The Heroine Isn’t the Legal Wife, but the Hero Spoils Her Rotten 女主不是正妻，但是男主特别宠她

1. 1 许 I Wish You Tenderness 许你以柔 Iron Horse, Icy River, Into My Dreamsx铁马冰河入梦来xModern Romance222k WordsCompleted Xu Qingcang was the commander-in-chief of Beicheng. He met Sheng Rou, a young woman from an ordinary family in Jiangling, by chance and took her as his third concubine. Sheng Rou was unwilling, but she had no choice, because she was already carrying his child… P.S. The heroine is a mischievous little diva and a delicate darling~ Sweet romance, no angst 6.1kReads8.8Score350Shelves

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   The male lead is the commander-in-chief of the Northern City. The female lead is not his legal wife. He is attracted to her at first sight and forcibly takes her as his third concubine, but he is particularly fond of her...

2. 2 快 Quick Transmigration: Everyone Knows I'm a Good Person 快穿：所有人都知道我是好人 Sweet Peach Peach Peach甜桃桃桃Modern Romance4.1M WordsOngoing Across three thousand small worlds, there are countless wicked women. Shu Jiao’s task is to make things right for the people whose lives were ruined by all kinds of wicked women. From then on... [World One: I’m a spendthrift? The nation will support me.] She’s kind, generous, patriotic, and beautiful. So what if she likes spending a little money? Let her have it! [World Two: The marquis’s daughter who lies all the time.] Lies? What lies? She’s so gentle and kind. How could she possibly lie? [Wor 130.2kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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   The seventh character is an arrogant and domineering concubine. The female lead is a concubine, but the male lead adores her. The legal wife and children are sidelined; he only loves the female lead. She is spoiled and arrogant, flaunting her status everywhere. For her sake, the male lead transforms from a spoiled brat into the emperor's most trusted minister.

3. 3 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 78.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves

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   🎐The female lead is the male lead's favored concubine, whom he has doted on since his time as a prince, all the way to the emperor's reign. He personally elevated her to the rank of Consort Chende, second only to the empress. Their son, Shidan, is also incredibly spoiled. The two leads' attitude towards the male lead is one of "You deserve it" and "I am worthy of him," making them a perfectly matched couple.🎐🎐Let's go, join Xia in exploring the world of the novel! ʕ ᵔᴥᵔ ʔ

4. 4 恶 The Wicked Supporting Actress Is Reborn and Wins at Life 恶毒女配重生后躺赢了 Bei Xin贝芯Ancient Romance622k WordsCompleted The emperor has never touched anyone but the heroine! One beloved consort in the harem + 1v1 romance + fictional setting. Meng Yan only learns on the brink of death that she's a supporting character in a sweet palace-intrigue novel. In the story, she loves the emperor, Lu Haozhi, devotedly until the very end. She diligently competes for his favor and tirelessly fights the innocent white-lotus heroine, only to land herself in the cold palace and die miserably in the snow. After being reborn, she 20.9kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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   The first book is truly exceptionally good. It opens with a story of unrequited love. The female lead transmigrates into the body of a beautiful but weak, seemingly insignificant cannon fodder character from an obscure family. By chance, she saves the crown prince, embarking on a path of being his devoted concubine, showered with his affections. The male lead is incredibly endearing; he's a top-tier character, perfectly embodying the power and influence of a crown prince. He always protects the female lead in times of danger, acting decisively and thoughtfully, never easily manipulated or subjugated by villains, and never allowing her to suffer any injustice out of necessity. Most importantly, he genuinely loves the female lead from the bottom of his heart. Even when someone disguises themselves as her to approach him, he immediately sees through the disguise. Both the male and female leads are sharp-tongued; their arguments are resolved within three chapters!

5. 5 入 Entering the Imperial Court 入皇庭 Little Fruit Pear小果梨Ancient Romance686k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possession, Obsessive Pursuit, Compulsive Love] [The Scheming, Stunning Farm Girl Is Forced into Marriage by the Crown Prince and Made Empress] In her previous life, Lu Xiaotao was an orphan who couldn't read, couldn't tell right from wrong, and spent her days groveling and throwing her weight around. After seducing one of the Crown Prince's subordinates and being abandoned, she became the Crown Prince's woman by a twist of fate. From then on, she served as his consort, reli 10kReads6.9Score791Shelves

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   Not the legal wife, but merely a shallow, ignorant, beautiful orphan girl who stole the Crown Prince's virginity. Imprisoned in the Eastern Palace by him, she indulged in nightly revelry and was casually granted the lowest-ranking position of Fengyi. This only woman in the Eastern Palace initially acted cautiously, but later, everyone could see that she was the true mistress of the Eastern Palace. Unfortunately, this book is very heart-wrenching, but it gets better and better as you read on; it's incredibly addictive!

6. 6 勾 Flirt with the Crown Prince, Become His Favorite Consort? A Piece of Cake 勾太子，宠妃？顺手的事儿 Snowy Dudu雪之嘟嘟Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, sweet romance, sweet romance! We’ll say it three times because it’s important] She transmigrated? And became a favored concubine to the Crown Prince of the Jun Kingdom? After waking up one day, Mu Wantang finds herself inside a wish-fulfillment novel she had read recently, as the Crown Prince’s beloved concubine. Jun Chengyan, the Crown Prince of the Jun Kingdom and The Outcast, is breathtakingly handsome, elegant, and incomparably noble. The original owner was beautiful, but not 24.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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   The male protagonist returns from a military campaign only to find that the emperor and empress have arranged for him to have a crown princess and concubines, but he doesn't touch any of them. A year later, he meets the female protagonist, brings her back to the Eastern Palace, and showers her with unparalleled favoritism. To make the female protagonist his wife, the male protagonist deposes the crown princess (who is not a good person). Palace intrigue + high rating + both protagonists are virgins + pure love + completed + transmigration. 🍓🍓

7. 7 夫 After My Husband Died, the Unhinged Crown Prince Lured Me into the Eastern Palace! 夫君死后，疯批太子诱我入东宫！ Spring Comes to Lianjiang at Night连江夜入春Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Strong, gentle blind woman X crazed, brutal crown prince] Everyone knew that Wei Jingshen, the crown prince, was learned and cultured, but also cruel, brooding, and cold as ice. No one dared approach him. During an assassination attempt, he ended up in a mountain village, where a country doctor saved him. By chance, his eyes met those of his benefactor's wife. Her pupils were pitch-black, her gaze unfocused and empty. Wei Jingshen lowered his eyes, his expression indifferent. What a pity, she w 2.2kReads8.2Score176Shelves
8. 8 论 On the Side Consort Who Gave Birth to a Girl Version of the Little Emperor 论侧福晋生了女版小万岁爷 Tang Tang Shui Shui L汤汤水水LAncient Romance639k WordsCompleted The rating has just come out. It'll go up later. Also known as The Empress's Road to Power Straightforward, easygoing concubine-born daughter VS scheming, overbearing Fourth Prince Transformed from a modern-day “wage slave” into a pampered young lady in ancient times, Baozhu could only marvel at life's twists and turns. Though she was a concubine's daughter, fortunately her mother was the principal wife's dowry maid. They had grown up together, and their bond was exceptional. Later, her moth 39.7kReads6.7Score3.6kShelves
9. 9 得 When He Learned I’d Secretly Taken Contraceptive Soup, the Powerful Minister Turned Dark 得知我偷喝避子汤后，权臣黑化了 Salty Fish Boss咸鱼头子Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted [Household intrigue + sweet romance + rise to power + age and height gap + a touch of healing] Tan Yin is the third daughter among the Song family's concubine-born daughters. When she was twelve, she accidentally ate crab roe and broke out in a rash all over her body. A plague was sweeping through Jiangnan at the time, and everyone feared it might be smallpox. So they sent Tan Yin to Puhua Mountain outside the capital, leaving her to fend for herself. Five years passed, and no one came to see he 15.1kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves

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   The female lead in this book isn't the legal wife; the legal wife is her elder sister. Upon returning to the manor, the female lead faces two choices: marry her stepmother's nephew, who becomes her brother-in-law, the Marquis of Zhenbei, as a concubine and bears her sister's child. The male lead dotes on the female lead from the very beginning; it's a very sweet story.

10. 10 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 545Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Completed, angst warning⚠️ Rating not yet available. Content depends on your tolerance; if you like angst, I'm waiting for a five-star review. A masterpiece of unconventional palace intrigue and power struggles. Detailed descriptions of palace secrets, unpredictable plot twists, clear logic, humorous daily life, intense power struggles, the female lead is ridiculed upon entering the palace, and she seeks revenge through her own efforts. No cheat codes, no time travel, no rebirth. She navigates the treacherous and dark harem. The content may be disturbing; some readers may be driven away by the emotional intensity. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women fight? It depicts the tragedy of ancient feudalism, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

11. 11 综 A Beloved Consort Across the Qing Dynasty Transmigration Stories 综清穿之宠冠六宫 Know the Elegance from the Sound闻声知雅意Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Silence is tonight’s Cambridge; breaking the silence is tonight’s climax! (Transmigration + space + System + no fixed male lead + strong female lead. The heroine transmigrates into the imperial harem as different women from various periods of the Qing dynasty, and characters from other dynasties may occasionally appear. If you don’t like it, please don’t curse me. I can’t win an argument, so just click the X in the upper-right corner. Thank you!) Su Zhi is tricked into binding herself to a Favor 4.4kReads9.0Score245Shelves
12. 12 娇 The Sweet Concubine Never Fights for Favor, Yet the Marquis Can't Help Loving Her 娇妾不争不抢，侯爷偏要爱 Half-Broken Gardenia半折栀Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted In this world, women are at a disadvantage and struggle to survive. Bai Sang is a lone orphan of the lowest rank, with no one to depend on. She’s at the very bottom of the social ladder. Fate is fickle, and she becomes a concubine in a wealthy, powerful household. She knows being a concubine in such a family is no easy thing. But after becoming one, Bai Sang’s life improves considerably: she has food, clothes, and money to spare. She thinks to herself, “Apart from having to deal with that man, i 6.8kReads8.9Score754Shelves

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    The first three books are readable, but the second one features a male lead who spoils his girlfriend to an extreme degree.

13. 13 父 A Son Brings Honor! The Reborn Tyrant Dotes on His Villainous Concubine 父凭子贵！暴君重生娇宠反派姨娘 Snow and Wind Keep Us Apart风雪不相依Ancient Romance2.4M WordsOngoing [Complete story + her son brings her status + male lead is a reborn hopeless romantic + obsessive and controlling + sweet romance + not a strong female lead, nor a good person + wins without lifting a finger + timid, but good at pushing her luck with the male lead] (The male lead isn't chaste, but he dotes on her alone from the very beginning.) (The male lead is extremely biased and holds her to a different standard. He thinks she can do no wrong.) Overnight, Song Yao goes from a lowly maid boug 44.9kReads8.5Score4.1kShelves

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    These are my two favorite male protagonists in this series.

14. 14 被 The Heavenly Way Tricked Me into Becoming the Fourth Princess Consort in the Qing Dynasty 被天道坑到清朝成了四福晋 Uh Uh Uh 666额额额666Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted While sorting through her parents' belongings, Su Youyi unexpectedly gained access to a pocket dimension. After discussing it with her husband, Zhao Zekai, and her younger brother, Su Zuoliang, they stocked up on tens of billions' worth of supplies. The apocalypse arrived just two days later! After finally waiting for the apocalypse to end, the three of them, all top-tier ability users, were killed by a magnitude-four earthquake!!! What!!!! Their deaths were the work of a rookie Heavenly Dao! 4.2kReads9.0Score379Shelves
15. 15 咸 The Lazy Concubine Just Wants to Cling to a Powerful Patron, but the Aloof Prince Is Hooked 咸鱼侍妾只想抱大腿，高冷王爷却被钓疯了 Seven An Coins七桉钱Ancient Romance589k WordsOngoing (Transmigration / palace and household intrigue / raising a child / doted on exclusively in the later stages / love grows over time / everyday life) Ye Qing, a notorious actress, transmigrates one day into the body of a concubine of Prince Jing, the fourth son of the Great Yue emperor. As a concubine, without the prince's favor, her status is even lower than a maid's. To live comfortably, she decides to cling tightly to the biggest pillar in the prince's manor: the aloof Prince Jing. Ye Qing pre 401Reads8.9Score—Shelves
16. 16 清 The Qing Dynasty's Cherished Little Gege 清穿娇宠小格格 You'er秞儿Ancient Romance546k WordsCompleted [Gloomy, ruthless, calculating, suspicious Fourth Master, reborn] x [Soft, sweet, naive young lady] The hero falls first. Lots of sweetness and doting, a devoted one-on-one romance from beginning to end. The hero is untouched in both body and heart. At first, he has women in name only and has never been with them. Later, he has no one else. Fourth Master: Yuanyuan loves me. Yuanyuan definitely loves me. I'm the one Yuanyuan loves most~ Mingxi: I know, I know. Go to sleep. Fourth Master falls fir 4kReads8.6Score247Shelves
17. 17 瘸 The Lame Prince Fell for Me, a Corporate Drone 瘸腿王爷爱上社畜的我 Chai Fu'an柴福安Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Completed] Bei Tiantian never had a father who cared or a mother who loved her. Dying from overwork was bad enough, but after transmigrating, she wasn't even a princess consort? A golden finger? Where's the System? With no connections, no resources, and no help, how on earth is she supposed to make money? She opened her eyes to find a poor princely residence, bland meals, and a creaky door. Life looked bleak indeed. But who is Bei Tiantian? No matter what kind of start she's given, years of exp 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm a concubine right from the start!!! [Angry][Angry] Hurry up and make me a wife!!!

18. 18 皇 Has the Noble Consort Left Qirong Palace Today? 皇贵妃今天出栖容宫了吗？ Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [☆No transmigration, no rebirth, and no pristine couples] [☆The romance develops gradually] Everyone in the palace knew that the person they must never offend was neither the pampered and fiery Noble Consort Hui nor the peerlessly beautiful Consort Cen, but Noble Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Lady Fucha. A consort's guide to survival: If you want to get ahead, never provoke the lady of Qirong Palace. She was the emperor's first woman, his companion and confidante since their youth; the mother 15.2kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    Everyone in the palace knew that the one you couldn't mess with wasn't the delicate and shrewish Consort Hui, nor the incomparably beautiful Consort Cen, but Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace.

19. 19 冉 The Empress Ran 冉后 Nai Nai J奈奈JAncient Romance376k WordsCompleted Ran Hu was made a Jieyu concubine as soon as she entered the palace. On her very first day, she was summoned to the emperor’s bedchamber and granted the title of Chen, cherished like a rare treasure. Her peerless beauty and her younger brother’s illustrious military achievements as Marquis of Chang’an gave her the confidence to act as she pleased in the harem. The two souls who had come from a later age ultimately left a lasting mark on this strange world. 4.6kReads9.0Score473Shelves

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    In this book, the female and male leads have an age gap. They've known each other since the female lead was little, and the male lead waits for her to grow up so he can enter the palace. He loves her very much and spoils her rotten! [Shy][shy] It truly shows that in the face of true love, I'd break all the rules for you! [Smirk] Highly recommend reading it! [Smirk]

20. 20 清 Qing-Dynasty Transmigration into the Red Chamber: The Tyrant Emperor's Favorite 清穿红楼：卷王皇帝的心尖宠 Sheng Sheng Isn't a Pigeon Spirit笙笙不是鸽子精Female-Channel Fanfiction352k WordsCompleted [Qing dynasty setting + Dream of the Red Chamber + male lead and female lead are both virgins + Kangxi is reborn + female lead transmigrates + devoted romance after they meet + not a childbirth-focused story + happy ending + not a strong female lead] [Heads-up: The timeline has been changed, with a few minor creative liberties. Historical sticklers, please don't scrutinize too closely.] The male lead is 33, the female lead is 17, with a 16-year age gap. From the female lead's perspective: What d 741Reads6.6Score103Shelves
21. 21 我 I Lie Flat on My Good Looks 我靠美貌躺平了 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both are devoted only to each other + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + mutual devotion] That day in the peach grove, it wasn’t the wind that stirred, but the heart… Song Zhaoyue was born into the body of an unfavored concubine-born daughter of a marquis’s household. Her stepmother forced her to marry a playboy who drank, gambled, and visited brothels, so she turned around and entered the palace selection instead! Who could have guessed she would be granted in marriage to Prince Yan, 35.3kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves

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    The male protagonist falls in love with the female protagonist at first sight. Through a series of maneuvers, he makes her his concubine, and then she becomes his exclusive favorite.

22. 22 清 In the Qing Dynasty, Everyone’s Fighting Over the Princes, So I’ll Choose Kangxi 清穿，都在抢阿哥，那我选康熙 Xue Da雪大Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted A master diviner transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty and becomes a plain, talentless concubine-born daughter whom neither her father nor her mother cares for. She enters the palace selection, and no one sees her as a rival. But when the selection ends and the imperial edict arrives, everyone is stunned: how did that little concubine-born girl end up with the highest rank among all the candidates? 9.7kReads8.6Score682Shelves
23. 23 别 The Other Concubine Crawled into the Grand Tutor’s Arms, Weeping 别家小妾，钻进太傅怀里哭唧唧 September Loves Barbecue爱吃烤肉的九月Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Age gap + sweet romance + restrained, proper, celibate male lead + sweet, money-loving female lead] Yao Niang never imagined that one day she would become entangled with the powerful Grand Tutor next door, a widower for many years. After all, she was a concubine in the Pei household! The timid concubine endured humiliation to meet him in secret, terrified that her master might discover them one day… 1.6kReads7.9Score162Shelves

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    At first, she wasn't even the male lead's concubine; she was the neighbor's concubine. The male and female leads frequently met in their dreams, and the male lead gradually fell in love with the female lead and wanted to find her. However, the female lead never revealed her true identity. It was only by chance that the male lead discovered she was the neighbor's concubine. The male lead used his power to take her as his concubine, and he watched over her every day, fearing she would cheat on him again. Note that this is not a story of two virgins.

24. 24 清 The Qing Transmigration Crown Princess: I Have a Lucky Envelope Group 清穿太子妃：我有一个红包群 SnowballS雪球SAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Not a historically accurate Qing dynasty transmigration story; includes original settings and will change the ending.] [Male lead is not a virgin; he has concubines. Clear-eyed, theatrical heroine + arrogant male lead. He loves her, but she doesn’t love him.] [Wish fulfillment, no angst for the heroine, novice writing style. Read with caution if that bothers you.] Shi Shuyao was framed by her reborn cousin and became the Crown Prince’s consort. As someone who had transmigrated, she knew the Cr 11.5kReads9.0Score864Shelves
25. 25 侯 A Dream of the Marquis's Household 侯门梦 Nai Nai12138奈奈12138Ancient Romance67k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast in a Marquis Household] [Slow-Burn, Dream of the Red Chamber Style] [Everyday Domestic Life] [Ensemble Cast] [The Rise and Fall of a Marquis Household] [Ancient-Style Marquis Manor] [Imagined Song Dynasty] [Everyday Food] Zheng Yonglong, a former courtier from the old prince's residence, is made a marquis overnight, and his grandmother, Old Madam Zheng, receives a second-rank title! The Zheng residence, quiet and neglected for many years, rises to become a prestigious marquis hous 121Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist was a concubine, but unexpectedly, the male protagonist was ennobled and returned to her hometown.

26. 26 借 Surrogate Motherhood? The Second-Time Bride and Beloved Consort Insists on Rising to the Top 借腹生子？二嫁宠妃偏要步步高升 Silver Terrace and Golden Palace银台金阙Ancient Romance626k WordsCompleted [A gentle, kind widow and an arrogant, biased emperor. Sweet, doting everyday romance, with little palace intrigue (the emphasis is on little).] The Yu family had three daughters, all beautiful. The eldest became a countess, the youngest became a consort in the palace, and only the second daughter returned home a widow less than five years after her marriage, with a little girl in tow. One day, the palace consort suffered a miscarriage and was told she would have difficulty bearing children in t 22.8kReads9.3Score3.4kShelves

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    🔥None of the female leads in these three books started out as the legal wife, but the male leads are extremely hypocritical and dote on one woman exclusively, caring only about her.🥰

27. 27 贵 The Imperial Consort Is Ravishingly Beautiful, but All She Wants Is Power and Wealth 贵妃千娇百媚，只求权势富贵 Fujiwara Tofu藤原豆腐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A mad, obsessive emperor with jealousy to spare x a consort who has renounced love and walled off her heart] [One-on-one romance + both reborn + devoted to each other in body and heart, in both lives] One-line summary: A story about an emperor who lost the love of his life, and how he slowly teaches the woman he loves to understand love, jealousy, anger, and longing. As the eldest son born to the empress, Qi Junyi was born to privilege. He seized power in his youth, was named crown princ 11.1kReads8.1Score683Shelves
28. 28 攀 Ascending to the Dragon's Heights 攀龍 Kaji Yellow Peach咔叽黄桃Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A flirtatious widow with a child ✖️ a reserved warlord who becomes the founding emperor [Complete] Lou Mizhi was born a woman who never learned to accept her lot in life. If she wanted something, she took it by her own merit, even if she had to snatch it away. Her first husband was short-lived and ill-fated, and his family wanted to burn her and her child to ashes? Bah! As if I’d let you! She hid her savings and took her child away from her late husband’s family. With no one to protect them in t 40.4kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    The female protagonist has a child with her ex-husband. After her ex-husband's death, she becomes a maid in the male protagonist's household. She is offered to the male protagonist by the mistress, sharing his favor with the other concubines. However, the male protagonist becomes increasingly infatuated with her, and they later plot together to seize power. The male protagonist repeatedly says that if the female protagonist were a man, he might not be able to conquer the country, because she is also very capable. Since she came into his life, he has only shown her affection.

29. 29 好 I'm Panicking! I Didn't Mean to Flirt That Much [Quick Transmigration] 好慌张，不小心撩过头了【快穿】 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Pretending-to-be-innocent seductress + Dark, scheming male lead + Best friend takes the place of the boyfriend + Sweet 1v1 romance] Hurting your wife feels good for a while, then comes the hellish chase to win her back. But if your buddy has his eye on your wife, he can scatter your ashes and step over your corpse to take your place. After accidentally binding to a win-back-your-wife System, Jiang Xin is forced to travel to different worlds, take the place of girls who have been hurt by scumbag 43.7kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves

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    Abusing your wife might feel good for a moment, but chasing her back will be a nightmare. And if there's a brother around who's after your wife, he might just scatter your ashes and climb over your corpse to take her place. [Smirk][Smirk][Smirk][Smirk][Smirk]

30. 30 丰 When the Voluptuous Beauty Pouts, the Stern Officer Blushes 丰腴美人一撒娇，冷面军官脸红了 Luan Jing峦镜Modern Romance677k WordsOngoing [Period setting, marriage first and love later, following the army, adorable kids, husband’s road to winning his wife back] The day after Shen Qingshu mailed a divorce agreement to Rong Jingshi, she began having one prophetic dream after another. She dreamed that her hypocritical, ungrateful stepsister stole the family heirloom from her, schemed to have her sent to the countryside, and tortured her to death in Heilongjiang, leaving her family ruined and slaughtered. When she woke, she heard her 15.2kReads6.0Score969Shelves

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    Shang Jianguo assumed the Shen family would compromise for the sake of their reputation. His wife demanded a dowry, so he smoked; she demanded a luxury car, so he smoked; she demanded the Shen family arrange a job for her, and he still smoked. He was absolutely certain: the biggest fear for factory directors in the city was losing face. Until Shen Qingshu coldly said she would call the police to arrest his son. He froze, quietly asking his wife, Li Xiulan, whose legs went weak with fear: "Old man, this eldest daughter of the Shen family is a living devil! Let's run!"

31. 31 暴 The Cruel Emperor’s Most Cherished One 暴虐帝王心尖宠 Yun Wu雲芜Ancient Romance128k WordsCompleted [A short, sweet romance] [Mutually faithful] [Yandere] [Favored consort] [His one and only] Song Yuwan enters the palace in place of her legitimate younger sister, hoping only to live a quiet life. But after a playful mishap, the all-powerful emperor sets his sights on her. From then on, their nights are filled with passion, and he gradually dotes on her until she becomes empress. 1.9kReads6.0Score113Shelves

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    Both books are incredibly sweet. The first book's female lead is rather indifferent; she's not particularly favored and just wants to protect her own little world. The second book's female lead is more spoiled and adorable; her sweet words knock the crown prince unconscious. Both female leads eventually become empresses. (PS: The first book's promotion is also very fast because the whole story is shorter.)

32. 32 东 The Eastern Palace’s Lovely Beauty Is So Sweet, the Crown Prince Spoils Her to His Core 东宫美人乖媚，太子殿下娇宠入骨 AAaquaAncient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Charming, weepy, airheaded beauty tames an eccentric crown prince] A month after Yu Jinhuan entered the palace, she had already become the emperor’s favorite. No one had imagined that the Crown Prince, who had never been given to romance, would dote on someone so completely, sharing every meal and every night with her. The reborn Crown Princess hated her to the core, and the other women in the Eastern Palace saw her as a thorn in their side. Yet Yu Jinhuan not only escaped becoming everyone’s t 8.9kReads8.3Score959Shelves
33. 33 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.3kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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    ✨ [Arranged marriage to fall in love, palace intrigue and family feuds, no time travel or reincarnation, both leads are virgins, they support each other through thick and thin, a tragic yet resilient and intelligent orphan girl 🆚 a composed and upright eldest son of a general's family] The female lead, though a concubine, harbors great ambitions and uses her intelligence to navigate the complexities of the world, knowing the ways of the world but not being cynical. The male lead is willing to exchange merit for favor, even enduring caning, just to marry her as his legal wife. Together, they resolve conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, resist the Empress Dowager's coercion, and ultimately rewrite the fate of their family. (Ps. Don't be put off by the title, the content is quite good)❣️

34. 34 娘 The Empress’s Peerless Beauty: The Cold Emperor’s Beloved Wife 娘娘绝色：冷情帝王的娇娇皇后 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + alternate history + exclusive devotion + childhood sweethearts + long-planned love + secret admiration] As the legitimate daughter of a duke’s mansion and the future crown princess, Li Yunshu has been doted on by everyone since birth. Everyone in the capital knows that no one can match Li Yunshu’s radiant beauty, and that her spoiled temperament is just as singular. Then, one day, the Crown Prince dies. The duke’s mansion, whi 12.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    This one is quite sweet; the emperor dotes on her exclusively, and everything he schemes for her.

35. 35 惹 Why Mess With Her? She's His Majesty's Beloved and His First Wife 惹她干嘛，她是陛下白月光兼发妻 Amidst Misty Rain on the Terrace楼台烟雨中Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted [A calculating, possessive emperor × a sweet, gentle beauty | devoted to one another | mutual healing | growing-up romance | two hopeless romantics falling for each other~] Jiang Yingli has spent four years as Prince Su’s concubine. Xiao Chenglan, Prince Su, has little interest in women, and she is the only concubine in his household, so her life is peaceful and carefree. She thinks things will stay that way, but then Prince Su ascends the throne. Overnight, she rises from a lowly concubine of P 55.8kReads8.9Score6.5kShelves

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    Both books feature a female lead who initially becomes the concubine but later becomes the principal wife, and both are virgins (I want to emphasize this!)!!! They are both extremely good; the male leads dote on the female leads, and the female leads are always there to help them—they're not just pretty faces!!! The writing style isn't simplistic; you can clearly feel the emotions between the young couple. Definitely worth reading!!! ❤️❤️❤️

36. 36 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 28.4kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves

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    A blend of palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, ancient romance, time travel, doting husband, and sweet romance. Su Yuan, reborn into the Great Sheng Dynasty where thinness was considered beautiful, grows up to be a voluptuous beauty, facing difficulties in finding a husband. Unexpectedly, during a selection of concubines, she is betrothed to Prince Pei Jingheng of Qin as a concubine. Resigned to her fate, Su Yuan plans to live a quiet life behind closed doors. However, she doesn't expect Pei Jingheng to be so handsome and discerning, not minding her being considered chubby by the world. Later, Su Yuan often rubs her aching back, secretly cursing Pei Jingheng—that dog-like man!

37. 37 难 Can't Escape! The Obsessive Prince Claims Me by Force 难逃！偏执殿下对我强取豪夺 Little Sugar Wants a Cat小糖要养猫Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted [Forced Possession + Both Pure + Sweet Romance + He Chases His Wife: Rough, Overbearing Man vs. Delicate Beauty] After being reborn, Fang Weimo, who had died miserably in a life of household intrigue, wanted nothing more than to live out her days in quiet simplicity and ensure that the aunt who had raised her had enough to eat and wear. But she unexpectedly returned to the capital, where the Fifth Prince, a meticulous man who was always off fighting on the battlefield, forcibly took her into his 981Reads9.0Score103Shelves

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    Book 1: Reborn, the female protagonist only wants to stay far away from the royal family, but she is still forcibly taken away and made a concubine, with no way to escape. Book 2: Initially, the male protagonist only cares about rules and regulations. Before marrying his wife, there are all sorts of rules that cause the female protagonist a lot of harm. In the end, he experiences a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario. Book 3: Transmigrated to an alternate ancient world, she only wants to live a peaceful life. Who would have thought that she would be forcibly made a concubine? She only wants to leave, but every time she tries to escape, she is caught again.

38. 38 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 57.2kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves

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    All three are excellent, and all are completed!!! Definitely worth reading!!! [Sending hearts]

39. 39 娇 The Sweet, Beloved Consort Who Bewitches Hearts 娇娇宠妃惑人心 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted [Not a pure couple; he dotes on her exclusively later on; a little palace intrigue; the heroine is a master flirt; story complete] She transmigrated from the modern world. Quirky and clever, she was also a brilliant actress. Emperor Shengwu could govern with effortless command, bring peace and stability to the realm, and win battles from a thousand miles away, striking fear across the four seas. He was an emperor who held all power in his hands and ruled over all beneath the heavens. Yun Mengq 51.6kReads9.3Score6.3kShelves
40. 40 清 Qing Transmigration: The Fourth Prince Dotes on Her, and She Has Multiples 清穿：被四爷娇养后她多胎了 Little Sugar Wants a Cat小糖要养猫Ancient Romance593k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + alternate Qing dynasty setting + household and palace intrigue + magical spring + gorgeous heroine] The heroine can sleep around, but the hero can’t! The heroine is both spoiled and beautiful! Historical accuracy buffs, beware. This story features coercive romance, no escape, and plenty of melodrama, with a small amount of hzc. A spoiled, universally adored heroine vs. a mad, love-addled hero who dotes on her alone, with no regard for logic. OOC warning. After accidentally trans 199Reads9.1Score—Shelves
41. 41 妖 After Being Reborn, the Bewitching Consort Only Wants to Push the Tyrant to Improve Himself 妖妃重生后，只想督促暴君上进 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance420k WordsCompleted [Publication rights acquired] [Capricious, wicked, silly beauty vs. dark, obsessive-love maniac tyrant] [Palace intrigue, not a pure romance + doted on from the start + not a strong female lead + a lovesick, unstable woman and a deranged man drawn to each other] Yueli was the top courtesan at Chunfeng Pavilion. She didn't want to be sold to the demon-like general, so on the day she was to leave the brothel, she timidly tugged on the emperor's sleeve... She spent three years throwing her weight a 26.2kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    Sweet romance novels, especially the first one where the male lead is the only one she loves from the very beginning. He's practically the epitome of a love-obsessed genius in the palace intrigue genre! [Facepalm][facepalm][facepalm]

42. 42 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 11.1kReads8.0Score519Shelves

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    The Canary: The female lead has a fiancé, becomes pregnant unexpectedly with the male lead, who is a powerful minister. They have an adorable child and are secretly married.

43. 43 王 The Prince’s Favorite Concubine Does as She Pleases, and Who Dares Oppose Her with Prince Jin at Her Back? 王府宠妾横着走，晋王撑腰谁敢抖 Mianmian Youying绵绵有莹Ancient Romance770k WordsCompleted [A Beautiful, Brazen Favorite Concubine × The Prince of Jin With Eight Hundred Schemes] Liu Zhiyi, the Prince of Jin’s favorite concubine, does whatever she likes and makes trouble for everyone around her. The other women in the prince’s household are mad with envy, while the principal consort can only suffer in silence. Liu Zhiyi, however, knows exactly how a favorite concubine survives: accept the pampering, pass the blame when trouble comes, and let the prince deal with anything that falls fr 10.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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    This is a must-read. Although it's a new book, it's very good. Fans of the female lead should definitely read it because she doesn't suffer any injustices. However, it's quite realistic, so the male lead already had a child before the female lead entered the manor. If you're bothered by the male lead's supposed impurity, you can skip it.

44. 44 入 She Entered the Palace as a Zhaoyi, Bewitching the Emperor with Her Obsession and Allure 入宫即是昭仪，又痴又媚紧握帝王 Quietly Draw Near悄悄靠近Ancient Romance465k WordsCompleted That year, she fell for him at first sight. She threw caution to the wind and insisted on entering the palace as his concubine, even knowing she was nothing more than a pawn he used to keep the harem in check. She was willing. Even knowing his heart held only the empire and Empress Chu, she was willing to be a reflection beneath Empress Chu’s feet. As Su Qingluan pursued the emperor’s love, schemes and intrigues unfolded in the harem, one step at a time. He once said, “You shouldn’t expect an em 1.7kReads8.4Score135Shelves

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    Sweet romance, the plot revolves around the male and female protagonists without much elaboration. The first book is about the crown prince vs. A maid. The second book is about the emperor vs. A noble lady (the female protagonist pursues the male protagonist, and enters the palace for love).

45. 45 重 Reborn: The Concubine Refuses to Enter the Household 重生之妾不入府 A Five-Million-Dollar Daydream五百万的白日梦Ancient Romance702k WordsCompleted [Older man and younger wife + reborn + no angst in this historical romance + lighthearted comedy + plenty of scenes for the supporting cast + active author] In her previous life, her family was convicted of a crime, and her fiancé broke off their engagement. Through a twist of fate, Song Yuzhu became the concubine of her former fiancé's father! Watching her former fiancé marry and have children, living in perfect harmony with his wife, she couldn't help but grow resentful and blame the heavens. 945Reads8.7Score101Shelves

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    🍁①In her past life, the female lead was the male lead's concubine, with a significant age gap. The male lead loved her deeply, but she only realized his true feelings upon her death. After being reborn, she willingly became his mistress, and the male lead doted on her immensely. 🍁②The female lead reborn and enters the male lead's dreams every day. He raises her from childhood in his dreams. Later, when she enters the palace, the male lead dotes on her even more.

46. 46 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 26.7kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing!!! The female lead was born a maid, then became a concubine, and climbed her way up step by step... The male lead is very pure and hasn't touched anyone else. As for how he managed to get away with it, you'll have to read it yourself [laughing][laughing][laughing]. The male lead is truly incredible; he's incredibly attentive and considerate to the female lead, and his character is exceptionally well-developed [heart][heart][heart]. I also really liked the male lead's brothers in the story; they weren't scheming against each other, except for the eldest prince. I highly recommend it!!!

47. 47 娇 The Pampered Little Noble Consort 娇养小贵妃 I Am Lingjun余曰灵均Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted Shen Si was only the daughter of a fourth-rank prefect. The only reason Prince Kang took an interest in her was her beauty. When she refused to submit to him, he framed her father and brother. Just as she was about to take her own life, unable to bear the humiliation any longer, the emperor swept her into his arms. To avenge her father and brother, she joined the imperial harem and tried every means at her disposal, yet still met her end there. Reborn, she gained the ability to enter other peopl 1.6kReads8.9Score115Shelves
48. 48 咸 The Laid-Back Consort: Rising Step by Step 咸鱼娘娘：步步高升 Melancholy Cantaloupe忧伤的哈密瓜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + palace and household intrigue + childbirth + doted on exclusively later] Jiang Wan transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking palace consort of an emperor with no children. To protect the people around her, she has no choice but to compete for a little favor. Who knew she’d end up giving the emperor a chubby baby boy! Emperor: “She’s the birth mother of my only son. Of course I have to protect her.” Who knew that all that protection would turn into affection? As Jiang Wan ris 19.3kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    The male lead is an emperor, and all the concubines in his harem give birth to princesses, almost making him a childless emperor. The female lead gives birth to a baby prince with her first child after entering the palace; he's super cute and quite vain [smirk]. Later, there are the births of Abe, Azhen, and Aqiang, and in the later stages, the female lead is the sole favorite.

49. 49 梦 Dreamed I Was Poisoned to Death? The Wicked Consort Goes on a Rampage 梦到自己被毒死？恶毒贵妃杀疯了 Pour Me a Glass of Green Plum Wine来一杯青梅酒Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Not a pure romance + an all-villain cast + a heroine who kills + an indulgent hero + exclusive devotion from the start] [An aloof, ruthless, pleasure-seeking autocratic emperor vs. an arrogant, domineering, viciously cunning consort] Emperor Long'an had ruled for seven years. What people talked about most was his unusual hobby: keeping all kinds of fierce beasts and wild birds. Little did they know that the creatures who caught Emperor Long'an's interest were all in the harem's fighting ring. E 20.2kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves

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    Especially in the last two books, the male lead is head over heels in love with the female lead, spoiling her from beginning to end. "What's mine is mine, and what's not mine, I'll snatch it away!" [Shy][shy] The first two are palace intrigue novels, the palace intrigue is intense, and of course, the interactions between the male lead and female lead are also very interesting. [Shy][shy][shy]

50. 50 重 Reborn in the Dragon Bed, the Beloved Consort Cries in the Emperor's Arms 重生在龙塌，宠妃抱着陛下哭 Staggering Along蹒跚行Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, sweetly obedient favorite consort VS a gentle, jade-like emperor who's sweet on the outside and ruthless within (they are not each other's first, but he dotes on her exclusively from the beginning to the end)] Jiang Shuyi's life as a favorite consort went smoothly for fifteen years. The emperor was gentle and benevolent, doting on her without restraint, and not a single woman in the harem dared challenge her. But she was blind to her own sister's treachery. In the end, her closest 100.8kReads9.2Score11.2kShelves

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    The female lead was bullied, and immediately went to the male lead crying to complain. So the male lead had to outwit and outmaneuver the officials in the court, while also helping the female lead find ways to get revenge in the harem. [Smirk] The female lead is a true favorite concubine; she's intelligent but not overly so. It's a good watch; I like it and will keep watching. [Smirk][Smirk]

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