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. 301 靠EN Dominating the Harem by Bearing Children 靠生子称霸后宫 Wang Ziyun王梓芸Ancient Romance782k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Huameng's childhood sweetheart, the boy next door, betrayed her before their wedding. After watching him marry the daughter of a princess, she put on the bright red wedding dress she had spent two years embroidering and hanged herself. But her soul drifted through the world for twenty years after her death before she learned the truth: her childhood sweetheart had broken off their engagement after accidentally hearing that the childless emperor intended to adopt the princes 3.8kReads9.0Score491Shelves
2. 302 红 The Strongest in Dream of the Red Chamber! A White Dragon Ship Sails Through Countless Trials! 红楼最强者！千帆过尽白龙船！ Elegant Breeze优雅微风Historical212k WordsCompleted [A Red Chamber adventure on the high seas, with Jia Baoyu as the male lead, telling the story of the Wang family] It all began with a story of repaying a debt of gratitude… “Whoever gets Shen Hong gets the realm!”… But who could have imagined that this was how one would get the realm! Qi Yang transmigrates into Jia Baoyu and opens up a high-seas Red Chamber adventure alongside his uncle Wang Ziteng and the others! It all begins with a labyrinthine conspiracy! [Jia Baoyu (Qi Yang): Every gain com 19Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 303 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 106.8kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves
4. 304 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Master’s Wife Is Not to Be Provoked 先婚后爱：大少奶奶不能惹 Chong Xiaobian虫小扁Historical151k WordsCompleted Yan Ning, a woman as mild as a wisp of smoke, actually showed up at the door demanding they marry!? They were betrothed as babies, how novel. Young Master Liu, Yun Tao, agreed. After the wedding, news that the young master planned to take a concubine spread through the entire Liu household in no time. Everyone knew, from Liu Yi right down to every goldfish in the manor, that the young master had flown into a rage at Qingxin Courtyard because Yan Ning couldn't bear him a child, and had threatened 4.4kReads9.4Score316Shelves
5. 305 孤 An Orphaned Girl Takes the Family Reins: Ruling the Realm from the Inner Chambers 孤女承家：从后宅定天下 Li Mingjiu李明玖Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted [A score of 6.9 on May 25, 2026. A special milestone, and here's hoping it rises! A strong female lead, a cast where everyone shines, no one is reborn, and there is no System] Who says women are inferior to men? Why be confined to the inner courtyards and their rivalries? Women have a world of their own to conquer. Her father and brother returned victorious, only for their deaths to be announced. When their coffins came home, she became an orphan overnight. Everyone laughed at her for having no 16Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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6. 306 抄 After the Estate Was Confiscated 抄家以后 Snow Tea Woof Woof雪茶汪汪Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [A clever, levelheaded noblewoman vs. an honest, straightforward, fiercely loyal guard] [Historical Romance + Revenge + Healing + Political Intrigue + Love That Grows Over Time + Devoted Guard] Cheng Ming'an was the daughter of a general. On the eve of her wedding, the Cheng family was arrested and their assets confiscated for treason. Her father and brothers were executed, her eldest sister took her own life, and her married sisters were put through one hardship after another. Her fiancé change 11.8kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves

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   A classic, period romance novel—purely historical fiction. The female lead is intelligent throughout. Highly recommended! [Sparrow's Delight]

7. 307 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 28.5kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves
8. 308 世 Heir, Your Wife Says It’s Time to Come Home 世子，夫人喊你回家了 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later; Devoted Couple; Sweet Romance] [Proud, Sharp-Tongued Heir vs. Beautiful, Cunning Young Madam] For generations, the Duke of Dingguo’s family has loyally guarded the frontier, keeping the realm at peace for decades. If you asked the women of the capital whom they most wanted to marry, the answer would be Ning Ye, the Duke of Dingguo’s heir. Noble by birth, handsome, and skilled in both letters and arms, he makes the hearts of young ladies from every family flutter. But 13kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
9. 309 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves
10. 310 绝 The Peerless Little Princess Consort 绝世小俏妃 Dog Thirteen狗十三Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted [A funny, charming princess consort + a scheming prince who fiercely protects his own + a manipulative woman + a wickedly seductive and mysterious Holy Lord, and more...] [Sweet romance + comedy + from scum to love + perfect ending] What does it feel like to fall in love with your enemy? The day he led his troops to invade her country, the sun shone brightly. The seventh prince of Beijiang, Mu Beiming, cut an imposing figure in his black armor. Even with a fearsome mask hiding his face, his shar 5.4kReads9.5Score635Shelves

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11. 311 照 Dressed in Red: The Maid's Rise to Power 照红妆：通房丫鬟上位记 Sweet, Sweet Milk Candy奶糖甜甜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (New book updating) Haitang's rules for fighting in the inner household as a maidservant: First, be flexible. Second, don't let love cloud your judgment. Third, if a woman isn't ruthless, her position won't be secure. Haitang was breathtakingly beautiful but born into a lowly family. In her previous life, proud and unwilling to become a bedchamber maid, she was tortured to death by the principal wife. Reborn, she decided to live differently. Everyone thought she was reaching above her station ju 13.8kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    Haitang, a maidservant's rules for navigating the power struggles of the household: 1. Be flexible and adaptable. 2. Don't be blinded by love. 3. A woman who isn't ruthless won't have a stable position. Haitang is stunningly beautiful but of humble birth. In her past life, she was proud and unwilling to become a maidservant, and was tortured to death by the mistress. Reborn, she decides to live a different life. Everyone thinks that even becoming a maidservant to the prince is a step up for her. Yet, she wins the favor of the aloof prince. From concubine to mistress, it's like climbing a ladder to heaven, or a chasm between heaven and earth, but she overcomes it all and becomes the rightful mistress of the Duke's mansion. One day, the man, drunk, asks her with red eyes, "Have you ever loved me?" Haitang, with eyes full of deep affection that she has practiced countless times, murmurs, "Of course." In truth, for her, wealth and stability are brocade, and love and pleasure are flowers.

12. 312 重 Reborn: Playing a Former Dynasty Princess and Killing It 重生后扮演前朝公主杀疯了 A Plump Little Bun滚圆的小包子Ancient Romance203k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance, Feel-Good Power Fantasy, Strong Female Lead] Given another chance at life, Xue Zhaoyan seizes the identity of a Great Yan princess and gathers the former dynasty’s factions under her banner. Though confined to the inner household, she steadily climbs to the pinnacle of power! In her previous life, she supported Prince Huaiyang only to be betrayed. This time, she’ll take power into her own hands and clear her family’s name herself! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a female-centric, satisfying novel. The author's writing is excellent, creating vivid imagery while reading. There are few typos, and the plot is very tight.

13. 313 穿 Reborn as the Older Sister of a Tragic Romance Heroine, I Keep My Crazy in Check 穿成虐文女主她姐，姐稳定发疯 Mei Qianxun梅千寻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Wan knew she was dead. She knew she’d transmigrated, too. But she had no idea where she’d ended up. Still, judging by her current surroundings, this trip had probably gone badly. There was a good chance that wretched poverty would have her in its grip again. “Being a wage slave is miserable, but it doesn’t make me an idiot. Who wants to come to this dump of an ancient world? Not me!” “Ribbit!” “Frog bro, you think this place sucks too, don’t you?” Jiang Wan stared at her bizarre reflection 41.6kReads9.2Score5.5kShelves
14. 314 人 Life Is a Play, and the Empress Is All About Her Acting Skills 人生如戏，娘娘她纯拼演技 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + witty banter + sweet, delicate beauty + calculated mind games] The leads are not each other’s only partners. If that bothers you, don’t read. Be prepared for suspicion in the early chapters, followed by affection later. The pacing is slow, so proceed with caution if you prefer fast-paced wish-fulfillment stories. As a double award-winning actress and a seasoned star of palace intrigue dramas, how could Shi Yan possibly lose her nerve after transmigrating into the imperial hare 5kReads9.3Score532Shelves

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    This book is so good! I love the male lead, and I'm so heartbroken. In this life, you protected the world and you protected her. I'll wait for you in the River of Oblivion for seven more years, just so we can grow old together and have a happy ending. 😭

15. 315 朱 The Merchant's Daughter Behind Red Gates 朱门女商记 Chen Qijiu陈七九Ancient Romance219k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later + Business + Political Intrigue + Two Strong Leads + Slow Burn] Shen Shuya had planned to make a decent living managing the dowry her mother left her, and become a simple businesswoman. By a twist of fate, she gets caught up in a struggle for the throne. Yu Jing gives her two choices: become his consort, or let another woman become the mother of their son. A struggle for the throne has always been a fight to the death. Shen Shuya is assassinated and disappears. Unable 1Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 316 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 82.1kReads9.5Score9.3kShelves
17. 317 重 Reborn as the Fourth Imperial Princess: Ready to Play Dirty 重生之四福晋准备玩阴的 User10377626用户10377626Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted (Not a wish-fulfillment novel + household intrigue + palace intrigue + adorable children + political schemes + succession struggle + wiping out Japanese pirates + wiping out Koreans) Also: This book takes history as its foundation and revolves around the Nine Princes’ Succession Struggle. It deals with the empire and its people, and with wiping out Japanese pirates and Koreans. It has absolutely nothing to do with Empresses in the Palace or any of those other novels. Empress Xiaojingxian, Ulan 1.7kReads9.0Score124Shelves

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    The Fourth Prince and his wife were both reborn. The wife stopped being a kind person, but the Fourth Prince became more and more fond of visiting the main courtyard.

18. 318 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Easily Tames the Prodigal Father and Son 漂亮继母，轻松拿捏纨绔父子 Piggy Who Loves Cilantro吃香菜的猪猪Ancient Romance614k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads are inexperienced, sweet pampering, love after marriage] In the novel The Marquis's Principal Wife, the heroine is a concubine-born daughter of the prime minister. She and her legitimate sister are reborn together. Before their rebirth, the heroine married a poor provincial graduate, while her sister married into the powerful Marquis of Yongyi's household as his second wife. But the Marquis of Yongyi's family falls under the emperor's suspicion, and the entire hou 4.4kReads9.0Score468Shelves
19. 319 少 The Young Madam Is Reborn and Turns Dark, and the Marquis’s Household Is Doomed 少夫人重生黑化，侯府要凉凉 Half a Lotus半支莲Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Household Intrigue + Putting Scumbags in Their Place + White Lotus + Both Pure + Devoted Husband] In her previous life, Gu Anran was tricked into marrying into the marquis’s household to bring good fortune to Wei Jian. Once Wei Jian recovered, his mother decided Gu Anran’s low birth made her unworthy of the heir and schemed to have her wrongfully killed. After being reborn, Gu Anran refuses to be a lamb led to slaughter. In public, she acts like a frail, gentle white lotus; behind the 103Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    These are all good reads of stories about power struggles within wealthy families.

20. 320 病 The Sickly Crown Prince's Darling 病娇太子的掌中欢 Commander Fu傅司令Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghuan is a famously delicate beauty. She can't stand the cold or heat, wind or rain. She gasps for breath every few steps and coughs every few more. Her mother died young, her father disdains her, and after her fiancé breaks off their engagement, no one is willing to marry her. Then The Crown Prince, Fu Yunzhou, takes this fragile flower into the Eastern Palace. * Rumor has it that Crown Prince Fu Yunzhou is violent, avoids women, and loves nothing more than killing. When Shen Qinghuan m 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    Lin Yunwan was the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin family. When the Marquis's title was about to be stripped, she married the heir, Lu Zhengliu. On their wedding day, her husband coldly declared, "Marrying you was not my wish," and neglected her for seven long years. She clung to a sliver of hope for marital harmony, diligently raising his adopted son from the clan. By the time her adopted son achieved great success, her health had collapsed. She thought her life was complete. On her deathbed, her adopted son told her, "Mother? She is my mother! You are nothing but a cruel adoptive mother." Lu Zhengliu, with his lowly "cousin," who was only fit to be a concubine, said to her, "You have occupied the position of mistress for twenty years; it's time to return it to Bao'er."

21. 321 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    Luo Chaoyan, a modern-day working woman with terrible luck, is transported to ancient times by a typhoon. Her father is a low-ranking official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She initially planned to live a leisurely life in ancient times, but at a banquet, she was tricked by five-year-old Huo Rui and forced to marry his father, becoming the enviable Mrs. Huo. This created a deep-seated feud between Luo Chaoyan and Huo Rui. In the strictly regulated Grand Tutor's mansion, the two are constantly at odds, causing chaos and disorder. One time, Huo Rui snatches Luo Chaoyan's chicken leg, and she angrily complains to her husband, "Your son is unfilial!" Huo Rui, looking at his stolen chicken leg, turns to his grandmother and complains, "Grandmother, your daughter-in-law doesn't know how to care for children." This leaves the Huo family elders both amused and exasperated. Want to know how many more hilarious incidents this bickering couple will cause in the Grand Tutor's mansion? Come and read this witty and humorous novel!

22. 322 被 Mistaken for Someone Else, the Reborn Legitimate Daughter Marries Another 被错认后，重生嫡女她另嫁了 Green Peony绿芍意Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted [Reborn heroine + transmigrated supporting character + power fantasy + lighthearted] Yu Hanyan died, then was reborn. As she watches the betrothal ceremony about to conclude, she remembers how her husband brought his cousin into the household in her previous life, claiming he'd mistaken her for someone else. Her response: Whoever wants to marry him can go ahead. You two can stay together forever. But the debt from my previous life won't be forgiven so easily. After tricking her cousin into takin 96Reads8.3Score—Shelves
23. 323 被 After the Mad Imperial Preceptor Took Me by Force 被疯批国师强取豪夺后 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of Youku’s web drama Eternal Night’s Long Dawn [Mad Male Lead VS Stubborn Female Lead] [Both Pure and Faithful + Traditional Historical Romance + Love by Force + Sweet and Angsty + Happy Ending] Xie Wanyin, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, lost her mother at eight. Her father remarried, and she was sent to grow up in her maternal grandmother’s home. Years later, she returned to the Xie household, wanting nothing more than to avoid conflict and focus on g 3kReads9.4Score381Shelves
24. 324 命 Her Fate Was Stolen, So the Marquis’s Household Matriarch Slaps Faces and Makes a Fortune 命格被换，侯门主母打脸搞钱赢麻了 Must-Read必看Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted In her previous life, after their family fell on hard times, Gu Suining and her stepsister Gu Nian'an were taken in by two of their father's old friends. Her stepsister chose the wealthy Jiang family, expecting to live in luxury and want for nothing. But the Jiang family went bankrupt overnight, and their fortunes quickly took a turn for the worse. Her stepsister grew bitter and resentful, then eloped with someone, only to end up sold into a brothel. By contrast, Gu Suining, raised by the Han fa 2.2kReads8.3Score312Shelves
25. 325 恶 The Wicked Matriarch Starts a Boot Camp, and Everyone in the Marquis’s Household Becomes a Tiger Parent 恶毒主母开班，侯府个个鸡娃 Moon Sets in the Nine Netherworlds月落九幽Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted [Daily Life of a Marquess's Wife Raising Children + One-on-One, Both Chaste + Everyone's Favorite + Adorable Kids + The Whole Family Goes Wild When Upset] Ling Xiaoyue, a career-driven woman, fell gravely ill. The two younger brothers she had worked so hard to support were already planning to pull the plug and split her estate. Before she died, she signed all her assets over to her best friend, who had cared for her ever since she fell ill, with a lawyer as witness. When Ling Xiaoyue woke again, 396Reads9.0Score101Shelves
26. 326 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 8.4kReads8.9Score857Shelves

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    Who knows, this book is absolutely amazing! The shrewdness and strategic acumen of a high-born lady are vividly portrayed in this book!

27. 327 双 We Were Both Reborn, Wife. I Was Wrong. Give Me One More Chance 双重生，媳妇儿我错了再给次机会 Second Day of the Fifth Month五月初二Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted [Dual Rebirth, The Long Road to Winning Her Back, Obsessive Love, A Band of Chivalrous Sisters, Political Intrigue, Family and Country] [Heaven’s Favorite Daughter VS Mad Emperor VS Cunning Little One] Shen Zhuo had the perfect hand from the start: her father was a powerful minister, her mother a princess, her elder sister a princess consort, and her own brother commanded a mighty army, guarding a region. She was the darling of everyone, yet ended up with her family destroyed and no place to bu 6.1kReads7.6Score375Shelves
28. 328 当 Back Then, I Refused to Marry the East Wind (A Companion to A Spring Rain on a Night in a Small Tower, a Historical Pride and Prejudice) 当年不肯嫁东风（《小楼一夜听春雨》姊妹篇，古代版傲慢与偏见) Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Sisters united + rekindled romance + historical ensemble cast] The Ye sisters’ battle to protect their romantic prospects: a long-planned, romantic counterattack. With sisters sticking together, nothing is too difficult! After their mother died, the three Ye sisters broke with their father, who favored his concubine and neglected his wife. They lived in a separate residence and took in A Cuo, the adopted daughter of their late maternal aunt, relying on one another to get by. Four years ago, the 17.2kReads9.6Score2.8kShelves

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    The author clearly has studied etiquette and possesses a profound cultural background.

29. 329 内 The First Lady of the Cabinet 内阁第一夫人 Mo Tangtang墨汤汤Ancient Romance618k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she married into the imperial family in a high-status match, only to meet a tragic end. Her family was destroyed, and she lost everyone. In this life, all she wants is revenge, yet she becomes the wife of a Grand Secretary, the spouse of a powerful chancellor... 1.3kReads8.7Score129Shelves
30. 330 知 Tell Me, Tell Me, Will History Remember Her Beauty? 知否，知否，青史载红妆 Xiao Hu Qingya小虎青崖Female-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted In The Story of Minglan, how did the concubine-born girl who lost her mother at five learn to hide her talents and survive amid bloodshed? No transmigration, no golden finger, no cheat codes. With nothing but patience and restraint, she navigates the rivalry between the legitimate and concubine-born children, plotting her mother's revenge without getting blood on her hands; With nothing but her keen eye, she rises from a back courtyard in the Sheng household to become the matriarch of a marquis' 974Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 331 相 My Husband Wants to Raise His Concubine to Wife? I'll Divorce Him in the Street and Marry a Powerful Prince 相公扶妾上位？我当街休夫嫁权王 Yi Yanyun易烟云Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth and punishing the scum + traditional household intrigue + true princess + devoted regent + family and country] Qu Wanmei was the only daughter of the wealthy merchant Qu family. She had a vast fortune and had been married into the Duke’s household for three years. Her husband, Ning Yan, brought his pregnant mistress into the household and made her his secondary wife. “Qu Wanmei, you’re the daughter of a merchant, lowborn and unworthy of marrying into the Duke’s household. Only Yingying 1kReads8.9Score158Shelves
32. 332 锁 The Cloud-Locking Screen 锁云屏 Golden Tassels金流苏Ancient Romance399k WordsOngoing [Traditional Historical Romance + Inner-Residence Schemes + Coercive Possession + The Husband’s Road to Redemption + Alternate History] The heroine has a hard time in the early part of the story. This is not a wish-fulfillment novel, so please skip it if that bothers you. Yun Ping transmigrates into the body of a marquis’s maid. Her goal is to buy her freedom. She vows never to become a concubine or live at someone else’s mercy. Just when victory seems within reach, the heir, Lu Xun, ruins her p 7Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is fantastic!! Highly recommended!! It's a tale of power struggles within a noble family, with a plot that avoids clichés!

33. 333 深 A Game of Wits in the Inner Court 深庭弈 Little Cat Qingya小猫青崖Ancient Romance494k WordsOngoing A Game of Wits in the Inner Courtyard A deep courtyard is like an ocean, and the human heart is like a chessboard. She made herself a pawn, plotting every move with care. Shen Qingyan, an inconspicuous concubine-born daughter of a Ministry of Works official, lost her birth mother at a young age and had her dowry seized. In the wealthy, imposing Shen household, she lived on tenterhooks. Others laughed at her for enduring in silence, unaware that her work preparing medicine and copying scriptures 9Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 334 重 Reborn and Married to My Ex-Husband’s Older Brother, I’ll Send Him to the Crematorium 重生嫁给前夫他兄长，让他火葬场 Xiao's Baby魈的宝宝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Ex-Husband Begs for Her Back and Gets Crushed + Substitute Bride + Sweet Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + Feel-Good + Strong Heroine] The moment Shen Qingtan opens her eyes, she is reborn on her wedding day. In her previous life, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Zhao Jue, burned her alive so she would give up her place as his wife for her half-sister. She swore that if she ever got another life, she would make them pay in blood! This time, when her bridal sedan arrives, she takes the 24.9kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves
35. 335 知 Do You Know? Do You Know? The Green Should Be Plump and the Red Lean 知否！知否！应是绿肥红瘦 Little Cat Qingya小猫青崖Female-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted The Story of Minglan: Her birth mother was murdered, her legal mother suppressed her, and her half-sister framed her! As Sheng Minglan, a concubine-born daughter trapped in a deep inner household, she had no golden finger or miraculous opportunity. She survived in the narrow cracks of a cruel family through her keen intelligence and unyielding spirit! While keeping a low profile and biding her time, she exposed embezzlement in the accounts and foiled a poison plot at a banquet, crushing those w 5.7kReads7.7Score778Shelves
36. 336 笨 The Silly Beauty Is Sweet and Soft, and the Regent Is Smitten 笨蛋美人乖又软摄政王他沦陷了 Drunken Sugar醉糖Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted Su Ningning is simple-minded and innocent. On her wedding day, she stumbles upon rebels slaughtering her family and crashes straight into the arms of Lou Shengxue, the regent who holds power over the entire court. Cold and bloodthirsty, he was about to take her life when he unexpectedly discovered that she carried a secret remedy for breaking curses. He had no choice but to keep her by his side. Everyone laughs at her as a useless, foolish princess consort, but only Lou Shengxue knows that this 468Reads—Score100Shelves

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    She was the dream he most wanted to protect. He feared her waking up, but he feared waking up himself even more.

37. 337 忽 Suddenly, My Ancestors Came One Night 忽如一夜祖宗来 Ran Aran冉阿冉Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Reborn, she becomes the Great Xia dynasty's only female marquis and the founding ancestor of the Gu clan. Now the family has fallen on hard times, her descendants are a disgrace, and every clan member has their own agenda... Gu Qingchu is no pushover. Anyone who crosses her gets it back tenfold, even a hundredfold. The only exception is Lord Yuan, the notorious King of Hell from Shengjing. Gu Qingchu treats him warmly, hoping to win him over as an ally. But who could have guessed he was after he 176Reads8.7Score105Shelves
38. 338 庶 A Concubine's Plot for the Palace: I Will Repay This Grudge in Blood 庶女谋宫：这仇，我必血偿 Xiao Hu Qingya小虎青崖Ancient Romance382k WordsOngoing A difficult labor in the Cold Palace, blood soaking the ground. Her elder sister poisoned her, and the matrons watched with cold indifference. Shen Weiwan, a concubine-born daughter, narrowly escaped death. Clutching a silver hairpin, she tore away their masks with her own hands, gave birth amid a sea of blood, and made an example of them on the spot! Those who caused her difficult labor were beaten to death! Those who looked down on her lowly birth were sentenced to death! Those who harmed her —Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 339 清 Daily Life of a Reserved General Raising His Wife 清冷将军养妻日常 Sixteen Yue十六枂Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted Complete (Reborn + Marriage First, Love Later, 1v1 + Devoted Husband + Both Virgins + Lighthearted Daily Life. Although the heroine is reborn, she doesn't have an overpowered golden finger, and the protagonists are all natives.) Jiang Shuwan was born into a noble family, but because her father owed someone a debt of gratitude, she married the son of the Earl of Huian. She dutifully served her parents-in-law and kept the earl's household in perfect order, making her a capable lady of the house. S 5.5kReads8.6Score537Shelves
40. 340 命 The Crown Princess Destined by Fate 命定太子妃 Don't Ask莫问Ancient Romance624k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Liu Wangshu was a refined young lady raised by the book. As crown princess, she had worked herself to the bone, managing everything inside and out, only to die on the eve of becoming empress. Given another chance, she was determined to keep her distance from that heartless crown prince. But despite all her efforts, the crown prince changed, and she was still the crown princess. Rumor had it the new crown prince was lecherous and cruel. Looking at the smiling man before her, 1.2kReads9.0Score130Shelves
41. 341 太 The Crown Prince’s One and Only: The Bewitching Consort Captures His Heart and Claims Her Place 太子独宠，尤物娘娘缚心上位 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Ancient Romance730k WordsOngoing [Unhinged, Ruthless Heroine + Cold, Scheming, Obsessive Crown Prince + Palace Intrigue] [Before the heroine entered the palace, the hero already had wives and concubines, but the emperor had forced them on him for political reasons. He only went through the motions with them, and their relationships were in name only.] [Readers who mind this should proceed with caution] She was the legitimate daughter of the Luo family, breathtakingly beautiful. But when her father demoted her mother to a concub 2.4kReads—Score171Shelves

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    Personally, I think both of these books are excellent. ① This is a pure palace intrigue novel, very enjoyable. The female lead was disliked by her father and bullied by her younger sister from a young age. She is adept at feigning weakness but is actually highly skilled in martial arts. She takes her sister's place in the imperial concubine selection and enters the palace. A natural beauty, she is favored by the crown prince. The two test each other and grow closer. The author's writing is excellent, making it a very enjoyable read, truly giving you the feeling of being in ancient times. ② In her previous life, the female lead disliked the male lead. After mistakenly believing in his intentions and witnessing her sister's tragic death, she is reborn, pursues him, and after reconciling, their relationship is sweet. They join forces in palace intrigue, carefully planning their moves to break through the impasse step by step. The ending is particularly good. I've reread it many times, but because it's a new book, the rating isn't high.

42. 342 韶 A Song of Youth 韶华引 Mei Qi Yueyue美柒月月Ancient Romance193k WordsCompleted Zhao Yingshuang is the neglected legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's household. She carefully plots every step, all for the sake of revenge. When she returns one day, she stirs up a storm within the residence. Then she meets him. When she kills, he hands her the knife, and afterward he still expects his darling wife to kiss him, cuddle him, and let him sweep her off her feet. “This is not a mindless power fantasy with an all-powerful heroine. If that's not your thing, please move along. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance with no rebirth or time travel elements; the writing is so good that it immerses the reader.

43. 343 重 Reborn, the Empress Wants Love, Not Power 重生归来，女帝她不要权势要爱情 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Reborn + a desperate pursuit to win back her husband + both leads are sexually pure + palace intrigue] [Dear readers, if you like rebirth stories and female-led novels, come take a look!] Donglan is a country where women hold power. Empress Dongfang Qingyan has three daughters: Dongfang Yue, Dongfang Ning, and Dongfang Zhi. In her previous life, Dongfang Ning put power above all else. After her elder sister died of illness, she devoted herself to claiming the throne. To achieve that goal, she t 257Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 344 沧 Cang Yuan: Farewell to the Wicked Flower Marquis 沧元：恭送邪花侯 Dddd Pick Up Your ChopsticksDddd动筷7k WordsCompleted Cang Yuan: Farewell to the Wicked Flower Marquis 360Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fanfiction short stories/side stories for the recent drama series are definitely worth checking out! [Almost crying][Almost crying]

45. 345 凤 The Phoenix-Tortoise-Borne City 凤凰龟驮城 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Eastern Fantasy415k WordsCompleted The story of a heavenly brat coming down to the mortal world, and my life as a top-tier star among humans: I ruined Jiang Ziya's retirement, stole the Thunder God's hammer, and smashed the Jade Emperor's palace... In short, I stirred up everyone's wrath, so they sent me to the mortal world for a little experience. But I never expected the dazzling world of mortals to be so captivating. I got involved, I ran away, I tried it all, and I endured every kind of hardship! I thought I could make a name 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    So what if you come from a prestigious family or a humble background? Ultimately, you have to rely on yourself!

46. 346 沧 Cangyuan: Carefree Among the Clouds 沧元：长乐云逍 Dddd Pick Up Your ChopsticksDddd动筷9k WordsCompleted Cang Yuan: Chang Le Yun Xiao 27Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 347 唯 Only the Fragrance of Orchids 唯蜜兰香 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Ancient Romance326k WordsCompleted Some people, once you miss your chance with them, there’s no going back. So what if she’s a doctor? You didn’t cherish her when she was devoted to you. Now she’s walked away, and you’re crying your eyes out as you search for her… If you knew this would happen, why didn’t you treasure her from the start? 8Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 348 人 Man and Dog 人与狗 Hong Nan Qiqi洪南七七6k WordsCompleted Man and dog 37Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 349 月 Chronicles of Moon Scales: A Thousand-Year Journey to You 月鳞绮纪：千年赴你 Dddd Pick Up Your ChopsticksDddd动筷13k WordsCompleted Moon-Scale Brocade: A Thousand-Year Journey to You —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 350 重 Reborn: It’s Just a Marriage into a Wealthy Family 重生：不过是高嫁 Dongchuan Laixi冬川来栖Ancient Romance169k WordsCompleted In her previous life, marrying into a more prestigious family made Qin Leran live on edge. She suppressed her nature and watched everyone’s reactions, determined to become a proper young lady and a virtuous wife to Pei Huaiyan. She forced herself to do things she hated so she wouldn’t embarrass him, only to be called “dreadfully boring.” Even her son and daughter felt no closeness to her. She had certainly failed to live up to her name, Leran, which meant happiness. She had never been happy, and 1.2kReads8.8Score116Shelves

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    A good book, Twin Rebirth

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