A True Heiress From an Aristocratic Family: Proper, Polished, Scheming, and Not a Doormat 真正的世家大小姐，规矩礼仪心机谋划不圣母

1. 301 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds

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   How could daughters raised in ancient aristocratic families possibly have low intelligence, or a poor understanding of love?

2. 302 伯 The Earl’s Household Turns Its Fortune Around 伯府翻身记事 Cai Yun采云Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Lin Yunzhu lands in a novel written for male readers as the second-born illegitimate daughter of the villainous Yongning Earl’s household. Her legitimate elder sister is a snobbish woman who broke off her engagement when the male lead was down on his luck. The original character is a scheming woman who seduces the female lead’s fiancé. Her younger half-sister is a little white lotus. Her eldest brother is bad at business, and the family is so poor they’re about to run out of food. Her second bro 30.7kReads9.2Score4k14d adds
3. 303 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 120.1kReads9.5Score11.3k14d adds

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   The female protagonist in this book is a time traveler, but she's a reincarnation, so she's absolutely sane, cunning, and resourceful.

4. 304 宠 Pampering My Beloved Wife 宠娇妻 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted Although Ye Ruoning, nicknamed Jiaojiao, was born into a marquis's household, she was far beneath her cousin, the future wife of the heir to the Duke of Zhenguo's household, a family honored by the imperial court. The emperor had arranged a marriage between the heir and her cousin long ago. But no one expected Ye Ruoning to take her cousin's place and marry the heir, a handsome man with the bearing of jade who excelled in both letters and arms. Everyone knew the heir was pleased with his betroth 5kReads9.1Score46514d adds
5. 305 和 After the Divorce, the Villainous Stepmother Brings Blessings to the World! 和离后，反派后娘福载天下！ Mo Yi Mo Jia莫乙莫甲Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Su Xin peered into the secrets of fate and discovered that her terrible luck in this life was because someone had stolen her fortune and the merit she'd accumulated over a hundred lifetimes in her previous one! As she was pondering how to fix it, a bolt of lightning sent her back to her previous life. From the start, her stepfather had already packed her off to become someone else's stepmother. A wild System suddenly bound itself to her, too. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven troublesome k 37.1kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds
6. 306 重 Reborn: The Spoiled Wife Is a Yandere 重生：病娇夫人得宠着 Nineteenth Hall十九殿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Yandere + secret identities + school life + both leads reborn + 1v1 + adored by everyone] [Crazy, possessive heiress x elegant, sharp-tongued Second Master Gu] The yandere Black Lotus Ye Wenxi was reborn. But would she really let the scumbag man and vile woman who had her burned to death in her past life get away with it? She ruined the man’s company and pushed the woman into a lake at a banquet. Faced with Lin Bailian’s accusations, Black Lotus looked utterly indifferent. Her father 265Reads9.1Score10114d adds

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   A true heiress from a prestigious family—elegant, noble, capable, with multiple identities, and also a yandere (obsessive and possessive). The female lead is reborn, doted on by her family, and her father is a doting father. (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤

7. 307 大 The Young Lady Is Far from Ordinary 大小姐她真的不简单 Admiring Changqing in the Wind风慕长卿Modern Romance769k WordsCompleted Shi Yunjin is a girl with many sides: sweet, cool, and effortlessly bold. By a twist of fate, she gets to experience ordinary life, and people mistake her for a pretty campus beauty with no status or influential background. Xi Mucheng is the crown prince of the empire, a man who stands above millions. He is famously cold, merciless, and ruthless, yet after meeting her, he becomes unbelievably gentle. If sacrificing myself would let the people I care about live happier lives, why wouldn’t I choo 1.1kReads8.6Score10114d adds

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   When the heads of top wealthy families meet, it's a clash of equals and a redemption for the soul. She is Shi Yunjin, the youngest ruler of Yunshangzhou, a seemingly lazy and carefree school beauty, but secretly a ruthless queen of the night. He is Xi Muchen, the crown prince of the Xi family, the behind-the-scenes emperor of Haina Jinchuan. Only she submits to him. A story of mutual pampering and unrequited love, with the male lead's aloofness masking his gentle nature towards the female lead.

8. 308 大 The Heiress Is Arrogant and Rude, but She Loves You! 大小姐她骄横无礼，但她爱你呀！ The Sea of Flowers Has No Set Date花海未有期Modern Romance389k WordsOngoing Everyone in Beijing’s elite circle knows the Bai family’s precious daughter, Bai Yuxi, is a rose with thorns. Her grandfather and brothers dote on her, letting her do as she pleases. Outsiders think Bai Yuxi is spoiled, arrogant, and good for nothing, but they don’t know she has earned the highest level in piano, dazzled the world with her designs, and ranked first in her major... Even more eye-catching is the “loyal dog” by her side, her adopted brother Mu Chengyan. A gifted young man, brillian 125Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a new watch I recently watched. The female lead is a young lady from a prestigious family. She's very capable and has studied piano and etiquette since childhood, the kind of things young ladies usually learn. Her family background is extremely illustrious, and she won't compromise her principles. If someone gossips, she'll immediately retaliate, which is incredibly satisfying. She has the means to be willful. She'll scheme to get what she wants.

9. 309 带 I Married the Sickly Chief Minister with a Farming System, and He Flirts with Me Every Day 带种田系统嫁病娇首辅，日日被撩 Jiang Qiuqiu姜秋秋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Farming + putting scumbags in their place + strong heroine + sweet romance + devoted couple] Lu Zhaozhao, head of a family of merchants, accidentally gets bound to a farming System that brings her into a lucky-charm farming novel called The Imperial Consort of the Peasant Household. There, she becomes a cannon-fodder supporting female character who dies as soon as she appears. When she opens her eyes, she has to choose between two newlywed husbands. She faces a greedy, vicious mother-in-law, th 38.6kReads9.3Score3.6k14d adds
10. 310 我 After I Was Reborn, the Heir Apparent Pursued Me to the Bitter End 我重生后，世子追妻火葬场了 Ten Thousand Measures of Moonlight in the Mortal World万斛人间月Ancient Romance485k WordsCompleted [Win Her Back at All Costs + Rebirth + Raising a Child] Shen Shuyi and Song Hengyue had been married for five years. They were not exactly a loving couple, but they did treat each other with respect. But when his childhood friend, the woman he cherished most, was surrounded by enemy troops, he abandoned Shuyi, who was carrying their second child. In her fury, she went into premature labor and suffered a difficult delivery. After being reborn, Shen Shuyi looked at her eldest son, who could alread 15.8kReads8.5Score84314d adds

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    The young lady has confidence, her own methods, and her own pride.

11. 311 京 A Marriage in the Capital, Still Strangers 京婚不熟 Drowning Boat溺舟Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted A true marriage-first, love-later story / Marriage between wealthy families / Five-year age gap / The powerful one learns to lower his head Clear-headed and gentle heroine vs. stern, fatherly hero When her older sister runs away from her wedding, Jiang Ni obeys her father’s arrangements and marries her would-be brother-in-law. Her new husband is the head of the top-tier Zhou family in Beijing. He’s said to be a workaholic with no worldly desires, cold and stern. He leaves on a business trip on t 76.3kReads9.0Score12.3k14d adds

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    ① The female lead is a true heiress from a prestigious family 👑. Because her older sister ran away from her arranged marriage 😲, she obeyed her father's arrangement and married the male lead in her sister's place 🤵‍♂️. The male lead is the head of a top-tier wealthy family in the capital 👔, with a calm and composed personality 😎. After marrying the female lead, their old house caught fire 🔥.

12. 312 燕 Swallowsong 燕子声声里 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance592k WordsCompleted At five, Shen Guiyan could recite the Thousand Character Classic. At six, she played the qin and composed her own music. At seven, she wrote poetry while burning incense. At eight, she was betrothed to the son of the serving chancellor. Everyone said she had been born with a phoenix jade in her mouth and was destined for a blessed life. But then a woman arrived from the modern world, turning Shen Guiyan’s haughty younger sister into a clever and vivacious girl. She stole Shen Guiyan’s husband, 291Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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    The last two books are about noblewomen fighting against time-traveling women. The female protagonists are clear-headed and can take things in stride. Both books also have themes of national righteousness. The author's writing is superb!

13. 313 逃 Fleeing Famine and Farming: The Eldest Daughter of the Farmhouse Keeps the Family Fed 逃荒种田，农门长姐养家忙 Clouds Above the Clouds云上之云Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted This story has no space, is not a feel-good power fantasy, and its famine-flight scenes are adapted from historical accounts of ordinary people fleeing famine in different periods. The heroine is only eight years old, so escaping with her whole family in tow is very hard, incredibly hard. If you’re looking for a feel-good power fantasy, please move on. Don’t read to the end, decide the main characters have suffered too much, feel bad, and then leave a negative review. Writing is hard, so please 33.5kReads9.4Score4.1k14d adds
14. 314 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 27.9kReads9.4Score3.8k14d adds

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    She wasn't a noblewoman, but a princess. She walked step by step towards the throne.

15. 315 温 Mr. Wen, Happy Married Life 温先生，婚后愉快 Tong Xiang桐香Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted [Long-planned romance + secret crush + slow-burn love + sweet pampering + both devoted to each other + no angst + age gap of about five years] [Not a strong female lead] [Short drama: As Tender as Before, now streaming] * [Gentle, elegant Jiangnan beauty & reserved, composed business tycoon] Rong Yan had lived with her maternal grandfather since childhood. When she heard that he had found her a match, she assumed it would be the second son of the Wen family, Wen, who was also a doctor. She had n 11.8kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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    Rong Yan came from a scholarly family and lived with her maternal grandfather from a young age. She heard that her grandfather had arranged a marriage for her with Wen Jingchu, who was taking over the Wen family. Rong Yan was quiet and a Buddhist; she believed that their marriage would be one of mutual respect, but he gradually lured her into his trap.

16. 316 炮 Reborn as a Cannon Fodder: The Female Lead Gives Up Fighting Back 炮灰重生：女配放弃挣扎以后 Really, Really Sleepy超想睡觉觉Ancient Romance742k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shen Qingluo had been a textbook cannon-fodder supporting female character, always serving as a foil to her legitimate older sister. Her older sister was graceful and accomplished, beautiful and talented. Shen Qingluo was quiet, timid, and useless. Her older sister was loved by everyone, while Shen Qingluo was always ignored and overlooked. Her father treated her older sister like the apple of his eye, while even sparing Shen Qingluo a glance seemed like too much trouble. T 4.2kReads8.6Score26514d adds

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    Career-oriented female lead

17. 317 日 Day and Night, I Obsess Over You 日夜妄想 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + two powerful leads taking down scumbags + mutual secret crushes + world-class stubbornness + two scene-stealing power players] He’s a cold-blooded business tycoon, with enough rumored girlfriends to fill ten mahjong tables. She’s a ruthless heiress from a prominent family, with admirers and followers lined up all the way to Paris. A marriage of convenience, with each side keeping their distance. On the rooftop, they smoked side by side. Jiang Chenglin asked, “Ever conside 7.9kReads9.5Score1.1k14d adds

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    The female lead is absolutely amazing! She's of noble birth, decisive, and ruthless—even more handsome than some male leads in novels! It's a really good read! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

18. 318 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 139.1kReads9.6Score16.9k14d adds
19. 319 闺 Scheming in the Boudoir 闺中夺谋 Half a Moon半只月亮Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [A powerful official who seems cool but burns with passion inside + an empress dowager who seems charming but is cool inside + age gap] In her previous life, Jiang Muning was empress dowager for five years and held power over the court. Then she was framed for poisoning the late emperor and sentenced to death. After being reborn, she becomes the fourth young lady of the Nie family, and the powerful official who drove her to her death is now her seventh uncle. In the sprawling Nie family, everyon 2.5kReads8.9Score23914d adds

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    I highly recommend this book; it makes you want to keep reading.

20. 320 江 Master Jiang's White Moonlight Has Arrived, Setting the Capital's Elite Circle Ablaze 江爷的白月光驾到，京圈炸燃了 Bamboo Brings Peace竹报平安Modern Romance642k WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Equally Matched] [Cool-headed but warmhearted all-around heiress Shen Qinghuan + CEO Jiang Huai, who has been plotting to win her over for years] Everyone knew that the Shen family of the capital had two beautiful daughters. The younger sister was both talented and beautiful, and scored a perfect mark on the college entrance exam. When older sister Shen Qinghuan was young, her gangster grandfather took her to Nancheng after an accident. She was hopelessly uncultured and illiterate. 30.2kReads9.3Score4k14d adds

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    The boy was only twelve or thirteen years old, extremely handsome, with skin as smooth as jade and eyes as bright as stars. His dark-colored clothes made his red lips and white teeth stand out even more, and his beautiful face was as alluring as a fairy.

21. 321 嫁 After Marrying a Treacherous Minister, I Was Spoiled Like an Ancestor 嫁个奸臣后，我被宠成了祖宗 Teasing the Moonlight撩拨月色Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After being reborn, Meng Wu has no interest in romance. All she wants is to bring her enemies down. A husband? He just needs to be powerful, wealthy, and handsome! Pei Yan doesn't buy it. He thinks this girl is quite the character, and he's intrigued. You don't care about romance? That's fine. I do! Cornered against a wall and proposed to, Meng Wu stares at him in disbelief. Pei Yan smiles faintly. “Your standards for a husband are that he's rich, powerful, and handsome. Don't I meet every one o 4.6kReads9.2Score58614d adds

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    The most beautiful woman in the capital, her family destroyed—in her old age, she was violated by her adopted son and ultimately drugged and sent away by her adopted daughter-in-law… She had been married into the Song State Duke's mansion at sixteen, carrying his memorial tablet, and lived a life of widowhood, ending in humiliation and misery 😭 Reborn before the tragedy began, in this life, Meng Wu will protect her loving family and live a carefree and unrestrained life! Definitely worth watching! 😁

22. 322 全 The Whole Family Transmigrates: 18 Ways to Survive in Ancient Times 全家穿越：古代生存十八法 The Butterfly Doesn't Want To蝴蝶不愿意Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted The whole family transmigrates to ancient times after an accident. Whether that counts as good luck or bad luck is anyone’s guess. They’ve barely woken up when they find out the family has no money, no land, and a mountain of debt to repay. Not one of them has a golden finger, either. But the dog that came along with them is rather interesting. Could it be some kind of divine hound? This big family has to put food on the table, keep the household harmonious, and make progress in their studies. W 49.5kReads9.5Score5.3k14d adds
23. 323 穿 I Became a Fussy Old Lady: While Everyone Else Fled the Famine, I Reclaimed the Land 穿成作精老太，别人逃荒我开荒 Fragrant Tangerine橘香袭人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (No space, no System, no romance. A short drama with the same name has already been released. A warm, rustic story. Everyone says they wouldn’t survive three episodes after transmigrating into a chaotic era. Read this book, and you’ll survive ten more!) She transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous aunt who abused the protagonist in a male-oriented novel, and was destined to be killed off. Jiang Zhi didn’t cling to the protagonist. She left him behind and relied on her extensive knowled 85.9kReads9.5Score8.1k14d adds
24. 324 诱 Tempting Kisses With a Wild Rose: The Lovesick Tycoon Can't Get Enough of Me 诱吻野玫瑰，病娇大佬黏我上瘾 Pineapple Year菠萝年Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Mad, wicked prince VS cool, seductive heiress with a wild heart] Zhou Jinyue will always be behind Qiao Ling: a hidden blade in the dark, a ghost in the sunlight. He goes mad for her and is obedient for her. He lives his entire life for two words: Qiao Ling Between adults, forget the undercurrents of ambiguous flirtation. Give me only waves of surging lust. 5.3kReads9.2Score53614d adds
25. 325 被 Forced into Marriage by a Scheme, the Seventh Prince Spoils Her Rotten 被算计强娶，七王爷他超宠的 Fang Qingqing方卿卿Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted [Historical revenge] [Flirtatious, bewitching prince + ruthless, clever beauty + no rebirth + play the pig to eat the tiger + multiple secret identities] Song Yunshu was the eldest daughter of the valiant General’s household. Clever from childhood, she had a photographic memory. But when she was seven, a power struggle at court saw her entire family accused of treason and executed. During her escape, she was unexpectedly rescued by a merchant family from Jiangnan who had come north seeking medic 4.7kReads8.8Score48914d adds

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    This is a historical romance novel featuring a strong female protagonist from a native tribe. Her family was wiped out when she was young, making her incredibly intelligent, almost demonic, and possessing exceptional strategic and cunning abilities. It's a revenge story.

26. 326 京 The Capital's Most Notorious Beauty 京城第一祸水 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Currently being published [rival suitors in a dramatic love triangle + top-tier schemer + supporting villainess fights back + everyone comes around] [Historical romance + told entirely from the wicked supporting female character’s perspective] ❣️Blurb One Qiao Wanyan learned from a storybook that she was nothing but a wicked supporting character who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and chased after wealth and status. She sowed discord, poisoned her elder sister, and committed every imaginable 58.2kReads9.3Score7.7k14d adds

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    The female lead is a wealthy, beautiful, and powerful heiress. Suddenly, she learns from a storybook that she's a villainous supporting character, destined to be tortured and killed by the original female lead's admirers. A voice in her head advises her not to antagonize the original female lead, nor to harm those around her, but to be a good person, clear her name, and repent in order to survive. The female lead thinks, "Clear my name? Villains never get redeemed!"

27. 327 冉 The Empress Ran 冉后 Nai Nai J奈奈JAncient Romance376k WordsCompleted Ran Hu was made a Jieyu concubine as soon as she entered the palace. On her very first day, she was summoned to the emperor’s bedchamber and granted the title of Chen, cherished like a rare treasure. Her peerless beauty and her younger brother’s illustrious military achievements as Marquis of Chang’an gave her the confidence to act as she pleased in the harem. The two souls who had come from a later age ultimately left a lasting mark on this strange world. 4.6kReads9.0Score47914d adds

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    The female lead and her siblings both transmigrate into a noble family, and the palace intrigue plot really captivated me! The female lead's character is very appealing—ruthless, not a saint, and very vivid!! Anyone understand me? I stayed up until the early hours to finish it!

28. 328 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 165.8kReads9.4Score19.2k14d adds
29. 329 六 The Villainous Beauty of the 1960s Was Stolen Away 六零恶毒美媚娇被强取豪夺了 Rebellious Pig叛逆猪Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted (A gorgeous, self-centered female lead + a male lead who’s clever as can be but hopelessly lovesick) Qin Sang has an unbelievably beautiful face, but she’s selfish to the core. She’s had an easy ride since birth. Once she grew up, her looks brought her even more perks, and even Factory Director Pei, who’d just transferred from the capital, fell at her feet. Then one day, Sang Sang saw a line of text above Bai Tingting, the Bai family’s “fake heiress.” It said something about transmigrating in 7.5kReads8.1Score48314d adds

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    This one is also worth reading; the female lead is incredibly cunning.

30. 330 小 The Little Darling Has Arrived! She Drops In and Blows Up the Tycoon’s Empire 小奶团驾到！空降炸翻大佬集团 Jiangnan Shiyi江南十一Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Adorable Child + Family's Darling + Three and a Half Years Old + Metaphysics + Obsessive Love + Sweet Romance] The wealthy Yan family of the imperial capital had a long line of sons before finally welcoming a little girl. But the baby girl disappeared not long after she was born. The whole Yan family searched themselves frantic, but found nothing. Three years later, just as the family was on the verge of collapse, little Yan Chuchu suddenly reappeared and knocked on the Yan family’s door. From 3.1kReads9.1Score34014d adds

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    The powerful Yan family in the capital was dominated by men, having produced a string of sons before finally welcoming a daughter. However, their daughter was lost shortly after birth. ✨✨Three years later, just as the Yan family was on the verge of collapse, the adorable little girl Yan Chuchu suddenly returned, knocking on their door. From that moment on, the Yan family's dynamics changed completely. 🍀🍀

31. 331 王 After Being Reborn, the Princess Consort's First Thought Is to Find a New Husband 王妃重生后，第一件事就想换夫君 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted Su Wan, the Princess Consort of Prince Zhao, who died young of consumption in her previous life, has been reborn. Looking back on her previous life, she had been gentle and virtuous, managing the household with propriety, all the while trying to warm the heart of her husband, a man as cold as ice. The result was only too predictable: She failed to melt the ice and instead wore herself out, riddled with ailments at a young age, before dying in her prime. Reborn, Su Wan thinks things over carefull 14.2kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    The first book features a double-rebirth male lead who is a pampered prince and a gentle, polite noblewoman; it's very sweet. The second book features a female lead who transmigrates into a book and is incredibly intelligent; the male lead comes from a military family and has a bit of a romantic streak.

32. 332 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2k14d adds

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    💥A true heiress, she could have lived a peaceful life, but fate intervened, and everything shattered in an instant.🍒She concealed her talents for fifteen years, only to reveal a brilliance she had never shown before.🎀A true heiress never fears, never complains, only shoulders the burden in times of crisis, ensuring the Xu family's future peace and prosperity.💥She was everyone's nemesis, everyone thought she was exceptionally intelligent but died young!❗Yet, she regained control of the situation when her family was on the verge of collapse.✨Undeterred by rumors, she personally shattered the false accusations.

33. 333 他 His Bones Were Cold as Ice, Yet He Was Undone by Her Slender Waist 他一身冷骨，败给一把软腰 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted (Two powerful families + marriage first, love later + a formidable team: a seemingly sweet but secretly cunning heroine vs. a devoted CEO) Rumor has it that the third young lady of the Nan family trapped Second Master Fu into marriage by getting pregnant. Unwilling to be manipulated, Second Master Fu planned to keep the child and get rid of the mother. Little did he know, the third young lady of the Nan family had exactly the same idea. Second Master Fu, sharp-edged and stern, stormed her hom 5.9kReads9.1Score50214d adds

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    🌟🌟🌟A True Heiress, Well-mannered and Refined🌵🌵First Book! The female protagonist is a true heiress from a prestigious family. Even after witnessing her husband bring another woman in, she remains dignified and poised. Her refined manners and knowledge are both her strengths and her constraints…🌵🌵She is the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family. Her talent, refinement, poise, and elegance are all for the purpose of entering the palace…

34. 334 氪 After Spending Money, Five Powerful Families' Heirs Fight to Be My Dad 氪金后，五个豪门大佬争着做我爸 Lop-Eared Rabbit Who Loves Cilantro爱吃香菜的垂耳兔Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No CP + elite circles + moonlight muse + showbiz + wild imagination + adored by all + fictional world + golden finger + feel-good story + secret identities + top heiress] After Jing Shishu died, she discovered she was merely a character in a pay-to-play game called “Across Time and Space.” The worst part was that the player controlling her was miserly, never spent a cent, and couldn’t even customize her face. As a result, she was ugly and poor in every life. Furious, she shouted at the heavens, 6.9kReads9.2Score78714d adds

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    She really is a young lady, with that condescending air of aristocratic circles.

35. 335 福 The Return of the Lucky Star 福星回 Yi Yuan亿圆Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted A fair-skinned, gorgeous, fabulously wealthy heroine versus a powerful, cunning, shameless hero Fu Xinghui, the legitimate eldest daughter of the Marquis of Shining Peace's household, commands a vast fortune. She is surrounded by riches and adored by all. Betrothed to the Marquis of Martial Peace for five years, she has supported his household behind the scenes and in public, made plans on his behalf, and even saved his life. Reborn with memories of his past life, the Marquis of Martial Peace 686Reads8.8Score10114d adds

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    The original male lead is reborn, while the female lead is a native but very intelligent and capable. Worth watching!

36. 336 贵 The Noble Lady Became Empress, and the Career-Driven Emperor Went on a Rampage 贵女为后，事业批帝王杀疯了 Stuffing the Cat塞猫猫Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Household and palace intrigue + both leads are each other's only love + ancient-era heroine + marriage before love + husband pursues his wife + emotional push and pull + everyone is clever, with some political scheming] The hunt begins in the middle-to-late stages; the earlier, slower-paced chapters focus mainly on the heroine's growth. Scheming, ruthless emperor × poised, pampered young lady from a noble family Cui Shaoyi was born into a noble family. Her aunt was the Empress Dowager, and the 670Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a dignified and self-possessed noblewoman who schemes tirelessly for her family's sake. She is neither a saint nor indiscriminately kills innocents. The male lead has a distinct growth trajectory. He is a young emperor who appears gentle and refined but is actually a cunning and ruthless man. The story features two virgins and a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

37. 337 被 Reunited with Her Birth Parents, the Real Heiress Goes on a Rampage 被亲生父母认回后，真千金杀疯了 She Doesn't Eat Noodles她不吃面15k WordsCompleted After Her Birth Parents Recognize Her, the Real Heiress Goes on a Rampage —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    How can a young lady from the Republican era not be considered a young lady? The female lead is clear-headed, intelligent, and patriotic.

38. 338 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 8.4kReads8.9Score85714d adds

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    The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a marquis, and the male lead is a third-place scholar in the imperial examinations, as well as the long-lost legitimate son of the Prince of Zhennan. The female lead is reborn, retaining memories of her previous life, including that her twin sister was born to her father's concubine and later had an affair with a scoundrel. In this life, she proposes a marriage swap with her half-sister, instead betrothing herself to the male lead. The female lead saved the male lead from drowning when they were children, and he, having long harbored feelings for her, readily agrees. During their time together, the female lead discovers the secret of the male lead's feigned death in his previous life, and that he even came to the capital to find her after his supposed death. Gradually, she is moved by his sincerity…

39. 339 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4kReads9.4Score48014d adds

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    I'll definitely read the second one!!!

40. 340 娘 Her Grace Is Cool and Gentle, and Everyone Loves Her 娘娘她清冷温柔惹人爱 Yue Xiao悦肖Ancient Romance404k WordsCompleted A pure palace-intrigue story, in classical style. No transmigration, no rebirth. The fate of a noblewoman has never been hers to decide. She is Yun Wan, the Chancellor's only legitimate daughter. Her destiny was set from birth: everything she learned was solely to prepare her to enter the palace. Would she willingly enter the palace and fade into obscurity, becoming a pawn the emperor could use to keep the Yun family in check? Or would she carefully maneuver her way into becoming the favorite co 1.4kReads8.4Score11814d adds
41. 341 贵 A Noble Lady’s Difficult Fate 贵女难当 Wen Qingchen文卿尘Ancient Romance736k WordsCompleted As a proper noblewoman, Lin Qingwan had studied the Four Books and learned the lessons of womanly virtue from childhood, all so she could marry her cousin, to whom she had been betrothed since they were young, and become the perfect nobleman's wife. She thought they had grown up together and, even if they weren't head over heels in love, they could still share a loving life into old age, treating each other with respect. But her cousin was ambitious and single-minded in his pursuit of power. She 5.8kReads8.9Score61514d adds

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    The eldest daughter of a prestigious family is forced into a marriage with her childhood sweetheart for the sake of her family's interests. Even after he turns out to be a scoundrel, she can't break off the engagement for the sake of her family's interests. When the heroine's family faces trouble, her childhood sweetheart is still weighing the pros and cons. Luckily, she meets the male lead, whose status and family background are far superior to his.

42. 342 不 A Concubine Who Doesn’t Want to Be Empress Isn’t a Proper Couch Potato 不想当皇后的妃子不是好咸鱼 Slacking Off摸鱼兒Ancient Romance920k WordsCompleted (Ensemble female cast + palace intrigue) (Complete) (Not a mutually faithful couple + not exclusive devotion + not a rebirth story + marriage before love; the heroine is no pushover!) The male lead is a scumbag who loves his white moonlight deeply. The heroine is clever and sharp-witted, enduring things at first before striking back later. An alternate-world story with no particular dynasty! Song Yunjin came from an ordinary family. Her father was merely a low-ranking seventh-grade official 49Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book is a slow-burn, steady read. In a world filled with palace intrigue novels featuring villainous female leads, this native heroine has her own principles and a righteous core. She's not mindlessly evil, nor is she without ambition. You need to be patient in the early stages; the heroine initially tries to survive, but rises to power later, and her relationship with the emperor is also gradual and steady. Overall, the story isn't overly dramatic. The author also listens to reader feedback, frequently engaging in discussions and consistently updating.

43. 343 空 Dropped Straight Onto the Trending Charts! The Grand Princess Goes Global 空降热搜！长公主爆红全球 Yellow Kitty黄色的猫咪Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good, Face-Slapping, Every Rival Falls for Me, All-Round Female Lead, Ancient-to-Modern, Showbiz] She crashes the trending lists and takes Douyin by storm! The Grand Princess Who Defends the Nation is reborn as a C-list modern-day star. From being hated across the internet to having the whole internet hanging on her every word. Everyone loves the Grand Princess! Gu Nanyan was the Grand Princess Who Defends the Nation of the ancient Great Qi Dynasty, holding the Imperial Seal and commanding 9.9kReads9.3Score74314d adds

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    A time-traveling heroine, a dignified and elegant princess, is talented, beautiful, and possesses a broad perspective. She is skilled in both literature and martial arts, insightful, and an all-around capable woman.

44. 344 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 106.8kReads9.5Score12.4k14d adds

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    A true heiress from a prestigious family!! Well-mannered, shrewd, and not a saint!! A clear-headed girl is the best!! Gu Hui, a descendant of a family of acupuncturists, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a little princess, discovering she can see through people's hearts. Her father is the emperor, her mother a scheming concubine. Using her superpowers, she becomes the emperor's darling, the crown prince's precious treasure, and a thorn in the side of many. Gu Hui: "I want to rule the world, no one dares to mess with me. I love seeing them dislike me but unable to do anything about it." Lu Shao Nian: "Princess, stop being so carefree. I've already taken them all down. Come back for dinner." Gu Hui: ... Oh, coming. Lu Shao Nian: I became stronger to protect you. They all listen to me, but I listen to you.

45. 345 团 The Three-Year-Old Princess, Doted on by All 团宠公主三岁半 March Evening Primrose三月夕颜Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Gu Hui, heir to a family of renowned acupuncturists, accidentally transmigrated as a tiny princess and discovered that she could read people’s minds. Her father was the emperor, and her mother was a scheming imperial consort. Using her superpower, she became the apple of the emperor’s eye, the crown prince’s darling, and a thorn in the side of countless people. Gu Hui: “I want to rule the world, with no one daring to mess with me. I love seeing them hate me but be powerless to do anything about 15kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds

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    Her father is the emperor, her mother a scheming new favorite concubine. Using her superpowers, she becomes the emperor's darling, the crown prince's precious treasure, and a thorn in the side of many.

46. 346 肆 Wanton Kisses and Seduction 肆吻勾缠 Ci Jian辞见Modern Romance310k WordsOngoing "Both leads are each other's only one + the male lead's longtime crush comes true + sweet romance + the heroine falls in love after marriage" "Cool and aloof ruan virtuoso vs. gentle, calculating young nobleman" - Ye Sui was born into a family of scholars and grew up adored by everyone. She plays the ruan beautifully and has the air of a cool, breathtaking beauty, making her the object of many prominent young men's affections. But her distant nature keeps every one of them at arm's length. - Tan 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead comes from a royal family; she's a true noblewoman. The author's writing is superb, perfectly capturing the elegance of the female lead.

47. 347 盛 The Beloved Cousin 盛宠表姑娘 Lazy Breeze Returning Late懒风晚归Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted When Jiang Yunting first arrived in Bianjing, all she wanted was to be a well-behaved young cousin at the Duke of Dingguo's residence, enhance her standing, then marry her childhood sweetheart and live a smooth, happy life. But later, her fiancé turned his back on her for wealth and status, while the refined, aloof second cousin in the household began looking at her strangely, as if he wanted to devour her. When Shen Yu first met Jiang Yunting, he had one erotic dream after another. In his d 16.9kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds

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    The female lead is thoughtful and the male lead is also intelligent, and there are no melodramatic misunderstandings in the middle.

48. 348 皇 The Empress Is a Max-Level Palace Intriguer, Crushing Everyone 皇后满级宫斗，嘎嘎乱杀 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + infidelity + fictional setting + a resourceful, money-loving, beauty-loving, life-loving empress ✖️ emperor] In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. She schemed her way to the top of the political ladder, only to be condemned by everyone and branded a wicked woman who brought ruin to the nation. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar state of Chu, as an unloved empress who’s also being made a scapegoat. As if she’d put up with that! S 13.8kReads9.4Score1.8k14d adds

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    ②The female lead is incredibly skilled in both medicine and healing, making for a very enjoyable read. While the male lead is suspicious, he dotes on the female lead and is easily swayed by her, showing her unwavering affection throughout the later episodes…🍀🍀🍀 Those who like this, please [upvote][upvote][follow][follow][follow]

49. 349 恶 The Wicked Villain Turns Out to Be Me 恶毒反派竟是我自己 Deep Bamboo Shadows竹影深深Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted [Foodie + reborn + everyone’s darling + real and fake heiresses + brainless villains] Ye Jimeng, an innocent, sweet-natured little foodie, realizes her new roommate seems to have it in for her. Having watched plenty of melodramatic romance stories, Ye Jimeng wonders if the girl is a villain. Still, as long as she doesn’t steal her food, she can do whatever she likes. It’s only later that Ye Jimeng discovers she’s the real villain... Xu Wanwan discovers that the enemy who wiped out her whole fami 428Reads8.9Score10014d adds

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    A time-traveling heroine bumps into a reborn original heroine—a bizarre collision where neither knows the other! 💥 The beginning is full of sparks, with the original heroine carrying resentment from her past life and brimming with hostility. But as they spend time together, it turns out the heroine is just an innocent and naive foodie, her heart and soul only focused on food! 😍 Even the domineering CEO male lead gets jealous—how can his heroine only look at food and not him? This little grievance is absolutely hilarious! 🤣 #Novel #timetravel #rebirth

50. 350 古 A Noble Lady’s Daily Life in Ancient Times 古代大小姐日常 Weier Lilitesi薇尔莉莉特斯Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted [No romance + everyday life + family and friendship + humor + light family intrigue + coming of age] At six, Lin Xizhi unexpectedly recalls memories of her past life and fights desperately to survive. Seven years later, someone tells her she is the Lin family's long-lost daughter, missing since childhood. After going from maid to young lady overnight, how will Lin Xizhi face this new life? She thought becoming a young lady would let her live out her days in peace, but one thing after another soo 249Reads—Score—14d adds

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    ① A young lady's growth diary in ancient times ② A true noblewoman of ancient times reborn ③ The female lead is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping's family, extremely clear-headed and shrewd. ④ The female lead is a princess, focused on her career, no romantic relationship ⑤ Non-traditional palace intrigue, the female lead only loves money and power ⑥ The female lead is truly extremely clear-headed, every word and action exudes the demeanor of the palace.

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