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1. 1 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 139.1kReads9.6Score16.9k14d adds

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   Zi Lu rode at breakneck speed, his men unable to keep up. He arrived in a flurry of activity, dusty and weary from the journey. He'd stayed up all night on the first day of the lunar new year. He was furious, ready to kill. But when he finally arrived, he saw a large tree, sunlight, and his son—his taciturn, unsmiling son who wouldn't even let his own father touch him without washing his hands eight times—sitting there blowing the nose of a little girl in a floral jacket… The little girl had two tiny scallion-shaped hairpins in her hair, one on each side, so she must be a girl. Zi Lu was stunned. He even considered turning back for a moment. Then he realized he'd come at the wrong time. He was wrong; his son had given him a hint. He should have stayed, he should have stayed! He'd even brought her a willow branch. "Father!" Zi Congheng was startled to see his father, then cried out in delight. He stood up and walked to his father, looking at him with surprise and joy. But he didn't try to hug him. He just smiled.

2. 2 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.4kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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   "You little ingrate, if anyone's showing favoritism, it's you." Zhan Ge'er suddenly moved over from the other side, his little hands wrapping around Su Ling's neck. His fair, tender face pressed against hers. Su Ling had only been teasing the Crown Prince, but seeing her son so adorable, she couldn't keep up the act. Kissing her son's cheek, Su Ling suddenly remembered something. "Your Highness, Da Chu doesn't have a full-moon celebration, but surely there's a 100-day celebration?" Even if not, she wanted to hold a 100-day celebration for her son privately. She had mentioned it in her letter to Su Mo. If there was no such custom, then the family would celebrate Zhan Ge'er's birthday. "Yes, there's a first birthday banquet afterwards." "Will the Emperor and Empress attend the 100-day banquet?" "There's no such custom for the 100-day banquet." Su Ling seemed thoughtful. "Then will everything be handled by the Crown Princess?" "No need. Like the third-day celebration, everything will be prepared by Xiao Lu Zi, with Yu Ying and Wei Lin assisting." His Highness the Crown Prince promised, "Don't worry, I won't wrong my son." Su Ling wasn't worried about that. "Your Highness, please have Xiao Lu Zi handle it according to the rules." "Zhan Ge'er is still young, he doesn't understand. Going too far might arouse jealousy." Wei Chenzhou, of course, understood her meaning. His fingertips touched her delicate eyebrows and eyes, and Wei Chenzhou said, "No need to worry, I know what I'm doing." [Please follow][Please follow][Please follow]

3. 3 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 41.1kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds

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   Go check out these three; they're all high-quality palace intrigue novels. The first one is about palace intrigue, and the female lead is incredibly cautious. The second one is about domestic power struggles, but the female lead is very cunning and resourceful. The third one is my absolute favorite. Go read it and you'll see how good it is! Go read it now!!!

4. 4 照 Dressed in Red: The Maid's Rise to Power 照红妆：通房丫鬟上位记 Sweet, Sweet Milk Candy奶糖甜甜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (New book updating) Haitang's rules for fighting in the inner household as a maidservant: First, be flexible. Second, don't let love cloud your judgment. Third, if a woman isn't ruthless, her position won't be secure. Haitang was breathtakingly beautiful but born into a lowly family. In her previous life, proud and unwilling to become a bedchamber maid, she was tortured to death by the principal wife. Reborn, she decided to live differently. Everyone thought she was reaching above her station ju 13.8kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds
5. 5 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 122.5kReads9.5Score11.5k14d adds
6. 6 快 The Quick Transmigration Cannon Fodder Won't Play by the Rules 快穿炮灰她不走寻常路 Traveler in Misty Rain一蓑烟雨客Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing No fixed pairing, Qing-dynasty setting + historical eras + other worlds, with a pocket dimension Note: The heroine is a hedonist and a self-serving perfectionist. Her motto is that she can eat anything but hardship and endure anything but suffering. She tries to live comfortably in every world. After more than twenty years of bad luck, college student Shen Anning finally catches a break, only to die the day before her fortune is due to arrive. Perhaps her resentment is too great: just before sh 62.4kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds

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   The female lead is intelligent and capable; it's a satisfying read.

7. 7 娇 The Charming Princess Is Coming Home as His Bride! The Great General Spoils Her Rotten 娇媚长公主娶进府！大将军他超宠 Sui Wu岁无Ancient Romance2.8M WordsOngoing Everyone knows that Princess Changji of the Great Yuan dynasty and the Grand General of the Cavalry get along terribly. The princess is always calling the general names behind his back, like “you scoundrel” and “you big bastard.” The onlookers waiting for the princess and general to finally fall out cheer them on: “Come on, fight already!” But they waited and waited, never seeing the two part ways. Instead, they saw General Shen escort the breathtakingly beautiful princess into his residence in 372Reads8.9Score10014d adds

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   It doesn't quite fit the description, but it's really good, especially the first one, which has excellent writing and a very grand scope. The second book is also good.

8. 8 重 Reborn: Taking Down the White Lotus 重生嫡女：吊打白莲花攻略 Yu Qianqian余欠欠Ancient Romance942k WordsCompleted Her father is the current prime minister, The Outcast and second to none in power; her elder brother is a high-ranking minister who commands the army and guards the frontier, striking fear into every enemy who hears his name. As the prime minister's daughter and the legitimate-born young lady of the Fang family, she has been cherished by everyone, yet her beloved best friend and the man she loves conspire against her, stab her in the back, and discard her once they have what they want. What a vi 164Reads8.8Score—14d adds
9. 9 综 A Comprehensive Qing Dynasty Journey: Splendid Elegance 综清穿：锦绣风华 Drunk in the Flower Fields花田醉Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted (Alternate Qing Dynasty setting + Space + System + Slow Travel Through Worlds + Strong Female Lead + Feel-Good Story) Her golden finger is seriously overpowered. She can torment anyone she likes, but never the heroine. There may not be a love interest in every world. (A quick heads-up: this is a Qing Dynasty crossover story. The heroine will transmigrate into all kinds of roles. If that's not your thing, feel free to leave. There's no need to tell the author you're dropping the story, or to stic 12.6kReads9.2Score70714d adds

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   Genre: All are novels set in the Qing Dynasty. I was initially attracted to the first book by its beautiful cover, but I was shocked by the content after reading it. Recommended rating: 4.5 stars. I'm saving the remaining half star for when it's finished. 😜😜

10. 10 清 Qing Transmigration: The Imperial Noble Consort Has Good News 清穿之皇贵妃有喜 Bie Li别黎Ancient Romance366k WordsOngoing Yun Jin had been working hard as a boss in the 23rd century when one careless moment led to her sudden death. She and her golden finger transmigrated to the Qing Dynasty, where she became Fucha Yunjin, a concubine who had only just begun serving Fourth Prince Hongli. The Fucha clan was a prominent family, but her father belonged to a collateral branch and held only the rank of Plain Red Banner. So Yun Jin, armed with her golden finger, decided to become a famous figure of later generations. She 10Reads8.2Score—14d adds
11. 11 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 3.9kReads9.4Score48014d adds

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    The female lead is beautiful, strong, and tragic; she's intelligent and beautiful. The main story has a tragic ending, but the epilogue features a rebirth and a happy ending.

12. 12 萧 Empress Xiao: Win the Emperor and Bear Him a Son 萧氏皇后：拿下皇上生皇子 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted More children, more blessings. [The fiercest rise to power through palace intrigue + Winning the emperor's heart + Having all the children in the imperial palace + Having children nonstop] Every child who survives in the end is the heroine's. After breaking all ties with Prince Ling, she enters the palace. Two years go by, and she avoids the emperor's favor, wanting only to live out her life in peace. She never expected the empress's banner to sway in her direction and choose her. Xiao Wan'er kn 272Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! Absolutely amazing!

13. 13 人 Life Is a Play, and the Empress Is All About Her Acting Skills 人生如戏，娘娘她纯拼演技 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + witty banter + sweet, delicate beauty + calculated mind games] The leads are not each other’s only partners. If that bothers you, don’t read. Be prepared for suspicion in the early chapters, followed by affection later. The pacing is slow, so proceed with caution if you prefer fast-paced wish-fulfillment stories. As a double award-winning actress and a seasoned star of palace intrigue dramas, how could Shi Yan possibly lose her nerve after transmigrating into the imperial hare 5kReads9.4Score56114d adds

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    The female lead is very clear-headed and doesn't love the emperor. It's super good, highly recommended! I won't go into the synopsis; just read it yourself.

14. 14 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 5.7kReads8.9Score49014d adds

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    The third book is my favorite.

15. 15 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 738Reads9.0Score10014d adds
16. 16 宠 Beloved Across the Realm 宠倾江山 Sugar Heart with No Heart糖心没有心Ancient Romance667k WordsCompleted Chu Ran was a triple-threat star in film, television, and music in the twenty-first century. While filming on a city street, she was hit by a car after saving a little girl. When she woke, she had fallen into a dynasty she’d never even heard of in her history books. Well, when in Rome. Fortunately, she had transmigrated into the imperial family as a beloved young princess. Her royal grandfather treated her like a treasure, but her father cared only for romance and poetry, so having a father was 1.2kReads9.0Score12214d adds
17. 17 爆 Hilarious Transmigration: The Empress Has a Phone 爆笑穿越：皇后娘娘有手机 Peach Fizzy Candy蜜桃跳跳糖Ancient Romance801k WordsCompleted A clap of thunder brought Gu Xiaoyou to the Kingdom of Chaoyang. Fortunately, Heaven had been kind enough to leave her a cell phone. Gu Xiaoyou used Baidu searches to save lives and quickly became a renowned physician. Then she made a fortune selling masks. From then on, Gu Xiaoyou relied on Baidu to survive in ancient times… Her phone also became a prized treasure that multiple nations fought over, but she had set a fingerprint lock, so only she could use it. The whole country was thrown into a 98Reads8.5Score—14d adds
18. 18 爆 The Hilarious Empress: I'm Getting Remarried 爆笑皇后：本宫要改嫁 Mu Mulan木木兰Ancient Romance526k WordsCompleted “You beast, stay back!” His beloved consort had cowered in the corner of the bed again, looking utterly aggrieved. The emperor silently rubbed his forehead. He was a mighty ruler, wise and valiant, handsome and charming, yet he had married an empress who did nothing but get into trouble every day. Not only did he have to clean up her messes and take his mother’s scoldings on her behalf, but she also went around accusing him of being a beast who forced himself on her. If she still wouldn’t let hi 2.3kReads8.5Score33414d adds
19. 19 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 50.1kReads9.5Score6.6k14d adds

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    This book is highly recommended! The author's writing is excellent, the female lead is intelligent, it's a palace intrigue novel with no virgins, and the plot is incredibly exciting!

20. 20 被 The Tyrant’s Caged Canary Has Grown Her Wings 被暴君强宠的金丝雀翅膀硬了 White White White Rabbit白白白兔子Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted Gentle, radiant, spoiled sweetheart ✖️ brutal, possessive, sickly madman Chen Jiaojiao is the most doted-on princess in Great Chen. Her father dotes on her, her mother indulges her, and she's naturally grown up spoiled and domineering. But then, overnight, Great Chen is overthrown and its ruling house replaced. As a princess of a fallen dynasty, she is given to the new emperor. Beneath the dim candlelight, the man tells her, “Long time no see.” He is the young eunuch who served her since childh 752Reads7.9Score10214d adds

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    Kids, check these out! ⭐① Don't let the ratings put you off, they're super good! The female lead is a princess of a fallen kingdom, and the male lead is a slave she bullied when they were children (this is a misunderstanding). Later, the male lead leads a rebellion but finds himself both loving and hating the princess. They eventually reconcile. I won't go into the details of what happens next, just read the synopsis yourself! They're all super good! ⭐

21. 21 贵 The Merciless Imperial Consort, the Tyrant Who Hands Her the Knife 贵妃娘娘心狠手辣，暴君他递刀 Late Summer, Not Yet Over夏末未余Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Both leads faithful and powerful + one true pairing + male lead has concubines + dotes on her exclusively from the start + a little palace intrigue and political scheming + System plays a minor role + fast-paced + no brainless tropes + no over-the-top drama + happy ending] [Brutal, calculating tyrant + absolutely rational, breathtakingly beautiful consort] Ye Xiyin has traveled through three thousand worlds and finally reaches the world of her last mission. Then the System tells her to sell her 2.3kReads9.1Score27214d adds
22. 22 祸 Turmoil in the Six Palaces: The Mad Demon Consort's Daily Meltdowns 祸乱六宫：疯批妖妃发癫日常 Bing Xiayun冰夏云Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + male lead has had other women, heroine is chaste + doted on exclusively later + heroine is sweet on the outside but dark within, wicked and a good actress, occasionally goes off the rails, happy ending] With skin as pure as ice and bones as fine as jade, her beauty could topple a city, stunning all who saw her… That year, she entered the palace by imperial decree to keep her pregnant elder sister company. She never expected to be trapped there for good, reduced to a fish on he 7.9kReads9.0Score81614d adds
23. 23 娘 The Empress Is So Charming, His Majesty Is Reborn to Bend Over Backward for Her 娘娘多娇，陛下重生为其弯眉折腰 Muzi Yingbao木子颖宝Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted He abused her, hurt her, and kept her imprisoned. When she had lost all hope, she resolved to take revenge on him... Didn’t he want her heart? Then she would give it to him! That day, she stood amid a sea of flames, beautiful and tragic, utterly resolute... “Your Majesty, these are all things you taught me. When facing someone vastly stronger than you, the best way to lie low is to disguise yourself and act obedient. To defeat someone, first attack their heart. The greatest revenge on an enemy i 4.6kReads8.8Score28314d adds
24. 24 娇 The Spoiled Consort's Road to Glory 娇气包娘娘的荣华路 Qingxi Hexi清兮禾兮Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Sweet romance! Undivided love! She’s doted on to the max! [The heroine is cunning, a little black lotus hidden beneath a rabbit’s skin] [The hero has a harem and isn’t chaste, but once he meets the heroine, he devotes himself to her alone in a one-on-one romance] The third young lady of the Sheng’an Marquis’s household, born to his secondary wife, was as beautiful as a celestial maiden. Sweet and clever, she knew how to win favor. Her grandmother and father favored her, and even her legitimate 13kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds
25. 25 不 No Eavesdropping on the Emperor 不许偷听朕说话 Yin Zaishui尹在水Ancient Romance925k WordsCompleted An Jiu transmigrated into the body of a young palace maid who wanted to climb into the emperor’s bed. The moment she opened her eyes, the tyrant ran his sword straight through the maid who had tried to seduce him. The next day, the tyrant killed a senior maid who served one of the consorts. On the third day, a maid who tasted the emperor’s food died from poison. Being a palace maid was a high-risk job. An Jiu decided to work hard, save up, cherish her life, and stay away from the tyrant. But the 78.7kReads9.4Score13k14d adds
26. 26 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this! It's so good, I won't say more, just watch it and you'll see! 💕💕💕 Trust me, every character is so vivid, and everyone is so moving.

27. 27 清 Qing Transmigration: Stay Calm, Princess Consort! The Fourth Prince Will Win You the Empress's Throne 清穿：福晋稳住！四爷给你挣后位 Willow Bank杨柳岸Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [An alternate Qing dynasty, unlike the historical one.] After transmigrating, Yun Qu swallowed nervously as she faced her complicated new circumstances. She had become the Fourth Prince's primary consort. What was she supposed to do? Could she ever go back? Once she learned that returning was impossible, Yun Qu accepted her fate. She decided to raise her son well and treat the Fourth Prince like her boss, serving him diligently. If he pointed east, she wouldn't go west. If he wanted to take a co 18.6kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds

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    These are all excellent books, and the female lead is also very clear-headed. The second book is already finished. If you're looking for historical novels, avoid those where the female lead is the most beloved by the entire family. These are all good and I recommend checking them out!

28. 28 在 A Hundred Ways to Win the Emperor's Heart in the Harem 在后宫征服皇帝的一百个技巧 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ever since entering the palace, Yun Li has become a shameless schemer. Two-faced and insincere, she puts on an act every day. When dealing with the emperor’s favorite consort, she tears into her until she’s furious, then clutches her chest with a wounded look and says, “I’m so envious that His Majesty dotes on you.” When someone tries to frame her, she casually slaps them, then bursts into tears. “Why would you treat a kind person like me this way?” When speaking with the empress, she nods absen 12.3kReads9.5Score1.4k14d adds
29. 29 清 A Qing Dynasty Side Consort’s Struggle 清穿之侧福晋奋斗史 The Fish That Fell into a Tea Mug掉进茶缸里的鱼Ancient Romance488k WordsCompleted The modern girl Yu Mu went to sleep at home and woke up having transmigrated to the Qing dynasty. The Qing dynasty! An era when girls married at thirteen and had to start having babies at fourteen or fifteen. Give birth early enough, and you could be a grandma by thirty. Just thinking about it made Yu Mu want to die. But she valued her life too much to give it up. The girl had done well in the selection, was pretty, and came from a good family, so she'd already been promised to the Crown Prince. 5.5kReads9.1Score36214d adds
30. 30 暴 The Tyrant Gives Me One-on-One Lessons in Palace Infighting 暴君一对一辅导我宫斗 Konghua空花Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Everyone says the newly enthroned emperor of the Dayan kingdom is a cruel and brutal tyrant. Song Yin, a transmigrator, thinks that tyrants are supposed to be the type who love beauties more than their kingdoms. So why does this one spend every day plotting how to kill his own concubines? Tyrant: “The women in my harem love power, not me. Keep your head down if you want to survive.” Song Yin: “Understood!” Later Tyrant: “A consort who doesn’t want to be empress isn’t a good consort.” Song Yin: “ 245Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    I watched it all in one go; there were suspenseful moments throughout. It's an unconventional palace intrigue story.

31. 31 重 The Reborn Crown Princess, and the Crown Prince Gets Jealous Every Day 重生太子妃，太子每天都在吃醋 Zhou Xing周行Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Complete) Important: Please don’t read this with omniscient knowledge. This is just a sweet romance. (Only devoted to each other + sweet romance) In her previous life, Shen Musheng, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, lived in constant fear while spying in the Eastern Palace. She kept passing information to Prince Qin, finally enduring until the end, when she thought everything had worked out perfectly. The man who had promised to make her empress one day, and often whispered sweet nothin 860Reads8.0Score10014d adds

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    It's so good!!! Especially the fourth book!

32. 32 太 I Am the Crown Prince's White Moonlight 太子的白月光是我 Lu Feixi路菲汐Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted They say the Crown Prince of Beili has a beloved white moonlight. When he was held hostage in an enemy kingdom, she met him in the midst of hardship, and they were bound together through life and death. As the crown prince's fiancée, Su Wan waits with their marriage contract, expecting him to call off the engagement. Instead, the moment he sees her, he has her dragged back to his home? Oh no, I must have been cast in the replacement-girl role! Until one day, she suddenly realizes that she hersel 107Reads6.8Score10114d adds
33. 33 重 Reborn, the Noble Consort Only Wants to Be the Villain 重生后贵妃她只想当反派 Love Sleeping In爱睡懒觉Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + sweet romance + no angst] After being reborn, Ye Jiujiu takes her brash, don’t-mess-with-me attitude to the extreme: She kicks the meticulously dressed Consort Li into the water; She slips laxatives into the tea of the coquettish Consort Yun; She wreaks havoc at the flower-viewing banquet the Empress painstakingly prepared; The consorts all rush to the emperor to complain: The cool, dignified emperor says, “I established this harem solely to give the Noble Consort something to 3.4kReads9.1Score32414d adds
34. 34 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 52kReads9.4Score6k14d adds
35. 35 太 After the Crown Princess Turns Dark, His Highness Waits for Kisses Every Day 太子妃黑化后，殿下天天等亲亲 Winter Dusk Fish暮冬鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Rebirth + Beloved by the Whole Family + Two Powerful Leads + Devoted Husband In her previous life, Chu Nanxing was the eldest legitimate daughter of the marquis's household, lost and raised elsewhere. After finally being brought back by her family, she should have enjoyed a life of wealth and honor. Instead, she believed malicious lies and trusted the wrong people. Her parents and elder brothers died, the entire marquis's household was executed, and her own eyes were gouged out before she met a 3.3kReads9.1Score67214d adds
36. 36 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 13.5kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    The first book wasn't exactly the most beloved character; it had a lot of side stories. I especially liked the first book; the later ones had better writing.

37. 37 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 8.7kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds
38. 38 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. 8.2kReads9.2Score95314d adds
39. 39 病 The Possessive Tyrant Is Cold by Day but Wants Kisses at Night 病娇暴君他白天冷冰冰晚上要亲亲 Song of the Ages千秋岁引Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted [Possessive love + strong heroine + everyone's darling + devoted couple + secret identities + reborn + a mutually devoted, powerful couple in a satisfying 1v1 romance] In her previous life, she was deceived and manipulated into calling off her wedding, then died in a terrible fire. Only the violent emperor rushed into the flames to protect her, his eyes bloodshot. He avenged her, held her old clothes, and followed her in death. After being reborn, she kicks aside the scumbag man and the vile wom 1.9kReads9.1Score26114d adds

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    The first book features the male and female leads who are reborn, but the male lead only remembers his past later on—it's super sweet! The second book has the male lead with the mind of a child only a few years old, but he recovers later with the female lead's help. It's just that… his smile doesn't quite reach his full potential 😏. The third book is hilarious; the male lead can hear the female lead's thoughts, which is quite… ahem. The fourth book is… well, the bride and groom run away from their wedding and then meet each other—it's really funny 😏.

40. 40 替 The Substitute Bride Doctor: My Prince Is a Crybaby 替嫁医妃：我家王爷是哭包 Nine-Nine Prosperity九九发财Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted [One true love + physician consort + exclusive devotion] A genius physician, skilled in both medicine and poison, transmigrates into the body of a poor child whose father doesn’t care for her and whose mother is gone. When her younger sister refuses to marry the foolish prince, they knock her unconscious and stuff her into the bridal sedan chair to take her place. Song Chujiu never imagined that, in her lifetime, she’d be chased around by a handsome six-foot-two man who whined and clung to her f 254Reads9.0Score10114d adds
41. 41 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 8.5kReads9.2Score92514d adds
42. 42 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince and I Fled Together 新婚夜：我和病娇王爷一起逃婚 Deng Feng灯枫Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Yu Jiao transmigrated. That night, dressed in her wedding gown, she hid in an alley and ran into a man in red. “Hey, what a coincidence! Are you running away from your wedding too?” “Yeah.” “I’m marrying Chu Yin. What about you?” “Hah. My name is Chu Yin.” After becoming the wife of a bewitching, sickly prince, Yu Jiao lived in constant fear. Rumor had it the Princess Consort of Yan wouldn’t survive three days. Yu Jiao turned to ask, “How long have we been married?” Chu Yin replied, “Be good, sw 12.9kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
43. 43 重 The Reborn Legitimate Daughter of the Prime Minister's Household 重生相府嫡妃 Shengge Hui笙歌回Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ji Qingge was showered with every blessing. Her father wielded power over the empire, her mother was renowned as a talented woman, her gentle and clever elder sister was the most beautiful woman in the capital, and her well-read elder brother had a brilliant future ahead of him. Yet the entire Ji family was executed, and she ended her life with a cup of poison. Feng Yu, the carefree Prince of Leisure, loved wandering through mountains and rivers, his shifting gaze revealing 1.4kReads8.6Score16314d adds

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    The female lead is Ji Qingge (also the Princess of Jiashu County and the Princess Consort of Xiaoyao), and the male lead is Feng Yu (also the Prince of Xiaoyao).

44. 44 救 Help! The Princess Consort Keeps Trying to Be My Blood Brother 救命！王妃她总想与本王做兄弟 Chu Chu, the Official Wife楚楚正宫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Completed [Woman Disguised as a Man + Sweet, Flirtatious Substitute Marriage, 1v1 + Both Have Secret Identities] + [Comedy • The heroine can turn into a cat VS the doting, jealous hero can turn small] After transmigrating into a little “monster” who could turn into a cat, Hua Qingyue thought she’d landed on her feet! The beauties at Mingyue Tower stroked and fed her, while the wickedly handsome prince tempted her with dried fish. Sometimes, she even had a gorgeous male companion. Meow, meow, meo 59Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    I'd like to recommend one, though I don't really like this kind of thing. The female lead transmigrates, then dresses as a man, and can turn into a cat. 💕💕

45. 45 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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    By the way, I'm looking for a book where the female lead is reborn. She falls into the water and deliberately gets saved by the male lead in order to marry him. The male lead loves her very much and knows she schemed to marry him, but he doesn't know how cunning she is.

46. 46 玉 Spring in the Jade Palace 玉殿春 Writer A-Xing写手阿星Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted [Resilient, Gentle Noblewoman x Cunning, Patient Scholar] [Female Growth + Forbidden Love + Tormented Romance + Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Redemption] Yan Qing was a noblewoman from a distinguished family. One day, on a whim, she saved Jiang Weiren, a poor scholar. Though they came from utterly different worlds, the two began to cross paths. The gentle young woman and the brooding young man fell for each other in secret. But then the Yan family fell from power. To protect her famil 3.2kReads9.2Score28714d adds
47. 47 病 The Sickly Crown Prince's Darling 病娇太子的掌中欢 Commander Fu傅司令Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghuan is a famously delicate beauty. She can't stand the cold or heat, wind or rain. She gasps for breath every few steps and coughs every few more. Her mother died young, her father disdains her, and after her fiancé breaks off their engagement, no one is willing to marry her. Then The Crown Prince, Fu Yunzhou, takes this fragile flower into the Eastern Palace. * Rumor has it that Crown Prince Fu Yunzhou is violent, avoids women, and loves nothing more than killing. When Shen Qinghuan m 9.4kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds
48. 48 我 I’m Sweet and Well-Behaved, So Why Am I the Harem’s Only Favorite? 我又乖又美，独宠后宫怎么了？ Yi Jiu Lu宜久录Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Harem + No Angst] A lively, stunning beauty + a devastatingly handsome, love-struck good emperor. (He’s love-struck but knows right from wrong) (No cutthroat palace intrigue) (Not a devoted couple) (Fast-paced) (Heroine’s halo) Ji Wanqing transmigrates into the harem of the Emperor of Yan and becomes a low-ranking concubine. The moment she arrives, the arrogant Consort slaps her. The Consort is bad enough, and the Empress is no better, using her to stoke the Consort’s anger. Wit 4.1kReads9.2Score46714d adds

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    The first little willow: "You're not Jiaojiao, you're Little Willow." The second one is still ongoing and I think it's very interesting.

49. 49 风 A Beauty That Outshines the Nation 风华倾国 Young Master Tang唐家小主Ancient Romance134k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, she was the last princess of Mengxia. Ten years later, she is the foremost female grand preceptor of the Liuli Kingdom. In enemy territory, she makes careful moves, stirring up turmoil at court behind the scenes with her own hands, all to avenge a hatred that has cut deep! She had planned for everything, but his arrival was the one thing she never expected! He is the famed God of War, admired by women everywhere, yet he falls for her at first sight. Their encounter seems ordained 222Reads9.4Score3214d adds

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    I highly recommend this book; it's very touching and will bring you to tears.

50. 50 将 The General's Legitimate Daughter: The Hot-Tempered Consort Is Not to Be Trifled With 将门嫡女：暴脾气贵妃不好惹 Lu Yueerwu陆月二五Ancient Romance936k WordsCompleted [Devoted Love in the Later Story + Adorable Baby + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Beloved Legitimate Daughter] [Hopelessly Devoted Foolish Emperor + Clear-Headed, Self-Controlled, Clever Noble Consort] Once you enter the palace, it’s as deep as the sea. Yu Jinghe is the most clear-eyed woman in the world. Noble Consort Yue, the most stylish woman in the harem, wins the emperor’s favor all to herself with her fiery temper. Sharp-tongued and quick to throw a punch, she’s practically the harem’s gangs 3.5kReads9.2Score33214d adds

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    This is really beautiful, I highly recommend it.

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