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1. 851 一 I Opened My Eyes and Was Back in the Days When My Sweetheart Had a Crush on Me 一睁眼，回到乖宝暗恋我时期 Wendy温迪大大Modern Romance579k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Unrequited Love!!! + Sweet Romance + Healing and Redemption + Devoted Couple + Good Girl vs. Wild Young Master + Happy Ending] A wild young master with a fierce possessive streak → a timid, sweet, well-behaved girl Xu Muwan had always been obedient and followed the rules. There was only one thing she kept secret from everyone: she loved him alone, her whole life. Deep in her heart, she had a crush on someone. No one knew. Day after day, year after year, she kept loving him. Only the su 20.9kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds
2. 852 权 Scheming for the Throne: Zhen Huan Transmigrates into Lady Qi 权谋天下之甄嬛穿越戚夫人 A Painting in a Glass Frame玻璃框里的画Female-Channel Fanfiction898k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + history + political intrigue + palace battles + strong female lead] P.S.: The story respects the course of history. There is no System, and this is not a wish-fulfillment novel. Strategy takes center stage, with palace intrigue in a supporting role. Readers should set aside their usual Qing palace-drama perspective and look at the political intrigue of the Han palace on its own terms. . Synopsis: She escaped the maelstrom of the Qing imperial harem, only to unexpectedly transm 72Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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   I recommend the first two books: ① Zhen Huan transmigrates into the body of Consort Qi, focusing on political intrigue; ② Wei Yanwan transmigrates to the Yimei Garden as a palace maid, forming a couple with Yinzhen, but is unfriendly to Zhen Huan and Ruyi. The remaining two are crossover TV series.

3. 853 破 Break the Spring Chill 破春寒POCHUNHAN Qin Shengyao秦声遥Ancient Romance124k WordsOngoing *Palace intrigue only + slow-burn romance + clear-headed, intelligent female lead + she always gets even + not a one-on-one romance In the eighteenth year of Yuanming, Xue Yunzhi is forced by her stepmother to enter the palace in her elder sister’s place. One blow after another leaves her barely able to breathe, while her elder half-sister happily prepares her dowry. Beaten down, humiliated, destroyed: none of it frightens her. Those who fail to sink her into the mire will become stepping stones —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a palace intrigue novel. The protagonist is proactive and hardworking. She enters the palace solely for the purpose of palace intrigue, stepping on those who bullied her. In the past, she was bullied by her elder sister and stepmother at home. In the future, they can no longer reach her!

4. 854 皇 Imperial Noble Consort 皇贵妃 Liang Zhihe梁之鹤Ancient Romance190k WordsCompleted Forced possession / the pursuit of a wife after losing her / angst (avoid if you dislike these) / avoid if you're a heroine stan / weak heroine / both leads are virgins According to the official history of Tianzhao, Noble Consort Chen, of the Jiang clan, shared a deep bond with Emperor Tianzhao and had once saved his life. She enjoyed his favor for many years without losing it. In the first year of Tianzhao, she was made Noble Consort Chen. The following year, she gave birth to the Crown Prince 17.8kReads8.9Score94614d adds
5. 855 心 The Regent Bows to His Alluring Beloved 心尖宠娇媚勾心，摄政王为她折腰 Falling Ashes坠落的灰Ancient Romance482k WordsCompleted [A sweet, scheming black-lotus beauty + a powerful, ruthless regent] At their first meeting in Baihua House, Jing Zhi knelt before the man, one shoulder bare, her delicate face seeming on the verge of tears. Pearls of moisture clung to her lashes before falling straight onto Xiao Zhi's heart, stirring ripples that would soon become impossible to quell... Everyone said that Xiao Zhi, the regent of the Xiao Kingdom, was brutal and ruthless, and famously indifferent to women. Yet that day, the r 644Reads8.7Score11314d adds
6. 856 甄 Empresses in the Palace: Claiming the Throne in the Harem 甄嬛传：问鼎宫阙 The Green Hills Are Like This青山如是Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted Currently updating: Wei Yanwan transmigrates into Three Lives, Three Worlds as Sujin... Volume One: Wei Yanwan transmigrates into Empresses in the Palace, rises step by step, and claims the highest position in the palace. Complete. Volume Two: She returns to Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. Volume Three: She transmigrates as Sheng Molan. Modern-day bonus chapter: Complete. 753Reads8.4Score10314d adds
7. 857 抢 Stealing Another Man's Wife Is Wrong, But It Sure Feels Right 抢别人媳妇不礼貌，但是，真香 The Phone's Owner是机主本人Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted Ju Yue was so beautiful that her fiancé worried people would say he was marrying her for her looks. So, on their wedding day, he deliberately left her waiting outside the marquis’s residence to show that he didn’t care about beauty. Even worse, he led his virtuous and demure cousin inside first to perform the wedding rites. Could Ju Yue put up with that? Absolutely not! She made a scene on the spot and demanded to break off the engagement. The young tyrant Lou Buqi happened to be passing by. He 5.5kReads8.5Score46914d adds

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   The male lead (a powerful prince) happened to pass by, snatched the female lead back, and immediately married her. He also doted on his wife immensely.

8. 858 清 The Qing Transmigration Crown Princess: I Have a Lucky Envelope Group 清穿太子妃：我有一个红包群 SnowballS雪球SAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Not a historically accurate Qing dynasty transmigration story; includes original settings and will change the ending.] [Male lead is not a virgin; he has concubines. Clear-eyed, theatrical heroine + arrogant male lead. He loves her, but she doesn’t love him.] [Wish fulfillment, no angst for the heroine, novice writing style. Read with caution if that bothers you.] Shi Shuyao was framed by her reborn cousin and became the Crown Prince’s consort. As someone who had transmigrated, she knew the Cr 12kReads9.0Score91814d adds
9. 859 一 Part Ways in Peace, General, Let Me Be Beautiful on My Own 一别两宽，将军自重，妾身想独美 Lu Li路鲤Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted 67.6kReads8.9Score15.6k14d adds

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   Highly rated palace intrigue and domestic drama, thank you!

10. 860 靠 With My Little Ones, I Lie Flat Across the Multiverse of TV and Film 靠着崽崽在综影视躺平了 Cilantro MSG香菜味精Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted A few warnings about this story: The female lead isn't especially clever / Her husbands come and go, but her son remains / The female lead coasts to victory thanks to her little Ying Zheng / The little Ancestral Dragon mostly follows the “loving father and filial son” or “kill your father to prove your Dao” script / The female lead has little romance with any of her husbands / The focus is on mother-son affection / Please leave your brain at the door when reading! Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 8.1kReads8.4Score30714d adds
11. 861 贵 Consort Chu Is So Lovely, and the Cold-Faced Emperor Coaxes Her to Give Him Her Heart 贵妃楚楚，冷面君王低哄求动心 Fish Carrying the Moon鱼衔月Ancient Romance134k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue + not both leads' first and only + the emperor always favors the heroine + exclusive devotion later on] Song Yunshu's future husband is a playboy. Ordered to enter the palace to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday, she is trapped in the arms of the cold-faced ruler the outside world fears. His expression stern, he asks her, “Do you truly think that's a good match?” Of course not. So she dangled a little bait, and the fish took it. She appears trapped, helpless and frag 6Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 862 不 Everyday Romance in the Eastern Palace, Without Fighting for the Throne 不用夺嫡的东宫恋爱日常 Little Black Sesame Rice Balls黑芝麻馅儿的小汤圆儿Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted (A note for readers: This is a fictional 1v1 sweet romance with devoted leads. No rebirth or transmigration. The hero falls in love at first sight and has been plotting for a long time.) Gu Xihe is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister of the Great Xia Dynasty. Her beauty is peerless, as stunning as a peony in full bloom. Before she even comes of age, the young scions of the capital's noble families are already vying for her hand, and even the emperor wants her to marry into the i 3.7kReads8.9Score46114d adds
13. 863 综 Film and TV Crossover: A Guide to Villainesses Swapping Bodies 综影视：恶毒女配互穿指南 Shen Tu神涂Female-Channel Fanfiction689k WordsOngoing [Not a power fantasy, so don't read if that's not your thing. This is mainly a crossover between film and TV dramas, with original content. All the women are villains: they get revenge for every grudge, have their own principles and ideas, and aren't evil without reason. The golden finger isn't very powerful, and this isn't about smashing everything with a golden finger. It's not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy. Don't be fooled by the title. Don't be fooled by the title 1.4kReads8.4Score—14d adds
14. 864 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 24.3kReads9.5Score3.9k14d adds

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    Beautiful, beautiful, all beautiful

15. 865 快 Quick Transmigration: The Female Supporting Character Is Too Cunning 快穿之女配太心机 Strawberry Boba Fishing草莓啵啵鱼ingModern Romance450k WordsCompleted Please read the synopsis before you start. A transmigrated-into-a-book supporting character wins over the male lead of each novel. Follow Luo Pianpian, a rookie in the quick-transmigration department, as she takes down male leads from all kinds of novels. !!! Content warning: The heroine is a bad woman, and her values may be questionable. If you care about proper values, seriously, don’t read this!!! There is competition between women, and the original heroine is portrayed negatively. This is im 11.3kReads8.2Score64214d adds
16. 866 冰 Frost-Kissed Beauty: A Journey Through the Palace to Win the Emperor’s Heart 冰霜绝艳：辗转宫闱征服帝王心 Zhou Dudu舟渡渡Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted [A note up front: This isn’t good, this isn’t good, this isn’t good. It’s brainless, brainless. Don’t click! Don’t click! Don’t click! Don’t click] The emperor, Li Yi, has just one standard for choosing his concubines: they must be beautiful. Song Yunchu, a concubine-born daughter who has suffered abuse since childhood, is chosen by Emperor Li Yi to enter the palace because of her stunning looks. Before entering the palace, her mother is looked down on by the servants, and her younger sister bu 633Reads9.0Score10014d adds

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    These are all books I've read. I could only add a maximum of twenty, so I only selected twenty good ones. Some are exclusive favorites.

17. 867 穿 I Ran Away Pregnant After Becoming His Bedchamber Maid 穿成通房后我带球跑 Yun Wanshang云挽裳Ancient Romance692k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + green tea schemer + white lotus + stand-in for his beloved + palace intrigue + power struggles + satisfying wish fulfillment] A novelist who had never been in a relationship transmigrated into the Great Zhou Dynasty, becoming Chu Wuhen, Prince Qi's bedchamber maid. Every day, she struggled to stay alive. The original owner was the illegitimate daughter of a mistress. After her family fell into ruin, she was sold to Prince Qi's manor to warm his bed. Su Wanqing was jea 299Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist, unwilling to become a concubine, desperately tries to escape. The male protagonist captures her and imprisons her in cages, in dark rooms, in caves, and on islands. She feigns weakness, treating the male protagonist with exceptional gentleness, causing him to lower his guard. She then continues her escape attempt.

18. 868 娇 The Emperor’s Favorite: His Beloved Consort 娇妃娘娘盛宠六宫 Blue Snow Pear Blossom蓝雪梨花Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted (Transmigration + System + palace intrigue + happily ever after with the heroine as the emperor’s sole favorite) Xu Lanshan transmigrates into the body of a palace maid who was tortured to death by her own mistress. She has no choice but to plot her escape. The only way to stay alive is to win the emperor’s favor. She sees the bright side: he’s the most powerful man in the world, and he’s young and handsome, too. Sleeping with him would be a win. But what’s with this palace-intrigue System? If s 1.2kReads8.9Score10614d adds
19. 869 穿 I Transmigrated into a Chambermaid and Can't Stop Overthinking 穿越通房，总是胡思乱想 Simple Mountain Birch朴实的山桠Ancient Romance316k WordsCompleted The second young master of the He family in the capital was only twenty when he passed both levels of the imperial examination. He was good-looking, came from a family of middling status, and yet his marriage prospects never went well. By the time he was twenty-seven or twenty-eight, he still wasn't married. As luck would have it, Shen Yu, who had mild social anxiety, transmigrated one day into Chen Yu, the second young master's bedchamber maid, who hadn't even brushed her master's sleeve in fiv 11.3kReads9.0Score1k14d adds

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    A slice-of-life story of domestic intrigue and minor ensemble scenes. The two female supporting characters, Wan and Fang, are incredibly clever, but neither can outmaneuver the male lead's schemes. He has complete control over the inner court, knowing almost everything they do. The male lead's harem is also full of capable people. The female lead's sister is also quite good. In the end, I hope the female lead gets the freedom she desires. Transmigrating into a concubine with two virgins, it feels like the female lead's previous life was quite tragic, experiencing three lifetimes before finally finding happiness. The female lead's eldest son was so clever and adorable as a child, and his final fate is quite heartbreaking. I only wanted to be her cousin. The palace intrigue part of the book isn't very substantial. The crown prince, protected and favored by the emperor, becomes exceptionally ruthless and suspicious after becoming emperor, which is quite poignant. Although it doesn't focus on palace intrigue and schemes, the tension is palpable in the language. However, what moved me most about this story was the familial love. Seeing the female lead's family members leave her one by one was truly heart-wrenching (don't use familial love as a weapon to kill).

20. 870 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: I Only Want to Be a Cousin, Not a Concubine 穿书之我只想当表妹，不想做妾 Your Lordship Smiles by the Rail倚栏君笑Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue + romance + satisfying revenge + everyday life] Zhou Qiongyue was praying for a chance to lie flat, only to transmigrate into a household-intrigue novel she'd read. The catch was that she wasn't the heroine. The heroine was Xie Zixin, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping. The male lead was Zhou Qiongyue's childhood friend, her second imperial cousin. Zhou Qiongyue, meanwhile, was a lovesick supporting female character who wa 14.4kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds
21. 871 锦 The Tale of Consort Jin: Put Down Your Blade, Your Majesty, I Can Still Kill 锦妃传：皇上刀放下，本宫还能杀 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she trusted the empress and helped her eliminate her enemies, only to be cast aside once she was no longer useful. In this life, she’ll hold on to the emperor and topple the empress. Consort? Noble Consort? If she’s going to be anything, she’ll be empress. Your Majesty, here I come! 139Reads8.4Score—14d adds
22. 872 宠 The Empress Is Shameless 宠后之本宫无耻 This Palace Has No Shame本宫无耻Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiu is the ninth legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yun, a princess of the Yun Kingdom, and holds the title of Changle. She is stunningly beautiful, born to wealth and privilege, exceptionally clever, and nobility itself. Rumor has it that one word from her carries more weight than an imperial decree from the Yun Emperor. The princess is breathtakingly beautiful, highborn, and the apple of the emperor’s eye. But her temperament… Yun Jiu: What’s wrong with my temperament? Her cousin Yun Luo: 500Reads8.8Score10114d adds
23. 873 贵 The Noble Consort Has Negative Affection for Me 贵妃对朕负好感度 Sleepyhead Who Won't Sleep睡睡不睡觉Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [System] [A Little Palace Intrigue] [Devoted to Each Other] Su Rongyi is the Imperial Consort in the palace, and her father is the Great Min's top-ranked general, commanding an army of six hundred thousand. Ever since she was little, Su Rongyi has known that her family is a grave concern to the emperor, and that the Su daughters are destined to enter the palace. To put the emperor at ease, Su Rongyi doesn't mind playing the part of a woman deeply in love with him. But lately, the emperor has bee 3kReads8.2Score26414d adds

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    It's so good! I laughed so hard I felt like I was standing alone, all in cahoots. I'm just a humble woman, but how wonderful! I should be wandering the world, even Superidol's smile isn't as sweet as yours. I'm burning calories! I want to put myself in the fridge all day and no one will stop me. I'm like Tarzan next door, constantly adding coffee until I'm tired of it. A laugh in the world, waves crashing, like a seaweed, seaweed. Does the sound of the bayan still drift from Six Star Street? C-li-li, did you buy it? It's cold. I love you, walking alone in the dark alley. Love is like the blue sky and white clouds. A sudden storm hit the vast sky. We meowed together. You said you liked the Mori Girl style, but I have an extra G. I conspired with a tiger for breakfast. The most beautiful flower on the grassland, the fiery red Sarilang. At this moment, with orioles flying and grass growing, the one I love is on the road. I said, "Girl by the bridge, your fragrance..." Autumn goes and winter comes, the moon is like the wind. How could I have fallen in love with him? One day I woke up and saw that you weren't beside me. Can I... In an instant, there are a million possibilities. I can follow behind you... The author, with a touch of madness, made the scumbag father lose his grip on the knife after understanding love.

24. 874 重 Reborn: I Became Crown Princess by Stepping on His Moonlight 重生后，踩着白月光成了太子妃 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance239k WordsCompleted In her previous life, the empress harmed the entire Xie family for her own selfish desires, sentencing them all to execution. Only Xie Shuhua managed to escape by sheer luck. To get revenge, Xie Shuhua entered the palace as a maid. She spent fifteen years navigating its treacherous waters before finally killing the empress herself and avenging her family. She, too, was pierced by a thousand arrows. When she opened her eyes again, Xie Shuhua discovered that she had returned to the age of sixteen, 2.8kReads8.6Score27914d adds
25. 875 唯 The Head of the Family from Only the Fragrance Remains Is Shamelessly Pursuing Me 唯有暗香来之家主明目张胆狂追我 A Little Radish Ball一个萝卜小丸子Female-Channel Fanfiction96k WordsCompleted If I could choose, "I would choose to go back to before I got married." Back to before the Mu family framed her. Hua Qian is determined to let go of Zhong Yelan, but unexpectedly, she finds herself facing Zhong Xuwu's unabashed affection once again... 51Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    These are all palace intrigue novels that I've read and found incredibly good. The female leads are all super incredibly intelligent, and they're all super engaging. You can try them out if you don't believe me; you definitely won't be disappointed!

26. 876 夫 After His Wife Yielded Her Place to the Talented Female Deputy General, the Duke's Estate Went Bankrupt 夫人让贤女副将后，国公府破产了 Okay欧克Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted At the victory banquet, Xu Songhe saw her husband tie her jade pendant around the waist of his female deputy general. His eyes were full of affection. “It's just a trinket. You can have it.” She wanted her mother's keepsake back. All she got in return was his scolding that she was “unworthy of it.” When she discovered that her mother-in-law had thrown her parents' memorial tablets into the pigsty, her heart finally died. She flung down a divorce agreement and decisively reclaimed every bit of he 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead, Xu Songhe, is such a compelling character. She's not love-struck, nor is she a typical, weeping, resentful housewife. Faced with her husband's favoritism and her mother-in-law's mistreatment, she didn't suffer in silence but decisively severed all ties. Her move to reclaim her dowry was a devastating blow, plunging the Duke's mansion from its zenith into despair. Her husband, who had once doted on the female deputy general, finally panicked, and even the once-heroic deputy general looked helpless. Seeing their disheveled state, the female lead's line, "Don't panic, this is just the beginning," perfectly heightened the tension of the story, making it incredibly addictive!

27. 877 快 Quick Transmigration: Starting with An Lingrong, I Refuse to Be Cannon Fodder 快穿之从安陵容开始不做炮灰 Chu Xiaoqi楚小淇Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [Completed | An Lingrong | Nian Shilan | The Grave Robbers' Chronicles] World One: Empresses in the Palace, An Lingrong (Completed) An Lingrong was reborn with her memories after death. Now that she knows what kind of woman the emperor truly loves, why shouldn’t she ride the wave and rise to the top? Looking similar might make me nothing more than a substitute. But what if the emperor thinks I’m the reincarnation of his one true love? … World Two: Empresses in the Palace, Nian Shilan (Completed) 12.2kReads8.8Score74014d adds
28. 878 太 So What If He's the Crown Prince? I'll Gladly Take Him 太子又如何？本宫笑纳了 People Walk on Green Bones人行骨青Ancient Romance86k WordsOngoing [A two-faced palace maid who adapts to whoever holds power vs. a ruthless, no-good crown prince] In the eleventh year of the Shuo Ming era, Consort Shen led a young palace attendant named Wen Yao into Chenghe Palace, cold and desolate for many years. She taught her to study, observe etiquette, and write essays on statecraft. In the fifteenth year of Shuo Ming, Wen Yao stole her mistress’s jade token, climbed into the imperial bed, and spent the night in the emperor’s arms. Chenghe Palace was a —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is amazing! It's high-energy right from the start, taking the protagonist from an unknown figure in the cold palace to the emperor's favorite, and then to the heart of the power struggle in the Eastern Palace. The female lead remains clear-headed amidst the vortex of power, knowing that there's no future with the crown prince, yet she still can't help but fall for him. This agonizing tension is portrayed so delicately.

29. 879 娘 The Consort Is Alluring and Seductive, and the Cold, Cruel Emperor Can't Resist Her 娘娘妩媚妖娆，冷戾帝王不禁撩 Xu Xiao Yuan许小圆Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted With an imperial decree, Gu Wanying, daughter of the Marquis of Guangping, is betrothed to the Prince Regent. The night before the decree arrives, she learns that the world she's in is the setting of a novel she read in modern times. The male lead in the book is a prince. He and the heroine, Meng Xin, have loved each other since they were young, but Meng Xin is taken into the imperial harem and becomes a favored consort. From then on, Feng Yuzhao goes to war, conquering new territory and buildin 5.5kReads8.9Score41714d adds

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    1. My sister Ying directly overthrew the emperor, kicked him out, put her son on the throne, and then became the Empress Dowager! Hahahaha. She's incredibly clear-headed! 2. Zhizhi is especially shrewd; from the beginning, I sensed the male lead treating the female lead differently. The female lead is clear-headed, knows her goal—to become Empress, and the male lead dotes on her.

30. 880 绿 The Sweet, Delicate Heiress and the Yandere Heir Who Keeps Her Busy Every Night 绿茶千金软又酥，病娇世子夜夜忙 Watermelon Dipped in Mustard西瓜蘸芥末Ancient Romance304k WordsOngoing [A delicate flower in public, a big boss in private heroine x a sickly cat in public, a crazy, jealous man in private hero | Substitute marriage revealed, two strong leads, sweet romance] To save her father and brothers, Di Xiaorou gritted her teeth and took her sister’s place in marrying the sickly, short-lived Ling Yuheng, planning to run away at the first opportunity. On their wedding night, they were both drugged. One night of passion later, they fell deeply in love. The supposedly sickly gr —Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the darling of her family at home! Her parents dote on her, her brothers spoil her, and when she returns to her parents' home, her whole family protects her. Her interactions with the power struggles within the Marquis's mansion, with her family as her support, double the satisfaction, making it both heartwarming and cathartic.

31. 881 后 A Laid-Back Concubine in the Inner Palace, Calmly Turning Her Life Around and Sunbathing 后宅小咸鱼，淡定翻身晒太阳 Orange Turned Orange橘子橙了Ancient Romance262k WordsOngoing Su Zhiyuan looked up at the person holding her around the belly and lifting her up, then lowered her head and kept nibbling on the pastry in her hand. Her father had said that everyone here was an important person, so she had to behave. Her mother had said that her father was the head of the family, and that if she listened to him, she’d get pastries. She’d been very good today, so she’d get another pastry when she got home. Six-year-old Feng Chen hugged Su Zhiyuan around the belly from behind a 9.6kReads8.6Score59614d adds

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    🌻🌻 Su Zhiyuan was picked up from behind by Feng Chen, who held her by the stomach. She was only focused on eating her pastry, thinking that if she behaved, she would get more pastries. Six-year-old Feng Chen, on the other hand, was thinking about hiding the Su Zhiyuan he had found, convinced that she was his.

32. 882 摄 The Regent's Uncle's Little One Is Begging for Affection Again 摄政王皇叔家的崽崽又撒娇了 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Murujin devoted herself to the crown prince, only to have her position as empress taken away, her military seal confiscated, and a cup of poisoned wine sent to kill her in the Cold Palace. Three years later, Murujin is reborn. She swears to overthrow the emperor and plunge the kingdom into chaos! Word has it that the usually aloof Prince Regent Qi Junxian now has a willful little girl by his side, one who sweetly calls him "Uncle Emperor." "Your Highness! The you 17.3kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds

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    These are all my favorite palace intrigue and domestic drama novels, super good, you won't regret reading them! 😘 The first one is "Four Lifetimes of Love," the male and female leads are both intelligent and emotionally intelligent, the plot is captivating and incredibly engaging! "It's my greatest fortune to have met you, even in sorrow, it's still love." "Love comes willingly, there's no regret afterward, no talk of debt, no regrets for meeting you." "I see all living beings as mere grass and trees, but you are the only green mountain I see." "Though you have seen countless people, there is no one else like me." "Even if you are eccentric and hard to control, what does it matter if you are devoted to me alone?"

33. 883 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score75614d adds

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    Having read Tomato's work for so many years, this is the only one who can truly be called a writer! Cultured, eloquent, logically rigorous, and every character is vividly portrayed. A TV series adaptation would be absolutely fantastic—I'd definitely watch every single episode…

34. 884 高 The Cold Emperor’s Laid-Back Favorite Consort 高冷帝的摆烂宠妃 A Tongmu阿仝木Ancient Romance214k WordsCompleted Song Zhilan transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder character doomed to an early death. After saving her own life, she wants to stay out of trouble and be a laid-back little palace consort. The more Song Zhilan slacks off, the more the aloof Baili Jing dotes on her. The other consorts grow jealous and frame her, getting her sent to the Cold Palace, but Baili Jing doesn’t intervene. Just two or three months later, Song Zhilan becomes pregnant and makes a triumphant return. Song Zhilan: Prepa 55Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    The first two books feature ruthless female protagonists focused on palace intrigue, yet possessing a clear-headed understanding of human nature. The third book is angsty. Two of them could be considered "feel-good" novels. [Exploration]

35. 885 医 The Physician Consort Focuses on Revenge, While the Madman Is Willing to Be Her Prisoner 医妃专心复仇，疯批甘心为囚 Jin Lingling金灵灵Ancient Romance247k WordsCompleted [Invincible Medical Prodigy Bunny ✖️ Unhinged, Scheming Commander-in-Chief] Both pure and devoted ➕ everyone’s favorite ➕ equally matched leads ➕ lovers who fight as much as they love. This wolf-and-bunny pairing is guaranteed sweet, and between the two leads, they’ve got eight hundred tricks up their sleeves. Word is, the night the little physician princess broke off her engagement in public, the Second Prince knelt and begged her to take him back. The Commander-in-Chief returned to court afte —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Palace intrigue and domestic power struggles—I'd call this the ultimate! The first book's male and female leads are cunning and ruthless, constantly using their cheat-like abilities to wreak havoc. Their ambiguous and tug-of-war relationship is incredibly captivating. The second book's female lead is actually scrolling through Douyin (TikTok) on the emperor's bed—unbelievable! The third book's protagonist, originally sent to marry a prince to ward off bad luck, ends up saving the world; the male lead is the most tragic prince in the world.

36. 886 带 I Transmigrated with My Phone and Scroll Douyin in the Emperor's Arms 带手机穿越，我躺皇帝怀里刷抖音 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only + 100% sweet romance + scheming, celibate puppy-like emperor vs. clever, bold older sister] [Ancient and modern worlds connect + transmigrate with her best friend] Qin Wan was once a dazzling heiress. After accidentally transmigrating to an unknown dynasty through an ancient painting, she found herself as an abandoned concubine in the cold palace, only to be summoned by the emperor. Well, to protect her virtue, she cracked the emperor's head open right 4.1kReads9.0Score73814d adds
37. 887 好 Good Pregnancy System! The Noble Consort Is Sweet and Soft 好孕系统！贵妃她又娇又软 Zhao Qingyue赵清樾Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted [A soft, sweet, calculating little bunny heroine X a domineering, cold-blooded emperor with a love obsession] Shen Cihuan is the youngest daughter of Chancellor Shen. Innocent, lively, sweet, and adorable, she enters the palace to compete for the emperor’s favor in her older sister’s place. What if she doesn’t know how to compete for his favor? No problem. She has a palace intrigue and fertility System. An intoxicating natural scent Love at first sight from the emperor Fertility pills, dragon-an 22.1kReads9.2Score2.9k14d adds

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    This is a very good palace intrigue novel, but the female lead is just too prolific with children [facepalm]

38. 888 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 117kReads9.6Score13.7k14d adds

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    The female lead is practically a mute warrior! She entered the palace at age 5 and, finding palace life too troublesome, pretended to be deaf and mute for twenty years, her inner monologue constantly grumbling. Pretending to be mute even required learning sign language; she should have just pretended to be deaf! At 15, during a spring hunt, she shielded the fifth prince from an arrow. After the prince ascended the throne, she became his confidante. A general's daughter, jealous of her favor, taunted her: "How dare a mere servant block my path?" When the emperor passed by, the female lead used sign language to indicate "She hit me," while simultaneously showing her injured wrist. Emperor Zhaoxuan immediately sneered: "Miss Ye, what a show of power! Guards, escort Miss Ye out of the palace—never to return!!"

39. 889 娇 The Darling Princess Consort Has Arrived, Making the Prince Blush and His Heart Race 娇娇王妃驾到，撩拨王爷脸红心跳 Demon Xiaomi妖小米Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Title: [The Darling Princess Consort Has Arrived, Making the Prince Blush and Lose His Composure] [Sweet Romance]+ [Both Leads Are Faithful]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [Healing] Shui Luolan is forced into marriage with a good-for-nothing prince from the start! The prince can't take care of himself? No problem. Luolan will clean him up, even when he needs help using the toilet. The prince is bedridden and paralyzed? No problem. Luolan transmigrated with an operating room and can treat him. The mome 30.8kReads9.2Score5k14d adds
40. 890 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 8.3kReads8.9Score47414d adds
41. 891 贵 Reborn Noblewoman: I Remarried in Splendid Ten-Mile Red Finery! 贵女重生：我十里红妆风光改嫁！ Teasing the Moonlight撩拨月色Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Li Ruo trusted a treacherous man and lost both her wealth and the man himself, dying young in the end. Reborn, she refuses to compromise ever again. She must divorce him, and she can’t waste a moment! The heir of the Chen family, who has come from afar, rolls up his sleeves, ready for action: I’ll help you! After kicking that treacherous man to the curb, Li Ruo has no interest in romance. All she wants is to stay at a temple and cleanse herself of the bad luck her ex-husban 69Reads8.6Score10814d adds

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    Kick my butt if you disagree! [Cool][cool] After reading these books, I feel like I've gained a brain.

42. 892 世 Heir, Your Wife Says It’s Time to Come Home 世子，夫人喊你回家了 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later; Devoted Couple; Sweet Romance] [Proud, Sharp-Tongued Heir vs. Beautiful, Cunning Young Madam] For generations, the Duke of Dingguo’s family has loyally guarded the frontier, keeping the realm at peace for decades. If you asked the women of the capital whom they most wanted to marry, the answer would be Ning Ye, the Duke of Dingguo’s heir. Noble by birth, handsome, and skilled in both letters and arms, he makes the hearts of young ladies from every family flutter. But 13kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    These are all my personal collections, they're super beautiful 👀(๑>◡<๑)😎[Admiration]

43. 893 皇 The Emperor and Empress Are Flirting with Girls Again 皇上娘娘又撩妹了 Late Summer浅晚夏Ancient Romance840k WordsCompleted Warning: Don’t say I didn’t tell you, there’s no male lead! P.S. This isn’t traditional palace intrigue. The female lead loves money and power most of all. In her previous life, Xu Lingyi spent every moment competing to get ahead. At school, she competed with her classmates, staying single as she worked her way through a doctorate. At work, she competed with her colleagues, ruthless and cold-blooded as she rose to a P8 position at a major tech company with an annual salary of a million. But she 1.4kReads9.0Score14114d adds

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    Highly recommended! The female lead is intelligent and beautiful, and single-mindedly focused on achieving her goals. It's an unconventional palace intrigue story, quite enjoyable!

44. 894 在 Making Friends in Empresses in the Palace, All to Become the Empress Dowager 在甄嬛传广交友，一切为了当太后 Where the Moon Rests月安在Female-Channel Fanfiction626k WordsCompleted Li Huimin, a level-ten Zhen Huan drama fanatic, transmigrates one day and finds herself reborn as the previously nonexistent eldest daughter of the Xilingjueluo family? My father is E'ertai. This is a sure thing: a trusted confidant of the Yongzheng Emperor and a regent, so I can thrive under his protection. Other women enter the palace on their looks. I have my father to thank. Having a good dad really does let you do as you please. Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang are all in love with the emperor? 2.4kReads9.0Score18014d adds
45. 895 清 Qing Transmigration: After Raising Yongzheng, She Became the Winner of the Harem 清穿：抚养雍正后她成了后宫赢家 Yu Zhiwei予之微Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When she opened her eyes, she had become an utterly ordinary concubine in the Kangxi Emperor’s court. The one unusual thing was that she had a prince as soon as she transmigrated. With no status, no favor, and only a child to rely on, how could she survive in the murderous imperial harem? There is no decisive heroine obsessed with power, nor any sweet romance. This is simply a story about surviving and raising a child, with the goal of becoming a dowager consort and enjoying retirement. But 13.4kReads8.9Score1k14d adds

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    This is a very good book. I love reading it. The protagonist travels back to the Kangxi era. Yin You's birth mother, Lady Daijia, is an inconspicuous and unassuming woman in the palace. She quietly gave birth to two sons and a daughter. After Consort Tongjia's death, the fourth prince is given to the female protagonist. Kangxi dies, and Yongzheng ascends the throne and becomes the Empress Dowager. Even after Kangxi's death, he still appears in the palace in the female protagonist's dreams. Later, the female protagonist returns to the modern world, and a princess follows her, but she needs to complete a system mission. The ending is very good and quite unique.

46. 896 去 Last Year's Springtime Heartache Returns 去年春恨却来时 Lu Yin庐隐Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Clearheaded, self-possessed noblewoman × scheming, cold-blooded emperor] [Love and hate in equal measure + clear-eyed heroine + the leads use each other + ensemble court intrigue + everyone gets a bad ending + fictional setting] [Content warnings: ① Neither lead is sexually inexperienced; ② Not a wish-fulfillment novel. The heroine grows over time. ③ Both leads are deeply complicated and far from kind. Don't read if that's not for you!] Yan Qinghe was born a concubine-born daughter of a noble f 1.9kReads8.2Score13414d adds

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    A super captivating palace intrigue novel! The female lead seeks neither genuine affection nor anything else but wealth and power. She's cunning and resourceful, ultimately emerging victorious and reaching the pinnacle of power. 😎😎😎😎😎 It includes satisfying moments, angst, and melodramatic twists.

47. 897 病 After Her Sickly Husband Died, the Crown Prince Took Her into the Eastern Palace 病弱夫君去世后，太子夺我入东宫 Fei Nongmo妃弄墨Ancient Romance581k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, Marry into the Eastern Palace, is now available] Three years ago, at the Eastern Palace’s consort selection banquet, the Crown Prince scolded her: “The Shen girl is coquettish and ingratiating, and her conduct is outrageous.” His words made Shen Lizhu the laughingstock of the capital’s noblewomen, forcing her to retreat to her maternal grandparents’ home in Jiangnan. Three years later, the Crown Prince is ordered to leave the capital and tour Jiangnan. Shen Liz 25.1kReads8.4Score2.2k14d adds
48. 898 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Get By in the Imperial Harem 穿到古代混后宫 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Modern-day Huang Ye transmigrates into the ancient Great Xia Dynasty as the pampered darling of the Minister's household, where a daughter is born only once every ten generations. To repay her loving family, she starts learning martial arts at a nunnery while still a little girl. She wants to master everything: inner strength, hand-to-hand combat, swordsmanship, medicine, and poisons. Only by learning real skills can she better protect her family. At last, she grows up, only to be told she must 1.9kReads7.6Score17514d adds

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    In my mind, this is the pinnacle of palace intrigue drama: a vicious empress dowager, a treacherous empress, betraying sisters, and cunning concubines. The female protagonist's palace intrigue is textbook-worthy.

49. 899 乖 Be Good! Sweetheart, Don't Run! The Mad Tyrant Coaxes You in a Hoarse Whisper 乖！娇娇别逃！疯批暴君低哑缠哄 A Crescent Moon一剪月Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Also known as The Phoenix Returns to the Luan] [Both Reborn + Both Transmigrate + Yandere + Power Couple + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance and Power Fantasy] After dying tragically in her previous life and transmigrating to the modern world, Yun Li unexpectedly transmigrates back. When she opens her eyes, it’s her wedding night! “A Li... why can’t you try to love me?” The yandere regent grips her waist, his eyes red-rimmed, and swears he’ll pamper his little darling with his life in this li 10.6kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    [A novel featuring two reborn characters, ten transmigrators, ten yandere characters, two strong characters, ten doting characters, and ten sweet and satisfying stories]

50. 900 清 Qing Dynasty and Dream of the Red Chamber: Daiyu's Sister's Fortunate Pregnancy 清穿红楼：黛玉她姐好孕日常 Ruo Hongru若鸿如Female-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted Qing dynasty transmigration + Dream of the Red Chamber + Beauty System + Childbirth and child-rearing + Saving Lin Daiyu Lin Dadai transmigrates one day and becomes Lin Daiyu's biological older sister, Lin Dai Rou. But why is Lin Daiyu's older sister the Fourth Master's concubine? Are Jia Min and Lin Daiyu both in poor health? Beauty System: Complete missions to earn Dragon Qi points, and you'll receive spiritual milk to save your mother and younger sister. Sagging skin after childbirth? Beauty 7.5kReads8.7Score78914d adds

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    I'm currently following the first one; it's so addictive, I can't stop reading! I'm also currently following the third one; the plot is very engaging. I highly recommend reading the Qing Dynasty time-travel novels with good pregnancy, multi-Qing Dynasty time-travel stories, and multiple pregnancies.

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