Historical Romance with a Heroine Who’s the Legitimate Daughter of a Prestigious Family and Doesn’t Get Pushed Around 女主是高门贵府家的嫡女，不憋屈的古言文

1. 351 穿 Reborn as a Frail Stepmother, I Must Discipline the Capital's Bratty Kids! 穿成柔弱继母，管教全京熊孩子！ Vampires Don't Fear the Sun吸血鬼不怕晒Ancient Romance149k WordsOngoing [No CP + adorable child + everyone’s favorite + raising kids + lighthearted] Yan Qing transmigrates from the start as a daughter-in-law of the Jiang family, and thinks she’s about to enjoy a happy life among the wealthy. But on the very day she transmigrates, the impossible, lawless little hellion everyone can’t stand sets her up and makes her fall into the water. He gives her a rude welcome right off the bat. Yan Qing settles scores on the spot. Wielding a broom, she gives the little hellion a —Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 352 佛 A Carefree Heiress Transmigrates to Ancient Times for a Life of Leisure 佛系大小姐穿越古代悠闲生活 Little Orange Who Loves Strawberries爱吃草莓的小橙子Ancient Romance431k WordsCompleted [A gentle, heartwarming little romance] [No inner-household scheming] [Modern woman transmigrates to the past] [Native male lead] [Fictional setting] [The historical backdrop draws on the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, with some elements from the Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties. The timeline is ancient and the front lines stretch far, all to make it easier for the author to make things up~~] [There is a System, but it appears late and doesn't play a major role.] A modern heiress wit 3kReads9.0Score257Shelves
3. 353 娘 The Empress Is Sweet and Innocent, and the Emperor Raises Her to the Top 娘娘单纯娇媚，陛下捧她上位 Sleepy Snail爱睡觉的蜗蜗Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted [A native heroine who's been good at acting since childhood] As the legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's household, Bai Ruoli had always gotten everything she wanted. But when the palace selection came, she was destined to enter the palace as a concubine. The palace had not only the Empress Dowager and the emperor, but also the empress, and then the emperor's favored consorts below her. Bai Ruoli wasn't intimidated. Her family background was excellent. As long as the emperor wasn't a devoted 5.6kReads8.5Score711Shelves

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   That should be a good fit. [Sending heart]

4. 354 都 We’re Divorced, So What If I Hook Up with Your Uncle? 都和离了，勾搭上你小叔怎么了？ Beautiful and Unrestrained美丽的没遮拦Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted On their wedding day, an imperial edict summons the groom to the coastal defenses. For two years, she devotes herself wholeheartedly to serving the Earl of Zhongqin’s household. Two years later, her former groom returns with the woman who rode alone a thousand miles to find the love of her life. In that case, they might as well divorce. The ink on the divorce agreement hasn’t even dried when her faithless husband changes his mind. Fortunately, the elders in her family step in before things get w 66Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   On her wedding day, an imperial decree summoned her groom to the front lines of coastal defense. For two years, she devoted herself wholeheartedly to the loyal and diligent Earl's family. Two years later, her former groom returned with his confidante, who had traveled a thousand miles alone to find him. So be it, a divorce was the only option. Before the ink on the divorce papers was even dry, her unfaithful husband reneged. Fortunately, her elders intervened in time, allowing her to divorce smoothly. What's wrong with a divorce? A woman focused on her career is truly admirable! Little did she know that a thriving career can be problematic. Divorced women attract much gossip and trouble, and the source of this trouble was none other than the elders of the Qin family—her unfaithful groom's uncle…

5. 355 继 After My Stepsister Was Reborn, She Insisted We Swap Betrothals 继妹重生后非要跟我换亲 Ning Nanyi宁南衣Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mystic spring space + marriage first, love later + sweet romance + the hero rises steadily through the ranks + the heroine makes money to become the richest woman] Gu Yao transmigrated. In a daze, she learned about her new identity: her mother had died young, her father had remarried, and she was the least favored child in the family. Recently, an old woman had been using an old letter and a jade pendant to force the Gu family to marry their daughter to her grandson. Her stepmother didn't want 10.7kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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   The burning sensation on her neck had persisted intermittently for a day and a night. Gu Yao trembled as she tried to open her eyes. During the day, she occasionally woke up and overheard conversations around her, realizing she had transmigrated. Fragmented memories in her mind told her she had transmigrated into the body of a girl also named Gu Yao in the Great Chu Dynasty. The original owner's birth mother had died in childbirth, and she had endured hardship in the household for years, hoping to marry her cousin from her maternal grandparents' family and leave this home. However, a few days ago, someone entered the household with a token, demanding to marry one of the girls. This shouldn't have been related to the original owner. Although she and her cousin hadn't yet made an engagement, both families had already tacitly agreed, waiting for her cousin to pass the provincial examination next year so he could marry her in grand style. But her stepmother's younger sister refused to marry that man, so the stepmother used both soft and hard tactics to force the original owner to agree to the marriage. The original owner, whose heart belonged only to her cousin, was unwilling. She was also strong-willed and attempted suicide by hanging herself, and... She really did die. The resentment and bitterness of the original owner before her death still lingered in Gu Yao's heart, leaving a slightly heavy feeling, as if something was clamoring to break free. Suppressing her emotions, she struggled to open her eyes when the curtain of the inner room was suddenly lifted, and a delicate fragrance wafted into her nostrils. "Ting'er, the doctor said she's fine and will wake up tomorrow, so don't worry..."

6. 356 替 I Took My Eldest Sister's Place in the Palace, and I Loved It. She Regretted It 替嫡长姐入宫后，我爽翻，她悔了 Moon Gazing at Lotus望月荷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The rating has only just come in and will rise later, so don’t be put off by the low score. Gu Ya is the second legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household. With an elder brother and sister to shoulder the family’s responsibilities, she had thought she’d only need to marry off for the family once she came of age. But then her eldest sister changed her mind and refused to enter the palace. To avoid making an enemy of the emperor, the Duke of Zhenguo’s household had to send in an unwill 30kReads8.1Score2kShelves
7. 357 亡 Late Husband, Stay Away and Let Me Have Some Peace 亡夫别来沾边，让我一个人静静 Took a Tumble摔了一跤Ancient Romance464k WordsCompleted One-Sentence Summary: I transmigrated as a widow and made enough money to support the entire dynasty. He Youyou transmigrated. While others became princess consorts or noble ladies, she became a widow, and one who volunteered for the job, at that. While other widows wept their hearts out in their courtyards, He Youyou was busy with: Buying and selling land, buying low and selling high. Opening military markets, establishing trade routes, and helping the imperial relatives make money and build ca 394Reads9.1Score110Shelves
8. 358 清 The Clear-Eyed Stepmother Takes Charge 清醒继母掌家记 Xi Ya息芽Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, marriage swapping, and a husband who brings good fortune; marrying into a duke's household as its mistress; concubine-born daughter vs. legitimate daughter; noblewoman vs. transmigrator] Her fake best friend is reborn and snatches up the poor martial man first, then sends her a wedding invitation. Her legitimate elder sister is reborn and steals her childhood sweetheart, a young heir to a noble title. She sneers at Liu Yulan, who is about to marry the eldest legitimate son of a fallen 248Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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   The two books I've read are both enjoyable and don't portray a decadent, high-class lifestyle.

9. 359 暴 After Beating Her, the Bloodthirsty Prince Regretted It 暴打她后，嗜血王爷后悔了 Shui Huan水欢Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted For the sake of the woman he loved, he cruelly humiliated her, grinding her dignity and body beneath his heel until they were crushed to dust. He even ran a sword through her chest. As she lay near death, he curled his lips into a bewitching smile. “Let her live or die as she will. This prince doesn't care!” But when she resolutely left the prince's manor, he came to his senses. She ran, and he chased after her. “Wherever you go, this prince will go too!” She raised a knife, and he offered her h 4.4kReads8.7Score346Shelves
10. 360 入 After Entering the Palace, She Becomes His Majesty’s One True Love 入宫后她是陛下的白月光 Yu Jiuzhao御九昭Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Pure Palace Intrigue] [No Saintly Heroine] [The Heroine Schemes Against the Entire Harem] [Political Machinations] [Clear-Headed Careerist] Originally titled "The Empress's Daily Life of Palace Intrigue," retitled "A Consort's Guide to Palace Intrigue" * Shen Yiwan, the illegitimate daughter of the Shen family, became pregnant after entering the palace and was made Virtuous Consort. Somehow, she let her good sense fly out the window and made the decision she would regret most in her life. She s 754Reads8.6Score100Shelves

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    A noblewoman from a prestigious family, this story is purely about palace intrigue, a quest for power. The female lead is stoic but possesses a human touch. She ultimately becomes Empress Dowager, summons male favorites, and remains emotionally dominant throughout.

11. 361 丧 After My Husband Died, I Raised the Marquisate's Little Spirit Beast into a Big Shot 丧夫后，我把侯府小神兽养成大佬 Ling Who Loves Big Shrimp爱吃大虾的凌Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted [Household Intrigue + Raising Children + Lighthearted + Feel-Good + Everyone’s Favorite] Su Qinghe transmigrated into a book, becoming the Marchioness of a noble household who had just lost her husband. In the book, her eldest son is an idle wastrel obsessed with women, while her second son is a compulsive gambler who eventually has his limbs chopped off. Her third son falls in with the wrong crowd and is framed and thrown into prison. Her fourth son is devious and cruel, and harms his own broth 11Reads8.0Score—Shelves
12. 362 白 The Emperor's White Moonlight Goes on a Killing Spree in the Palace 白月光进宫后杀疯了 Winter Soup冬季汤Ancient Romance205k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + bewitching, scheming beauty heroine + male lead gradually falls for her + revenge] In her previous life, Xie Shuning was the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue, yet her cousin’s family manipulated and brainwashed her into marrying far from the capital. After the wedding, her husband’s family abused and humiliated her, while her cousin became a favored consort of the emperor, living in splendor. She even joined forces with Prince Yu to frame the Xie family, sending 2.6kReads8.8Score311Shelves

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    I really don't feel stifled at all.

13. 363 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Cunning, and Her Way with Husbands 嫡女善谋，御夫有道 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Calculating Earl’s Legitimate Daughter vs. Cold and Ruthless Heir to the Duke] [Power Couple, Sweet Romance] Shen Yunshu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Earl of Xiting, is the only legitimate heir of her generation. But her father, Lord Shen, favors a beautiful young concubine who has both a son and a daughter, while her domineering grandmother can’t stand her either. Always calm and unruffled, Shen Yunshu only wants to live a quiet life with her mother. Yet people keep trying to disrupt 9.5kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    🎊A resourceful and intelligent eldest daughter of a count's family and a cold and ruthless heir of a duke's family—both protagonists are strong!🥳

14. 364 相 The Prime Minister's Real Daughter Is Cold and Ruthless, and Every Enemy Must Die 相府真千金冷血无情，仇人都得死 Lone Wolf Jing'er孤狼静儿Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Satisfying Revenge + Vengeance + True and Fake Heiresses + Palace and Household Intrigue + Face-Slapping] After Jiang Yue died, it turned out her allotted lifespan wasn’t over. The Heibai Wuchang had made a mistake when they seized her, but since the dead couldn’t return to life, she accepted the old King of Hell’s compensation: complete missions to earn merit, and after a thousand years, she would get the chance to be reborn as the Heavenly Emperor’s daughter. So she kept doing missions, one a 1.2kReads7.2Score104Shelves

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    This book is about a female protagonist who transmigrates and spends her days fighting and punishing scumbags. It's really good, and if you like fast-paced, satisfying stories, don't miss it! It's a pure, satisfying read; the female protagonist is ruthless and merciless. She shows no mercy. In short, all the supporting characters die tragically. Don't look at the initial ratings; they're low, but they'll rise later.

15. 365 葵 The Sunflower Princess’s Book of Delights 葵花郡主欢乐宝典 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Kuihua has a name as common as they come for a noble young lady, but her parents are both highborn and utterly unreliable. They raised her into a “green melon,” someone who speaks without thinking and invites gossip, and whose hopeless conduct makes marriage difficult. Yet, by a twist of fate, she wins herself a young husband, and so begins her delightful life of stirring up the capital and teasing young dandies before marriage, then making mischief with her in-laws and battling her mother- 1.9kReads9.5Score297Shelves

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    This book is incredibly engaging and vividly descriptive; I love it so much! I'm sharing it with everyone; it has a wonderfully ancient Chinese romance feel.

16. 366 嫡 Married into the Eastern Palace 嫡嫁东宫 Mei Yi Si瑂忆覗Ancient Romance510k WordsCompleted Ever since she was little, Zhou Zhou knew she was different from her sisters. That difference meant she was lucky enough to be taught by her grandfather and cherished by her grandmother. At eight, the emperor personally selected her to be the princess’s companion. She entered the palace, grew up alongside the princess, and became the childhood sweetheart of the Fifth Prince. Before the Peach Blossom Banquet held when she was fifteen, everyone said she was destined to become the Fifth Prince’s co 5.3kReads8.9Score445Shelves
17. 367 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Become the Beloved of the Beautiful, Strong, Tragic Male Lead 穿书后我成了美强惨男主心尖宠 Your Wife你的夫人Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a book + dark-hearted male lead + cannon-fodder female lead + both leads are each other's first and only + sweet romance] [Beautiful, tragic male lead + beloved, irresistible female lead] [Complete] Jiang Shi's mother dies in childbirth, and his father falls in battle. His uncles covet the title and fortune of the marquis's household. They act as though they care for him deeply, but hide daggers behind their smiles. Before he is even out of swaddling clothes, he's poisoned ev 7.4kReads8.5Score859Shelves

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    Both are pure, going in both directions, a childhood betrothal.

18. 368 谁 What Kind of Concubine Bears Four Sons and a Daughter, Then Becomes a Noble Consort? 谁家通房生四儿一女，还当贵妃啊 Autumn Is Long秋很长Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + One-on-one romance + Many children + Sweet romance + Inner- and imperial-palace intrigue] In the fortieth year of the Xihe era, Lüqing became a concubine-in-waiting to Prince Jin. She knew full well that she had to earn Prince Jin's favor and give birth to a child as soon as possible if she wanted to secure her place in the prince's household. For eight years, she contended with the other women in the inner court, using every means at her disposal to 26.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves
19. 369 你 You Insisted on Swapping Brides, So Go Cry in Rags While Eating Cornmeal 你非要换亲，穿鹑衣吃麻食哭去吧 Nanmen Yi南门毅Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Yu sisters were both reborn. In her previous life, the unloved eldest daughter, Yuan Buwei, married Jiang Weiming, the son of the Vice Minister of Revenue. The second daughter, Yuan Jinse, married Lu Sui, the son of the Marquis of Wanning. Everyone thought the younger sister would have a better life than her older sister. But on her wedding day, Lu Sui was ambushed by the enemy. He was carried back to the marquis’s residence, where he awoke disabled. Realizing her dream of wealth was shatter 242Reads7.4Score100Shelves

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    The story revolves around sisters swapping marriages. The female lead focuses on her career, and she and the male lead fall in love after an arranged marriage. Her in-laws are devoted to her, and the family works hard to live a good life while taking revenge on the villains!

20. 370 恶 The Villainess Becomes the Legitimate Daughter: I'm Just Pretending, Don't Get Too Attached 恶女成嫡：我装的，你们别太爱了 Peach Blossoms Reflected in Wine桃花映酒Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted (Print edition goes on sale at 7 p.m. on September 19 / Several short animated adaptations are now streaming) [Wicked Villainess Transmigrates into a Book + Total Control + “Training Dogs” Romance + Male Rivals in a Shura Field + Exes Begging for Her Back + Face-Slapping and Scumbag Punishment] [The heroine is a true villainess: a stunning, calculating temptress who never hesitates to manipulate others] Jiang Chuji, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was an ill-fated girl sent to a t 59.7kReads9.4Score8kShelves
21. 371 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 26.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves
22. 372 燕 The Number One Female Playboy of Yanjing 燕京第一女纨绔 A Little Yuanyuan一枚元元Ancient Romance415k WordsCompleted One moment, Jiang Qiuyue was watching TV at home. The next, she had transmigrated into the eldest daughter of the Zhen Guo Grand General's household, a girl whose parents were nowhere to be found. The original owner had been murdered and left in a mass grave. Jiang Qiuyue inherited most of her memories, but had no idea which bastard had killed her. Transmigrating straight into a mass grave... Tell me that isn't terrifying. Of course it is. Then she met Shen Qingci, a corpse-burier who might be g 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This was originally a noblewoman from a high-ranking family, the eldest daughter of a general's mansion, a princess.

23. 373 两 Two Lives of Joy: The Duke's Legitimate Daughter Is Truly Unrestrained 两世欢：公府嫡女她是真的狂 Dancing Sunflower跳舞的向日葵Ancient Romance667k WordsCompleted (Rebirth power fantasy + married across two lifetimes + palace and household intrigue + political machinations) Ye Liujin once thought she was the happiest young lady in Shengjing. Her aunt was just one step away from becoming empress. Her elder brother was the illustrious Duke of Shanguo, commanding an army of two hundred thousand, while her elder sister was a brave and battle-hardened warrior admired by all, both in court and beyond. She herself had been betrothed in infancy to the Third Princ 18kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves

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    The older sister character really deserves a book of her own.

24. 374 重 After I Was Reborn, My Shameless Ex-Husband Seduced Me with His Good Looks 重生后，前夫不要脸用男色勾引我 Yu Sanshui渝三水Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Previously titled: The Husband I Was Forced to Marry Never Warmed to Me, So I Don’t Want Him After Being Reborn [Rebirth + household and palace intrigue + both leads are each other’s first and only + married in both lives + eight-year age gap] **Set in an imaginary world. Don’t nitpick the history! This is not a wish-fulfillment story!!** In her previous life, Gu Jinchu fell in love at first sight with the gentle and refined Jiang Nansheng. The more she saw him, the more she adored him, treating 5.1kReads8.7Score514Shelves

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    This is a lighthearted, action-packed story about family feuds and revenge against villains. Those who enjoy this genre should check it out.

25. 375 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 8.7kReads8.9Score901Shelves

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    [Reborn Female vs. Transmigrated Female ✘ Sisters Swapped for a Bride ✘ Sweet and Pampering with Scumbags ✘ Revengeful and Satisfying Novel] [Learned][Learned] In her previous life, the female protagonist only learned on her deathbed that her illegitimate sister, with whom she had an affair with her husband, was not her deceased mother's biological daughter. Her aunt had secretly switched her illegitimate daughter with her deceased mother's legitimate son, leaving her with unresolved grievances. Heaven truly opened its eyes, allowing her to return to the eve of her wedding. In this life, no one can harm her or her family. She will expose her illegitimate sister's identity, expose her true form, and bind her and the scumbag man together forever, fulfilling and locking their bond.

26. 376 药 The Delicate, Scheming Medicine-Jar Consort Has the Sickly Tyrant Begging for Mercy 药罐贵妃娇又作，病娇暴君乖乖认怂！ Tang Jiujiu糖酒酒Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Transmigrated into the role of a cannon-fodder concubine, Xiao Xiruo is destined to die of rage and leave her entire family dead? And she’s sickly, coughing up blood every day? Xiao Xiruo: Keep it together. Don’t panic! With powerful backing, I’ll take the court by storm and rule the imperial harem! Feng Wuyan, the puppet emperor of Great Yan, is a deranged villain who slaughtered everyone in the book until only its title remained. He does the cruelest deeds and strikes with the deadliest hand. 3.8kReads9.2Score409Shelves

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    The female protagonist comes from a family with two marquises, both of whom wield military power. Even if she enters the palace, she would be an untouchable imperial concubine. Moreover, her father and brother tell her that the young emperor is handsome and that once the situation stabilizes, she can snatch him home as a live-in emperor. The female protagonist herself is the kind of person who, although sickly, can still dominate the court.

27. 377 高 Raising a Noble Lady of the Great Houses 高门贵女养成记 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted In a nutshell, this is the growth diary of Fang family’s noble daughter. Her father favors his concubine over his wife, and her aunt and illegitimate younger sister run wild. Fortunately, her clever and resourceful mother teaches Fang Yanxi well, and despite her surroundings, Fang Yanxi grows into a fine young lady of a prominent family. [This is a fictional setting for a trial project, so please don’t take it too seriously. A novice’s work, written for my own practice.] 416Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Completed historical romance novel; the female lead is the legitimate daughter, and she outwits her concubines and illegitimate daughters.

28. 378 你 You and I, Heart to Heart 你侬我侬 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted A hazy dream left Qiaoqiao unable to see things clearly, but one thing was certain: Mo Henghuan was a massive scumbag! So why wait? She should dump him! But why did trouble follow right on his heels, and why was it so hard to deal with? Well, having an ally was important, and the heir of the Bai family seemed like a good choice. But I’m only joining forces with you, not marrying you. How about we renegotiate the terms? The Bai heir: “Qiaoqiao, whether we’re cooperating or plotting together, you 1.9kReads9.5Score243Shelves

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    A sophisticated and shrewd female lead

29. 379 下 The Cast-Off Princess Consort Is Exiled While Pregnant, and the Prince Panics 下堂王妃揣孕肚流放，王爷急疯了 Mr. Zixu Wuyou子虚乌有君Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Exile and famine + natural and man-made disasters + stocking up with a pocket space + satisfying infrastructure building + prince regent chases his wife to win her back] (Main story complete) In her previous life, Zhou Yunshu’s birth family was framed for treason by a foolish emperor and treacherous ministers. All the men in the family were executed, while the women and children were exiled to the southern wilderness and died along the way. Though Zhou Yunshu was spared exile as the Prince of W 19kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves

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    This is a historical romance novel whose title somewhat detracts from its overall appeal. I started reading it with a "let's see what happens" attitude, but I couldn't put it down once I started. The female lead is reborn, and the male lead, due to his reserved nature, expresses himself through actions. He chooses her from the start and makes his feelings clear to her family. However, differences in their personalities and upbringing led to misunderstandings between them in their previous life, which also made him incredibly supportive of her and their daughter. In their second life, they gradually reconcile through further interaction. What I really appreciated was the male lead's respect and support for the female lead, which is very rare in ancient times. It's a bit funny that the female lead is unaware that the male lead secretly taught their daughter many things, haha! In the end, their daughter becomes an empress! Overall, the plot is fresh and engaging, and the writing is excellent!

30. 380 认 After Reclaiming Her Roots, the Legitimate Eldest Daughter Becomes the Capital’s Darling 认祖归宗后，嫡长女被全京城团宠 Green Ink Song青墨歌Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + family intrigue + grinding scumbags to dust + everyone’s favorite] In her previous life, she gave him everything and helped him ascend the throne. In return, he demoted her from wife to concubine and made her half-sister empress. He also framed her parents for treason and had them tortured to death. Her three outstanding brothers went missing, and he and her half-sister were behind that, too. Even the child in her womb wasn’t his. Her half-sister sent her off with a bowl of poison. As 1.9kReads8.6Score287Shelves

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    There were no cliché plot points like the family disliking or ignoring the female lead after she was reunited with her family; she was completely adored by everyone after being found.

31. 381 相 My Dear Husband, I Just Want to Be a Lazy Fish 相公，妾身只想做咸鱼 Ji Saburo姬三郎Ancient Romance488k WordsCompleted A betrothal agreement made years ago bound together the dignified, talented eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Rong’s household and the good-for-nothing, dissolute youngest legitimate son of the Marquis of Yongning’s household. Little did anyone know that Tang Bingxuan, the duke’s eldest daughter, loves nothing more than sleeping! And Jiang Shunian, the marquis’s youngest son, loves nothing more than playing the fool while hiding his true abilities! Scene One: Jiang Shunian: “Wife, winte 835Reads8.8Score100Shelves

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    This is super fitting

32. 382 凶 The Ferocious Young Taoist Nun Tears Through the Capital, While Disabled Princes Come Bearing Blades 凶狠小道姑手撕全京城残王来递刀 Sugar Warmth糖暖Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue, household intrigue, medicine, feel-good revenge, and a strong female lead] Two lotus blossoms grow from one stem, one yin and one yang, never meeting. Tang Zhaozhao grew up in a Taoist temple on Mount Yunwu. When she was sixteen, she received a letter from home: her twin sister, whom she had never met, was dead. Without hesitation, Tang Zhaozhao came down from the mountain. She not only opened the coffin to examine the body, but also turned the whole capital upside down. “My fa 22.4kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    The first book features a super cool female lead who's quick to argue and fight back! It's a very enjoyable read! The second book features a female lead who's intelligent and cunning, handling even minor palace intrigues with ease.

33. 383 绝 The Peerless Little Princess Consort 绝世小俏妃 Dog Thirteen狗十三Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted [A funny, charming princess consort + a scheming prince who fiercely protects his own + a manipulative woman + a wickedly seductive and mysterious Holy Lord, and more...] [Sweet romance + comedy + from scum to love + perfect ending] What does it feel like to fall in love with your enemy? The day he led his troops to invade her country, the sun shone brightly. The seventh prince of Beijiang, Mu Beiming, cut an imposing figure in his black armor. Even with a fearsome mask hiding his face, his shar 5.6kReads9.5Score668Shelves
34. 384 清 A Qing Dynasty Transmigration: The Empress Is a Northeastern Girl 清穿之娘娘她是东北滴 Zhao Qingyue赵清樾Ancient Romance688k WordsCompleted [Alternate Qing Dynasty setting + noble birth + lots of children + exclusively doted on from start to finish + spoiled Northeastern girl + takes on the whole world] After transmigrating, she never expected to find herself a member of the Fucha clan. Gold and silver? Jewels? The more the better, and her family has plenty! Rank and favor? The more the better, and Yinzhen gives her everything! As for the children... What do you do when there are too many kids to keep track of? With such a noble 5.4kReads9.0Score398Shelves

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    These are all

35. 385 地 The Big Shot from the Underworld Is Hilariously Wacky 地府来的大佬她巨沙雕 The Eye in the Heart心中目Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Jun Qi was a troublemaking spirit who couldn’t enter the cycle of reincarnation. One day, the Hell King, who had finally had enough of her, kicked her out to complete missions helping pitiful little victims get revenge. Jun Qi said this was right up her alley. Worried she’d go too far, the Hell King even sent a “pen” to supervise her. But she kept going off track, turning the main missions into side quests and, along the way, attracting a huge admirer she couldn’t shake off. The “pen” was utterl 24.9kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    Ah, everyone in the story can feel stifled, except for the female lead. She's the real heiress who was switched at birth. Her family's disapproval doesn't matter; she directly wreaks havoc on the Marquis's mansion. The female lead has incredible power; even the emperor can't do anything about her.

36. 386 王EN My Prince, Be Gentle: Your Princess Is Delicate and Soft 王爷轻宠，王妃她身娇体软 Blue Iced Coffee蓝色冰咖啡Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage first, love later + devoted couple + happy ending + sweet romance] Yan Wanning, the eldest daughter of the Duke's household, had lost both her parents. Beautiful and gentle by nature, she had spent her childhood treading carefully in the household. Later, the emperor arranged her marriage to Prince Anbei, who lived far away on the northern frontier, and made her his principal consort. According to the rumors, Prince Anbei was a battle-hardened giant with the build 6.8kReads9.0Score571Shelves

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    Yan Wan Ning, the eldest daughter of the Duke's mansion who lost both parents, and Si Yun Qi, the Prince of Anbei, who had made great military achievements, are both virgins.

37. 387 公 The Princess and Her Court Investigator 公主和她的少卿 Southeast Scenery东南形胜Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + one man and one woman, devoted only to each other + sweet romance + no transmigration or rebirth + outspoken characters + devoted to the heroine + mutual affection] [Beautiful, bold princess VS scheming, tea-flavored male lead. Daily life + palace and court intrigue. Lighthearted writing.] [The heroine gets revenge on the spot. The male lead plans several steps ahead and is a model of gentlemanly virtue.] As the only legitimate princess, Liancheng was born to privilege 2.8kReads9.1Score383Shelves

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    These books all feature female protagonists from high-ranking families, and I've read and enjoyed them all. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] The first book has a low rating because there aren't many reviews; it would be much higher with more reviews, perhaps even a 9.3.

38. 388 贵 Is the Noble Consort the Most Favored in the Harem Today? 贵妃今天宠冠后宫了嘛 Yu Liang鱼梁Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted [The Noble Consort is the reborn empress. Liang Jiayi = Zhou Jinghe. A clever, brave, strong-willed little troublemaker × a diligent, virtuous, wise, and benevolent ruler] Rumor had it that the newly arrived Noble Consort was the empress’s double. The Noble Consort had never put up with such an insult in her life, so she turned around and raised hell in the entire harem. The concubines competed for the emperor’s favor? She drove them out of the palace. The Empress Dowager made things difficult f 432Reads9.2Score102Shelves
39. 389 朵 The Legend of Duoyi 朵依传 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted A girl who grew up in hardship is fortunate enough to be acknowledged by the Khan and become the flower of the grasslands. To protect her people, she is sent away as a princess to marry a Khitan king in his fifties, exiled to the desolate frontier. There, she struggles through hardship alongside A Yan, whose fate has been just as cruel. Together, they fight their way out of darkness and toward the dawn. Family, lovers, tribe, homeland: when looking back on the years gone by, which of these is th 277Reads9.4Score106Shelves

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    A very good book with a good conscience

40. 390 娘 The Empress Is Otherworldly and Alluring: The Emperor's Exclusive Favorite 娘娘又仙又撩：陛下椒房独宠 Clouds Rise to the Ninth Heaven云出九霄Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted [Not a first-love-only pairing; the heroine is no saint; the emperor favors her exclusively in the middle and later stages; fluffy, brainless sweet romance; silly and lighthearted, read with caution] Everyone says that a highborn legitimate daughter who enters the palace is doomed to a bad end, but Pei Jinyan refuses to believe it. Besides, she was once the emperor’s favorite consort in her previous life. She simply ruined a winning hand through her own arrogance and capriciousness. She gave bir 7.6kReads9.2Score871Shelves
41. 391 韶 My Youthful Years Are for You 韶华为君嫁 Cheng Yu乘玉Ancient Romance386k WordsCompleted Princess Yongning Qi Zhuo was born into privilege and was Emperor Jianning's most beloved daughter. In her eyes, a consort's only purpose was to give her a child. She had originally planned to choose a powerless top-ranked scholar, but in the end, she chose the heir to the Duke of Weiguo, who came from a powerful clan. Qi Zhuo thought they would be like any ordinary aristocratic couple, treating each other with polite respect. She never expected him to use every means at his disposal to grow cl 3kReads8.5Score235Shelves
42. 392 倾 Dancing in Splendor: I Was Born to Be Queen 倾舞风华之我本为凰 A Handful of Catnip一捧猫薄荷Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Born into this life + no saintly heroine + strong female lead + no angst + power struggles] Luo Qingwu was a standout soldier in her previous life. After an accident, she transmigrated into the body of the third young lady of the General’s Residence of Zhennan in the Kingdom of Nanqi. Since the day she was born, she had gotten whatever she wanted, and her family treasured her like their own lives. Given a second chance, she had hoped to follow her heart, live like a lazy freeloader, and enjoy a 82Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    Reborn as the legitimate daughter of a military family, the only girl in the household, she possesses her own power and influence. The story is devoid of abuse; she navigates each step with meticulous planning, stirring up a storm. Watch as she protects her family from peril and saves the people from suffering. [I am a phoenix, how can I submit to anyone? I refuse, I will not!]

43. 393 沈 Chancellor Shen, Your Wife Took the Kids Out to Find Their Dad Again! 沈相，你媳妇又带崽出去找爹了！ Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Adorable child + foresight + doted on by everyone + silly antics + laugh-out-loud comedy] “Mother, why don’t you recognize me?” Ji Wanwan has only just transmigrated when she suddenly finds herself with a five-year-old son, and he’s her own flesh and blood! Her adorable, daddy-like son is clever and well-behaved, and can even see the future. Every now and then, he blurts out things like: “Mother, that auntie who’s so close to you is a bad person!” “Second Uncle, if you take this road this year, 15kReads9.3Score2kShelves
44. 394 贵 The Noble Consort’s Blessed Pregnancy: She Takes the Harem by Storm! 贵妃福孕，在后宫杀疯了！ White Peppercorn白藤椒Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted [Completed! Bonus chapters may appear from time to time] In her previous life, Lin Jinyu was a lone wolf in the imperial harem. After taking fierce revenge for the two pitiful children, Consort Cheng, satisfied after seeing her daughter married, closed her eyes for the last time. When she opened them again, she was back in her maiden home. The price, it seemed, was having children: the more, the better. For the sake of the children she had lost in her previous life, Lin Jinyu embarked on a journ 1.5kReads8.9Score142Shelves
45. 395 重 Life After Being Reborn: Learning to Yield to the Wolfish Chief Secretary 重生后对狼性首辅的认怂日常 The Salted Fish Bounces Back咸鱼翻生Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted A single imperial decree and an alleged crime of causing chaos in the palace led to the eldest sister's suicide and the execution of the entire Mu family. Only Mu Nanzhao survived, eking out a miserable existence at Nanhu Temple under the protection of her sister's trusted aide. One day, Shen Che, the Grand Secretary, came to the temple to fulfill a vow. That was when she learned he was the one who had destroyed the Mu family. She had heard that back when the Grand Secretary was poor, a childhoo 289Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    She was the legitimate daughter of a marquis, her elder sister was the empress, she was a princess, and her husband was the chief minister.

46. 396 伯 The Delicate Lady of the Earl's Manor 伯府里的娇娘子 Ai Tiancheng艾甜橙Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; a sweet romance, very, very sweet.] The capital was in turmoil. When a new emperor ascended the throne, the Fu family’s status soared thanks to their role in helping him claim the throne. As a result, Su Yunjiao, already an orphan, was cast aside by the Fu family, who broke off their engagement with her. Fu Duan chose a daughter of the prestigious Xu family as his new bride, and even wanted to take Su Yunjiao as a favored concubine. Furious, Su Yunjiao sought out Qi 825Reads8.2Score100Shelves
47. 397 醋 The Jealous Empress's Bitter Tears 醋精皇后的心酸泪 Southeast Scenery东南形胜Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted No transmigration, no rebirth, no System. The heroine is beautiful and knows how to flirt, while the hero never goes mad or sees red! This novel is extremely devoted to its heroine. [One-on-one romance, sweet, angsty, and satisfying; a jealous queen and a beleaguered emperor] Ji Yun was spotted in the mountains by the Prince of Yan. He mistook her for a dignified, magnanimous woman and asked for her hand in marriage. Before long, the Prince of Yan became emperor and married her as his empress. F 1.2kReads8.6Score100Shelves
48. 398 名 Famed Throughout the Capital 名满京华 Mu Mu Mu Zhi木木木枳Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge + Taking Down the Trash] Chu Muqing, the eldest daughter of the Yongning Marquis Household, was raised from childhood by her second uncle’s family in Hezhou. After returning to the capital, she believed her stepmother was kind, her younger half-sister was good-hearted, and all her relatives in the marquis household loved her. Who would have thought that one day she’d wake up and realize the loving mother and daughter, the harmonious family, were all an illusion? Meanwhile, tho 5.5kReads8.9Score609Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. The writing is superb, and the articles are of a very high standard. It's a truly excellent read; you'll love it! I really recommend it.

49. 399 一 The First-Rank Legitimate Daughter 一品嫡女 Bai Su白苏Ancient Romance3.7M WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the prime minister. To help her husband claim the throne, she sacrifices her beauty and endures humiliation. But the scoundrel has long been secretly involved with her scheming half-sister. He uses an excuse to banish her to the Cold Palace, then joins forces with the half-sister to force her to undergo a Caesarean section. He drives her only younger brother to become a beggar, murders her entire family, and has her turned into a human swine. Imprisoned in a stable, 4.3kReads8.7Score823Shelves

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    Look at these! The female lead is a noblewoman from a wealthy and powerful family, the legitimate daughter of a prominent household. She also has the wisdom and cunning to fight for power. The legitimate daughters of wealthy families are ultimately different from those of ordinary families. These are so interesting! 🤩🤩🤩

50. 400 惊 What? The Emperor Is a Hopeless Romantic! 惊！皇上竟是痴情种 o Two Lines of Tearso两行清泪Ancient Romance145k WordsOngoing [Sweet Romance, Devoted Couple, Heroine Plays the Fool to Outsmart Her Opponents, Obsessive Hero, Long-Planned Scheme] After entering the palace as a consort, Shen Yiren played the fool to outsmart her opponents. She had thought she would have to work tirelessly to claim the position she wanted, never realizing she had already fallen into someone else’s trap. A Little Scene: “Baby, do you like the secret room I had specially made for you?” Shen Yiren looked at the walls, dimly lit and covered wi 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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