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. 51 重 Reborn as a Concubine: I Want to Leave the Palace 重生之宠妃要出宫 The Shrimp Flew Away虾仁飞了Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted The heroine's family depends on an ambitious prince who plots to usurp the throne, yet she falls in love with the emperor. In her previous life, her family was destroyed, and she died in despair in the Cold Palace. After being reborn, she decides to steer clear of trouble and live peacefully with her family. But as an ordinary person, she is merely a pawn in the hands of those in power. When she chooses love once more, how will she fight against fate? 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Beautiful novels about imperial concubines

2. 52 白 The White Lotus’s Diary of Stealing Someone’s Man and Taking His Place 白莲花挖墙脚上位日记 Two Taels of Beef Soup二两牛肉汤Female-Channel Fanfiction675k WordsOngoing She was the only Chaos Lotus to bloom at the dawn of heaven and earth, born from the mingling of pure and turbid energies. She survived and grew by absorbing the turbid energy between heaven and earth. After ten million years, she finally took human form and entered the world to undergo a tribulation. But because of King You of Zhou, her tribulation failed, and the Heavenly Dao rejected her, leaving her unable to become a god. To attain godhood, she binds herself to a wicked System and begins br 11.7kReads8.8Score457Shelves

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   The female supporting character in a novel where the emperor steals the wife of his subject, starting from chapter 238. I like this kind of foolish but really beautiful female lead, haha. This world is quite interesting. The story is set in a novel where the emperor steals the wife of his subject, and the female lead is the concubine (she should be the wife). She is beautiful but really simple and foolish, haha ​​[facepalm]. The male leads dote on the female lead. It involves force and coercion, but it's also quite sweet. It's a 1v2 story, so it's quite interesting.

3. 53 锦 The Lucky Carp Maid Is No Easy Mark, and the Mad Crown Prince Begs for a Hug with Red-Rimmed Eyes! 锦鲤丫鬟难惹，疯太子红眼求抱！ Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance320k WordsOngoing [Palace and Household Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing + Historical Romance + Face-Slapping Wish Fulfillment + Protective Hero + Lucky Charm + Both Pure + One-on-One Romance + Intense Push and Pull + Strong Female Lead] Rumor has it that Crown Prince Xiao Hanjin of the Great Yuan Dynasty is a bloodthirsty madman who recognizes no family. Anyone who comes within three feet of him is as good as dead. Until one day, the palace attendants nervously open the study door and catch the notoriou 52Reads—Score107Shelves

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   No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Admiration]

4. 54 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.1kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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   Ahh, this is so good! Although the female lead isn't the legal wife, the male lead never lets her suffer any hardship, spoiling her completely. "Has your family arranged a wife for you?" "Yes." "A wife is what marriage is about. Since you can only take me as a concubine, why do you say you want to marry me?" "It's me who wants to marry you." Su Ling was silent for a moment. "If she intentionally makes things difficult for me, will you protect me?" "Yes."

5. 55 我 With the Beloved Empress System, I Become the Prince's Favorite 我靠宠后系统，被王爷宠上天 Sweet Nine with Sugar甜九加糖Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, sweet story] Gu Qingmei wakes up one morning to discover that she has transmigrated into the body of a palace selection candidate with the same name. “Ding! The Beloved Empress System is online. Our goal: defeat every obstacle and claim the throne of Empress!” Gu Qingmei looks at the emperor across from her, carefully holding out the imperial seal, and smiles alluringly. That was easier than expected. Xie Lang looks at the young woman in front of him, who's angry with him, a 704Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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   🌈These three books all have incredibly doting male leads, and the female leads aren't even the legal wives. I especially love the second one! [Admiration][Admiration] The female lead is a cunning little devil, and the male lead is completely under her thumb 🤏🏻. I love it! [Laughing]

6. 56 娇 The Pretty Palace Maid's Step-by-Step Rise to Empress 娇娇宫女，步步为后 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue / not both partners’ first time / devoted love in the later story / not a strong heroine; the female lead cries easily and isn’t particularly clever, so don’t expect too much!] After three years in the palace, Yue Li has worked carefully and waited for a chance at promotion. Just before she is promoted, a palace maid sharing her room is sentenced to death for offending a consort. Thunder crashes and rain pours that night as blood spatters everywhere. Terrified, Yue Li cannot sle 23.4kReads9.3Score10.4kShelves

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   The first book's female protagonist starts as a lowly palace maid. At first, it seemed like the emperor was going to have a "raising" relationship with her, but he gradually tricked her into his grasp. The second book's female protagonist is orphaned and taken to her wicked aunt's home, where she suffers torment. Later, her aunt's family falls into ruin, and she becomes a lowly government slave, eventually being offered to the emperor. The female protagonist is very unhappy after entering the palace.

7. 57 侯 My Lord, You Have the Wrong Person 侯爷，您认错人了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted My Lord, you've mistaken me for someone else. 123Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Shen Qingxian transmigrated into a tragic novel, becoming a cannon fodder female supporting character who married the Regent. On her wedding day, she was used by her entire family as a stepping stone to climb the social ladder, stuffed into a bridal sedan chair and sent to the Prince's mansion. All the noble ladies in the capital were waiting to see her make a fool of herself, after all, everyone knew—Regent Pei Changyuan already had someone else in his heart, and marrying her was merely to appease the Empress Dowager's decree. On their wedding night, the red candles burned brightly. Pei Changyuan lifted his veil, coldly uttering, "I married you to give the Empress Dowager an explanation. If you behave yourself, the Prince's mansion will not mistreat you. If you dare to covet things you shouldn't, don't blame me for disregarding our marital bond."

8. 58 宠 The Beloved Consort Wants to Be a Vixen 宠妃要做狐狸精 Kaji Yellow Peach咔叽黄桃Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted A seductive, stunning, ambitious concubine with acting chops × the unruly, arrogant Prince Mu who always has her back and hands her the knife After a palace selection and an imperial edict, Cheng Rong went from being the daughter of a low-ranking eighth-grade official to the lowest-ranking concubine in Prince Mu’s estate, all thanks to her face. Everyone said that if she was going to be a concubine, she had to know her place, be cautious, and keep her head down. Cheng Rong pouted. “Is that so?” 8kReads9.1Score997Shelves

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   A seductive and beautiful, talented, and ambitious concubine versus a cunning and arrogant Prince Mu who supports her and offers her ammunition. Neither is a virgin; the story later focuses on the male lead's exclusive affection for the female lead. From the very beginning, the male lead protects the female lead well and dotes on her immensely. There are no misunderstandings.

9. 59 快 Quick Transmigration: Spoiling the Obsessive Male Supporting Character 快穿：在偏执男配心尖肆意撒娇 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Sweet, flirtatious goddess of the worlds + mad, lovesick male supporting characters + love at first sight + sweet 1v1 romance] They say the male lead belongs to the heroine, while the second male lead belongs to everyone. Wen Xin, cast as the heroine of a tragic romance, threw herself into the arms of the devoted second male lead without hesitation. “Male lead over there, don’t come any closer!” Who needs sweet love when only an idiot would go looking for heartbreak! * The domineering, loyal yo 25.6kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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   The female lead isn't the legal wife, but the male lead dotes on her immensely, so I have to recommend this book (Second World). The male lead is the emperor with a harem, but he's never touched any of them. The female lead is a concubine, but she doesn't want to be empress; she just wants to be a seductive concubine [facepalm]. So the empress position remains vacant, and the emperor even considered deposing the legal wife, which terrified all the ministers...

10. 60 快 Quick Transmigration: Hehe, Your Scumbag Is My Loyal Dog 快穿：嘻嘻，你的渣男，我的忠犬 White Grapefruit白西柚Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing [Theatrical heroine + one-on-one romance with a devoted male lead + the “scumbag” never regrets a thing] Every “chasing your wife to the crematorium” story has a vicious scumbag who puts the heroine through hell, along with a wicked female rival who stirs up trouble. Jiang Yao, a new employee at the Quick Transmigration Bureau, is tasked with playing the female rival and helping the plot run smoothly. But... why is your scumbag different from my scumbag? ⭐ The little tagalong has had a crush 41.3kReads8.3Score2.3kShelves

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    In the fourth world of this book, the female lead is a maid, and the male lead only loves her...

11. 61 掌 Springtime Passion in the Palm of My Hand 掌中春情 Lie Flat and Level Up躺平发育路Ancient Romance166k WordsOngoing (One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love Before her mother died, she told her: A face like yours is a curse in an ordinary family. Beauty alone is a losing hand. She refused to accept it. She refused to believe in fate. If she was born at the bottom, then she would climb, all the way to the top. She would abandon everything and use every means at her disposal. Everyone knew Wei Linchuan was a notorious young rascal. His aunt was the empress, his father was a marquis, and his maternal uncle 10Reads—Score101Shelves
12. 62 宫 Love Locked Behind Palace Walls 宫墙锁情 Mooncake Snowball月饼雪球Ancient Romance714k WordsOngoing [The rating is low because it just went up. Don’t let it put you off.] [The emperor, her childhood sweetheart × the aloof white moonlight] [One heroine and two male leads + women-centered story + powerful men bow to love + romantic tension + mainly Xie early on, then mainly Shen + fictional dynasty + palace intrigue] As a consort, Yu Qingqing has two men who are both exceptional in looks and build, putting her far ahead of the other women in the harem. Both men grovel at her feet, begging for th 2.4kReads8.4Score126Shelves

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    Born into a privileged family, possessing exceptional beauty, and being the emperor's favorite, Yu Qingqing entered the palace as a Noble Consort, with the title "Yuan." Her life as the most favored consort in the harem was remarkably easy; no one dared to provoke her. Yet, everyone in the harem saw her as a thorn in their side, a source of constant malice, and dreamed of eliminating her, the emperor's "beloved." They envied her, hated her, but no one ever considered or cared whether she truly wanted to be a Noble Consort. She could have spent her life with her beloved, but was forced by imperial power to remain in this magnificent cage, a canary in a gilded cage. How could her resentment be any less than theirs…

13. 63 雍 The Yongzheng Dynasty: A Storm of Reform in the Forbidden City 雍正王朝：紫禁城里的改革风暴 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical295k WordsCompleted Late one night at the Garden of Tranquil Spring, Kangxi died. Longkodo announced the decree, the Eighth Prince's faction stirred in the shadows, and Yinsi's brother Yinti confronted him in fury. The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, ascended the throne as the Yongzheng Emperor amid rumors that he had altered the edict and usurped the throne, facing the corrupt bureaucracy and empty treasury Kangxi had left behind. During his thirteen years on the throne, he was a lonely reformer: battling the Eighth Princ 3.1kReads7.5Score100Shelves

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    A captivating historical biography of an emperor: *Yongzheng Dynasty: The Reform Storm in the Forbidden City* [May you be blessed immediately][May you be blessed immediately]

14. 64 撩 The Alluring Bedchamber Maid Ran Away 撩人通房跑路了 Lie Flat and Level Up躺平发育路Ancient Romance404k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [1v1 + mutually devoted + sweet romance + money-loving heroine + pregnancy escape + the long road to winning his wife back] Zhou Xiaodie is a maid in the Northern Ning Marquis's household, home to the Great Qi Empire's God of War. Because she is so beautiful, everyone around her ostracizes her. Zhou Xiaodie has a lofty dream: she wants to seduce the God of War, Zhao Changsong, and become his concubine. The marquis's household has no women in its rear quarters. They say he h 232Reads6.5Score100Shelves
15. 65 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The female lead, a master of slapping faces, starts by announcing her engagement and humiliating her, drawing massive hatred from the very beginning. Her four maids come to the rescue, instantly turning the tide and delivering an incredibly satisfying experience. On the surface, she appears to be a foolish and useless legitimate daughter, but in reality, she's a cunning and ruthless post-apocalyptic special agent and leader. [Rolls eyes]

16. 66 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 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead isn't the legal wife, but the emperor dotes on her. The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, their misunderstandings are minimal, they're intelligent, not love-struck, and not naive or overly sweet. The female lead isn't a saint; she's the emperor's favorite concubine, and he later showers her with exclusive affection, leading her to rise through the ranks from second-rank concubine to noble concubine to imperial noble concubine. It's a historical romance, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, humorous and sweet, with elements of palace intrigue. Completed. Read the latest chapter directly.

17. 67 温 The Docile Side Consort Goes on a Rampage 温顺小侧妃杀疯了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊32k WordsCompleted The Docile Concubine Went on a Rampage 52Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 小 A Young Official’s Daughter Is Sent to the Prince’s Manor as a Concubine 小官女被指进王府做侍妾 Lemons and Oranges柠檬和橘子Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + raising children + foodie heroine + everyday family life + heartwarming] Shen Wanyi, the daughter of a minor sixth-rank official, is suddenly assigned as a concubine to the Third Prince, Yuchi Heng, who is barely noticed at the royal court. She wants no part in the power struggles and seeks only a peaceful life. But her master dotes on her more and more, until there's no turning back. She doesn't mind being spoiled, but she's even had his child, and the gifts kee 2.2kReads8.7Score180Shelves
19. 69 宠 The Pampered Concubine Is Sweet and Clever, and Coasts Her Way to the Top 宠妾又娇又会，完美躺赢上位 Qiancheng Xiaomo千城小墨Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted 2.6kReads8.3Score195Shelves

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    The male lead is a prince. To secure his favor, the princess sent in a stunningly beautiful, trained woman. She has a childlike personality, and the prince can hear her innermost thoughts, falling for this innocent girl. Jiaojiao: "Your Highness, I want to eat pig's trotters. I heard they make breasts bigger. If I eat them for a few days, my breasts will grow bigger!" Mu Jingchen: "No pig's trotters allowed. At least leave some room for your brain to function." The governess: "Jiaojiao, as a favored concubine, all you need to do is spread your legs. Never fall in love with your master, or your death is imminent."

20. 70 和 He Tucked the Divorce Agreement Into His Sleeve 和离书被他收进袖中 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊14k WordsCompleted He Tucked the Divorce Agreement into His Sleeve 116Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 帝 The Imperial Terrace's Charm: The Noble Consort Is Beautiful and Well-Behaved 帝台娇：贵妃娘娘她又美又乖 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + climbing the ranks and crushing the villains + doting romance. The male lead knows his own heart. He'll devote himself to her alone later on.] [The heroine rises through the ranks quickly at first, then more slowly later on.] [The heroine comes from a noble family, is the most beautiful woman in the harem, and already has two adorable children. The Emperor falls for her first and favors her from early on, before devoting himself to her alone in the middle and later parts.] By a 20.9kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    The first book is about Zheng Shuning and Fu Junyi. Note that the male lead isn't chaste, and the female lead isn't. If you mind, you can skip it. If not, you can enjoy the later part where the female lead is the sole focus of his affections. The second book is about Pei Tingyue and Xie Chen. Note that they aren't both chaste, but it seems like the female lead transmigrates after serving the male lead. The male lead is the sole focus of his affections later on because he initially used the female lead. Shen Yuyao isn't Xie Chen's white moonlight; she only uses the male lead. If you mind, you can skip it. If not, you can read it! The third book is about Shen Jiayu and Pei Yan. Note that the male lead isn't chaste, and the female lead isn't. If you mind, you can skip it. If not, you can enjoy the later part where the male lead is the sole focus of his affections! Also, after the female lead serves the male lead, the male lead doesn't seek out anyone else? Initially, the male lead uses the female lead, the concubines in the harem, and the court to maintain balance and power. There are a few episodes where Lu Zhaoyuan goes to see the male lead? Later, he falls for the female lead and gradually stops using her? If you mind, you can skip it. If not, you can read it! Anyway, I've almost forgotten about it, so I'm starting over. These three books are all by the same author, Mu Niannian! You can check them out if you like!

22. 72 逃 The Runaway Princess with Unmatched Strength 逃婚郡主，武力爆表 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance36k WordsCompleted The Runaway Princess Consort, Unmatched in Combat 84Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 娇 The Sweetheart Deliberately Seduces the Cold Emperor, and He Falls for Her 娇娇蓄意勾引，清冷帝王沦陷了 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + push and pull + seduction and rising to power + falling deeper at every step + devotion to one woman in the later story Loving her and knowing it + a man in power bowing his head for love * The short drama is out now. Search for “The Sweetheart Deliberately Seduces Him, and the Cold Emperor Falls” on Fanqie or Hongguo to watch the full series. * Pei Tingyue transmigrated into a book. She became a disposable consort in The Palace in Power. In the original story, she was simple-m 38.3kReads9.3Score4.4kShelves
24. 74 首 The Chief Minister’s Awkward Little Doctor Wife 首辅大人的社死小医妻 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊23k WordsCompleted The Chief Minister’s Doctor Wife Who Made Him Die of Embarrassment 58Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 75 入 I Enter the Palace and Rise to High Rank: As His Majesty's Cousin, What Have I to Fear? 入宫即高位，我是陛下表妹我怕谁 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + faux cousins + push-and-pull romance + winning hearts + taming a man Spring, Year Ten of the Zhaoqi reign. Shen Jiayu was summoned to the palace and became one of the emperor’s consorts. On the surface, the imperial harem seemed calm and peaceful, but beneath it lay tangled interests and hidden currents. The consorts schemed and fought among themselves, while the newcomers trembled with fear, terrified that one careless mistake would cost them their lives. Only Shen Jiayu s 240kReads8.9Score41.6kShelves
26. 76 两 A Love Across Two Lifetimes, as Pear Blossoms Fall Upon Your Heart 两世缘，梨花落君心 Shi Wan时莞Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted Shen Youli is reborn. She returns to the day she first entered the Crown Prince’s residence. In her previous life, she was timid and meek. Even though the Crown Prince treated her kindly, she was always cautious and deferential toward him. The Crown Princess smiled faintly. “Just give me a child, and your mother will be safe and sound.” Shen Youli answered meekly, “Yes, Elder Sister.” Her obedience brought her nothing but tragedy. As soon as she gave birth to a son, someone smothered her to deat 1.3kReads8.9Score106Shelves

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    [Just a rebirth story, no cheat codes, the male lead will dote on her exclusively later on, he'll spoil her rotten!!!] 🦋 Shen Youli was reborn. Reborn back to when she first entered the Crown Prince's residence. 🥀 In her previous life, she was timid and cowardly. 🍂 Even though the Crown Prince treated her very gently, she still treated him with utmost deference. 🕸️ The Crown Princess smiled: As long as you give birth to a child for me, your stepmother will be safe and sound. 🐇 Shen Youli meekly replied: Yes, sister. The consequence of being obedient and compliant was that 🌵 she was smothered to death as soon as she gave birth to her son, and her stepmother was already waiting for her on the road to the underworld. 🍃 Heaven did not forsake her, giving Shen Youli a chance to start over. Shen Youli smiled brightly: How have you been, Shen Ruyan? Your good days are yet to come. Aren't you trying to win over the Crown Prince? Then I will firmly hold onto his heart.

27. 77 穿 A Laid-Back Life as a Concubine After Transmigrating Into a Book 穿书成为妾室后的咸鱼日常 Rose and Begonia蔷薇海棠Ancient Romance645k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a book] [Everyday child-rearing] [No golden finger] [Not a clean romance, proceed with caution] Lin Siyao never expected that reading a novel would send her straight into the story, as the concubine of Prince Qin, Zhao Hanqian, who died in her bridal sedan before she could even enter his household. In this feudal dynasty, where social ranks are rigidly enforced, Lin Siyao has heard that another transmigrator was branded a demon and burned to death. She doesn't dare entertain 4.2kReads8.7Score285Shelves
28. 78 步 Scheming for the Emperor's Heart at Every Turn! Her Majesty Climbs to the Top 步步谋帝王心！娘娘一路扶摇直上 Ming Family Charcoal Fire明家炭火Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted (Not a pure romance with only one partner, palace intrigue, favored from the middle onward, and doted on exclusively in the ending) Wen Jing Tan went from a heaven-blessed darling to a confiscated palace slave, and had long since had enough of being beaten and cursed at. One day, she was framed and, by a twist of fate, sent to the emperor's side. From then on, she swore to become The Outcast, second only to one and above all others. She wanted His Majesty's favor, and her family to flourish! The 689Reads8.2Score107Shelves
29. 79 娘 The Empress Is Sweet and Alluring, Winning Favor and Rising to Power 娘娘娇软妩媚，一路争宠上位 Bell Meow铃铛喵Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (A pure palace-intrigue story, not a one-on-one romance, and not a mutually faithful pairing. Proceed with caution!) Bai Ruotang is the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the Right Chancellor’s household. At fifteen, just after coming of age, she is sent into the palace to bear a child for her legitimate elder sister and help her secure the emperor’s favor. Unwilling to be reduced to someone else’s pawn, from the moment she steps through the palace gates, she decides she will carve out 10.4kReads8.9Score1kShelves
30. 80 娘 The Consort Schemes Her Way to Power, and the Emperor Dotes on Her Daily 娘娘心机上位，皇帝日日宠 Ling Ling Yuan泠泠沅Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted Song Shiwei, a concubine-born daughter of the Dali family, enters the palace in place of her elder sister, posing as the legitimate daughter. She becomes a low-ranking Seventh-Rank Baolin in the harem of Qi Jing, the fifth emperor of the Great Deng Dynasty. With no influential connections or status, Song Shiwei initially just wants to coast through each day, checking in for the daily greetings. At least life in the palace has to be better than it was at home. But in the imperial harem, getting f 320Reads7.4Score—Shelves
31. 81 都 I’m Already a Concubine, So Who Dares Talk About Love? 都做妾了，谁还敢谈情说爱啊 Wait for the Clouds to Part and See the Moon守得云开见月明Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Household intrigue + clear-headed heroine + devoted love later on] (Also known as: As a concubine, all she wants is to keep her head down and live a healthy life) Song Chenchen, born to a farming family, suddenly becomes the lowest-ranking concubine in Prince Chen’s household. The secondary consort makes things difficult for her, the concubines trip her up, and the other maids are jealous. With no powerful family to back her, Song Chenchen knows that to get by in the inner court, she must keep 349Reads7.1Score—Shelves
32. 82 帝 The Emperor Is Aloof and Hard to Approach? He Lures Me to Share His Bed Night After Night! 帝王清冷难近？夜夜诱我共枕眠！ Thousand-Pool Moon千池月Ancient Romance549k WordsCompleted [Live-action audio adaptation available] [Reborn + Palace Intrigue, Not Both Virgins + Favored by the Hero Early On, His Only Love Later + Clear-Headed Beauty Rises to Power + Emperor Becomes Love-Struck Later] [Cool, Distant, Hard-to-Approach Emperor vs. Delicate, Soft, Clear-Headed Heroine] In her previous life, Lin Wanqing was kept outside the palace as the mistress of the younger brother of the reigning emperor. She thought they were in love and that she would become his princess consort. S 3kReads8.8Score343Shelves
33. 83 谁 Who Says a Daughter Can’t Be the Only One Doted On? 谁说生女不得独宠？ Wang Yu望语Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted She woke to discover she was the lowest-ranking concubine in the prince’s household. Su Lingxue was stunned. That’s right, she had transmigrated into a fictional dynasty, and into the most lowly concubine of all. Luckily, her original self was a merchant’s daughter, with plenty of money, shops, and farmland of her own. Faced with the undercurrents in the prince’s household, Su Lingxue decided to lie flat. Let whoever wanted to fight go ahead. She wouldn’t compete or draw attention to herself. Al 394Reads6.6Score—Shelves
34. 84 宫 Beneath the Palace Walls, I Seduce Him to Steal Her Favor 宫墙之下，勾他夺宠 Strawberry Fondant草莓糖心Ancient Romance462k WordsCompleted Original Title: The Princess Becomes a Favored Consort, Bears a Little Crown Prince, and Seizes Her Sister’s Throne. [Reborn + System + palace intrigue + aloof beauty + stunning beauty + sweet romance] An aloof, noble, one-of-a-kind ruler x a delicate, alluring beauty with an innocent sensuality … Once, she was his nominally illegitimate princess (a lie), and the only stain on his life. He sent her to a foreign land to marry for peace. From atop the palace walls, she leapt, thinking she would b 22.4kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    (There's a system, and it's great!) The female lead's previous identity was the male lead's princess (not his biological sister). In her past life, she was unloved by anyone, forced into a political marriage in place of her sister, and jumped off the city wall. Reborn, she decides to win the male lead's heart, making the empress and her sister pay the price. She uses her past experiences to make the male lead feel guilty, then her true identity is revealed, and he gradually understands his own heart, from which point he dotes solely on her. (Very good!) [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

35. 85 摆 The Carefree Concubine Becomes the Prince's Most Beloved 摆烂侍妾，成了王爷的心尖宠 The Lazy Cow爱偷懒的牛Ancient Romance135k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue + household drama + no System + satisfying read + doted on exclusively later] After transmigrating, workplace elite Shen Yanqiu became a concubine of Prince Jingbei, Xiao Yanran. The Princess Consort wants to keep me in line? Not a chance. I have the prince backing me up. That side consort just gave me attitude. Is she asking for a lesson? You want me to embroider and have babies? That would be a waste of my talents. I’m going to help the prince ascend to that throne everyone ha —Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 86 那 So What? His Majesty Dotes on Me Alone 那又怎样，奈何陛下独宠我 Moon Over the High Terrace月上高台Ancient Romance569k WordsCompleted The rating will rise once it’s posted + [A cold, devoted emperor and a dazzling beauty, an alternate dynasty, doted on from the start, both wholeheartedly in love and choosing each other] Jiang Yuexin is reborn. In her previous life, she and her best friend had both transmigrated. Jiang Yuexin became a consort in the palace who had beauty but no brains, while her best friend became the eldest daughter of a general’s household. She was breathtakingly beautiful, while her friend had only the rep 39.3kReads9.0Score6.5kShelves
37. 87 撩 After Flirting with the Emperor, the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 撩拨皇帝后，贵妃她不想负责 Butterflies Dance into Tragedy蝶舞成殇Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted Household intrigue in the beginning, palace intrigue later. Bai Zhi was the legitimate daughter of the prime minister. Though born to the prime minister's household, her mother died young and her father remarried. He doted on her younger sister, while Bai Zhi spent sixteen years unloved by her father and mother. Then an imperial decree came: the emperor had chosen her to be Prince Ying's concubine. Later, Prince Ying ascended the throne. "Your Majesty, this is terrible! Consort Xian slapped Lady 1.1kReads7.4Score120Shelves
38. 88 改 Remarrying the Crown Prince’s Father Reborn 改嫁太子他爹【重生】 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance738k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + palace intrigue + marrying the crown prince's father] The incompetent crown prince feared the Shen family's power. He listened to slander, falsely accused her elder brother of treason, and slaughtered her entire family. When she opened her eyes again, she was seventeen, in the year before she was to marry the crown prince. To save the Shen family, she had to bring the crown prince down. But the crown prince was protected on every side, like a man locked inside an iron cage. Shen Hanyu 20.2kReads8.7Score3.1kShelves
39. 89 咸 Will This Lazy Concubine Get Promoted Today? 咸鱼小妾室今天升职了吗？ Glutinous Rice Balls汤圆糯米团Ancient Romance896k WordsOngoing [Transmigration and rebirth, political scheming, palace and household intrigue, playing the pig to eat the tiger, not mutually devoted. The heroine pretends to be a helpless little rabbit as she schemes for power, gradually revealing her villainous side. The hero is career-minded and ruthless, using everyone around him.] Yun Jiaojiao transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking maid in Prince Ning's household. All she wants is to shut the door and live a quiet little life of her own. But the pri 18Reads7.5Score—Shelves
40. 90 勾 Seduce My Way to the Top: Your Majesty, I've Been Plotting This for a Long Time 勾引上位：陛下，我对你蓄谋已久 New Little Moon新小月Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book, villainess, revenge, palace intrigue, seducing her way to power] [They scheme against each other. She runs, he pursues, and she can never escape him] Blurb One Shen Jiaojiao transmigrated into a book and became the heroine of an ancient romance novel. Unfortunately, she was the former heroine. The original heroine, pitifully robbed of the male lead’s life-saving favor by the female supporting character. Heaven knows how miserable Shen Jiaojiao felt, transmigrati 16.8kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves
41. 91 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Wouldn’t Let Me Leave 入宫后，偏执帝王不许我出宫 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Not both virgins, not a strong heroine, a little angst early on, devoted love later] In the fourth year of the new emperor’s reign, Consort Duan died suddenly of an illness in the palace. At the time, Shen Jiafu was not yet fifteen. The Empress Dowager was from the Shen family. Half a year later, she summoned a Shen daughter to the palace to attend to her, claiming to be ill. Shen Jiafu traveled from Quzhou to the imperial capital. In public, she was gentle and well-behaved, like a charming flo 14.1kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
42. 92 揽 An Arm Around Her Waist: The Maid Is Sweet and Seductive 揽腰宠，通房丫鬟娇又媚 Serene Heart, Inked Words清心墨言Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue × no golden finger × reborn in the womb × reborn × both leads are chaste] To be clear, they are both chaste, truly chaste. The mysteries will gradually be revealed as the story unfolds. A clearheaded merchant’s daughter vs. a strategist Crown Prince Reborn in the womb, Lin Wanzhi did her best to become a proper young lady from a prominent family, only to die in the end amid the dark schemes of the inner household. After being reborn, Lin Wanzhi swore she would sett 148Reads6.9Score—Shelves
43. 93 病 The Mad Concubine Is Too Unhinged, and His Majesty Indulges Her Without Restraint 病娇贵妃太疯批，陛下宠溺无度 Guest from the Green Cliff in a Pillow枕中青崖客Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue | Scheming | Unhinged and possessive | Older man | Everyone protects her | Healing | Devoted to her in the second half] [Content warning] The male lead has a harem in the first half, but devotes himself to her alone in the second half. Readers who require a male lead with no past relationships should proceed with caution. This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story. If you like everything going smoothly, proceed with caution. Ling Qihe's birth mother transmigrated into a chaoti 26kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves
44. 94 妾 The Stunning Concubine 妾室绝色 Little Beggar Ya小乞丐桠Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted Lin Chuchu transmigrated into the body of a stunning concubine in Prince Qin’s household. Being exceptionally beautiful while holding the lowly status of a concubine was extremely dangerous. The favored and domineering side consort was out to get her, a reborn woman was scheming against her in secret, and the Princess Consort kept stirring up trouble. Living a quiet, peaceful life seemed all but impossible. She would face death with equanimity and fight anyone who crossed her! She decided t 95Reads6.5Score—Shelves
45. 95 皇 The Emperor's Cousin Says He Must Refuse 皇上表弟说他恕难从命 Coffee Chocolate咖啡朱古力Ancient Romance490k WordsCompleted [Completed] Younger man + sickly male lead + hapless cousins + a little palace intrigue + lighthearted Ye Su never imagined that because her fate was so strong, it would claim the lives of two fiancés, leaving her unmarried even at twenty-two. After her parents went to the palace to weep to her aunt, the Empress Dowager, it was decided that she would become a consort to her sickly cousin, the emperor. The reason was that a holy monk had declared Ye Su and the emperor’s destinies to be one strong 88.6kReads9.2Score10.9kShelves
46. 96 娇 The Delicate Little Cabbage Is Ravished by the Old Emperor 娇娇小白菜被老皇帝拱了 Meow Meow Monster Is Adorable喵喵怪可爱Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Sweet Romance + Alternate World + Fatherly Male Lead + Male Lead Is Not Chaste, Female Lead Is] A born workaholic transmigrated into the body of the prime minister’s legitimate daughter. At long last, all this incredible wealth had finally fallen into her lap. A doting prime minister father, a gentle mother, and a brother who adored his little sister. Power, money, and good looks were all hers. She longed for freedom and hoped to spend her life with one person, and one person a 14.9kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves
47. 97 娇 Endless Pampering: I Want You on Your Knees, Calling Me Empress Mother! 娇宠无度：本宫要你跪着喊母后！ Shallow Starry River浅末星河Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Sweet and wicked troublemaking beauty × Scheming, indulgent emperor] [Age gap, male lead has a past while female lead is chaste, one step at a time he falls, powerful man bows to love, sweet and satisfying with a hint of scumminess, happy ending] In her previous life, she was the Eastern Palace’s most spoiled and headstrong consort, yet died on the eve of the Crown Prince’s coronation. As she lay dying, she heard the Crown Prince sneer, “You’re nothing but a brainless idiot. What makes you thin 1.2kReads6.7Score103Shelves
48. 98 小 The Palace Maid Is Soft and Sweet, and the Emperor Cherishes Her 小宫女又软又娇，皇上宠她入骨 Silver Charm银娇Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [HE; a cold, powerful emperor VS a carefree little palace maid, not both virgins] A Zhi grew up in the palace and knew all its twists and turns. Her goal was clear: eat well and wait to die! Who could have guessed that one day, while delivering a meal, she would catch the emperor’s eye? Terrified, A Zhi packed her little bundle that very night, determined to make a run for it at dawn! But before she could get away, she and her pitifully small bundle were sent straight to Taihe Palace. Only after 21.1kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    1. This book is absolutely amazing. The female lead is beautiful and has a great figure, and she's a virgin. Her child is also incredibly cute. It gets better and better as you read on after the first few chapters. Synopsis: In the fortieth year of the Xihe era, Lüqing became a maidservant to the Prince of Jin. She knew very well that she needed to use the Prince's favor to give birth to a child as soon as possible, so as to secure her position in the Prince's residence. For eight years, she not only outwitted and outmaneuvered other women in the inner court, but also used every trick in the book to climb to the position of concubine, bearing the Prince four sons and one daughter. After the Prince ascended the throne, Lüqing rose from concubine to Imperial Noble Consort Ming, enjoying the Emperor's exclusive favor. —In the spring of the twentieth year of the Zhenghe era, the Emperor abdicated in favor of the Crown Prince and left the capital for Baihe City with the Imperial Noble Consort. Three years later, Imperial Noble Consort Ming, née Wei, passed away. The Emperor was deeply grieved and posthumously conferred upon Imperial Noble Consort Wei the title of Empress, with the posthumous name of Empress Yuanyi. Another year passed, and the Emperor, overwhelmed by worry, fell seriously ill. Medicine proved ineffective, and he passed away in the dead of night amidst a light drizzle. The Emperor and Empress were buried together in Baihe City. In truth, Yan Fuguang didn't understand love; he only knew that he wanted to share a bed in life and a grave with Wei Luqing in death. 2. Cute and slightly chubby Azhi! [Laughs] Azhi grew up in the palace and knew its intricacies well. Therefore, her goal was clear: to live a life of leisure and ease! But who knew that one day, while delivering food, she would catch the Emperor's eye. Terrified, Azhi packed her small bundle overnight, determined to run away at dawn! But even after packing, she was taken to Taihe Palace along with her pitifully small bundle. Once inside, Azhi discovered that their Emperor was a hypocrite! By day, he was a revered Emperor, but by night, he transformed into a wolves and tigers! The gauze curtains hung low, and the emperor gently stroked her cheek, softly saying, "My little darling, I give you my life." From that day on, Taihe Palace gained a mistress, and the harem gained a concubine. The other concubines could only watch helplessly as a woman of humble origins, orphaned and chubby, rose through the ranks, their handkerchiefs nearly torn to shreds, yet they were powerless to stop it.

49. 99 快 Quick Transmigration: The Alluring Concubine Captivates Hearts and Rises to Principal Wife 快穿：妾室妖媚，撩欲惑心晋主母 Song Shilu宋时鹿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration through palace and household intrigue, a wholly ancient-world heroine, a villainess focused solely on her mission, the Matriarch System, breathtaking beauty, a naturally seductive allure, a scheming green-tea vixen, not a sweet romance] Everyone says, “Beauty is a sin.” Liu Fuyin, daughter of a wealthy merchant, is stunningly beautiful and enchantingly seductive. Before she even comes of age, she’s a beauty capable of bringing kingdoms to their knees, and everyone wants to 12.4kReads8.8Score746Shelves

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    In every dimension, the female lead is a concubine. If the male lead doesn't submit, they'll be together forever; if he does, the father leaves but the son remains. The female lead is clear-headed and not love-struck. The author is currently on hiatus. 😭😭

50. 100 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 42.4kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves

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    Every female lead in these books is a concubine, but she's cunning and manipulative, completely captivating the male leads, who dote on her immensely! 🌸 So-called cunning requires beauty; she's a green tea bitch and a white lotus flower—she has it all!

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