Any Good Palace-Intrigue Stories Without Transmigration or Rebirth, Including Rebirth as a Baby? 有好看的宫斗文不要穿越重生也不要胎穿

1. 1 宫 Palace Intrigue Begins Before the Selection 宫斗从选秀前开始 A Cluster of Flowers一丛花令Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she endured a life of hardship and instability. From the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Wu’an to a government courtesan available to any man, she finally escaped a life of being passed from one man to another, only to jump from the tiger’s jaws into the wolf’s den. She walked on eggshells at every step until she finally became the real power behind the prefect’s household. But the misery of her first half of life had already left her body broken beyond repair. Only o 7.9kReads9.0Score80314d adds

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   Character Traits: A clear-headed female protagonist. Genre: Palace intrigue. Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ Main Character Relationship: Emperor & Ministers' Daughter 💕 Story Synopsis: Palace intrigue is the main theme.

2. 2 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 40.5kReads9.5Score5.4k14d adds

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   Don't be put off by the title; the male lead is incredibly gentle and the female lead is exceptionally intelligent—it's quite a good read.

3. 3 被 After They Read My Mind, the Self-Destructive Villainess Turned Over a New Leaf 被读心后，作死女配洗白了 Shi Er Lan十二阑Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted Ning Qingxun transmigrates into a book as the villainous female supporting character. To get back to her own world, she has no choice but to complete the System's missions: [Switch the female lead's medicine] [Mock the male lead for getting what he deserved] [Pretend to fall in front of the villain] … The more missions Ning Qingxun completes, the more hopeless she feels. The female lead in the book holds a grudge over every slight, the male lead is ruthless and deranged, and the villain's favor 501Reads8.6Score10114d adds

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   Highly recommended, it's absolutely amazing!

4. 4 国 The Duke Became the Regent’s Little Darling 国公大人成了摄政王的小娇包 Cat Bean Rice猫豆米Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The spoiled young heir gained the memories of a young general and discovered an obsession in his hands: whenever he saw Young Lord Jing, he wanted to touch him! But Young Lord Jing was aloof and untouchable. If you have no feelings for me, then I’ll let you go! Sheng Changge turned around and headed for the battlefield. Love had gone badly, so she would make a name for herself on the battlefield. Who says a woman can’t live without a man? Later, Young Lord Jing became regent. Sheng Changge retur 1.1kReads9.2Score19114d adds

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   You can check this out when you're looking for something to watch! It's not the kind of book you'd abandon after reading more than ten chapters!

5. 5 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 23.8kReads9.5Score2.9k14d adds

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   The only word to describe it is amazing, especially the bonus chapters.

6. 6 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 5.3kReads9.1Score43414d adds

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   It's so good! There were no misunderstandings at all, it's so sweet! The unwavering love is so enviable! The restrained yet infinitely drawn-to-you dynamic is just too captivating!!!

7. 7 嫡 The Pampered Di Daughter 嫡女娇妃 Restless Slumber怅眠Female-Channel Fanfiction2.5M WordsCompleted The original novel behind the web series The Drama Queen Has Many Suitors. “A sweet, naive heroine? An ancient-era household-intrigue drama? Are you kidding me?” Someone, please explain how a sweet, naive heroine is supposed to survive household intrigue. That one complaint somehow sent Xiao Ting into the script, where she became Su Xiangwan, the sweet, naive heroine she herself had played. And she was stuck following the tragic-romance storyline. Xiao Ting was a top star in the entertainment in 125Reads8.8Score12814d adds

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   I think it's 9.8 points.

8. 8 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 84.2kReads9.5Score9.7k14d adds

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   The first is a female-centric, empowering novel. The female lead is intelligent, the plot is exciting and won't disappoint. Her goal is clear: to reach the highest position in the harem. She's not love-struck and has a masterful grasp on the emperor male lead. The second is a "wife-chasing" story where the female lead is gentle and kind, a true "white moonlight" in everyone's heart. Everything she does is for the sake of returning home; her claims of love are all lies to the male lead. She's very clear-headed and only wants to go home! You'll regret not reading this one; it's truly different from other novels, not the cliché of "you torment me a thousand times, yet I still love you like my first love." The third is a traditional ancient romance novel where the second male lead rises to power. The male lead appears relatively late, so don't mistake him for the first. He's the only one who never harms or slanders the female lead. Whether she's in a daze or after she regains her senses, he loves her wholeheartedly. Later, after she realizes her feelings, she's very proactive; it's a mutual love. If you like this kind of story, try reading a few chapters; you'll definitely want to keep reading!

9. 9 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 21.3kReads9.3Score2k14d adds
10. 10 二 Married Again, Falling Under Her Spell 二嫁，诱她沉沦 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins + He pursues her after losing her + Second male lead wins her heart + Traditional historical romance + Fictional setting + Characters and story are entirely fictional] The Xie family’s cousin, Liu Wen Yin, was a stunning beauty, but she was also a fool. Because her birth chart was considered too auspicious, she was promised as a concubine to Xie An when she came of age. Unhappy with his elders’ arrangement, Xie An got engaged to a woman from a prominent family and pushed 2.3kReads8.9Score26014d 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 protagonist is incredibly clever and resourceful, the kind of woman even transmigrated or reborn women can't beat.

12. 12 穿 Reborn as the Empress Dowager, I Just Want to Take It Easy 穿成太后只想咸鱼 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted “Pay attention: this is a story with a strong female lead, no male lead, and no romance.” After transmigrating, she became the most exalted woman in Yun Zhao. She thought she could live a carefree life of wealth and luxury, but danger closed in from every side, with pitfalls everywhere. It was not just her reputation at stake, but her life. The emperor dreams of ruling in his own right? Here, take the imperial seal. Go play by yourself, kid! The consorts are fighting for power in the palace? Tos 15.5kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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    It's really good, you won't regret getting into it.

13. 13 救 Help! The Mad Prince Wants to Cut Out My Kidney for His Drink! 救命，疯批王爷要割我腰子下酒！ Tart Candy糖酸酸Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + spoiling and protecting each other + comedy + no saintly heroine + sweet romance!] On the very first day after Qiao Ranran transmigrates, she takes her sister’s place and marries the brutal Prince Zhennan. On their wedding night, she sets fire to his bridal chamber and ransacks it for every valuable she can find. After she’s caught and brought back, she pretends to be an idiot. “Men, they’re all men. So many men, hehe!” “So she really is an idiot. Then cut out her kidney and s 3.7kReads9.0Score33714d adds

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14. 14 后 Palace Schemes: The Concubine's Road to Power 后宫谋：步步贵妃路 Leng Chu冷初Ancient Romance213k WordsOngoing Yun Lan only wants to be a good palace maid, so that when she turns twenty-five, she can leave the palace and marry the man she loves. But in the end, it all comes to nothing. After an accident makes her the emperor’s consort, Yun Lan finds herself surrounded by the palace harem’s schemes and treachery. Again and again, she falls into danger, and again and again, the emperor saves her. Everyone thinks the emperor’s interest in her is only a passing fancy, but once he begins to cherish her, he do 5Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    These are all very good palace intrigue books.

15. 15 深 A Concubine's Rise to Power in the Imperial Harem 深宫庶女上位记 Leng Chu冷初Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted She was the illegitimate daughter of a fifth-rank official, and one day she entered the palace as a consort; The struggle was not confined to men. The battles between women were always the cruelest of all; These women were intelligent, beautiful, and well-born; For love, wealth, and power beyond compare, they fought each other to the death, even turning against their own sisters and leaving their youth and beauty amid the red walls and green-tiled roofs of the palace; 863Reads8.4Score10514d adds
16. 16 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
17. 17 重 Reborn to Scheme for a Flourishing Era 重生之盛世妃谋 Clouds Gather, Thirsting for Rain积云渴雨Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted To preserve her family's honor, she is sent into the palace to help her aunt, the favored consort, win the emperor's favor and seize power, and to put her own cousin on the throne. Who could have guessed that he would turn around and marry her cousin as his empress? After exhausting every scheme, she ends up losing her closest kin to a tragic death. Then, amid a great fire, she returns to the days before she entered the palace. Lou Huayu gazes at the enemies from her past life, lowers her head, 310Reads8.3Score10914d adds
18. 18 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 26.2kReads9.4Score4.4k14d adds

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    This book is quite good, the writing is superb.

19. 19 穿 After She Transmigrates into a Book, the Noble Consort Is Forced to Raise the Villainous Tyrant 穿书后，贵妃被迫娇养反派暴君 A Little Meatball一个肉团Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Completed] Su Yijin, a veteran supporting actress, has transmigrated into a book once again. When she opens her eyes, she is breathtakingly beautiful and on the pampered darling route, backed by powerful connections. Her father is a general who guards the nation, her mother is the Junyang Commandery Princess, and her maternal grandfather is a prince of a different surname... With the heroine's script in hand, Su Yijin takes down the green tea and kicks the fake innocent aside, then throws herse 1.4kReads9.0Score28914d adds

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    Story Recommendation Star

20. 20 凤 The Phoenix Stratagem 凤凰策 Jun Yao君夭Ancient Romance816k WordsCompleted Her Majesty the Empress takes a man and makes him a substitute for the one she loves... The man she loves is as hard as iron and as cold as ice. The Empress is peerlessly beautiful and has won the realm, yet she cannot win the heart of the man she loves. But on a night dressed in red, she plays the part of a reckless emperor and abducts a man who resembles her beloved, bringing him back to the palace. From then on, he becomes the Empress's male consort, the only one in her harem. But who could 131Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    This is excellent; you won't regret watching it.

21. 21 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 2.4kReads8.9Score69714d adds

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    I love how the male lead, Prince Zhao, and the female lead become stronger and stronger.

22. 22 王 The Princess Consort Is Poor and Miserable, and Loves to Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger 王妃她又穷又苦，还喜欢扮猪吃虎 Knowing My Heart安知我意Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted Wen Yu, the chancellor's son famous throughout the capital, was a good-for-nothing who spent all day shirking his studies and loafing around. The night before, her father had just dragged her out of a brothel. The next day, she passed the imperial examinations and came first. Not a single person in the capital believed she could place first. They all marveled that she had such a good father! Even Wen Yu herself found it hard to believe. She couldn't help asking her father, “Did you bribe the exa 4.8kReads9.2Score49714d adds

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    The story is original and engaging.

23. 23 清 Qing Transmigration: The Fourth Prince’s Cherished Young Concubine Rises Through the Ranks 清穿：四爷宠着的小格格一路高升 Salty Fish Qi咸鱼柒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Alternate Qing Dynasty + mutual devotion + heroine has a halo + lavish, exclusive pampering] The heroine’s story: After the college entrance exams, Song Xirou, who loved reading time-travel stories set in the Qing dynasty, went to sleep and transmigrated. She became a concubine of Kangxi’s fourth son, the historical Consort Mao, whose two daughters died young and who was never favored. At first, Song Xirou figured that as Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen’s first woman, she might not be loved, but 4.7kReads9.0Score34114d adds

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    Recommended rating: ★★★★★

24. 24 公 The Pitiful, Possessive Boy the Princess Used to Torment Returns Home to Inherit the Throne 公主渣的病娇小可怜回家继承皇位 Heavenly Azure Yunji天苍纭极Ancient Romance569k WordsCompleted [Insanely Sweet! Seductive! Flirty Romance! Strong Female Lead!] The eldest princess of Great Chu is alluring to the bone, bewitching and soul-capturing, unhinged and ruthless, and full of schemes. She is a bloodthirsty flower of hell with power over the court. The Ninth Prince of Great Qi seems harmless, as lovely as a painting, but is possessive, obsessive, scheming, and sinister: a fox who swallows people whole. Everyone in the capital knows that Princess Feng Wan keeps a secret male lover. H 564Reads9.2Score10614d adds

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    It looks amazing, I'll put it on.

25. 25 有 There’s a Kind of Harem Called Consort De 有种后宫叫德妃 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted All Wu Yalanqi wants in this life is to be a good palace maid. To become one, she's even willing to risk her life and trick the emperor. Certain she's doomed, she opens her eyes and finds herself lying on the imperial bed... Everyone thinks she's nothing but a pawn the emperor is using to spite his new empress and the court officials after the death of his beloved first wife. But Xuanye cherishes this pawn in the palm of his hand, and keeps her there for a lifetime. 2.3kReads9.0Score25114d adds

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    I personally think it's very good, although you might not be able to get into it at first.

26. 26 嘘 Shh! The Tyrant Is Secretly Spoiling His Little Sweetheart Again 嘘！暴君又在偷偷宠他的小娇娇 A Little Milk Kitty一只小奶喵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiaojiao, a genius alchemist with an overprotective older brother, was cherished and spoiled from childhood. But after failing to survive her tribulation, she transmigrated into a despised imperial consort, entrusted to the emperor by her dying brother after he saved the emperor’s life. The emperor gave her a cold look. “I can only be your brother. Don’t even think of me as anything else!” Yun Jiaojiao blinked, looking pitiful on the outside but secretly thrilled. She cautiously tested him 7.6kReads8.9Score81814d adds

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    I personally prefer

27. 27 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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    This is absolutely fantastic! Every character is so well-developed! You won't regret buying it!

28. 28 外 The Outer Wife 外室之妻 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Gu Zheng was at her wit’s end with the way her stepmother kept causing trouble. Even though the man looked down on her, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and marry him. She thought she was destined to be a supporting female character in this world, so she lived by the rules and knew her place. Then, in the blink of an eye, her husband turned out to be the Duke’s illegitimate son! He was about to be acknowledged by the family and become the young duke, but the ducal household looked down on 1.1kReads9.0Score32814d adds

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    If you're into time-travel novels, I highly recommend this book.

29. 29 重 Reborn as a Beloved Young Lady, I’m Busy Protecting My Husband 重生娇女护夫忙 Half-Tael Zen Heart半两禅心Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Cheng Fang was loved by both her parents and should have lived a peaceful life. Then, in a single night, her family was destroyed, and she was cast into the world of vice. Xiao Jingchen was a prince of royal blood and should have ascended the throne. But he was plotted against and died young. When Cheng Fang awakens from a dream, she vows to protect her parents and her family. Cheng Fang is reborn, and Xiao Jingchen’s life changes from that moment on. One devotes herself to shaping her family’s 349Reads9.0Score10314d adds

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    It's a very good read, with delicate writing. I felt it was a bit wordy at first, but I liked it more and more as I read on.

30. 30 重 Reborn, I Made My Ex-Husband's Imperial Uncle Come Fight for My Hand 重生后我让前夫皇叔来抢亲 Molten Honey Candy流心蜜糖Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted This novel has been adapted into the short drama Petals Fall, Fireflies Appear, now streaming on Hongguo Short Drama and Tomato Novel. [Rebirth + physician consort + punishing scum + sweet romance + wish fulfillment + equally matched leads + devoted couple] Original title: After Being Reborn, I Had My Ex-Husband's Royal Uncle Come Claim Me In her previous life, she was tricked by a scoundrel into marrying into Prince Cheng's household, only to bring ruin upon the entire Su Duke's family. Reborn 5.4kReads9.3Score98714d adds
31. 31 王 The Princess Consort Wants a Divorce Every Day 王妃日日想和离 Hot Palace Lady热宫娘娘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ye Feiwan was sent to a secluded courtyard by Feng Qing and died in despair. She never expected to be reborn after their marriage had already been arranged. Ye Feiwan refuses to fall in love again. She causes trouble, “flirts around,” finds concubines for Feng Qing, and keeps her distance from him, all for the sake of getting a divorce. She never expected that Feng Qing would finally be angered into agreeing to the divorce, only to mysteriously change his mind the next day 4.1kReads8.5Score39114d adds

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    [OK][OK][OK][OK]

32. 32 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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    They're mostly reincarnation stories, and the male lead is very doting on the female lead.

33. 33 穿 I Became a Disgraced Consort, But That Night the Emperor Chose Me 穿成失宠贵妃，当晚就被翻绿头牌 Cherry Yo樱桃哟Ancient Romance584k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + sweet romance] Just after inheriting her family fortune and preparing to enjoy life, Shen Yan somehow transmigrated into the body of a consort who was about to fall out of favor and die unjustly. Cursing her luck, Shen Yan quickly took up the System and launched a full-scale campaign to win the emperor's favor. The consort, usually arrogant and domineering, transformed into a considerate, bashful yet haughty beauty, all sweet and delicate. When her captivating catlike eyes fel 309Reads7.9Score—14d adds
34. 34 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
35. 35 重 Reborn: The Noble Consort Is Getting More and More Unrestrained 重生后，贵妃娘娘她越来越放肆了 Little Wang Loves Spare Ribs小王爱吃排骨Ancient Romance290k WordsCompleted Dotingly favored at first, the only one later. Readers who insist on spotless heroines, beware. The heroine is spoiled and selfish, and isn't a good person in every sense of the word. Shen Sisi has come back to life, in the second year of Xiao Zhuo's reign. Didn't he use her as a shield against her cousin, who thought of her as nothing more than a cousin? This time, she plans to live well. Just as she's getting ready to show what she can do, she wonders: Wait, where's my rival? You useless empe 2.2kReads7.7Score11714d adds
36. 36 清 Qing Transmigration: The Noble Consort Takes Down Consort De and Becomes Empress Dowager 清穿：贵妃娘娘她灭了德妃成太后 My Feelings for You卿我意Ancient Romance873k WordsCompleted [Child-rearing (not self-sacrificing; willing to go after her mother, but never schemes against children) + Harem intrigue] After transmigrating into the Qing Dynasty as Noble Consort Tongjia during the reign of Kangxi, Ruirui's first thought was to go find that poor child... Ruirui didn't like the Qing Dynasty. But if she had to choose one person in all of Great Qing, it would be the Fourth Prince, later the Yongzheng Emperor. Not because she liked him, but because she felt for him. She felt fo 14.3kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    It's good, but it's still being updated.

37. 37 重 Reborn and Cherished: The Cool-Hearted Hostage Princess Turns the Tables 重生嫡宠：清冷质子妃要翻天 Li Shushu璃书书Ancient Romance247k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Su Wanqin spent her whole life muddleheaded, letting her aunt arrange her fate for her. Only before she died did she realize just how foolishly she'd lived: she'd allowed her father's talents to be buried and condemned her own brother to spend his life in a wheelchair. She had lived in a daze that time around, but what would happen if she got another chance? If she could live her life again, all she wanted was for her father and brother to be safe and sound. But then she di 64Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    The writing is smooth, sweet, and beautiful.

38. 38 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

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    It's really super good, so sweet, I really like the male lead.

39. 39 深 The Black Lotus of the Imperial Harem Goes on a Killing Spree 深宫黑莲花她杀疯了 Hungry Dodo呆头鹅饿了Ancient Romance330k WordsOngoing Warning: Readers who want both leads to be devoted only to each other, beware. This is a palace intrigue novel where everyone is evil. There is no sweet romance. A truly heartless, faithless scumbag of a hero vs. a truly ruthless and vicious heroine. The emperor's eldest son's birth mother? The empress? The legitimate son? Consort Zhuang? The emperor's favorite consort? A childhood sweetheart? The empress dowager's niece? Jiang Qingjiu will be merciful: those who obey may stay, and those who don 8Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    It's very, very beautiful.

40. 40 来 Someone Open the Coffin! The Prince Says This King Can Still Be Saved 来人开棺，王妃说本王还有救 He Sui Sui河岁岁Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted What? I transmigrated as an elite military doctor, but now I'm supposed to be buried alive with the prince? And the coffin is going to be sealed twice? Have you all lost your minds? Si Yeyun shoved open the coffin lid and beat the villains to a pulp, every punch landing hard. Xuanyuan Jing, still lying inside the coffin, tapped on the lid. “Open it. The princess says this prince can still be saved!” 4.1kReads9.1Score86114d adds

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    It's a really good show, the plot is great, I'm at a loss for words, it's just really good, except the updates are a little slow.

41. 41 重 Reborn, I Became the Chief Minister’s Beloved Darling 重生后，我成了首辅家的团宠 Little Green Apricot青杏小Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shen Cao gave everything she had to her parents and family, only to be met with their cold indifference. Given another chance at life, she decided to live only for herself. She just wanted to get married as soon as possible and stop longing for so-called family affection. But something was strange. In her previous life, her parents and brothers had treated her like a stranger, yet in this life they were all competing to be good to her. What was going on? And she was suppose 48Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    This is definitely the one.

42. 42 逸 The Cold Princess Consort of Prince Yi 逸王的冷妃 Smoky Trees by the Cold River寒江烟树Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The powerful Yulong Kingdom's noble and handsome Prince Yi, Ye Qiansheng, is determined to reclaim the throne that belongs to him. He forms a marriage alliance with Leng Ruohan, the long-lost legitimate daughter of the cold Grand Tutor Leng, to whom he is already betrothed. Leng Ruohan is the aloof leader of Suye Palace, the martial world's foremost criminal organization. As the two spend time together, the haughty prince finds himself indulging her in every way... 714Reads8.5Score10014d adds

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    Synopsis: The story is engaging, fast-paced, and the romance between the male and female leads develops gradually. Recommendation rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

43. 43 我 The Couple I Ship Broke Up Again 我磕的cp又be了 You Ji尤嵇Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted Jiang Xueying transmigrated into a book after dying suddenly from staying up too late. She ended up in a tragic romance where the male lead is killed by the sickly, obsessive male supporting character, who is then killed by the heroine. She herself is the heroine’s ill-fated younger sister, a cannon-fodder character who dies unjustly! Her mission is to do everything she can to get the leads their happy ending and stop the obsessive male supporting character, Luo Ying, from causing trouble! Luo Y 2.5kReads9.1Score28414d adds

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    The plot is very good.

44. 44 小 The Concubine-Born Daughter of a Minor Official's Family 小官家的庶女 Wind-Blown Rabbit风吹兔子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted After dying in battle at the end of the world, she was reborn as a concubine-born daughter in an ancient official's household. The household intrigues and fights for favor were someone else's concern. Li Xia spent her days getting her monthly allowance from her stepmother, eating and drinking, and catching a show. Life was carefree. After unexpectedly saving someone at the Lantern Festival, Li Xia's carefree days came to an end. By day, she was a sheltered young lady who never left the inner qua 4.2kReads9.0Score34214d adds

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    It looks really good!!!

45. 45 离 Unbelievable! The Violent Prince Has His Eyes on a Country Girl 离谱！暴戾王爷盯上了乡下丫头 Mu Yihua Ting木易华庭Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted A sanda coach had barely transmigrated to ancient times when she followed her widowed mother into a remarriage, joining a prestigious family as a concubine. What was that young master of the extended family’s problem? Why did he keep making things difficult for her? What had she ever done to offend him? On her very first day in the household, that young master threatened her into becoming his maid. The heroine said, "Hey! Do you really think I'm your maid? A little pretense is enough. Besides, I 5.4kReads9.0Score53714d adds

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    It's so good, you'll regret it if you don't watch it!

46. 46 身 Body Swap: The God of War Prince Takes Over My Household Battles 身体互换：战神王爷替我宅斗 Clear Breeze Begonia清风海棠Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [1v1, Fun Romantic Comedy, HE, Wise and Cool-Headed Young Lady vs. Adorable God of War Prince, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] The people of the Jiang household notice that their young lady has been acting strangely lately. The young lady used to be quiet and gentle. Now she’s still quiet, but there’s a murderous aura about her. In the garden, her sweet-talking younger sister affectionately reaches to link arms with her. Ye Zhan dodges at once, her voice full of disdain. “If you want to talk, then ta 10.7kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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    Recommended, upvote!

47. 47 系 System: The Savage Lands Crown Princess Just Wants to Herd Sheep 系统：蛮荒太子妃只想放羊 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Ambition Isn't Great: Just You and the World A Qi is clever and innocent. Her eldest brother is honest and just wants enough to eat; her second brother is sharp and wants to see the world. Their aunt is always fierce when chopping wood, their father is a wonderful cook, and their grandfather can recognize twenty characters, though he gets thirteen of them wrong. Their ambitions weren't great, but somehow they ended up winning the world. Content warnings: ... 29.9kReads9.6Score3.8k14d adds

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    The first book is very good.

48. 48 不 Never Grow Old Like a Pair of Lovebirds 不学鸳鸯老 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted Yin Huayue was a dog the Zhuang family had sent to watch over him and keep him under their thumb. She was cold-blooded and hypocritical, always wearing a smile so false it hurt to look at. She dressed him, combed his hair, stood guard at his door, and lit his lamps. For ten out of every twelve hours, Li Jingyun thought about how to make her leave. But later... She really did leave. And he panicked. Morning and evening, I long to be with you; the wind has no pity for the hardy grass. I would rat 794Reads8.9Score15714d adds
49. 49 无 Boundless 无疆 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted As the Eastern Depot’s second-in-command, Su Mu has crawled out of a mountain of corpses. She’s brimming with bloodlust, sees nothing but the dead, is ruthless in her methods, and has never lost. Until she meets her sworn enemy, Shen Dongzhan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. They fight over account books, storm bandit dens, hunt for tribute goods, and quell rebellions. Neither is willing to yield. A broken silver hairpin brings to light a miscarriage of justice from more than twe 933Reads9.0Score12114d adds
50. 50 颜 Miss Yan Sways Her Hips, and the Chaste Heir’s Heart Races 颜四小姐一扭腰，禁欲世子心乱跳 Wei Cangzhu未苍竹Ancient Romance621k WordsCompleted [Complete, with a perfect ending!] [Strong male and female leads]+ [Devoted to each other]+ [Flirting both ways]+ [Sweet romance] The first time they met, he was tied up in a pleasure house. She reached out and stroked his face, saying plainly that he was handsome. He gritted his teeth, wanting to skin her alive and tear her limb from limb. The second time they met, she pinned him down in her boudoir. She teased him playfully, declaring that he was as fragrant and soft as warm jade, yet could r 516Reads8.8Score10214d adds

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    Super beautiful

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