Palace Intrigue, Household Intrigue, a Deranged Male Lead, and a Seductive Heroine 宫斗，宅斗，疯批男主，和娇媚女主的书

1. 1 病 The Yandere Villain Visits My Dreams Every Night: Sister, You’re Mine 病娇反派夜夜入梦：姐姐你是我的 Song Jiujiu宋玖玖Ancient Romance284k WordsCompleted [Raise a Cub into a Wolf + Feigned Possessiveness] Shen Xia was forced to transmigrate into a book. Apparently, she had to kill the villain and help the male lead rise to success before she could go home. But she turned around and chose to crush the System outright, helping the beautiful, tragic, powerful young villain become the male lead instead. She did whatever she wanted, free of all constraints. But just as she was ready to bow out after accomplishing her mission, the villain she had raise 4.4kReads9.3Score60914d adds

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   Super good! The female lead is incredibly intelligent! The villain is just as brilliant. The most heartbreaking character is Zhao Wangzhi!!! A devoted second male lead who refused to separate the leads, preferring his own unhappiness to the happiness of others!

2. 2 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! 2kReads8.8Score22414d adds

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   This is the story of an ancient woman who was divorced, and also a princess who was divorced. From being framed and nearly killed by her husband's family and even her own husband, to being rescued by her future husband, the two lovers finally get together! A very good book.

3. 3 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 21.5kReads9.3Score2k14d adds

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   These are all good. The first few feature strong, clear-headed female protagonists; I highly recommend the third and fourth books, as well as the first. Personally, I don't like the character design in the last book. The third book is a matriarchal palace intrigue story, but it doesn't lower your intelligence.

4. 4 娇 His Beloved Concubine Leapt into the Flames, and the Brutal Prince Wept Himself Mad 娇妾跳入火海，暴虐凉王哭疯了 Singularity Three Six Nine奇点叁陆玖Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted to each other + inner-court intrigue + feel-good story + adorable kids + a husband’s redemption arc. The heroine stays true to herself and sees things clearly. The hero has no first love; it’s all a misunderstanding.) Prince Liang was very pleased with his concubine Yunu, who had been brought in to bring him good fortune: she had skin like ice and bones like jade, a beauty beyond compare. Little Yunu loved him dearly, unable to contain her deep feeling 12.3kReads8.9Score1k14d adds
5. 5 身 As Empress, I Love Both My Realm and My Handsome Consorts 身为女帝，江山和美人郎君孤皆爱 Wan Shanyue挽杉月Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted [Female-Dominant World] [Not 1v1] [Strong Female Lead] [Political Intrigue] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [A Full-Blown Palace Drama] [Main Story Complete] As the ruler, living in an era when women contend for supremacy, naturally she wants to unite the world. Who would have thought that on the road to unification, all the beauties under heaven would end up in her arms? [Note: Although the heroine aims to unite the world, this story is actually more focused on romance. Also, all the male leads are p 3.9kReads8.8Score49314d adds
6. 6 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2k14d adds
7. 7 诈 After Faking His Death, He Went Mad 诈死后，他疯了 Her Mountain她山Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted The heroine was transmigrated into a book before birth + the hero is a native of the world + young love and marriage + rekindled romance + two hopeless romantics + always choosing each other To put her gravely ill father at ease, Jiang Wan married the man he had taken in. After her father passed away, the man said he would take her home. She never imagined he would take her straight to Prince Duan's residence in the capital. Only then did she learn he was Zhao Zhixing, the emperor's fifth son a 140.6kReads8.6Score12.9k14d adds
8. 8 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 87.6kReads9.5Score12k14d adds

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   [Please follow] ① "A high platform in the heart attracts phoenixes to roost; you are the phoenix in my heart." The male lead deeply loves the female lead, Shen Li, who is the daughter of a general, highly skilled in martial arts, and possesses strategic acumen. To clear the names of her father and brothers after their wrongful deaths, she disguises herself as a woman and infiltrates the palace. The male lead silently protects her from behind. [Please follow] ② A genius medical doctor transmigrates into the body of the abandoned concubine of the King of Chu. Upholding medical ethics, she heals the sick and saves lives. Both the male and female leads are strong, and the entire book is full of magic, making readers laugh hysterically and cry like dogs. It's the novel you least want to end.

9. 9 权 The Power of the Imperial Favorite 权宠天下 June六月Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted Live-action short-form drama: The Power and Privilege 4: Ruling the World is now streaming on Hongguo. A brilliant medical PhD transmigrates into the body of the Chu Prince’s discarded consort. As soon as she arrives, she encounters a critically injured patient. Guided by her medical ethics, she treats him, only to nearly be thrown into prison on false charges. When the Retired Emperor falls gravely ill, she finds a way to treat him, but that hateful Poison King misunderstands and berates her. I 10.3kReads9.4Score3.9k14d adds
10. 10 权 Power and Favor in the Capital 权宠京华 June六月Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of the novel of the same name, The Glory of Power in the Capital: The Glory of Power 3: The Glory of Power in the Capital, is now open for reservations on the Hongguo app. It premieres on April 30. Everyone says Yuwen Xiao, heir to Prince Su, is a cold-faced military commander with ruthless methods, and that he was born under a lonely star, destined never to find love. Everyone in the prince's residence was left dumbfounded. Wasn't he supposed to have no romantic ent 9.4kReads9.3Score1k14d adds
11. 11 穿EN After Becoming the Villainess, I Clear My Name Every Day 穿成恶女后每天都在洗白 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Darling + Adorable Kids + Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy]: Transmigrating into a lovesick woman, Tang Zhuyun wakes up in the middle of a scene where she’s climbing into a man’s bed. She turns around and runs. Forget this bed, she’s not getting in! Who needs a man when her father is the top scholar, her brother is the top scholar, and even her son will be the top scholar? They’ll protect her, so she can do whatever she wants! As a master physician, she’ll focus on her career, save lives, and k 33.5kReads9.3Score4.7k14d adds
12. 12 重 Reborn as a Physician Consort, I Opened My Eyes to the Whole Capital Lining Up to Fight for My Hand 重生医妃一睁眼，全京城排队抢亲 Honeysuckle Vine忍冬藤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge Against Scumbags + Sweet Romance] In her previous life, she was blind and foolish, helping her husband rise to power. But once he had achieved success, he discarded her like a used tool. Her grandfather’s entire family and her upright father, the Minister of Rites, were branded with infamy and executed. She herself died with child, unable to rest in peace. At last, Heaven takes pity on her, and she is reborn. In this life, she will protect her family and crush the scumbag man 26.7kReads9.4Score4.4k14d adds
13. 13 女 In a Matriarchy, I Build a Fortune and Start a Rebellion by Taking Husbands 女尊之我靠娶夫发家造反 Green as Clouds绿如云Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted [Female-Supremacist World + Multiple Male Leads + Slice of Life + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + All Male Leads Are Chaste] [I never said the heroine was a good person. Her values do not represent the author's, so please don't take it personally. If you don't like it, just stop reading. Thanks again.] A bolt of thunder split the sky. I, Zhong Ruhuang, had transmigrated. Oh my god! Oh my god! It's a female-supremacist world! What is this? It's the dream of my life, heaven on earth! Zhong Ruhuang 2.6kReads8.3Score17414d adds

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    It's a pretty good read, I recommend it. It's a female-dominated novel. Unlike other female-dominated novels, this one doesn't follow the traditional female-centric narrative. The female protagonist initially develops but becomes more assertive later on. It's very enjoyable.

14. 14 在 A Hundred Ways to Win the Emperor's Heart in the Harem 在后宫征服皇帝的一百个技巧 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ever since entering the palace, Yun Li has become a shameless schemer. Two-faced and insincere, she puts on an act every day. When dealing with the emperor’s favorite consort, she tears into her until she’s furious, then clutches her chest with a wounded look and says, “I’m so envious that His Majesty dotes on you.” When someone tries to frame her, she casually slaps them, then bursts into tears. “Why would you treat a kind person like me this way?” When speaking with the empress, she nods absen 12.3kReads9.5Score1.4k14d adds

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    These two palace intrigue stories are quite different. In the first one, the female lead doesn't love the male lead, though she has a tiny bit of affection for him. The emperor, who is also the male lead, really likes her and dotes on her. The female lead isn't stupid, and the writing is decent. In the second one, they end up liking each other, and the writing is also alright. There's a bit of angst in the middle, making me think it would be a bad ending, but it's a happy ending in the end, so it's not bad.

15. 15 傲 The Haughty Empress's Concubine Conquest 傲娇娘娘的宠妃攻略 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance437k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + historical romance + not mutually chaste + marriage first, love later She is the general’s younger sister, with an excellent family background and beauty to match. After she transmigrates, she wakes up caught in the schemes and betrayals of the imperial palace. To protect herself, she resolves to become the emperor’s favorite consort. When they first meet, he tells her, “I will never like a woman like you in this life.” Gu Qingyan successfully presents herself as somewhat 1.6kReads8.9Score14114d adds
16. 16 不 I'd Rather Not Be the Regent's Concubine. I'll Take the Baby and Run! 不给摄政王做小妾，有球带着跑呗 Mu Yihua Ting木易华庭Ancient Romance588k WordsCompleted [Both leads are romantically inexperienced; medical space; sweet, sharp-tongued, or angsty; face-slapping; ruthless possessive love] Modern surgeon Tian Xiaotang transmigrates to ancient times with a medical-space chip, only to find that the country she is in has been conquered by an enemy state. The princess of the Yushang Kingdom flees to her home, and Tian Xiaotang’s father actually hands his own daughter over to the enemy Regent, claiming she is Princess Mingyue. Tian Xiaotang is dragged off 3.4kReads9.0Score30414d adds

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    This novel features a crazy male lead, palace intrigue, and a female lead forced into becoming a concubine. After escaping time and again, her hatred for the male lead grows stronger. For the sake of her unborn child, she fakes her death and escapes before the male lead marries his principal wife. Only after her faked death does the male lead realize his own feelings for her.

17. 17 惊 Shocking! The Noble Consort Wins the Favor of All Six Palaces by Gossiping 惊！贵妃娘娘靠吃瓜宠冠六宫 Day Mountain Moon昼山月Ancient Romance620k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + substitute + fleeing while pregnant + secret identity] [The leads are not each other’s first; she becomes his sole favorite later. The heroine stays clearheaded and never falls for him. A silly, fluffy story; the heroine is no saint.] Jing Shumei was born with stunning beauty. She used her looks to seduce the Emperor, never giving him her heart, only scheming for her own gain. Using her mind-reading ability to listen in on palace gossip and navigate the harem, she climbed step 4kReads9.3Score55614d adds

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    The female lead truly never fell in love, just as the synopsis says. The characters are all very well-developed, making it a good book. The only downside is that the male lead is not chaste. 😅

18. 18 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 254.1kReads9.7Score29.8k14d adds

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    🌸🌺Beautiful ancient romance novels: 1. Shi Buyu was born smiling. Rumors in the capital said she was a jinx. Sitting by the window, Shi Buyu laughed. A jinx? Then she'd better live up to that reputation. 2. One day, she was pestered by Xie Sanye, who said he had a demon in his heart. Yan Sanhe: She doesn't care about the affairs of the living. Xie Sanye: They all say I'll die young, just consider it a pre-determined fate. 3. Jiang Mianmian transmigrated. Her father was cunning and treacherous with a scholarly face; her mother was ruthless with a benevolent face; her eldest brother was seemingly simple but cunning; and her second sister was selfish and sharp-tongued.

19. 19 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 125.4kReads9.6Score17k14d adds
20. 20 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 139.1kReads9.6Score16.9k14d adds
21. 21 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score112k14d adds
22. 22 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 106.8kReads9.5Score12.4k14d adds
23. 23 王 The Prince Is Here: The Frail Young Duke Is Doted On 王爷在上：小郡公病弱得宠着 One Egg Yolk Pie一口蛋黄派Two Male Leads1.6M WordsCompleted [One-to-one romance + rebirth + sweet, satisfying romance] Chi Yu is the only legitimate son of the general's household, but he was born with a delicate constitution. Sickly since childhood, he wheezes after three steps and coughs after five. Among the young gentlemen of Kyoto's prominent families, he's famous for being frail and delicate. Reborn, the frail Chi Yu finally gets back on his feet! He had planned to take revenge and punish the villains step by step on his own, but unexpectedly, he c 11.2kReads9.5Score1.6k14d adds
24. 24 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3k14d adds
25. 25 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 143.6kReads9.4Score20.6k14d adds
26. 26 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 40.8kReads9.5Score5.4k14d adds
27. 27 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.2kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds
28. 28 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 56.5kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds
29. 29 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 26.1kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds
30. 30 反EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 I Keep a Fat Rabbit家养了只肥兔Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 342.4kReads9.5Score38.6k14d adds
31. 31 神 God-Tier Choices: This Beast Tamer Is a Little Too Fierce 神级选择：这个御兽师有亿点生猛 Three Winds 11三风11Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Beast taming + choices + comedy + nonsense + one female lead (no female lead) = ?] When Chen Shu wakes up, he finds that he has transmigrated to a parallel world where beast taming reigns supreme, and he has bound himself to a Divine-Level Choice System! Every choice he makes earns him all kinds of rewards! With the System’s help, his pets grow increasingly monstrous: a slime that can sit on a dragon and crush it to death, a husky that can blast a phoenix to tears with elemental skills, and a.. 177.9kReads9.7Score21.5k14d adds
32. 32 须 Live Life to the Fullest: Springtime 须尽欢：逢春 Doudoudoudou Fly豆豆豆豆飞Ancient Romance71k WordsOngoing When Wei Zhaoqing was born, the sun and moon shone together and all under heaven celebrated. She was born to nobility. But a palace coup changed everything. Burdened with the hatred of her people and the vengeance owed to her family, she endured humiliation and bided her time, concealing her brilliance at every turn to protect her younger brother. Looking back halfway through the story, she finds a dear friend who grew up alongside her and stayed by her side throughout; a kindred spirit, gifte —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist in this ancient romance is a very beautiful princess (the kind who is aware of her beauty). She is single-mindedly focused on revenge and possesses great strategic thinking. The male protagonist appears aloof and reserved, but is actually insane and ruthless, willing to do anything to achieve his goals (he's a bit crazy). This is a short story of mutual redemption and fulfillment. ❤️

33. 33 跑 Run! The Deranged Villainous Tyrant Got the Wrong Script! 跑啊！反派疯批暴君拿错剧本啦！ Wei Xiaoxi未小兮Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigrate into a Book + Goofy Comedy + Unhinged Villain + Pure Love] Yun Ruan, a minor actress, transmigrates into the script she once performed in and becomes Yun Ruanruan, a cannon-fodder supporting female character. When she opens her eyes, the male lead is about to kill her with one sword strike. To save her own skin, Yun Ruanruan follows the plot and powers up, helping the male lead eliminate the main villain and claim the crown prince's position. She makes sure to cling 3.2kReads9.0Score36314d adds

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    These three are all palace intrigue novels, all completed, and all featuring male leads who are utterly scathing. The first one is the best. An obscure actress, Yun Ruan, transmigrates into the script she's acting in, becoming the cannon fodder female supporting character, Yun Ruan Ruan. To save her life, Yun Ruan Ruan follows the plot with incredible luck, helping the male lead eliminate the villain and ascend to the throne. But just as she's about to retire and enjoy her newfound wealth and glory in her fiefdom… the villain, Shen Muzhi, who should have been killed off, returns and beheads the male lead with a single sword stroke. Yun Ruan Ruan: "Villainous boss, you seem to have picked up the wrong script!" Terrified, Yun Ruan Ruan tries to run away, but Shen Muzhi blocks her at the door. She's then showered with the villain's affections day and night. "Ruan Ruan, as long as you don't run away, I'll give you my life."

34. 34 救 Help! On Our Wedding Night After I Transmigrated into a Book, the Crazy Male Lead Tried to Kill Me 救命！穿书新婚夜疯批男主要杀我 Shen Qiao沈峭Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted Xue Miao’an transmigrates into a melodramatic novel as a cannon-fodder female supporting character who dies from the start. The moment she opens her eyes, the unhinged male lead is trying to kill her. She’s been poisoned with a deadly toxin and doesn’t have long to live. No problem: the male lead is the antidote. Bracing her frail body, she pushes him straight down. The unhinged male lead is ruthless and vicious. He makes her sleep in the woodshed and kneel on the bed, shouting every day that he 203Reads8.2Score—14d adds
35. 35 病 Sick Possession: The Mad Tyrant's Dark Moonlight 病态占有：疯批暴君的黑月光 Plum Juice李子汁Ancient Romance181k WordsCompleted A domineering, obsessive, devoted male lead versus a clever, gentle, beautiful female lead One-line summary: The tyrant emperor is reborn as a devoted husband! He wants both his wife and his empire! In his previous life, Jun Yaojing was a master of both letters and warfare, the obvious choice for the throne. But after being framed, he ended up abandoned by everyone when his fortunes fell, estranged from all those around him. The only person who stayed by his side through it all was his wife... G 15Reads8.6Score—14d adds
36. 36 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 56.6kReads9.5Score7k14d adds
37. 37 娘 Her Majesty Is Bewitchingly Beautiful, Reigns over the Six Palaces, and Takes the Empress's Throne! 娘娘千娇百媚，宠冠六宫坐后位！ It's Bing'er是冰儿啊Ancient Romance632k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + clear-headed heroine + not the emperor’s sole favorite at first, but his only favorite later] Su Mei never imagined she would transmigrate into a harem-intrigue novel, let alone as the lowest-ranking palace concubine. If she wants a better life, she has to cling tightly to the emperor’s coattails. At first, the emperor is interested in her only because of her alluring face. Later, he summons her more often because she is delicate and soft, and somehow he develops feelings for t 391Reads7.5Score—14d adds
38. 38 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 5kReads9.3Score53214d adds
39. 39 撕 Tear Apart the Harem! Win Favor! She's a Lunatic, Who Dares Cross Her? 撕后宫！得恩宠！她是疯批谁敢惹 Cats Are Extra Sweet猫猫特别甜Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue Only + Concubine-born Daughter + Reborn + Revenge + Everyone Is Evil + Wish-Fulfillment] [The story begins before the heroine enters the palace] [The emperor favors no one at first, and the heroine doesn’t fall in love] Jiang Shiying had died once. She died in childbirth, after her own elder sister had her killed to keep the baby. Reborn, she had made up her mind: she would enter the palace and get revenge, but she wouldn’t suffer! Not her stepmother or her elder sister, not eve 7.5kReads9.3Score95214d adds
40. 40 娘 The Bewitching Consort Goes Mad, Scheming Ruthlessly to Seize the Empress’s Throne 娘娘疯诱娇媚，狠毒宫斗疯夺后位 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance202k WordsCompleted [Doesn't love the emperor + single-mindedly plays palace politics + not mutually chaste + favored exclusively in the later stages + no idiotic palace scheming + the empress's throne! The empress's throne!] Lin Zhi Ruan concealed her looks until she entered the palace, only then revealing her true appearance. Before she died, Concubine Meng clutched her hand tightly and warned her never to show her real face before leaving the estate. Given the chance to enter the palace, Lin Zhi Ruan understood 298Reads7.5Score—14d adds
41. 41 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 36.9kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds
42. 42 当 The Mistress of the House 当家小妾 Ai Rui Wan艾瑞万Ancient Romance182k WordsCompleted [A concubine in a Duke’s mansion][A concubine who runs the household][A woman who transmigrated transmigrates again][A concubine’s battle against the principal wife] In her previous life, she transmigrated to ancient times and met a devoted man who loved her. He was the heir to a duke’s title. But relying on his affection, she let down her guard and fell into the principal wife’s trap, driving a wedge between herself and the heir. She died in childbirth, leaving behind her innocent child. In her —Reads—Score—14d adds

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43. 43 娘 The Empress's Delicate Charm and Clever Ways Keep the Mad Emperor Clinging to Her Night After Night 娘娘娇嫩手段高，疯批帝王夜夜缠 Even the Fish Crosses by Boat鱼也渡舟Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing A two-faced, flirtatious beauty x a ruthless, calculating emperor [Transmigrate into a book + win over the villain + clever heroine + calculating, unhinged emperor + God of Cooking System + mission system + cheats + pure indulgence] Su Qingyuan wakes up one day and finds herself in the book, as the lowest-ranking cannon-fodder empress. She has no children or affection, has failed to win the emperor's favor, and is destined to die miserably in the Cold Palace while her whole family is destroyed. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, transmigration into a book to help the original owner take revenge

44. 44 穿 I Ran Away Pregnant After Becoming His Bedchamber Maid 穿成通房后我带球跑 Yun Wanshang云挽裳Ancient Romance692k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + green tea schemer + white lotus + stand-in for his beloved + palace intrigue + power struggles + satisfying wish fulfillment] A novelist who had never been in a relationship transmigrated into the Great Zhou Dynasty, becoming Chu Wuhen, Prince Qi's bedchamber maid. Every day, she struggled to stay alive. The original owner was the illegitimate daughter of a mistress. After her family fell into ruin, she was sold to Prince Qi's manor to warm his bed. Su Wanqing was jea 299Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story revolves around palace intrigue and family feuds. The female lead is a scheming, manipulative woman. Her mother runs away while pregnant, and the female lead also runs away while pregnant. The female lead is the "ball" in the story. Every time she escapes and is caught, the male lead punishes her by locking her up, imprisoning her, and binding her.

45. 45 宿 Susu, I’m Spoiled and Blessed with Pregnancy Thanks to the Baby-Making System 宿宿我啊，靠生子系统好孕独宠捏 Joy Year After Year乐及年年Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Short drama: Bound to a Good Luck System, the Tyrant Dotes on Me Alone [Quick transmigration + stunning heroine + no fixed couple + exclusive, super-sweet romance + living out a full lifetime in each small world + heroine's first world is not chaste, both leads are chaste in all the others] Only after Tea Jiu castrated her target did she realize she'd been bound to a childbearing System. System: "I'm heartbroken. Real heartbreak isn't about making a scene..." Tea Jiu: "My mistake, System. Let me 31.1kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds

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    The first and eighth worlds feature a crazy male protagonist, and he's also very doting in other worlds. This is a completed quick transmigration novel with a system and the ability to father children.

46. 46 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. 5.8kReads9.0Score44014d adds
47. 47 入 The One Who Enters the Bedchamber 入幕之臣 Adorable Cat猫可爱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Lin Qiuwan devoted herself to the Earl of Ning'an's household for twenty-one years. Only on her deathbed did she discover that her husband had long kept a mistress, her mother-in-law was all smiles on the outside and venomous within, and even the son she raised wasn't her own! Reborn into a new life, Lin Qiuwan will make everyone who deceived and mistreated her pay! Later, nine out of ten households in the Earl of Ning'an's family will be empty. Everyone says that Lin Qiuwa 2kReads9.1Score25614d adds
48. 48 娇 The Spoiled Princess Is Bewitching and Alluring, Armed with the Plot and Ready to Stir Up Trouble 娇蛮公主妩又媚，手握剧情当祸水 Pineapple Prince菠萝王子Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [A flirtatious, delicate princess + a steady, powerful chancellor + sweet romance, devoted couple, face-slapping satisfaction, one-on-one romance + everyone’s darling, irresistible to all] Shen Wanshu is the most pampered princess in the capital, raised deep within the palace and so delicate and lovable that she inspires pity. One day, she awakens and realizes she is the wicked princess in a storybook. Before long, her imperial brother will throw the kingdom into chaos as he becomes hopelessly i —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is seriously amazing! The male lead and the princess-like female lead are absolutely maddening!! The female lead isn't just a pretty face! She's very shrewd!! 😘

49. 49 商 The Merchant Lady’s Rise: The Greatest Female Marquis 商女逆袭：最强女侯爷 Lush Branches and Leaves枝叶蔓蔓Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Reborn + traditional household intrigue + female official + political machinations + satisfying revenge] [A satisfying story of a merchant's daughter rising to power, helping the crown princess ascend the throne, and becoming the first female marquis] Only as Su Ji lay dying did she learn that her father had not married into her mother's family for love. He had simply coveted the wealth of the Su family, the richest merchants in the land. Her mother's serious illness was not a lingering consequ 104Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Those reborn may have made mistakes or encountered difficulties in their previous lives, and they might use these lessons to avoid repeating similar errors in ancient society. This caution allows them to better mitigate potential risks. Weighing Pros and Cons: Reborn individuals may think more deeply about decisions, weighing pros and cons and considering all possible consequences. They may be better at planning and making decisions based on various circumstances. Managing Interpersonal Relationships: Considering the complex interpersonal relationships in ancient society, reborn individuals may handle relationships more carefully, avoiding getting caught up in conflicts and disputes. They may know how to treat others kindly and avoid conflicts. Patience and Resourcefulness: To better adapt to the limitations of ancient society, reborn individuals may exhibit greater patience and resourcefulness. They know how to maintain a low profile in certain situations, are good at reading people, and do not give up easily.

50. 50 锦 The Brocade Spring Boudoir 锦明春闺 Startled Magpie惊鹊儿Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Second male lead takes the spotlight + ex-husband crawls over broken glass to win her back + love triangle drama + Mary Sue + real and fake heiresses + faithful to each other + sweet, satisfying romance] In her previous life, Ming Jin had her identity and name stolen. After finally making it home, she was rejected by her family and disliked by her fiancé. Even though she eventually got what she wanted, she ended up battered and bruised. As she lay dying, she thought that if she had another life 4.7kReads8.8Score40614d adds

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    ✨The second male lead takes over, 🏝️a chaotic love triangle, an extremely crazy man🤭🤭…①✨In this life, Ming Jin decides to stop coveting things that don't belong to her, and to stop caring about family and love. However, as she begins her new life, those who once abandoned and hurt her cry and beg her to come back. Gu Mingheng initially just felt sorry for this young girl and couldn't help but want to help her…②🎉He wanted to protect her under his wings, to walk alongside her. While Gu Changxuan was washing away his buried memories, he watched helplessly as Ming Jin left without looking back. He realized…he had always loved her, but he knew she would never come back…

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