Any Proper Palace-Intrigue Historical Stories? 😭 The Kind Where Everyone's Scheming Eight Steps Ahead 纯正的宫斗的古文有没有😭就是那种八百个心眼的

1. 451 明 Marry Me Beneath the Bright Moon 明月嫁卿卿 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Chuyu thought she and Kang Rui were deeply in love, and that no one could ever come between them. Yet that person had been living by their side all along, pampered under the title of “sister-in-law.” After being reborn, Song Chuyu didn’t spare Kang Rui a glance as he rode through the streets in triumph, and she certainly wouldn’t marry him again. * When Kang Rui woke up to find himself back in the impoverished days of his youth, he struggled to get used to the drafty windows after having li 82.6kReads9.3Score10.5k14d adds
2. 452 清 Qing Transmigration: The Fourth Prince's Principal Consort Is Not to Be Trifled With 清穿：四爷的嫡福晋不好惹 Xinxin Loves to Eat What鑫鑫爱吃什么Ancient Romance191k WordsCompleted I wake up to find I’ve become Ulanara, Yongzheng’s primary consort. From the start, it’s a tough battle: the women in the inner court are trouble, and the struggle for the throne in the outer court is even more perilous. Li wants to manage the household on the strength of her seniority? Fine, you can manage it. Just don’t come crying when you make a mess of things. Nian thinks her family gives her the right to push me around? Be my guest. Let’s see how many more years your brother can throw his 197Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book is from the Qing Dynasty.

3. 453 父 If Father Doesn't Die, How Can His Daughter Ascend the Throne? 父皇不死女儿怎么登基 Xuxu Jiaqi栩栩佳期Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Villainous Heroine + Dark Younger Brother, a Powerful Team] A scorpion and a venomous snake carve out a path through the treacherous imperial harem. When Li Ruyue was seven, she watched helplessly as the people from the Court of Judicial Review fabricated evidence to frame her mother. Her mother was sent to the Cold Palace, the Qin clan was charged with treason, and all 142 people in Zhaoyang Hall were slaughtered before her eyes. She sat in the blood, watching 3.3kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds

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   Look at me, look at me, my whole book is full of schemes.

4. 454 有 With the Tyrant’s Mind-Reading System, the Lazy Imperial Consort Goes on a Rampage 有了暴君读心术，咸鱼皇妃杀疯了 Since You’re Here, Don’t Leave来了就别走啊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Slacker + Tyrant + Mind-Reading + Comeback] “Stuck in the cold palace, I just bound the tyrant’s stomach with a bowl of fermented-rice dumplings.” At the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, the socially anxious slacker Jiang Huan was pushed forward to perform for the tyrant. The emperor before her had a sinister look in his eyes and was burning with rage. Jiang Huan realized she was in danger of losing her life! But a voice thundered in her ears: [More toasts, more toasts. I h 7.7kReads8.2Score1.1k14d adds
5. 455 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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   These books are recommended to meet your expectations.

6. 456 不 No More Slacking: The Prince’s Favorite Concubine’s Daily Grind 不当咸鱼，王府宠妾的内卷日常 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cutthroat household competition + no slacking off + ambitious heroine] Shen Wei, a die-hard rat-race fanatic, transmigrated into the lowest-ranking maid in a prince’s manor. Prince Yan held a position of great prestige, but all his wives and concubines had given up trying. The princess consort, born to a prestigious family, was as aloof as a chrysanthemum. The secondary consort wanted lifelong monogamy. The reborn woman had lost all hope in Prince Yan and was content to lie fla 69kReads9.4Score8.7k14d adds

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   It's already finished. The main plot revolves around the female lead using her brains in various ways. Although it's not strictly palace intrigue, her journey from favored concubine to imperial consort to empress is incredibly shrewd and resourceful. She truly lives up to her reputation as a modern-day businesswoman; even after transmigrating to ancient times, she remains incredibly intelligent. Whether managing subordinates (like maids), appeasing superiors (stabilizing the prince in the early stages and the emperor later), or dealing with difficulties from peers (other concubines and imperial consorts), she's absolutely amazing!

7. 457 负 Snow and Frost Endure the Cold of the Years 负雪寒霜耐岁寒 Yan Wuping雁无凭Ancient Romance770k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Transmigration; Not for Those Who Want Both Leads to Be Virgins or Like Saintly Characters] Fu Xue transmigrates into the body of Ming Fuxue, the third princess of Beiyin and a concubine of Bu Tianxing, the Prince of Freedom of Dongyan. The original owner grew jealous and tried to poison the princess consort, Ming Xueyan. This enraged Prince Bu Tianxing, who ordered her to be beaten to death. Just as she was on the brink of death, she was given away. Fr 2.7kReads9.0Score34114d adds

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   The first book is really good 😭 It's about the extreme tug-of-war between a seductive beauty and the emperor. The third book is a masterpiece!

8. 458 雇 Mercenary Transmigration: A Flourishing Commercial Journey That Conquers the World 雇佣兵穿越：锦绣商途倾天下 Ni Weizhen妮薇甄Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Just Started Rating, Scores Are Sure to Rise, No Regrets Taking the Plunge] Strong Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Business Wars [Happy Ending] Shen Qingyu, a top modern-day mercenary, transmigrates into the body of the Shen family's legitimate daughter, who has long suffered abuse. Facing domestic intrigue and business rivalries, she acts decisively, using her modern knowledge to overcome every crisis with ease. She also forms a marriage of convenience with Huo Yan, a playboy who can see ri 410Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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   Hey! You should check out these currently serialized novels. One just finished, and I'm following it now. It's a new work by the author, a labor of love. You should take a look; I'd say it deserves at least a thousand, not eight hundred.

9. 459 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
10. 460 穿 Transmigrated as the Disgraced Crown Princess, I Turn Around and Sign a Contract with the Crown Prince 穿成废太子妃，我反手签约太子爷 Da Linzi Loves Writing Books喜欢写书的大琳子Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Contract Marriage? No, a Business Partnership!] The moment Yan Ci opens her eyes, she's gone from being a company director to a disposable Crown Princess sacrificed by the Crown Prince. Facing the threat of being "optimized" by her groom, who wants to kill her, she calmly proposes a KPI wager: she'll stabilize his Eastern Palace, and he'll give her her freedom. She thinks she's landed in a "passionate entrepreneurship" story, but just as her business empire takes shape, one hidden mastermind af —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I think it's alright, take a look.

11. 461 甄 Empresses in the Palace: A Tapestry of Beauty 甄嬛传：一揽芳华 benbendoudouFemale-Channel Fanfiction681k WordsCompleted A story about a female lead who uses her knowledge of the plot to survive until the end and become empress dowager. Of course, watching the drama unfold and vying for favor are part of the deal. 984Reads7.7Score10214d adds

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    The female lead, of the Xilin Gioro clan, starts as a secondary consort and bears two sons and one daughter for Emperor Yongzheng (eldest son Hongxuan, second son Hongpan, and youngest daughter Muerdengge). She is not part of the main character's group, nor is she a supporter of Consort Hua or the Empress. She will be promoted to Noble Consort and then Imperial Noble Consort, and Hongxuan will ascend the throne.

12. 462 锦 Bound by a Letter, Reborn into a Web of Mysteries 锦书缚，重生仍困谜局中 Zi Bingfeng紫冰枫Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Tomato Original] [Reborn] [Revenge] [Face-slapping] [Feel-good read] [Mystery] Xiao Jinshu is the eldest daughter of the Duke of Xiao’s household. Personally taught by the Duke of Xiao, she excels at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and is considered the model of a noble young lady in the capital. She has been betrothed to the heir of Prince Jing since childhood, but her own relatives frame her and marry her off to an uneducated wastrel. Her parents, younger siblings, and uncle’s family 629Reads8.0Score10514d adds

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    The power struggles within the household are shrouded in mystery; everything seems like a puzzle.

13. 463 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
14. 464 特 The Agent Transmigrates: The Movie Star Is Up to No Good with Me 特工穿越：影帝对我图谋不轨 Ni Weizhen妮薇甄Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Ace special agent Xiao Ying was killed in action and transmigrated into Tang Wanwan, a famous eye-candy actress in the entertainment industry. Actor Gu Changming signed Tang Wanwan, a C-list actress, because of her inhuman wilderness combat skills. It was a guaranteed profit! But he never imagined that this woman was as wooden as a plank! He gave her roses, and she studied whether the thorns could be used as weapons. He played the hero and rescued her, only for her to throw him over her shoulder 35Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 465 惊 A Shadow in Passing: The Crown Princess Is a Secret Agent 惊鸿掠影：特工太子妃 Ni Weizhen妮薇甄Ancient Romance708k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because it just opened!!! You won't regret starting this one, and the comments are genuine!!!] Ling Wei, the modern world's top agent known as “Nightingale,” fell in a bloody heap at the end of a mission. When she opened her eyes again, she had become Shen Qingyue, a thirteen-year-old concubine-born daughter in the Ministry of War Chancellor's household of the Great Sheng Dynasty, bullied by everyone. She uses martial arts to deal with cruel servants and psychology to outwit h 183Reads7.4Score—14d adds
16. 466 重 Reborn, I Married the Regent, and My Jerk Ex Regretted It! 重生后二嫁摄政王，渣夫悔哭了！ Jun Yanling君言玲Ancient Romance626k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Rebirth + scumbag husband chases his wife after losing her + revenge + second male lead rises to the top + heroine grows over time] Lin Yuetang had been reborn! She returned to six months before she was nearly kidnapped and her brother was killed. In her previous life, her brother died horribly on the battlefield and was branded a traitor. Her entire family was implicated and thrown into prison, while her princess best friend, who had stood up for her, was sent away in a political mar 9Reads6.7Score—14d adds
17. 467 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 3Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    A coming-of-age story filled with political intrigue and plenty of laughs—come on in! Couples working together, we've got the world at our feet! 🤗🥳😊

18. 468 纯 Pure Consort Chunxi 纯禧贵妃 Zhu Yu朱钰Ancient Romance988k WordsCompleted Qingyi, a commoner by birth, never imagined that one day the Empress Dowager would bestow her upon the Eastern Palace as a serving girl. The harem is full of perilous schemes, and with no powerful family to support her, she drifts like a rootless duckweed. From a lowly palace maid to the most honored woman in the empire, she endures repeated reversals of fortune and rises step by step, like a lotus in bloom. Yet from her place above all others, she looks back and sees that all her magnificent cl 74Reads5.4Score—14d adds

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    I've already read almost 200 chapters! The author's writing is truly excellent, with a clear and concise narrative. I've read no fewer than a hundred historical romance novels, and this is my favorite. Although I felt quite sad about the passing of Empress Xiaorenjing and several princesses around chapter 100, they did, to some extent, drive the plot forward. The author doesn't use many superfluous words; most descriptions foreshadow later events. The competition between the Guanzhong and Guanxi factions is depicted in great detail, with a captivating and suspenseful plot that leaves ample room for the reader's imagination. Another noteworthy point is the author's use of classical Chinese at the beginning of many chapters, serving as summaries of those chapters or chapters—this is my favorite aspect. I hope the author continues writing and look forward to future works.

19. 469 囚 Dreams Imprisoned in the Yongzheng and Qianlong Eras 囚梦雍乾 Su Yanzi苏晏紫Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted A powerful heroine fights back, going from admiring the strong to becoming strong herself! Multiple men compete for her, but it’s not mindless. Emperor × prince × royal lord × subordinate × powerful minister | political intrigue and contests of wit, strong characters facing off In 2030, Su Zhao is on the verge of brain death when a brain-computer interface sends her into an AI-generated Qing dynasty under Emperor Yongzheng. Bound to the Deep Gaze System, she uses modern knowledge and AI-powere 25Reads8.0Score—14d adds
20. 470 宜 After Yixiu Was Reborn, Why Is the Big Fat Orange Crying? 宜修重生后，大胖橘怎么哭了 Jiang Mimi’s Owner姜咪咪的主人Female-Channel Fanfiction968k WordsOngoing [Empresses in the Palace Fanfiction] [Yixiu Reborn] [Saving Her Son] [Revenge] [Harem Intrigue] [Mother-Son Bond] [Villainess Power Fantasy] [The Emperor's Long Road to Winning Her Back] Yixiu died. She died in Jingren Palace, after the words, "May we never meet again, in life or death." Only as she lay dying did she understand. All her life, she had hated Rouze, Zhen Huan, and those who stole the emperor's favor, yet she had forgotten to hate the man who had truly taken everything from her. 2.6kReads8.1Score13114d adds
21. 471 当 When an Infinite-Flow Powerhouse Enters a Campus Novel 当无限流大佬穿进校园文后 The Flying Kettle会飞的开水壶Modern Romance726k WordsOngoing Fang Jian is revered as the God of Jian in the infinite worlds, but people prefer to call her a lunatic behind her back. Her strength is matched only by her unpredictable temper and habit of going berserk at any moment. Even her followers are fearless fanatics. But the mad always die by their own madness. Just as Fang Jian was about to clear a high-level instance, she suddenly wondered what would happen if she slaughtered everyone in the city. She did exactly that. As a result, her rampage cause 25.9kReads8.3Score2.7k14d adds
22. 472 龙 The Thief on the Dragon Throne 龙榻贼女 Mei Xin Yan Zi莓心妍子Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted “Choose one: the emperor’s bed or the Ministry of Justice’s dungeon.” A mischievous female thief accidentally stole something right off the “tyrant” himself... Good heavens! Is it too late to say I’m the Grand Preceptor’s youngest daughter? “Kneel. Hold out your hand, ” “Hey, hey, don’t tie me up!” “Who told you to play ‘The King of Qin Circling the Pillar’ with me?” “Do you know how runaway slaves are punished?” A “bet” with her group of friends led her to steal the jade pendant of an empero 2.1kReads7.0Score18214d adds

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    This book is perfect for leisure time; it has brought me enjoyment in my spare time.

23. 473 這 Is This Right? Forbidden City: The Countercurrent Spy Sings on the Strings 這對嗎紫禁城：逆流密探吟弦 Ling Yuyu令燏燏Ancient Romance126k WordsOngoing Being the legitimate second daughter was only a title, it turned out. The blue agate bracelet was mottled and dull, its color faded. “How tragic! I happen to know a little about what went on behind the scenes, too... Not long after your mother entered the palace, several palace maids died in strange incidents in the Forbidden City... I don’t know who let the secret slip, but a message was sent to the prince’s household saying your mother...” “Enough!” “I can’t skip the imperial selection. Re —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Don't believe those ridiculous romance novels recommended in these posts!! 😭 They're so heartbreaking for those of us who are actually into palace intrigue stories 😭😭 You'll regret it if you don't read this!! 🤣 No female rivalry/No romance/No male lead/(those are all supporting characters) Pure and clear ancient Chinese palace intrigue!!! 😭 You can't miss this!! The female lead enters the palace with a purpose, overcoming all obstacles along the way 🥹🥹

24. 474 殿 Pleasures in the Palace Hall 殿上欢 Carefree Little Drunk小酒轻狂Ancient Romance51k WordsCompleted The Chancellor's household was branded traitorous and slaughtered overnight, leaving her the daughter of a condemned criminal. Feng Yueli was tortured by Beigong Han's demand for her blood until she was nearly drained of life. But for her younger brother's sake, she had no choice but to cling to her last breath and keep going. At first, she said, “The Chancellor's household is innocent. My father was loyal through and through.” Later, she said, “This guilty woman is unworthy of becoming empress. 414Reads5.4Score—14d adds

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    Palace intrigue and family feuds, tragic ending, quite heart-wrenching.

25. 475 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Waiting to Become a Widow and Raising Daiyu 红楼：坐等守寡，抚养黛玉 Grape Sangshen葡萄桑甚Female-Channel Fanfiction553k WordsCompleted “The Jia family are no good, sister. You shouldn’t get into that sedan chair!” And so a fine private sedan chair appeared before Daiyu. “They’re just a bunch of spoiled brats, and they still have the nerve to brag? How shameless!” Baoyu, who was about to take her hand, was kicked away out of nowhere. “That old lady is so hypocritical. If you care about Daiyu, why didn’t you even bring her a welcoming gift?” Jia Mu winced and dug into her private savings to give Daiyu a gift. Daiyu likes her 5.3kReads9.1Score70214d adds
26. 476 盐 Letters of Salt and Plum 盐梅笺 Salt Plum Letter盐梅笺Ancient Romance60k WordsCompleted 📖 The Salt and Plum Letter | Jiajing-era Jiangnan · Poisoned Salt Scandal · An Ensemble of Political Intrigue “Salt can season a feast, and plum can balance a broth, but justice in this world must be won with flesh and blood. A sudden breach in the sea wall sent a raging tide swallowing the coastal villages. Xie Heng, an upright official devoted to reforming the salt administration, was framed by a corrupt faction and died unjustly. His lifelong good name was smeared, and he was branded a neglig 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My new work is out! Welcome to read it, and I hope you enjoy it. Your support is my motivation for writing, and I will strive to tell every story well! 😂🎉🤗🤩

27. 477 做 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.5kReads8.9Score54714d adds

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    A tale of palace intrigue and domestic power struggles, filled with cunning schemes. A hilarious and sweet time-travel romance novel where a goddess-like doctor transmigrates to ancient times, taking revenge on villains, building her career, and enjoying a thoroughly satisfying journey. Sweet, refreshing, and funny with no angst.

28. 478 嫔 Life as a Consort: I’m Surprisingly Good at Slacking Off 嫔妃这职业，摆烂的我竟驾轻就熟 Qin Xiaoxu勤晓徐Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Office drone Tao Yanyan transmigrates into the body of Tao Yanyan, the lowest-ranking concubine in an ancient emperor’s harem. Surrounded by women of higher rank, she has no choice but to tread carefully and survive to the end. Competing for the emperor’s favor? Not a chance. Keeping her head down is the way to go. What? The emperor is super handsome? But he’s in love with everyone! What? Without the emperor’s favor, she won’t live to old age? What? You’re the lowest-ranking concubine and you’re 5.5kReads8.3Score56114d adds

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    Seeing that you all recommend books with scores of 9 or higher, I'll recommend one with no score. [Cool]

29. 479 别 Don't Ask, I Never Loved You 别问，没爱过 Wen Lansheng温澜生Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted “He killed my father, slaughtered my brother, and destroyed my country. And in the end, he still asked whether I had ever loved him? Throughout the long purgatory of my life, I was exiled from love from beginning to end. The man who kept me trapped for half my life first opened the door to my world with hatred, then wrote the ending of my life in the name of love. He planted miles of crabapple blossoms for me, yielded the realm to me, and took ten thousand arrows for me. Yet in this world, he al 37Reads8.5Score—14d adds
30. 480 娘 The Empress Is a Master of Acting 娘娘她是演技派 User83385699用户83385699Ancient Romance110k WordsCompleted Revenge after being reborn + palace intrigue and political schemes + multiple twists + powerful allies The moment Shen Zhaoyi opened her eyes, she had returned to twenty years earlier. In her previous life, she was a stepping stone for Prince Chen, Xiao Hengzhi. He staged a "heroic rescue" to deceive her into giving everything she had to help him claim the throne. But when he succeeded, all she got was a cup of poisoned wine and the mocking smile of her cousin, Liu Yingyue. "Cousin, the prince 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Eight hundred schemes? The villains in this book are all cunning as an average of a thousand!

31. 481 娇 The Favored Concubine Climbs the Ranks to Become Empress. Why Has the Whole Harem Died? 娇妾内卷封后，后宫怎么死光了？ Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance145k WordsOngoing [Pure Evil Beauty + No Slacking Off in the Harem + A Favor-Doting Concubine Who Protects Her Own + Multiple Births + Power Fantasy with Two Strong Leads] “I carefully keep my body in shape to preserve my beauty. I study medicine and poison, schemes, music, chess, calligraphy and painting, swords and blades, and the art of seduction...” “Father, you actually want me to bear the Crown Prince’s child?” “Brother, you actually want me to become a concubine?” Jiang Yaoqing immediately tossed the flatt —Reads—Score114d adds
32. 482 二 Two Boys and a Girl: The Lucky Maid Has a Feel-Good Novel’s Script 二子一女：好孕丫鬟手拿爽文剧本 Spring in My Sleeve袖里春Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Extra chapters updating) [Fake sweet-and-innocent, truly villainous heroine + play the pig to eat the tiger + inner-courtyard intrigue first, palace intrigue later + not a perfectly faithful couple + all that matters is having fun + happy ending] Xie Linyuan, the Liang dynasty's nobleman of a different surname, was illustrious and unmatched in the world. While away on campaign, he was ambushed by treacherous men and saved from death by Yan Yiyu, the daughter of an imperial merchant. After retur 2.1kReads8.0Score20114d adds

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    The first book is a female protagonist novel featuring Ning Wanyin and Helian Qi. The female protagonist is very intelligent and cautious. The reborn female protagonist clings to the female protagonist's coattails in this life. In the end, the female protagonist rule from behind the curtain and becomes the Empress Dowager, bringing peace and prosperity to the country. The second book is a five-volume novel featuring Su Jingyao and Jun Zechen. Each volume is very good. The first volume is the main story. The second volume features both the male and female protagonists being reborn, but the female protagonist pretends to have no memories of her past life. The male protagonist only finds out at the end that the female protagonist is faking it. The third volume features the female protagonist Ling Yue, who is reborn in the original book. Su Jingyao has no memories of her past life. The male protagonist Jun Zechen is reborn, but not with the memories of his previous two lives. Instead, he is the Jun Zechen from the novel Su Jingyao was reading at the beginning. The fourth volume is in the modern era and has the memories of his previous lives. The fifth volume features the male protagonist as a high god and the female protagonist as a phoenix. Yao Guang was sealed by the male protagonist for ten thousand years because she absorbed the power of chaos. Their memories of their previous four lives were just a wisp of their spirits. Later, the male protagonist merged with the memories of his previous lives, but the female protagonist did not. The male protagonist can only slowly win her over. The third book is a novel featuring Cheng Mingshu and Xie Lingyuan. In the original book, the male protagonist marries the female protagonist to repay her original love. The female protagonist is a high-IQ woman who transmigrates and is promoted from a maid to the Noble Consort Shu.

33. 483 太 The Crown Prince Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife: The Empress's Daily Life After Bearing Twins 太子宠妾灭妻，娘娘双胎上位日常 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance554k WordsCompleted [There are a few typos, so please skip this if that bothers you.] A deranged, ruthless heroine and an obsessive Crown Prince, with exclusive devotion later on, clear-headed palace intrigue, and multiple births. Jiang Shiruo is stunningly beautiful, but only a concubine’s daughter. Still, even a concubine’s daughter deserves to live. Jiang Shiruo has no interest in the other princes. She only wants to enter the Eastern Palace, because that’s the only way she can reach the highest position. After 7.7kReads8.9Score66314d adds
34. 484 摘 After He Took Off His Mask, the Prince Could No Longer Hide His True Self 摘下面具后，皇子他藏不住了 Clear Plum Jelly清莹果冻Ancient Romance169k WordsCompleted 1Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 485 反 Every Villain Has Their Own Merits, and the Princess Never Takes a Day Off 反派各有千秋，公主全年无休 One Night in Three Rivers三川一夜Ancient Romance848k WordsOngoing A strong, ambitious female lead and her countless male consorts [Strong Female Lead + Multiple Male Leads (loyal shadow guard / beautiful but tragic / beastman / masochistic admirer / eunuch / aloof beauty / madman)] A gender-bender story. Check the chapter comments for details about the heroine’s particular traits. No man will be stronger than the heroine or ever lord it over her. She won’t be so lovesick that she dies for romance, and she knows how to get things done. All the men are loyal pup 2kReads9.4Score22414d adds

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    Don't get lost in a reading slump! Follow Wuwu! [˵¯͒¯͒˵] This book features the Fifth Princess as the cunning and scheming one; the entire story is a machination of schemes and plots, a scheme within a scheme. Occasionally, you even get a treat when you break through the schemes! [Admiration] Absolutely palace intrigue!

36. 486 皇 The Emperor Fell for Her at First Sight: The Bewitching Consort Becomes Empress After Bearing Many Heirs 皇上一见钟情，尤物娘娘多胎封后 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance251k WordsCompleted [The emperor falls in love at first sight + the emperor begs the heroine to manage the harem + heroine with stellar acting skills + strong, intelligent heroine + lots of children] Whoever harms me, I’ll make them pay! Hua Yunchu loves only herself. The right way to deal with a man is to use up every last bit of his value. But the emperor wants to make Hua Yunchu a Noble Lady, while the empress’s throne sits empty. And he wants me to manage the harem, too? What is going on? I’d planned to coast o 2.7kReads9.1Score30314d adds
37. 487 综 A Film and TV Crossover: Grant Me Three Thousand Wishes 综影视之许我三千心愿 Pipi Q皮皮QFemale-Channel Fanfiction985k WordsOngoing A different possibility for various film and television worlds, making up for all the regrets of the original stories. No lovesick protagonists, no golden finger, logical storytelling, not canon, parallel worlds based on film and television dramas, intelligent protagonists, political scheming, palace intrigue, strong female leads, the Republic of China era, equally matched couples... 1. Aisin-Gioro Yongqi and Xilin-Jueluo Linlang 2. Lu Mengping and Qin Shuo 3. Xiao Zhenying and Lin Xie 1.9kReads—Score—14d adds

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    World One (Chapters 1-98) World Four (Chapters 199-274)

38. 488 绿 The Green Tea Legitimate Daughter Takes the Harem by Storm 绿茶嫡女卷翻后宫 A Speck of Dust某颗尘土Ancient Romance386k WordsCompleted Su Yunqing was once the neglected legitimate eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household. But she came out on top in the imperial selection and became the only woman bestowed with a title: Lady Rong. There is no true love in the imperial family. A woman is favored in the harem for profit or beauty, nothing more. Su Yunqing intends to use the emperor and become the most powerful woman in the Great Xi Dynasty. The harem has women who think they can share a hundred years of true love with th 74Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Super good!!! There's a lot of time available for these incredibly captivating palace intrigue novels, all completed and highly recommended. Get started now! Please recommend other good ones too.

39. 489 侯 A Marquess’s Wife’s Daily Lessons 侯门主母的日常修炼 My Mind Wandered Again又走神了Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted Completed. A quiet, everyday story filled with all kinds of people, each living their own life... Wang Lingyi never expected to be poisoned by her husband's maid. Her husband, the young Marquis, even took the girl's side, and the relationship between the newlyweds suddenly turned cold. The story that begins here unveils a portrait of the many lives in the Xuanyuan Dynasty... The main characters, the good people, will get happy endings, but this may not be the kind of story where everything g 556Reads8.2Score—14d adds
40. 490 满 A Family of Loyal Martyrs Forced into a Second Marriage, and the Comment Section Goes Wild 满门忠烈被逼当填房，弹幕杀疯了 Peach Blossoms Flourish桃之泱泱Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Past and present connected + two storylines running in parallel + women supporting women] It begins when Shen Shuangyu is branded a homewrecker for supposedly seducing her brother-in-law before her sister's death, then marries into a marquis's household as his second wife. She pours her heart and soul into managing the household, supporting her husband, and raising her stepson and stepdaughter, never uttering a single complaint. In the end, all she gets in return is: “She's doing this to atone. 38.8kReads9.1Score5.6k14d adds
41. 491 灭 After the Crown Princess Conceives Twins, the Crown Prince Favors His Beloved Concubine and Makes Her Empress 灭太子妃怀双胎，太子宠娇妾封后 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance. Not a virginal couple! + Clear-headed heroine gradually grows stronger in palace intrigue + Twins + Winning the Crown Prince’s heart, aiming for the empress’s throne] An Ruyan clutched her book of Thirty-Six Stratagems and set out to win over the tyrannical Crown Prince!!! An Ruyan was rescued by Prince Yan when she was robbed while visiting a temple. She had long been in love with him, but an unexpected incident made her see what a scumbag he was. Determined to 2.3kReads8.9Score23514d adds

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    The female protagonist is clear-headed and only cares about power, remaining unmoved by love. She is the emperor's beloved, intelligent, and powerful.

42. 492 重 Reborn: Snow Fills the Hall 重生之满堂雪 Qiaoshan Slowly桥山慢慢Ancient Romance217k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Xie Qingyuan trusted the wrong people and entrusted her heart to the wrong man. Xiao Mingxiu used the power of the Xie family to throw his weight around, then finally turned his blade against them. She was imprisoned, everyone around her was either killed or injured, and the Xie family fell in a single day. Filled with hatred, she died in the most resolute way on the grand wedding day of the scoundrel and his mistress. Unexpectedly, Heaven gave her another chance to start o 143Reads8.2Score—14d adds
43. 493 赴 An Appointment for a Beautiful Night 赴良宵 Leader of the Cute Cult萌教教主Ancient Romance780k WordsCompleted After her country fell, she, the former dynasty's demon consort, begged the new emperor to grant her death. Instead, the new emperor clamped a hand around her chin and let out a sinister laugh. “You can't escape me, Fan Lingzhi.” A ruthless tyrant X a demon consort who brought a nation to ruin 170Reads8.4Score—14d adds
44. 494 宠 He Spoils His Favorite Consort and Destroys the Harem, While the Biased Emperor Decrees Her Empress 宠娇妃灭后宫，偏心皇上下旨封后 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [The emperor falls in love at first sight + the heroine isn't the only one for him at first, but later receives all his favor + the emperor helps her fight in the harem and makes her empress + the heroine fights in the harem and kills] A low-ranking concubine? I want to be empress. No, no, I want to be Empress Dowager. What? The emperor saw Han Qianning kill someone, and still wants to keep her by his side... Once I'm in the palace, I'll climb my way up to the phoenix throne and kill them all. 1.1kReads9.0Score10614d adds
45. 495 重 Reborn: Seducing the Crown Prince and Drawing Him Into Power 重生：诱东宫，勾他上位 Snow Blowing Over the Roadside陌上吹雪Ancient Romance219k WordsOngoing [Clear-eyed heroine, 1v1, both leads devoted only to each other, emotional manipulation, palace intrigue, fake substitute, sisters both reborn] [Cold and restrained, seemingly sinister but truly devoted Crown Prince × alluring and bewitching side consort with brains and a talent for acting] (She pursues him at first; later he forces her to love him and dotes on her like crazy) Main characters: Shen Zhiyao (Shen Zhiyin), one and the same person; Xie Jingming (Anything unclear will be explained la 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm recommending three incredibly good palace intrigue and domestic power struggle novels, full of cunning and scheming. 🔥The first one is a very novel story featuring a pseudo-substitute heroine with a clear-headed and realistic personality. She appears to be a pampered young lady, but is actually very ambitious. Early on, she seduces the man, but later the man forces his way into her heart! Both are virgins. 🔥The second one I read before has a villainous transmigration plot, with a male protagonist who isn't virgin and the female protagonist isn't. A short drama adaptation has already been made, with 400,000 reads—it's fantastic. 🔥The third one features a strong female lead and is incredibly satisfying in palace and domestic power struggles!

46. 496 踹 After Kicking Over the Dragon Throne, the Entire Court Begged Her to Take the Crown 踹翻龙椅后，满朝文武跪求她登基 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted (The heroine focuses on her career, with no romantic pairing. She becomes somewhat cold-hearted and ruthless later on.) Born into the world as a princess, Yu Hui thinks that at last, an incredible fortune has fallen into her lap. She has a palace to live in, money to spend, and status to protect her, so she can enjoy a peaceful, happy life. But peace is out of the question. Calamities keep dropping out of the sky, and they’re heavy ones. Happiness? Not really. Someone is always ending up dead, s 8.4kReads8.8Score71814d adds

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    [No-CP, Strong Female Lead, Satisfying Novel | A Mad Princess Overturns the Imperial Power Script] 💥Reborn as a princess? Yu E starts with a "winning script"—living in a palace? Actually, it's a factory for making mistakes; spending money? Turns into an assassin's target; being a princess? Forced to participate in a "murder scene" reality show every day! Instead of being a lazy bum, she becomes a target? Yu E picks up the dragon-slaying sword: "You can fight all you want, I'll dismantle this broken chessboard first!" ⚔️Famous Scene Warning: ✅Kicking over the dragon throne: "Stealing a chair? Fine, I'll make sure you don't even have the chance to sit on a tree stump!" ✅The entire court cries while hugging the new dragon throne: "Princess, ascend the throne! We don't want to be squatting on tree stumps in the imperial garden reviewing memorials!" ✅From being at the mercy of others to bloodily sweeping the political arena, later she directly enters "killing without batting an eye" mode, her eyes cold as knives, killing without blinking! 📖Three Must-See Reasons: - No Romance, Pure Career Focus: Rejecting romance, this story focuses on political intrigue, battling princes, and defeating villains. A woman focused on her career is the most terrifying! - Ruthless Subversion of Plot Tactics: You poison me? I'll cut off your support first; you frame me? I'll make your entire family take the blame. The crazy, savage gameplay is incredibly satisfying! - The Evolution of a Powerful Woman: Initially crushed, she later makes the entire dynasty tremble. Watch how a seemingly ordinary woman transforms into a "human weapon of mass destruction"! 🔥In a nutshell: When the princess gets tired of taking the blame, she chooses to overthrow the throne and become queen! No romance, no melodramatic tropes, just exhilarating comebacks and insane political intrigue—"Want to play dirty tricks on me? Ask my blade first!" 📚Keywords: No romance | Strong female lead | Thrilling political intrigue | Crazy female lead | Unconventional palace drama💥Reader's comment: "I smashed the coffee table when Yu E kicked the dragon throne! I suggest all villains engrave 'Don't mess with the princess' into their DNA, otherwise you'll be the next one to 'lie on the floor'!"

47. 497 穿 Book Transmigration: I'm Thriving in the Harem by Doing Nothing 穿书：我在后宫躺赢了 A Little Wen Sauce一只文酱Ancient Romance318k WordsCompleted Shen Bairong is an overworked modern office drone who transmigrates into a novel she's read, only to become its villainess! Fight back and turn her life around? No thanks, she's not cut out for that. But why isn't the male lead following the script?! Gong Yuxuan pins her beneath him and whispers in her ear, “My beloved consort seems to be enjoying the show~” Shen Bairong: Trapped in the corner of the bed, trembling! Wait, what's going on? Did the male lead pick up the wrong script? Shen Bairong 196Reads8.5Score—14d adds
48. 498 东 The Eastern Palace's Pampered Concubine: The Crown Prince Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife, and She Sets Her Sights on the Empress's Throne 东宫娇妾：太子宠妾灭妻目标后位 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Not a pure pairing, not a pure pairing [The prince’s concubine is not a pure pairing at first + she enters the palace soon after, and becomes his sole favorite after the palace struggles] [The heroine is clear-headed and career-minded, working her way up to the empress’s position] Since I’ve been granted the title of Worthy Lady, my goal should be the empress’s throne. The Crown Prince has been married for two years, but the Crown Princess has yet to bear him a child. The Empress personally choo 2.2kReads8.9Score18314d adds
49. 499 清 Pure Grace and Resplendent Splendor 清芷重华 Wan Wandou万万斗Ancient Romance405k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead]+ [High-IQ Power Struggles]+ [A Devoted Couple, Faithful to Each Other for Life] Su Qingzhi is the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household, and her mother is the legitimate daughter of the Defender-General's household. She was born to a noble family and should have enjoyed a lifetime of wealth and glory. But her father's illegitimate daughter, a half-sister born only a month after her, coveted everything she had and swore to find a way to take it all from her. Su Qingzhi —Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    In her past life, she couldn't change her fate. Now reborn, she's determined to uncover the truth. Not only that, she'll also change her own destiny and rescue those who died unjustly because of her...😋😴👍😋🤔❤️

50. 500 后 The Imperial Harem: The Story of Consort Qin 后宫：勤妃传 Liang Yebai梁夜白Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Chen Wenxin is lazy and loves good food. After transmigrating into the Qing dynasty as a low-ranking palace maid, all she wants is to live a quiet, comfortable life doing nothing. But after one night serving the emperor, she discovers she is exactly his type! He even uncovers her secret laziness and gives her the title of Consort Qin! QAQ I feel like the emperor just hit me with a massive dose of sarcasm. I’m falling apart inside... Am I really going to have to embark on a life of bearing and ra 2.3kReads9.0Score27914d adds

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