Looking for Reborn Historical Romance Novels About Legitimate Daughters and Palace and Household Intrigue 找重生古代言情小说（嫡女宫斗宅斗）

1. 1 重 Reborn to Marry the Villain, Backed by the Regent, I Went on a Killing Spree 重生嫁反派，摄政王撑腰，杀疯了 Shi Su Su Ya是酥酥吖Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Past and Present Lives + Medicine] Jiang Shining and Nangong Yu were betrothed as children. They grew up together, a perfect match in looks and talent. At her birthday banquet, she was overjoyed, thinking it would be the formal betrothal ceremony for the two of them. Instead, she learned that her father and brother had died in battle, and Nangong Yu stormed in with troops, accusing the Jiang family of treason. Tortured until she wished she were dead, Jiang Shining watc 380Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These are all good. The first one is a gentle, flowing story; the female protagonist's rebirth is due to the male protagonist. The other two are even better, with no major flaws.

2. 2 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.6kReads9.6Score31.2kShelves
3. 3 冲 The Delicate Auspicious Bride Is Cherished Like Life by the Regent 冲喜王妃太娇软，摄政王视她如命 Shi Su Su Ya是酥酥吖Ancient Romance210k WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + doted on by everyone + medical skills] In her past life, Jiang Yueli was deceived and left with all four limbs crippled. Even after death, her body was whipped. Her parents and elder brother were also killed because of her. After she died, she saw Mo Jiuxiao slaughter all her enemies and make the entire world join her in death. Only then did she realize that he had loved her to the depths of his soul. By a twist of fate, her seven souls returned to her, and she lived ag 126Reads8.9Score—Shelves
4. 4 重 Reborn Once More, I Won’t Let You Slip Away Again 重活一世，我不会再错过你了 Pure Heart, Clear Melody素心清韵Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + revenge + short story + sweet romance + devoted couple + no angst + no misunderstandings + clear plot + intelligent leads] In her previous life, Su Nuanxi was the unloved legitimate eldest daughter of the Minister of Justice’s household. Blinded for a moment, she trusted the duplicitous Third Prince, advising him and helping him ascend the throne. But the day he achieved his ambition was the day he cast her aside without mercy! In the end, she was used as a bargaining chip to secure b 121Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   This novel features a female protagonist who is reborn, has a super sweet relationship with the male protagonist, no "white moonlight" (unrequited love interest), clear logic, and is a good read.

5. 5 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 34.9kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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   This novel is so well-written! The female lead wasn't stupid before her rebirth; she just craved family. After her rebirth, she meticulously plotted and killed her enemies while managing to distance herself from the conflict. She's intelligent, decisive, and not a saint. She's also adorable and kind-hearted towards the male lead. There are a few minor plot holes left unresolved at the end, like the male lead's villainous older brother. Even though he's just a minor character, I wanted to give this cowardly character a proper ending, even if it was just a brief mention to let everyone vent their frustration. Also, what happened to the Northern King later on? That's about it. It's a novel that really suits my taste—the revenge is fast-paced and efficient. The male and female leads have a great relationship with no misunderstandings. The third party/white lotus character only appears briefly, haha. It's really great!

6. 6 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 88.8kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves

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   Both of these books are written by incredibly talented authors!!! They're the kind of books you just can't put down.

7. 7 重 Reborn as a Physician Consort, I Opened My Eyes to the Whole Capital Lining Up to Fight for My Hand 重生医妃一睁眼，全京城排队抢亲 Honeysuckle Vine忍冬藤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge Against Scumbags + Sweet Romance] In her previous life, she was blind and foolish, helping her husband rise to power. But once he had achieved success, he discarded her like a used tool. Her grandfather’s entire family and her upright father, the Minister of Rites, were branded with infamy and executed. She herself died with child, unable to rest in peace. At last, Heaven takes pity on her, and she is reborn. In this life, she will protect her family and crush the scumbag man 27.1kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves
8. 8 我 After I Was Reborn, the Heir Apparent Pursued Me to the Bitter End 我重生后，世子追妻火葬场了 Ten Thousand Measures of Moonlight in the Mortal World万斛人间月Ancient Romance485k WordsCompleted [Win Her Back at All Costs + Rebirth + Raising a Child] Shen Shuyi and Song Hengyue had been married for five years. They were not exactly a loving couple, but they did treat each other with respect. But when his childhood friend, the woman he cherished most, was surrounded by enemy troops, he abandoned Shuyi, who was carrying their second child. In her fury, she went into premature labor and suffered a difficult delivery. After being reborn, Shen Shuyi looked at her eldest son, who could alread 16.2kReads8.5Score873Shelves

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   After her rebirth, Shen Shuyi, facing her indifferent husband Song Hengyue, decides to withdraw her feelings and focus on her status and son. When Song Hengyue finally realizes his mistake and tries to win her back, she has already grown cold-hearted, beginning his long and arduous journey to rekindle his love. [Eating melon][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece] Rebirth, Princess, Wife-chasing-the-crematorium, Heartbroken, Struggle for Status

9. 9 卿 My Beloved, Through Every Dawn and Dusk 卿是朝朝暮暮 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Shen Yunshu studied archaeology and had been working for just two years. She loved history, and her favorite dynasty was the Rong Dynasty. A few days ago, she had read an unofficial history of the Rong Dynasty's royal family. Little did she expect that after falling asleep, she would wake up in the Rong Dynasty, sent there by the heavens, as Shen Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family of Prince Zhenbei's residence. She had transmigrated to her favorite dynasty and become a descendant 24.4kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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   I highly recommend it, it's really super good!

10. 10 踹 After Dumping the Jerk, the Whole Capital Lines Up to Marry Me 踹翻渣男后，全京城排队求娶 Moonlight Falling on Branches明月落枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Audio edition available. Search for it to listen] In her previous life, for Jiang Yin's sake, Gu Ying cast aside the dignity of being the legitimate daughter of the Earl of Dongping's household, pursuing him relentlessly until she finally became his wife. Later, Jiang Yin rose to the highest ranks of the court. First he plotted against the country, then he killed her father and wiped out her family. Her scoundrel of a husband and her treacherous sister plotted together to break both her legs an 2.5kReads8.9Score710Shelves

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    Highly recommend!!! It's super good!!!

11. 11 嫁 After Marrying a Treacherous Minister, I Was Spoiled Like an Ancestor 嫁个奸臣后，我被宠成了祖宗 Teasing the Moonlight撩拨月色Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After being reborn, Meng Wu has no interest in romance. All she wants is to bring her enemies down. A husband? He just needs to be powerful, wealthy, and handsome! Pei Yan doesn't buy it. He thinks this girl is quite the character, and he's intrigued. You don't care about romance? That's fine. I do! Cornered against a wall and proposed to, Meng Wu stares at him in disbelief. Pei Yan smiles faintly. “Your standards for a husband are that he's rich, powerful, and handsome. Don't I meet every one o 4.8kReads9.2Score607Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who is reborn. The male protagonist was a notorious traitor in his past life, and in this life, he is saved by her. The female protagonist comes from a family of high-ranking officials, and she is the legitimate daughter. The male protagonist is her biggest advantage; he dotes on her immensely! The second book also features a female protagonist who is reborn! The male protagonist is a prince—a seemingly spoiled brat who is actually arrogant and aloof, but his initial stubbornness eventually turns into affection. He quietly helps the female protagonist in the early stages, and after she dumps her scumbag boyfriend, he immediately pursues her! Together, they change the dynasty! Also, the male protagonist is incredibly doting!

12. 12 贵 Reborn Noblewoman: I Remarried in Splendid Ten-Mile Red Finery! 贵女重生：我十里红妆风光改嫁！ Teasing the Moonlight撩拨月色Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Li Ruo trusted a treacherous man and lost both her wealth and the man himself, dying young in the end. Reborn, she refuses to compromise ever again. She must divorce him, and she can’t waste a moment! The heir of the Chen family, who has come from afar, rolls up his sleeves, ready for action: I’ll help you! After kicking that treacherous man to the curb, Li Ruo has no interest in romance. All she wants is to stay at a temple and cleanse herself of the bad luck her ex-husban 73Reads8.6Score108Shelves
13. 13 乖 Be Good! Sweetheart, Don't Run! The Mad Tyrant Coaxes You in a Hoarse Whisper 乖！娇娇别逃！疯批暴君低哑缠哄 A Crescent Moon一剪月Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Also known as The Phoenix Returns to the Luan] [Both Reborn + Both Transmigrate + Yandere + Power Couple + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance and Power Fantasy] After dying tragically in her previous life and transmigrating to the modern world, Yun Li unexpectedly transmigrates back. When she opens her eyes, it’s her wedding night! “A Li... why can’t you try to love me?” The yandere regent grips her waist, his eyes red-rimmed, and swears he’ll pamper his little darling with his life in this li 10.6kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    Super super good-looking

14. 14 重 The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Returns 重生嫡女归来 Ghost Month Specter鬼月幽灵Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Banxia, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Medicine, was murdered by her sister and the Crown Prince she loved. When she awakens, she has been reborn a few days before returning to the capital. With the memories of her past life, she tears away her sister’s beautiful facade and exposes her stepmother’s false piety. The capital says she’s a country bumpkin, but she’s more fashionable than anyone. They call her a village girl, but she’s more graceful than them all. They say she’s illiterate 5.6kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves

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    Don't let the low rating of the first book fool you; it's absolutely fantastic! The protagonist is incredibly intelligent, with clear-cut likes and dislikes, and every plotline is well-developed. It's truly my top choice for ancient Chinese rebirth novels. The second book is also quite good, with a decent rating, and both are already completed. Seriously, ladies, you absolutely must read them! They're incredibly good; I've already read both of them twice.

15. 15 重 After Being Reborn, My Five Brothers Beg Me in Tears to Return Home 重生后，五个哥哥哭着求我回府 Mu Mianmian慕绵绵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Currently being published] [She chases him after the breakup + sweet romance + satisfying read] In her previous life, Jiang You'an was a cannon-fodder side character in a novel where the whole family doted on the heroine. Her entire family favored her younger sister, and she was beaten to death with clubs. After being reborn, she refuses to repeat her past mistakes, only to discover that her family regrets everything and begs for her forgiveness. Everyone wants to make amends? Hah, I’m not int 7.7kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves
16. 16 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 92kReads9.6Score12.3kShelves

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    Both of these books are about broken relationships that can't be mended. The second book has a more complex romantic storyline than the first, but the first one is a masterpiece in my heart—it has both humor and pathos, and even the minor characters are well-developed and thoughtful. The second book was quite popular on Douyin (TikTok), with over three million readers, so it's pretty good too.

17. 17 宠EN Favoring a Concubine and Disgracing Your Wife? I Quit as the Marquisate's Matriarch! 宠妾灭妻？这侯门主母我不当了！ Li Wu礼午Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted [Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking] Voting has begun! Search for “Annual Top-Rated Novel Ranking” to vote for this book, A Return to the Boudoir. Thank you! [Traditional historical romance + inner-courtyard drama + reborn revenge and face-slapping + a prince pursues his wife] Lin Yunwan was the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin clan. When her Marquis household was on the verge of losing its title, she married Lu Zhengliu, the heir to the marquisate. On their wedding day, her husband coldly 54.8kReads9.3Score7.5kShelves
18. 18 谋 Scheming for the Heir 谋嫡 Master Hua花爷Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted From being a pawn sent by her elder half-sister to the Third Prince's residence to climbing over a mountain of blood and claiming the empress's throne, Lin Wanying did just one thing: she kept Zhao Xuan firmly by her side. 3.3kReads9.1Score626Shelves

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    The plot is fast-paced, there aren't too many chapters, and the story is very engaging.

19. 19 新 I Was Angered to Death on My Wedding Night! I Married My Scumbag Husband's Brother and Had a Sweet, Baby-Filled Life 新婚被气死！嫁渣男他哥甜爆生崽 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama is now streaming: Late Stars Sway Gently, A Falling Boat, Zhi Chunhe x Yihang] [Transmigrate Into a Book] [Redemption] [Pocket Dimension] [Both Pure] [A Handsome, Weepy Fool of a Husband x A Badass Heroine, Cozy and Hilarious Daily Life] After transmigrating into a book as a supporting character who was furious with her scumbag husband on their wedding night and died, she ripped off her wedding dress, kicked the jerk out, and took a fool as her live-in husband. Everyone laughed 6.2kReads9.3Score860Shelves

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    It's so good! The author has strong moral values; revenge is the way of the protagonist. The female lead isn't a saint or a naive, scheming woman. The male lead is adorably naive, and the female lead is upright and interesting.

20. 20 前 I Died Tragically in My Past Life, Then Was Jilted Again After Being Reborn 前世惨死，重生后又被退婚 Ye Chenhuo叶尘火Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] 1. This story focuses mainly on palace and household intrigue, with very little romance and not much screen time for the male lead. The leads support each other and join forces against their enemies, with no misunderstandings or love rivals. One man and one woman, both pure; a strong heroine and an even stronger hero. The male lead spoils the heroine. 2. This is a fictional setting with no connection to real history. Synopsis: Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest daughter of 9.2kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    Don't be fooled by the title! It's a very good book with a tight plot. The female protagonist's revenge is swift and decisive, and you'll find yourself immersed in the story without even realizing it.

21. 21 名 Famed Throughout the Capital 名满京华 Mu Mu Mu Zhi木木木枳Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge + Taking Down the Trash] Chu Muqing, the eldest daughter of the Yongning Marquis Household, was raised from childhood by her second uncle’s family in Hezhou. After returning to the capital, she believed her stepmother was kind, her younger half-sister was good-hearted, and all her relatives in the marquis household loved her. Who would have thought that one day she’d wake up and realize the loving mother and daughter, the harmonious family, were all an illusion? Meanwhile, tho 5.5kReads8.9Score609Shelves

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    Rebirth, palace intrigue, and the revenge against scumbags and scheming women are incredibly satisfying. More importantly, the writing is delicate, with many detailed descriptions that I love, making it very immersive. The relationship between the male lead and the female lead is also very sweet, a warm, romantic, and long-lasting romance. The male lead's character is exactly my type; I love his carefree and unrestrained personality. "I wish to abdicate in favor of the Empress, and afterwards I will enter the harem as Empress. What do you say?" He's such a charming young nobleman.

22. 22 替 After Our Marriage by Proxy, the Ailing Young Lord Is So Furious He’s Bouncing with Energy 替嫁后病弱世子被气得活蹦乱跳 A Ladleful from the Weakwater River弱水一瓢Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating overnight, she woke up shoved into a bridal sedan, being sent to bring good fortune to a sickly man who had been poisoned with a rare toxin and was not expected to live long. Su Tang just wanted to make the best of her situation, but with so many people looking for trouble, she had no choice but to roll up her sleeves and protect her husband. Cure poison, crush scumbags, and take on the bizarre troublemakers! Her legitimate younger sister wanted to rekindle an old romance an 4.1kReads9.3Score786Shelves

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    This book is quite unique; the female protagonist makes a remarkable and unstoppable progress, never suffering any setbacks, and her luck is simply incredible, making it impossible to put down and requiring you to keep reading.

23. 23 重 Reborn: The Possessive Prince’s Beloved 重生：偏执王爷娇娇宠 Zhao Shanning赵善宁Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance at the heart, revenge and putting scumbags in their place on the side. Both leads are each other’s first.] [The heroine returns reborn and showers her man with affection. The hero is a textbook example of a devoted husband! Sweet romance + mutual doting, so sweet it’ll make your teeth ache.] In her previous life, Gu Qianjiao saw Shen Yan as a terrifying monster. She feared and loathed him, bullied and deceived him, and was always trying to escape. Only in the end did she learn tha 1.3kReads8.5Score125Shelves
24. 24 重 Reborn as Shuhua: The Powerful Minister's Cherished Beloved 重生之姝华为谋：权臣心尖宠 Dust-Stained Mortal Life浮生染尘Ancient Romance150k WordsOngoing [Dual-Faced Male Lead x Reborn Female Lead, Repressed and Possessive, Unhinged Male Lead, HE] Everyone in the capital knew it: Ye Shu, the legitimate daughter of the general’s residence, was in love with Prince Xiao Jin. In her previous life, she gave everything to help him ascend the throne, only to discover that it had all been a scheme from the very beginning. Reborn, she wanted only to protect those closest to her. But her change of heart altered the course of her previous life in ways she 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Similar to the rebirth story of a poisonous concubine from a powerful family, the male lead is a villainous, powerful, and patient minister who only has eyes for the female lead! In this life, he is gradually redeemed by the female lead, who is clear-headed and has a sweet happy ending.

25. 25 重 Reborn: The Ruthless Legitimate Daughter 重生之嫡女无情 Cream Puff Dots泡芙点点Ancient Romance281k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Satisfying Revenge + Crushing the Scum + Exclusive Devotion + Super Sweet Romance!] In her previous life, she trusted the wrong man and devoted herself to helping him claim the throne. But on the day of her coronation as empress, he and his lover gouged out her eyes, severed all four of her limbs, and turned her into a human swine. Her father and maternal grandfather rushed to her side when they heard the news, only to fall into a trap and be condemned for treason. They were pierced by 137Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, the female protagonist was deceived by a scumbag couple who conspired to win over her father and maternal grandfather. After the scumbag ascended the throne, he massacred her entire family. She was turned into a human pig (a cruel form of torture). Reborn, she seeks revenge, vowing to make the scumbags pay and protect her family. The male protagonist is a promising young prince who was granted a title early in life. The female protagonist unintentionally helps him, and he begins to notice her. They experience various events together, and the male protagonist unconditionally helps and protects her. However, the female protagonist believes she was reborn only for revenge, feeling guilty for causing her family's death in her past life and unworthy of love. She rejects the male protagonist initially. Later, with his persistence and guidance, she chooses to face her true feelings, and they ultimately achieve a happy ending.

26. 26 娇 Don't Leave, My Darling: The Possessive Crown Prince Begs Her to Stay 娇娇宝贝别离开，偏执太子哀求 Sichuan Pepper Wine and Star Anise Cake花椒酒与八角糕Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, no angst + devoted couple + sugary sweet + feel-good power fantasy] [Soft, delicate beauty vs. possessive crown prince] [The leads get together in chapter 49; the earlier chapters are optional. It's all sweetness after that, and the villains are dealt with quickly.] On her wedding night, she was stabbed to death by the childhood sweetheart she had known for ten years. She discovered that he and her close cousin had been carrying on behind her back for a long time. Her soul linger 5.2kReads9.1Score430Shelves

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    [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

27. 27 王 The Princess Faked Her Death After Jumping Off a Cliff, and the Prince Went Mad 王妃跳崖假死后，王爷疯了 Little Demon of the Big Dipper北斗小妖Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Complete. No golden finger, no System, no pocket dimension.] Also known as The Prince Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife, So His Reborn Princess Consort Runs Away She Fought to the Death with the White Lotus in the Prince's Mansion, While the Moonlight in Her Husband's Heart Smiled [Domestic and palace intrigue + medical skills + power struggles over the throne + she suffers first, then the villains get what's coming to them + no rekindling old flames + a relentless pursuit of his wif 750Reads8.7Score102Shelves

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    No cheat codes, no system, no spatial ability. Also known as "The Prince's Favoritism Towards His Concubine and Destroys His Wife, the Reborn Princess Escapes" + "She and the White Lotus Fighted to the Death in the Prince's Mansion, and the White Moonlight in Her Husband's Heart Smiled." [Palace Intrigue + Succession Schemes + Abuse of the Female Lead and Abuse of the Scumbag + Broken Mirrors Never Be Mended + Wife-Chasing Hell - A Cruel and Devastating Experience.] She was originally a transmigrator who arrived in this strange world without any memories of the 21st century. She met the incomparably handsome, aloof, and noble Third Prince, and became a simp princess, ultimately ending up as a cannon fodder female supporting character. After being reborn, she awakened her 21st-century soul and stopped trying to get close to him. Let whoever wants to be the simp princess be; she chooses to give up and watch him and his concubine's lovey-dovey moments with a mocking smile. She waits for the seven stars to align before jumping off a cliff back to the 21st century. —After jumping off the cliff, he went mad! Read the synopsis to avoid spoilers!

28. 28 重 Back to Her Audition Year, She Rises Through the Harem 重回选秀当年，她在后宫步步高升 Thousand-Layer Cheese千层奶酪Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Su Ningwan, daughter of the chancellor, was far too innocent. Though she was greatly favored after entering the palace, it was all a ploy to lull her into a false sense of security. In her fifth year there, she was framed for poisoning the imperial heir, thrown into the Cold Palace, and left to die a miserable death. Her family suffered because of her, enduring terrible hardships in prison before they died. She never expected to open her eyes and find herself back in the ye 217Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    This is acceptable.

29. 29 绾 Winding the Wind into Splendor 绾风华 Light Ink Wash水墨浅浅Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted Cui Wanwan died, killed by a woman from another world. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself back at twelve years old, three years before the transmigrated woman arrived. Cui Wanwan, the second young lady of the Cui family, had been born a favorite of heaven, the apple of her family’s eye. With her family’s favor and prestige, she was destined to become a prince’s consort and enjoy a life of wealth and glory. She had thought her life would be carefree, but an odd woman who claimed to 3.3kReads8.9Score348Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended!!! The beloved eldest daughter of a family loses her luck and everything due to the arrival of a transmigrated woman, ultimately meeting a tragic end. After being reborn, she is no longer submissive, as the woman in her previous life called her a vicious supporting character. She breaks free from her cage and reshapes the ending. The young general in the book, who is filled with resentment, kneels before the Buddha for twenty-seven years to pray for the heroine's rebirth, all so that she can return to the world!

30. 30 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 1.9kReads9.1Score267Shelves

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    These are all [smirking]

31. 31 重 The Reborn Empress Looks Up, and the Entire Court Falls to Its Knees 重生女帝一抬眼，满朝大臣全跪了 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Strong heroine + Yandere + Both are virgins + Satisfying read + Obsessive to the core] Yan Qing was supposed to be a princess of the imperial clan, but she was born cursed as an ill-fated loner. Her father kept his distance, her mother loathed her, and her family and subjects all saw her as a venomous snake, avoiding her at all costs. In the prime of her life, she died because of her family’s schemes. Even the powerful young nobleman she had personally trained and nurtured betrayed her 2.7kReads9.2Score283Shelves
32. 32 重 After Being Reborn, I Became the Obsession of a Possessive Prince 重生后成了偏执王爷的心头肉 The Flowers of Xixi昔溪的花花Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted Lu Er'an is the legitimate daughter of the dynasty's Grand General of Cavalry, and her maternal grandfather was the emperor's tutor. She is cherished by both families. But she never expected to have trusted the wrong people and die with regrets. How tragic! It was all a lie! Sisterly affection? Vows of eternal love? As Lu Er'an closed her eyes, she thought: If there's a next life, I will have my revenge... When she wakes again, she has returned to a time before it all happened! In this new life, 451Reads9.1Score102Shelves

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    I think this is really beautiful. Rating: Beautiful

33. 33 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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    It's a great show; the female lead is intelligent, and the plot is excellent. Highly recommended!

34. 34 王 The Prince Consort Can't Handle His Princess's Wild Inner Thoughts 王妃心声太野，王爷顶不住了 A Daughter of the Yang Family杨家有女Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Qin Ye, a master of both medicine and poison in the 21st century, transmigrates into the body of the ugly, unloved Princess of Prince Chen. She has just one wish in life: to divorce him! When the prince's concubine tries to win his favor, Qin Ye competes for his attention at every turn. In her heart, though, she thinks: I'm going to make you sick of me. Hurry up and divorce me! When Prince Chen falls ill, she treats him on the surface, while thinking: One dose of poison and I'll leave you half p 1.1kReads8.1Score193Shelves

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    Each part is coherent and closely related to the theme.

35. 35 七 A 1970s Military Marriage: The Senior Officer Is Wrapped Around His Sweet Wife's Finger 七零军婚，首长被娇软女配拿捏 Pink Donkey粉红毛驴Modern Romance347k WordsCompleted [Military Marriage + Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance + Dedicated-to-Work System + Husband Chases Wife + Punishing Scumbags] After surviving a terrorist attack, Shen Wanqing opens her eyes to find that she has gone from being a diplomatic interpreter fluent in six languages to the most hated woman in the military compound. Her husband’s childhood friend, Chen Ke, travels a great distance to find her family. She insists Shen Wanqing is the other woman, plays the victim, and tries to use publ 363Reads8.2Score—Shelves
36. 36 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 12.2kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves

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    This book is truly excellent. I'm not usually a big fan of palace intrigue or transmigration historical romance novels, but this one is just so good. 9.5 Is practically perfect; I dare not give it a full 10 because I'm afraid I'll find even better ones later.

37. 37 重 Reborn as a Ruthless Legitimate Daughter 重生之嫡女是个狠人儿 Azure Beyond the Firmament穹外青苍Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted In her previous life, An Jinran trusted the wrong man and ended up abandoned by everyone she loved. When she finally learned the truth, she carefully plotted her revenge, scheming despite her frail health. She killed her enemies with her own hands, only to be sentenced to death herself. When she opened her eyes again, An Jinran had returned to the age of thirteen. Given another chance at life, she continued to take down scumbags and teach the truly awful a lesson. Cruel servants causing trouble? 222Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A shameless author recommending my first book, written by Brave Tomato, a terrible but passionate one—ancient romance with rebirth, a fast-paced, enjoyable read, not a Mary Sue story.

38. 38 娇 The Reborn Beloved Consort and the Cold Crown Prince Who’s Impossible to Coax 娇妃重生，清冷太子超难哄 Black Crow Jili黑鸦几里Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete] [Reborn + sweet romance + winning back her husband + childbirth] [Versatile and sweet Crown Princess vs. aloof, hard-to-please Crown Prince] A little angst adds spice, but this is an irresistibly sweet story full of affection. No heavy angst, one-on-one romance, both leads have eyes only for each other! P.S. Next stop: all sorts of sweet bonus stories are on the way~ In her previous life, Wen Wuyue was a complete joke, blinded by love and too foolish to see the truth 7.2kReads9.1Score566Shelves

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    (The Crown Princess is Super Spoiled) (Main Text Completed) [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Pursuing Husband + Childbirth] [A Sweet and Salty Crown Princess vs. A Cold and Hard-to-Put Crown Prince] A little angst for the soul, a sweet and loving story with no angst, 1v1, both protagonists are virgins!

39. 39 浴 Reborn from the Flames: A Phoenix's Revenge 浴火凰图重生复仇录 Ning Ruoxi宁若晰Ancient Romance319k WordsOngoing Blood Feud from a Past Life, Reborn to Rise Again Shen Qingtang once poured her entire family's resources into helping her husband, Nangong Zheng, ascend the throne. Yet on the day of his enthronement, she was falsely accused of treason, and the entire Lingwu Marquis Manor was executed. Imprisoned in the Crown Prince's residence, she watched her nemesis, Lin Wanwan, take her place as empress. Then her cousin, Shen Wanrou, betrayed her by handing the only evidence that could clear her name, the P —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Xiao Chengji's teasing deepened as he scrutinized her with interest: "Look back? Fourth Miss means... Let this young master see you too?" Shen Qingtang's cheeks flushed instantly, both ashamed and angry, wishing she could disappear into the ground. She bit her lip, forcing a smile, and said, "I... I didn't mean that! I meant... If the young master feels he's been wronged, he can... He can go see my brother! He also has the surname Shen, and we're from the same lineage, so it'll be even!" This was utterly absurd. Even she herself felt she was talking nonsense.

40. 40 穿 Book Transmigration: After Becoming a Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress, She Is Spoiled Rotten 穿书：成为炮灰女配后她被娇养了 Luo Wushengsheng罗五声声Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Wen Jiaojiao transmigrated into a book, becoming Wen Ruyue, the highborn legitimate daughter of the Wen family. In the original story, Wen Ruyue was a spoiled, domineering, frail, and foolish villainess who bullied the heroine from childhood. Before the book was even halfway through, she became cannon fodder and died. The resentment of the original Wen Ruyue activated the transmigration-into-a-book System and brought Wen Jiaojiao from the modern world into the story. The System warned her that s 7.2kReads9.3Score701Shelves

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    Looks good at: Max

41. 41 重 The Reborn Legitimate Daughter: Destined for the Throne 重生嫡女：天命所归 Silly Mo憨憨的墨Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Revenge + payback + putting scumbags in their place + sweet romance] Xie Anran was born to privilege. Her father is a chancellor who holds power over the court, and her maternal grandfather is a renowned general. She never imagined she would end up dying a miserable death in the Cold Palace. “Goodbye, dear sister. Rest easy on your way,” her half-sister says with a sweet smile. “From now on, everything you have will be mine.” Her sister, who never competed with her and was always gentle and swe 320Reads8.6Score—Shelves
42. 42 主 The Matriarch Worked Herself to Death, Then Was Reborn to Raise the Kids and Take It Easy 主母操劳而死，重生后养崽摆烂了 Watermelon Juice西瓜汁汁Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Both reborn + swapped lives + household matriarch + stepmother raising children + physician consort + powerful heroine and satisfying revenge + inner-family strife + adorable children] Shen Qinglan discovered that she and Shen Qingli had both been reborn! In her previous life, Shen Qinglan married into the Li family of Longxi and helped the second branch's eldest son rise to success, until he became a high-ranking official and she lived in splendor! Shen Qingli had only recently married into th 4.7kReads8.9Score706Shelves

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    This is quite good. After being reborn, the protagonist's stepsister steals her marriage and she gains three stepsons. The eldest son is rational and calm but easily embarrassed. The second son is reckless and simple-minded, and impulsive. The youngest daughter seems soft and cute, but she is actually very cunning and worries about her mother being kidnapped.

43. 43 重 Reborn: The Legitimate Daughter's Revenge 重生之嫡女的复仇 Bu Yun不允Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Li Xunnan fell head over heels for the top scholar and eagerly married him, doing everything she could to help him. That scoundrel rose to power over her family's corpses. Once he had authority in his grasp, he threw her into a death-row prison. There, she watched her gentle half-sister and her husband exchange tender glances, and realized that all her years of sacrifice had been a joke. Thinking of the family members who had died paving his way, Li Xunnan wept tears of blo 34Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wei. In her previous life, she fell in love with a top-ranking scholar and helped him seize power. Her entire family was wiped out by the scholar and her cousin's schemes, and she herself died in the end. Reborn, she arranges for her cousin to marry a scoundrel, infuriates him, and thwarts his plot to seize power. In short, she stabs her enemies in the back wherever they are hurt.

44. 44 重 Reborn as a Mad Princess: The Moon Shines Over the Western Tower 重生狂妃之明月罩西楼 Mei Guo梅果Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiang Mingyue, daughter of a great general, took blows and shed blood for the Great Yin dynasty. She lived a passionate life and died a passionate death. So when she got another chance at life, she decided to stop making waves. She chose the rich, titled Zhao Xilou, a veteran slacker, as her husband, intending to while away her days with Lord Zhao, eating and waiting to die. But after becoming a Zhao, Jiang Mingyue discovered that her slacker husband might have no ambition 11.6kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    Very funny, worth watching

45. 45 长EN After the Grand Princess Is Reborn, the Chief Grand Secretary Can No Longer Sit Still 长公主重生后，首辅大人坐不住了 Dong Chichi董迟迟Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Political Intrigue + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Plenty of Foreshadowing + Serious Ensemble Cast] [Charming, Alluring, Sweet-Natured Yet Cunning Eldest Princess + Autocratic, Possessive Chief Grand Secretary] [Important: This is NOT a wish-fulfillment novel!!!] As a princess, Zhao Huiluan lived in luxury and honor, yet died in the prime of her life. Reborn, she finally realized that all the countless honors and favors she had once been proud of were nothing but illusions. Power is saf 5.4kReads9.2Score744Shelves

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    The Eldest Princess versus the Grand Secretary—seemingly mortal enemies to outsiders, but secretly they work together seamlessly. In their past lives, they loved each other without realizing it, each believing their feelings were unrequited. In this life, their first meeting at the Imperial Banquet sees the female lead openly declaring her love for the top scholar, declaring no one can take him away. The political intrigue and romance are evenly matched, featuring intellectual power struggles and a focus on the ever-changing court. The romance includes a main and a secondary couple, creating an ensemble cast!

46. 46 同 Rising with the Wind: Reborn, the Marquis's Legitimate Daughter Goes on a Rampage 同风起：重生后，侯府嫡女杀疯了 Zhao Er昭尔Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted She is the daughter of a military family, unmatched in martial arts and military strategy. After marrying, she earns military honors for her husband and helps him secure the title of prince. But she never imagined the man beside her was a snake-hearted villain. After falsely tarnishing her father and brothers’ reputations, he had her killed at the Langya Waterside Pavilion. Heaven takes pity on her, granting her a new life in the body of a legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household who shares 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is really good! After reading 10 chapters, I was hooked and wanted to finish it! The female lead was the daughter of a general in her past life, but her family was falsely accused of treason and executed! After being reborn as the legitimate daughter of a marquis, she plots her way through life. The female lead isn't a saint; she takes revenge on scumbag men, from domestic power struggles to palace intrigues! It's very satisfying! But it's not mindless fun!

47. 47 穿 After Becoming the Fake Heiress of the Prime Minister’s Household, I Accidentally Became Everyone’s Darling 穿成相府假千金后不小心成了团宠 Ju Lai Fu Xi橘徕服兮Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted Bai Xilan transmigrated into a story as the wicked fake heiress who had stolen the real heiress’s place and was destined for a terrible end. To avoid becoming cannon fodder, Bai Xilan decided to save herself! First, she would seek out the gorgeous, cool-as-ice real heiress and cling to her coattails. Second, she would return her frail fiancé to the real heiress, take her fortune, and live a happy, carefree life! But wait! Bai Xilan was confused. Why had the real heiress pinned her against the wa 1.4kReads9.2Score177Shelves

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    It's hilarious without being overly melodramatic, perfect for when you're looking for something to read. It's really great, and there are a few tear-jerking moments towards the end.

48. 48 重 The Rebirth Game Boss Returns to the Mortal World 重生局大佬重返人间 Little Snowgrass雪草儿Female-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted First life: Reborn in The Story of Minglan, complete! Second life: Reborn, married, and taking down the scumbag, complete! Third life: Reborn as Daiyu’s twin sister in a tale of revenge, complete! Fourth life: Reborn in Journey to the West, complete! Fifth life: Reborn in South and North, where Sister Ling refuses to be a supporting character, complete! Sixth life: Reborn as the scheming Shangguan Zhi in In Blossom, seeking revenge, complete! Seventh life: Reborn as Li Bing in The Great Shaoqi 152Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A powerful figure in the Rebirth Bureau, having lost some of his memories, believes himself to be a reincarnated person. His life begins with a peaceful rebirth, pampering his best friend, his white moonlight, and his cinnabar mole, Zheyan. In his second life, he betrayed the Regent, and was reborn on his wedding night. In his third life, he remained a widow for many years, only to discover upon his death that his adopted son was actually his husband's son. His husband and mistress had lived a carefree life for five years with his hard-earned money, only to reappear as his mother-in-law and the missing fake twins. Reborn six months into his marriage, he decides to turn the Marquis's mansion into a living hell, initiating an ancient Saw-like horror story. In his fourth life, he is a princess who crowns his concubine and publicly divorces her husband. He protects his father, the king, and his younger brother, confronting treacherous officials. In his fifth life, he hates a general, mistaking him for an enemy, and is reborn to pamper the general he killed. In his sixth life, his entire family is villainous; he refuses to clear his name and charges to protect his family… In his seventh life, he is the Regent's beloved daughter, protecting his entire family… In his eighth life, he is killed by a scumbag. What, a scumbag is the male lead? Then let's change the character. The male lead is chosen by the reborn, thus perpetuating the mistaken marriage [smirk]. By day, he willingly remains trapped by his beloved; by night, he transforms into a demon-slaying queen. He slaughters all his enemies from his past life and then begins to slaughter his husband's enemies. [Thinking]

49. 49 重 Reborn: The General's Daughter's Stratagem 重生之将女谋略 Hua Xunying花寻影Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn, Ling Chuxia faced the wolves and tigers lurking in her household and a scumbag pressing her at every turn. She set her sights on the Prince of Ping, whose legs were crippled, and struck a deal for a contract marriage. She took on the scumbag and her outrageous relatives, crushing each of her past life's enemies beneath her feet. Just as she was ready to walk away after achieving her goal, the supposedly crippled prince stood up. “Leaving? Not a chance.” Ling Chuxia was backed into a co 802Reads8.6Score104Shelves

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50. 50 夫 My Husband Wants to Favor His Concubine and Cast Me Aside? I'll Wipe Out His Entire Clan 夫君想宠妾灭妻？我覆灭他全族 Nan Siyin南司音Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + household power struggles + punishing scumbags and humiliating them + satisfying revenge + the emperor’s uncle pursues his wife] In her previous life, Yang Zhao upheld the crumbling household under the name of being a daughter-in-law of the Shen family. She protected the women through the dark years of exile and devoted herself to raising her adopted son into a success. But when he finally donned his official robes, the first blade he turned was pointed at the entire Yang family. On th 4.1kReads8.8Score536Shelves

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    I recommend this one, the palace intrigue is really good, so satisfying!

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