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. 101 不 No More Slacking: The Prince’s Favorite Concubine’s Daily Grind 不当咸鱼，王府宠妾的内卷日常 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cutthroat household competition + no slacking off + ambitious heroine] Shen Wei, a die-hard rat-race fanatic, transmigrated into the lowest-ranking maid in a prince’s manor. Prince Yan held a position of great prestige, but all his wives and concubines had given up trying. The princess consort, born to a prestigious family, was as aloof as a chrysanthemum. The secondary consort wanted lifelong monogamy. The reborn woman had lost all hope in Prince Yan and was content to lie fla 67.4kReads9.4Score8.7kShelves
2. 102 国 The Duke's Lord Dotes Only on His Concubine Widow 国公爷独宠寡妇妾 Alice's Straight Flush爱丽丝家的同花顺Ancient Romance80k WordsCompleted After Lin Hui dies suddenly, she transmigrates into the body of Lin Huiniang, a widow in the Great Qing Dynasty. By chance, she becomes intimate with Li Yue, the Duke of Anguo and a leading figure at court. She enters the duke's household as a concubine with her son, and unexpectedly wins Li Yue's heart, beginning a life as his sole favorite. 3.7kReads8.7Score162Shelves

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   It's a beautiful watch; it depicts a simple, sweet, and heartwarming life. I stayed up all night to watch it.

3. 103 穿 Transmigrated to the Apocalypse: A Tough Woman and Mother 穿越之末世女彪悍为母 Huachao Baiyu花朝白榆Female-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + transmigration into a book + strong female lead + Qing dynasty + Ming dynasty + Song dynasty + Republican era + period drama + cannon fodder + female supporting character + raising children + adorable kids + face-slapping + palace intrigue + household intrigue...] Wan Shijiao was trapped in a desperate situation at the end of the world. With the last of her supernatural powers, she charged at the zombie king and blew herself up, taking him down with her. She thought she was wel 1.2kReads7.2Score129Shelves

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   This story tells of a woman from a post-apocalyptic world who transmigrates to the Dream of the Red Chamber and becomes Lin Ruhai's concubine. The female lead possesses extraordinary martial arts skills, essentially serving as the male lead's protector. Later, due to her merit in saving the emperor, she is elevated to the position of his principal wife and becomes his sole favorite. 🌹

4. 104 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 13.3kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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   Hehehe, the male leads are all super doting on the female leads. The first three books and the last one have some elements of forceful acquisition.

5. 105 穿 Transmigrated: The Concubine’s Daily Life of Favor and Glory 穿越之侍妾的荣宠日常 Xinxin Mu鑫鑫木Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + transmigration + reborn + light historical romance + no angst + simple everyday life] Chen Jiao transmigrates to an ancient dynasty she has never heard of. When she comes to, she is horrified to discover that her predecessor has just sold herself into the marquis’s household as a maid. An inauspicious start, so she can only take things one step at a time. Unexpectedly, at a banquet one night, a distinguished guest takes a liking to her, and she is offered as a concubine. 1.7kReads8.4Score144Shelves

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   🔥The female lead is not the legal wife. One night at a banquet, she is noticed by a distinguished guest and becomes a concubine. From a maid to a concubine, she eventually enters the emperor's harem. The male lead dotes on her. It's a simple and sweet story about daily life!

6. 106 宠 The Spoiled Concubine's Daily Death Wish 宠妾作死日常 Fine Dust Beneath the Moon月下微尘Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted You have to die once to realize what you’ve missed, especially in a back courtyard full of endless intrigue! Before the selection, Wanyan Wanxi was the apple of her family’s eye. After she was chosen and entered the imperial household, she remembered her mother’s teachings: respect the principal consort and tread carefully in everything. She never sought the limelight. But who could have guessed that this very respect and sense of propriety would lead to her downfall? Returning to the beginnin 3.5kReads8.8Score259Shelves

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   In her previous life, the female protagonist heeded her mother's words and was extremely cautious, obeying the mistress's orders. However, the mistress and the other concubines still wouldn't let her go, poisoning her while the male protagonist was away from the capital. In this life, she will become a favored concubine.

7. 107 暖 Fragrant Bedchamber: The Eastern Palace Concubine's Lie-Flat Life 暖帐香：东宫侍妾的躺平日常 Jin Yu锦喻Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted [Raising a child + palace intrigue + ordinary transmigrator + not both leads’ first love, but doting romance] Xu Qinglu was transmigrated into the Xu family as their legitimate daughter. In the tenth year of Chengde, she was sent to the Eastern Palace as a concubine. After a year of cautiously serving the Crown Prince, walking on eggshells, she finally became pregnant. Having a daughter was all she needed. She would have been happy to live out her days peacefully in the palace. But when her daug 3.1kReads9.0Score242Shelves

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   Xiao Rongyu wasn't the principal wife, but she rose from concubine to imperial consort, always living a carefree life. However, Yan Ziyuan consistently doted on her, and she would go to him to complain whenever she had a problem, always determined not to feel wronged. Even in the end, she relinquished the throne to his A Yao (the female lead). "A Yao can do whatever she wants. If you like it, just take it."

8. 108 穿 Reborn as a Dowry Maid, I Rise to Prominence in the Prince's Manor Through My Son 穿成陪嫁丫鬟，我在王府母凭子贵 Dragon Fruit Growing Toward the Sun火龙果向阳而生Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted After being pushed off a cliff while trying to break up a fight, Tao Yaoyao takes her last breath and transmigrates, reborn in the vast Hao Han Dynasty in the body of a maid who has been the Princess Consort of Prince Chen's dowry for three years. A little background: On the day of their wedding, Qi Chenyuan left Fan Qianyao just after they had completed the wedding rites and headed south under imperial orders to wipe out river bandits. Three years later, Prince Chen returns victorious to the 9.5kReads8.9Score681Shelves

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   The female lead rose to power from being a dowry maid, and the male lead loved to "torture" her. He felt he couldn't be as open with the original wife as he was with the main wife, and to say he loved the female lead more, he held back a bit, after all, he was a typical patriarch in ancient times.

9. 109 寡 A Widow, Alluring and Charming, Takes the Eastern Palace and Claims the Empress's Throne! 寡妇娇又魅，入主东宫，摘后位！ Lu Shili鹭十里Ancient Romance620k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple + marriage before love + raising a child + healing + happy ending] After two years of marriage, Jiang Nong finally gave birth to a son. Unfortunately, the child wasn't her husband's. Jiang Nong had no idea who the child's father was. After all, her husband was impotent, so they could only use another man's seed... A husband like that was no good. So Jiang Nong gathered her belongings, wrote a divorce letter, exposed the secret her hypocritical husband had hidden for half his l 6.4kReads9.2Score738Shelves

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   1. The female lead was married before and has a child, but the child is the male lead's. She later enters the palace to give birth to a child for either her younger sister or older sister. Initially a concubine, she seems to be promoted to the rank of principal wife later. 2. The female lead is a female official who is immediately granted the title of concubine. 3. The female lead is an illegitimate daughter; her father is a womanizer but still knows his place. The male lead is reborn and falls in love at first sight. She enters the palace through the imperial concubine selection and is promoted to the rank of concubine. 4. The female lead is reborn, and the male lead seems to be reborn as well. The female lead becomes the male lead's concubine again for the sake of her daughter. 5. Judging from the title, they are not the principal wife after their reunion, but this is a case of love developing over time. 6. It's a forced marriage, so she's definitely not the principal wife. 7. The female lead is sold and rescued by the male lead. The male lead is poisoned, and the female lead recovers from the poison and becomes pregnant. She remains a concubine and seems to never be promoted to the rank of principal wife.

10. 110 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 87kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves
11. 111 深 Diary of a Palace Musician 深宫乐师日记 Hot Enough to Drop热死个人Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhi, the head of the Music Bureau, unexpectedly becomes one of the emperor's consorts. She thinks her life will be consumed by the schemes of the women in the palace, but instead, she becomes the emperor's most favored consort. Jiang Zhi says, “This isn't what I trained for!” Content warnings: 1. The male lead is not a virgin! He isn't! He's the emperor! 2. The male lead is attracted to the female lead at first sight, while she falls for him over time. 3. The female lead always gets reveng 31Reads6.7Score—Shelves
12. 112 宠 The Beloved Consort's Rise to Power 宠妃升职记 Qing Ling卿绫Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted When faced with the selection, An Ruyi is merely a low-ranking daughter of a noble family. To avoid the marriage arranged by her legitimate mother, she has to choose between becoming another man's concubine and becoming the emperor's. Without hesitation, she chooses the latter. Backed by a golden finger in the form of a pocket dimension, she originally only wants to retire in the imperial palace. But even the harem is unsafe, and everyone can bully her. The emperor's favor only puts her in the s 2.8kReads8.9Score196Shelves
13. 113 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 18kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    Amnesiac, delicate imperial concubine x fastidious, aloof emperor – both are pure and devoted to each other! The female lead was a maid in a prince's mansion who wakes up one day to find herself the most favored imperial concubine in the harem (actually, she has amnesia) and has just given birth to the only prince! The domineering imperial concubine becomes adorably naive, and the emperor is completely captivated. [Sending heart]

14. 114 祸 Turmoil in the Six Palaces: The Mad Demon Consort's Daily Meltdowns 祸乱六宫：疯批妖妃发癫日常 Bing Xiayun冰夏云Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + male lead has had other women, heroine is chaste + doted on exclusively later + heroine is sweet on the outside but dark within, wicked and a good actress, occasionally goes off the rails, happy ending] With skin as pure as ice and bones as fine as jade, her beauty could topple a city, stunning all who saw her… That year, she entered the palace by imperial decree to keep her pregnant elder sister company. She never expected to be trapped there for good, reduced to a fish on he 8.7kReads9.0Score922Shelves

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    After reading this, I felt mostly heartache. In her past life, she was abused as a child, forced to be a surrogate mother, her beautiful bones were dug up and made into a bone fan, and her limbs were cut off and turned into a human pig. Only after being reborn did she become so ruthless. What did she do wrong? Just because she was beautiful, she should have had a wonderful life. 😔

15. 115 后 The Palace Background Character Is Done Being a Couch Potato 后宫小透明不想闲鱼了 Ink Leaves No Trace笔墨无痕Ancient Romance192k WordsCompleted Synopsis: In her previous life, Yu Yao was a nobody who died in a cold little room at Cuiwei Pavilion. The day she died, Consort Yue of Chunxi Palace was having a happy meal with the Emperor and her two-year-old daughter, the three of them enjoying a family moment. Yu Yao thought that as long as her daughter was happy, she would be content. As an unfavored nobody, she might only burden her daughter while she was alive. Once she was gone, Consort Yue could truly treat Mianmian as her own. A foste 19Reads7.2Score—Shelves
16. 116 陛 The Emperor Waited a Thousand Years, but She Refused to Enter the Palace 陛下等了千年，她却拒绝入宫 The Real Zhu阿猪本猪Ancient Romance464k WordsCompleted The rating is low because the story just started, but it’ll go up later! [Not a strong female lead! Not a wish-fulfillment story! Devoted to each other + past and present lives] [The heroine is weak at first and will gradually grow stronger. There’s a full section about her past life in the middle, and it’s a little heartbreaking. Feel free to skip it if you don’t like that.] In her previous life, after entering the palace, Jiang Yunyan lived in constant fear, terrified that the young, imposing 2.3kReads8.7Score182Shelves
17. 117 外 The Beloved Concubine 外室娇宠 Tan Yi檀意Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love + sweet romance + devoted affection + household and palace intrigue + the hero talks himself into falling in love] Everyone knew Cheng Yinyu was a peony fallen into a den of filth, dazzlingly beautiful and graceful, with nobles and aristocrats all vying for her attention. Who would have thought that on the day she came of age, Prince Qin, Gu Xingzhou, would beat everyone to her and make her his kept woman? To stay alive, she tread carefully, putting on a sho 3.6kReads8.9Score314Shelves

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    The story is a sweet and virginal romance about a courtesan named Cheng Yinyu, who is sold into prostitution. On her coming-of-age ceremony, she is drugged by the male lead, Gu Xingzhou, who uses this drug as an antidote. The next day, Gu Xingzhou redeems her and makes her his mistress. Cheng Yinyu uses her beauty and obedience to win Gu Xingzhou's heart. Gu Xingzhou is a narcissistic, shameless, sweet-talking, innocent, and adorable love-struck man. Cheng Yinyu is gentle, obedient, and has a bit of a temper. The story ends happily, without any conspiracies or a naive second female lead.

18. 118 侯 The Marquis's Delicate Jade Beauty 侯爷的碧玉小娇妻 No Sugar in My Cream奶油不用加糖Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted After a scheme goes awry, Li An'an, a maid, unexpectedly becomes pregnant with the child of the Marquis of Wuxuan. Their vastly different stations bring them together, and thanks to the child, as well as her kind and lovable nature, she gradually wins the heart of the lofty man. Note: This story is set in an alternate world. Please don't take the historical places and names too seriously; they're all made up by the author. 840Reads8.7Score105Shelves
19. 119 庶 The Enchanting Concubine: The System Insists I Become Beautiful and Win the Emperor’s Favor 庶女娇妩：系统非要我变美当皇后 Anna lloollaa安娜lloollaaAncient Romance312k WordsCompleted [System + Harem Intrigue + Beauty Makeover + The Powerful Man Bows His Head + HE + Male Lead Goes Mad with Love] [Not a pure relationship on both sides; favored early on, exclusively doted on later, 1v1] On the eve of the imperial selection, Shen Niaoniao, a concubine-born daughter, was threatened by her stepmother into entering the palace to help her legitimate sister secure the emperor’s favor. For her mother’s sake, she was willing to be a pawn, but she accidentally uncovered her sister’s pl 9.3kReads8.4Score1.3kShelves

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    The author himself is recommending this book! It's a palace intrigue story, featuring a system that makes you beautiful, a powerful figure being dethroned, and the protagonist being pampered from the very beginning. Those interested can check it out, and reviews are welcome!

20. 120 宠 The Arrogant, Scheming Concubine: The Emperor Is Reborn and Chooses to Dote on Her 宠妾心机又跋扈，陛下重生偏要宠 Jie Chong解虫Ancient Romance705k WordsOngoing (Just got a rating, so it’ll go up!) [A scheming, flirtatious beauty who wins hearts and acts spoiled VS a cold and ruthless man to everyone else, but a loyal emperor who comes running the moment his wife beckons] [Harem and household intrigue + unwavering devotion + exclusively favored from the start, fictional setting] [In a nutshell: She gets to enjoy the husband she trained so well in her previous life.] After dying from an all-night clubbing binge, a woman wakes up as a helpless baby named 34.7kReads7.8Score4kShelves

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    Both of these are the ones I found first; I've already caught up.

21. 121 将 The General's Sparrow in His Palm 将军掌中雀 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted The General's Little Caged Bird 148Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Romance, Sweet Romance, Satisfying Read | Arranged Marquis's Mansion in the Great Liang Dynasty: The entire mansion was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers. Red silk stretched from the gate to the main hall, and the dragon and phoenix candles crackled and popped. The congratulatory shouts of the guests could be heard clearly across three courtyards. However, the atmosphere inside the bridal chamber was as cold as a frozen pond in the dead of winter. The bridal veil had already been removed and tossed onto the dressing table. The bride, Shen Zhaoning, who should have been sitting demurely, was now lounging on the edge of the canopy bed, listlessly tossing peanuts around.

22. 122 娇 The Clever Palace Maid and the Cold, Cruel Emperor Who Can't Resist Her 娇娇宫女手段高，冷戾帝王不经撩 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Reborn / palace intrigue, not both virgins / delicate heroine / hero is a bit of a jerk early on, loses his mind midway, and dotes on her alone in the end] Yuan Qing was just a low-ranking palace maid. But she was born alluring and beautiful. In her previous life, the Empress Dowager gave her to Prince Jing as a concubine. Who could have guessed she would become the princess consort's thorn in the side, and that a bowl of poisoned soup would end her life? Reborn, Yuan Qing set her sights on the 5.8kReads9.2Score562Shelves
23. 123 离 After the Divorce, My Ex-Husband Is as Merciless as a Blade 离婚后，前夫他绝情似刀 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊8k WordsCompleted After the Divorce, My Ex-Husband Was as Ruthless as a Blade 1.7kReads—Score—Shelves
24. 124 出 The Night I Left the Palace, the Mad Emperor Took Me by Force 出宫当晚，被疯批帝王强取豪夺 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, delicate palace maid vs. cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is chaste + powerful male lead, weak female lead, and he’s completely unhinged + possessive love + a long road to winning her back] Yue Ling was a vain little palace maid. Hoping to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth, she seduced the emperor and worked tirelessly to win his favor, but still met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling saw things clearly. Rather than tread on thin ice in the de 26kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves
25. 125 狗 You Bastard, You Win This Time 狗男人，算你厉害 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted You Bastard, You Win This Time 3.1kReads—Score—Shelves
26. 126 误 A Beauty in the Emperor's Tent, Capturing His Heart 误入天子帐，美人惑君心 Bai Mingchi白明尺Ancient Romance281k WordsCompleted [Not a virginal couple / weak heroine / seemingly gentle as jade but actually ruthless emperor × delicate, soft beauty like a parasitic vine] At first, Ning Zhaorou only wanted to escape the predicament of being married off to a distant place by her stepmother. With no other choice, she accompanied the imperial party to the royal hunting grounds, hoping to secure a future for herself. Young General Chu was handsome and capable, and a trusted man at the emperor's side. Naturally, she thought he 6.7kReads8.9Score739Shelves
27. 127 侯 The Marquis’s Ears Turned Red 侯爷的耳朵红了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊14k WordsCompleted The Marquis’s Ears Turned Red 63Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 128 重 Reborn, the Noble Consort Only Wants to Be the Villain 重生后贵妃她只想当反派 Love Sleeping In爱睡懒觉Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + sweet romance + no angst] After being reborn, Ye Jiujiu takes her brash, don’t-mess-with-me attitude to the extreme: She kicks the meticulously dressed Consort Li into the water; She slips laxatives into the tea of the coquettish Consort Yun; She wreaks havoc at the flower-viewing banquet the Empress painstakingly prepared; The consorts all rush to the emperor to complain: The cool, dignified emperor says, “I established this harem solely to give the Noble Consort something to 3.6kReads9.1Score352Shelves
29. 129 师 The Way of the Warrior-Teacher 师者，武也 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Historical11k WordsCompleted A teacher’s way is the way of martial arts 1Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 130 作 The Spoiled Consort Holds the Emperor’s Heart All to Herself 作精娘娘她独揽圣心 Yi Jiu Lu宜久录Ancient Romance167k WordsCompleted (Don't click in if you want to avoid this: the heroine is a silly, naive sweetheart, she's stupid, and this is a practice piece. It's not good.) Nalan Cairen, spurned by the emperor for two years, has won his favor again! The news sent porcelain crashing in the harem for an entire day! (Any similarities are purely coincidental.) Nalan Huiyin accepts her transmigration without a fuss. The original owner was abused, left hungry and poorly clothed. But now that she's transmigrated here, she's liv 245Reads9.2Score—Shelves
31. 131 鸾 Shattered Mirror of the Luan 鸾镜·碎 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance27k WordsCompleted The Shattered Luan Mirror 57Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 132 贵 The Noble Consort's Thousand Charms 贵妃千娇百媚 Ji Nanzhi寄南枝Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Palace-intrigue novel + reborn black lotus heroine + exceptionally talented actress, rising through the ranks] [The male lead has consorts at first. After falling for the heroine, he favors her, makes her his sole favorite, and eventually dismisses his harem. One-on-one romance.] In her previous life, Shen Fu was a substitute for her elder sister. Her sister was the beloved Noble Consort, the most favored woman in the imperial harem, and lived in unmatched splendor. Shen Fu, timid and frail, ha 3kReads8.5Score334Shelves
33. 133 三 Three Customers I Can't Afford to Offend 三位客官都惹不起 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊14k WordsCompleted None of the Three Guests Can Afford to Be Offended 46Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 134 被 After She Was Stolen, the Chief Spoiled Her Rotten 被抢后，首领将她宠上天 September Wind S九月的风SAncient Romance660k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + lighthearted / The transmigrated heroine has no golden finger and doesn’t start out at the top. She grows gradually, and isn’t strong in the early stages. Read with caution if that bothers you.] A beautiful young woman from Jiangnan falls into the wild, rough lands of Mobei, where there are no rules of propriety. The moment she steps foot there, she is “snatched up as a bride.” “You’re a beauty when you keep quiet, but once you speak, you can choke a man to death. You can’t carr 1.5kReads8.8Score102Shelves
35. 135 姐 My Sister Died, and He Married Me 姐姐死了，他娶了我 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊26k WordsCompleted After My Sister Died, He Married Me 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
36. 136 逃 Caught While Escaping the Palace! The Emperor Pulls Her Close and Whispers Comfortingly 逃宫被抓！陛下搂住小声哄 Xu Xuhuaiyang栩栩淮阳Ancient Romance491k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Down-and-Out Scheming Prince & Beautiful, Sweet Tea Artist] Lin Mo's heart condition flares up after the fake heiress and her biased parents drive her to the brink. When she opens her eyes again, she's become the male lead's scheming concubine. In her original life, she betrayed the down-and-out prince and was eventually drowned in a pond and fed to the fish. She's afraid of water, and even more afraid of dying. From then on, she clings to the prince, determined to be utterly loyal a 32.4kReads8.7Score5.4kShelves

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    The male lead is a prince, and Cha Cha is incredibly clingy to the female lead, wanting to kiss her all the time; it's so sweet it's almost cloying.

37. 137 傻 My Foolish Husband 傻相公 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊19k WordsCompleted My Foolish Husband 28Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 138 侧 The Side Consort Is Sweet and Gentle, and the Coldhearted Crown Prince Can't Get Enough 侧妃娇软，薄情太子轻点宠 Just Like This就酱籽Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Palace Intrigue + Plot Buff + HE + Both Leads Are Sexually Inexperienced + Male Lead Is Coldhearted and Applies Double Standards] [Content warnings: The heroine is no saint + she forces the male lead to remain sexually inexperienced + the male lead is utterly lovestruck] The second after Yu Li received the Best Newcomer Award, she transmigrated into a palace-intrigue novel. She became Shen Lichu, a disposable supporting female character with nothing but beauty and fam 298Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] The male lead has a legal wife, but it's practically a formality. He's cold-hearted and hypocritical towards other women, but he dotes on the female lead and protects her at all times. The female lead isn't a saint; she can be ruthless when necessary, single-mindedly pursuing the emperor's favor and determined to become the most favored concubine. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

39. 139 穿 Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty: Yongzheng's Precious Darling 穿越清朝：雍正的心头宝 Little Lan Meow兰小喵Ancient Romance391k WordsCompleted After experiencing the Kangxi era, apocalyptic big shot Ye Wanyan was supposed to end up in a matriarchal society, but a rift in time and space sent her transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty once again. She was the legitimate daughter of the wealthiest family in Jiangnan. Since she had plenty of money and her parents and brothers could take care of things, she planned to laze around and treat it like a vacation. But things didn’t go as she hoped. Yinzhen fell in love with Ye Wanyan at first sight. 5.4kReads7.5Score754Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates with a system, loves freedom, enjoys sleeping in late, and even keeps several tigers 🐅🐅🐅. She's incredibly beautiful and possesses superb martial arts skills (it's a bit of a shame she doesn't reveal this). The Fourth Prince falls head over heels for her at first sight and tries everything to marry her, including coercion and bribery. However, he promises her that she'll be his only one, and he keeps his promise. They even have two sets of twins, and the two are very much in love. [Already hooked][Already hooked]

40. 140 东 Beauty of the Eastern Palace: The Crown Prince Bows to Pamper Her 东宫美人！太子殿下折腰宠！ Step by Step, No, No步步要不不Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out and isn't very high yet, but do come take a look, darlings! It's unbelievably sweet.] He is Xiao Jingzhan, Crown Prince of the realm, wielding immense power and unmatched in wisdom. He commands the court with ease, yet remains cool and restrained, with no interest in women. Everyone praises him as the perfect heir to the throne. That is, until he meets her! From then on, he calls her “Good Girl.” She becomes the one dearest to his heart, his only weakness! She is Su Jin 496Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Recommended daily updated ancient Chinese romance novels with sweetness and no angst! 1V1, both leads are virgins + mutual love, super sweet! The female lead isn't the legal wife at the beginning, the male lead is exceptionally powerful and dotes on her exclusively, planning everything for her and protecting her well. The female lead is a wise and beautiful woman 💕 The male lead is injured outside the palace and is rescued by the female lead, falling in love at first sight. He brings her into the palace, thus beginning his path of exclusive love. There's only one small misunderstanding in the entire story, but it's quickly resolved; the rest of the story is filled with an overwhelming sweetness. The author's writing is amazing, the characters are vivid, the language is classically elegant, and the details are incredibly delicate and captivating, with every line brimming with ancient charm and tenderness. The male lead, as the crown prince, is almost perfect—he falls in love with the female lead at first sight and cherishes her dearly. Every affectionate term he uses for her is filled with boundless doting. He not only plans everything meticulously for her but also understands, respects, and cherishes her, pouring all his affection into her: loving what she loves, spoiling her to the bone, and never showing any interest in or closeness to the concubines in the Eastern Palace, gradually clearing away all obstacles for her. The female lead, on the other hand, possesses both stunning beauty and a sharp mind, intelligent and insightful. She and the crown prince are mutually devoted, progressing from a concubine to a high-ranking lady, then to the crown princess and finally the empress, accompanying and supporting each other along the way. As a fan who has read the book countless times, I sincerely recommend it: investing in it is definitely worthwhile, and it remains endlessly enjoyable even after repeated readings!

41. 141 娇 The Delicate Concubine Wept, and the Paranoid Minister's Heart Trembled 娇娇外室一哭，偏执权臣心颤了 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple + food + sweet everyday romance] The third son of the Pei family, Pei Sanlang, was as refined as the moon and a gentle breeze, and scrupulously proper. He was the secret crush of the capital's noblewomen. Yet when this man, who kept his distance from women, returned from the south, he brought back a bewitchingly beautiful mistress. Xi Ning was that mistress. Everyone said Pei Zhao was peerlessly handsome, but only she knew that Pei Zhao had bought her to conceal his "condition. 6.4kReads8.9Score440Shelves

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    1. Pei Sanlang is a man of integrity and purity, the object of affection for many noble ladies in the capital. He is aloof from women, while the female lead is a seductive mistress. 2. The male lead dotes on the female lead. She is not a saint; she can be ruthless when necessary. She is devoted to the male lead's affections and aspires to be the most favored concubine in the harem.

42. 142 东 The Eastern Palace’s Hidden Darling 东宫藏娇 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet, imaginative historical romance + Pursuing his wife through live comments + A forced romance that turns mutual + A beautiful airhead + A sinister crown prince + The real and fake heiress] To earn money for her seriously ill mother and her injured brother, desperate Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into slavery at the Eastern Palace. Her pretty face and timid, trouble-avoiding nature earned her a place serving in the Crown Prince's study, assigned by the steward. Her daily chores were simple: gri 4.3kReads9.1Score316Shelves

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    "This one... This one... The female lead is a concubine, but the male lead dotes on her exclusively." Chu Yunzheng leaned back on the bed, his words full of gentle persuasion. He stroked Jiao Jiao's head with both hands, tilting his head back to enjoy the ultimate experience only found in storybooks. A picture book for teaching princes in the deep palace—truly not deceiving the Crown Prince! "Good girl, get up and rinse your mouth before you sleep." That 'thing' does have an unpleasant smell, which is undesirable in Jiao Jiao's eyes.

43. 143 生 Share a Bed in Life! Share a Grave in Death! She Can't Escape After Being Forced to Become His Wife 生同衾！死同穴！强夺为妻逃不掉 Round Little Egg圆滚滚蛋Ancient Romance373k WordsCompleted [Possessive love + classic melodrama + love that never comes with time] [A frail, beautiful woman who gives in after marriage VS a deeply devoted man with an overwhelming need for control] Everyone envies Lou Wantang. She’s only the daughter of a county magistrate, yet she gets to marry Prince Chen, a man of great power, and receive his undivided favor. But only she knows she was forced into it. In other people’s eyes, Pei Sijin is a man of noble status, handsome and strong, and a devoted, fa 27.3kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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    "The Wife Wants to Abandon Her Husband and Children? Then Love Her Until She's Terrified" The female lead isn't the legal wife, yet she lives a uniquely brilliant life amidst the power struggles of the inner palace and the domestic intrigue. The male lead is possessive to the extreme, spoiling the female lead to the extreme, but she's single-mindedly focused on "abandoning her husband and children" to pursue her career. High-energy plots abound, from strategic battles within the palace to emotional entanglements, packed with satisfying moments. Readers will appreciate the female lead's clear-headed independence while also enjoying the male lead's "wife-chasing" style of unrequited love. A 9.0-Rated palace intrigue/domestic drama with a happy ending, it's completed and worth reading—51,000 readers, you can't go wrong with that choice! "After the Demonic Consort's Rebirth, She Only Wants to Urge the Tyrant to Improve (The Demonic Consort is Charming and Alluring)" The female lead is a demonic consort, not the legal wife. After her rebirth, she's single-mindedly focused on her career—urging the tyrannical male lead to improve. The male lead's tyrannical persona is compelling, yet he dotes on the female lead unconditionally. The plot combines rebirth and revenge, palace intrigue, and sweet interactions. The female lead is charming and alluring yet intelligent, while the male lead's transformation from a tyrant into a doting husband is both exciting and captivating. A 9.1-Rated completed novel with 90,000 readers, this is a must-read for fans of the "femme fatale and tyrannical" trope!

44. 144 敢 You Dare Challenge Me? I'll Slap You Without Mercy 敢惹本宫？巴掌扇脸绝不手下留情 Born Goofy天生瓜六Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted After two years in the palace, Lizhu was still an invisible junior consort. Fortunately, her Phoenix destiny finally awakened, and Lizhu stopped holding back. At her first meeting with the emperor, she was promoted to Attendant. After her first night with him, she was promoted to Noble Lady. Less than a month after winning his favor, she was made the head consort of a palace. With dazzling poise, Lizhu embarked on the fastest rise through the ranks in the Qing palace, blinding the eyes of every 1.2kReads8.6Score116Shelves

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    ① From a maidservant to the Crown Prince's concubine, the male lead only has her as his woman. ② The female lead has the destiny of a golden phoenix and is the emperor's beloved. ③ The female lead enters the palace through the imperial concubine selection.

45. 145 九 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 31.7kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    ❇️❇️When the female lead first entered the Prince's mansion, she was just a lowly maid. Then she was favored by the Prince and became his concubine. The male lead is not pure, so please be careful if you are a fan. 🌻The female lead climbs the ranks step by step, just to better protect her mother and younger brother. In the end, she becomes a secondary consort. 💥After the male lead becomes the emperor, she becomes a noble consort. The emperor personally teaches her how to become a worthy empress!

46. 146 炮 The Cannon Fodder Supporting Character's Guide to Rising Through the Palace Ranks 炮灰女配宫廷升职日记 Thornwood荆棘林Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted [Easygoing, growing maid of honor vs. sharp-tongued, handsome but tragic Ninth Prince] [Both leads are devoted only to each other, one-on-one romance, steady power progression, sweet romance] [The male lead uses a wheelchair at first, but his legs will recover] Duofu is a palace maid. One day, she finds a book that says she is a cannon-fodder character, destined to die young after serving in the palace for less than three years. Duofu cherishes her life. She wants to survive, and she racks her b 90Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    These are all incredibly good books, though they're still being serialized, and they're mostly about spoiling the female lead. I especially love the first one [Please update more!][Please update more!][Please update more!] The female lead is a time traveler, and the male lead is reborn. After his rebirth, he cherishes the female lead even more, and the female lead has a free-spirited personality. The second one is about a pure native, but the female lead finds a book that allows her to know some future events; both are virgins. The third one is a bit short and might be a little awkward, but it's very satisfying; the female lead carries her whole family to victory. The fourth one is about a female lead who is reborn, and the Crown Princess is her older sister; she lives a carefree and unrestrained life. The fifth one is about a female lead who time travels to become a courtesan; the current progress is slow, but I still find it very interesting. The sixth one is about a female lead who time travels to become a time traveler with a system; the beginning is hilarious, involving possession of another's body, and the male lead is impure but dotes on the female lead. The female lead doesn't suffer much harm, and her status rises quickly. The seventh one has a female lead who makes you feel soft-hearted; after her rebirth, their love is even stronger, and the male lead unconditionally favors her.

47. 147 让 You Were Hired as a Maid, So Why Did You Choose the Palace Selection for Your Mistress? 让你当丫鬟，你替小姐选秀入东宫 Silly Lemon憨泥檬Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted [Devoted couple] [Fictional setting] In her previous life, Lin Yanqiu graduated from the acting program at one of Huaguo's most famous film academies. This time around, she transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor family: Her impoverished household had a grandmother so obsessed with her grandchildren achieving greatness that she'd gone mad, a father and elder brother who studied hard with nothing to show for it, a second brother who did nothing but practice martial arts, a pregnant mother, an 859Reads8.5Score114Shelves
48. 148 重 Reborn, the Beloved Consort's Arrogance Doubles 重生后宠妃跋扈加倍 Yangmei Smiles Brightly杨梅笑嘻嘻Ancient Romance601k WordsCompleted In the 18th year of the Xuanwu reign, fifteen-year-old Song Qingchen married the Crown Prince, Jun Zhiheng, as a secondary consort, following the Empress's decree to help her elder sister. After the late emperor passed away, Crown Prince Jun Zhiheng ascended the throne. In the first year of the Xuanhe reign, Crown Princess Song Wanli became Empress and moved into Fengyi Palace. Her younger sister, Song Qingchen, won the emperor's favor, was made a consort, and moved into Zhaoyang Palace. Song Qi 1.1kReads—Score104Shelves
49. 149 通 What Does a Bedchamber Maid Want? Money and a Handsome Man, of Course 通房图什么，不就图个财色兼得 Knowing Warmth and Cold知暖知寒Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Transmigration + Fiercely Protective Hero + Both Leads Have No Prior Relationships + Playing the Fool to Outsmart Others + Pregnant Escape + Heroine Builds Her Career Later] Liu Yiyi transmigrated into the body of one of the four concubines the Duchess of State was about to give to her young lord. For money and freedom, Liu Yiyi decided to compete for the position and become the young lord's favorite. - The young lord's grandmother: “The Pei family has never had a concubine 2.7kReads8.7Score374Shelves

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    [Ancient Romance + Time Travel + Sweet Romance + Wife-Protecting Maniac + Both Characters are Pure + Pretending to be Weak While Actually Wealthy + Running Away with a Pregnant Girl] Liu Yiyi transmigrated, becoming one of the four concubines about to be given to the young master by the Duchess. For money and freedom, Liu Yiyi decided to compete for the position and become the young master's favorite. The young master's grandmother: The Pei family has never had a precedent of a son born out of wedlock being born before the legitimate son. Remember this. Liu Yiyi: Yes. The young master's mother: You are a concubine; you must abide by your duties. If you have any improper thoughts, don't blame me for being ruthless! Liu Yiyi: Yes. The young master's fiancée: I am Ming-gege's wife; you are just a plaything. If you are obedient, I will give you food. Liu Yiyi: Yes. The young master's admirer: The young master will never like a lowly concubine like you. Don't even think about seducing him! Liu Yiyi: Yes. While obediently listening to the warnings from the other women, Liu Yiyi secretly plotted to save (or swindle) money. "You want me to be well-behaved? You want me to be dutiful? You want me to obey? You want me not to seduce the young master? Fine, just give me the money!" Finally, Liu Yiyi waved her sleeves and fled with a pile of gold and jewels, beginning a life of financial freedom. At three, he was chosen by the Emperor to be the Crown Prince's companion; at sixteen, he passed the provincial examination; at nineteen, he became the top scholar in the imperial examination. The young master of the Ruiguo Duke's mansion was always the "perfect child" in his parents' eyes, the object of every young lady's desire to marry. However, his heart was stolen by a lying concubine. Unexpectedly, after stealing his heart, the concubine ran away! Pei Ming: Didn't you say you'd be with me forever? Liu Yiyi: I was just saying it casually~

50. 150 王 The Prince's Mansion's Concubine Won't Fight for Favor: She Gossips, Raises Kids, and Coasts to Victory 王府小妾不争宠，吃瓜养娃躺赢了 Today Is a Good Day for an Extra Chapter今日宜加更Ancient Romance342k WordsOngoing Household intrigue and career advancement + palace power struggles + ensemble cast + many children + raising kids + daily gossip + play the pig to eat the tiger After Chen Miao dies from working overtime, she transmigrates into the body of a servant girl in Prince Ding's household in the Great Jing dynasty. From the start, she witnesses a stunning dancer being punished until she falls ill and dies. Then the new and old servant girls start fighting among themselves, and Chen Miao discovers that t 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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