A Palace Maid Can Leave the Palace After Just Over Three Months, but the Emperor Takes an Interest in Her 女宫是宫女三个多月就可以出宫但被皇帝看上了

1. 1 出 The Night I Left the Palace, the Mad Emperor Took Me by Force 出宫当晚，被疯批帝王强取豪夺 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, delicate palace maid vs. cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is chaste + powerful male lead, weak female lead, and he’s completely unhinged + possessive love + a long road to winning her back] Yue Ling was a vain little palace maid. Hoping to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth, she seduced the emperor and worked tirelessly to win his favor, but still met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling saw things clearly. Rather than tread on thin ice in the de 25.8kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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   Super good! [Licking screen][licking screen] The female lead is so delicate and soft! [Shy] In the first book, the female lead tries to avoid the male lead, but her beauty leads to trouble. She catches the eye of the emperor and is forcibly taken... (A little bit of angst for the male lead) [laughing][laughing] In the third book, the female lead is the male lead's "most hated person" and "the one who makes him crave more." After her true identity is revealed, the male lead falls deeper and deeper into her trap. [Eating melon][eating melon] In the fourth book, the female lead frequently rejects the male lead. At first, the male lead thinks she's playing hard to get, but after it happens many times, he becomes suspicious. "Is she really not playing hard to get?" "I'm not even as good as a mere general?"... Little does he know that all of this is a trap set by the female lead for him.

2. 2 娇 The Clever Palace Maid and the Cold, Cruel Emperor Who Can't Resist Her 娇娇宫女手段高，冷戾帝王不经撩 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Reborn / palace intrigue, not both virgins / delicate heroine / hero is a bit of a jerk early on, loses his mind midway, and dotes on her alone in the end] Yuan Qing was just a low-ranking palace maid. But she was born alluring and beautiful. In her previous life, the Empress Dowager gave her to Prince Jing as a concubine. Who could have guessed she would become the princess consort's thorn in the side, and that a bowl of poisoned soup would end her life? Reborn, Yuan Qing set her sights on the 5.8kReads9.2Score569Shelves
3. 3 娇 Delicate and Frail, She Is Imprisoned and Doted on by the Ascetic Emperor 娇娇柔弱，被禁欲帝王强制囚宠 Fluffy Furball毛团团Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Both leads are sexually inexperienced + powerful hero and weak heroine + transmigration] After transmigrating into the body of a palace maid, Mu Qingci acted with the utmost caution, taking calculated steps and employing every trick in the book. After helping the Empress Dowager seize power, she finally became the illustrious Head Palace Matron. She had not only risen to the top of her career as a palace maid, but was also beautiful, with flawless skin and a graceful, alluring figure. Everyone 4kReads8.5Score303Shelves
4. 4 宫 The Palace Maid Schemed to Seduce Him, and the Mad Emperor Fell for Her and Seized Her by Force 宫女蓄意勾引，疯批帝王沦陷强夺 Orange-Brilliant Starlight橘灿星光Ancient Romance210k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue, not a virginal couple / villainess / femme fatale / forced possession / doted on exclusively after the opening] [Scheming, theatrical maid vs. deranged emperor who falls deeper with every step] Yao Shu was born beautiful, and the empress chose her as a pawn to send to the emperor. The first time she met Xiao Xulan, she was too frightened to look him in the eye. But when he began to consider taking her to his bed, she broke free of his grasp and knelt down, declaring, “This serv 260Reads9.3Score—Shelves
5. 5 孤 Alone Beneath the Moon 孤望月 Endless Yuki尽头yukiAncient Romance634k WordsOngoing [A Laid-Back, Unambitious Maid X An Obsessive, Unhinged Emperor] “Did I say you could leave?” As his imperial robes swirled, Rong You grabbed Yu Yue by the nape and pinned her to the bed. “A Yue, even in death, you can only stay by my side.” When Yu Yue entered the palace, she had a plan: Wait until she was old enough to leave the palace, collect a tidy sum of silver, marry a good man, buy a couple of acres of farmland, and raise a cat. Who could have known that after she accidentally knocked ov 35Reads—Score101Shelves

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   A palace maid and the emperor have known each other for ten years. The female lead is about to leave the palace, but the male lead refuses to let her go and relentlessly tests her. However, he protects her very well. The plot is fresh and engaging, but it's still ongoing [crying emoji]. I might wait a while before reading it.

6. 6 娇 The Pretty Palace Maid's Step-by-Step Rise to Empress 娇娇宫女，步步为后 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue / not both partners’ first time / devoted love in the later story / not a strong heroine; the female lead cries easily and isn’t particularly clever, so don’t expect too much!] After three years in the palace, Yue Li has worked carefully and waited for a chance at promotion. Just before she is promoted, a palace maid sharing her room is sentenced to death for offending a consort. Thunder crashes and rain pours that night as blood spatters everywhere. Terrified, Yue Li cannot sle 24.5kReads9.3Score11.5kShelves

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   The female protagonist is a palace maid, nearing her end. Knowing her lowly status, she dares not complain, only hoping to endure a few more years until she is finally released and given an official position. However, an accident occurs, and she stumbles into the emperor's arms, catching his eye the moment she looks up. From that day on, the palace lost the maid Yue Li and gained a favored concubine. In the middle of the night, startled from a dream, no one hears softly calling the beauty on the bed, calling: "Jiao Jiao."

7. 7 宫 A Palace Maid’s Life as the Emperor’s Favorite 宫女承宠日常 Kun Bai坤白Ancient Romance206k WordsCompleted Wei Rongxiang was a palace maid who served tea before the emperor. One day, she was abducted and dragged onto the imperial bed, where the emperor forced himself on her. Everyone called her Aunt Rongxiang, yet treated her like a mistress of the palace. Wei Rongxiang entered the imperial harem, where the emperor favored her every night, but she always kept a clear head. She watched him favor his concubines, watched him surround himself with wives and concubines, watched his children dote on him, w 8.6kReads7.8Score525Shelves

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   Everyone in the palace calls her Aunt Rongxiang, but in their hearts they all think of her as the clear-headed female lead, the master. The emperor, a complete scoundrel, is obsessed with her, but she remains lucid, watching the male lead's madness for love – a worthwhile investment!

8. 8 哑 The Mute Palace Maid’s Daily Life 哑巴宫女日常 Pearl Pu'er Tea珍珠普洱茶Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted Maids! Maids! No Romance Bai Zhi was sold into the palace by her family when she was five. At ten, she was assigned to serve the Fifth Prince, who was the same age as her. At fifteen, she saved his life during the spring hunt. The Fifth Prince eventually ascended the throne and became Emperor Zhaoxuan, while Bai Zhi became the head auntie of the Imperial Tea Room in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Because Bai Zhi was quiet and had once saved Emperor Zhaoxuan's life, she became a famous mute m 8.3kReads8.9Score461Shelves

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   The emotions flowed so quickly, I couldn't stop watching, I really couldn't stop.

9. 9 小 The Palace Maid Is Soft and Sweet, and the Emperor Cherishes Her 小宫女又软又娇，皇上宠她入骨 Silver Charm银娇Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [HE; a cold, powerful emperor VS a carefree little palace maid, not both virgins] A Zhi grew up in the palace and knew all its twists and turns. Her goal was clear: eat well and wait to die! Who could have guessed that one day, while delivering a meal, she would catch the emperor’s eye? Terrified, A Zhi packed her little bundle that very night, determined to make a run for it at dawn! But before she could get away, she and her pitifully small bundle were sent straight to Taihe Palace. Only after 20.9kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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   Achi did easy work in the palace, ate his fill, and grew himself plump and healthy. One day, while delivering food to the emperor for the imperial kitchen, he was secretly noticed by the emperor! Just as he was about to run away, he was intercepted on the way and sent to Taihe Palace.

10. 10 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 13.1kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    [Heart] The first book fits the bill quite well. The female lead is a head palace maid serving the Empress Dowager. She met the male lead when they were young. He wanted to take her out of the palace, but she refused. After ascending the throne, he took her into his harem. (No time travel, no system, very short chapters, the author is currently updating, two chapters a day, you can save it for later.) Recommendation rating: Three stars [Heart] The second book: She met the male lead when she was a palace maid and was taken into his harem for his silent protection. After ascending the throne, he no longer hid his love for the female lead and boldly showed it to everyone without any suspicion. (No time travel, no system, completed) Recommendation rating: Four stars

11. 11 听 Rumor Has It the Noble Consort Alone Enjoys the Emperor's Favor in the Deep Palace 听说贵妃在深宫独得圣上恩宠 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance568k WordsCompleted When they were young and love stirred in his heart, he took her in. Once he held power, he had no choice but to hide her away. In the lonely inner palace, she waited quietly, day after day and year after year. For power and status, he feared nothing. He overcame every obstacle and held her close. Behind layer upon layer of palace gates and red walls, a dream within a dream awakened the lovers from their reverie. 8.9kReads9.0Score573Shelves
12. 12 内 The Eunuch Wants to Keep His Distance from the Emperor Every Day 内侍每天都想离皇上远点 A Fei阿匪Two Male Leads394k WordsCompleted I transmigrated and became a eunuch? Fine, a eunuch it is. I'll work my way up one step at a time, then figure out how to get back to the modern world and become a normal person again. My mind is twisted, I'm evolving to the extreme, and I'll seize power at court and become a madman... Suddenly, someone interrupts my daydream: “Eunuch Xie, His Majesty has summoned you to his bedchamber tonight.” “...” What? How can a eunuch be summoned to someone's bed? Fine, it must be some palace secret. At wo 1.5kReads8.2Score170Shelves

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    Vary Good

13. 13 成 On Our Wedding Night, the Obsessive Crown Prince Took Me to the Eastern Palace 成亲当晚，偏执太子夺我入东宫 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted The aloof, possessive Crown Prince × the dazzling beauty who loves money Everyone in the Eastern Palace knows that the Crown Princess was snatched away from someone else by the Crown Prince. Once the Crown Prince, as elegant as jade and as clear as moonlight, fell into the sea of love, there was no climbing back out. He Yue transmigrated to ancient times and became the owner of a rouge shop. She wasn’t rich or powerful, but her life was peaceful and carefree. Then one day, the woman she liv 35kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves
14. 14 东 The Eastern Palace’s Hidden Darling 东宫藏娇 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet, imaginative historical romance + Pursuing his wife through live comments + A forced romance that turns mutual + A beautiful airhead + A sinister crown prince + The real and fake heiress] To earn money for her seriously ill mother and her injured brother, desperate Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into slavery at the Eastern Palace. Her pretty face and timid, trouble-avoiding nature earned her a place serving in the Crown Prince's study, assigned by the steward. Her daily chores were simple: gri 4.2kReads9.1Score317Shelves

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    All three are good, especially the third one, which I found particularly enjoyable.

15. 15 帝 The Emperor's Cherished Consort 帝王娇宠 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted [Not a pure-love couple / not a strong heroine / weak heroine / little palace intrigue / slight angst early on, exclusive devotion later] Shu Li began having frequent dreams after she was transferred from the Hall of Sacred Books to serve the emperor. In them, a tall man stood not far from her. The first time their eyes met, she woke with a start. The second time she saw his face, he grabbed her by the throat and frightened her. The day after waking from the dream, she suddenly realized that 8.3kReads9.2Score887Shelves
16. 16 深 Imprisoned in the Imperial Harem: The Obsessive Emperor Wants to Claim Me as His Consort 深宫囚：偏执帝王要掳我为妃 Dali Yue大狸月Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted (Not a pure romance, tragic ending, purely historical.) Obsessive emperor vs. clear-eyed palace maid. At ten, Yue Chai was still a prince. He told Gong Ning, “Don’t be afraid, A Ning. I’ll give you lots and lots of gold.” At twenty, Yue Chai became emperor. He asked Gong Ning, “Do you like these shackles made of pure gold?” Gong Ning knows an emperor’s heart is impossible to read. With three palaces and six courtyards full of women, his affection can only last a little while. Her greatest wish i 1kReads8.1Score102Shelves

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    This book is great!! [Top Post] The male lead is obsessive, the female lead is clear-headed. Before becoming emperor, the male lead promised the female lead a lot of gold, but after becoming emperor, he gave her a pair of golden shackles. The female lead felt that the palace was full of intrigue and wanted to live a peaceful life, so she left the palace. Unexpectedly, on their wedding night, the male lead came with his entourage... [Learned something new]

17. 17 易 The Fertile Little Palace Maid Is Sweet and Soft, Driving the Mad Emperor Wild 易孕小宫女娇且软，馋哭疯批帝王 Yan Zhinuan妍知暖Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [Sweet, tearful little palace maid & barren, deranged emperor] [Not both virgins | Coercive romance | He dotes on her exclusively after they meet | She later conceives and rises in status | Light palace intrigue | Powerful man, weak woman] Su Mian had seen too many concubines lose the emperor’s favor, some even losing their lives while competing for it. The only rule she lived by as a palace maid was: disguise herself, save money, and leave the palace! Who knew that one unexpected collision woul 15kReads8.5Score2.1kShelves

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    This is fine, except for the man's lack of hygiene.

18. 18 重 Reborn Palace Maid: She Only Wants to Fight for the Emperor's Favor 重生宫女之她只想宫斗 Lady Yejiu夜九娘Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiaoyun spent years confined in the Cold Palace before finally being released. What she got in return was a useless husband and a wicked mother-in-law. This time, she decisively betrayed her mistress and climbed into someone else’s bed, successfully rising in status. And then she became the lowest-ranking palace maid… When Emperor Jingheng first saw Jiaoyun, he was merely captivated by her looks. “How can this palace maid have fairer skin than the Noble Consort?” Jiaoy 745Reads9.1Score101Shelves

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    The female lead is allowed to leave the palace in the future, but she catches the eye of the emperor.

19. 19 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Wouldn’t Let Me Leave 入宫后，偏执帝王不许我出宫 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Not both virgins, not a strong heroine, a little angst early on, devoted love later] In the fourth year of the new emperor’s reign, Consort Duan died suddenly of an illness in the palace. At the time, Shen Jiafu was not yet fifteen. The Empress Dowager was from the Shen family. Half a year later, she summoned a Shen daughter to the palace to attend to her, claiming to be ill. Shen Jiafu traveled from Quzhou to the imperial capital. In public, she was gentle and well-behaved, like a charming flo 14.1kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    Yeah, it's really good. I don't know why, but I've recently become obsessed with the palace maids and the emperor. Watching them go from acquaintances to lovers is so heartwarming. Who understands this feeling? [Frustrated] The female leads' personalities are all very well portrayed.

20. 20 小 Little Temptress, You Can't Escape! The Tyrant Is Obsessed with Me 小妖精逃不掉！暴君对我痴缠入骨 Round Little Egg圆滚滚蛋Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shen Suisui was an innocent, naive little fox. After the tyrant Xiao Chen brought her back to the palace, he would go mad if anyone so much as looked at her for a moment too long. When she came back to life, she found herself back at the time she first met Xiao Chen! She failed to escape and was brought back to the palace again. To break free from Xiao Chen’s control, Shen Suisui could only save herself by acting cute and sweet-talking him from time to time. “Xiao Chen, I l 15.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
21. 21 小 The Little Palace Maid's Thoughts Were Read 小宫女被读心了 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the palace as a maid, Qin Jianjian works diligently, flatters those above her, and deceives those below her. In the end, she becomes the top-ranked maid serving the Empress Dowager. She has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of her profession. Money she’s openly entitled to, along with money she shouldn’t have, keeps flowing into Qin Jianjian’s pockets. Delighted, she just has to wait until she’s old enough to leave the palace and retire early. Who could have guessed the 15kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who gets caught while trying to escape; she's a delicate and reborn character. The second book features a female protagonist who transmigrates and is a cool and aloof woman focused on her career. Both books have male protagonists who are very fond of each other and also involve escape scenes.

22. 22 宫 The Beautiful Palace Maid and the Emperor's Endless Favor 宫女娇美，皇宠不断 User35188912用户35188912Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted Born with a disability and orphaned, Su Niannian grew up without anyone to protect her. In her harsh circumstances, she suffered endless humiliation and mistreatment from a young age. She lived a lowly, helpless life, escaping one sea of misery only to fall into another. Even after entering the palace as a low-ranking maid, she remained an easy target, and everyone who came near her had an agenda and meant her harm. Yet she did her best to swallow every bitter consequence alone, all for the sa 2.7kReads8.7Score242Shelves

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    These three are the best I've ever read. They're ancient Chinese novels, with absolutely no angst, and the female lead is incredibly sweet. You can read them with complete peace of mind! ദ്ദി˶•̀֊<)✧

23. 23 皇 The Empress Is Peerlessly Beautiful 皇后绝世倾城 Zhong Zhizhong钟之中Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted [Empress + sweet romance + redemption + healing smiles + devoted, fatherly hero + skip if you mind these tropes] She is the Duke's legitimate daughter, breathtakingly beautiful and yearning for freedom. All she wants is to find one person to share her whole life with. He is the emperor of Dongsheng, renowned since his youth and ruthless in his methods. Wherever he goes, bones are left strewn across the land. To him, women are nothing but pieces on a chessboard. He ascended the throne at 5.9kReads8.9Score502Shelves
24. 24 娇 The Sweet Palace Maid Is the Emperor’s Favorite Consort 娇软宫女是宠妃 Yue Yan's Dream月宴的梦Ancient Romance269k WordsOngoing [Devoted love! Beautiful, sweet-natured palace maid x cold, ruthless emperor who gradually falls for her] Yue Rou has fair skin, a beautiful face, and a gentle disposition. Yet Chu Huaian, the emperor whom everyone sees as cold and indifferent, pleads with her time and again: “Don’t be afraid of me.” No one ever imagined that this little palace maid would be safely protected by the emperor and rise all the way to the position of Imperial Consort. 226Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    These two are both books about palace maids who caught the emperor's eye [admiration]. There's another one on my bookshelf, but I can't find it. If you want it, you can look for it yourselves [kissing emoji].

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. 2.3kReads9.0Score229Shelves

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    🌼First book: After the female lead accidentally bumps into the male lead, he dotes on her. Everyone thinks it's to annoy the new empress, but little did they know, this doting would last a lifetime.🌼Second book: A palace maid who wanted to stay quietly until she was 25 and leave the palace unexpectedly caught the emperor's eye and couldn't leave.🌼Third book: Transmigrated into a palace maid serving the Empress Dowager, the female lead harmed many people to survive, but was ultimately forcibly imprisoned in the palace by the male lead (the female lead had also harmed innocent people). ✨Follow me to find great books✨

26. 26 咸 The Palace Maid's Rise from Idle to Influential 咸鱼宫女升职记 Old Demon 18老妖精18Ancient Romance821k WordsOngoing Reborn as a low-ranking palace maid, all she wants is to last until she turns twenty-five and is released from the palace. So she can enjoy life once she gets out, she plans to keep her head down while she's there. But somehow, by quietly keeping to herself, she ends up becoming the most powerful woman in the imperial harem... 17Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 重 Reborn in the Dragon Bed, the Beloved Consort Cries in the Emperor's Arms 重生在龙塌，宠妃抱着陛下哭 Staggering Along蹒跚行Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, sweetly obedient favorite consort VS a gentle, jade-like emperor who's sweet on the outside and ruthless within (they are not each other's first, but he dotes on her exclusively from the beginning to the end)] Jiang Shuyi's life as a favorite consort went smoothly for fifteen years. The emperor was gentle and benevolent, doting on her without restraint, and not a single woman in the harem dared challenge her. But she was blind to her own sister's treachery. In the end, her closest 100.7kReads9.2Score11.2kShelves

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    So beautiful! [Shy][shy][shy]

28. 28 贵 The Noble Consort Is Stunning, and Both Emperor and Empress Fight to Spoil Her 贵妃娘娘真绝色，惹得帝后争相宠 Returning South南归Ancient Romance600k WordsCompleted Yao Ying saves a stranger, never expecting him to be Ying Heng, the emperor’s eldest son. After waking, Ying Heng falls for Yao Ying at first sight. He showers her with concern day after day, and eventually wins her heart. Then he comes to the Yao residence to ask for her hand as his principal consort. Her mother tells her he is no good for her, but she ignores the objections and insists on marrying him. Yet just before he is due to marry her, he takes Su Wanrou, the eldest daughter of Chancello 5kReads9.2Score603Shelves
29. 29 宫 The Palace Maid Zhaozhao 宫女朝朝 Again and Again又双Ancient Romance542k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue + favored consort + more children, more blessings golden finger: the ability to bear children] Zhaozhao was stunningly beautiful, yet she was only a lowly palace maid. That meant she would be bullied and assigned by her mistress to a sadistic eunuch. But Zhaozhao wanted to live, too. At first, she knelt before the most exalted man in the realm, tears glistening in her beautiful eyes as she spoke in a voice brimming with seductive tenderness: “I beg Your Majesty to take pity on t 47Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 30 你 Didn't You Say She Was Old and Out of Favor? 你不是说她年纪大，不得宠吗？ I'm Xingxing Da我是星星大Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + raising children + food + everyday life + not chaste, but doted on] Su Tang transmigrated into the body of a concubine of Xiao Jingrong, Heir of the Prince of Zhaonan, with a two-year-old toddler in tow. The original owner had let herself go, behaved crudely, and was even older than the heir. He had long since forgotten her, leaving her to languish in a corner. Su Tang figured that was just fine. She wouldn’t compete for his favor or make the first move. But then 20.4kReads8.8Score2kShelves
31. 31 驯 Tame the Little Bunny, and the Emperor Will Fall for Her on His Own 驯到小白兔，帝王他会自己沦陷 An Ting An Ting安汀安汀Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted “Xiao Jiao, you’ll have to beg me.” [Tyrant + Devoted Couple + Face-Slapping and Falling Hard + Sweet, Delicate Beauty + Coercive Possession + A Little Love Triangle + A Short Groveling Chase] A foolish beauty who knows she’s foolish VS a powerful, deep-minded emperor who rules with an iron fist Rong Jiao is timid and afraid of death, but also delicate and pampered, with a rosy face and peach-blossom cheeks that make people want to protect her. One day, she is sold to a brothel. The disguised ty 137Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The male lead in this book is truly wicked. He's an emperor who's incredibly skilled at manipulating people's hearts, controlling the female lead with every move, his words like a sweet poison (both toxic and alluring). The female lead is a genuinely delicate and vulnerable little rabbit, secretly testing the waters to escape, only to find herself getting closer and closer to the emperor. I really loved the whole book! The suspenseful plot twists, the emotional clashes!! And the unspeakable... Hehehehe! (Cough cough) You won't regret reading it. (The male lead is very domineering in the beginning, but super sweet after entering the palace.)

32. 32 上 Spring Poems from the Capital 上京春赋 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication under the title Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Pure historical romance, not reborn + a long-planned scheme + a touch of coercive seduction + devoted pampering and flirting + emotional push and pull] [Completed; the original title was Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Sweet romance, both mutually inexperienced: brave and gentle young princess x sinister, fanatical powerful minister] A conspiracy landed Mo Yuan’s father and brother in prison, their lives at the mercy 71.5kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    🌸🌸🌸Purely historical romance, not a reincarnation story, but it's incredibly good! You absolutely can't stop reading! [A long-planned scheme, half-forced acquisition!!!] [A delicate and courageous young princess ✖️ A ruthless and madman-like powerful minister] A truly wonderful read! 👀 A sweet and heartwarming story with both characters being virgins. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

33. 33 暴 The Tyrant Breaks Down as the Little Palace Maid Kills Herself at the Drop of a Hat 暴君崩溃，小宫女一言不合就自鲨 Tani Ayako多谷彩子Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted Hao Xiangsi is beaten to death as soon as she transmigrates into a book. The heroine tries to make her take the blame, so she goes berserk and stabs the heroine to death. The heroine comes back to life, and she stabs her again. In the end, the heroine's halo is stabbed away, and the tyrant banishes her to the Cold Palace. Shi Jingyan: I really want to kill this palace maid. I've watched her kill one of my consorts nearly twenty times, and I can't stop her. And whenever that consort dies, the en 2.5kReads9.1Score405Shelves

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    Every single one of them is so good, especially the third one, it's hilarious, I absolutely love it o(*≧▽≦)ツ(づ￣3￣)づ╭❤~

34. 34 扑 After I Pounced on the Emperor, the Eunuch's Secret as a Woman Could No Longer Be Hidden 扑倒皇上后，公公女儿身藏不住了 Angry Bao愤怒宝Ancient Romance478k WordsCompleted One-on-one, both leads are chaste (squeal) + Golden finger + Not serious drama + The wife-chasing crematorium Jiang Youning transmigrated right into a well. The wildest part? She was a fake eunuch. Talk about a thrill! The good news: She has a golden finger, but it’s a money-devouring beast. The bad news: She offended the emperor and is about to be beaten to death. With such a huge gap in status, she can only draw on her fearless ability to bend and bounce back. She showers everyone with flat 295Reads8.8Score105Shelves
35. 35 穿 After Becoming a Foot-Washing Maid, I Made the Tyrant Wash My Feet 穿成洗脚婢后，我让暴君给我洗脚 Buddha Fish Shattered Light佛鱼碎光Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted [A sweet, healing romance, 1v1 and devoted to each other, effortless wins, gossip, and exclusive affection: a carefree sweet girl versus a mad tyrant] Office worker Yu Xinyao dies suddenly from overwork and transmigrates into the lowliest foot-washing maid in the Great Liang imperial palace. She thinks she might as well make the best of it, but the emperor is a tyrant. Every time someone washes his feet, someone dies, and the bathhouse duty roster has become a countdown to death. With only a mon 480Reads8.8Score101Shelves
36. 36 娇 The Adorable Empress Keeps Trying to Run Away 娇娇皇后总想着逃跑 Handsome Goose帅鹅Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted [A sickly, scheming, love-struck emperor VS a delicate, frail girl who plays dumb while hiding her claws] [One-on-one, devoted couple, fictional setting, sweet romance] On a dark, windy night, Su Ci, who was out of breath after three steps and coughing after five, said coldly, “Throw them out.” Just as she turned to leave, someone suddenly grabbed her ankle, stopping her in her tracks. Su Ci didn’t know it then, but that one grab would bind them for life. In a lavish palace, a clear bell 461Reads8.4Score103Shelves
37. 37 呜 Wah! The Mad Tyrant Dragged Me Back Nine Times, and I’m Pregnant Again 呜！被疯批暴君抓回来九次还揣崽 Fireflies Across the Sky漫天的萤火Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted “Be good. Give birth to the crown prince, and I’ll make you empress,” the ascetic tyrant coaxes in a low voice. “I don’t want that!” The little woman tugs at his belt. “I don’t want the throne. Just lift the ban for me.” After transmigrating into a book, Qin Ling only wants to escape the palace and live a carefree life, far away from the cold, bloodthirsty, vicious, and heartless emperor. Competing for his favor? Not a chance. Not in this lifetime. She just wants to eat and wait for death, livin 1.1kReads8.3Score139Shelves
38. 38 为 The Professional Ethics of a Concubine 为妾的职业操守 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] Ye Qingzhi, an overworked office drone, transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Jiangyang Marquis’s household. Since she’s here, she might as well go crazy. Being a concubine is just changing workplaces. She doesn’t need to get emotionally involved. She can simply treat herself like a tool. Ye Qingzhi’s career goal: convince both the marquis and the principal wife to take responsibility for her and protect her. Ye Qingzhi’s workplace motto: Life is short. We’re al 31.6kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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    🌟1. The female lead is a time-traveling and reborn woman with high intelligence and a silver tongue. There are several couples in the story: a beautiful mother vs. A powerful prince, and a brave and beautiful princess vs. A genius prime minister. Recommended reading!🌟2. The female lead starts with a bad hand but reverses it all, strategizing and displaying intelligence and resourcefulness. Highly recommended!

39. 39 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves
40. 40 慌 Panic! After Giving Up, the Little Slacker Is Forced to Take the Throne 慌！摆烂后，小咸鱼她被迫登基了 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted My mother, who always insisted on having her way, and Consort Zhang next door became pregnant at the same time. Consort Zhang gave birth to a big baby boy, so I became a “big baby boy” too. I spent eighteen years as a prince while pretending to be a boy. To keep my secret identity from being exposed, I usually kept a low profile. My brothers put on a “Nine Dragons Contesting for the Throne” to fight over succession, so I gave up and decided to coast through life. Who knew that when my father die 8.9kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    This one... The female lead is an emperor, and the male lead is incredibly powerful. They're a couple. In the beginning, the male lead is the all-powerful regent, while the female lead is considered a useless nobody by everyone. Before her true identity is revealed, she has a cold and aloof image, while the male lead pretends to be a cute, innocent puppy. After winning her over, he becomes a fierce and domineering wolf. The plot is quite good and exciting; it's really enjoyable. I highly recommend reading it! [Admiration]

41. 41 榻 The Delicate Princess in His Bed: The New Emperor Can't Resist Bending for Her 榻上公主娇娇，新皇忍不住折腰 Mei Bai玫栢Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue in the middle and later parts / Female lead is a virgin, male lead is not / Eight- or nine-year age gap / Size difference / Male lead has no first love / Female lead is not strong, arguably even weak / Devoted love later on] Proud emperor with a sharp tongue and a soft heart × delicate, gentle princess of a fallen kingdom When they first meet, she holds a knife to her throat while he looks down at her from horseback. When they meet again, she is so terrified of him that she knee 452Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In a sense, this book is one of them. The female protagonist is a princess of a fallen kingdom. She was never favored, and then her kingdom was attacked, and she became a palace maid. She originally wanted to live a peaceful life and eventually leave the palace, but the treacherous emperor had been plotting for a long time.

42. 42 进 I Entered the Palace as a Maid, but Bore the Crown Prince Twins 进宫当宫女，却给太子生下龙凤胎 Everything Goes Well万事皆宜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ji Nianzhen entered the palace as a maid and was always perfectly obedient. She planned to keep her head down until she was allowed to leave the palace, but then she unexpectedly became the Crown Prince's concubine. To her surprise, luck kept coming her way, and she rose in rank while raising a child! But is being obedient really enough to survive in the palace? Even in this deep palace, she never forgot who she was. She kept her hands clean as she protected herself and her child. A kind heart a 1.6kReads8.6Score177Shelves

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    Both of these are about palace maids. One starts as a palace maid and later becomes the crown prince's concubine. Gradually, the crown prince falls in love with the female lead, and eventually, the crown prince becomes the emperor. The second book is a true depiction of a palace maid's daily struggles.

43. 43 宫 A Palace Maid’s Daily Struggles 宫女奋斗日常 Phantom Beneath the Moon月下幻影Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ling Huan has skin as smooth as ice and looks like a goddess, yet she has no interest in power and thinks only of leaving the palace. In the end, neither she nor her child meets a good end. Given another chance, her goal is to raise her child well and become Empress Dowager herself. A palace-intrigue story with a strong female lead. The heroine is ruthless and clever. A thoroughly satisfying read. 6kReads9.2Score853Shelves
44. 44 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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    I haven't read the book you mentioned, but the three books I recommended are excellent. In the first book, the female lead is incredibly shrewd and completely fools the emperor. In the second book, the female lead's first love dies shortly after she appears, and then she uses her beauty to seek revenge. They're all good.

45. 45 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
46. 46 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 41.2kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
47. 47 被 After the Tyrant Heard My Inner Thoughts, the Tragic Romance Turned Into a Loving Spoilfest 被暴君听到心声后，虐文爆宠了 Distant Moon Shadow月影遥遥Ancient Romance440k WordsCompleted [Tyrant’s mind-reading + gluttonous girl + devoted couple + sweet romance with a happy ending] Shen Qingqing wakes up to find she’s become the heroine of an old-school angst novel. Shen Qingshuang, the empress of a fallen kingdom, is taken by force and imprisoned in the harem by a tyrant. Cold and stubborn, she’d rather die than submit. After three hundred rounds of physical and emotional torment, she jumps from the city wall to die for her country, leaving the tyrant consumed by madness and reg 6.5kReads8.7Score853Shelves

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    There's hope for those who enjoy sweet romance novels!

48. 48 皇 The Emperor’s Favorite Lady-in-Waiting 皇上独宠御前掌事宫女 Cheng Nuo橙诺Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Shen Ru was sold into the palace as a child. Later, thanks to Consort Shu's great kindness, she lived a fairly comfortable life. But Consort Shu was eventually framed for practicing witchcraft. The emperor was furious and ordered her death. Shen Ru followed the young Second Prince, Situ Yi, to the Cold Palace, where the two depended on each other from then on. A few years later, fortune finally turned in their favor: the emperor and the crown prince died one after another. To preserve her positi 1.9kReads8.4Score136Shelves

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    These two books are both exceptional; the protagonist was with him from before he ascended the throne as a prince, and after he became emperor, she became a palace maid. ✨✨

49. 49 金 The Golden Sparrow Hairpin 金雀钗 Thirteen'er十三儿Ancient Romance153k WordsCompleted Rong Lan entered the palace as a maid at thirteen and worked diligently for ten years. She thought she would be able to leave the palace and marry once she turned twenty-five. Little did she know that she would accidentally serve the Empress Dowager to death, and from then on, one unexpected incident followed another. The young tutor Feng Qiw u took a liking to her despite being blind, so Rong Lan hurriedly latched onto a powerful patron and privately pledged herself to him for life. Who knew th 1.1kReads9.4Score139Shelves
50. 50 娇 The Alluring Palace Maid Climbs the Ranks, Capturing the Emperor’s Heart and the Phoenix Throne 娇媚宫女上位，勾帝心夺凤位 Lemon Rice Wine酒酿柠檬Ancient Romance348k WordsCompleted (A bewitching, scheming young palace maid vs. a cold, heartless emperor) Xuezhi counted the days until she could leave the palace and reunite with her family. But the harem was rife with endless rivalries, and a fire set as part of someone’s scheme dragged even a little palace maid from the Cold Palace into the turmoil. One night of pleasure with the emperor, and Xuezhi was trapped forever within the Forbidden City. She kept a clear head and avoided his favor; he took her by force He granted her 122Reads—Score—Shelves

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    * **The Imperial Maid, Who Dreams of Leaving the Palace All Day Long:** A palace intrigue and domestic power struggle story in an antique style, completed. It tells the story of a palace maid who desperately wants to leave the palace. The plot revolves around palace life and her desire to escape, allowing readers to experience the complexities of the court and her inner turmoil. Highly recommended. * **The Alluring Palace Maid's Rise to Power: Seducing the Emperor and Winning the Phoenix Throne:** A palace intrigue and domestic power struggle story in an antique style, completed. It focuses on how a charming palace maid uses her allure to seduce the emperor and vie for the phoenix throne, showcasing the fierce competition for power and emotional entanglements within the palace. Very engaging. * **The Palace Maid's Schemes:** A palace intrigue and domestic power struggle story in an antique style, completed. It revolves around a palace maid's schemes, telling the story of her using her wisdom to survive and thrive in the palace. It allows readers to appreciate the wisdom of a palace maid and the power struggles within the court, making it a worthwhile read.

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