Any Stories About a Refined High-Ranking Official Who Remarries, Then Falls Hard for His New Wife? 有没有那种儒雅大官娶继室然后老房子着火的文啊

1. 1 继 The Second Wife Is Bone-Deep Allure, and Lord Shen's Body Tells the Truth 继室娇媚入骨，沈大人身体很诚实 Swallowed Winter's Ice Shards咽了冬日冰渣Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Both devoted to each other + transmigration + the husband chases his wife after losing her + household intrigue + angst and sweetness After learning that her sweetheart was engaged to someone else, the original owner was so devastated that she jumped into a river to end her life. Just then, Jiang Sujin from the twenty-first century transmigrated into her body, and was rescued by Shen Yanfeng, the commander of the Imperial Guards. In front of everyone's eyes, the man held her, embraced her, and c 12.2kReads8.7Score987Shelves

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   Especially in the first book, the female lead was forced to marry the male lead. The male lead kept saying he couldn't forget his ex-wife, but after the female lead escaped in a fire, the male lead went crazy.

2. 2 貌 After His Beautiful Second Wife Gives Up, the Ascetic Powerful Official Panics 貌美继室摆烂后，禁欲权臣他慌了 Shi Yang时鸯Ancient Romance579k WordsCompleted [Unconventional Rebirth + Everyday Household Scheming + Winning His Wife Back After Marriage + Raising a Child] At fifteen, Nan Zhiyuan married her brother-in-law as his second wife. For years, she was docile and gentle, serving her husband and stepson and giving birth to a daughter. Her husband, the cool and noble Xie Qingjue, treated her with distant indifference, but kept no concubines. She believed that deep down, he cared for her. But one day, Nan Zhiyuan woke to discover that the world was 5kReads7.8Score433Shelves
3. 3 穿 I Became the Second Empress, and Suddenly the Empress Is Cold and Heartless Toward Me 穿成继后，皇后突然对朕薄情寡义 Star River Moon星江月Ancient Romance922k WordsCompleted She transmigrates into the emperor's second wife. Isn't that the empress? The highest starting point a woman could hope for in ancient times. Sounds great, perfect for lying flat, since she's already at the top. The emperor says she should be magnanimous. Sure, I'll let you take two beauties as concubines at once. No singles, absolutely. The empress dowager says the imperial family needs more heirs. So we'll encourage childbirth in the harem and introduce incentives: anyone who has a child gets 4.7kReads8.6Score412Shelves
4. 4 公 The Duke's Household's Second Wife 公府继妻 Bi Xin笔鑫Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + space + marriage first, love later] Who is the most outstanding man in the Great Qing Dynasty? Obviously Lu Rui, heir to the Duke’s mansion. They say the heir’s wife has died of illness, and he’s about to bring her younger sister into the mansion as his second wife. The Marquis of Zhongyong’s family is just a fallen noble house. To marry into the Duke’s mansion is a stroke of incredible luck. But what’s the name of the woman marrying the heir? Xie Wenwan? Isn’t she supposed to 7.7kReads8.8Score845Shelves
5. 5 又 The Mountains and Seas, Once More 又见山海 Lu Xiaojiu卢小久Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted [Government employee male lead, widowed and straightforward; gentle, soft-spoken divorced female lead] The leads have an age gap, and this is a sweet romance. The male lead first takes an interest in the beautiful female lead. After learning she's divorced, he uses his position to create opportunities to meet her and gradually get closer. Their lives slowly become intertwined, and of course, that eventually leads to an adult relationship. Along the way, they face everyday troubles and confront t 14.3kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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   ✨A tailor-made story: Director Zhao lost his wife a few years ago and never considered remarrying. Then he met Teacher Lin. Knowing she was married, he secretly followed her. When they met again, she was divorced (her marriage had broken down due to a scumbag). He went straight for the chase, wanting only to marry Teacher Lin. He was all about kissing her [flying kiss] and didn't say a word, his offensive was fierce, and he won her over in one fell swoop [admiration].

6. 6 渣 My Scumbag Fiancé Ran Away from Our Wedding, So I Married Someone Else on the Spot 渣男逃婚，我当场改嫁了 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted On her wedding day, Meng Jinyao’s intended groom, Gu Xiuming, eloped with another woman, turning her into a laughingstock. She hardened her heart and changed grooms on the spot, marrying Gu Xiuming’s adoptive father, Gu Jingxi. After the wedding, Gu Xiuming sneered at her. “Meng Jinyao, have you no shame? You couldn’t become my bride, so now you want to become my mother?” Meng Jinyao looked at the man standing in the doorway and complained, “Husband, your son is being disrespectful and insulting 4.2kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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   🍅The scumbag prince runs away from his arranged marriage, and the female lead lifts her veil, declaring she'll marry the father if she won't marry the son. Thus, the refined and cultured Marquis, now the Minister of Justice, gains a new wife, while the scumbag prince returns, completely bewildered, now with a new mother… [laughing and crying emoji]

7. 7 不 I’m Done Pretending: After Winning the Factory Director’s Favor, I’m Completely Sold 不装了，抱上厂长大腿后我真香了 December Yo十二月呦Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When Jiang Yang opened her eyes, she was not only married, she also had a sixteen-year-old son. Her husband was the thirty-five-year-old director of a steel mill, and her stepson was a high school sophomore. A month ago, Ruan Wenli, who had been single for years, quietly announced his marriage. His lovely wife was a boiler-room worker more than ten years his junior, and the news shocked the entire third-tier city. Jiang Yang returned home and saw a tall, slender figure who had suddenly appeared 6.9kReads8.7Score561Shelves

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   Hehe [laughing] The first one is an ancient romance novel. On his wedding day, the scumbag eloped with a girl. The bride lifted her veil and remarried the scumbag's father [thumbs up]. The new male lead is refined and upright. He originally planned to raise his wife as his daughter, but later realized... Of course, raising a wife is more fragrant! [Making a face] The second one is a period novel. The female lead transmigrates into a novel. She thought she had the script and was careful, but she never expected that the original owner was fake! Getting married! [Eating melon] She thought she had the refined and easy-going factory director male lead in her grasp, but it turned out that the big boss turned the "fake marriage" into "real sweet love" [laughing]. The portrayal of some officialdom details in the middle is very good. The unraveling of the mystery is an unexpected and imaginative idea! The third one is a rebirth novel in the 1980s. The female lead kicks away her eccentric family members who have no feelings for her with her mother [cool]. She sets up a stall, delivers goods, opens a shop, and starts a company. Her career is thriving. The male lead, a rogue, instantly transforms into a heroic soldier. His values ​​are very upright! Of course, [note] the most shippable side couple is the second marriage story of the mother and the refined mayor! [Admiration]

8. 8 重 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 45kReads9.5Score5kShelves
9. 9 读 Mind Reading: Help! Your Father-in-Law Is Impossible to Woo, Crown Princess 读心术：救命！太子妃你爹太难撩 A Tumbler That Won't Fall一颗不倒翁Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + System + Transmigrate into a Book + Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple] Jiang Fu transmigrated. The bad news: she became a cannon-fodder supporting female character. The good news: the female lead's father saved her. The bad news: the original cannon-fodder asked Jiang Fu to give her a different life. No more being cannon fodder: she wanted a lifetime of happiness and to marry well. The good news: Jiang Fu was rescued from the water by the female lead's father, making hi 27.7kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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   A refined official marries a woman; an old house catches fire—someone is stirring things up! Jiang Fu marries the heroine's father, a thirty-year-old man! She constantly spouts wild thoughts in her mind, unaware that the old man can hear her inner turmoil! [Is the Duke weakened again? Should I make him some nourishing soup? He's thirteen years older than me, and people in ancient times died young. I'll be around twenty-five by then, won't he be dead?] [Then I can inherit his fortune, and then I'll find two younger women,] Jiang Fu thinks, a lewd smile creeping across her lips. [Evil grin] She doesn't sleep well for the next few nights! She calls her maid, "Nourishing! Go get me some tonics! I need to replenish myself!" [Crying]

10. 10 贵 The Noblewoman's Three Marriages 贵女三嫁 Shu Ye树烨Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted An Chuoying, a noblewoman raised by foster parents, weathered three broken engagements before finally marrying Su Xuanqiu. She managed the household and ultimately found fulfillment for the rest of her life. 733Reads7.9Score116Shelves

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    Both are classical Chinese texts and very enjoyable. The first one features a strong male lead; the female lead is a wealthy orphan living with her grandfather's brother. The male lead falls for her and makes her wait to marry him, promising to solve any difficulties she faces. He later becomes the Grand Secretary. Even after the ending, I wanted more. The second one is currently being serialized, updated twice a day, morning and afternoon. The female lead has an older sister, and the male lead is the Grand Secretary from the beginning; the female lead is always his second wife. Both male leads dote on the female lead.

11. 11 老 An Older Husband and His Young Wife: The Chief Minister's Cherished Darling 老夫少妻，首辅大人的掌心宠 Ding Jiang丁江Ancient Romance914k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + heroine refuses to be pushed around + family life + ensemble cast + age gap] In everyone's eyes, she was a worthless pawn. But in his destiny, she was his one and only "unexpected blessing." Shen Zhao lost both her parents, had her marriage prospects ruined, and was forcibly separated from her childhood sweetheart by her mother-in-law. Everyone was waiting to laugh at her, but all they saw was the powerful Chief Minister protecting her like a precious jewel in the palm of his ha 26kReads8.5Score2.9kShelves
12. 12 首 The Chief Minister's Cherished Noble Wife 首辅娇宠天家贵妻 A Little Spicy Round Dumpling一只辣圆崽Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] + [Age Gap] + [Mutual Firsts] To ensure peace in the court and security for the Jiang family, Princess Zhaohua was forced to marry Shen Huaixiu, Minister of Revenue and Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. She was radiant and alluring, but had an ulterior motive. He was gentle and refined, yet kept secrets of his own. After their wedding, they should have stayed out of each other’s way, but one of them lost his heart, and the other fell in love. “Your Highness, may I ask where this ja 550Reads7.3Score101Shelves

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    A refined and cultured Grand Secretary and a radiant princess. To ensure the stability of the court and the peace of the Jiang family, Princess Zhaohua was forced to marry Shen Huaixiu, the Minister of Revenue and a Grand Secretary. One was strikingly beautiful, yet harbored ulterior motives. The other was gentle and refined, yet concealed a secret. After their marriage, they should have kept to themselves, but one fell in love, and the other developed feelings for him.

13. 13 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    Every single one is a classic.

14. 14 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 92kReads9.6Score12.3kShelves
15. 15 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
16. 16 继 The Reborn Second Wife’s Handbook 继室重生手册 Flowing Light流光Ancient Romance847k WordsCompleted When do the symptoms arise? At that moment when the lanterns are dim and the moon is half-bright. In her previous life, Chen Yining failed to see Xu Zeyu’s love for her. She was used by others, and in the end, she caused Xu Zeyu’s death and died miserable herself. Reborn in this life, Chen Yining will never again betray the person who loves her most in the world. 1.4kReads8.7Score147Shelves
17. 17 侯 A Marquis's Wife's Rich and Leisurely Life 侯府主母的富贵悠闲生活 Guo Sweet Potato郭番薯Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Noblewoman reborn + adored by the emperor + cherished by the Grand Matriarch] Song Chuyu died peacefully. She had been granted an honorific title and had enjoyed a life of wealth and luxury for years. But she never imagined she would come back from the dead! Even more astonishing, her cousin had also been reborn, and had stolen her husband. In her previous life, she was supposed to marry a poor scholar. Though they endured many hardships, her husband was ambitious and rose steadily through 2.4kReads8.2Score236Shelves
18. 18 沈 The Grand Secretary Shen’s Beloved Darling 沈首辅的掌上娇 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Jiang Jincan, the third young lady of the Yong'an Marquis's household, is said to bring death to her husbands. If she takes a liking to you, tell me, would you panic? Shen Yanqing said, “What’s there to panic about? Heaven may not have dropped a fortune into my lap, but it did drop me a wife. That’s a sure win.” Who in the capital didn’t know that Shen Yanqing, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, would do anything Jiang Jincan asked, since their families had been close for generations? He practically w 2.9kReads9.0Score348Shelves
19. 19 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 81.1kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves
20. 20 继 The Empress Dowager Starts Taking Them Out 继后开始刀人 Meng Ri Wan梦日万Ancient Romance491k WordsCompleted The empress consort wants no part in the fight for favor. She just wants to kill people. Wei Xiangwan entered the palace with three things to do. First, uncover the truth behind her father's mysterious disappearance. Second, avenge her best friend, who died unjustly. Third, give birth to the crown prince. As for the emperor's affection, it was the least important thing of all. In the resplendent harem, where false affection bloomed everywhere, some people still yearned for true love. Qi Zhao fel 6.7kReads8.8Score696Shelves
21. 21 太 The Grand Tutor Has Fallen for Someone, and the Entire Capital Knows 太傅老房着火烧的全京城都知道了 Fang Chengyi方橙意Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Old flames rekindled + marriage first, love later + faithful couple + the everyday dramas of a great ancient family The moment Qin Ruoyin opens her eyes, she realizes she has become the legitimate daughter of an official family in the Great Ying Dynasty. Before she can enjoy her privileged life, her cousin Qin Ruyue schemes to switch their marriage prospects. Qin Ruyue has been reborn. In her previous life, she married Lord Jiang, a widower who had risen to the highest ranks of government. She t 111.3kReads8.6Score14.9kShelves

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    The Minister of Revenue remarried, taking a young bride who had just come of age, and from then on embarked on a path of doting on his wife. The sixth daughter of the Qin family got married, thinking she was a stepmother, but little did she know, she was the first wife! Hahaha, she really lucked out! [Laughing][laughing]

22. 22 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.7kReads9.1Score6.6kShelves
23. 23 外 The Concubine 外室 Fishing Around Again Today今天也摸鱼Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted A sweet romance, devoted couple, one-on-one, no family or palace intrigue, simple and straightforward, no golden finger!!! Chun Xiao had all the food and comforts she could want in the modern world. She never expected to end up as a kept woman in ancient times, and her life was hellish from the start. Feeling the empty pockets that were cleaner than her face, she could only sigh and keep her head down for now! Once she saved enough money... then... 14.2kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
24. 24 继 The Second Wife Takes the Lead: Winning Over the Chief Cabinet Secretary with Lin Daiyu's Seductive Charm 继室在上：用黛玉文学钓系首辅 Little Lotus Bud小荷才露角Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Sweet and lighthearted romance + Lin Daiyu-style literary charm + highly intelligent heroine + age gap Shen Lingke, a talented literature major, transmigrates into the role of the legitimate daughter of a fallen marquis’s family. Forced to marry into the powerful household of the chief councilor, she becomes the new wife whom everyone in the capital both envies and pities. Faced with her unfathomable, high-ranking husband, she neither competes nor causes a fuss. With nothing but her “Lin Daiyu-s 5.7kReads8.2Score720Shelves

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    It's incredibly good! The male lead is the prime minister, and the female lead is a time traveler, but she's very intelligent. It's really great!

25. 25 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Who Sweetened the Whole Family 漂亮后妈，甜翻全家 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted Publication deal signed. On sale August 28. [One-on-one sweet romance + marriage of convenience + lighthearted daily life + both leads speak their minds] Sheng Mumu transmigrates into a book. Other people transmigrate into books to date handsome men and become stars. But when it’s her turn, she has to become the stepmother of a 17-year-old rich young master? Help, she wants out! Wait, what? If she pretends to be married, she’ll get 500,000 yuan in pocket money every month and an additional card 53.7kReads9.6Score7.3kShelves

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    The old house caught fire; once it started burning, there was no saving it. Super sweet.

26. 26 撩 Tempting Desire: His Lordship Only Wants to Keep a Beauty Hidden Away 撩欲：大人只想金屋藏娇 January Nineteenth正月十九Ancient Romance466k WordsCompleted [Also known as: Temptation: My Lord Only Wants to Keep His Beauty Hidden Away] [Marriage first, love later + husband’s long road to winning her back + sweet and angsty] “That young lady from the Wen family is eighteen, gentle and charming, poised and virtuous, well-read and gracious! She and Lord Shen would be a match made in heaven, a pair of birds in the sky and entwined branches on earth, devoted to each other and growing old hand in hand!” Shen Heng'an stared in disbelief at Wen Xiaowan, who 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The refined and elegant official recently married a new wife, and she's a little different than usual. What to do? As time goes on, his eyes involuntarily become glued to her. [Laughs][laughs][heart][thumbs up][heart][making a face]

27. 27 穿 Transmigrated as a Second Wife, and It's No Easy Job 穿越之继妻不好当 If Only We Cherished It如若珍惜Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Xizhu unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the Marquis’s third daughter. She thinks she’ll have an easy ride, but soon finds herself caught between sisters fighting at home and young noblewomen competing outside. Using her wits, she survives in safety, and could have lived a peaceful life, but an unforeseen twist leads her to marry her cousin’s husband as his second wife. Her husband’s motives are unfathomable, the household is treacherous, and the road ahead is rough. Su Xizhu has no 13Reads7.2Score—Shelves
28. 28 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
29. 29 丈 Five Years After My Husband Died, I’m Pregnant with the Emperor’s Child 丈夫去世五年，守寡怀了皇帝的崽 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Stunning widow vs. domineering emperor] [Not both virgins + forbidden tension + raising a child + old flames reignited] Everyone in the capital knows that the legitimate daughter of the Yun family and Third Young Master Lu are a loving couple, devoted to each other. But fate was cruel. Third Young Master Lu was cursed with a short life and died of a serious illness before reaching twenty, leaving behind a beautiful young widow and an unborn child. - Yun Wan has a secret she’s kept buried fo 28.1kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves

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    A stunning widow versus a domineering emperor: the emperor gets what he wants, and things spiral out of control.

30. 30 重 Reborn as a Phoenix: Your Majesty, Please Behave Yourself 重生为凰，皇上请自重 Lemon Black Tea柠檬红茶Ancient Romance928k WordsCompleted Xie Ci was reborn, returning to the year she was sixteen. A rebirth without ambition might as well be a wasted life. This time, her goal was to bear a prince, outlive the emperor, and help her son take the throne so she could become empress dowager! Emperor Jing: Hah! That silly little rabbit thinks she can turn the world upside down! 484Reads9.2Score105Shelves

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    The male lead's old house catches fire later on, but he was quite doting on her in the beginning. The female lead is reborn and has some cunning.

31. 31 侯 The Marquis’s Eldest Daughter-in-Law 侯府长媳 Huaixi淮西Ancient Romance999k WordsCompleted Xie Jingxi’s second sister died in childbirth, leaving behind a pair of children. In these circumstances, Xie Jingxi married into the Anfeng Marquis’s household as her brother-in-law’s second wife. After losing both twins, being abandoned by her family, and facing her husband’s distrust, Xie Jingxi chose to live alone in a separate manor for over a decade. Yet in the end, she was still murdered. Reborn, Xie Jingxi resolves to live for herself this time and uncover who killed her. But with no one 973Reads8.3Score121Shelves

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    [Exploration] This is a novel about a second wife, similar to modern novels about a young girl and an older man. Who doesn't love a mature man? [Kiss] [Heart] "The Second Wife": The male and female leads meet by accident and gradually fall in love. It's a sweet love story with no misunderstandings or angst! Those who like happy endings can check it out. [Under Construction] [Heart] "The Eldest Daughter-in-Law of the Marquis's Mansion" is a rebirth novel. I like the female lead's personality; she's intelligent and resilient. To escape the predicament of her previous life, she marries the eldest son of the Marquis's Mansion (a seemingly delicate but actually cunning man [Laughing]), not her husband from her previous life. The story unfolds gently, and the characters are vividly portrayed. [Heart] "The Second Wife's Rebirth Manual" is also a rebirth novel, but different from the previous one. The male and female leads remain the same. I like the gentle yet domineering male lead. [Kiss] Because the female lead marries the male lead as a second wife, she is reborn and lives a different life with a different mindset! [Heart]

32. 32 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.6kReads8.0Score495Shelves

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    Both are virgins, and the female lead becomes pregnant unexpectedly. She is an obedient girl, while the male lead is extremely powerful and henpecked.

33. 33 重 After Being Reborn as the Widow Next Door to My Ruthless Ex-Husband 重生成狠辣前夫的寡妇邻居后 A Cloudy Camphor一只云桉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + revenge + household intrigue + rekindled love] Xu Jingyang died. The moment she gave birth to her daughter, her own husband ran her through with a sword. In her previous life, Xu Jingyang was the true daughter of the Xu family, but her parents neither loved nor cared for her. To save her mother, Xu Jingyang suffered a head injury and became mentally impaired. Her parents called Xu Jingyang vicious and cruel. Even though she was mentally impaired, they made her do the dirtiest, hardest 3.8kReads8.9Score619Shelves

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    How can there be such a good book? I was speechless after reading it! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

34. 34 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 56.2kReads8.5Score4.1kShelves

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    The sophistication of an older man/younger woman relationship is unparalleled! A slow, steady, and deeply moving romance... Ahhhhhhh! Focusing on the female lead's growth and development, the entire story is high-quality with no wasted plot points!

35. 35 大 The Big Boss's Little Wife 大领导的小妻子 Like a Song宛如歌Modern Romance769k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of An Xue, whose husband Zheng Yu abandons her for a new lover. A chance encounter with her neighbor Lei Congguang changes the course of her life. Born into a high-ranking official's family, Lei Congguang initially looks down on An Xue, but after a series of absurd and comical encounters, he finally recognizes his true feelings and falls in love with her. One is a rising government official, while the other is a divorced woman who barely stands out in a crowd. After nav 15.5kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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    1. The high-ranking leader initially looked down on his young wife, but the female lead's irresistible charm—gentle, kind, and strong—gradually made him realize his own feelings, leading to a profound and unforgettable love affair. 2. The high-ranking leader was captivated by Manman without realizing it; Manman was incredibly charming, and the leader was hopelessly in love, spoiling her rotten. After being separated for several years, they ultimately reconciled and had a happy ending.

36. 36 八 The 1980s: A Beauty with Skin Like Jade Marries a Soldier and Raises a Child 八零凝脂美人，嫁个军人带带崽 Radish Rabbit Who Loves Cabbage爱吃白菜的萝卜兔Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Eighties setting + military marriage + seducing the man + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + heroine has experience, hero doesn't] She opens her eyes to find she's become the male lead's wicked aunt in a period novel. She abuses him and his younger sister, cheats on their stern uncle, and ultimately brings about her own death. Lu Manman, a breathtaking beauty with smooth, radiant skin, is determined to take it easy. All she wants is to go back home. Who knew her niece and nephew would 12.4kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
37. 37 继 The Second Wife's Plan to Leave Her Marriage 继室夫人的合离计划 Zhuang Chunsui庄椿岁Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wang Yingning married into the Man family, only to have her sincere devotion repaid with death by poison at the hands of the man who shared her bed. In this life, she only wants the scumbags to suffer the consequences of their own actions. Whether it is marriage or status, they will never get what they want. She will drag every enemy down into the dirt, make them thank her for it, and finally watch them helplessly as she divorces her husband and leaves to live freely. Her p 70Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    😂The first book is about how the world has no shortage of people who change husbands and life gets better! The female lead is a typical example of how a second marriage brings more joy! As for an expired husband, well, happy moments are just a pipe dream! [Admiration] The second book is about how the most satisfying thing in the world is seeing someone as a lazy bum while they cherish them like a treasure! This is the story of a very self-savvy older man relentlessly pursuing his lazy wife! After all, he understands his wife's deep affection!

38. 38 朱 The Second Wife of the Noble House 朱门继室 Xie An Nian谢安年Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she becomes the legitimate daughter of an official. She had hoped for a quiet, peaceful life, but instead she is married off as the second wife to the next head of the Zhu family, a man said to have an exceptionally strong birth chart! In a prestigious family, trouble lurks everywhere, and every smile and frown hides a scheme. As the new mistress of the household, she must manage her transmigrated son, educate her clever daughter, deal with a vicious concubine, tame her col 19Reads8.5Score—Shelves
39. 39 继 The Second Wife Takes Charge 继室当道 The Lycoris Blooms荼蘼花开Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted Word around Shengjing is that Yan Chen, the Ninth Master of the Duke of Yan's household and the city's most notorious playboy, has turned over a new leaf. The reason is simple: he married a gentle, virtuous second wife. Just as everyone is applauding Ninth Master and praising him for mending his ways, they see him run out of the house in tears. Second wife: "Did you sleep with the concubine I arranged for you yesterday?" Ninth Master: "My dear, the cinnabar mark you gave me is still there..." 70Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 佛 The Easygoing Second Wife 佛系继室 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance111k WordsCompleted From the moment Cui Jiangwan learns she’s to marry Marquis Wu’an Ji Huai, she knows the marquis still carries an irreplaceable first love in his heart. That woman was his late wife and his childhood sweetheart. So Cui Jiangwan plans to be a laid-back second wife and live with Ji Huai in mutual respect. 3kReads6.8Score215Shelves

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    A traditional Chinese romance about an age gap, where the female lead is the male lead's second wife.

41. 41 八 The 1980s: The Tsundere Officer Flirts Wildly with His Cannon-Fodder Ex-Wife 八零：闷骚军官狂撩炮灰前妻 Li Yueya of Wuzhuang五庄的李月牙Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted The low rating is only because not many people have read it~ [Transmigrate into a book + 1970s setting + military marriage + devoted to each other + supporting female character + ten-year age gap + marriage before love + mutual flirting] [An outwardly serious, secretly flirtatious daddy-type hero whose old heart finally catches fire & a beautiful, sweet, timid, flirtatious heroine] When Zhu Sui'an wakes up, she discovers she's transmigrated into a period novel as the villainous ex-wife who makes 2.6kReads8.9Score296Shelves

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    The first book is set in ancient times, with a 13-year age difference; the second book is set in a different era, with a 10-year age difference.

42. 42 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 19.5kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    They get married and consummate their marriage right from the start, without any hesitation. The male lead is also a heavy sleeper; on days he doesn't attend court, he'll tear the roof off anyone who tries to stop him from sleeping until he wakes up. But the female lead has a sweet tongue that makes everyone swoon. The male lead, a member of the Imperial Guard, is both crazy and secretly passionate, and most importantly, he has a silver tongue—I love him! Once you start watching, you can't stop! 🐨

43. 43 豪 You Don’t Understand the Joys of Being a Wealthy Stepmom! 豪门后妈的快乐你们不懂！ Mu Qi慕齐Modern Romance465k WordsCompleted After livestreaming for more than ten hours straight, Shen Mingxi got into a car accident from driving while exhausted. When she opened her eyes again, she discovered she’d become the young madam of a wealthy family! Shen Mingxi: “There’s such a good deal?!” Her bargain-bin husband is ridiculously rich and hardly ever comes home! The only downside is that her husband has a bargain-bin daughter who’s addicted to gaming and often picks fights with Shen Mingxi, her stepmother. Shen Mingxi’s take: “ 593Reads8.9Score104Shelves

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    Here's a reading list: ① The male lead was previously married and divorced, then marries the female lead long after. He's a refined factory manager with a powerful background, while the female lead is lively and adorable. ② The female lead transmigrates into the body of a wealthy young lady and has a stepdaughter addicted to video games. She plays games with her stepdaughter. ③ The male lead remarries a general in ancient times; he's a traditional, chauvinistic man, which fits the typical ancient setting.

44. 44 将 After the General Went to War, His Second Wife Had Three Children 将军去了战场后，续弦妻生了三娃 Old Sword God Li of Snowflight City 1飞雪城的李老剑神1Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted Sun Shuzhen married General Song Yi when she was just fifteen. Song Yi had a first wife before her, but she died in childbirth. Although his late wife had been dead for three years, he still couldn’t forget her. If not for the emperor’s decree, he would never have married a young girl as his second wife. Not long after Sun Shuzhen entered the family, war broke out again on the border. Before leaving, Song’s mother tearfully begged him to leave an heir for the Song family. That was the only reaso 3.8kReads7.6Score279Shelves
45. 45 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves

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    This book is super good!

46. 46 侯 The Marquis's Delicate Jade Beauty 侯爷的碧玉小娇妻 No Sugar in My Cream奶油不用加糖Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted After a scheme goes awry, Li An'an, a maid, unexpectedly becomes pregnant with the child of the Marquis of Wuxuan. Their vastly different stations bring them together, and thanks to the child, as well as her kind and lovable nature, she gradually wins the heart of the lofty man. Note: This story is set in an alternate world. Please don't take the historical places and names too seriously; they're all made up by the author. 850Reads8.7Score105Shelves
47. 47 你 Didn't You Say She Was Old and Out of Favor? 你不是说她年纪大，不得宠吗？ I'm Xingxing Da我是星星大Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + raising children + food + everyday life + not chaste, but doted on] Su Tang transmigrated into the body of a concubine of Xiao Jingrong, Heir of the Prince of Zhaonan, with a two-year-old toddler in tow. The original owner had let herself go, behaved crudely, and was even older than the heir. He had long since forgotten her, leaving her to languish in a corner. Su Tang figured that was just fine. She wouldn’t compete for his favor or make the first move. But then 20.4kReads8.8Score2kShelves

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    A refined official marries a second wife, and the old house catches fire 🍁① Qin Ruyin vs. Jiang Jiuxiao, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love~ Twelve years age difference. He originally intended to marry her and keep her at home, but he never expected that she would not only be different from the rumors, but also dare to meet him before the marriage and ask for double the dowry. From then on, Qin Ruyin, who was willing to think of herself, entered his heart. He protected her, doted on her, and became her solid support 💕💕

48. 48 重 Reborn, You Abandoned Me to Marry Someone Else. Why Are You Panicking Now That I've Remarried? 重生你弃我另娶，我改嫁你慌什么 Moon-Brewed Congee月酿粥Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Fictional historical era + Both leads are reborn + Military marriage + Regretful husband’s long road to winning his wife back] Everyone says Chief Ji Ze is an upright man who values loyalty and affection. It’s just a shame that his first marriage was to a shrewish country woman. She beat and berated her adopted son, mistreated her widowed sister-in-law and younger siblings, abused the elderly, and was unfaithful... She wasted the best years of Chief Ji’s youth. Fortunately, the two eventually d 8.9kReads7.5Score899Shelves
49. 49 确 After My Diagnosis, I Took My Child to the Past to Find the Childless Regent 确诊后，带崽回古代认绝嗣摄政王 Little Bun小面包Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted [Adorable children + communication across time + transmigration + face-slapping scumbags + pocket dimension + everyday child-rearing] Cheng Shuyi gets her diagnosis: she has six months left to live. With no one to care for her two five-year-olds, she has no choice but to use her pocket dimension, which connects the past and present, and take them back to ancient times... To find their father! Pei Yanli is the all-powerful Regent of the Great Sheng Dynasty, a man so possessive he won’t even l 6.5kReads8.4Score740Shelves
50. 50 穿 Transmigrated: Don’t Mess With Me, I Have a Cursed Tongue 穿越之别惹我，我有乌鸦嘴 I Go Crazy Without Warning不定时发疯呀Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Historical Romance + System Space + Farming] Su Yao is a manufacturer of modern weapons. While researching them, she suddenly suffers from low blood sugar, collapses, and happens to hit the base of her brain. She transmigrates into the body of a concubine-born daughter in an alternate ancient world, a girl who was supposedly cursed to death. She comes with a jinxing tongue: whoever she praises is doomed to bad luck. When her sister-in-law and nephew stir up trouble, she praises 628Reads7.2Score105Shelves

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    This one is alright too.

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