The Heroine Is a Bedwarming Maid, the Hero Is an Emperor. He Acts Like He Doesn’t Love Her, but He Really Does 女主是暖床丫鬟，男主是皇帝，男主表面不爱实际爱

1. 51 穿 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 104.7kReads9.4Score12.2k14d adds

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   These are all books where the protagonist isn't the primary wife at the beginning, but later becomes the sole favorite! They're very good, you can give them a try! Prince Jing's lips curled slightly upwards, a barely perceptible smile flashing in his eyes. "Very good." He gently patted the edge of the bed and softly instructed, "Come, serve me to rest." The bed curtains fell, and Zhang Xinian was pinned down by a strange man. Her body was stiff, but she didn't forget her duty despite her fear. Trying to recall the teachings of the palace matrons, she began her clumsy movements. Prince Jing watched her teasing, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and a flame gradually flickered in his eyes. "Your Highness… it hurts…" Zhang Xinian frowned, wrapping her arms around Prince Jing's neck, her face pale. It really hurt, so much so that she wanted to cry. Prince Jing stopped, waiting for Zhang Xinian to adjust before continuing. (Hehe, not bad.)

2. 52 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 56.6kReads9.5Score7k14d adds
3. 53 奴 A Slave as Pure as Jade 奴本如玉 Rice Ball米团子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She travels thousands of miles to a foreign land for a marriage alliance, only for her husband to shoot an arrow at her bridal sedan, staining her wedding dress with blood. When they meet again, her status is disgraced. She is bullied by everyone and sent to his tent. Yu Ruyan thought her life couldn't get any worse, but with a wave of his hand, he makes her his personal maid for life. Yu Ruyan thinks perhaps she, too, might come to love him with time. But when she gives him the blood from her 840Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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   [Top Post] I recommend this book. The male lead isn't an emperor, but a general. The female lead is sent to a foreign land for a political marriage and becomes the general's bed warmer. The male lead doesn't seem to love her on the surface, but his love for her is deeply ingrained. [Laughs]

4. 54 穿 Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty: Yongzheng's Precious Darling 穿越清朝：雍正的心头宝 Little Lan Meow兰小喵Ancient Romance391k WordsCompleted After experiencing the Kangxi era, apocalyptic big shot Ye Wanyan was supposed to end up in a matriarchal society, but a rift in time and space sent her transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty once again. She was the legitimate daughter of the wealthiest family in Jiangnan. Since she had plenty of money and her parents and brothers could take care of things, she planned to laze around and treat it like a vacation. But things didn’t go as she hoped. Yinzhen fell in love with Ye Wanyan at first sight. 5kReads7.5Score68114d adds
5. 55 娇 The Pampered Madam 娇宠夫人 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted Su Yuan was born into the Great Sheng Dynasty, where people prized slender figures. But when she grew up, she was a voluptuous beauty, which made it difficult for her to find a husband. Then, after being selected as a concubine, she was assigned to Prince Qin, Pei Jingheng. Since she was here, she decided to make the best of it. Su Yuan planned to shut the door and live a quiet life of her own. She hadn't expected Pei Jingheng to be handsome and perceptive, with no prejudice against her, even th 26.5kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds
6. 56 媚 Seductive Escape: The Palace Maid Rejects His Advances, but the Emperor Pursues Her Night After Night 媚逃：宫女拒承欢，圣上夜夜缠 Cream Puff Skewers泡芙串串Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted [Reborn + both leads are pure + possessive pursuit + wife-winning redemption + happy ending] [Charming, clear-headed palace maid who only wants to escape VS devoted, obsessive emperor who convinces himself she loves him] Shen Qingli, a palace maid serving before the emperor, observed three years of mourning for her mother. Emperor Helian Cheng of Jian’an waited for her all three years. In her previous life, Shen Qingli was moved by him and became his concubine. A year later, she died a horrible 327Reads6.3Score—14d adds
7. 57 锁 Spring Behind Locked Doors 锁棠春 Mr. Ruan Loves Loaches爱吃泥鳅的阮先生Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Pure Historical Romance] Shen Ruotang was Crown Prince Xuan Che’s personal maid. She stayed by his side for twelve years, watching him endure the ruthless struggle for the throne. Step by step, he had risen from a master strategist and Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace to the cold, cruel emperor everyone feared. After Xuan Che ascended the throne, Shen Ruotang became the head palace maid. Everyone in the palace had to address her as Aunt Ruotang. Rumors sometimes circulated i 199Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   These two books fit the bill perfectly; both feature palace maids as the female leads.

8. 58 通 After His Bedchamber Maid Faked Her Death, the Chaste Heir Searched for Her for Three Years 通房假死后，禁欲世子苦寻三年 Return Feast Wine归宴酒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Powerful Man Bows His Head] [The Regret-and-Redemption Arc] [Both Leads Are Inexperienced] At first, in Zhao Xuanyou’s eyes, Yu Ying was nothing more than an ordinary bedchamber maid. She was pretty, she knew how to flatter him, and she was just a plaything. Watching Yu Ying scheme her way up the ranks and bask in her success, he treated it all as a diversion. It wasn’t until she faked her death and ran away that Zhao Xuanyou realized he didn’t just covet her charms. He wanted all of her, inclu 15.5kReads8.6Score2.2k14d adds

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   [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] The female lead was just a lowly maid at the beginning, and the male lead thought he was just using her for amusement, but actually he was head over heels in love with her. It was a relationship that involved both physical attraction and emotional connection. [Sending heart]

9. 59 通 After the Maid Ran Away, the Cold Heir Apparent Turned Dark 通房逃跑后，清冷世子黑化了 Gu Weiwan顾未晚Ancient Romance663k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possessive Pursuit + Over-the-Top Drama + Devoted to Each Other] [Black-Bellied Heir Apparent vs. Sweet and Lovely Concubine] Su Qingyue was beautiful, with a soft, graceful figure, and she drew plenty of attention at the Duke's estate. Unfortunately, she was only a servant. So when a lecherous illegitimate son of the household set his sights on her, Qingyue focused on the heir apparent, Pei An, the Marquis's wife's only son, in the hope of escaping her predicament. She did 6.1kReads8.3Score45114d adds
10. 60 青 After My Childhood Sweetheart Marries, the New Emperor Becomes Obsessed with Possessing Me 青梅嫁人后，新帝占有上瘾 Ice-Hearted Begonia冰心海棠Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted couple + the hero chases his wife after losing her + possessive pursuit + simmering tension + power struggles + play the pig to eat the tiger] Everyone said Crown Prince Lu Xingjian was the very picture of grace and nobility: aloof, distinguished, elegant, and composed. Su Wanwan, who had grown up in the palace, knew how wild and heartless he was behind closed doors. She had been his secret lover for two whole years, yet never once received a promise from him. At last, she gave up hope 8.7kReads8.0Score1.7k14d adds
11. 61 医 The Divine Doctor Captivates the City, and the Cool, Domineering Marquis Dotes on Her to No End 医妃倾城，清冷霸道侯爷宠上瘾 Su Jiuqin苏九芩Ancient Romance510k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted to each other + transmigration + marriage before love] The gentle, resilient Fourth Miss Meng X the noble and all-powerful Marquis Meng Ning, the Fourth Miss of the Meng family, was breathtakingly beautiful, delicate, and gentle. Unfortunately, she was mute. Her voice was restored after the heroine transmigrated into her body. * After the emperor's death, the lords of the Great Liang Empire carved up the realm and fought among themselves. The Right Chancellor conspired w 1kReads8.8Score10614d adds
12. 62 宠 The Beloved Maid 宠婢 Rose Xiaoxiao蔷薇晓晓Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted Ruyi, the little maid who spent her previous life scheming to get into her master's bed, has been reborn. In this life, all she wants is to be a decent, unassuming person, but her young master takes her completely. Watching her belly grow larger by the day, she worries that the mistress of the household won't accept her in the future. But the young master merely says, “From now on, you'll be the mistress of the household!” She won't have to lift a finger... 598Reads8.8Score10114d adds

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    The first book! "Xia Luzhu was the most inconspicuous concubine in the harem. She hadn't even seen the Emperor's face in three years. She neither participated in palace intrigue nor plotted against him. Her greatest pleasure each day was lying on her couch reading novels, pondering what to eat, and watching the palace gossip unfold. Who would have thought that, as she read, she would discover—good heavens! This harem actually harbored time travelers, reincarnated individuals, and even a third time traveler! She scratched her head, only able to utter, 'Holy crap!' However, this girl primarily practiced a laid-back, leisurely lifestyle, playing cards and gossiping, yet her rank rose rapidly, eventually leading her to the Empress's throne! She herself was dumbfounded: Had she saved the galaxy in her past life? Now, this lazy Empress was lazily nestled on her couch, refreshing her latest novels~"

13. 63 藏 She Hid Her Pregnancy and Left the Child Behind; Reborn, I Won't Chase Him Again 藏起孕肚去父留子，重生我不追了 Wu Li Chouchou乌里丑丑Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted (Publication deal signed) Reborn, one-on-one, both pure, aloof beauty goes mad for love, husband-chasing crematorium (A heartbroken heroine x a hero who wants to be her dog) A Shang stole the position of Xie Hengyu's wife. Everyone knows Xie Hengyu is a sword cultivator prodigy with a brilliant future in the cultivation world, while A Shang is merely a lowly half-demon who became his wife through underhanded means. In the end, she was falsely accused of colluding with the demon clan and died a t 39.7kReads9.1Score3.4k14d adds

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    The male lead outwardly doesn't love the female lead, but in reality, he's been obsessed with her to the point of demonic ecstasy [drooling emoji]. In their previous life, after the female lead died, the male lead became a demon and spared no effort to gather her soul, losing an eye in the process, all for the sake of her rebirth. After her rebirth, the female lead resolutely decides to sever all ties with the male lead and cut off all emotional attachments.

14. 64 承 A Farewell to the Dew 承露辞 Shi Yue Wenchuan时月闻川Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted [Complete, so enjoy without worry! 😘] She was Crown Prince Xiao Che's first woman, yet only the lowliest concubine in his Eastern Palace. On the wedding night, as the red candles burned bright and he lifted his principal wife's veil, she became the “Lady Shen” who would spend her life forgotten in a remote courtyard. Later, he took in noblewomen one after another to balance the power of his ministers. Then, on the day she breathed her last, he smashed the treasures filling the palace and roared, 6.6kReads6.2Score40614d adds

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    Super good palace maid novel 👀

15. 65 皇 The Emperor's Precious Little Darling Will Make You Weep for Your Empire 皇上家的小娇娇，哭崩你江山 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted Bai Xi is the dragon vein of the Great Xia Kingdom, a true dragon who has lived for nine hundred years. One day, a handsome man takes her in. He provides her with food and lodging, and all she has to do is keep his bed warm. She thinks it's a great deal. The only downside is that the man refuses to acknowledge her as his ancestor. How rebellious! * Yu Cang is the emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom. Just after he takes the throne, a dragon latches onto him. She's spoiled and has a huge appetite, ea 4.6kReads9.2Score85514d adds

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    This is a story about an emperor marrying his ancestor.

16. 66 人 A Palace Maid in the Cold Palace, Drowning in Packages 人在冷宫当宫女，快递收到手软 Pumpkin Zhou南瓜周Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted After his soul transmigrates, an overworked office drone becomes Hua Qing, the former favored consort's personal head maid in the Great Sheng Dynasty. What! She's a wage slave both before and after transmigrating! Hua Qing was about to quit, but then she realizes she's already trapped in the Cold Palace, with no way out. Worse still, her golden finger for survival is tied to her superior, the former favored consort. So, to stay alive, Hua Qing switches into top-tier wage-slave mode. … The Cold 596Reads8.4Score10714d adds

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    ① She was Hua Rong, the most clear-headed maidservant in the grand mansion. Always mindful of her status, she never overstepped the bounds of propriety. She served the powerful young master with utmost care, enduring the prime of her youth, hoping only to be redeemed and freed when her beauty faded. However, just as she finally found an honest widower and prepared to settle down, her usually philandering and cunning master's eyes reddened, and he asked in a low, hoarse voice, "You'd rather have that old man than me?"

17. 67 为 The Professional Ethics of a Concubine 为妾的职业操守 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] Ye Qingzhi, an overworked office drone, transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Jiangyang Marquis’s household. Since she’s here, she might as well go crazy. Being a concubine is just changing workplaces. She doesn’t need to get emotionally involved. She can simply treat herself like a tool. Ye Qingzhi’s career goal: convince both the marquis and the principal wife to take responsibility for her and protect her. Ye Qingzhi’s workplace motto: Life is short. We’re al 31.5kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds

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    🌟①When the male lead was the crown prince, the female lead was by his side, starting as a maid and later becoming his concubine. At first, the male lead didn't understand love and repeatedly mistreated the female lead, causing her to run away. Later, when the male lead became emperor, all he wanted was the female lead; he appeared indifferent but actually loved her deeply. 🌿

18. 68 皇 Your Majesty, I Think Your Palace Maid Is Cursing You Again 皇上，你家宫女好像又在骂你 Six Yuan六元钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The irresistible appeal of what you once rejected + powerful men bowing their heads + a double-standard male lead + raising her before a story of power and statecraft + romantic push and pull + he truly doesn’t love her at first, but gives his all once he does] Su Nanchu is unruly. Shen Jingzhi has always known that. But life in the palace is dull, and he doesn’t mind having a little plaything who can kick and scream. She becomes his daily amusement: reading memorials, practicing calligraphy, a 11.6kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    They may not speak, but their actions speak volumes.

19. 69 撩 She Seduced and Tricked the Blind, Disgraced Crown Prince! The Villainess Fled After Getting Pregnant 撩骗瞎眼废太子！恶女怀崽后跑了 Freedom Soda自由汽水Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted [Story complete] Wicked heroine + seduction + heroine pursues hero [Both leads are virgins + Reborn + Blind Crown Prince + Runaway Pregnant Wife + The Long Road to Winning Back a Wife + Flirting and Spoiling] A gloomy, lovesick, deposed Crown Prince in the beginning, turning into a clingy puppy later, opposite a clever, flirtatious merchant’s daughter In her previous life, on the day Song Wanyin was supposed to marry her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, he joined the army, and she ended up going 5.4kReads8.9Score35914d adds
20. 70 帝 The Emperor Is a Madman, and His Seductive Palace Maid Has Had Enough 帝王太疯批，娇媚宫女她不干了 Day Mountain Moon昼山月Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + fleeing while pregnant] [Scheming palace maid x unhinged emperor. Both leads are calculating and morally gray. He treats her badly at first, then chases her and devotes himself to her alone. They scheme and spar against each other.] After her family was destroyed and their home confiscated, Jiang Chu, once a noblewoman from a prestigious clan, entered the palace as a maid. She carefully plotted her revenge, waiting for the chance to escape and regain her freedom once she had se 1.7kReads8.9Score18414d adds
21. 71 被 The Tyrant’s Caged Canary Has Grown Her Wings 被暴君强宠的金丝雀翅膀硬了 White White White Rabbit白白白兔子Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted Gentle, radiant, spoiled sweetheart ✖️ brutal, possessive, sickly madman Chen Jiaojiao is the most doted-on princess in Great Chen. Her father dotes on her, her mother indulges her, and she's naturally grown up spoiled and domineering. But then, overnight, Great Chen is overthrown and its ruling house replaced. As a princess of a fallen dynasty, she is given to the new emperor. Beneath the dim candlelight, the man tells her, “Long time no see.” He is the young eunuch who served her since childh 791Reads7.9Score10214d adds
22. 72 性 Sexy Widow, Having a Live Meltdown 性感寡妇，在线发癫 Running Braised Fish奔跑的红烧鱼Ancient Romance662k WordsCompleted [Female player who dates around + lighthearted comedy + unconventional palace intrigue] Song Wanyi went from a sexy bombshell to a widow who had supposedly killed her husband right after their wedding. Being a widow was great. No husband, and a huge dowry to boot. As long as she found a way to outlive her in-laws, life would be a dream. But she never imagined that the aloof master she had seduced on a whim was actually the emperor. It was over. How was she supposed to keep her string of male com 2.1kReads9.2Score22614d adds
23. 73 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 120.1kReads9.5Score11.3k14d adds
24. 74 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm shamelessly recommending this book. It's a palace intrigue novel featuring a sharp-tongued, sarcastic female lead who's the male lead's favorite concubine. She's initially favored, but later becomes his sole favorite, spoiling him from beginning to end. The female lead is sharp-tongued and knows how to roast people, while the male lead is rich, handsome, and always ready to protect her. There's an adorable child, fun pets, and a relaxed, everyday family life. [Thinking]

25. 75 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score112k14d adds

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    See? They're all completely silent.

26. 76 始 Elder Brother, First Emperor, I Want to Be the Only One You Love 始皇哥哥，我要独宠天下 A Bu and A Dan阿布与阿蛋Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted [Transmigration]+ [Palace intrigue and household drama]+ [Historical romance]+ [Mutual devotion]+ [Protective love] “I’m Qin Shi Huang. Send me money.” A tired old joke, and a young woman’s soul transmigrates into the glorious Qin Empire. “Come over and wash my back.” His long, glossy black hair fell from his shoulders into the water. He leaned his head back slightly, his neck long and straight. As he spoke, droplets slowly ran from his jaw down his throat. Screams rang out from the camp behind 142Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A woman transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty and becomes the emperor's unpaid personal maid. How personal? Well, she kneels and dozes off during court sessions; she kneels and eavesdrops when the emperor summons his concubines; she hands him a towel when he bathes! [Admiration][Admiration][Please follow]

27. 77 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.3kReads9.2Score95314d adds
28. 78 不 Never Grow Old Like a Pair of Lovebirds 不学鸳鸯老 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted Yin Huayue was a dog the Zhuang family had sent to watch over him and keep him under their thumb. She was cold-blooded and hypocritical, always wearing a smile so false it hurt to look at. She dressed him, combed his hair, stood guard at his door, and lit his lamps. For ten out of every twelve hours, Li Jingyun thought about how to make her leave. But later... She really did leave. And he panicked. Morning and evening, I long to be with you; the wind has no pity for the hardy grass. I would rat 809Reads8.9Score15714d adds

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    The female lead isn't a maid, she's more like a manager, and the male lead is a young master. It's incredibly good; all of this author's books are great. I always read them whenever I'm looking for something to read.

29. 79 掌 The Sect Leader's Aunt 掌教姑姑 Auspicious Blessings有福来仪Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [Female Master and Male Disciple, Forbidden Tension and Push-Pull Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Revenge + Class Divide] Xie Yi is the most renowned governess in the entire capital. She has spent her whole life observing propriety, following the rules, and mastering every scheme and subtle maneuver. Because of the Xie family's wrongful case, she serves the Noble Consort and helps the Cui family's young master rise to power, always cautious and never daring to make a mistake. But durin 1.3kReads7.3Score11514d adds
30. 80 哑 The Mute Palace Maid’s Daily Life 哑巴宫女日常 Pearl Pu'er Tea珍珠普洱茶Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted Maids! Maids! No Romance Bai Zhi was sold into the palace by her family when she was five. At ten, she was assigned to serve the Fifth Prince, who was the same age as her. At fifteen, she saved his life during the spring hunt. The Fifth Prince eventually ascended the throne and became Emperor Zhaoxuan, while Bai Zhi became the head auntie of the Imperial Tea Room in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Because Bai Zhi was quiet and had once saved Emperor Zhaoxuan's life, she became a famous mute m 8.3kReads8.9Score47414d adds

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    A story about retirement, no romantic pairing.

31. 81 清 Qing Transmigration: The Side Consort Has an Assist System 清穿：侧福晋有助攻系统 Waiting for the Night in the Snow雪上等夜人Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted A word of caution: This is a novel, not history, so don't scrutinize it. The names and anything else that differs from history are all invented for the story. If that's not your thing, read at your own risk. [Alternate Qing Dynasty + Assist System + Everyday Leveling Up + Raising Children] Song Shurou transmigrates and becomes a Song Concubine in the early years of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign. Song Concubine has a breakout? System: Don't worry, Shurou. Just say one sentence to Yongzheng, and w 14.3kReads9.3Score96414d adds

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    The first book features a female protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a palace maid serving the fourth prince, slowly climbing the ranks. It has a system and is quite good. The next two books are also good. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

32. 82 宫 A Long-Awaited Return to the Palace 宫阙久别 Mu Yan, Ancient Style沐言古风Ancient Romance481k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] [Mutual devotion] She never believed she could find true love in an emperor. Given the chance, she would always try to escape the palace, but he would never let her go. He only wanted to cherish her in the palm of his hand and dote on her alone. Chen Luo Chu, though mountains and rivers may lie between us, I’ll wait for all the days we have ahead! 158Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    🌸The female lead is a bed warmer, and the male lead is the emperor.🌸 🔥1️⃣The female lead enters the palace as a maid but unexpectedly becomes the crown prince's concubine. She only wants a peaceful life, but in this deep palace, how can she possibly live a peaceful life as she wishes? More great books📚, please check them out⬇️⬇️⬇️

33. 83 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 21.2kReads8.8Score2.1k14d adds

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    The female lead is a concubine, and the male lead is impure, always impure!!! If you don't like this, don't read! But the male lead treats the female lead differently! Those interested can check it out! [Thinking][Thinking]

34. 84 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 19.9kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    The female protagonist rises through the ranks from a lowly maidservant to a concubine, then a secondary consort of the crown prince, a noble consort, and finally the empress! At the beginning, she's already a noble consort, but wakes up with amnesia, only remembering her time as a maid. The domineering noble consort transforms into an adorable simpleton, and the emperor is completely captivated.

35. 85 通 When the Maid Cries, the Tyrant's Heart Softens 通房丫鬟一哭，暴君就心软 Very Lucky Raccoon大吉大狸Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted Meng Shu is a maid sent along as part of a ministerial household’s bridal dowry. She is beautiful, humble, obedient, and easy to control. A dowry maid is a servant who accompanies her young mistress to her husband’s home. Her first duty is to serve her mistress well and take care of her daily needs after the wedding. Her second duty is to help her mistress establish herself in her husband’s household as quickly as possible, whether by handling all kinds of chores, dealing with a difficult mother 332Reads6.8Score10614d adds

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    This is beautiful! 🫰🫰 In her past life, Meng Shu was a maidservant, but she was stunningly beautiful, with a life of extraordinary grace, and she was also incredibly resilient, managing to rise to the position of Empress. 🫢🫢 Xiao Chengyin thought that after his death, the Empress would be heartbroken, her eyes swollen like walnuts from crying, and she would be as thin as a withered flower. However, he saw Meng Shu enjoying her grandchildren and laughing heartily. Reborn, he was determined to sell this heartless maidservant! 😎😎 But then: My Empress is so beautiful, I can't bear to mistreat her! This restraint lasted a lifetime. 😍😍

36. 86 娘 The Empress Is So Charming, His Majesty Is Reborn to Bend Over Backward for Her 娘娘多娇，陛下重生为其弯眉折腰 Muzi Yingbao木子颖宝Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted He abused her, hurt her, and kept her imprisoned. When she had lost all hope, she resolved to take revenge on him... Didn’t he want her heart? Then she would give it to him! That day, she stood amid a sea of flames, beautiful and tragic, utterly resolute... “Your Majesty, these are all things you taught me. When facing someone vastly stronger than you, the best way to lie low is to disguise yourself and act obedient. To defeat someone, first attack their heart. The greatest revenge on an enemy i 4.7kReads8.8Score28314d adds

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    The first three books had some angst-filled plots, the fourth one was pretty good, and I can't remember the fifth one.

37. 87 抄 After the Family Was Seized, I Became the God of War Prince's Plaything 抄家后，我成了战神王爷的玩物 Man in White白衣闲人Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted Overnight, she went from a noble young lady of the capital to the lowest kind of commoner, with a status even below that of an ordinary slave. He was the Prince of War, a powerful lord whose very name made enemies tremble. Her father’s corruption brought disaster upon the family. The men were beheaded, and the women exiled. Worse still, before she could even reach the bitterly cold frontier, she was abducted and turned into a plaything for the powerful. 784Reads8.0Score10014d adds
38. 88 野 Wild and Free Little Orchid: The Coldhearted Prince Falls for Her First 野浪小兰花，冷情王爷他先动心了 The Madam Smiled夫人笑了Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof hero who falls hard and falls first; both leads are virgins; transmigration; pocket dimension; no strong female lead, no palace intrigue] The doomsday war goddess Lu Jiuwan died on the first day the light returned... 1 The quiet, graceful, seductive Princess Consort who killed without blinking woke up one day with a completely different personality. Princess Consort: Want to do it? Cold-hearted Prince: Insolence! A moment later, the cold-hearted Prince was in disarray... 2 With her 38.2kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds
39. 89 爱 My Concubine, Be Good and Give Me a Kiss 爱妃听话，就亲一下 The Twenty-First Day of the Eleventh Month冬月二十一Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + goofy comedy + winning back his wife + mind reading + both leads have only ever been with each other] Not a superpowered female-lead power fantasy!!! More of an everyday-life story. Gorgeous, soft, and determined to lie flat as a concubine vs. a cold, calculating, but purehearted emperor What should you do after becoming a cannon-fodder supporting character? Use your knowledge of the plot to defy fate? Of course... not! Shen Nanyi’s motto in life: Lie flat and double 622Reads9.2Score10214d adds
40. 90 通 Her Slender Waist and Jade-Like Beauty Drive the Reserved Crown Prince Out of Control 通房细腰玉颜，引清冷太子失控了 Xiao Lizhi小荔稚Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Both leads devoted to each other + sweet romance + male lead is hopelessly in love!] [Delicate, soft-waisted chamber maid × noble, aloof crown prince] Nian Yao was the lowliest maid in the inner palace, yet she had a face as beautiful as a hibiscus. Unfortunately, she was frail and the daughter of a criminal, someone everyone could bully. But nobody knew that whenever Nian Yao was moved by desire, a begonia flower bloomed on her right shoulder, alluring and radiant. Except the noble, 2.1kReads8.8Score21214d adds
41. 91 通 The Maid in His Bed Is a Little Sweet 通房丫鬟有点娇 Lucky Fish福鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Yaoyao bit her lip, tears in her eyes, and became the cherished darling of powerful minister Xie Xiuzhi. From then on, she rose to the top. * Everyone knew that powerful minister Xie Xiuzhi was ruthless, had no interest in women, and cared only for power. But they did not know that after nightfall, he shed his usual cool demeanor, wrapped a hand around his little maid's waist, and tenderly called her “Yaoyao.” Su Yaoyao was of low birth and knew the gulf between herself and Xie Xiuzhi, yet sh 155Reads5.7Score—14d adds

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    This is really good. Although everyone says the female lead wouldn't complain to the male lead, considering her background and experiences, you can understand her. It's super good, and the male lead spoils her rotten.

42. 92 美 The Gorgeous, Flirtatious Maid Who Ran After Seducing the Heir 美艳通房茶又娇，撩完世子她就跑 Sugar-Free Pineapple Milk Pudding菠萝奶冻不加糖Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted One-on-one romance, happy ending, sweet and doting, ridiculously sweet, both steamy and heartfelt. Everything you want, I've got. Beautiful, scheming, down-on-her-luck heiress X cold on the outside, warm on the inside, intensely possessive heir to a marquis The whole capital thinks Young Lord Jin has gone mad! The aloof and proud Young Lord Jin actually defied an imperial decree and rejected his betrothal, leaving the daughter of the powerful chancellor in the lurch! Rumor has it that it's all 8.7kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    Here are three highly recommended sweet romance novels featuring concubines who have already finished airing—number one!

43. 93 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    I was recommended this by a friend, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The author's writing is humorous, with plenty of jokes that aren't vulgar, the plot is tightly paced with no unnecessary words, the interactions between the male and female leads are incredibly sweet, the occasional touching moments are just right, and the ending is perfect. Highly recommended.

44. 94 夫 My Husband Gives Me Two Hundred Thousand Taels a Month 夫君每月给我二十万两 Having Met the Young Master既见公子Ancient Romance768k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigrate Into a Book + Goofy Comedy + Redemption + Marriage Before Love] Gan Qiongying transmigrated into the body of a princess! Before she could even celebrate, she realized this world was the setting of a book she had read. And she was the wicked supporting character who committed countless evils and met a tragic end... The plot had reached the point where a princess of her stature was being forced to marry a merchant. Merchants ranked below scholars, farmers, and arti 29.1kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds

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    I almost forgot to recommend this... I grouped it in "I'll Never Forget It," and its quality speaks for itself. The male lead is incredibly sweet, like a pear blossom baby. It's finished, so don't worry, it's really good! I've watched it twice.

45. 95 不 No Eavesdropping on the Emperor 不许偷听朕说话 Yin Zaishui尹在水Ancient Romance925k WordsCompleted An Jiu transmigrated into the body of a young palace maid who wanted to climb into the emperor’s bed. The moment she opened her eyes, the tyrant ran his sword straight through the maid who had tried to seduce him. The next day, the tyrant killed a senior maid who served one of the consorts. On the third day, a maid who tasted the emperor’s food died from poison. Being a palace maid was a high-risk job. An Jiu decided to work hard, save up, cherish her life, and stay away from the tyrant. But the 78.3kReads9.4Score13k14d adds

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    The female lead is a palace maid who can hear the emperor's thoughts.

46. 96 穿 Forced to Become Empress After Transmigrating Into a Book 穿书后被迫当上皇后 Mountains and Rivers Form Peaks山水成岳Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted (Both leads are inexperienced, he dotes on her alone, happy ending) When Jiang Qingwan realized she had transmigrated into a book, she was already in Prince Su’s bed. Prince Su was an aide to the male lead in the story. Though he was mentioned only briefly, she knew he was calculating and ruthless, and that his household would be anything but peaceful. She didn’t want to be a concubine. She only wanted to escape the tiger’s den that was Prince Su’s residence. Fortunately, she knew the plot and m 3.4kReads8.7Score29714d adds

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    This is a very beautiful and heartwarming story. There are no scheming plots or intrigues; any attempts against the female lead are nipped in the bud. The female lead is gentle and kind, but she's also quite resourceful. The male lead is a bit stubborn and keeps everything bottled up. He's very protective of the female lead. Every time they argue, and the male lead refuses to speak, I feel like he's a pitiful little puppy! The writing is very smooth, unlike the overly colloquial style of some other novels I've read.

47. 97 炎 Flames Stain the Glazed Glass 炎染琉璃 Moonlight Warm on the Treetops树梢暖月Modern Romance180k WordsOngoing [Ancient-to-modern transmigration + devoted to each other + love across time and space + memories of a thousand years awakened] [Cool, proud CEO × searching for love × aloof, delicate wife] The first time they met, she called him “Your Highness.” The second time they met, she called him “Crown Prince.” The third time they met, he dragged her home and demanded angrily, “Do you think those guys at the club are the right people to call me that?” From their initial testing of each other, to trust, a 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a time-travel story. In his past life, she was the assassin he raised. He tolerated her, indulged her, and nurtured her, yet he couldn't marry her. Only after her death did he realize his true feelings, and he never made an empress, fervently praying to heaven for a chance to see her again. The female lead dies and travels to the present, where the two reunite... I can't say any more, read it for yourself!

48. 98 误 Accidentally Capturing the Emperor’s Heart: The Lucky Little Consort Lies Low Her Way to Empress 误入帝心，福运小答应靠摆烂封后 Gray and Black灰啊黑Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue / born into a new life in the womb / not an exclusive relationship / lighthearted daily life / doted on by the emperor after the heroine arrives / alternate world] Xia Luzhu is the lowest-ranking consort in the imperial harem. In her three years in the palace, she has never once seen the emperor. Apart from mandatory greetings, she hardly ever leaves her quarters. Palace intrigue? Assassination plots? Miscarriages? None of it has anything to do with her. Xia Luzhu's greatest dai 1.5kReads8.9Score15814d adds

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    It's very sweet; the female lead lives a carefree, laid-back life.

49. 99 软 A Soft, Slender Waist: The Darling Concubine Captures the Imperial Uncle’s Heart 软酥腰，娇妾攻入皇叔心房 Xiao Xiao Is Just Xiao Xiao萧萧就是萧萧Ancient Romance180k WordsCompleted Completed! [Faithful lovers + traditional historical romance + household and palace intrigue + angst before sweetness + fictional era] When they first met, Shangguan Qingzhou was The Outcast, the regent king and imperial uncle, second only to the emperor and above all others. Yun Wangwan was a courtesan who had fled from a pleasure house. He paid a fortune to buy her freedom and brought her back to his manor. She trusted him, loved him, and gave him her heart and body. Everyone said she was lowb 57Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A young maid redeemed from a brothel, who becomes the regent's uncle. A story with both heart-wrenching and sweet moments!!!

50. 100 前 The Former Dynasty's Maidservant 前朝女婢 Hou Mochen Yan侯莫陈炎Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted No saintly heroine, no pointless chatter, no dragging things out. Come feast on the good stuff!!! The cover is based on the heroine's original character design, so feel free to imagine yourself in her role. “As long as we don't have children, there won't be any problems. You needn't worry, Big Sister. I won't marry someone else for the sake of an heir. In this life, I need only you...” 1.3kReads8.4Score10214d adds

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    The writing is delicate and meticulous. The content is extensive. It's both heart-wrenching and saccharine. It features a younger man/older woman dynamic.

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