Palace and Household Intrigue with Smart Characters! Rated 9.5 or Higher! 宫斗宅斗，有脑！9.5分以上！

1. 551 风 The Swaying Wind Chime 风铃曳 You Wei又为Ancient Romance844k WordsCompleted [Multiple Male Leads + Possessive Pursuit + Everyone's Favorite + Rivalry Between Suitors] The heroine has no sexual experience, but the men do. Not a power fantasy, not pure romance. A decree of imperial marriage forces Yu Runxi to wed Shen Ji, heir to Prince Ning, whose mind is impaired. On their wedding night, a possessive young lord barges into the bridal chamber and takes her by force. Only then does she realize he has wanted her for a long time. “Runxi, my feelings for you are no less than 462Reads—Score—Shelves

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   He has brains, knowledge, and a super high IQ. He can turn around every time he is on the verge of a crisis. It's wonderful.

2. 552 丫 After the Maid Faked Her Death and Fled, the Pregnant Power Minister Chased His Wife to the Crematorium 丫鬟死遁后，权臣揣崽追妻火葬场 Little Divine Feast小神宴Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Possessive love + female lead transmigrates + fakes her death and flees while pregnant + a groveling chase for his wife] [Male lead is either losing his mind or well on his way to it, while the female lead is unshakable and never lets a grudge go] Lu Yansui, heir to the Marquis of Dingyuan, had reached the highest ranks of court before turning twenty. All that remained was to marry a noblewoman from a powerful family the following year. He had developed an unusual fondness for Zhang Shaowei, th 71.2kReads7.9Score5.1kShelves

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   I dug up an ancient novel with a wonderful setting! "[Full of Blood] Twin Sisters Return from Blood" is really to my liking. The fate of the twin sisters took completely different paths due to "marriage on behalf of others". One fell into the tiger's den, while the other hid his edge. In the end, they ended up together and took bloody revenge. The author perfectly combines the delicacy of ancient world affairs with the ruthlessness of machinations. The character setting is full of tension, and the bond between sisters is both sadistic and refreshing to watch. It's not a silly story, but a bloody and romantic battle for survival. The series is being updated, and the quality is very online. Book friends who like dual heroines and substitute marriage settings should eat this fairy grass quickly!

3. 553 穿 Transmigrating Through Thirty Years of the 1960s 穿越六零三十年 Transmigration and Rebirth穿越加重生Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period] [Transmigration] [Space] [Reborn] [Educated Youth] [A Light Ensemble Cast] [Building Wealth] [The 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s] Chen Xi, the heroine, is transported to the 1960s by a silver-white dragon-and-phoenix ring. She becomes a ten-year-old girl with the same name, and her dream comes true: she gains an enormous space for farming and raising livestock. Blinded by a handsome face, she even takes in the gorgeous Chu Xuan. The only thing she regrets is giving him too much spirit spring w 13.7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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   The abandoned daughter of a miracle doctor returns and is reborn. The story of rebirth has been completed and the plot is very new. It's worth staying up late chasing [admiration] [laughing and crying] [laughing and crying]

4. 554 宫 The Palace: Shadows of Intrigue 宫廷：谋影 SunsetLH Scenery as Picturesque夕阳西下LH风景如画Ancient Romance156k WordsOngoing The Da Xi Dynasty is prosperous and powerful. Within the palace, all seems peaceful on the surface, but undercurrents swirl beneath. The emperor rules the realm, while the women of his harem struggle for his favor and their families' glory, waging battles for imperial power without swords or smoke. The consorts form factions, gather allies, and scheme against one another without end. Will the final outcome be the one you want most? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The plot settings are great and the sense of immersion is strong

5. 555 凤 The Phoenix-Tortoise-Borne City 凤凰龟驮城 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Eastern Fantasy415k WordsCompleted The story of a heavenly brat coming down to the mortal world, and my life as a top-tier star among humans: I ruined Jiang Ziya's retirement, stole the Thunder God's hammer, and smashed the Jade Emperor's palace... In short, I stirred up everyone's wrath, so they sent me to the mortal world for a little experience. But I never expected the dazzling world of mortals to be so captivating. I got involved, I ran away, I tried it all, and I endured every kind of hardship! I thought I could make a name 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The plot is compact and not procrastinating!

6. 556 媚 Enchanting Niangniang 媚娘倾倾 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Ancient Romance298k WordsCompleted Take a prince as his apprentice, form a joint male-and-female logistics team, build a nationwide logistics network, create the most advanced war chariots, turn a cute child into a lucky charm, and help his divorced mother rise again. She’s dominating the ancient world of commerce! 14Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 557 唯 Only the Fragrance of Orchids 唯蜜兰香 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Ancient Romance326k WordsCompleted Some people, once you miss your chance with them, there’s no going back. So what if she’s a doctor? You didn’t cherish her when she was devoted to you. Now she’s walked away, and you’re crying your eyes out as you search for her… If you knew this would happen, why didn’t you treasure her from the start? 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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