most comfortable assignment she'd had in either life. A private room with meals and lodging included, zero socializing, zero dut 886Reads—Score106Shelves

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    This is biased towards political intrigue.

30. 230 宜 After Yixiu Was Reborn, Why Is the Big Fat Orange Crying? 宜修重生后，大胖橘怎么哭了 Jiang Mimi’s Owner姜咪咪的主人Female-Channel Fanfiction959k WordsOngoing [Empresses in the Palace Fanfiction] [Yixiu Reborn] [Saving Her Son] [Revenge] [Harem Intrigue] [Mother-Son Bond] [Villainess Power Fantasy] [The Emperor's Long Road to Winning Her Back] Yixiu died. She died in Jingren Palace, after the words, "May we never meet again, in life or death." Only as she lay dying did she understand. All her life, she had hated Rouze, Zhen Huan, and those who stole the emperor's favor, yet she had forgotten to hate the man who had truly taken everything from her. 2.6kReads8.1Score127Shelves

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    Yi Xiu is reborn, and this story isn't about romance; it's quite intellectually stimulating and requires some thought. It's a refreshing read, a kind of "Yi Xiu's Revenge" story, and the timeline is the same as *Empresses in the Palace*! The author is very receptive to advice! Yi Xiu will actively fight for the emperor's favor for his son's sake, but he won't harm anyone again. Please give me data! Please listen to the audiobook! Please follow! Please comment!

31. 231 夫 After His Wife Yielded Her Place to the Talented Female Deputy General, the Duke's Estate Went Bankrupt 夫人让贤女副将后，国公府破产了 Okay欧克Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted At the victory banquet, Xu Songhe saw her husband tie her jade pendant around the waist of his female deputy general. His eyes were full of affection. “It's just a trinket. You can have it.” She wanted her mother's keepsake back. All she got in return was his scolding that she was “unworthy of it.” When she discovered that her mother-in-law had thrown her parents' memorial tablets into the pigsty, her heart finally died. She flung down a divorce agreement and decisively reclaimed every bit of he 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book boasts excellent pacing, with no drawn-out build-up; it jumps right in with high-energy conflict. From the jade pendant incident at the victory banquet to the breaking point of the insult to the memorial tablet, and finally to the climax of the heroine's divorce and counterattack, every plot point precisely stimulates the reader's emotions. The transformation of the Duke's mansion members from arrogance to panic after the heroine reclaims her dowry is particularly vividly portrayed. You can clearly feel the exhilaration of each of the heroine's counterattacks. This fast-paced and satisfying reading experience is an excellent way to relieve stress and definitely worth reading!

32. 232 霸 Taking Her by Force! The Flirtatious Princess Is Out of Control 霸王硬上弓！钓系长公主撩疯了 Spring and Summer Together春夏两相Ancient Romance552k WordsOngoing [Flirtatious, alluring older woman VS calculating young wolf] [Married first, fall in love later + devoted love + one-on-one, both untouched + older woman/younger man romance] Nangong Qing, the eldest legitimate princess of Great Qi, was entrusted with the young emperor and the regency by the dying former emperor. All of the capital laughed at her for being twenty and still unmarried, calling her an old maid left on the shelf. When the young emperor took the reins of power, the ministers pressur 1.3kReads—Score124Shelves

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    The pairing of a charming, seductive princess with a seemingly innocent but actually cunning playboy is particularly captivating. The entire book is a 1v1 romance with both characters being virgins, offering a mutually supportive and unemotional narrative without any angst. Zhou Yan outwardly wears the mask of a carefree playboy, spending his days in leisure, but in reality, he is deep and calculating, his cunning hidden beneath a playful facade. Upon receiving the imperial marriage decree, he is determined to avoid any involvement with the princess, resolutely guarding his boundaries. However, Nangong Qing is a master of seduction, taking the initiative on their wedding night, constantly testing the young man's limits. Through repeated maneuvering, Zhou Yan's calm exterior gradually crumbles, and his long-suppressed possessiveness slowly erupts. On the surface, it appears the princess is actively hunting, but in reality, the young man willingly stepped into her web of love from their very first meeting. The plot is incredibly sweet and highly recommended!

33. 233 死 After Relentless Pursuit, the Cold and Powerful Minister Loses Control 死缠烂打后，清冷权臣失控了 Lilac Girl丁香姑凉Ancient Romance146k WordsOngoing Xiao Jingxian transmigrated into the body of an unfortunate princess from the previous dynasty. She was born just as her kingdom fell. To show his magnanimity, the new emperor casually spared her life. And so she became the most awkward presence in the imperial palace, hated by people and bullied by servants. To survive, she set her sights on the one man in the empire no one dared provoke: Chancellor Xie Heng. He had risen from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of power, wielding influence o —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A sweet and romantic historical romance with palace intrigue and a revenge story – I could read this book ten times!

34. 234 君 You Must Not Be Mistaken 君不容错 Lanterns Fall on the Star Bridge灯火落星桥Ancient Romance579k WordsCompleted New book! The low rating will go up! Qi Huan is the decisive, ruthless emperor of Great Jin. He has seen more than enough faces eager to curry favor, yet he has fallen for the cool and aloof wife of the Heir of Anping Marquis. It isn't a passing impulse, nor shallow desire for her beauty. The way he treats her is with respect held close to his heart, tenderness hidden in his eyes, and a devotion that runs deep in his bones. If he takes one step closer, he fears he will offend her and scare away 10Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    It's already finished, so you don't have to worry about the pain of following the updates; you can read it all at once.

35. 235 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 433Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In palace intrigue, the intelligent and beautiful female lead always wins, and the male lead is always powerless against her. It begins with love at first sight and is sustained by the tension and suspense.

36. 236 后 The Harem: The Tale of Yu Lan 后宫之毓兰传 Dreams of the Night黑夜的梦想Ancient Romance375k WordsOngoing From a lowly seventh-rank Talented Lady to the Empress, the woman who rules the world. Yulan went from being looked down on by everyone to being admired by all, and made three true friends who supported one another. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book. The female protagonist makes good friends in the harem and also obtains the position she desires most.

37. 237 葵 The Sunflower Princess’s Book of Delights 葵花郡主欢乐宝典 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Kuihua has a name as common as they come for a noble young lady, but her parents are both highborn and utterly unreliable. They raised her into a “green melon,” someone who speaks without thinking and invites gossip, and whose hopeless conduct makes marriage difficult. Yet, by a twist of fate, she wins herself a young husband, and so begins her delightful life of stirring up the capital and teasing young dandies before marriage, then making mischief with her in-laws and battling her mother- 1.9kReads9.5Score297Shelves

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    A sweet and heartwarming story with no angst and delicious food to soothe the soul—this delightful guide to fun will keep you up all night!

38. 238 笨 The Silly Beauty Is Sweet and Soft, and the Regent Is Smitten 笨蛋美人乖又软摄政王他沦陷了 Drunken Sugar醉糖Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted Su Ningning is simple-minded and innocent. On her wedding day, she stumbles upon rebels slaughtering her family and crashes straight into the arms of Lou Shengxue, the regent who holds power over the entire court. Cold and bloodthirsty, he was about to take her life when he unexpectedly discovered that she carried a secret remedy for breaking curses. He had no choice but to keep her by his side. Everyone laughs at her as a useless, foolish princess consort, but only Lou Shengxue knows that this 468Reads—Score100Shelves

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    She's the person he most wants to plan the future with. Where to go next year, whether to get a dog the year after, whether to still live here in ten years. She's in every plan.

39. 239 我 My White-Eyed-Wolf Sister and I Were Reborn and Swapped Souls 我和白眼狼妹妹重生后灵魂互换了 Luo Zhi落之Ancient Romance178k WordsOngoing A cunning, ruthless heroine versus a twisted, obsessive hero In her previous life, Su Yu'er enjoyed the emperor's favor without end, until Shen Ningyue and the empress conspired to frame her. Reborn, she and Shen Ningyue switch souls. Now in Shen Ningyue's body, she initially plans to pretend they've made peace and team up with Su Yu'er to get revenge. But that plan falls through, so she lies low at Lady Zhaohua's side and stokes conflict in the harem, sowing suspicion between the empress and L 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    As long as it looks good.

40. 240 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 101Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This is the book for palace intrigue novels; it's very well written, and the female lead is very intelligent.

41. 241 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 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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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! [Cool][Please update more frequently]

42. 242 毒 The Poison Queen Gives Up, but the Mad Dog Emperor Insists on Spoiling Her 毒后摆烂，疯狗暴君偏要宠 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue] [Mutual Exploitation] [Psycho Push and Pull] [Fall from Grace] [Psycho] [Powerful Figures] [Tyrant] [Imperial Court] [High-Level Hunt] [Schemes] [Power Couple] [Wits and Will] Meng Zhiyuan was a notorious poison empress. After Emperor Xiao Qi personally destroyed her family, she was banished to the cold palace, left to await her death. Xiao Qi brought his new favorite before her and flaunted his favor, hoping to see jealousy and pain in her eyes. But Meng Zhiyuan didn't even loo 180Reads—Score112Shelves
43. 243 锦 The Lucky Carp Maid Is No Easy Mark, and the Mad Crown Prince Begs for a Hug with Red-Rimmed Eyes! 锦鲤丫鬟难惹，疯太子红眼求抱！ Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Palace and Household Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing + Historical Romance + Face-Slapping Wish Fulfillment + Protective Hero + Lucky Charm + Both Pure + One-on-One Romance + Intense Push and Pull + Strong Female Lead] Rumor has it that Crown Prince Xiao Hanjin of the Great Yuan Dynasty is a bloodthirsty madman who recognizes no family. Anyone who comes within three feet of him is as good as dead. Until one day, the palace attendants nervously open the study door and catch the notoriou 50Reads—Score107Shelves
44. 244 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves
45. 245 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 871Reads—Score183Shelves
46. 246 废 On the Day the Empress Was Deposed, Eighty Thousand Secret Guards Knelt and Begged Her to Return 废后当天，八万暗卫跪请归位 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + household scheming + deposed empress + satisfying revenge + corruption + madman + power plays + intense push and pull] In her previous life, Li Qingcheng gave up everything for love. She disbanded the world's greatest intelligence network, the Tianji Pavilion, which she had built herself and which was powerful enough to topple the imperial throne. Then, as the Chancellor's legitimate daughter, she married Xiao Yexuan, an overlooked prince. For ten years, she schemed on his beh 2.1kReads6.6Score460Shelves
47. 247 重 Reborn: Will the Four Maids Help Their Mistress Divorce and Remarry? 重生，四大丫鬟带主母和离改嫁？ Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Maid-assistance story + a heroine who wins by lying flat + a low-status marriage turned into a counterattack] Shen Yue, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, was easygoing and plump, and had no love for using her brain. Back then, she had married down into the declining Marquis Gu household, bringing a lavish dowry. She had only wanted to take it easy and live out her days in peace. But after her husband, Gu Yanzhou, attached himself to the daughter of a powerful family, Su Wanrou, the two 480Reads6.9Score108Shelves
48. 248 神 My Divine Bones Were Stolen? I Emptied the Imperial Treasury for My Dowry 神骨被夺？我搬空国库当嫁妆 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter + Household and Palace Intrigue + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Love + Political Scheming + Divine Physician + Taking Down Villains + Satisfying Revenge] To save the Crown Prince, the genius physician Shen Jingwan is sacrificed by her family, who cut out her once-in-a-century “Exquisite Bone.” Her family is ennobled in return, while she is abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. Three years later, she returns with unparalleled medical skills, only to discover that her 303Reads7.4Score—Shelves
49. 249 二 The Emperor Sees Red After I Remarry and Wed the Regent 二婚嫁摄政王后，皇帝红了眼 Guardian of Kitties咪咪保护神Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted She transmigrates into a book as the empress, but she has only three months to live? No problem. As a corporate drone, she’s an expert at sucking up. As long as she gets the original male and female leads together, she’s sure to survive. But as the plot unfolds and one sacrificial character after another dies horribly, she finally realizes the truth. She, too, is destined to become a stepping stone for the heroine. She’s done with that. Are sacrificial characters really supposed to die? She’s ha 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The emotional entanglement between the emperor and the king, the intense palace intrigue, adds a fresh twist to the transmigration novel genre.

50. 250 团 After Becoming the Family’s Darling, I Exposed the Villain’s Secret Identity! 团宠后我把反派大佬的马甲扒了！ Wan Duoduo万朵朵Ancient Romance946k WordsOngoing Transmigration + two formidable leads + secret identities exposed + everyone’s favorite + romantic push and pull Ruthless hostage prince x princess skilled in medicine and poison (Three Kingdoms intrigue, battles of wits, sweetness intertwined with heartbreak) Mo Qingqing: Transmigrated as the most doted-on seventh princess of Beilin, she breaks off her engagement from the start and is coveted by various factions for her status and beauty. Dugu Yunche / Xiao Yun: A hostage prince from Xiqi, cold 20.2kReads8.9Score5.8kShelves

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    Tired of petty romance novels set in ancient China? This book places love within the grand scheme of power struggles in the Three Kingdoms period, offering a magnificent scope and strong staying power.

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