A Clear-Headed Heroine in Palace and Household Intrigue 女主清醒，宫斗宅斗，

1. 101 笑 This Is Hilarious! My Reborn Younger Sister Is Fighting to Marry a Scumbag 笑不活了！嫡妹重生争着嫁渣男 Yun Jiujiu云九九Ancient Romance373k WordsCompleted [Dual Rebirth, Exposing a Transmigrator, Devoted Couples, Cherished by Everyone] Shen Wangshu and her legitimate younger sister fell off a cliff and died together, then were reborn together. In their previous life, her younger sister stole her childhood betrothal and married the heir to a noble title, becoming mistress of a marquis’s household. The whole capital laughed at Shen Wangshu, the eldest legitimate daughter, for having to marry a poor scholar and become a humble scholar’s wife. But who 1.3kReads8.5Score17614d adds

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   Aside from the low rating, it has no flaws. 🍉

2. 102 外 A Concubine at the Door? Reborn, I Married My Ex’s Marquess Father 外室进门？重生我嫁前夫的侯爷爹 Eagle Little Rose雄鹰小玫瑰Ancient Romance545k WordsCompleted [Revenge and Punishing Scumbags + Devoted Couple + No Saintly Lead + Satisfying Read + Tooth-Rotting Sweetness + One-and-Only Devotion] Jiang Qingyao was reborn. In her previous life, marrying the heir apparent had been nothing but a scam. She was left alone in an empty bedroom, her dowry was drained, and she raised her cheating husband's illegitimate child for him and his mistress. Even her maternal family's entire clan was beheaded. Jiang Qingyao died with regrets. When she opened her eyes aga 204Reads9.3Score—14d adds
3. 103 你 You Insisted on Swapping Brides, So Go Cry in Rags While Eating Cornmeal 你非要换亲，穿鹑衣吃麻食哭去吧 Nanmen Yi南门毅Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Yu sisters were both reborn. In her previous life, the unloved eldest daughter, Yuan Buwei, married Jiang Weiming, the son of the Vice Minister of Revenue. The second daughter, Yuan Jinse, married Lu Sui, the son of the Marquis of Wanning. Everyone thought the younger sister would have a better life than her older sister. But on her wedding day, Lu Sui was ambushed by the enemy. He was carried back to the marquis’s residence, where he awoke disabled. Realizing her dream of wealth was shatter 234Reads7.4Score10014d adds
4. 104 去 To Hell with the Civet Cat! This Time, I'm Getting Rich! 去他的果子狸，这次老娘要暴富！ The Delicate Concubine Who Can't Fend for Herself柔弱不能自理的外室Female-Channel Fanfiction489k WordsCompleted (No goody-two-shoes heroine, just mind-bending palace intrigue! If you hate Huanbi in Empresses in the Palace, this isn’t for you! Told in first person.) (The early story moves slowly. Even reborn, Huanbi is still a servant and will feel loyalty to those she once cared for! Later, she’ll take the world by storm!) (Pumpkin seeds and little stools are ready! Ladies, please come sit in the front row and watch! If you’re not satisfied, I’ll kowtow to you!) (The plot has been changed! The plot has be 286Reads8.8Score10014d adds

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   1. Huanbi is reborn. Who says you have to become a concubine to reach the pinnacle? Becoming a nun in the Yangxin Hall is just as prudent. (This story is based on the novel "The Legend of Huanbi" and is not intended for translation.) 2. She transmigrates into the body of an unlucky crown prince's wife in the Qing Dynasty. The characters are switched at the start. Let the crown prince deal with palace intrigue and domestic power struggles; she'll fight for the throne among the nine princes. She wants this world, to wipe out the Japanese pirates, and leave no one alive.

5. 105 清 Qing Dynasty Crown Princess: I Swapped Bodies with the Deposed Crown Prince 清穿太子妃：和废太子互换身体 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The male and female leads swap souls + Alternate Qing Dynasty] Reader’s guide: If you like a mature heroine, start from the chapters charting her growth! A heroine who grows over time! She’s not a strong heroine at the start, but she’ll grow! Please be patient with her! Shi Jingxian transmigrates to the Qing dynasty. She isn’t Fourth Brother’s beloved from a romance novel, nor Kangxi’s cherished darling, nor a spoiled, pampered wife of an idle prince. She is the Crown Princess of the Crown Prin 3.9kReads9.3Score48614d adds
6. 106 外 The Illegitimate Daughter 外室女 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance808k WordsCompleted Before she transmigrated, Shen Yi had lived through one hardship after another. Then she was reborn as a baby into a happy family. What could be more carefree? She never imagined it was all a lie. Her father’s love for her mother was fake, and so was the marriage contract he gave her. He had merely come to the Duke’s household to experience life, while Shen Yi, her brother, and her mother were just byproducts of that experience. That would have been bad enough, but her scumbag father also had a 7.8kReads9.3Score89314d adds

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   The first book was a palace intrigue novel, now finished. The second book started with domestic intrigue, then became a palace intrigue novel after the male lead became emperor, and is currently being serialized. The third book is also being serialized, currently focusing on domestic intrigue. All three books feature female protagonists who are extremely clear-headed.

7. 107 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 238.5kReads9.2Score31.1k14d adds

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   It's really good, believe me, but it's still being serialized.

8. 108 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds

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   The author's literary skills are excellent, and each character is vividly portrayed. Song Wan is intelligent and virtuous; Shen Qianyu's love is pure, and his devotion to his country and love is impeccable. Jiang Yan and Wan Xiao are two characters whose love is filled with unrequited sorrow; Jiang Yan's love is restrained, unwilling to defile his beloved, while Wan Xiao knows he cannot give his childhood sweetheart happiness by pushing her away to someone else; and there are others as well…

9. 109 小 The Happy Life of a Sweet Young Husband 小娇夫的幸福生活 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Imperial Censor Lin was famous for his integrity and unyielding sense of justice, and he had made plenty of enemies. As a result, his daughter Lin Zhiyao was unwelcome among the capital’s noblewomen. Who could have guessed that the emperor and empress would take a liking to her and arrange for her to marry Gu Yuncheng, the heir to the Prince Ding’s household? The young lord declared that he didn’t want to marry, while Lin Zhiyao didn’t mind either way. All she asked was that he remember he belon 6.6kReads9.0Score58714d adds

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   Crown Prince Ding says, "With a wife, I have nothing to fear." This is a story depicting the everyday life of a royal family, with a touch of intrigue. Highly recommended if you're looking for something to read.

10. 110 综 Comprehensive Qing Dynasty Transmigration: The Idle Consort Is Bound to Two Systems 综清穿：咸鱼娘娘绑定了两个系统 Little Falling Leaves落木小小Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The Qing-dynasty transmigration setting in this story is bizarre and bears no relation to actual history. It is entirely fictional!] World One: The Noble Lady Makes a Comeback (Complete) World Two: Consort Zhao Dies of Old Age (Complete) World Three: Consort Ping Livestreams Her Qing-Dynasty Life (Complete) World Four: Consort Cheng Has Multiple Births (Complete) World Five: Fleeing with Fourth Master (Complete) World Six: Taking the Nine Princes into the Apocalypse (Complete) World Seven: Cons 6.5kReads9.0Score41214d adds

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11. 111 清 Qing Transmigration: My Son Is So Outstanding, I Become Empress After Being Made a Side Consort 清穿：儿子太争气，侧福晋封后了 Sweet 8糖糖8甜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate-history Qing Dynasty transmigration + spiritual spring space + sweet romance, no angst + doted on exclusively in the later chapters] Transmigrating as Geng Shi, Yongzheng's Consort Yu, Geng Jinghan puts winning his heart first and seducing him second. Fourth Master: “Bear me a son and I'll promote you to Side Consort.” Geng Jinghan: “What if I give you two sons?” Fourth Master: “What do you want, Han'er?” Geng Jinghan: “Be crazy about me, mad for me, and bang your head against the 21.3kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds
12. 112 夫 My Husband Gives Me Two Hundred Thousand Taels a Month 夫君每月给我二十万两 Having Met the Young Master既见公子Ancient Romance768k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigrate Into a Book + Goofy Comedy + Redemption + Marriage Before Love] Gan Qiongying transmigrated into the body of a princess! Before she could even celebrate, she realized this world was the setting of a book she had read. And she was the wicked supporting character who committed countless evils and met a tragic end... The plot had reached the point where a princess of her stature was being forced to marry a merchant. Merchants ranked below scholars, farmers, and arti 29.1kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds

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    This book! Gan Qiongying is really clear-headed 🤔🤔

13. 113 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 15kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds

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    The first book is a very popular novel with millions of readers recently. It doesn't feature reincarnation or time travel; the male and female leads are intelligent and highly skilled in martial arts. The book not only includes romance but also explores national righteousness, making it enjoyable to read without feeling overwhelmed. Revenge is served promptly, and the romance doesn't drag. The main characters are well-developed, and the female antagonist isn't the typical weak and innocent type—a refreshing change. Personally, I think the most outstanding character is the male lead's mother; she's incredibly cute, so I won't elaborate. If you're interested, check it out; it's quite enjoyable! The second book I've read twice. The female lead has a cheat ability, but it's not very useful. Her whole family isn't exactly good people (at least not to outsiders); they're ruthless and cruel, but they have to use every means to climb higher and higher just to survive and ensure their family's peaceful life. The early chapters have a lot of toilet humor, and the writing style is light and cheerful—a very enjoyable book! I read the third book a long time ago, so I don't remember the details. It was a genuine palace intrigue story, very exciting. There were no mindless plot devices like emperors remaining chaste or even virgins. It was a female-centric, empowering story where the male lead was essentially a tool for the female lead. The female lead schemed against the entire harem and climbed the ranks by any means necessary. Anyone who loves palace intrigue should definitely not miss it. It's full of details and not just mindless entertainment.

14. 114 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
15. 115 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 8.8kReads9.4Score1k14d adds

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    The female lead is incredibly clear-headed; sometimes I even felt a flutter in my heart. She's still plotting, it's so captivating! The name is a bit corny, but it really brought tears to my eyes 😢😢😢😢😢

16. 116 谋 Scheming for the Heir 谋嫡 Master Hua花爷Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted From being a pawn sent by her elder half-sister to the Third Prince's residence to climbing over a mountain of blood and claiming the empress's throne, Lin Wanying did just one thing: she kept Zhao Xuan firmly by her side. 3.1kReads9.1Score58214d adds
17. 117 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.3kReads9.2Score95314d adds
18. 118 退 After Breaking Off My Engagement, Kangxi Made Me His Favorite Consort 退婚后，我被康熙独宠后宫 Midnight Stars深夜星辰Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A flirtatious beauty who loves to play games versus a seemingly proper, devoted emperor who falls into her trap] He YinYin, a star who rose from humble beginnings, died and transmigrated into the body of Hesheli, the Qing Dynasty wife of Longkodo, who was turned into a human pincushion. Fortunately, she had only just gotten engaged. To escape her tragic fate, she calmly thought things through and laid out the following plan. Step one: take Longkodo’s credit for saving the emperor... Step two: g 10.5kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    They're so good, especially the first one, it's amazing!

19. 119 女 The Tyrannical Empress and the Chaste Heir Whose Beauty Bewitches All 女帝暴虐，禁欲世子他美色撩人 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted [Completed ❤️] Transmigration + 1v1 + strong female lead and weaker male lead + coercion + woman disguised as a man + decisive and ruthless heroine vs. restrained, reserved, beautiful but tragic hero [Warning: strong female lead and weaker male lead!!!] Feng Jin, an executive at a publicly listed corporation, suddenly died and transmigrated into the body of a tyrannical, cruel, mentally unstable crown prince who was a woman disguised as a man. From the start, a beautiful man offered himself to h 6.2kReads9.3Score68114d adds

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    Hey everyone, I'm here! The first book is absolutely fantastic, and the rest are all great too (just look at the ratings to know).

20. 120 我 I Became the Moon Goddess in Ancient Times 我在古代当月神 Qing Mo轻陌Ancient Romance365k WordsCompleted [No Romance + Maxed Out from the Start] Please note: this is a female-oriented novel!! Xiyue is bound to a System and transmigrates to ancient times. She must accumulate enough faith points to return home. Using the skills granted by her beginner’s gift pack, she manifests before the people as the Moon Goddess. Paper-making, a focus on agriculture and commerce, imperial examinations, selecting female officials… At first, the people say: The Moon Goddess may be aloof, but she cares about the comm 4.9kReads9.2Score53014d adds
21. 121 今 Another Day as a Femme Fatale! 今天也是当红颜祸水的一天！ Heavenly Silkworm Fashion Bean天蚕时髦豆Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [All the male leads are virgins; not a serious historical drama; transmigrate into a book + sweet romance + men competing for her + love-triangle drama + doomed kingdom's seductive consort VS the new emperor who turns dark] Sang Ning was sickly from birth, frail and short of breath after only a few steps. She didn't live to see twenty. One day, she transmigrated into a book and became a sickly beauty of a consort in a kingdom on the verge of collapse. The original owner used her beauty to get he 2.8kReads8.1Score72614d adds
22. 122 我 I Livestream for the Ancients from the Modern World 我在现代给古人直播 Mulan Star木兰星Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted I'm not dead. I haven't passed away. Don't believe the rumors. The Prince Su, who once swore he'd marry no one but her, changed his heart. As Tao Yaoyao watched herself slowly become a lonely wife, with new women about to enter the household, the devastating blow finally restored her memories. It turned out she came from Blue Star. A voice asked if she wanted to go back, and Tao Yaoyao chose to leave. But she never imagined that her everyday life in the modern world would be livestreamed, or tha 119Reads9.1Score—14d adds
23. 123 爆 So Sweet! The Villainous Yandere Wants to Kiss Me 爆甜！反派病娇想要跟我玩亲亲 Jiang Qiuqiu姜秋秋Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Lovesick obsession + sweet romance + both leads are each other’s first and only + equally matched + doting on each other!] Bai Jiaojiao, head of a family of renowned physicians, is on the brink of death. To stay alive, she binds herself to the Rebirth System. If she helps the System stop the great villain from turning evil and destroying the world, she’ll be granted a new life! Instead, she transmigrates into the cannon-fodder princess who runs away on her wedding night from the great villain, 2.5kReads9.1Score33814d adds

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    A heartwarming and satisfying novel featuring a clear-headed, super-cool female lead and a yandere, dramatic villain.

24. 124 病 The Sick and Twisted Tyrant's Substitute Empress 病娇暴君的替嫁皇后 White Across the Sky白满天Ancient Romance117k WordsCompleted Ever since Shen Wanwan could talk, she had heard her grandmother complain about her heartless father. She never imagined that the man who had abandoned his wife and child for the sake of his own future, and existed in her life only through her grandmother's curses, would remember her one day. He even sent people to abduct her and bring her to the capital. As it turned out, he wanted her to enter the palace as a consort in place of her unlucky younger sister, who had been chosen by the mad empero 27Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    Completed novels featuring a female protagonist who is fully conscious.

25. 125 宠 How to Become a Beloved Consort 宠妃是怎样练成的 White Across the Sky白满天Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted Zhan Xinyue isn't clever, and she has no skill at palace intrigue or household schemes. So how did she win the Sixth Prince's favor, eventually becoming one of the most beloved consorts in the harem? Zhan Xinyue says she doesn't know either. Maybe it's because she has a big heart, enjoys good food and fun, and never gets homesick. As for his favor, she just lets fate decide. Zhan Xinyue: My heart is so big, not even a whole pot could hold it. Sixth Prince: She looks so silly. I'd better look aft 311Reads8.0Score11414d adds
26. 126 四 Four Sisters Reborn: How Did You All End Up Getting Poorer? 四姐妹一块重生，你们咋越过越穷 Little X from the Mountains山里来的小叉叉Ancient Romance515k WordsCompleted [Household intrigue + both leads are each other’s only partner + ancient-language romance, punishing scumbags] After Shen Yanning was reborn, she discovered that all three of her older sisters had been reborn too. Her eldest sister wept and made a fuss, insisting on a divorce because her husband’s family would kill her. Her second sister abandoned a match between families of equal status, determined to change her fate: “I’m the heroine. What have I got to fear?” Her third sister was the boldest. 4.5kReads9.0Score54414d adds

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    So pretty! 💕💕💕

27. 127 娇 The Pretty Palace Maid's Step-by-Step Rise to Empress 娇娇宫女，步步为后 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue / not both partners’ first time / devoted love in the later story / not a strong heroine; the female lead cries easily and isn’t particularly clever, so don’t expect too much!] After three years in the palace, Yue Li has worked carefully and waited for a chance at promotion. Just before she is promoted, a palace maid sharing her room is sentenced to death for offending a consort. Thunder crashes and rain pours that night as blood spatters everywhere. Terrified, Yue Li cannot sle 25.1kReads9.3Score12.4k14d adds
28. 128 山 Beauty and Strategy in a Land of Rivers and Mountains 山河美人谋 Moonset月落Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Proud young lady who always gets even vs. frail, scheming Ninth Prince] Her fiancé was a total jerk, and he was planning to kill her to keep her quiet. Ye Jiao decided to strike first and find a scapegoat while she was at it. She thought the scapegoat would be a transparent, sickly “living corpse,” but rumors were misleading. He was clearly a two-faced, deeply cunning Ninth Prince. After Ye Jiao used the Ninth Prince’s name to punish her scumbag fiancé, Li Ce, the real Ninth Prince: “Miss, I be 18.3kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds
29. 129 诱 Luring the Emperor: The Consort Is Alluring and Witty, and the Emperor's Favorite 诱君宠:娘娘媚且茶，陛下心尖宠 Shu Mai舒麦Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Feel-good revenge + Palace and household intrigue + play the pig to eat the tiger + Not a one-true-pairing story] Jiang Zixi and her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Ziying, were born on the same day. On the day of their birth, strange celestial signs appeared, and an expert declared that a daughter of the Minister's household was born with the destiny of a phoenix and a bright future ahead. But Jiang Zixi was not the lucky one. Her birth mother died in childbirth, so while her eld 252Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    A palace intrigue story where the female lead is both delicate and clear-headed, and the emperor's favor shifts from initial adoration to exclusive affection in the later stages. It's a great read, already completed, so you can read with confidence.

30. 130 逃 Fleeing Famine: My Whole Family Is Reborn 逃荒，我全家都是重生的 Mo Mo Is Master Mo墨墨是墨爷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Dreams of the Future + Whole Family Reborn + No Romance] In her previous life, Su Yin, her mother, and her aunt were brutally killed by rioters. In the blink of an eye, the three of them were reborn together. Before the rioters stormed their village, they took refuge in Xinghua Village, where their uncle lived, and fled in advance. On the road as refugees, they ran into Su Yin’s abandoned, blindly filial father. They thought he’d be dead weight, but it turned out he could see the future, and hi 68.5kReads9.4Score8.1k14d adds

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    I've been looking at these kinds of things lately, I don't know if I'm satisfied, but I personally think they're good.

31. 131 换 They Forced Me into a Marriage That Would Kill Me, but I'll Claim the First Wife's Seat 换亲让我死，我偏稳坐主母位 Jin Wanwan金万万Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Adapted into a short drama: The Matriarch Just Wants to Slacken Off, but Goes on a Rampage in the Marquis’s Household After Being Reborn Jiang Shuwan and her legitimate younger sister, Jiang Yao, are both reborn. In their previous lives, both she and Jiang Yao were transmigrators. A workaholic who earned more money than she could spend, Shuwan worked herself to death. In this life, she’s determined to slack off. Jiang Yao is ambitious. She makes a name for herself by plagiarizing poems while sec 970Reads8.2Score10114d adds
32. 132 边 Su Jixiang, the Frontier Cook 边疆厨娘苏吉祥 Qin Qian Ruyi秦钱如意Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Food blogger Su Jixiang transmigrates into the body of a palace maid in the Cold Palace. What does palace intrigue have to do with a mere maid like her? She thought she could keep her head down and quietly survive until she turned twenty-five, when she'd be released from the palace to live like a wealthy woman. Little did she know the emperor would flee! As a remnant of the fallen emperor's court, Su Jixiang was bestowed upon a general guarding the border. The palace had one fewer Aunt Jixiang, 121Reads6.6Score—14d adds
33. 133 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 58.7kReads9.6Score8.3k14d adds

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    The first book focuses more on raising children, with less emphasis on palace intrigue and domestic power struggles. The second book is highly recommended; it's incredibly good, and the female lead is truly a master strategist throughout.

34. 134 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 34.7kReads9.5Score4.4k14d adds
35. 135 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score52914d adds
36. 136 如 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Graceful as the Moon 如懿传：亭亭似月 Ye Shiwei叶诗薇Female-Channel Fanfiction658k WordsCompleted [Completed] In the palace, the consorts’ foremost task is to win the emperor’s favor. No matter their rank or how low their methods, all that matters is achieving their goal. Yanwan was once a maid in the Fourth Imperial Storehouse. Innocent and lively, with captivating beauty, all she wanted was to marry her childhood sweetheart, Ling Yunche. But her flower-like face made others wary of her, and she suffered three years of humiliation without anyone offering a helping hand. So she took matters 1.9kReads9.4Score17914d adds
37. 137 锁 Locked in the Spring Night 锁春宵 Banana Pizza香蕉披萨Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn + revenge on scum + sweet romance + mutually faithful] In her previous life, Su Qingyu had been married for three years without ever consummating the marriage. Then her cousin suddenly appeared before her with a child, and Su Qingyu finally learned that the man wasn't impotent. He just couldn't perform with her. Her cousin stripped off Su Qingyu's face, took her place as the legitimate daughter of the marquis's household, and became the matriarch of the S 32.8kReads9.3Score5.5k14d adds

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    I recommend these two books on domestic power struggles; they're both very good and have relatively little romance. The power struggles are very engaging. The first one, "Locking Spring Nights," in particular, has a large cast of characters and a rich, captivating plot. The second one features a female protagonist with an incredibly strong will to survive and remarkable resilience; she's exceptionally capable.

38. 138 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 13.8kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds
39. 139 重 Reborn, I Force-Married a Powerful Official, and Now He Can't Keep His Hands Off Me 重生后，强嫁的权臣他不禁欲了 Don't Say the Mulberry Sunset Is Late莫道桑榆晚Ancient Romance245k WordsCompleted Reborn + sweet romance + devoted couple + household intrigue + revenge on scum + no forgiveness This is a short revenge story. She kills off all her enemies from her past life, one by one, and then it ends! In her past life, Lu Xiangxiang worked herself to the bone for the Lu family. Only as she lay dying did she learn that the grandmother she respected most had claimed to love and cherish her, all while using her until there was nothing left, like sucking the marrow from her bones. Reborn, Lu X 24Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist's rebirth and revenge are very satisfying.

40. 140 带 I Transmigrated with My Phone and Scroll Douyin in the Emperor's Arms 带手机穿越，我躺皇帝怀里刷抖音 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only + 100% sweet romance + scheming, celibate puppy-like emperor vs. clever, bold older sister] [Ancient and modern worlds connect + transmigrate with her best friend] Qin Wan was once a dazzling heiress. After accidentally transmigrating to an unknown dynasty through an ancient painting, she found herself as an abandoned concubine in the cold palace, only to be summoned by the emperor. Well, to protect her virtue, she cracked the emperor's head open right 4.1kReads9.0Score73814d adds

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    The female protagonist is awake.

41. 141 连 Executed for Killing Four Consorts, the Empress Is Reborn 连杀四妃被赐死，皇后娘娘重生了 Shi Xiaohan时潇晗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Not a story where both leads are romantically inexperienced] + [Palace and household intrigue] + [Reborn] + [Empress] + [Feel-good wish fulfillment] + [Past and present lives] + [Villain] + [Face-slapping] In her previous life, Zheng Xiyan was a wicked empress hated by everyone. She killed four consorts and ruled the harem, never realizing it was all part of Emperor Xiao Xuanchen's scheme. He used her to keep the court in balance while consolidating power in his own hands. Reborn, Zheng Xiyan d 272Reads6.7Score10514d adds
42. 142 启 Your Majesty, the Emperor Has Asked for Your Favor Again 启禀娘娘：皇上又翻你牌子了 Envying Fish by the Water临水羡鱼Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted Ning Xi, an all-around genius from a mysterious organization in the 21st century, retired with honors after completing her final mission. But on her way home, her cruise ship was blown up at sea, and she drowned. Her soul transmigrated to another world, where she became the legitimate daughter of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household in the Tian Sheng Kingdom. In this life, she grew up cherished by her parents and older brothers, enjoying a carefree and comfortable existence, until the new emperor 1.4kReads9.0Score14114d adds
43. 143 皇 The Heartless Empress 皇后薄情 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Ruthless Empress VS Cold-Blooded Prince] [Palace intrigue + power plays] She is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, skilled at riding and archery, well versed in strategy, and every bit as bold and valiant as any man. Then, in a single night, everything changes. The Duke of Zhenguo’s household falls into decline, and she becomes empress. In public, she is a virtuous empress, renowned for her grace and dignity; in private, she plots every detail of her revenge, rut 911Reads9.1Score7314d adds
44. 144 门 The Family Estate 门庭 Li Er'er李尔尔Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Serious drama + healing each other + family intrigue + court politics + revenge + lifelong monogamy] Jiang Zhi struggled for five years in that household, enduring five years of nightmares and barely staying alive, like a dog her father traded away for profit. When her father pushed her into the fire pit, he said, “A Zhi, you’re the best piece on my chessboard.” After waking up, Jiang Zhi sees that the house she had dreamed of escaping back to in her previous life has not yet changed from the 3.1kReads8.6Score32814d adds
45. 145 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 4kReads9.4Score48014d adds

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    In my opinion, both of these books have excellent plots and writing styles, according to Tomato.

46. 146 羞 Humiliation? The Face-Slapping Began with the Imperial Betrothal! 羞辱？从赐婚开始便是打脸！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Feel-good, two powerful leads, devoted couple, space, medicine, martial arts prowess, face-slapping) A top mercenary in the twenty-first century suddenly transmigrates to an alternate ancient world while on a mission, becoming an unloved illegitimate daughter of a general's household. A marriage contract and a deal transform the heroine into the wife of the “crippled prince”... With the two “princes” joining forces, the world is theirs! The Crown Prince stands in their way? Bring him down! Prin 4.8kReads9.3Score71414d adds
47. 147 惟 May My Dear Brother Be with You Year After Year 惟愿兄长岁岁与卿 Listening to Snow in the Mountain Breeze岚风听雪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Quirky, delicate younger stepsister × powerful, imposing older stepbrother] [One-on-one romance + no misunderstandings + simmering tension + age gap + height difference] Liu Jintang followed her mother into a second marriage and entered the Shen family, one of the most illustrious families in Shengjing. She hadn’t even enjoyed two days of the good life before she drowned in the lake behind the Shen residence. When she opened her eyes after being reborn, it was the very day her mother married i 4.7kReads8.8Score68714d adds

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    Highly recommend! I rarely finish a book, but I've read all three of them! Especially the second one, it's simply the best – the female lead is so clear-headed and intelligent! 🥰🥰

48. 148 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 24.3kReads9.5Score3.9k14d adds
49. 149 摄 The Regent's Uncle's Little One Is Begging for Affection Again 摄政王皇叔家的崽崽又撒娇了 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Murujin devoted herself to the crown prince, only to have her position as empress taken away, her military seal confiscated, and a cup of poisoned wine sent to kill her in the Cold Palace. Three years later, Murujin is reborn. She swears to overthrow the emperor and plunge the kingdom into chaos! Word has it that the usually aloof Prince Regent Qi Junxian now has a willful little girl by his side, one who sweetly calls him "Uncle Emperor." "Your Highness! The you 17.3kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds
50. 150 掌 The Delicate Beauty in His Palm 掌心娇她娇美且柔弱 Plum Blossom Wine梅花酿酒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Sweet Romance + Beloved by Everyone + Male Lead Reborn) Ruan Qin had been frail since childhood and was disliked by her family, spending her days shut away in a cramped courtyard. An imperial edict brought her out of that courtyard and bound her closely to the most honored young heir in all of Great Yin, Prince Yu'an. After that, she was cherished for the rest of her life. Rong Zhuo was reborn. After losing his Qin Qin so tragically in his previous life, he had given everything to earn the cha 4.3kReads9.1Score38714d adds

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    Ruan Zhen was sickly from a young age, came from a poor family, and lived in a small house. Later, she met and fell in love with the Crown Prince of Yu'an. Rong Zhuo was reborn to recover from the pain of losing Ruan Zhen and strived to change his fate. Eighteen years of keeping his promise were filled with helplessness, but he had no regrets. In this life, he wanted to give Ruan Zhen the best and protect her.

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