Are There Any Palace- and Household-Intrigue Novels That Set the Gold Standard, the Kind You Can't Put Down? 🌸 有没有宫斗宅斗的天花板。让人看了流连忘返🌸

1. 201 明 The Bright Moon Shines on Yunhuai 明月昭昭向云淮 Lin Jianxi林间溪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted A noble family's eldest daughter × a powerful Chancellor, a sweet romance from beginning to end. One is a clever, rational beauty, while the other is a dignified and self-controlled man who falls helplessly in love. Everyone says: The most impressive achievement of the Chancellor who holds power over the court was spoiling the most carefree Chancellor's wife in all of Great Sheng. 661Reads—Score104Shelves

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   This is a historical romance novel featuring a large cast of characters caught in a power struggle. The story begins with a turbulent banquet in the capital, where the protagonist uses his talent and charisma to stabilize the situation. Hearing music, he unexpectedly encounters a long-lost childhood friend. The more you read, the more captivating it becomes.

2. 202 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 34.4kReads9.2Score4.6kShelves

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   The female lead has a card that allows her to resurrect others; whoever offends her gets reborn. It's basically a chaotic mess, with everyone reborn and fighting each other, hahaha.

3. 203 泣 Tears of Dew: Tang Branch Takes Revenge and Schemes for Power Behind Silk Curtains 泣露策：棠枝雪恨，锦帐谋权 Sparse Shadows 1717疏影1717Ancient Romance229k WordsOngoing [Ratings just released and still climbing | legitimate daughter + household intrigue + palace intrigue + political scheming] How deep the palace walls, where camellias weep cold dew; brocade curtains veil layers of screens, concealing plots and schemes. Yun Qingyuan, the general’s legitimate daughter, spent half her life plotting to protect her family. With deft hands, she set chaos right and watched the rise and fall of fortunes with a cool gaze. At the time, her birth mother had died suddenly 3Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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   New book recommendation: The ultimate in domestic intrigue and palace power struggles for the eldest daughter!

4. 204 娇 The Sweet Little Nanny, Kissed Until She Begs for Mercy by a Mad Tycoon 娇软小奶娘，疯批权贵吻到求饶 The Villain Who Raises Cats养猫的反派Ancient Romance988k WordsCompleted A gentle, sweet little bunny vs. a domineering, unhinged man. Forced possession + a battlefield of rival suitors + both leads are sexually inexperienced. He Niang never dreamed of climbing the social ladder. She only wanted to be a proper wet nurse, but her body was strange: she could nurse children despite being unmarried and unable to conceive! Then, one rainy night, he cornered her in a dark room, his burning fingertips gripping her chin as he asked in a hoarse voice, “Just how many secrets i 2.5kReads7.8Score216Shelves

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   A naive wet nurse encounters a crazy, powerful man, whose possessiveness is off the charts. The story of her chasing after her husband is incredibly addictive. If you're looking for a good book to read!

5. 205 来 Since I'm Here, I Might as Well Save a General and Make Him My Husband 来都来了，顺手救个将军当夫君吧 Dreaming of Dreams, Speaking of Dreams与梦言梦Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted (Transmigrate, past and present lives, physician × general, one-on-one romance) Across a thousand springs, a jade token guides reincarnation, and the seasons turn once more. Yue Runing, skilled in both medicine and healing arts, transmigrates a thousand years into the future and inhabits the body of a noblewoman. In her dreams, she relives the joys and sorrows of her past life. Old friends meet again, the crabapple blossoms remain unchanged, and their promise endures until their hair turns white 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is incredibly captivating. A woman, having spent a fortune to win the heart of her beloved, transmigrates into the body of Yue Runing, a noblewoman from a powerful family, and finds herself caught in a whirlpool of emotions spanning her past and present lives. Is the appearance of the young general Xiao Ceyu a new beginning or a replay of an old dream? The tragedy foreshadowed in her dreams, the predetermined course of history—all will be rewritten by her. This love story that transcends time awaits your discovery!

6. 206 贵 The Pinnacle of the Noble Consort 贵妃之巅 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted “A twisted romance” + “palace intrigue” + “a tragedy of the age.” During the Chenghua reign of the Ming dynasty, palace maid Wan Zhen'er spent ten years bringing Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen, confined in the Cold Palace, back from hell to the world of the living. What began as a desperate act of protection warped, under the influence of power, into a twisted symbiosis. Seventeen years older than him, she was his nursemaid and elder sister, and eventually became his only Noble Consort, as well as hi 824Reads—Score100Shelves

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   "Abnormal love affair" + "palace intrigue" + "tragic era". Wan Zhen'er was 17 years older than Emperor Zhu Jianshen of the Ming Dynasty, but Zhu Jianshen loved her to death... Ironically, Consort Wan almost poisoned all of his princes!

7. 207 乖 Be Good! Sweetheart, Don't Run! The Mad Tyrant Coaxes You in a Hoarse Whisper 乖！娇娇别逃！疯批暴君低哑缠哄 A Crescent Moon一剪月Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Also known as The Phoenix Returns to the Luan] [Both Reborn + Both Transmigrate + Yandere + Power Couple + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance and Power Fantasy] After dying tragically in her previous life and transmigrating to the modern world, Yun Li unexpectedly transmigrates back. When she opens her eyes, it’s her wedding night! “A Li... why can’t you try to love me?” The yandere regent grips her waist, his eyes red-rimmed, and swears he’ll pamper his little darling with his life in this li 10.6kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
8. 208 夺 Stealing Another Man’s Wife: My Wife Is Truly Lovely 夺臣妻：吾妻甚美 Dissolving Tides溶解潮汐Ancient Romance245k WordsOngoing [The Emperor Steals His Minister’s Wife + Rekindled Love + Devoted Romance + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + The Male Lead’s Long Road to Winning Her Back + Childhood Sweethearts + Forced Love + Taking Her by Force + A Blend of Sweetness and Angst] [Gentle, resilient noblewoman x scheming, ruthless emperor who wears a virtuous mask] Everyone in the capital knows that Shen Ruoyuan, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family, is a coldhearted social climber. When her childhood sweetheart, t 330Reads—Score103Shelves

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   The character Du Qing sent chills down my spine. He was the female lead's father's closest friend, someone who watched her grow up. When the Shen family fell into trouble, everyone avoided them, but he secretly helped them out. The female lead always called him Uncle Du. When her husband was imprisoned, she went to him in the snow with a food box and warm clothes, standing outside for over an hour, her fox fur soaked through, but she didn't even go in. He didn't refuse to see her; someone in the palace had given her a heads-up beforehand, and he understood the implication—sending her in was the best way to curry favor with the new emperor, guaranteeing a smooth career. Did he struggle? Yes, he did. But compared to his past affections, his career was as insignificant as a snowflake. So she waited in the side hall until she "fainted," and when she awoke, she was already in the imperial study. The most ruthless part of this book about political intrigue isn't the murder, but how this Uncle Du, with a smile, weighed his old friend's daughter and sold her for a good price.

9. 209 娇 The Sweet Wife Is No Damsel: The White Moonlight Wins Over the Wicked Prince 娇妻不娇：白月光攻略邪恶王爷 Bu Xiang Shang Ban步湘尚半Ancient Romance402k WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + two equally formidable leads + play the pig to eat the tiger + flirtatious push and pull + a battlefield of romantic rivals + revenge and punishing scoundrels + wish fulfillment] She is the revered daughter of a noble house, a female general destined to become empress, and a beloved young lady blessed by fortune. Yet she always feels a pair of eyes watching her from some dark corner. Then, on her wedding night, her entire family is arrested and their estate confiscated. Her dre —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recently discovered a historical romance novel with a very steady pace. The female protagonist was once a general from a powerful family. After her entire family was annihilated, she lived in hiding for six years before returning to the capital under a new identity to plot revenge. She's incredibly meticulous; from the moment she enters the city, she meticulously plans and builds her influence, engaging in business dealings and disrupting the rules of the courtesan selection. Every step is calculated clearly; she's not a weak woman relying on others for protection. The princes each have their own schemes, and the court politics and revenge storylines are interwoven seamlessly, making for a smooth reading experience.

10. 210 权 The Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife: He Says He'd Even Accept Being Her Lover! 权臣追妻，他说外室他也愿意！ I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted The rating has just come in, so it’ll go up later~ The male lead starts out on top, then turns into a devoted lapdog later. There’s a little political scheming and domestic drama. The satisfying face-slapping comes later. This isn’t a strong-female-lead story either, so don’t read it if that’s not your thing. "Beautiful, fair-skinned, voluptuous, innocent heroine vs. a man who doesn’t realize he’s in love until he’s on his knees pursuing his wife" "Powerful minister pursues his wife ➕ both leads 2.3kReads8.1Score223Shelves

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    With a difficult mother-in-law, a troublesome cousin, and a cold husband, she finally couldn't take it anymore and asked for a divorce. The powerful minister, however, pleaded with tears in his eyes, "I'll accept any mistress, just please don't leave!" A story of two virgins and a wife-chasing saga, the plot is incredibly tense!

11. 211 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

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    Entering the gates of a noble family is like entering a deep sea; entering the palace is like stepping into a dangerous place. The heroine stumbles into this world full of intrigue and scheming. Facing the double attack of domestic power struggles and palace intrigues, how will she fight back and amaze everyone?

12. 212 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Delicate, and the Cold, Cruel Emperor Falls for Her at First Sight 娘娘娇娇媚，冷戾帝王一见倾心 The Star Among the Stars in the Sky天上星星的星星Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue and revenge, a slow-burn, slow-payoff story + stunning heroine + exceptionally clearheaded heroine with an unwavering goal] [The hero always favors the heroine + dotes on her exclusively in the middle + disbands his harem later] After Shen Qingtang’s aunt is schemed against and killed by Madam Shen, her goal becomes perfectly clear: she will enter the palace, become the most honored woman in the land, and make everyone who plotted against her aunt pay. She is also perfectly clea 4.9kReads9.1Score530Shelves

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    Ancient romance fans rejoice! His Majesty caused the deaths of two empresses, yet he dotes on the daughter of a disgraced official, making her his precious darling. Their love-hate relationship is so captivating!

13. 213 别 Don't Be Weak, Don't Provoke Her: An Angry Palace Maid Can Restore a Fallen Kingdom 别太弱，别招惹，宫女发怒能复国 Ethereal Fairy霓裳妖妖Ancient Romance748k WordsCompleted [Unusual premise + assassin’s rise + strong heroine + political intrigue + cold and heartless + mildly yandere + cool-headed lunatic + male lead rises from the nth place] * Su Mian was just a palace maid serving a princess. On the day the Southern Yan Kingdom fell, she watched everyone die before her without a flicker of emotion. The princess gave her an even more perilous mission. Until it was done, she had to stay alive. But in a world thrown into chaos, she was sold as a slave and forced to e 25.6kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves
14. 214 听 When He Heard I Was Remarrying, My Imperial Ex Went Berserk 听说我要再嫁，皇帝前夫杀疯了 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted Jiang Li, the unruly eighteenth daughter of the Duke's mansion, was forced to marry the disgraced crown prince and imprisoned alongside him. They said the former crown prince was violent by nature, so Jiang Li packed her things and ran away. Not long afterward, the former crown prince ascended the throne, and everyone felt a chill on Jiang Li's behalf. Wouldn't the emperor have her torn limb from limb now? No one knew that the dignified ruler of the realm was holding Jiang Li's hand, his eyes re 1.2kReads9.2Score160Shelves
15. 215 帝 The Emperor Has No Heart, Yet His Cool and Elegant Noble Consort Has Her Ways 帝本无心，怎奈清冷贵妃手段高 My Cat Is Called Huabei我的猫叫花呗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Cool, seductive fox beauty vs. a carefree, womanizing emperor] [The heroine is the true daughter, driven by revenge and ambition: a scheming beauty, sweet on the outside but ruthless within, and far from virtuous. This is an unconventional palace-intrigue story focused on winning hearts. The hero is not chaste. Later, he desperately tries to win her back. The overall tone is sweet, and the romance becomes one-on-one in the latter half.] Until the age of five, Changyu Jiao was the legitimate da 9.5kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves
16. 216 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.2kReads9.4Score493Shelves
17. 217 贵 The Noble Consort Rejects Romance: While Others Fight for Favor, I Seize Power 贵妃不入爱河，别人争宠我夺权 Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [Female-Lead Wish Fulfillment + Unfeeling Persona + Ruthless Revenge and Face-Slapping] Years later, the history books would describe Ming Tang as a master strategist with an iron fist, the ultimate winner of the harem struggles and the vast empire. Only Ming Tang knew she had never wanted to be that winner in the first place. From a young girl to the ruler of the realm, all she had wanted at first was to avenge her elder sister. The harem was full of danger. On one side was Consort Jin, who had 7.8kReads9.4Score923Shelves
18. 218 侧 The Side Consort’s Memoir of Becoming Empress 侧妃为后记 Spring Has Filled the Blossoming Branches华枝春已满Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Household Intrigue + Palace Intrigue] Not a one-on-one romance. The male lead has a wife and concubines early on, but later dotes on the heroine alone. No suspicion or misunderstandings. A little angst, but mostly sweet. The heroine falls for him first, but she isn't completely ruled by love. Her experiences have shaped her, and she's usually quite level-headed. (Though perhaps she is a little taken by his looks.) The male lead doesn't realize his own feelings, but he's been good to the heroine 3.5kReads9.0Score276Shelves
19. 219 恶 The Villainess Becomes the Legitimate Daughter: I'm Just Pretending, Don't Get Too Attached 恶女成嫡：我装的，你们别太爱了 Peach Blossoms Reflected in Wine桃花映酒Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted (Print edition goes on sale at 7 p.m. on September 19 / Several short animated adaptations are now streaming) [Wicked Villainess Transmigrates into a Book + Total Control + “Training Dogs” Romance + Male Rivals in a Shura Field + Exes Begging for Her Back + Face-Slapping and Scumbag Punishment] [The heroine is a true villainess: a stunning, calculating temptress who never hesitates to manipulate others] Jiang Chuji, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was an ill-fated girl sent to a t 61.9kReads9.4Score8.4kShelves
20. 220 暴 The Tyrant Is at Death’s Door, While the Empress Has an Affair With a Buddhist Monk 暴君生命垂危，皇后跟佛子偷情 Xue Shui Shui薛水水Ancient Romance604k WordsOngoing [One heroine and multiple love interests, a scheming beauty adored by all, a battlefield of rival men, a cast of obsessive lunatics, and aristocratic power struggles] She is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Ji family, the most beautiful woman in the capital, and a born ruler. The tyrant is her husband, the Imperial Preceptor is her devoted admirer, aristocratic young masters go mad for her, the top scholar lies to the emperor for her, and a martial arts master is happy to be her blade. Even 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Amidst turmoil at court, the emperor, in an effort to weaken the power of aristocratic families and promote officials from humble backgrounds, publicly executed a high-ranking official from a family with opposing views. This act threatened the interests of the Ji family behind the empress, who spoke out in remonstrance, attempting to balance the political situation and bringing the conflict between the emperor and empress over imperial power and the aristocratic families to the forefront.

21. 221 农 The Little Farmhouse Widow 农家小寡妇 Mu Gui木桂Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiu'e transmigrates and becomes a young widow believed to bring death to her husbands. People say a widow's doorstep attracts trouble. She'd say she attracts more than her fair share. Worst of all, the sickly man she supposedly killed has appeared out of nowhere! Nie Yuanqiao: “I heard you were exchanging glances with Li Er while doing laundry yesterday.” Nie Yuanqiao: “Did Wang San take a few extra looks at you while you were drawing water?” Nie Yuanqiao: “I heard the only son of Lord Xu 973Reads8.9Score219Shelves

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    The concept is so good, the score shouldn't be so low. For a bookworm of seven or eight years, it's quite well written, and it gets even better later on.

22. 222 神 The Reborn Fortune-Telling Princess Saves Her Whole Family 神算王妃重生后，救全家 Qing Xueyang卿雪阳Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted (Devoted couple, 1v1 + palace and household intrigue + rebirth and revenge + golden finger) Song Ziqing is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis Zhongyong’s household. Because of her unusual constitution, she was sent to cultivate in the mountains. In her previous life, Song Ziqing fell in love with the Fifth Prince, Li Che. She used her cultivation to help him seize the throne, but ended up causing the deaths of her father and brothers, as well as Crown Prince Li Feng, who loved her. She herse 21Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, the female protagonist made a mistake due to her divine calculations, resulting in the destruction of her family and the loss of her beloved. Reborn, she uses her divine calculation abilities to save her family, give her lover from her past life a better world, and exact revenge on her enemies.

23. 223 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.4kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    My fellow readers, does anyone understand?! This book is seriously amazing! The trope of sworn enemies turning into husband and wife is just brilliant! Multiple identities being revealed, sweet romance and flirtatious interactions. Who wouldn't love the long-planned love between King Lingyuan and Qinggu Sha? She disguises herself as an orphan to marry into the royal family to investigate a blood feud, while he, with his immense power, tests her at every turn, indulging her every whim. The book masterfully balances the sparks and ambiguity within their contractual marriage!

24. 224 清 A Brilliant Scheme for the Noble Daughter of Qingchen 清辰似锦嫡女谋 July Light L七月光LAncient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted As the youngest legitimate daughter of a duke's household, she should have had a peaceful, uneventful life. But after entering the palace one day, she found herself caught in its treacherous intrigues… 8.5kReads8.2Score717Shelves
25. 225 娘 The Empress Is Determined to Rise to the Top 娘娘她立志登高位 The Moon Has Set in the West月已西Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted Scheming beauty x stern, cold emperor (soul transmigration + palace intrigue + not mutually devoted + eventually his one and only) In the third year of Zhaowu, Wen Zhuohua abandoned the path laid out for her and entered the palace as a palace-selection candidate. She loves wealth, splendor, power, and status. All under heaven belongs to the sovereign, and nothing in this world is more exalted than imperial authority. Once in the palace, she treads carefully in the harem and puts on an act for th 15.3kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
26. 226 新 On Our Wedding Night, He Personally Sent Me to the Regent’s Bedchamber 新婚夜他亲手把我送向摄政王寝宫 Li Wei礼蔚Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Palace Intrigue and Revenge + The Scumbag Regrets It Too Late + Devoted Couple + Adoring Husband] On her wedding night, Mu Wanyan was sent by her scumbag husband to the Regent's bed. She knew nothing of it, and believed he loved her just as deeply as she loved him. She treated her scumbag husband, Pei Mochen, wonderfully, even taking a blade for him. Little did she know he saw her only as a spy from an enemy state. He pretended to care for her, while secretly having people poison Mu 637Reads9.1Score172Shelves

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    🍀The pinnacle of palace intrigue. Pei Mochen 🥺~ I was so good to you. I loved you so much. And yet, on our wedding night, you gave me to someone else. From this day forward, I sever all ties with you, never to see you again in this life.

27. 227 长 The Blood Curse of Immortality 长生血咒 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [The mystery of immortality + palace intrigue at its peak + battlefield schemes + devastating romance + dynastic upheaval] This is an intense political romance full of heartbreak. Get yourself emotionally prepared before reading! Twist after twist! Every character is clever! The plot is logical, the foreshadowing is rich, and the emotional impact lingers. It took me three days to recover after finishing it! Princess Yongzhao carries unusual blood, making her the most precious “medicine” in the 36Reads8.8Score147Shelves

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    Why is the Blood Curse tied to immortality? Every extension of life hides a deadly trap; the more you watch, the more addictive it becomes!

28. 228 贵 The Son-in-Law Moves In: Bringing His Wife Luck and Wealth 贵婿入门，旺妻又招财 Golden God of Wealth金财神Ancient Romance326k WordsCompleted Gu Qingyao was once the foremost shaman of the Grand Changsi Temple of the Great Jing Kingdom. During a trial, she fell into the hands of bandit leader Pei Jing'an, who forced her to marry him. From then on, he became utterly enamored with her, spending every night entwined with her and loving her so deeply that he could not bear to part with her. Back then, Gu Qingyao was still too young to stand on her own, so she concealed her sharp edges and pretended to be obedient, carefully maneuvering at —Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The storyline is clear; the plot is full of twists and turns, captivating the reader; the writing is concise and clear, making it a truly rare and excellent book.

29. 229 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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30. 230 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 18Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    If you're interested, you can take a look. There are quite a few characters at the beginning, so there's a character relationship diagram.

31. 231 首 Has the Chief Minister's Regret Begun Yet? 首辅大人今天火葬场了吗？ Moonlight Falling on Branches明月落枝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Unparalleled Beauty of a Female Lead + Rival Suitors + Ex-Husband’s Regret + Traditional Historical Household Intrigue] A live-action mini-drama is available to reserve on Hongguo, a live-action audio drama is out, and an animated comic is in production. Please remember to support them! Xue Ning’s entire family was killed in battle. She grew up in the Xuanyi Marquis’s household and fell deeply in love with Su Zhan, the young marquis she had known since childhood. With a cup of spiked spring win 44.6kReads7.0Score5.1kShelves

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    [Reborn and remarried, watch how the powerful Grand Secretary chases after his wife through a dramatic and unforgettable ordeal!] In her previous life, she married her childhood sweetheart with a cup of spring wine, only to be abandoned by him in the countryside, dying with resentment. Reborn, Xue Ning decisively smashes the wine glass and chooses another husband for herself. When she smiles radiantly with her fiancé at the family banquet, the usually aloof and reserved Grand Secretary finally goes mad with regret. A traditional ancient Chinese romance novel focusing on power struggles and dramatic reversals of fortune, rated 7.2, with 276,000 readers currently following. A must-read for fans of desperate counterattacks and thrilling plots!

32. 232 穿 Reborn as a Pregnant Villainous Princess, I Just Want to Stay Alive 穿成了揣崽的恶毒公主，只想苟命 Yaoyao Sunshine瑶瑶sunshineAncient Romance441k WordsCompleted [The score is new, so it may be low] [Transmigrate into a book + pregnant + survival first + sweet romance + the aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + happy ending] [Xiao Qinghuan, who only wants to survive and turn the tables + Qi Luo, who despises her at first but later can't help falling for her] Xiao Qinghuan, the legitimate princess of the Great Liang, forces herself on the poor top scholar Qi Luo for a night of passion. She gets pregnant as she hoped and marries him, causing troubl 5.1kReads7.2Score867Shelves

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    For those looking for something to read, this book is worth a try. The overall atmosphere is peaceful, without any melodramatic power struggles. The female protagonist transmigrates into the book, becomes pregnant, and abandons the original owner's obsessive possessiveness to focus on nurturing her pregnancy and protecting her life. The scene where she goes to the storeroom to retrieve fabric and snacks to visit her mother-in-law particularly touched me. The mother-in-law is simple and kind, and the younger brother-in-law and sister-in-law are timid yet obedient; the family dynamics are very warm and relatable. In the palace, the emperor, empress, and crown prince all dote on their sister, making the familial bonds very prominent, while the political intrigue is only touched upon subtly, preventing a depressing reading experience.

33. 233 亡 The Fallen Princess: A Sea of Love and Hatred 亡国公主：情天恨海 Mu Yan Bingxin木焱冰欣Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing A kingdom falls, a family is destroyed, and a treasured pearl is cast into the dust. Years in the imperial palace, a lifetime tangled in love and hate. A fleeting moment of tenderness and the bonds of their child cannot erase a blood feud. She is a princess of a fallen kingdom, biding her time as she struggles between revenge, the people, and the fate of her former dynasty. He is an emperor who rules the land, with the realm always taking precedence over love. Imprisoned in the palace and subjec 2.6kReads8.4Score158Shelves

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    On their wedding day, the procession, with its sixteen pallbearers carrying the phoenix coronet and embroidered robes, was extravagantly lavish. Yet, with a cold expression, she made him stay in a side hall, believing it to be merely a transaction in which she controlled everything. But six months later, he overthrew the entire Liang Kingdom, turning the former princess's residence into a prison. The people she sent to monitor him had long since defected. The hearts she had bought with money ultimately couldn't withstand the vulnerability he held in his hands. In this game, she had lost from the very beginning.

34. 234 国 The Imperial Academy’s Fallen Woman 国子监破鞋 Flying King1996飞大王1996Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 136,543 people have already missed this book because of its title... One-of-a-kind pure heroine + nobody is innocent + romance and desire + the fate of the nation. Beauty fades, and with it, love. Golden fingers are just something people say to fool the gullible. She is a soul from another world, sharp-eyed and streetwise. In this decaying dynasty, she aims to amass a fortune beyond imagination and avoid the humiliation China suffered over the past century. 20Reads9.2Score168Shelves

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    The grand plans on paper gradually come to fruition, and the ideas will not remain just words; the female protagonist strives to turn her ideals into reality.

35. 235 你 You Marry Your White Moonlight, and She Marries a Buddhist Monk to Lie Flat 你娶你的白月光，她嫁佛子躺平了 Clothes and Candy衣糖Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted [The heroine and her scumbag husband are both reborn; an old flame rekindled, a delicate, sweet-natured concubine-born young lady x a stern, fatherly prince] In her previous life, Jiang Ziyi took her elder sister’s place in an arranged marriage to the young heir of a marquis. Her sister got her wish and married the immensely powerful Prince Chen. Five years later, Prince Chen rebelled. The one who presided over his case was Jiang Ziyi’s husband, who committed the grave crime of condemning his en 1.8kReads8.5Score197Shelves

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    A blend of domestic power struggles, historical romance, dual rebirth, a system, and sweet romance; the plot flows smoothly without dragging. The protagonist is intelligent, and the characters fit their established personas, creating a good sense of immersion. The overall structure is excellent, and the descriptions are detailed—a rare gem of a book.

36. 236 首 The Grand Secretary Regrets It, but I've Already Won the Favor of the Entire Harem 首辅大人后悔了，我已宠冠六宫 The Wind Goes Blah Blah叽里咕噜的风Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, Resigning as Chief Councillor, is now streaming on Hongguo and Fanqie! In this life, both leads are faithful to each other. In her previous life, the heroine, Liu Mianmian, was married. In his previous life, the hero, Xie Lingyuan, died young. There’s no rivalry between women, so if that’s what you’re looking for, this story isn’t for you. In her previous life, no one lived happily. In this life, Liu Mianmian just wants to live comfortably. All she wants this t 8.7kReads8.8Score2.5kShelves
37. 237 恶 The Wicked Heiress: I Tear Up the White Moonlight Script from the Start 恶毒嫡女：开局手撕白月光剧本 Hong Liexing, Who Likes Dwarf Cichlids喜欢短鲷的洪烈兴Ancient Romance519k WordsOngoing She opens her eyes and finds herself transmigrated into a palace-intrigue novel as the villainous legitimate daughter destined to be cannon fodder. In the original plot, the male and female leads join forces to have her die miserably in the cold palace. The dissolute marquis, who should have died young, suddenly appears, casually turning a jade fan in his hand. “Want to team up? Let’s send them all to their graves.” When modern rationality meets ancient political intrigue, this “villain alliance —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 238 团 After Becoming the Family’s Darling, I Exposed the Villain’s Secret Identity! 团宠后我把反派大佬的马甲扒了！ Wan Duoduo万朵朵Ancient Romance944k WordsOngoing Transmigration + two formidable leads + secret identities exposed + everyone’s favorite + romantic push and pull Ruthless hostage prince x princess skilled in medicine and poison (Three Kingdoms intrigue, battles of wits, sweetness intertwined with heartbreak) Mo Qingqing: Transmigrated as the most doted-on seventh princess of Beilin, she breaks off her engagement from the start and is coveted by various factions for her status and beauty. Dugu Yunche / Xiao Yun: A hostage prince from Xiqi, cold 19.5kReads8.9Score5.3kShelves

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    The mystery-solving storyline is fantastic; the female lead gradually unravels the hostage's disguise, and each revelation is accompanied by a huge crisis.

39. 239 重 Reborn: The Legitimate Daughter Helps You Scatter Your Ashes 重生之嫡女帮你扬骨灰 Guobaorou Bro锅包肉broAncient Romance249k WordsOngoing [Reborn Scheming Legitimate Daughter × Pretend-Rake Prince Plotting for the Throne + Break Their Hearts Before Taking Their Lives + Household and Court Intrigue + Astonishing Behind-the-Scenes Twist] In her past life, Shen Fuming was killed by a scumbag and a wicked woman. Her loved ones died tragic deaths, and she died with her eyes open. Reborn, she became the least remarkable legitimate daughter in the Prime Minister’s household. Her stepmother was a hypocrite, her siblings were vicious, and 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is really good! It features a dual storyline of power struggles and intrigue, where everyone uses their brains. It's not the kind of straightforward, one-shot kills that's satisfying; it's a clear-headed, intelligent revenge story. Both the male and female leads are cunning and manipulative, their relationship a complex mix of ambiguity and manipulation. The pacing is a little slow at the beginning, but it gets faster and better as it goes on! Highly recommend it!!

40. 240 病 The Frail Legitimate Daughter Returns from Cultivation 病弱嫡女她修仙归来 Xinxin Loves Vegetables爱吃蔬菜的鑫鑫Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted (The rating just opened, so it will rise later.) (A household-intrigue story with faux cultivation.) A Nascent Soul powerhouse from the cultivation world was stuck at a bottleneck in her state of mind, unable to advance to Spirit Transformation. She returned to the mortal world and became Lin Shuyin, the frail eldest daughter who had just returned home to the Minister of Rites’ residence. She may look delicate and weak, but she is really an elder of the Shangqing Sect who has lived for 271 years 2.4kReads8.0Score232Shelves

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    When a Nascent Soul cultivator gets caught up in a power struggle within a family, and court intrigue intertwines with the power of cultivation, what sparks will fly?

41. 241 渣 The Scumbag's Whole Family Is a Menace, So I Became Empress and Reduced Them to Ashes 渣男全家是祸害，我封女帝扬其灰 Fu Luan伏鸾Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [No brainless plot, no transmigration, no System, no rebirth] With the Duke’s estate on the brink of collapse, Lu Fengzhou enters the palace as a male favorite to serve the empress, willingly becoming a caged songbird for others’ amusement. He does it to preserve his family’s power and glory and keep his younger sister Qingyu safe. Qingyu had only wanted to honor their mother’s dying wish: support each other as siblings, become a wife and mother, and be content with that life. But people are dri 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female-centric family drama with a male concubine and brother-in-law palace intrigue!! Help! This is what a true female-centric story is all about! The female lead is terribly bullied by her scumbag husband's family. She meets a benefactor in prison and gets released to teach her enemies a lesson. Numerous memorable face-slapping scenes! #FemaleLead #HaremBrothers #AncientRomance #FamilyIntrigue #PalaceIntrigue #FemaleFiction #PoliticalIntrigue #JadeFeatherCarriesFragranceCrossesTheGarden

42. 242 疯 Has the Regent Gone Mad? He Stole the Bride for the Heir Apparent? 疯了吧！摄政王抢亲竟为了世子？ Ke Xin柯新Two Male Leads382k WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + bickering rivals + two equally formidable leads + BL + GL + political intrigue + devoted lovers + two couples] On their wedding day, two bridal processions meet at a narrow stretch of Zhuque Avenue. A ten-mile procession of red finery, two bridal sedan chairs coming toward each other. Prince Regent Mo Fengming gives a cold laugh. “Elder sister, this road is narrow. How about a fight? Whoever wins goes first.” The princess royal, Mo Qinghuang, stands in blazing red. “B 150Reads7.0Score102Shelves

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    Xiao Yan, that crazy guy, seems cold and ruthless on the surface, but he doesn't even dare to breathe when his hand is bandaged. Su Qianqian thinks this generation of villains is really too difficult to handle; even treating an injury requires a free lesson in modern medicine. [Shy][admiring]

43. 243 冷 The Stone-Faced General Dotes on Her Relentlessly, While the Mystic Expert Does as She Pleases 冷面将军拼命宠，玄学大佬横着走 Xu Xu Tang Qing许许唐倾Ancient Romance368k WordsOngoing [Borrowed body + family intrigue + political scheming + satisfying revenge + ghost hunting + equally matched couple] After borrowing a body, she became a good-for-nothing legitimate daughter everyone could bully! She laughed. “If I don't stand up for myself, you'll all forget who's the legitimate eldest daughter of this household!” Her sweet-faced stepmother trembled. “Could she have learned the truth?” Her wicked younger sister questioned her. “She dared to fight back? Is she crazy, or possesse 39Reads—Score104Shelves
44. 244 葵 The Sunflower Princess’s Book of Delights 葵花郡主欢乐宝典 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Kuihua has a name as common as they come for a noble young lady, but her parents are both highborn and utterly unreliable. They raised her into a “green melon,” someone who speaks without thinking and invites gossip, and whose hopeless conduct makes marriage difficult. Yet, by a twist of fate, she wins herself a young husband, and so begins her delightful life of stirring up the capital and teasing young dandies before marriage, then making mischief with her in-laws and battling her mother- 1.9kReads9.5Score300Shelves

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    A book drought is upon me! This is the pinnacle of palace intrigue novels, one you'll want to read again and again, with its mutually affectionate plot!

45. 245 踩 You Stepped on My Family to Rise, So Why Regret My Marriage to a General? 踩我全家上位，我嫁将军你悔什么 Flowers Fall in Chang'an花落长安丶Ancient Romance205k WordsOngoing [Rebirth and revenge] + [rivalry for the heroine] + [a heroine who fights back without hesitation] Lu Mingwei, the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household, once thought she was the happiest woman in the world. For five years of marriage, her husband, Shen Huai, treated her like his most treasured possession. The warm porridge he brought her each morning, their passionate nights, and his devoted vigil at her sickbed all immersed her in a grand love story. Only when forged evidence branding t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shen Huai feigned tenderness for years, believing that crushing the heroine's family would bring him peace of mind. Fortunately, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's family, whom he had used as a stepping stone, returned after being reborn. Not only did she have the ability to punish the scumbags herself, but she also had the powerful war god of the northwest who could overthrow a kingdom behind her.

46. 246 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score457Shelves

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    It features palace intrigue and family feuds, as well as patriotism and national sentiment. 👍🙂

47. 247 医 The Divine Physician’s Hands Can Heal All: The Good-for-Nothing Legitimate Daughter Defies Heaven 医手遮天：废柴嫡女要逆天 My Heart Soars On and On悠悠我心飞扬Ancient Romance316k WordsCompleted Transmigration and rebirth + palace intrigue and household battles + two strong, calculating leads + face-slapping A modern doctor transmigrates into Tang Muxue, the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Estate. Carrying the grievances of her previous life and blessed with peerless medical skills, she leaves her former timidity behind and makes a place for herself through medicine. She saves lives and heals the sick, and unexpectedly meets the cold-faced Prince Jing, Xiao Mochen. Xiao Mochen suffe 6.3kReads8.8Score644Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A sweet and heartwarming story with no special abilities or system. The protagonist is outwardly gentle but inwardly strong, decisive and ruthless, intelligent, and knows how to use both kindness and severity. Towards enemies, she is ruthless and merciless; towards family, she is gentle and grateful, not love-struck, and has a clear head!

48. 248 艳 Beauty That Slays the World 艳杀天下 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted She killed Han Xin and executed Peng Yue, clearing away every one of Liu Bang’s “brothers” for him. She poisoned the King of Zhao and turned a rival into a human pig, leaving no one in the harem daring to challenge her authority. Before her husband died, he made her swear that only members of the Liu clan could be kings, yet she personally placed members of the Lü clan on the throne. Her son hated her, the ministers feared her, and the people of the realm called her a “poisonous woman.” But so w 11Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 249 唐 Shangguan Wan’er: Courtly Intrigue in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝上官婉儿宫廷风云 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Shangguan Wan'er was the daughter of a convicted official, yet she became Wu Zetian's right-hand woman. When Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was restored to the throne, she was named Zhaorong and continued overseeing official edicts for both the inner court and the outer government. Later, she attached herself to Princess Taiping. After Emperor Zhongzong's sudden death, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping drafted an imperial edict naming Li Chongmao crown prince, with Prince Xiang, Li Dan, as regent 2.6kReads7.5Score156Shelves

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    Shangguan Wan'er, possessing both beauty and exceptional talent, led a life full of twists and turns, ultimately ending in her execution... Love, hate, and the fate of her family and country... Based on history, the writing is superb, not simplistic or mindless, and well worth reading!

50. 250 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.2kReads6.9Score109Shelves

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    Jiajing Emperor: "Everyone, tell me, what kind of emperor am I? I can't even acknowledge my own father as my father?! Isn't this the biggest joke in the world?! However, I'm also quite awesome 🐮, even though I haven't held court for decades, no one has dared to rebel against me?!"... Based on history, beautifully written! A study of imperial intrigue, worth reading!

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