Household-Intrigue Stories with Proper Manners and Etiquette, Like Real Life in Ancient Times 宅斗文，高门礼仪周全，好像真实生活在古代！

1. 51 棒 The Wicked Matriarch Who Tore Lovers Apart Is Reborn and Chooses to Do Nothing 棒打鸳鸯的恶人主母，重生摆烂了 Crow Blue鸦青Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ruan Yunluo, the eldest daughter-in-law and head of the household, cared for her mother-in-law during her confinement and raised her younger siblings-in-law. But because she broke up one “true love” couple after another, she was despised and died with regrets. Her brother-in-law resented her. Her sister-in-law hated her. Even her husband abandoned her for his true love. Reborn, she learned her lesson and decided to stop trying. Her brother-in-law wants to be a lovesick door 3.8kReads8.5Score430Shelves

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   Just finished reading it. Most of the characters are very intelligent, unlike traditional novels. [Got it]

2. 52 福 The Return of the Lucky Star 福星回 Yi Yuan亿圆Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted A fair-skinned, gorgeous, fabulously wealthy heroine versus a powerful, cunning, shameless hero Fu Xinghui, the legitimate eldest daughter of the Marquis of Shining Peace's household, commands a vast fortune. She is surrounded by riches and adored by all. Betrothed to the Marquis of Martial Peace for five years, she has supported his household behind the scenes and in public, made plans on his behalf, and even saved his life. Reborn with memories of his past life, the Marquis of Martial Peace 664Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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   The female lead is fair-skinned and beautiful, an excellent housekeeper, and a promising candidate for matriarch of an ancient family.

3. 53 贵 The Noblewoman with No Scruples 贵女无良 Slender Pear Blossom梨花瘦Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Li Jingyi has never believed in waiting ten years to get revenge. To her, a gentleman takes revenge from morning to night. You tricked me, bullied me, and killed me. I’ll take you hostage, escape, and divorce you! And in another place, there was someone else whose plans matched hers perfectly! 2kReads8.8Score235Shelves

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   Domestic power struggles... Not pure fantasy ancient Chinese literature.

4. 54 妹 Little Sister, Stop Competing. Your Elder Sister Has Married into a Powerful Family 妹妹别斗了，嫡姐已嫁高门 Li Wu礼午Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted Household intrigue + marriage first, love later + warrior x young woman Synopsis: Xie Yuxi had an excellent marriage prospect. Her unremarkable, illegitimate fiancé was far more impressive than anyone realized: without making a fuss, he had passed the imperial exam and become its top scorer. In the prime of her youth, she would marry a promising man who was everything she could wish for. How enviable. But after he failed to show up for their arranged meeting at a temple, the top scholar sent som 14.6kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
5. 55 朱 Tales of Love and Intrigue Behind the Vermilion Gates 朱门风月事 I Love Glutinous Rice我爱糯米饭Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Content warning: household intrigue and political machinations + ensemble cast + not an empowering female-lead fantasy + everyday family life] Song Wenjun died. She dropped dead while delivering takeout. A college graduate from a tiny mountain village, she never got to enjoy a single good day before she kicked the bucket. Luckily, she transmigrated. Into an entirely fictional dynasty, no less. Back when Song Wenjun was still alive in the modern world, money was tight, and the only hobby she co 58.1kReads8.5Score4.6kShelves

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   This! I caught up in just one day! I came here specifically to find his meal replacement. (Group portrait)

6. 56 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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   The first book doesn't have obvious palace intrigue; the female lead is incredibly well-mannered. The other characters are also very polite, and the romance develops gradually, which is fitting for ancient times! The second book has a very delicate writing style and a great plot. The female lead is elegant, knowledgeable, has a good sense of the bigger picture, and isn't just blinded by love.

7. 57 卿 My Beloved, Through Every Dawn and Dusk 卿是朝朝暮暮 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Shen Yunshu studied archaeology and had been working for just two years. She loved history, and her favorite dynasty was the Rong Dynasty. A few days ago, she had read an unofficial history of the Rong Dynasty's royal family. Little did she expect that after falling asleep, she would wake up in the Rong Dynasty, sent there by the heavens, as Shen Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family of Prince Zhenbei's residence. She had transmigrated to her favorite dynasty and become a descendant 24.4kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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   This book is incredibly good. Noble families and emperors all act in their own self-interest, but no one would abandon the greater good of the nation (except for the villains, of course). It's a group story, so just read it and you're done.

8. 58 病 The Sickly Young Master Is Reborn as a Rich Family’s Only Son 病秧子穿成豪门独子 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Two Male Leads366k WordsCompleted Perhaps because he was reborn with his memories, he was frail in life after life, and died young each time. He had been the long-awaited son, and he had been his father’s little darling. He had enjoyed the protection of older siblings, and he had also been cast aside like trash because of his illness… Then, suddenly, he became a healthy child. Perhaps it was compensation: he was given immense wealth and was born standing at the very pinnacle of life. He had planned to try living the kind of life 11.4kReads9.1Score757Shelves

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   He transmigrated from ancient times to the modern world as the only son of a wealthy family. His parents divorced, and his mother kept many things from him after remarrying. She even lied to his father, saying he wasn't her only son. His grandparents doted on him, but prioritized family interests—a typical Chinese upbringing that weighs pros and cons. The romantic pairing came out relatively late, but the daily lives of the two male leads and their brothers are filled with incredibly positive values.

9. 59 嫡 The Legitimate Wife: Everyone Else Is Worthless, but I'm the Real Deal 嫡妻：所有人皆废，我才是大佬 Your Lordship Smiles by the Rail倚栏君笑Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Lingmeng was the daughter of a tech tycoon in the modern world. She was wealthy, influential, and brilliant, with a doctorate from one of the world's top universities. Her biggest problem was that her parents had gone from urging her to marry to skipping straight to pressuring her to have a baby. Whenever that happened, Zhao Lingmeng wished she could become a mother without the pain. After her parents once again nagged her about having a child, she was so annoyed that she picked up a novel 3.6kReads8.9Score271Shelves

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   The female protagonist, a time-traveling character, knows that life would be difficult for women in ancient times after a divorce, so she actively seeks out powerful figures and her parents as her support. She avoids making unrealistic moves.

10. 60 云 Cloud-Swept Hair and Flowerlike Beauty: Reborn as a Force to Be Reckoned With 云鬓花颜，重生一世狠角色 Fu Ya付雅Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + household intrigue + strong heroine + one-on-one romance + all-out action + female-led growth] Warning: This is a story focused purely on household intrigue, with little romance. It is a coming-of-age story centered on household battles, and it starts slowly. This is not a fast-paced novel. If you prefer fast-paced stories, feel free to move on. Thank you. Born into wealth, she was nevertheless surrounded by people plotting against her. Qin YunyI never imagined that her devoted husban 596Reads8.5Score110Shelves

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    All are complete novels, so you don't have to anxiously follow them! The first book is pure, high-class etiquette; the fourth book, as the female protagonist disguises herself as a man and rises to a high position, meticulously describes the etiquette and manners of people from different social strata; the second and third books will let you appreciate how cunning and shrewd people in ancient times were, showcasing the myriad aspects of life within the bounds of etiquette and rules. In short, definitely worth reading!

11. 61 玉 Dreams Adrift on Jade Steps 玉阶浮梦 Durian Rind and Watermelon Peel榴莲壳西瓜皮Ancient Romance595k WordsOngoing The Shen family is a grand and distinguished house, its generations of civil officials and military commanders shining in the imperial court. The world envies its unmatched prestige, unaware of the hidden currents and careful maneuvering behind its power. Shen Qingyi, the Shen family's eldest legitimate daughter, was born dignified and refined, noble without being spoiled, a paragon among the young ladies of the capital. By imperial decree, she was wed to Prince Ning, a member of the imperial c 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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12. 62 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves
13. 63 高 High-born Matriarch’s Husband-Taming Manual 高门主母的驯夫手册 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted Cheng Zhao was granted in marriage to Zhou Yuanshen, the youngest duke in the realm. Zhou Yuanshen had a favored concubine with a powerful family backing her, and he was also entangled in an ambiguous relationship with his widowed sister-in-law. He despised the stiff, dull manner of noble-born ladies. And Cheng Zhao had received the most orthodox upbringing of all. Faced with the endless infighting in the Duke’s household, the concubine’s provocations, and her sister-in-law’s covert meddling, Ch 167.2kReads9.0Score25.4kShelves
14. 64 为 The Concubine's Guide to Self-Cultivation 为妾的自我修养 Yu Jian郁见Ancient Romance429k WordsOngoing Zhu Yan transmigrates as a merchant's daughter and becomes a pawn her family uses to avoid disaster. Her father sends her to Changning Marquis Xie An as a concubine. As a concubine, Zhu Yan stays true to herself. She doesn't compete, make a fuss, or draw attention. Who could have guessed that the Marquis of Changning would be so fortunate? When something happens to the royal family's only two heirs, the emperor chooses Xie An, a member of the imperial clan, to inherit the throne. If a concubine 6.3kReads9.2Score450Shelves
15. 65 侯 The Marquis's Eldest Daughter-in-Law 侯门长媳 Little Fish in the Desert沙漠里的小鱼Ancient Romance548k WordsCompleted On the outside, she's an adorable little white rabbit who inspires affection. Inside, she's a cunning little fox: shrewd, capable, good at keeping up appearances, clever, and strategic. On the outside, he's a gentle, gracious mountain deer. Inside, he's a fierce, selfish, devious, and vicious wolf. In the deep courtyards of the marquis's estate, she works her charms and gets along with everyone. She takes on the concubines, placates her in-laws, helps her family, and secures her position. What's 4.7kReads8.4Score256Shelves
16. 66 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Cunning, and Her Way with Husbands 嫡女善谋，御夫有道 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Calculating Earl’s Legitimate Daughter vs. Cold and Ruthless Heir to the Duke] [Power Couple, Sweet Romance] Shen Yunshu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Earl of Xiting, is the only legitimate heir of her generation. But her father, Lord Shen, favors a beautiful young concubine who has both a son and a daughter, while her domineering grandmother can’t stand her either. Always calm and unruffled, Shen Yunshu only wants to live a quiet life with her mother. Yet people keep trying to disrupt 9.5kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    In the north, there is an Apricot Blossom Lane, inhabited by earls whose ancestors held hereditary titles. The innermost household is that of the Earl of Xiting. Today, the Earl of Xiting's mansion is bustling with activity, and the Xianxian Courtyard where Aunt Ji lives is especially lively, with servants coming and going, their faces beaming with joy.

17. 67 如 Story of Yanxi Palace: A Name That Commands Respect 如懿传：令闻令望 Fu Yunyue扶云月Female-Channel Fanfiction348k WordsCompleted Just after issuing the decree posthumously granting Consort Lingyi the title of empress, Chairman Zhang blinked and saw a beautiful woman kneeling before him. For nine years, Yanwan had suffered the torment of poisonous mushroom soup and the Qianji poison. On the verge of death, she finally saw the truth behind everything… 456Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    These books all feature female protagonists who travel back to ancient times. They use their wisdom to gain a foothold in the ancient world and climb to the top step by step.

18. 68 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 81.1kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves
19. 69 华 Consort Hua Is Reborn and Can Read Minds, Sending the Entire Harem into a Frenzy 华妃重生被读心，后宫娘娘都炸了 Su Hanzhou苏寒舟Female-Channel Fanfiction446k WordsCompleted [Comedy + savage clapbacks + everyone adores the protagonist + everyone stays clear-headed + no romance + sisterly, not yuri + everyone gets chewed out, including Consort Hua + everyone teams up to kill the dragon] [Consort Hua is the villain from beginning to end, and the story is told from the villain's perspective. She keeps her head held high and never kneels.] [Everyone gets taken down equally, so fans of any character should be prepared before reading.] Consort Hua, reborn with the plot an 6.3kReads9.4Score826Shelves
20. 70 想 I Just Want to Lie Flat, but the Emperor Pushes Me into the Harem Battles 想躺平，皇上却push我宫斗 Wooden Raisin木提子Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted [An unconventional palace-intrigue story + 1v1 later on + a love-triangle free-for-all] The emperor falls first, then turns dark later [A beautiful, easygoing sloth consort who just wants to lie flat x a hard-working emperor who is secretly scheming and potentially unhinged] “Me, Just Looking for a Basic Salary and Slacking Off, Got Promoted Thanks to the Emperor’s Help” / “The Emperor Fights Palace Battles for Me Behind My Back” / “Consort Yao Doesn’t Want His Favor or Love, She Just Wants to R 8.9kReads9.3Score766Shelves
21. 71 青 The Childhood Sweetheart Consort Rises to Power, Her Goal Is to Become Empress Dowager! 青梅侧妃上位，目标是太后位！ Xiao Yan Wants to Get Rich小闫要暴富Ancient Romance593k WordsCompleted [Domestic scheming in the early stages, palace intrigue later; the leads are not both faithful~] [The heroine loves the hero but keeps her feelings in check, staying clear-headed and never obsessed. The hero cares for her, but as emperor he has to balance the court, and there will be no shortage of women around him. The heroine is special to him!] An unexpected imperial decree changed Jiang Qingyue from the Princess Consort of Prince Qing to his secondary consort overnight. The emperor’s favor a 4.6kReads8.3Score383Shelves
22. 72 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 1.1kReads7.4Score112Shelves
23. 73 奸 The Treacherous Minister’s Daughter Was Born Bewitching, She Just Can’t Help It 奸臣之女天生媚骨，真是控制不住 Old Sword God Li of Snowflight City 1飞雪城的李老剑神1Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted Chai Yuluan had a slender waist, long legs, bright eyes, and pearly teeth. She was born to be the principal wife and was practically destined for a privileged life. The eldest legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's household and the Empress's own niece, she had been groomed by her father to become empress since childhood. Her days were packed with lessons in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, court etiquette, and more. The only blemish was that the Prime Minister's wife was a second wife 1.2kReads8.3Score126Shelves
24. 74 春 Moonlight Falls on Blossoms in the Spring Courtyard 春庭月照落花 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The safe and smooth life of a noble young lady. Seen through Luo Yunchu's eyes, the colorful lives of those around her unfold. Everyone has their disappointments, and beneath every seemingly foolish decision lies the best choice they could make at the time. 3.3kReads8.0Score233Shelves

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    Beautiful, Xikang, the legitimate daughter of a second wife

25. 75 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 77.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves

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    ① The first half is a domestic power struggle story, and the second half is a palace intrigue story. It features high-ranking nobles, court etiquette, and the characters of the Tenth Prince and the Eighth Prince. Both the male and female leads are very attractive and the characters are very vivid.

26. 76 清 Qing Transmigration: After Raising Yongzheng, She Became the Winner of the Harem 清穿：抚养雍正后她成了后宫赢家 Yu Zhiwei予之微Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When she opened her eyes, she had become an utterly ordinary concubine in the Kangxi Emperor’s court. The one unusual thing was that she had a prince as soon as she transmigrated. With no status, no favor, and only a child to rely on, how could she survive in the murderous imperial harem? There is no decisive heroine obsessed with power, nor any sweet romance. This is simply a story about surviving and raising a child, with the goal of becoming a dowager consort and enjoying retirement. But 13.5kReads8.9Score1kShelves

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    Although the female protagonist is a time traveler, she doesn't act arrogantly because of her background. Instead, she is cautious in her words and actions and doesn't fawn over the future Emperor Yongzheng.

27. 77 开 From the Start, I Tore Apart My Treacherous Sister. The Fourth Miss Is Done Pretending 开局手撕渣姐，四小姐她不装了 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted Lin Suisui is the illegitimate daughter of a duke’s household. In her previous life, she finally clawed her way up to the position of Noble Consort, only to get killed by someone? She didn’t even know how she died. Can you imagine anything more frustrating? Now that she’s living again, of course she’s going to find out exactly what happened. From the start, she tears into her treacherous stepsister... She lays traps at every turn, first saving her family, then the crown prince... After entering 43.1kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves

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    Without a doubt, this is the one. It's full of revenge and slapping faces, with one trap after another. It's the most exciting book, bar none.

28. 78 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves

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    I really like the female lead's character in this book. Look at the rating! The characters are vividly portrayed, and the author's writing is excellent! I recommend checking it out!

29. 79 朱 The Concubine of the Zhu Family 朱门妾 Yun Xibai云夕白Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [Male Lead, No Female Lead, Angsty Novel] In short, this is a story about a modern woman who transmigrates to ancient times, where modern and ancient ways of thinking collide. This novel has no moral compass and no shame. 1.3kReads8.6Score101Shelves

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    It's purely about family feuds, and it's very realistic.

30. 80 说 They Said She Was Only Fit to Be a Concubine? She Married Into a Powerful Family and Became Its Mistress 说她只配当妾？转身嫁高门做主母 Su Youran苏悠然Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted [Neither the male nor female lead is transmigrated or reborn, and there are no golden fingers. They are natives of the ancient world.] They say the Third Miss Yang Liu of the capital has a willow-thin waist and skin like ice, a rare beauty. But when the family split, she filed a legal complaint against her own uncle, earning him a notorious reputation and leaving everyone shaking their heads. Who would marry such a fierce troublemaker? Even her fiancé called off the engagement... Chu Yan, the el 13.4kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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    This book is great; the plot is humorous and witty. Although there's internal strife within a high-ranking family, the protagonists are still clear-headed when it comes to important matters. The interactions between the male and female leads are very engaging. The story features a proud, cunning, and resourceful young master, and a beautiful, intelligent, and resolute young lady.

31. 81 国 The Duke's Estate Maid 国公府小丫鬟 July Koi七月锦鲤Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Su Liyue was a low-ranking maid in the Duke's mansion, not even qualified for the ranks of household maids. She had no interest in climbing the social ladder. She just wanted to leave the mansion and live a quiet life. After hearing that only first-class maids could buy their freedom, she rushed into the main kitchen and embarked on a difficult journey up the ranks. She made sweet soups, prepared pastries, cooked elaborate dishes, bought farmland, rented a butcher shop, and tended the ancestral 15.4kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    I highly recommend this novel. I love stories with female protagonists who don't resort to bizarre or dark tactics in domestic dramas. This is the first one I'm writing, and I already have 200,000 words in drafts. Investing early won't hurt!

32. 82 穿 Transmigrate into a Book: The Cannon-Fodder Original Wife Gives Up and Takes It Easy 穿书之炮灰原配摆烂记 Lin Tangjin林棠锦Ancient Romance3.8M WordsCompleted [Not a tragedy, clever heroine, principled male lead, formidable female supporting character, no artificially dumb characters] Song Ci, a modern independent woman, transmigrates into a book and becomes a cannon-fodder first wife who is destined to be executed by being cut in half at the waist at just twenty. She read the whole book and knows the male and female leads are people she can't afford to cross. With no way to escape, she can only lie low. What should Song Guanzhou, the fourth young mad 39.5kReads8.1Score4.3kShelves

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    🌾The first book is set in a secluded mansion, where the male lead is a typical chauvinist, and the female lead doesn't just want to give up; she has no choice but to. 🌾The second book features a female lead who remains clear-headed throughout, while the male lead goes to great lengths to achieve his goals.

33. 83 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves

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    [Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf] The female protagonist transmigrates into a book. The original male protagonist slept with her maid on their wedding night, so she immediately remarried the original male protagonist's cannon fodder, comatose heir. The current male protagonist has three adopted sons. He is the child of his ex-wife. The Marquis's wife wants her son to inherit the title of Marquis, and the female protagonist raises the children. Very good.

34. 84 贵 A Noble Lady’s Difficult Fate 贵女难当 Wen Qingchen文卿尘Ancient Romance736k WordsCompleted As a proper noblewoman, Lin Qingwan had studied the Four Books and learned the lessons of womanly virtue from childhood, all so she could marry her cousin, to whom she had been betrothed since they were young, and become the perfect nobleman's wife. She thought they had grown up together and, even if they weren't head over heels in love, they could still share a loving life into old age, treating each other with respect. But her cousin was ambitious and single-minded in his pursuit of power. She 5.9kReads8.9Score639Shelves
35. 85 权 The Crown Prince Is Alluring, the Powerful Minister Is Wild! The Ruthless Regent Keeps Stealing Him Away 权臣浪太子香！疯批摄政王又爱抢 Yun Li云璃Ancient Romance85k WordsOngoing [Mansion intrigue + rival suitors to groveling repentance + heroine loves no one + scheming, theatrically innocent heroine] Reborn, Qiao Shiyuan has only one goal: use men as stepping stones to get revenge and take control of the marquis's manor. In her previous life, her half-sister slashed her face and beat her to death, while her mother and younger sister met tragic ends. This time, she refuses to bow and scrape. She'll win over her powerful brother-in-law's wandering heart and wield him like —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who pretends to be naive but is actually quite cunning; she's worldly-wise yet alluring. The second book is also very good!

36. 86 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.7kReads9.1Score6.6kShelves
37. 87 莫 Don't Be Fooled by Her Sweet Looks, the Young Lord Marries Into Her Family 莫道娇娇不销魂，世子扶腰倒插门 The Girl Who Walks Sideways姑娘横着走Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Chu Yan is alluring and irresistible. A mere glimpse of her charm is enough to haunt countless men’s dreams at night. Only Li Yin, the second son of Prince Ning, looks down on her. “Chu Yan is so beautiful, and you see her every day. Aren’t you tempted?” Li Yin snorts. “A venomous beauty, shameless and full of schemes. Anyone who falls for her is a dog!” That night, Li Yin corners her by the bed. “First you flirted with my older brother, then you lured a prince, and you even used your charms on 9.9kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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    The female lead devises brilliant strategies, while the male lead bides his time and hides his abilities. A thrilling tale of palace intrigue and domestic power struggles.

38. 88 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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    These three books are highly recommended, my darlings! The authors have explained most of the more obscure and difficult parts in the comments section, and the logic is rigorous, the characters are well-developed and three-dimensional. Just looking at the authors shows how authoritative they are. You'll feel a sense of emptiness after reading them—that's absolutely true!!

39. 89 三 Three Feet of Spring 三尺春【王嘉懋、李十七主演 短剧同名原著小说热播中！！！】 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted The captivating beauty Li Shuwan, whose background is shrouded in mystery × the aloof, proud General Li Fengyuan, hard-mouthed but soft-hearted Ancient romance + premium novel + one-on-one romance + both leads' first love + sweet romance + mutual devotion + palace intrigue + simmering tension + secret crush + age gap + reunion after years apart When she was seven, Li Shuwan was brought back from the countryside to the General's Mansion, becoming Li Fengyuan's relative in name only. Knowing her 21.4kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves
40. 90 解 The Spirit Medium Who Eases Worries 解忧通灵师 Gu Xiaoshi顾小施Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics · reborn · sweet romance · mutual salvation] When people die, they leave behind thoughts and resentment. If fate grants them the chance, they can become ghosts and monsters. Ghosts and monsters cannot enter the underworld or be reincarnated. Gu Yousheng inherited a bloodline legacy and was born a spirit medium. Before she turned six, she cried and tried every way she could to get rid of her gift. After she turned six, she worked diligently to resolve grievances and troubles, becomin 25.1kReads9.5Score5.8kShelves

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    These are all good. The first one has some fantasy elements, including ghost stories; if you don't like that, you can skip to the later ones. In the second and third ones, I felt the female leads' manners and intelligence were very adept; they planned their own schemes step by step, which was very enjoyable. The fourth one also features a high-ranking official's wife from ancient times, and I thought it was quite good.

41. 91 重 Back to the Day I Got into the Wrong Bridal Sedan, I Remarried on the Spot 重回上错花轿当天，我当场改嫁了 Nan Qiao Susu南乔苏苏Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted After being sent to the wrong bridal sedan, Su Jianjia went from being the matriarch of a marquis’s household to the wife of its adopted son. Everyone thought she had carefully planned the bride-swapping scheme. They hated and despised her, tormenting her in every way as she struggled to survive in the marquis’s household. Then, by chance, she discovered that her husband was having an affair with her adoptive mother. In public, they played the loving mother and son; in private, they were partner 37.7kReads9.1Score3.2kShelves

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    Wonderful garden opera

42. 92 庶 The Daily Madness of a Lowborn Daughter 庶女发癫日常 Chu Shimei楚诗魅Ancient Romance888k WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a book heroine vs. reborn heroine, one-on-one romance] Shi Yao transmigrated into a reborn, pampered heroine’s revenge novel and became an ignored, expendable illegitimate daughter. The one doted on by everyone was Shi Mingzhu, the original heroine. In her previous life, the moment Shi Mingzhu was born, the old master declared, “Dote on her! I want the whole family to spoil her rotten!” So all eight brothers became hopelessly devoted to their little sister. To help the heroi 34.6kReads9.2Score4.6kShelves

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    The female lead is a go-between, watching the stories of the supporting characters; it's incredibly engaging.

43. 93 庶 After Failing to Climb Into Her Master’s Bed, the Concubine’s Daughter Is Forced to Fight for Her Place in the Household 庶女爬床失败后，被迫宅斗封色心 Sweet Little Orange橙子小甜Ancient Romance93k WordsOngoing Song Yushuang transmigrated into an old-fashioned, ridiculous novel as a supporting female character who helps the heroine. But the moment she opened her eyes, she was making out with the villain, Shen Ruoxian, only for him to kick her off the bed. Sticking to the principle that a woman who passes up a handsome man is a fool, Song Yushuang was just about to pounce on him when she was stuffed into a sack and sent back to the Song residence. Song Yushuang was beaten with thirty strokes of the cane 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Domestic intrigue and transmigration stories are worth checking out.

44. 94 卑 The Lowly Concubine-Born Daughter Turns a Losing Hand into a Winning Finale 卑微庶女一手烂牌打出王炸结局 Yi Mian Chun一眠春Ancient Romance815k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + growing heroine + marriage before love + palace and household intrigue + both leads grow powerful later + transmigrate into a book] Zhao Fangyu transmigrates into a book and lands in a deadly situation from the start: in a wealthy household, she has a fever of 104 degrees, but her mother refuses to let her see a doctor! She thought she’d landed in a living hell where neither parent cared for her, but the great household turns out to be full of hidden talent: T 6.3kReads8.7Score652Shelves
45. 95 两 Two Lives of Joy: The Duke's Legitimate Daughter Is Truly Unrestrained 两世欢：公府嫡女她是真的狂 Dancing Sunflower跳舞的向日葵Ancient Romance667k WordsCompleted (Rebirth power fantasy + married across two lifetimes + palace and household intrigue + political machinations) Ye Liujin once thought she was the happiest young lady in Shengjing. Her aunt was just one step away from becoming empress. Her elder brother was the illustrious Duke of Shanguo, commanding an army of two hundred thousand, while her elder sister was a brave and battle-hardened warrior admired by all, both in court and beyond. She herself had been betrothed in infancy to the Third Princ 18kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
46. 96 宫 A Rhapsody of Palace Flowers 宫花赋 Six-Eared Yuanyuan六耳圆圆Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [A no-nonsense, trope-defying palace-intrigue drama + no love for the emperor + ensemble of women] Everyone has their own ambitions. I have no interest in fighting other women over a man. She was little Qing Luo, a girl who valued her life above all else. Abandoned by her parents as a child, she had wandered through hardship until she entered the Forbidden City, where she met the beautiful, gracious Yue Ren and the clever, perceptive Lü Zhu. At last, her wandering heart found a home. The three s 30.1kReads9.6Score4kShelves

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    These books are all quite good.

47. 97 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 13.1kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    I've read them all, but this thread seems to be run by paid trolls. I've seen several identical posts promoting the same books, without even changing the punctuation.

48. 98 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
49. 99 白 The White Moonlight Noble Consort’s Daily Life in the Harem 白月光贵妃的后宫日常 Yuanzi Eats Mulberries元子吃桑葚Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted (Cover used with permission) With an illustrious family background, breathtaking beauty, and the distinction of being the emperor’s moonlight, Jiang Hui should have found life as a Noble Consort effortlessly easy. Unfortunately, the sisters in all but name in the Eastern Palace, wave after wave of beautiful candidates from the provinces, and the supposed substitutes who resemble her in looks and bearing all tell her the same thing: no one can walk unscathed through the imperial harem. [Alternate 24.6kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
50. 100 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1kShelves

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