Are There Any Novels About Political Intrigue and Inner-Household Conflict? 有没有关于权谋的？，宅斗

1. 1 被 After the Crown Prince, My Childhood Friend, Set His Sights on Me 被竹马太子盯上以后 Frost Falls on the Long Night长夜成霜Two Male Leads247k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + slow burn + sweet romance + two equally strong leads + tender, steady love + happy ending] Zhou Xinglan had grown up alongside the Crown Prince and was his closest friend. He had never thought there was anything strange about always being by the prince’s side. It was only when rumors about the Crown Prince suddenly began sweeping through the capital that Zhou Xinglan finally started wondering if something was amiss. He avoided the dazzling Crown Prince, yet at the same time, he 1.5kReads9.1Score158Shelves

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   First of all, all of these books have two male leads. The first one is really about political intrigue, and it gets a bit angsty later on (in my opinion), but overall it's still pretty good; the second one has some minor conflicts at the beginning, but it gets really sweet later on; the third one is really sweet 🥰; the fourth one is also about power struggles, a yandere story, and it's very sweet even if you don't watch it with any biases.

2. 2 疯 The Mad Regent Wants to Rub My Ears Every Day 疯批摄政王每天都想rua我耳朵 Xie Kefeng谢客风Two Male Leads553k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, No Female Lead + Mutual Devotion, One-on-One + Proud, Short-Tempered Cat-Demon Crown Prince × Gloomy, Unhinged, Obsessive, Jealous, Mercurial Regent] Overnight, he transmigrates into the body of an exhausted, powerless puppet emperor. His target for winning affection is none other than the outwardly noble but secretly ruthless regent, who is plotting against him. Mu Yunhe: Thanks, but no thanks. I want to go back to the demon realm, right now! Immediately! And so, daily life i 1.7kReads9.5Score324Shelves
3. 3 将 General, Don't Come Any Closer! 将军，你不要过来啊！ Lazy Good-for-Nothing废物懒人Two Male Leads511k WordsCompleted [1v1, sweet romance] No female lead Cruel and ruthless vs. cunning and quick-witted Xie Qingyan transmigrates into a book and becomes the young emperor in the story. Unfortunately, in the original novel, the young emperor is suspicious by nature, cruel, and incompetent. After believing slander and trying to execute the great general Qin Huairui, he is killed by Qin Huairui instead, dying disgraced and in pieces. To stay alive, Xie Qingyan becomes as obedient as a lamb. Later... Qin Huairui: Your 1.2kReads9.4Score193Shelves
4. 4 病 Sickly Obsession 病态诱捕 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted Transmigrating into a book + proceed with caution: possessive, unstable love interest. Manga adaptation and publication rights have been signed; the print edition is now available. Other people who transmigrate into a book get a golden finger, a powerful System, and a huge protagonist halo. Li Dezhuang transmigrates into a book as a minor character: a disposable side character who’s good for nothing but his looks, with a ridiculously old-fashioned name to boot. To survive, Li Dezhuang resolves t 26.3kReads9.5Score4.4kShelves
5. 5 纨 The Spoiled Couple’s Mutual Admiration 纨绔夫妻互捧日常 Aconite on the Snow雪上一枝蒿Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Su Yu'an is forced to marry Jiang Qiyun, the eldest son of the Marquis of Rongyang and the leader of Kyoto's four notorious young lords. Everyone in Kyoto waits for the two of them to make fools of themselves, but instead, they see a couple constantly praising each other. Jiang Qiyun: My wife is clever and brilliant. She brings good fortune to her husband and keeps our home safe! Su Yu'an: My husband is as handsome as a jade tree, shielding me from wind and rain! Kyoto's nobles: Are you talking 18.3kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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   It's really good! It has palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, and political intrigue all in one. It's super good! I don't know why the rating dropped. You'll only know if it's good after you watch it. I don't recommend things lightly, but if I do, it means it must be good! 😳

6. 6 锦 Embroidered Heart 锦心绣 Slightly Chilly微微冰凉Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted In her previous life, the heroine Su Yu was killed by the scumbag and her younger sister, leading to her father’s death on the battlefield, her grandmother’s death from grief, and her righteous elder brother turning into a god of slaughter. In this life, she vows to protect her family and never again believe the malicious lies of petty people. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These three books are all great! 🙂🙂 They have both palace intrigue and domestic drama elements 🤭🤭🤭 Although one of them isn't finished yet 💕💕 But they're all worth reading 😄😄

7. 7 前 I Died Tragically in My Past Life, Then Was Jilted Again After Being Reborn 前世惨死，重生后又被退婚 Ye Chenhuo叶尘火Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] 1. This story focuses mainly on palace and household intrigue, with very little romance and not much screen time for the male lead. The leads support each other and join forces against their enemies, with no misunderstandings or love rivals. One man and one woman, both pure; a strong heroine and an even stronger hero. The male lead spoils the heroine. 2. This is a fictional setting with no connection to real history. Synopsis: Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest daughter of 9.2kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
8. 8 我 A Little Cuddle in the Regent King's Arms 我在摄政王怀里撒个娇 Lucky Cat招财猫Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted She was once the Qin family’s proud, beloved legitimate daughter, held in the highest regard. But after trusting and loving the wrong people, she watched her family fall apart and died a miserable death in the street. Reborn, she sets her sights on her second brother, who shares no blood ties with her. She knows that the cold, proud young man will one day become the regent, wielding power over the court and renown throughout the land. In this life, she is clever, quick-witted, and even a little 7Reads7.3Score—Shelves
9. 9 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance561k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 13.1kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves

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   This is a pure ancient romance novel about domestic intrigue, with well-developed and detailed characters.

10. 10 病 The Brooding Prince's Beloved: His Cool, Aloof Princess Consort Is an Assassin 病娇心头宠，清冷王妃是杀手 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Possessive, lovesick prince + aloof top-tier assassin + strong leads + sweet romance + satisfying revenge + mutual salvation] She was the King of the Night in the 21st century, a top-tier assassin who had clawed her way out of a pile of corpses. Her only goal in life was to survive! She understood every kind of emotion in the world, but only so she could get closer to her targets. In the end, even she no longer knew how much of what she felt was real and how much was an act. And no one in thi 868Reads9.1Score100Shelves

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    The male and female leads' storylines are different, it's definitely a refreshing surprise.

11. 11 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 lead who is neither stupid nor naively kind; it's rare to see a female lead who kills without blinking an eye, making it very exciting. The male lead is also decisive and ruthless, like a hunter. The male lead has a cheat code, and the female lead, thinking she understands his mind, is slowly boiled like a frog in water. The male lead has her under his thumb very well. So far, the male lead is very doting on the female lead. It's just that it's not finished yet as of December 19th. Sisters who don't mind, go for it!

12. 12 女 The Supporting Villainess Cultivates Immortality by Becoming Her Sect's Grandmaster 女配修仙：从当宗门师祖做起！ Glass Salted Fish玻璃咸鱼Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The night before Xu Yi was to become the senior disciple of Xuanji Sect, she had a dream. In it, she was consumed by jealousy of the new junior sister, committed every sort of evil, and ultimately met a grisly end, her bones ground to dust. With the junior sister's initiation just around the corner, Xu Yi shut her eyes, gritted her teeth, and left with all her belongings to lie low. But she never expected to fall into a secret realm the moment she left the sect, where she was trapped for two hun 2.4kReads8.8Score304Shelves
13. 13 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Cuddled Up to the Villainous Tycoon 穿书后，我在反派大佬怀里撒娇 Nong Chun浓椿Modern Romance667k WordsCompleted [A soft, sweet princess who needs to be coaxed × a cocky, over-the-top villain] Zhou Li transmigrated into a book, landing right in the bed of the biggest villain in the story. She thought she'd become an insignificant cannon-fodder character, but before she knew it, the powerful man was pampering her to the heavens! Everyone in the capital feared Lu Jingxiao, calling him a merciless demon. But Zhou Li wasn't afraid. She had seen Lu Jingxiao grow red-eyed with worry over her slightest injury. Sh 4.8kReads9.2Score380Shelves
14. 14 公 The Princess Just Wants to Be a Slacker 公主她只想咸鱼 Golden Age 123盛世123Ancient Romance176k WordsOngoing As an overlooked princess in the emperor’s eyes, Zuo Jinyu has no grand ambitions. All she wants is to live peacefully in the palace until she comes of age, when her father will choose a consort for her and she can settle down. But she discovers that being a happy-go-lucky layabout isn’t as easy as it sounds. Before she can take it easy, she has to work hard just to stay alive. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a slow-burn historical romance novel, focusing on the female protagonist's growth into a princess who protects the nation. Not everyone who disagrees with the protagonist is a villain with a tragic end. Both villains and protagonists have their strengths and weaknesses, and the villains are not blindly vilified because their differences stem from their opposing stances.

15. 15 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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    So good I'm speechless. The female lead is truly the smartest I've ever seen. Zhou Sheng is my white moonlight, and I'm still heartbroken.

16. 16 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

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    The first book features a ruthless female lead and an even more insane male lead; it's worth reading. The second book shows how the female lead gradually seduces the emperor.

17. 17 重 Reborn, I Join Forces with My Archrival for Revenge 重生后我和死对头联手复仇 Shui Yinan水翊楠Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + career-focused, with a lighter romantic element] Once you have tasted the sweetness of power, you can never forget it. Even after being given another life, you still long to return to the halls of power, stand atop the mountains, and reach beneath the heavens. In her previous life, Pei Jiaoran had an easy rise to success. She entered the Phoenix Pavilion and donned the purple robe, living a life of great comfort. But one wrong step, and both she and her political legacy we 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female protagonists are both reborn, but the female protagonist doesn't disguise herself as a man. There's no female-male rivalry, no palace intrigue, and no scenes of women framing each other. Only power struggles and conflicts of interest exist. Women can also enter officialdom through the imperial examinations and attend girls' schools. This story isn't a typical wish-fulfillment political intrigue novel, nor does it focus heavily on palace or domestic power struggles. It strives to realistically depict the political struggles of ancient officialdom. The female protagonist is career-oriented, prioritizing public affairs and personal interests over personal feelings, and her attitude towards the male protagonist shifts from one-sided exploitation to affection. The male protagonist is also career-oriented, initially harboring a secret crush on the female protagonist, but their feelings gradually develop into a mutual attraction. Together, they navigate the political landscape, one skilled in literature and the other in martial arts. The female protagonist is outwardly cold but inwardly warm; seemingly adept at social maneuvering and worldly wisdom, she is actually highly guarded and doesn't easily trust anyone. The male protagonist is mature and stable, but in reality, he's a jealous and cunning individual. Much of the story's setting is based on the political landscape of the mid-to-late Tang Dynasty, focusing on the power of the four eunuchs and the power struggles between eunuchs, the central government, and regional military governors. While some content is meticulously researched, errors and omissions may still exist. There will be instances of pedantry in the text—for example, the title of a classical Chinese book does not necessarily reflect the content of the article.

18. 18 报 Your Majesty, the Tyrant Can Read Minds 报告娘娘，暴君他有读心术 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After she touched the tyrant’s skull, which had been polished into a wine bowl, she unexpectedly transmigrated into the empress who died the most gruesome death in history. Every day, she plotted to kill the tyrant and become empress in her own right, unaware that he could read minds. When the tyrant fell gravely ill, she wept and begged Heaven to let her trade her own years of life for his safety. The tyrant was deeply moved, until he suddenly heard her thoughts: [If he’s so sick, hurry up and 6kReads9.3Score996Shelves

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    The early part was about power struggles, and the later part could also be described as power struggles. ^ω^

19. 19 重 After Offering a Huge Reward for a Baby, I Rose to Power Through My Child 重金求子后，我靠崽上位了 Flying Orange Is Rich飞奔的橘有钱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shu Yan, a retired employee of the quick transmigration department, accidentally transmigrates to the Song Dynasty and becomes the only daughter of a wealthy merchant. To protect her family fortune, Shu Yan decides to pay a hefty sum to have a child. She spends ages peeking over the wall at the handsome young gentleman next door, then seduces him by every means and sleeps with him. After successfully getting pregnant, she leaves behind a large sum of money and runs off with the baby, leaving the 5.7kReads8.7Score468Shelves

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    Both are palace intrigue and domestic drama, and they're all super good! The female leads are all quite rational, not love-struck, and ruthless when necessary, never dragging their feet. However, they're not both virgins. Don't be misled by the title of the first book.

20. 20 清 Qing Transmigration: The Noble Consort Wins by Doing Nothing with Her Golden Touch 清穿：贵妃靠点金手躺赢了 I'm an Old Antique我是老古董Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Qing dynasty transmigration, golden finger, palace intrigue, heroine stands alone] One morning, wealthy woman Song Ruche woke up transmigrated to the Qing dynasty as the only legitimate daughter of the Fucha family. She was born with a golden finger that could upgrade anything she touched, transforming it completely. Unfortunately, she could only use it once every three years. To use it more often, she had to raise her own status. So she decided to take a shortcut: In a feudal society, what fas 5.5kReads9.1Score394Shelves
21. 21 系 The System Sends Me to Fight for Favor in the Palace 系统让我去宫斗 Drinking Winter饮冬Ancient Romance466k WordsCompleted The imperial harem of Great Qi is rife with undercurrents. Shi Yao, a woman from a minor family, enters the palace and rises swiftly, hoping to complete the System’s mission: win the Emperor’s heart. But somehow, every Emperor seems unable to hold onto the throne, and the mission target keeps changing… Shi Yao grits her teeth and steels herself. Fine, then. She’ll rule the world as a woman, and let the hens crow at dawn! 108Reads8.4Score—Shelves
22. 22 人 Life Simulator: I'm a Pro at Rising Through Palace Schemes 人生模拟器：宫斗升职我专业 I Eat Tomatoes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃西红柿不吐番茄皮Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Palace Intrigue + System + Golden Finger + A Story That's 30% Indulgence and 70% Playing It Safe] (Important, important, important!!! Content warning: The heroine is an ordinary person who grows over time. At first, she has some girlish romantic notions; she isn't highly intelligent from the start. Not a mutually exclusive first-love story, and the male lead doesn't dote on her alone. Don't read if these bother you.) From the start, she's in the hardest difficulty mode. After s 6.9kReads9.1Score666Shelves
23. 23 我 I Thrive in Ancient Times Thanks to a Chat Group! 我靠聊天群在古代风生水起！ AYA-chanAYA酱Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted History records that the daughter of the Mi family was a wicked consort who brought ruin to the country, and the Jin state fell. Mi Li always thought of herself as a wicked consort, but when she opened her eyes, she found herself a peasant girl named Lin Erya, born into a family so poor they could barely scrape by. Her beautiful face was gone. Everything was gone. Mi Li: I'd rather be dead. I'd rather go to the underworld. Perhaps Heaven couldn't bear to see her suffer, so it gave her a golden 105Reads8.7Score—Shelves
24. 24 权 Power and Favor for the World: This Marquis Is Taking a Husband! 权宠天下：本候要纳夫！ Cold Shadow Reappears冷影在现Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Zhongyuan Marquis household welcomed twin daughters, but had no sons. To preserve the family’s century-old glory, Mu Qianyi, the younger twin, became the household’s only “legitimate son.” After transmigrating, she finds that she was once the top assassin in a killers’ organization. Passing herself off as a man is no challenge at all. But how can she be content with meekly playing the part of a marquis? She has never hidden her ambition. But what is she to do after accidentally provoking Pri 1.6kReads8.9Score186Shelves

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    The first book features a woman disguised as a man; the female lead is a crown prince with ambition who eventually becomes an empress. The second book features a female lead who is a very intelligent princess.

25. 25 入 Pregnant with Twins After Entering the Palace, She Is Promoted to Imperial Consort 入宫后怀双胎，她被抬位做贵妃 The Star Bridge Slowly星桥缓缓Ancient Romance655k WordsCompleted When her elder sister, the legitimate daughter who had entered the palace as a consort, fell out of favor, Jiang Qingwan was chosen by her stepmother to enter the palace and help her sister regain the emperor's favor. She was beautiful and timid, but who could have guessed that the emperor would end up doting on her to no end... 1.2kReads8.6Score105Shelves
26. 26 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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    ① Yao Yao is stunningly beautiful, intelligent, and cunning; she's truly captivating. Men belong to her; power is also something she desires. ② Entering the palace is like entering a deep sea; one must not fall in love. Yan Yan is very clear-headed, understanding her own goals. Over three years, she meticulously plotted to win over the emperor. ③ Qing Qing's clear-headedness and her ascent to the position of Imperial Noble Consort are truly impressive; investing in her is definitely worthwhile.

27. 27 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
28. 28 卿 New Life: My Soul Transmigrated into the Third Young Master, and Haitang Is in Trouble 卿卿日常：魂穿三少主，海棠麻了 Tea Before the Buddha佛前茶Historical282k WordsCompleted [Soul transmigration + Changing fate + Political intrigue] In his previous life, he was a corporate CEO who met with an unexpected fall. When he wakes up, he discovers that he has become Yin An, the Third Young Lord from New Life Begins, an absolutely conceited man with no self-awareness! At home, there's a sweet and loving family. Outside, the legitimate eldest lord presses him at every turn, while the Sixth Young Lord rises with force. He just got a System, but it tossed him a few scraps and l 508Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    They're all pretty good.

29. 29 影 Film and TV: Starting with The Story of Minglan 影视：从知否开始 Lin You Loves Edible Gold爱吃可食用黄金的林游Male-Channel Fanfiction152k WordsOngoing Su Yue, a young man from the Demon Capital, unexpectedly obtained the Myriad Cinematic Worlds System. Starting with The Story of Minglan, he punishes Lin Qinshuang and rises through the court, making a name for himself. In The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, he challenges the Five Mountains with his sword and dominates the martial world. In Hikaru no Go, he comprehends the Divine Move. 293Reads7.3Score—Shelves
30. 30 大 Great Qin: Father, Don't Panic. I'm Really Just Keeping Watch Over the State 大秦：父皇你别慌，我真的在监国 Never Seen the Upside-Down Mountain未曾见倒悬山Historical1.3M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty, Ying Che became the First Emperor's sixth son. It was during the First Emperor's eastern tour, and Ying Che gained the power to govern the country after drunkenly making a bold remark. Ying Che awakened a national destiny System and was bound to the fate of the Qin Empire. As long as the empire prospered, he would receive rewards; if its destiny came to an end, he would perish. So Ying Che let loose and went all out, with no turning back. [Ding! Host has —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 大 Great Ming: From the Start, Zhu Di Exposed My Simulated Life 大明：开局被朱棣模拟人生曝光了 Sky-Blue Shirt天蓝色的衬衫Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty charmer + father’s resignation, son’s delight + simulator + two golden fingers] In the sixteenth year of Yongle, Zhu Gaoshuo transmigrates to another version of the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Di's fourth son. With three dragons and two pythons around him, he had planned to live quietly and enjoy his life as a prince. But to his surprise, he attracts the spirits of legendary figures from history. The First Emperor Ying Zheng, Xiang Yu the Conqueror, Chancellor Zhuge Liang, the God 20.1kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves
32. 32 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book as the Villainous Prince, I Specialize in Destroying the Chosen Ones of Every Plane 穿书成反派皇子，专灭位面之子 Prince Langya琅邪王Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Villain + Alternate Setting + System + Struggle for the Throne] Yet another member of the Xiao clan has transmigrated. This time, it’s Xiao Jie. He transmigrates into a prince in an alternate-world power fantasy. But he isn’t the protagonist. That’s his elder brother, Xiao Huang, a child of destiny favored by Heaven. He’s just a minor, no-name villain. Luckily, as the saying goes, wherever there’s a villain, there’s a System. There are only underpowered Systems and villains who don’t try hard e 18.1kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves
33. 33 娇 The Beloved Concubine's Daughter: Stay Close, Auntie Will Help You Soar 娇娇庶女：姨娘稳住带你飞 A Fu阿阜Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Also known as: Auntie, Hang in There! Your Daughter Will Earn You a Noble Title [Heroine pretends to be weak while hiding her strength / actually a useless little thing + supernatural elements + second male lead’s road to redemption + slow-to-realize male lead] When people in the capital spoke of the third young lady of the Marquis of Huai’an’s household, many couldn’t help remarking on her good fortune. Though born a concubine’s daughter, she had won the Empress’s favor, been given the title of 3.4kReads9.1Score396Shelves

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    Someone please teach me how to handle domestic power struggles! Waaaaah (┯_┯) I've been writing my new book for so long, but I can't keep going. I don't know how to handle domestic power struggles! Someone please help me!

34. 34 重 With My Reborn Son's High-Stakes Schemes, Becoming Empress Dowager Is No Dream 重生儿子手段高，晋升太后不是梦 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Fictional Imperial Harem Drama + No Romance + Giving Birth and Raising Kids + My Son Must Be Crown Prince + Ambitious + Clear-Eyed] Content warning: The romance isn’t mutually exclusive, she doesn’t love the male lead, and there are painful, heartbreaking parts. The male lead is a scumbag emperor. Song Yuyan was hooked on a palace-harem management game. She never expected to open her eyes and find she had transmigrated to ancient times. After keeping a low profile for three years, she entered t 3.6kReads9.3Score427Shelves

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    Not bad at all. In the first book, the female protagonist doesn't love the emperor; she only wants to help his son ascend the throne so she can become the empress dowager. The second book is also quite good.

35. 35 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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    It's so beautiful, I love it! 😳🥰

36. 36 世 Never More Than Three Times 世不过三 Yu Duoyou余多柚Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + reborn + three lifetimes + little poison doctor + no golden finger + political intrigue + satisfying read + sweet romance + reverse raising + romance + ensemble cast + scheming + a little angst] Xia Shi has been reborn three times, and each life has been more exciting than the last! Now in her third life, she’s an invincible little poison master. Who would dare let her suffer even the slightest grievance? In her first life, she lived for herself and married a foolish empero 2.3kReads9.5Score459Shelves

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    This political intrigue novel is captivating; the female lead's intelligence remains consistently high throughout.

37. 37 女 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 15.1kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves

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    Both of these are about political intrigue and family feuds; they're both very good.

38. 38 死 Five Years After Her Death, the Sickly Heir Still Wants to Marry Her 死后五年！病娇世子仍要以身相许 Cat Bean Rice猫豆米Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + devoted couple + revenge on scoundrels + sweet romance; less romance in the early chapters] She was well-read, strategic, and beautiful. She could ride in white with a red horse, spear in hand, and take on enemy generals. She could also command from behind the scenes and secure victory from a thousand miles away. After being reborn, all she wanted was revenge, then to live a peaceful, prosperous life with her family. But no one had warned her what to do when a talkative man kep 227Reads9.1Score—Shelves
39. 39 谋 Scheming for the Heir 谋嫡 Master Hua花爷Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted From being a pawn sent by her elder half-sister to the Third Prince's residence to climbing over a mountain of blood and claiming the empress's throne, Lin Wanying did just one thing: she kept Zhao Xuan firmly by her side. 3.3kReads9.1Score626Shelves

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    The title itself tells you it's about political intrigue.

40. 40 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
41. 41 摘 Plucking the Crabapple Blossom 摘棠 Sleeping in a Boat at Night, Listening to Rain晚舟听雨眠Ancient Romance482k WordsOngoing A composed, chaste common-born war god x a free-spirited, wanton heiress from a military family. After the Shen family is wiped out, Shen Tangsheng is reborn, returning to the age of fifteen. To stand against the rival who will one day wield power over everything, she thinks of Wei Zhuo, whose future will be boundlessly bright. The borderlands are swept by endless sandstorms; beneath their feet lies the desert, and with a raised hand they can almost touch the dusk. She reaches out to Wei Zhuo, s 40Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Very good, well written.

42. 42 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

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    The first one is amazing!

43. 43 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
44. 44 清 Qing Transmigration: Consort De Devotes Herself to Raising Her Son to Become Empress Dowager 清穿：德妃她一心养崽做太后 I'm the Cutest我最可爱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete, come on in!] System + transmigrate + comedy Overnight, she transmigrates to the Qing Dynasty and becomes Uya Jinxin. That’s right, she’s the historical Consort De who took a terrible hand and turned it into a royal flush, only to turn that royal flush right back into a terrible hand. Jinxin wonders what she did to deserve transmigrating as Consort De. But since she’s Consort De now, she might as well change history! Who says I play favorites? Little Fourth, come here, let Mother pinch 1.8kReads8.6Score188Shelves
45. 45 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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    🎊Yun'er recommends books, no "postponement service" please🎊— 🎊If you like it, keep a copy on your bookshelf🎊— 🎊If you don't like it, just turn left and don't complain🎊— 🎊They're all palace intrigue books, but not too much about power struggles🎊— 🎊I highly recommend the second book; the rest are recommended in no particular order🎊— 🎊Thank you for reading, I hope you have a pleasant reading experience🎊

46. 46 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score522Shelves

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    The female lead is incredibly powerful; she disguises herself as a man and is very cunning and manipulative. She becomes even more formidable as the story progresses.

47. 47 小 After the Young Prince Turned into a Madman, His Imperial Sister-in-Law Was All for It 小王爷黑化成疯批后，皇嫂她超爱 Mo SuiM墨随MTwo Female Leads367k WordsCompleted [1v1, two female leads + pure wish fulfillment + woman disguises herself as a man + both devoted to each other + mild angst + happy ending + historical court politics] The little prince, always so sweet and soft in Song Ruoyu’s eyes, somehow turned into a scheming little devil. On the wedding night of the emperor and empress, he pretended to be drunk and pinned her down on his bed. “Empress Sister-in-Law? What do you mean, ‘there’s plenty of time’?” “So you do remember I’m your sister-in-law?” 1.9kReads9.2Score261Shelves

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    Both are great! For the first one, just read Brother Min's book, and you'll understand. 😜😜

48. 48 奸 The Treacherous Minister Is Expecting 奸臣有喜 Gu Xige顾夕歌Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She is the short-tempered, shameless Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, skilled at embezzlement, bribery, and abusing her power for personal gain. Her hobbies include attacking people from the shadows and sowing discord. She is the dynasty's infamous number-one villain. Then one day, the officials were relieved to discover that she had finally set her sights on someone else: the renowned Imperial Preceptor. To arrange a chance encounter, she starts lurking outside his residence every 2.8kReads9.2Score378Shelves
49. 49 万 The All-Purpose System Made Me Teacher to the Princes and Princesses 万能系统让我给皇子公主当老师 Qingqiu Lily青丘铃兰Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted No romance and no male lead. Fang Yuxuan was a talented preschool teacher. After the senior class graduation ceremony, she went home to sleep, only to transmigrate into a dynasty that had never existed in history: the Dugu Empire. She also accidentally bound herself to an all-purpose System, which even gave her a pocket dimension. With the System’s help, Fang Yuxuan learned all sorts of things. After arriving in the capital, she posted a notice on the imperial bulletin board and unexpectedly bec 74Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    These two are alright, I guess. 😥

50. 50 我 Farming in the Cold Palace 我在冷宫忙种田 Red Jadeite红翡Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she becomes an unwanted empress discarded in the Cold Palace. What? The palace has stopped providing her with food and clothing? No problem, she has a pocket dimension and plenty of grain. What? The emperor is a greasy, overweight middle-aged man? No problem, she’ll sell steamy little books, save up enough silver, and leave the palace. What? The impossibly handsome man before her is actually the emperor? His handsome face draws closer and closer. “My beloved consort, where 4kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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