Palace Intrigue and Household Drama 宫斗宅斗文

1. 1 粗 A Lowly Palace Maid's Rise to Power 粗使宫女升职记 Coconut Seal Candy椰子海豹糖Ancient Romance982k WordsOngoing [A new writer and a new novel. The rating has just appeared, so it’s quite low. My family is struggling, and writing isn’t easy. I hope you’ll be patient with me. I’m deeply grateful to you all.] [This story features a large ensemble] [No rivalry between women, no love-brained heroines, and no adoration of men] [Women supporting women] [An unconventional palace drama] [A heroine who grows] Please note! The emperor in this story is extremely [human] (bolded for emphasis!), and lacks basic moral 648Reads8.8Score11214d adds

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   This is a great book! The female lead is intelligent, doesn't compete for male attention, isn't love-struck, and isn't love-struck. It's logical and doesn't lower her intelligence. The low rating is because there aren't many reviews. It's a good book that doesn't glorify feudal society! It features a female lead who doesn't fall in love, a humanoid emperor 🤦, a character who grows and develops, female mutual support, a slice-of-life palace intrigue, and an ensemble cast. The writing is also quite good. I wrote it myself; it hasn't been published yet and has no traffic, so I can only promote it myself. Life is tough, and writing is difficult, so please support and understand! The title of my humble work is rather cliché, but it's definitely not a melodramatic story. I'll update twice a day; please give it a try. Thank you!

2. 2 娇 The Sweet Little Nanny, Kissed Until She Begs for Mercy by a Mad Tycoon 娇软小奶娘，疯批权贵吻到求饶 The Villain Who Raises Cats养猫的反派Ancient Romance988k WordsCompleted A gentle, sweet little bunny vs. a domineering, unhinged man. Forced possession + a battlefield of rival suitors + both leads are sexually inexperienced. He Niang never dreamed of climbing the social ladder. She only wanted to be a proper wet nurse, but her body was strange: she could nurse children despite being unmarried and unable to conceive! Then, one rainy night, he cornered her in a dark room, his burning fingertips gripping her chin as he asked in a hoarse voice, “Just how many secrets i 2.5kReads7.8Score22214d adds

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   Forced acquisition + sweet romance with two virgins, from mother to princess, the identity reversal is incredibly satisfying!

3. 3 开 The Emperor Forced Me to Marry from the Start, So His Lazy Palace Maid Lies Flat 开局被皇帝强娶咸鱼宫女躺平了 Jiu Bie九别Ancient Romance253k WordsOngoing [An ordinary-looking girl in the palace intrigue + scheming + favor + love triangle] On the fifth day after transmigrating into the palace maid Chun Zhan, Shen Que figured out three things: First, she was too ordinary-looking. Becoming a favored consort was basically out of the question. Second, the Empress was love-brained and wanted to kill anyone she laid eyes on. Third, the Emperor was using her as a pawn to spite the Empress Dowager. Once he was done with her, he could toss her aside. She o 7kReads—Score88114d adds

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   The empress is jealous and vengeful. She will suppress anyone who senses even the slightest threat. The female protagonist has to avoid the empress's sharp edge while also avoiding completely offending the empress dowager. The challenge of balancing these factors is immense.

4. 4 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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   The female lead is strong, clear-headed, and has strong moral principles; it's a very good watch.

5. 5 貌 The Beautiful Chambermaid Rises Through Childbearing [Transmigrated and Reborn] 貌美通房靠生子上位【穿越重生】 Years White, Years White岁白岁白Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Not a strong heroine: sweet and delicate heroine + childbearing System] Qiao Zhiyi transmigrates into ancient times, then gets reborn. In her previous life, the Princess Consort took a liking to her and wanted her to compete with the prince's favored concubine. But Qiao Zhiyi didn't want to become a concubine, so she refused. To her surprise, this enraged the Princess Consort, who tormented her to death. After being reborn, Qiao Zhiyi comes to her senses. Since she can't escape her 1.9kReads8.0Score14614d adds

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   In this palace intrigue drama, the female lead is the most beautiful. She climbs the social ladder step by step in order to seek revenge, and is bound to a child-rearing system.

6. 6 篡 On the Day He Seized the Throne, the Mad New Emperor Locked the Empress Dowager in His Bedchamber 篡位当天疯批新帝把太后锁进寝宫 Lost in the Floating River浮川忘返Ancient Romance145k WordsOngoing [Unhinged Devoted Hound of a Discarded Prince × Cool, Stunning Empress | Two Powerful Strategists | Unhinged Devoted Hound | Mutual Redemption | No Harem, One-on-One Romance | Growing Up Together | Intense Push and Pull | Alternate History | Palace Intrigue and Political Schemes] Everyone in Chang’an thinks that the twenty-third prince, Li Che, is worthless, fit only to rot in a ditch. Only Empress Cui Lingyi knows that this seemingly harmless youth is a vicious wolf capable of tearing the Tang 5Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   In the past eighteen years, this is the only thing he has received that is something a "human being" should have.

7. 7 攀 She Regretted Climbing into the Brocade Guard's Favor 攀上锦衣卫后，她后悔了 Xiao Yan萧嫣Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A cold-faced but warm-hearted Embroidered Uniform Guard ✘ a sweet and beautiful heroine, female lead is not a virgin, deliberate seduction ✘ clear-headed surrender, romance-focused, fateful encounter, devoted love, sweet romance, not a strong female lead, set in a fictional dynasty similar to the Ming] Xia Yue was kept as a concubine by the salt smuggler Shen Yan for half a year. She escaped four times, and each time he caught her and brought her back. To free herself from this life, she set h 11Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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   From a salt smuggler's mistress to the beloved of the Imperial Guard, Xia Yue plots her way through life only to fall deeply in love. The Imperial Guard's obsessive protection adds to the sweet and heart-wrenching story. If you're looking for a good read, grab this one!

8. 8 惊 What! The Deposed Empress in the Cold Palace Uses Mind Reading to Turn the Tables in the Palace Battles 惊！冷宫废后靠读心术反向宫斗 Lone Wolf of Shishi石市孤狼Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted #HaremIntrigue #SatisfyingRevenge #MindReading #Rebirth #Face-SlappingAndCrushingVillains #PowerCoupleEmperorAndEmpress #ReverseHaremIntrigue The Noble Consort smiled as she offered tea, cursing the empress as a shameless wretch in her heart. The emperor coldly ordered her to kneel, while thinking, “Why hasn’t she begged for mercy yet?” The empress promptly recited the Noble Consort’s inner thoughts in front of everyone, and the harem erupted. Everyone said the deposed empress had gone mad. Only 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book's premise is absolutely brilliant! The mind-reading ability progresses from "awakening" to "peak" to "decline" to "the final echo"—a complete arc, a perfectly closed loop! She relied on mind-reading to survive, overturn cases, and govern the country. Then, she personally "shut it down," because she wanted to "walk on her own." In the finale, she could hear nothing more, yet at that moment, she heard an echo from thirty years ago—the unspoken words the male protagonist uttered during their first meeting in the cold palace: "I have finally seen you." The highest level of mind-reading, it turns out, is not reading. #Masterpiece #BeginningAndEndEchoing #MindReading #AncientRomanceRecommendation

9. 9 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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   Xiao Yan, that madman, appears cold and ruthless on the surface, but when his hand is bandaged, he doesn't even dare to breathe loudly. Su Qianqian remarked that this generation of villains is really too difficult to handle; even treating an injury requires a bonus lesson in modern medical science. [Bookshelf added]

10. 10 作 After the Spoiled Criminal Wife Gives Up, the Crown Prince Won’t Have It 作精罪妻摆烂后，太子不干了 Night Farewell Bone夜辞骨Ancient Romance496k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out, and it’ll go up later. Don’t save chapters to binge. Read whenever you like.) A feel-good story. A sweet, money-loving beauty versus a possessive Crown Prince who turns into her dog. [Size Difference] [Forceful Love] [Hopeless Romantic] [Doomed Supporting Female Character] [Rugged Husband and Delicate Wife] [He Won’t Stop Even When Coaxed] [Both Pure] [Historical Romance in a Rented Room] In the wilderness, in a ruined temple on a straw mat, she nearly gets forced into 791Reads6.6Score10514d adds

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    Shen Shuyao remembered the original plot perfectly, only wanting to survive on the road to exile, waiting for the heroine to arrive and take over the madness of the crown prince. But the crown prince only had eyes for her, domineering yet dependent, protecting her from danger all the way. While she was desperately trying to survive, she was slowly moved by this unique favoritism.

11. 11 他 After He Slept His Way to the Top, He Became the Cruelest Cheater-Hunter 他偷情上位后，抓小三最狠了 The Villain Who Raises Cats养猫的反派Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted [Stealing Someone's Wife + The Emperor Steals His Subject's Wife + Forbidden Love + Male Rivals + Dark and Unhinged + Both Leads Are Inexperienced] Gu Lanze: Sister-in-law, the one who isn't loved is the other woman. Tao Su: Keep your voice down. Is this something to be proud of? Gu Lanze: ...Call me your husband. Tao Su: You are my husband, but not my only one. After her husband's older brother set his sights on her, she wept every day, consumed by guilt. But her husband had long since grown ti 201Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After awakening, she went berserk, trampling all the men who had humiliated her underfoot, experiencing the ultimate thrill of revenge!

12. 12 凤 The Phoenix Perches in the Parasol Tree: The Year the Wind and Snow Cut Off My Hair 凤栖梧桐：那年风雪断发时 Luo Anni's Story罗安妮平话Ancient Romance308k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into a novel I'd once cursed, becoming the least noticeable palace maid by the empress's side. I knew how her story ended: her hair was cut, she was sent to the Cold Palace, and she died on a snowy night. But I couldn't change anything. All I could do was stand behind her and watch her take one step after another toward that night. After the empress was gone, I climbed from the Laundry Bureau to the kitchens, from the stove to the imperial desk. I didn't compete for favor, take 9Reads—Score11914d adds

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    I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It's not the kind of story where the protagonist has an unfair advantage. The female official who transmigrates holds the fate of history in her hands and wants to protect the empress. However, she is not in control of her own destiny in the deep palace. She is trapped by human relationships, imperial power, and rules. Many of her efforts are in vain. The emotional portrayal is particularly touching.

13. 13 宫 After Slacking Off in the Palace Harem Struggle, I Win by Reading Minds 宫斗摆烂后我靠读心术躺赢 Run Yu888润玉888Ancient Romance29k WordsCompleted I Won by Reading Minds After Slacking Off in the Palace Harem 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A cat eating tomatoes recommends: After giving up on palace intrigue, I won effortlessly by using mind-reading! You can win even by giving up and lying low. With mind-reading in hand, you can see through all the palace intrigue tactics and easily win the harem!

14. 14 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.6kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    This story features a double clean romance/happy ending/happy ending. The plot between Lingyuan King and Qinggu Sha has been brewing for a long time. From sworn enemies to husband and wife, it's full of sweet romance and plot twists. If you're looking for something to read, this is a good read.

15. 15 林 Lin Shu’s Fifteenth Century 林殊的十五世纪 Just Writing Whatever随便写点什么Ancient Romance281k WordsCompleted [Woman disguises herself as a man + multiple male leads + semi-fictional medieval setting + Western romance + all leads are faithful + no System + saints with selfish motives + scoundrels with true hearts + soulmates + powerful characters make everything by hand] I write with all my brain in the gutter and none of it up in my head. If you’re okay with all of the above, come on in. A female-led romance with a strong everyone-loves-the-heroine vibe. Whatever else happens, I want everyone to love 62Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're interested, watch it; once you start, you won't be able to tear yourself away—the immersion is incredibly strong.

16. 16 妖 The Bewitching Consort Just Wants to Have Fun 妖妃她一心找乐子 Huan Jiang Hanyue桓江寒月Ancient Romance444k WordsOngoing [Big-hearted chaos-loving prankster ✖ sickly, scheming fake tyrant] [Two powerful, equally crazy leads] [Light political intrigue] [Both pure, one-on-one HE] [Alternate Tang dynasty] Linghu Jingfan was a nobody in the imperial harem. She stumbled into a high-stakes plot to assassinate the emperor, and after being reborn twice only to die horribly each time, she finally figured it out: Be a good person, and you die fast. Be a bad person, and you die slow. In her third life, she decided she was do 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    No melodramatic romance, just rebirth, revenge, and mutual devotion! The male lead is gentle and upright but secretly cunning, while the female lead has a wildly imaginative and shameless personality. Laughter and plot twists abound, making this a highly recommended stress-relieving political intrigue novel!

17. 17 重 Reborn as the Emperor’s Favorite Concubine 重生之宠妃当道 A Little Longevity Peach一只小寿桃Ancient Romance500k WordsOngoing [Childhood sweethearts + Chen Jiao reborn + Wei Zifu transmigrates + political intrigue] [Yes, the Chen Jiao you've been waiting for: the Han dynasty's ultimate rich beauty. Faithful to historical sources, no frustrating misunderstandings, satisfying and sweet.] In the first year of Houyuan, amid the shifting political currents at court, Chen Jiao is reborn with the help of a mysterious old Taoist! Her peerless beauty is unchanged in the bronze mirror, and her past life flashes through her mind 17.9kReads9.2Score24.2k14d adds

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    It's a good read. I rarely read this type of story. The characters are well-developed. Keep it up!

18. 18 穿 Reborn as a General's Legitimate Daughter, I Slay with the Voices of Objects 穿成将门嫡女，靠器物心声杀疯了 Qing Jiu x卿九xAncient Romance248k WordsOngoing Su Yanqing can hear objects speak. Not prophecies, but memories: objects remember everything they've witnessed. The jade pendant her mother left behind says that there was more to the incident back then. Beside her brother's letter, there's a wax seal that has been broken and resealed. The capital's noble families are all waiting to see the legitimate daughter of a military house make a fool of herself. Only she knows: Behind every compliment lies a blade, and behind every "coincidence," someone —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Reincarnated as the legitimate daughter of a military family, Su Yanqing gains the ability to hear the memories of objects. A jade pendant left by her mother reveals a long-standing injustice, her brother's family letter contains hidden flaws, and various forces scheme against her. She calmly deals with them, luring her enemies into the game.

19. 19 丑 An Ugly Girl and a Spoiled Scion Join Hands to Rule the Capital 丑女纨绔手牵手，整个京城横着走 Wang Shengzhu of Chaotian City Square朝天城广场的王圣主Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted The score has just come out and will rise. The capital’s top young heir transmigrates overnight, becoming a wretched young nobleman framed and poisoned by his father’s second wife, then driven from the marquis’s residence and left on the brink of death. To turn the tables, he has no choice but to use his good looks to seduce Yi An, a vicious and ruthless ancient-era female tycoon. With one shoulder bared and a bewitching gaze, he clings to Yi An’s leg: “Sis, let’s get married. I’ll help you join 2Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    [Forget the naive and innocent type! The black lotus couple is the ultimate weapon!] A scheming mature woman and a gentle and kind-hearted man join forces to fight their way from the inner chambers to the imperial court.

20. 20 乱 Butterflies Flutter Through the Dust 乱尘蝶飞 Let Me Adorn Myself with Flowers且自簪花Ancient Romance181k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Fast-paced plot] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] Written in the style of classical Chinese chaptered fiction, with a realistic bent. The female lead is disciplined by nature. There is no transmigration or rebirth. This is a traditional, fate-driven novel about society and human nature, rooted in traditional values. If you prefer wish fulfillment or a radically rebellious female lead, this book may not be for you. Female lead Lu Dieyan: She rides out in men's clothes, both c 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Half a lifetime spent navigating the turbulent court, a lifetime of unwavering devotion. Witness how Lu Dieyan, a woman, stirs up the political landscape and stands shoulder to shoulder with Liu Jue amidst chaos; their love and their shared nation are unforgettable.

21. 21 金 Spring Runs Deep in the Golden Palace 金阙春深 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, timid crown princess × dark, unhinged emperor × radiant crown prince] On the day of the imperial selection, Emperor Chengming, Xiao Ke, unexpectedly ran into a “young palace maid” in the imperial gardens. The “young palace maid” was drawn into a struggle within the royal family, beginning a life of political maneuvering in which she would turn the tides. Several months later, the Eastern Palace held a grand wedding. The “young palace maid,” dressed in her phoenix coronet and red weddi 17kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    Yang Manyuan, who came from humble beginnings, transformed from a pawn into a player in the power struggle between Emperor Chengming and the Crown Prince. This is the pinnacle of ancient Chinese political intrigue novels!

22. 22 一 I Transmigrated and Became the Beloved Bride of a Crippled Marquis 一朝穿越，替嫁残侯成团宠 Chen Jiu辰九Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + medical skills + marriage before love + two strong leads who dote on each other + suspense and court intrigue] Shen Qingci, a top surgeon, transmigrates into the body of a bride forced into a marriage swap. She becomes the new bride meant to bring good fortune to Xiao Yan, the blind and crippled Marquis of Dingbei. On their wedding night, she takes his pulse and immediately sees through it: “My lord, you’ve been poisoned. Someone wants to keep you in darkness forever 123Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, and political maneuvering

23. 23 与 Coexisting with a Big Shot, I Became Unstoppable 与大佬共生，我强到飞起 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted One day, I woke up with a man in my head. It wasn't a hallucination or a split personality. He was the real deal, a top-tier boss: Lu Yunzhou. The ruthless business tycoon who ruled the corporate world was now nothing more than a ghost trapped in my mind. And so, things started looking like this: When someone gives me a hard time, he scoffs in my head: [Third file from the bottom left. Throw it in his face.] When someone frames me, he directs me remotely: [The recorder's in the right-hand drawe 140Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 快 Quick Transmigration: The Second Personality 快穿第二人格 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Female lead + dual personality + no saintly martyrdom + takes down scumbags regardless of gender or age + lighthearted and funny Synopsis: Jiang Yan, a female cultivator, was bored when she happened upon a System. She transmigrates through three thousand worlds, disguising herself as the original host's second personality to help them change their personalities and escape their tragic fates. She takes down scumbags, delivers face-slapping comeuppances, completes missions, and explores the myster 41Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 25 冷 The Stone-Faced General Dotes on Her Relentlessly, While the Mystic Expert Does as She Pleases 冷面将军拼命宠，玄学大佬横着走 Xu Xu Tang Qing许许唐倾Ancient Romance368k WordsOngoing [Borrowed body + family intrigue + political scheming + satisfying revenge + ghost hunting + equally matched couple] After borrowing a body, she became a good-for-nothing legitimate daughter everyone could bully! She laughed. “If I don't stand up for myself, you'll all forget who's the legitimate eldest daughter of this household!” Her sweet-faced stepmother trembled. “Could she have learned the truth?” Her wicked younger sister questioned her. “She dared to fight back? Is she crazy, or possesse 45Reads—Score10414d adds

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    This book is quite appealing to me; each character has their own unique personality, and it's engaging.

26. 26 凤 Farewell to the Phoenix Coffin: One Palace, Two Kingdoms 凤棺辞：一宫风月，两方山河 A Big Tingting一只大婷婷Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted The phoenix crown is a splendid ornament for a coffin, and the empress's throne is a foreordained death trap. The position of empress, shunned by every consort in the palace, falls to Wen Xiwan, a low-born concubine. One day she's tending a little vegetable garden in the palace laundry, and the next she's seated upon the phoenix throne. Everyone is certain she's only waiting to be buried in the imperial mausoleum. Pei Yuan, the chief minister who put her on the throne, did so only to find an exp 152Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is one of the best in its genre and is well worth reading.

27. 27 庶 The Concubine's Daughter Stuns the Court 庶女惊澜 Pine and Moon, Ever Full松月长盈Ancient Romance493k WordsOngoing A clear-headed, independent modern office worker transmigrates into the body of a marquis’s illegitimate daughter. She thinks modern thinking, flirting tricks, and a golden finger will let her crush the ancient world’s lawful wife. Instead, she runs into a prince’s consort who is brilliant, socially savvy, born into a top aristocratic family, and skilled at reading people and political maneuvering. She’s outmatched at every turn as the two women battle wits. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story of a concubine's daughter from a noble family versus a princess from a powerful family is full of twists and turns. What was initially thought to be a superior situation turns out to be a case of the powerful woman being forced to her knees. The more you watch, the more addictive it becomes!

28. 28 黑 The Black Lotus Consort: My Acting Reigns Supreme in the Harem 黑莲花宠妃，本宫演技冠绝后宫 Waiting for the Flowers' Strings待花弦Ancient Romance247k WordsOngoing Palace intrigue + black lotus + crushing scumbags and rising to power + everyone is evil + favored consort Other transmigrators become daughters of noble families, raised in luxury and blessed with lives free of hardship. Xia Jinhua, however, transmigrated as an impoverished concubine-born girl, adrift like a duckweed and forced to scheme at every step to secure her future. From her first dazzling encounter with the emperor at a country estate to taking the phoenix seal and firmly claiming the t 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is my first time writing a review, and this book is truly enjoyable and refreshing, unlike other books I've read.

29. 29 绝 The Peerless Princesses: Past and Present 绝代双妃之前世今生 Jiuyou Xiandi九瑶仙蒂Ancient Romance579k WordsOngoing [Two transmigrated souls + two strong heroines + satisfying revenge + ensemble cast + face-slapping + sweet romance] After transmigrating into another body, Situ Yue becomes the ugly, foolish legitimate daughter of a general's household. There she meets Murong Xin, another transmigrator, and the two become sworn sisters. The sickly Second Prince, the rakish and carefree Third Prince, and the Supreme Martial Emperor Yan... All kinds of characters make their entrances, while the threads of fate qu 52Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    A story featuring two female protagonists across lifetimes! Two modern souls collide with ancient times, become sworn sisters, and work together to build their careers. Various handsome men appear, and the story unveils the connection between time travel and Earth—it's incredibly captivating!

30. 30 团 After Becoming the Family’s Darling, I Exposed the Villain’s Secret Identity! 团宠后我把反派大佬的马甲扒了！ Wan Duoduo万朵朵Ancient Romance949k WordsOngoing Transmigration + two formidable leads + secret identities exposed + everyone’s favorite + romantic push and pull Ruthless hostage prince x princess skilled in medicine and poison (Three Kingdoms intrigue, battles of wits, sweetness intertwined with heartbreak) Mo Qingqing: Transmigrated as the most doted-on seventh princess of Beilin, she breaks off her engagement from the start and is coveted by various factions for her status and beauty. Dugu Yunche / Xiao Yun: A hostage prince from Xiqi, cold 21kReads8.9Score6.6k14d adds

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    The beloved princess accidentally falls into the trap of a seemingly innocent but actually cunning prince, leading to a love-hate relationship that will last until death.

31. 31 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 19.9kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    A world apart, yet two people headed towards each other! A maid born into a family rises to become the only empress, and the aloof emperor dotes on her alone. Sweet romance to the max, a must-read for those looking for a good book!

32. 32 毒 Poison Cures the Heart 毒解君心 Wjy YingWjy缨Ancient Romance695k WordsCompleted After enduring life-and-death trials, the long-standing poison in Tuoba Jun’s body was finally neutralized, and he returned safely from the brink of death. The shadows of treacherous court politics and imperial harem rivalries faded away. Li Weiyang used her wisdom and strategic skill to keep the inner court in order, while Tuoba Jun ruled the empire with vision and ambition. United in purpose, they reformed the government, brought peace to the people, expanded their territory, and strengthened —Reads—Score96814d adds

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    It's quite good. At first, I didn't think much of it, thinking it was just hype from people who were looking for something to read, but it turned out to be really good.

33. 33 千 A Thousand-Year Love Dream That Never Fades 千年恋梦情长在 Spirit Cat Inkshadow Meow Meow灵猫墨影喵喵Ancient Romance479k WordsOngoing After being betrayed by her cheating boyfriend and jumping into a river, Lin Wan'er transmigrates into the abandoned consort of a deep palace in the kingdom of Shu. She vows never to bow her head to a man again. Using her modern mind, she survives the imperial harem, but on the eve of Crown Prince Xie Jingyu’s enthronement, she digs a tunnel and makes her escape! She opens a countryside restaurant at Tiger Head Stronghold, then heads to the capital and opens a restaurant called “Jingyu House,” u —Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    What touched me most was their mutual devotion! Lin Wan'er risked her life to protect the critically injured Xie Jingyu throughout the night, willingly risking her life in the enemy camp to ensure his safety; Xie Jingyu, a man of iron will throughout his life, only showed tenderness and vulnerability towards the female lead. The restrained love amidst the chaos of political intrigue, and their mutual redemption in dire straits, created such a powerful atmosphere! Meanwhile, the suspense was incredibly strong, with poisoning plots, a mysterious library, and the true and false acquaintances—full of suspense, making each episode more anticipated!

34. 34 国 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 20Reads9.2Score16814d adds

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    Reading warning: If you are looking for sweet romance, 1v1, clean romance, or mindless wish-fulfillment stories, please proceed with caution. This book takes a realistic approach to family, country, and career.

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