Ever Since I Read Palace Intrigue Stories, I Can't Stop. 自从看了宫斗文，再也出不来了。

1. 1 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 3.5kReads9.1Score349Shelves

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   The female protagonist mistakenly identified her savior in her past life and was murdered. She is reborn and reincarnates as the male protagonist. He gets his wish in the second chapter! [Learned] She discovers the male protagonist is her savior, and he unconditionally favors her, showering her with affection. The female protagonist is intelligent and won't do anything foolish. This isn't a mindless novel. I'm Nuanyou, warm and comforting, and all the best books are here.

2. 2 重 Reborn and Doted On: The Sickly Prince Is Too Good at Flirting 重生娇宠：病娇王爷太能撩 Nuo Nuozi诺诺子Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Are Each Other’s First, Yandere, Transmigration] [Reborn Yandere Prince vs. Purehearted Transmigrated Princess Consort] In his previous life, he pursued power single-mindedly, trusted the wrong people, and hurt the woman he loved. He even made a mistake he could never take back. In this life, he is ruthless toward his enemies and has killed countless people. His only wish is to spend his life with her. Lin Wanwan unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of a six-year-o 766Reads9.1Score103Shelves

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   This book is really good; the author's logic is superb, and it's already completed, so you can read it without worry. [Smirk]

3. 3 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 sweet! Rebirth novel (completed)

4. 4 王 A Concubine’s Daily Struggle to Stay Alive in the Prince’s Manor 王府侍妾的苟命日常 Panda Little Moneybags熊猫小财迷Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Intense Household Intrigue + A Touch of Ensemble Cast + Plot-Driven + Everyone Has Eight Hundred Schemes] After transmigrating into the body of a concubine in the Prince of Jing's residence, Xie Run only wants to live in peace and, ideally, reach a hundred years old. At first, everything in the prince's residence is orderly. The prince shares his favor equally, the princess consort's position is secure, and the secondary consorts and concubines know their place. Who could have guessed that ever 23kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves
5. 5 穿 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 105.4kReads9.4Score12.3kShelves
6. 6 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 story deserves a name; the protagonist is clear-headed, the supporting characters are not unintelligent, and their scheming doesn't come across as childish.

7. 7 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Was Doted on by a Tyrant 被拐后，我被暴君娇养了 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Scheming tyrant × sweet, delicate princess] [Sweet historical romance] [Rekindled love] Gu Jinzhi ran away on the day she was supposed to marry an elderly prince. She had intended to seek refuge with her second brother, but in her panic she ran straight into the territory of a tyrant in Yongzhou! Xiao Heng looked at the delicate young woman in the snow and gave a scornful laugh. “She's barely a teenager, and that old prince would still lay his hands on her?!” Gu Jinzhi decided to escape his clu 5.1kReads9.2Score560Shelves

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   It's so good-looking, haha!

8. 8 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 325Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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9. 9 疯 Mad Empress: I’ll Be the Harem’s Number One White Lotus 疯批皇后，争做后宫第一白莲花 Luo Zhi洛枝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a fictional setting + highly intelligent heroine in palace intrigue + face-slapping + a volatile, multifaceted personality + not a clean romance] Lin Junxue transmigrated to the Xie Dynasty, an era that had never existed in history, and ended up as an unloved empress who had no idea how she died. She’d thought she was a powerless, unloved empress, but it turned out the original owner’s father was a first-rank military marquis, a loyal servant of the court for three generatio 24kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of an unfavored empress. The original owner's father was a first-rank military marquis, her brother a young general, and she had a sister-in-law with unimaginable wealth. The female protagonist doesn't understand why the original owner could squander such a favorable situation—it turns out it was due to her damned love-struck mind! Watch how the female protagonist, like a cunning scheming woman, secures her position as empress! In this book, the emperor is genuinely suspicious and not easy to win over. The female protagonist faces the emperor's tests at every step, which is truly impressive! The female protagonist is very clear-headed!

10. 10 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 really great! The book has a very fresh theme, not a clichéd plot. I feel like I'll read it 3 or 4 times!

11. 11 渣 You Can Keep That Trash King. I'll Marry His Imperial Uncle in Style 渣王你爱送给你，华丽转身嫁皇叔 One Dashing Stroke帅的一撇Ancient Romance297k WordsCompleted The rating has just come out a little low, but don't worry, it'll rise soon. [Both are pure] [He'll regret it endlessly] [Crush the scum] [Doted on by everyone] [Pin the Imperial Uncle against the wall] In her past life, she was an orphan who endured every hardship the world had to offer. No one cared for her or loved her. She had no friends or family, was utterly alone, and in an age when connections ruled, she could only struggle to make her way on her own. How unfortunate she was... After 732Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    This palace intrigue drama is really good!

12. 12 复 Revenge and Rebirth: The Legitimate Daughter Scores a Triple Kill from the Start 复仇重生：嫡女开局拿三杀 Peng Chen芃尘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Clever, ruthless heroine + gentle, devoted-to-his-wife hero who grows over time] [Both reborn | One-on-one romance | Sweet indulgence | Revenge and rebirth | Satisfying face-slapping] [There are no love rivals between the leads, so read without worry.] A trap disguised as love led her to devote herself in her previous life to helping a scumbag rise to the throne. In the end, once she was no longer useful, he had her brutally disemboweled for her unborn child. Both the baby and she died a horrif 4.9kReads9.3Score744Shelves

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    Not bad, it looks pretty good.

13. 13 清 Consort De in the Qing Dynasty: One Small Goal, Become Empress Dowager 清穿德妃：定个小目标，先当太后 The White Coat Has Given Up白大褂它摆烂了Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Not a devoted-couple story, not exclusive pampering, not a childbearing plot, no golden finger, not a wish-fulfillment story. Don’t read if you dislike that. There are no golden fingers whatsoever. The heroine transmigrates, she is not reborn! The story breaks up historical Emperor Yongzheng’s official pairing, but Empress Xiaojingxian will get a happy ending. The author is still growing, so if you don’t like the early chapters, you can skip ahead. Readers say the later writing is better.] (The 2.1kReads9.2Score203Shelves

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    I'm recommending this myself, but the current rating isn't high. It's not a system/space/golden finger story, not a clean-cut, exclusive-love, or child-rearing story, and it's not a wish-fulfillment novel. If you don't like this kind of story, you can avoid it; it's a slow-burn, long-term narrative.

14. 14 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 87.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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    These two books are amazing, the female lead is very smart.

15. 15 毒 The Poisonous Consort Goes on a Killing Spree: The Tyrant Begs Her to Go Easy 毒妃杀疯了：暴君求轻虐 Qin Qin Can't Write秦秦不会写Ancient Romance112k WordsOngoing [Strong heroine + revenge + palace intrigue + satisfying read] Six years ago, Qin Qingqian's father stumbled upon a scandal in the imperial palace, and the Empress ordered his entire family wiped out. That night, flames soared into the sky, and blood stained the place where she had grown up. She narrowly escaped, but from then on carried an overwhelming grudge of blood and vengeance. She concealed her identity and lay low in the darkness. Six years later, the Emperor fell gravely ill and took to —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 十 Ten Years of Innocence, a Century of Love (Two Volumes) 十年懵懂百年心（全两册） Li Lixiang李李翔Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted Editor's Recommendation: A tearjerking masterpiece by Li Lixiang, a leading writer of online romance novels, returns in a remastered edition! Resentment turns to obsession, love brings the pain of parting. Falling blossoms are indifferent, and fate toys with us, but I insist on breaking through this barrier! The Moon over the West River: People often speak of the deepest love in this world, and now I think of this devotion. Ten years of youthful confusion feel like a hundred years; grievances an 109Reads9.3Score—Shelves
17. 17 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 203.8kReads9.7Score25.2kShelves
18. 18 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
19. 19 穿EN After Becoming the Villainess, I Clear My Name Every Day 穿成恶女后每天都在洗白 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Darling + Adorable Kids + Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy]: Transmigrating into a lovesick woman, Tang Zhuyun wakes up in the middle of a scene where she’s climbing into a man’s bed. She turns around and runs. Forget this bed, she’s not getting in! Who needs a man when her father is the top scholar, her brother is the top scholar, and even her son will be the top scholar? They’ll protect her, so she can do whatever she wants! As a master physician, she’ll focus on her career, save lives, and k 33.8kReads9.3Score4.7kShelves
20. 20 世 The Crown Prince's Consort Turns Dark After Being Reborn 世子妃重生后黑化了 A Drunken Glance at the Glazed Moon一醉琉月Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Fake and real heiresses] Chu Miao was born the eldest legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's residence, but her life was switched at birth with a village woman's daughter. When her family finds her, she becomes a pawn of her parents and the imperial family. She is deceived into marrying Xiao Rongjin, the legitimate son of the Prince of Pingnan. Her father-in-law is a war god who has never known 7.4kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    If you enjoy palace intrigue, this is worth watching; you won't regret it.

21. 21 妾 The Concubine’s Code of Conduct 妾室职业守则 Su Yun苏芸Ancient Romance638k WordsCompleted Ke Rong is a dedicated, third-rate actress who transmigrates and becomes a concubine in a prince’s household. The handsome, dashing prince provides her with food and lodging, occasionally shares her bed, and even pays her a monthly salary for doing nothing. She cannot quit this job and leave, and it would be hard to find another one if she did... Ke Rong decides that she must do her job as a “concubine” conscientiously and diligently, lest she get fired and lose the chance to live a leisurely, 716Reads8.3Score105Shelves

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    The female lead is really clear-headed

22. 22 娘 Her Majesty Is Bewitchingly Beautiful, Reigns over the Six Palaces, and Takes the Empress's Throne! 娘娘千娇百媚，宠冠六宫坐后位！ It's Bing'er是冰儿啊Ancient Romance632k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + clear-headed heroine + not the emperor’s sole favorite at first, but his only favorite later] Su Mei never imagined she would transmigrate into a harem-intrigue novel, let alone as the lowest-ranking palace concubine. If she wants a better life, she has to cling tightly to the emperor’s coattails. At first, the emperor is interested in her only because of her alluring face. Later, he summons her more often because she is delicate and soft, and somehow he develops feelings for t 397Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    It looks pretty good in front of you

23. 23 卿 Qing Chen's Scheme 卿宸谋 Southward, Where the Shepherd's Flute Plays南有牧笛笙Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [Not a virginal romance, not a wish-fulfillment story. Read with caution! A story that could loosely be called an ancient Cinderella tale] [Traditional Historical Palace Intrigue]+ [Rich Plot]+ [A Mix of Sweetness and Heartbreak]+ [Slow-Burning Happy Ending] Autumn, Year Seventeen of the Nanyan era. The late emperor passed away, and his eleventh son, Xiao Yuning, ascended the throne, ushering in the Minghe era. In the third year of Minghe, the court decreed that officials of the fourth rank and 1.2kReads8.9Score119Shelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese palace intrigue, no reincarnation, no time travel. New book!

24. 24 九 The Nine-Phoenix Hairpin 九凤钗 Apples Don't Like Meatballs苹果不爱吃丸子Ancient Romance778k WordsCompleted Song Zhu was once a lost royal treasure hidden in the forest, but fate sent her by a twist of circumstance into the palace of her enemies. On one side were the hatred and grievances between their countries; on the other, she found herself slowly sinking deeper and deeper into Mo Jingyuan’s love. Mo Jingyuan drank the plum blossom wine Song Zhu had brewed with her own hands. Dark red blood welled from the corner of his lips. “Azhu, let the grudges of the previous generation end with us. Give bir 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Song Zhu was originally a royal jewel lost in the forest, but fate led her by a twist of fate into the palace of her enemy. Torn between national and personal hatred, and the gradual descent into love with Mo Jingyuan, she found herself sinking deeper and deeper. Mo Jingyuan drank the plum blossom wine brewed by Song Zhu herself, dark red blood welling from the corner of his lips. "Ah Zhu," he said, "let's settle the grudges of the previous generation here. Give birth to the child, and I will hand over my empire to him." (Super good read)

25. 25 苟 Once We’re Rich, We’ll Take Care of Our Sisters 苟富贵，养姐妹 Changdao Tea and Foam长岛茶与沫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ridiculous comedy] [No romance] [Food fiction] [Everyday money-making] (Synopsis: “By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Empress Shen has harmed the imperial heir, a crime beyond forgiveness. She is to be confined to the Cold Palace and reflect on her actions. So decreed!” Xu Yao: … Shen Ning: ???? Kid, got a lot of questions, huh? The commotion caught Shen Ning’s attention. She turned around and eyed Pei Xingchuan, dressed head to toe in black. “An assassin??” Pei Xingchuan: “…” Woul 5.1kReads9.4Score532Shelves

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    No romantic pairing, comedic alternate universe

26. 26 报 Report to the Prince Regent: The Boss Specializes in Treating Infertility 报告摄政王：大佬她专治不孕不育 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The heir to the Xuanling family unexpectedly becomes the most beloved legitimate daughter of the Chancellor’s household from a thousand years ago. Mu Youyue has mastered the art of Xuanling to perfection. She can command ghosts, revive the dead, and restore flesh to bones. She clearly has the pampered, laid-back life of a beloved darling all laid out, yet people keep showing up to get themselves killed. Very well, with time on her hands, she might as well... Sharpen her blade with one hand and c 6.3kReads9.4Score917Shelves

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    These books are all alright.

27. 27 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 3.3kReads9.2Score300Shelves
28. 28 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 45.4kReads9.5Score5.7kShelves
29. 29 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 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1kShelves
30. 30 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 8.9kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
31. 31 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
32. 32 国 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 20Reads9.2Score168Shelves

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    It features both grand visions of the nation and a vivid portrayal of human nature, depicting desire, betrayal, perseverance, and compromise.

33. 33 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 5kReads9.3Score532Shelves

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    I think these two books are pretty good. The ideas are clear, the readers are intelligent, and there are no clichéd plots. Let's go for them!

34. 34 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 118kReads9.5Score11.2kShelves

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    Come quick, it's beautiful!

35. 35 双 The Two-Faced Buddha 双面佛子 Linghua Dance菱花舞Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted A female PhD reborn in the womb × a scheming young marquis Transmigration + physician heroine + both leads devoted only to each other + sweet romance He Jiaojiao, legitimate daughter of the Yong’an Marquis’s household, is set up by her former fiancé, And ends up sharing a room with Zhou Yunshen, the Zhenwei Marquis who has renounced the world to become a monk**! He says he searched for her for six years, and from now on, he’ll never let her go again! At the Peony Banquet, she is framed and falls 555Reads6.5Score109Shelves
36. 36 重 Reborn as a Medical Consort: The Cold Emperor's Uncle's Cherished One 重生医妃，高冷皇叔心尖宠 Grinning Cutie呲牙咧嘴萌Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + sweet romance + taking down scumbags + power fantasy] Lu Wushuang was probably the unluckiest person in the transmigration crowd. In her previous life, she deliberately acted foolish and made herself look ugly for a scumbag, hiding her brilliance just to escape the man who cherished her above all else. She could have had a life with cheat-like advantages, but instead she wrecked it herself, and in the end even caused that man to die pierced by countless arrows for her! Reborn, she wil 679Reads9.1Score121Shelves

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    Speechless, not afraid of being fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

37. 37 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 56.9kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves

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    ⭐① Palace intrigue + not a clean romance + later-stage exclusive favor + time travel. The female lead is a concubine's daughter who enters the palace. She is very clear-headed and knows what she wants. In three years, she climbs step by step from the rank of talented woman to the rank of imperial concubine. When the male lead first met her, he only thought she had some beauty, but later he was attracted to her charming and alluring style. Little did he know that he would never tire of looking at her in this life. ② In her previous life, the female lead was wandering and walking on thin ice. She spent her whole life to become the actual person in charge of the household. In this life, she decides to enter the palace and become the most noble woman in the world.

38. 38 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 7.7kReads9.0Score763Shelves
39. 39 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves

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    "The Golden Branch": A New Favorite in Ancient Romance, a Love-Hate Entanglement Amidst Tumultuous Times I. Plot: Perilous and Thrilling The story of "The Golden Branch" is set in an ancient dynasty where imperial power reigns supreme and powerful clans abound. The heroine, a noblewoman of the highest order, should have enjoyed a life of luxury under the protection of the court. However, the gears of fate quietly turn, and a sudden palace coup shatters the peace. She falls from her lofty position, becoming the object of contention and scheming among various factions. The male protagonist is either a renowned and mysterious swordsman or a rising young talent in the court. He and the heroine meet by chance and are thus drawn into this complex court intrigue. In their escape and struggle, the two join hands, evading the pursuit of the court's henchmen while guarding against the treacherous attacks of various factions. From escaping from pursuit through secluded passages to skillfully navigating the bustling city, the plot is fast-paced and fraught with peril. As the story unfolds, they gradually uncover a shocking secret hidden deep within the palace, a secret that concerns the rise and fall of the dynasty and determines their fate, making it impossible for readers to put the book down. II. Characters: Vivid Personalities, Leaping Off the Page (I) Female Lead: Gentle Yet Strong, Unparalleled Wisdom Although born into royalty, the female lead is not arrogant at all. After encountering misfortune, she quickly sheds her weakness, displaying astonishing resilience and wisdom. Facing the relentless pressure from her enemies, she calmly considers the situation, using her familiarity with the palace and exceptional strategy to repeatedly escape danger. In adversity, she knows how to endure, secretly accumulating strength, while also being kind-hearted and caring towards those around her. Beneath her gentle exterior lies a strong and passionate heart. (II) Male Lead: Heroic and Righteous, Deeply Loyal Regardless of his status, the male lead possesses a heroic and righteous heart. He is unrestrained and free-spirited, traversing the martial world or the imperial court, upholding justice. After meeting the female protagonist, he was moved by her resilience and devoted himself to her. He always stepped forward to protect her with his superb martial arts skills and extraordinary courage when facing numerous difficulties. He was unwavering in his love, willing to defy the world for her sake; this deep affection is truly moving. (III) Supporting Characters: Each with Their Own Intentions, Enriching the Plot The supporting characters in the book are equally well-developed. A treacherous minister, in order to seize power, colludes with foreign enemies and frame loyal officials; cunning and treacherous concubines in the harem, using any means necessary to win favor, attempt to kill the female protagonist; and there are also righteous officials and guards who, in this chaotic situation, openly or secretly help the male and female protagonists. The existence of these supporting characters makes the whole story more three-dimensional, adding many twists and turns and highlights. III. Style: Elegant and Romantic. The author's writing is delicate and imbued with classical charm, meticulously describing ancient architecture, clothing, and etiquette, bringing a vivid ancient dynasty to life before the reader. From the magnificent palaces to the quaint streets, every scene feels almost tangible. The author also demonstrates unique artistry in portraying romance. The gradual development of the male and female protagonists' feelings amidst shared hardships, from initial mutual attraction to a deep affection that transcends life and death, is depicted with exquisite detail and poignant emotion. They support each other through storms and confide their innermost thoughts under the moonlight. These romantic moments, like twinkling stars, illuminate this story filled with power struggles, allowing readers to experience both the thrilling plot and the warm, sincere love. If you are fond of ancient romance novels and enjoy experiencing thrilling plots and deeply romantic love in a world steeped in classical charm, then *The Golden Branch* is an absolute must-read, taking you on a unique and legendary journey through ancient times.

40. 40 红 The Red Hibiscus 2: A Half-Life of Resentment 红衣菡萏2：半世怨 Watching the Girls from the Wall坐在壁上观姑娘Ancient Romance669k WordsOngoing A lifetime of grudges, a red robe drenched in tears and blood. Chun Chongchong was once just a helpless young woman adrift in a turbulent age, her fate flickering like a candle in the wind, at the mercy of others. Then a storm of palace intrigue mercilessly swept her into the abyss. She watched her closest friend, Mo Nianzhu, meet a cruel death, and the sight pierced her heart like a blade. From that moment on, the seeds of hatred grew wildly within her. With help from a benefactor, Chun Chongc 1Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Check out my palace intrigue novel; once you start reading, you won't be able to get out of it—it's really good!

41. 41 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Delicate, and the Cold, Cruel Emperor Falls for Her at First Sight 娘娘娇娇媚，冷戾帝王一见倾心 The Star Among the Stars in the Sky天上星星的星星Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue and revenge, a slow-burn, slow-payoff story + stunning heroine + exceptionally clearheaded heroine with an unwavering goal] [The hero always favors the heroine + dotes on her exclusively in the middle + disbands his harem later] After Shen Qingtang’s aunt is schemed against and killed by Madam Shen, her goal becomes perfectly clear: she will enter the palace, become the most honored woman in the land, and make everyone who plotted against her aunt pay. She is also perfectly clea 4.9kReads9.1Score544Shelves

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    20 Books Recommended [Palace Intrigue + Ancient Heroine + Reborn Female Supporting Character + Transmigrated Female Supporting Character + All Characters Are Intelligent + Heroine Has a Clear Mind] A journey filled with deceit and intrigue, every step fraught with danger. Entering the palace is like entering a deep sea; only true feelings remain unmoved. For the sake of power, what are cunning and seductive schemes? Wealth and glory are what truly matter. This list doesn't seek genuine affection; it's not a 1v1 one-sided romance. Strong female lead, satisfying reads, with a focus on the harem. [Full of joy][Please follow][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart]

42. 42 娘 The Empress Consort Curses the Tyrant Every Day, Yet Becomes the Harem’s Most Beloved 娘娘她天天咒暴君，竟宠冠后宫了 Murong Xiaoxing'er慕容小星儿Ancient Romance274k WordsCompleted [Unhinged, sharp-tongued tyrant + gorgeous, goofy, laid-back favorite consort + devoted, exclusive romance] Su Yaorao transmigrates into a Mary Sue novel as its chief female villain, a bewitching consort who brings ruin to the country. The heroine is a pure-hearted, universally adored savior of the people who will become a virtuous empress. The two enter the palace together to serve the tyrant. The heroine isn’t favored? The original character’s fault. The heroine is poisoned? The original chara 832Reads9.1Score113Shelves
43. 43 娘 The Empress Takes the Throne, and the Treasury Is Already Empty 娘娘入主中宫，国库已被搬空 Panda Huapanda骅Ancient Romance665k WordsCompleted [Both pure + sweet pampering + he convinces himself she loves him + tooth-achingly sweet!!!!] After transmigrating, Bai Leqing wanted a life where food and clothes were brought right to her, so she immediately latched onto the tyrant of an emperor and fawned, “Your Majesty, I love you so much I can't help myself, I'm absolutely head over heels for you~” The emperor gave her a disdainful sidelong glance. “Get lost. You're making yourself look cheap and bringing shame on me.” Later... The emperor 481Reads8.8Score110Shelves
44. 44 踹 After Kicking Over the Dragon Throne, the Entire Court Begged Her to Take the Crown 踹翻龙椅后，满朝文武跪求她登基 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted (The heroine focuses on her career, with no romantic pairing. She becomes somewhat cold-hearted and ruthless later on.) Born into the world as a princess, Yu Hui thinks that at last, an incredible fortune has fallen into her lap. She has a palace to live in, money to spend, and status to protect her, so she can enjoy a peaceful, happy life. But peace is out of the question. Calamities keep dropping out of the sky, and they’re heavy ones. Happiness? Not really. Someone is always ending up dead, s 8.6kReads8.8Score728Shelves
45. 45 笨 The Silly Beauty Is Timid Yet Spoiled, and the Love-Crazed Emperor Dotes on Her Every Day 笨蛋美人怂且娇，病娇皇上日日宠 Yan Yuanyuan言圆圆Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted [Animated series now streaming] [Obsessive love + exclusive devotion + both leads inexperienced + nurturing romance + mutual salvation] [Wildly imaginative, not a purely historical romance] Yan Ruoruo’s brain was damaged by a high fever when she was little. Sometimes clever and sometimes dim-witted, she was always coming out with cutting one-liners that could kill a person on the spot. By a twist of fate, she saved an obsessive, tyrannical emperor. From then on, he doted on her endlessly. The on 8.1kReads9.0Score710Shelves
46. 46 团 Beloved by All: Your Majesty, the Empress, Please Behave 团宠：皇后娘娘请安分 Bi Xiaoxing彼小星Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted Ever since the empress woke up, everything changed. She stopped fighting for the emperor's favor and instead resolutely moved into the cold palace to enjoy a leisurely life. The emperor, however, was the one who suffered. The empress's eldest brother: “I expect a satisfactory answer, Your Majesty.” Her second brother: “You can go guard the border yourself.” Her third brother: “As the richest man in the realm, I plan to expand my business in another country.” Even her father, the Grand Tutor, sai 2.5kReads9.1Score313Shelves
47. 47 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 41.5kReads9.6Score5.9kShelves
48. 48 急 Urgent! The Regent Needs a Good-Luck Wedding! 急急急！要给摄政王冲喜啦！ Yan Yuanyuan言圆圆Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Animated comic adaptation now available] [Sweet romance + devoted husband + no angst + faithful couple + honest communication, no misunderstandings] Sweet and gentle princess consort vs. a regent who falls for her on his own Yan Mu was married off to the unconscious Regent in a marriage meant to bring him good luck. From then on, she gained a powerful weapon at her side. For the legitimate older sister who envied her: she flaunted her success and slapped her down at every turn! For the stepmoth 12kReads9.2Score869Shelves
49. 49 心 My Inner Thoughts Were Overheard, and I Scolded the Protagonist of Dream of the Red Chamber Stupid 心声被偷听，红楼主角被我骂傻啦 Grape Sangshen葡萄桑甚Female-Channel Fanfiction362k WordsCompleted Princess, Your Highness, please come in! ^_^ [Dream of the Red Chamber transmigration into a book + mind-reading + everyone having emotional breakdowns + going crazy + comedy + gossip + taking down scumbags and face-slapping the second branch] Shen A Jiao falls victim to the hundred-word bad-review transmigration trick and accidentally ends up in Dream of the Red Chamber. On her wedding night: [Lin Ruhai, your family is about to have a huge run of bad luck!] [The King of Hell said you'd die a 788Reads9.1Score110Shelves
50. 50 侯 The Marquis's Widow Raised a Household of Geniuses 侯夫人守寡，却养出满门天骄 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Tang Shuyi transmigrated into the Great Qian dynasty, becoming the wife of the Marquis of Yongning. She was rich, powerful, and high-status, with no parents-in-law and a dead husband: she had it better than almost anyone else who had transmigrated. Just as she was about to enjoy a comfortable life as a wealthy noblewoman, she discovered that she had transmigrated into a book, and was its biggest villain. She wasn’t just rich, powerful, and high-status. She also had three unruly children. The eld 70.6kReads9.4Score10.4kShelves

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