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1. 651 宠 The Beloved Consort's Rise to Power 宠妃升职记 Qing Ling卿绫Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted When faced with the selection, An Ruyi is merely a low-ranking daughter of a noble family. To avoid the marriage arranged by her legitimate mother, she has to choose between becoming another man's concubine and becoming the emperor's. Without hesitation, she chooses the latter. Backed by a golden finger in the form of a pocket dimension, she originally only wants to retire in the imperial palace. But even the harem is unsafe, and everyone can bully her. The emperor's favor only puts her in the s 2.8kReads8.9Score20114d adds
2. 652 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. 2.3kReads9.0Score22914d adds

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   Two particularly unique books, definitely worth reading. The second one is full of tearjerker moments. ① A true palace intrigue drama, with strategy and planning, not a plot device or a cruel love scheme. The female lead has her own thoughts but maintains her principles, remaining rational and single-mindedly focused on becoming Empress Dowager. ② She navigates the palace intrigue without losing her integrity, using various methods to gain favor, unwilling to be a pawn, cautiously surviving, cunning yet not turning evil, earning the emperor's genuine affection.

3. 653 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 34.7kReads9.5Score4.4k14d adds
4. 654 王 The Princess Consort Only Wants to Farm, but the Prince Is Clingy and Obsessive 王妃只想种田，王爷病娇又粘人 Wen Yan雯颜Ancient Romance198k WordsOngoing Qi Zhimeng, a PhD in traditional Chinese medicine, transmigrated into the Suining Marquis's residence as a bride brought in to ward off her husband's illness. Her husband was on his deathbed, her stepmother-in-law was watching her like a hawk, and the whole capital was waiting to see her buried alive with him. She whipped out ginseng seeds and, under the pretense of having received a dream from the Bodhisattva, started growing crops scientifically in a side courtyard. Treating illnesses and savi —Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 655 这 In This Life, I Am Empress and You Are a Slave 这一世本宫为后，你为奴 Leng Jiujiu冷久久Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted In her previous life, her rightful place as the principal wife was snatched away by her legitimate elder sister. With no other choice, she entered the household as a concubine, only to be burned alive! In this new life, she resolutely enters the palace, climbing step by step toward the throne, vowing to protect her mother and younger brother at all costs. After taking revenge on her enemies with her own hands, she sees the man on the dragon throne smile wickedly beneath the cold moonlight and pu 40Reads7.7Score—14d adds
6. 656 我 I Survived the Harem to the Grand Finale by Being Brazen 我靠嚣张在后宫活到大结局 Oriental Leaf with Milk东方树叶加奶Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted The groom died suddenly, and the imperial edict turned to ashes. With my power as an imperial relative, my immense wealth, and the blade of my childhood sweetheart, I donned the dragon robe amid the chaos and secured this vast realm. I thought ruling the world was the end, until a teasing voice rang down from beyond the heavens on the day of the sacrifice to Heaven: "This mortal world really is more interesting than a game board." So the three years of people trading their children for food, the 12Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   This book is amazing, I'm sharing it with you all!

7. 657 穿 Reborn as the Older Sister of a Tragic Romance Heroine, I Keep My Crazy in Check 穿成虐文女主她姐，姐稳定发疯 Mei Qianxun梅千寻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Wan knew she was dead. She knew she’d transmigrated, too. But she had no idea where she’d ended up. Still, judging by her current surroundings, this trip had probably gone badly. There was a good chance that wretched poverty would have her in its grip again. “Being a wage slave is miserable, but it doesn’t make me an idiot. Who wants to come to this dump of an ancient world? Not me!” “Ribbit!” “Frog bro, you think this place sucks too, don’t you?” Jiang Wan stared at her bizarre reflection 41.6kReads9.2Score5.5k14d adds

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   A very good novel, the characters are interestingly written, and the storyline about the parents' generation is very touching. Highly recommended.

8. 658 糊 After the Scatterbrained Mother Was Reborn, Her Hard-Luck Life Turned to Wealth and Glory 糊涂娘重生后，命苦的她富贵荣华 You Lu由鹿Ancient Romance645k WordsCompleted [The heroine’s mother is reborn; devoted to one another in both her past and present lives; one-on-one romance; happy ending] Qi Manyue was so foolish that she didn’t realize until she was on the verge of death that she had raised her enemy’s son, while her own daughter had been abandoned far from home. She clung to life to search for her daughter, and at last found her: nothing but bones in a mass grave. When she saw the remains, she finally breathed her last. But when she opened her eyes again 5.6kReads8.9Score64514d adds

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   All of these are high-quality palace intrigue novels; every single one is incredibly enjoyable. I wouldn't post anything that wasn't good. As a seasoned bookworm for decades, I can assure you that investing in these will definitely be worthwhile. Give them a try; there's bound to be one that suits your taste.

9. 659 倒 The Unlucky Little Empress Is Reborn Again 倒霉小皇后她又重生了 Shuo Shuo Shuo Shu硕硕硕黍Ancient Romance732k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Yu Yuan entered the palace at thirteen and became empress. At sixteen, she consummated her marriage with the emperor, and at seventeen, she gave birth to the crown prince. Her position was secure, and she alone held the emperor’s heart. Her life seemed perfect, yet it was filled with regrets. At thirty, she died mysteriously while carrying twins. After her death, the emperor, still short of forty, held her cold body and went white-haired overnight. The crown prince, who had 1.4kReads8.6Score12514d adds
10. 660 娘 A Consort's Easy Life in Empresses in the Palace 娘娘在甄嬛里混吃等死 I Don't Like Soy Milk不爱喝豆奶Female-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted Oh no, I messed up! I was just nursing a broken heart, ordering a ton of takeout, and watching Empresses in the Palace with a little wine to help me get tipsy. How did I suddenly transmigrate into Empresses in the Palace? This is ridiculous! When other people transmigrate into Empresses in the Palace, they at least get a name and some standing. I start out as a palace maid, the unlucky scapegoat whom the Empress takes her anger out on over a peony pastry that Songzhi deliberately knocked over! I 3.9kReads8.9Score19314d adds
11. 661 作 Has the Spoiled Consort Lost the Emperor's Favor Today? 作精贵妃今天失宠了吗 Like Every Morning似朝朝Ancient Romance977k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Lin Yan entered the palace by imperial decree and was immediately made Noble Consort, ranking just below the empress. She happily believed the emperor truly loved and cherished her. In the end, she was nothing but a pawn in that man's hand, used to keep the empress's maternal family in check! Reborn, Lin Yan decides she will no longer play the obedient noble consort. The Lin family raised her to be a spoiled little troublemaker, so why should she hold back for the sake of 968Reads5.5Score—14d adds

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    Those who watch palace intrigue dramas are already seasoned veterans. Whether you want time travel, pure palace intrigue, or both leads are virgins, you name it, we have it all – satisfaction guaranteed.

12. 662 带 Taking My Rental House to Ancient Times to Become an Imperial Consort 带着租房去古代当贵妃 Master Meow, the Showerhead Hole-Poker花洒扎孔喵师傅Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted (Palace intrigue + evolving pocket-space golden finger + satisfying power fantasy + quick kills + alternate universe) Xu Zhiyi, the ultimate wage slave, scrimped and saved until she had enough for a down payment. On the very day she bought her house, a flower vase fell from the sky and killed her. She raised her middle finger and cursed heaven for its injustice, only to realize she'd spoken too soon. When she opened her eyes again, she had become Xu Daya, a poor little girl from Xu Family Vil 746Reads7.3Score10414d adds

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    It just finished airing. There were several transmigrators, and almost every chapter in the later chapters saw one die. After Xu Zhiyi gave birth to the eldest prince, she gave the emperor a sterilization drug. Liu Yue, after her death, became Lu Yue and learned her lesson.

13. 663 重 Reborn: The Villainess Secures Her White Moonlight Role 重生后，恶毒女配拿稳白月光剧本 Three Days of Cold寒三日Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [A favored concubine displaces the wife + palace and household intrigue + physician heroine + strong heroine in an ancient setting + sweet romance] In her previous life, Jiang Chaohua was the most notorious wicked woman in Chang’an. She killed her brother, her mother, and her husband, then was shot dead by the new emperor. Only after her death did Jiang Chaohua learn that her own father had spread the rumors that made her infamous, and had molded her into a wicked woman himself. His goal was to 1.3kReads8.2Score29614d adds
14. 664 重 The Reborn Crown Princess, and the Crown Prince Gets Jealous Every Day 重生太子妃，太子每天都在吃醋 Zhou Xing周行Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Complete) Important: Please don’t read this with omniscient knowledge. This is just a sweet romance. (Only devoted to each other + sweet romance) In her previous life, Shen Musheng, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, lived in constant fear while spying in the Eastern Palace. She kept passing information to Prince Qin, finally enduring until the end, when she thought everything had worked out perfectly. The man who had promised to make her empress one day, and often whispered sweet nothin 855Reads8.0Score10014d adds
15. 665 陛 Your Majesty, Let's Have a Baby 陛下我们生个娃吧 Guang Jun's Promise广君一诺Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Historical Fiction + Alternate Setting + Pure Romance + Strong Hero and Heroine + Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Silly Humor] Because Xie Zhaozhao has half Xie family blood, the civil and military officials choose her to take her place in the inner palace. It is said that the Xie family’s legitimate daughter is the most talented woman around, a master of poetry, calligraphy, painting, and literature, with a brilliance that makes her a rare genius. But only she knows she has no talent. All s 68Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This hilarious and absurd novel has a smooth pacing and plot; highly recommended!

16. 666 获 After Getting a Healing System, I Went on a Rampage in the Imperial Harem 获得治愈系统后，我在后宫杀疯了 Pomegranate Eating石榴在吃饭Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted Lin Xiaowan, a palace maid in the laundry rooms, is envied for her beauty. Trapped in a desperate situation and on the brink of death, she unexpectedly gains a System golden finger. She advances step by step, winning hearts as her first priority, and becomes a favored consort. From then on, she proceeds carefully and plots with cunning, laying her plans and winning the emperor's heart one step at a time until she rises to become empress. 611Reads6.4Score10514d adds

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17. 667 陪 The Concubine’s Guide to Turning the Tables 陪嫁逆袭手札 Cheese and Egg Pancake芝士鸡蛋饼Ancient Romance458k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Luo Yin was a dowry maid with a face so lovely and delicate that anyone would pity her. Even with all of Prince Jin’s affection, she never dared to outshine her mistress. In the end, her own mistress gave her a bowl of poison, sending her and the child in her womb to their deaths… In this life, Luo Yin nestles in Prince Jin’s arms, watching her enemy prostrate herself before her, weeping and begging. The corner of her mouth lifts slightly. 1.5kReads7.0Score—14d adds
18. 668 锦 Prince Jin Has Trouble Fathering Heirs? His Delicate Beauty Bears Two Babies in One Night 锦王子嗣艰难？娇柔美人一夜两崽 Today Is Another Day I Want to Get Rich今天也是想发财的一天Ancient Romance772k WordsCompleted [Household and palace intrigue + devoted love later on + the most beautiful heroine + a scheming flirt] Sheng Wendi is a delicate beauty with a face like a celestial maiden. Though she has transmigrated, she can’t remember a single poem or song. Her legitimate elder sister, who transmigrated into a book and knows the plot inside out, steals everything from her. The sister marries the son of a civil official, while Sheng Wendi is sent to marry Prince Jin as a concubine. The prince’s manor is full 6.2kReads8.5Score54214d adds

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    The male lead in this book doesn't marry. How could a palace intrigue novel expect the protagonist to remain celibate for one person? The female lead doesn't love the male lead, yet she rises from a concubine to become the empress. The female lead is involved in palace intrigue with other female characters who are transmigrated, reborn, or undergo quick transmigration! It's super good!

19. 669 谍 The Spy Phoenix: Always One Step Ahead 谍凰，防不胜防 Old Qinggan老青柑Ancient Romance378k WordsOngoing She was once the most dangerous intelligence chief in the modern world. In a single moment, she transmigrates and becomes the daughter of a tenant farmer, invisible to everyone in an ancient dynasty. An adult’s wisdom is trapped in a frail young body. The chaotic world is a web, yet she quietly becomes the one weaving it. From rural fields to the turbulent imperial court, no one knows that behind those clear eyes she is spinning an intelligence network vast enough to overturn the world. In a wor 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's really good, come and see!

20. 670 陛 After the Emperor Is Reborn, the Empress Becomes the Apple of His Eye 陛下重生后，娘娘成了掌中娇 Muzi Yingbao木子颖宝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “Your Majesty, if there is another life, I hope never to have known you, and never to meet you again in any lifetime.” Yujing Chen detested her. Yet the last thing she did before dying was take the fatal sword strike for him. She said, “Your Majesty, could my life leave a vivid mark in your heart?” Perhaps Heaven believed his task was unfinished and granted him a new life. After being reborn... he discovered that she had once been bright and beautiful, too... [No System + No transmigration + Mal 6.3kReads8.4Score39814d adds
21. 671 皇 Imperial Noble Consort: Palace Intrigue Ends, Office Politics Begin 皇贵妃：宫斗结束，职场开始 Come, Let Me Treat You来请吃饭Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted Also known as The Imperial Noble Consort Turns the Harem into a Career-Driven Team #Harem intrigue is no match for working hard together##The imperial concubines become career women##Turn the harem into a women's MBA program# [A lovesick romantic? No! This time, Shangguan Yunzhi transforms into the harem's top career-planning guru!] In her previous life, Shangguan Yunzhi loved the emperor deeply, only to die of illness in the palace. Reborn on the day she received the imperial edict, she tears 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist starts as an Imperial Noble Consort; it's an anti-palace intrigue career novel.

22. 672 说 I Was Supposed to Be a Doormat, So Why Does the Emperor Remember Everything? 说好当受气包，怎么皇帝有记忆？ Late Branches at Dawn杳杳枝晚Ancient Romance258k WordsOngoing [Looks delicate and plays the victim, but is a fearsome flower × scheming emperor who retains his memories after reloading] (An antagonistic imperial couple, a reloading power fantasy, father-daughter affection, and a romance that grows sweeter by the day) Chu Mingzhao is the capital's most fearsome beauty. She can shatter a stone lion with one punch. But her unscrupulous father tricked her into entering the palace, where she was bound to a [System for Playing the Victim]. Little Four: Host, yo 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Confronting the Emperor and Empress

23. 673 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 58.7kReads9.6Score8.3k14d adds
24. 674 云 Consort Yun Wants to Live a Lazy Life 云妃她想当咸鱼 Withered Flowers Blooming in Profusion荼靡靡夭夭Ancient Romance61k WordsCompleted Consort Yun Wants to Be a Slacker —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A must-read for anyone experiencing a reading slump! "Consort Yun Wants to Be a Lazy Bum"—this new Tomato novel kept me up for two sleepless nights! Sisters, I recently discovered a gem of a historical romance novel, it's absolutely amazing! The book is called "Consort Yun Wants to Be a Lazy Bum," and it tells the story of a transmigrated woman who spends six years lying low in the harem, only to be forced into becoming a "face-slapping queen." Why such a strong recommendation? The female lead, Chu Yunshuang, is a breath of fresh air among transmigrated women. While other transmigrated women start by making a comeback, she sets her sights on simply "surviving to the end." She spends her time in the harem growing vegetables, fishing, and grilling fish, living a life of near-invisibility. But this seemingly lazy bum, in order to protect the few people who truly care for her, is forced to stand up step by step, transforming from a coward into a ruthless character who dares to confront the Empress head-on. This "I don't want trouble, but trouble comes my way, so I'll take you down" dynamic is incredibly satisfying!

25. 675 春 Spring Robes in Disarray: Only to Unravel the Chancellor's Desires 春衫乱：只为奸臣解风情 Fish in the South City南城有鱼Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn to change fate + devoted husband + political intrigue and revenge. The heroine is gentle yet resilient, kind and perceptive. The hero is a noble, powerful minister, beautiful and tragic. Many foreshadowed clues and twists.] Lin Shu was a noble young lady from the capital, raised without ever having to lift a finger. When disaster struck the Lin family, Lin Shu became a government slave. She was put to washing and dyeing cloth in the Imperial Household Dep 12kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    Of the classical Chinese novels I've read recently, I highly recommend "Spring Robe in Disarray"—it's incredibly good! I've forgotten a bit of the plot of the other ones, but they were still quite enjoyable.

26. 676 娇 The Sweet Little Promise Who Rose Through the Ranks by Bearing Children 娇娇小答应靠生子一路晋升 Purple Cat紫色猫Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System golden finger + multiple births + silly beauty + laid-back palace intrigue + doted on exclusively later + not a pure romance] Guys, how is this fair? Other women fight for favor with their family background, beauty, and talents... Qing Luo does it by getting pregnant. She spends her days having babies, raising them, and doting on them, gradually earning the emperor's exclusive favor. With her children by her side, she climbs to the top of life... 10kReads9.1Score93914d adds

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    This is one of my favorite palace intrigue novels; I highly recommend it!

27. 677 带 Days in a Palace Drama with a System 带着系统在宫斗剧里的日子 Love Purple Rice Yogurt爱吃紫米酸奶Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted With a reincarnation System from the underworld, Shu Ning has no choice but to fight to survive through each mission. P.S. Everyone has their own writing style. This story is based on TV dramas, and the author’s writing may not suit everyone’s tastes. I hope every reader finds a story they love! This is the everyday life of a wage worker in a palace-intrigue novel. Primarily set in Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace and Empresses in the Palace... (It’s a slow transmigration story.) 3.2kReads8.5Score13914d adds

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    1. Completed. The female lead doesn't love the emperor and is the ultimate winner. 2. Slow-paced transmigration novel, currently being updated. Good concept. 3. Currently being updated. The female lead is ruthless and doesn't love the emperor; she's focused on raising her child to become the Empress Dowager.

28. 678 大 The Young Lady Has Finally Dropped the Act 大小姐她竟不装了 Withered Flowers Blooming in Profusion荼靡靡夭夭13k WordsCompleted The Heiress Finally Dropped Her Act —Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 679 通 Her Slender Waist and Jade-Like Beauty Drive the Reserved Crown Prince Out of Control 通房细腰玉颜，引清冷太子失控了 Xiao Lizhi小荔稚Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Both leads devoted to each other + sweet romance + male lead is hopelessly in love!] [Delicate, soft-waisted chamber maid × noble, aloof crown prince] Nian Yao was the lowliest maid in the inner palace, yet she had a face as beautiful as a hibiscus. Unfortunately, she was frail and the daughter of a criminal, someone everyone could bully. But nobody knew that whenever Nian Yao was moved by desire, a begonia flower bloomed on her right shoulder, alluring and radiant. Except the noble, 2.1kReads8.8Score21214d adds

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    Highly recommend, they're all great!

30. 680 妾 Your Delicate Concubine 妾身娇贵 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Revenge] Zhuang Wan always believed she would marry Prince Qin, the most talented man in the capital. They would be perfectly matched, and she would bear him children and build a happy life with him. But in a single night, the man she wanted to marry destroyed her family. After saving her, he gave her away to someone as a concubine. Huo Shixuan, son of Yangzhou’s richest man, was a troublemaker, a spoiled wastrel gone bad, and a hopele 2kReads9.1Score26814d adds

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    Genre: Palace intrigue and domestic power struggles

31. 681 庶 The Fortunate Concubine 庶女有福 Leng Chu冷初Ancient Romance474k WordsCompleted The third daughter of the Chu family, Chu Lingran, is breathtakingly beautiful, with peerless looks. In truth, she is merely a concubine-born daughter of the Chengbo Marquis household, always cautious and modest, playing the pig to eat the tiger. Her stepmother took a fortune-teller’s words, “This girl will have many descendants,” and sent her to the Crown Prince’s residence to serve as a childbearing tool. But the full prediction was: “This girl will have many descendants, for she is destined t 1.3kReads9.0Score14014d adds
32. 682 她 She Died in the Tenth Life She Spent Saving Me 她死在渡我的第十世 Withered Flowers Blooming in Profusion荼靡靡夭夭9k WordsCompleted She died in her tenth life, saving me. —Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 683 姜 Jiang Yugu 姜域顾 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + devoted and sweet love + a gentle, proactive little princess + doting affection + mutual devotion] Jiang Sui, the seventh imperial princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, was born into a life of luxury and privilege. Bright and lively, she was simple and guileless, never hiding what was on her mind. When she was twelve, she fell in love at first sight with a young man and secretly gave him her heart. From then on, someone lived in her heart, and she kept a little secret all 6.7kReads9.2Score73914d adds
34. 684 哑 The Mute Girl Marries Up 哑女高嫁 Forsythia连翘Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted She was the famous deaf and mute legitimate daughter of the Shen family. A calamity when she was eight forced her to live under that identity, treading carefully and watching her every step. He was the heir to Prince Rui's manor, the most notorious wastrel in Lan City. Frequenting brothels was routine for him, and no one knew what he was really like. She married him, only to spend their wedding night alone. Three days later, when she returned to her family home, he was drunk at a brothel. Rumors 872Reads9.0Score10014d adds
35. 685 侧 The Side Consort’s Memoir of Becoming Empress 侧妃为后记 Spring Has Filled the Blossoming Branches华枝春已满Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Household Intrigue + Palace Intrigue] Not a one-on-one romance. The male lead has a wife and concubines early on, but later dotes on the heroine alone. No suspicion or misunderstandings. A little angst, but mostly sweet. The heroine falls for him first, but she isn't completely ruled by love. Her experiences have shaped her, and she's usually quite level-headed. (Though perhaps she is a little taken by his looks.) The male lead doesn't realize his own feelings, but he's been good to the heroine 3.3kReads9.0Score26114d adds
36. 686 小 A Concubine's Daughter Becomes a Princess Consort for the First Time: Seeking Advice Online 小庶女头一次做王妃，在线求攻略 Young Master Liuli鎏离公子Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted (Mutual first love, one-on-one) A Nuan should have been the least qualified woman to transmigrate into this world: no talent, no beauty, and no desires or ambitions. Yet she happened to meet the most powerful and revered man in the land. The palace banquet that day was A Nuan's first time inside the palace, and her first chance to see the world. But Qi Lizhe picked her out from among the crowd of beauties, pointing straight at her as she eagerly stuffed herself in a corner. “She will become my p 199Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    The first book is a palace intrigue novel; the female lead is intelligent and a time traveler (not mentioned in the synopsis). The second book, which you might expect to be a palace intrigue story, is actually about a dim-witted female lead's ambiguous path; the plot often develops in the opposite direction. [Thumbs up]

37. 687 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Hard to Win Over 青梅难哄 Let Me Sleep a Little Longer再让我睡一会Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The Third Prince and Pei, the young lady of the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, had been childhood friends since they were little, always open and honest with each other. That is, until one day... The Third Prince, who used to take injuries and hardships in stride, insisted on being carried into the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, where he called out to Second Miss Pei, looking half-dead: “Wanw an, I feel awful...” Bodyguard: Who are you? Where’s our cold, distant, icy Third Prince? The Empress wanted 15.2kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds
38. 688 十 Ten Years as His Concubine Couldn't Match One Divorce Letter 十年通房不如一纸休书 Withered Flowers Blooming in Profusion荼靡靡夭夭Ancient Romance22k WordsCompleted Ten Years as a Concubine's Attendant, Yet Not as Good as a Letter of Divorce 2Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 689 二 A Second Marriage to the Eastern Palace 二嫁东宫 Spring Light Sways春光摇Ancient Romance850k WordsCompleted Shen Yuran was born into humble circumstances and was given to the Crown Prince as a gift. She adored him and looked up to him. Even when he was demoted to a commoner, she willingly stayed by his side through hardship. But after he returned to the Eastern Palace, things did not end well for her. After being reborn, Shen Yuran came to her senses. Rather than foolishly giving everything she had, she would be better off finding a dependable man and building a good life together. When the Crown Prin 3.9kReads8.9Score90214d adds
40. 690 京 The Capital's Number One Green Tea 京城第一绿茶 There Are Fusu Mountains山有扶苏Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Satisfying court intrigue + woman disguised as a man + scheming ingenue + sweet on the outside, sinister within + indulgent romance + flirtatious + imaginative historical fantasy] Lan Yin, the top courtesan from a brothel, refuses to remain a plaything for others. To change her fate, she impersonates the cousin of the Duke of Wei's family and makes her way into the wealthy heart of the capital. At a birthday banquet, her dance captivates everyone. In the Jade Pool Gardens, she discusses state 781Reads8.4Score10014d adds
41. 691 生 After Giving Birth to the Fourth Prince, the Noble Consort Rose to Empress in One Fell Swoop 生下四阿哥后贵妃一路开挂登后位 Creamy Watermelon Sauce奶油西瓜酱Ancient Romance521k WordsCompleted [The male lead is reborn + the female lead is neither transmigrated nor reborn + some events do not follow historical records + the leads are not mutually faithful at first] On the tenth day of the seventh month of the twenty-eighth year of the Kangxi reign, the Tong Jia clan woman, already named empress, died in Kangxi’s arms. From that moment on, Tong Jia Qingdai was no more. Kangxi was consumed by regret, living in nightmares every day until he was reborn. Watch as he secretly protects his co 1.3kReads8.7Score11314d adds
42. 692 月 The Moon Consort 月妃 Brown Sugar Rice Balls红糖圆子Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted [The male lead is not a virgin; once she enters the palace, he favors her alone] Bai Rongyue, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Rites, and the young heir of the Hou family were childhood sweethearts who loved each other. But after Bai Rongyue came of age, the Hou family never came to ask for her hand in marriage. In the end, she received an imperial decree ordering her to enter the palace and attend the emperor. To keep her family from being implicated, Bai Rongyue agreed to go. Only th 1.9kReads7.1Score18214d adds

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    Yyds, super nice

43. 693 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Turned Cannon Fodder? Reborn, She Takes Down the System and Steals Her Destiny 嫡女变炮灰？重生干翻系统夺命格 Honeysuckle Vine忍冬藤Ancient Romance830k WordsCompleted [Reborn and crushing the villains, household and palace intrigue, sweet and satisfying romance, fighting the System, inner thoughts] A beautiful, ruthless noblewoman and a cool, restrained, scheming gentleman. Cheng Jiuyuan had enjoyed an easy life from birth. With a maternal grandfather rich enough to rival a kingdom, a father wielding real power, and a fiancé who was heir to the throne, she had everything she needed to run wild in the capital for the rest of her life. Until her engagement was 3.8kReads9.0Score46214d adds
44. 694 红 Love in a Strange Red Mansion 红楼异世情 Little Orchid Garden小兰苑Ancient Romance473k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Transmigration + Court Intrigue] Lan Xin Tian unexpectedly transmigrates into Princess Tian Ning of the Great Sheng dynasty. Her way back is hidden within a mysterious red mansion. Hoping to return to reality, she honors a childhood promise and enters a secret academy, only to encounter a young man in black whose true form is a divine bird and whose allegiance to good or evil is unclear. He gives her his whole heart, while she must choose between her mission and his devotio —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A madman, a divine bird, fiercely protects his wife! The time-traveling princess's fateful tug-of-war is too intense! A mysterious mansion hides her return path, a secret mission unveils the fog of mystery, and she faces a dilemma between deep affection and old promises.

45. 695 九 Nine Layers of Spring Splendor Enshroud the Jade Hall 九重春色锁玉堂 Strange Guest in Brocade锦衣怪客Ancient Romance251k WordsOngoing One night, she wakes from a dream to find herself the most absurd footnote in the history books: Yang Qinglan, cousin to Yang Yuhuan. Beneath Chang'an's moon, deep within the Daming Palace, this should have been her cousin Yuhuan's fate: one performance of “The Rainbow Skirt” captivating the realm, and three thousand favors bestowed on one woman. Yet the imperial decree falls into her hands instead. Everyone says this is the Yang family's greatest glory. Only she knows the road ahead leads to an 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She unexpectedly enters the deep palace of the Tang Dynasty, becoming Lady Yang, destined to be embroiled in tragedy. Using her memories of the future, she distinguishes herself at imperial banquets, navigating the treacherous waters of the inner palace, cultivating a down-on-his-luck scholar into a confidante, and using palace maids as her spies. When the tides of history sweep in, can she, along with her family and lover, escape her predetermined fate?

46. 696 美 The Bewitching Consort's Soft Allure Wins the Favor of the Entire Harem 美人酥软，贵妃她宠冠六宫 Li Chengyi李橙意Ancient Romance895k WordsCompleted After the pitiful Jiang Suiwan transmigrated as Imperial Consort Tong, she landed straight at the pinnacle of life. She rolled up her sleeves, ready to work hard, only to discover: 1. She was Kangxi's first cousin. 2. Her family had power over everything. 3. She could freely rub the little bald head of baby Yinzhen. 4. ...She was destined to die young. It seemed she didn't need to work hard at all. As long as she ate, drank, enjoyed herself, and managed to stay alive, she'd have everything she c 11kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
47. 697 欲 Tempting the Emperor to Build a Golden House 欲诱帝王筑金屋 My Cat Is Called Huabei我的猫叫花呗Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [A Delicate Darling Reborn from the Ashes x A Vengeful, Obsessive Emperor] [Age Gap] [Pseudo-Forbidden Romance] [Abduction and Possessive Love] [One-on-One] [Both Leads Untouched] [Sweet Romance] (The author was young and terrible at naming things. Don't judge Ah Jiu by his name, he's really a good person!!!) After being kept under lock and key for twelve years, the sheltered, uneducated illegitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong'an is bold enough to seek out the Idle Prince, who is infatuated 904Reads9.0Score10414d adds

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    If you like historical romance and palace intrigue, you can check out these books. They all require some brainpower [laughs]. They're not mindless novels; the key is winning hearts and minds. The writing is quite good.

48. 698 兔 Lord Rabbit Demon, Please Save Me 兔妖大人，救救我 Little Orchid Garden小兰苑29k WordsCompleted Bunny Demon Lord, Save Me! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 699 夫 My Lord, When Will You Recognize Me? 夫君，你何时才会认出我 Xiaoxiao Feather晓晓羽毛Ancient Romance68k WordsCompleted [Face Swap + Soul Swap + Mystical Arts + Historical Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion + Growth] When Ding Xinyu woke up, she discovered that her face had been changed. She now looked like her half-sister. It turned out her half-sister had planned all of this long ago. Her half-sister was delicate and lovely, and knew exactly how to charm people. She caught the eye of Mo Qi, the wealthiest merchant in Youzhou, and became his concubine. Meanwhile, Ding Xinyu had been engaged since childhood to 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🏮 [Palace Intrigue and Domestic Strife] A treacherous battle of wits and power, who will emerge victorious? 🎭 Deep within the palace, undercurrents surge, every smile hides a hidden danger, every gentle word conceals murderous intent... 💫A battle of wits and schemes💫Deceit and intrigue, every step calculated💫Watch how the heroine transforms from a pawn into a player in the game! A smart and capable female lead is super cool!! #PalaceIntrigue #DomesticStrife #PowerStruggles #Schemes #Intelligence

50. 700 退 After Breaking Off My Engagement, Kangxi Made Me His Favorite Consort 退婚后，我被康熙独宠后宫 Midnight Stars深夜星辰Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A flirtatious beauty who loves to play games versus a seemingly proper, devoted emperor who falls into her trap] He YinYin, a star who rose from humble beginnings, died and transmigrated into the body of Hesheli, the Qing Dynasty wife of Longkodo, who was turned into a human pincushion. Fortunately, she had only just gotten engaged. To escape her tragic fate, she calmly thought things through and laid out the following plan. Step one: take Longkodo’s credit for saving the emperor... Step two: g 10.5kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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