Palace Intrigue, with the Emperor Gradually Falling in Love and Eventually Devoting Himself to Her 宫斗，皇帝一点点沦陷，然后独宠

1. 151 深 A Concubine's Rise to Power in the Imperial Harem 深宫庶女上位记 Leng Chu冷初Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted She was the illegitimate daughter of a fifth-rank official, and one day she entered the palace as a consort; The struggle was not confined to men. The battles between women were always the cruelest of all; These women were intelligent, beautiful, and well-born; For love, wealth, and power beyond compare, they fought each other to the death, even turning against their own sisters and leaving their youth and beauty amid the red walls and green-tiled roofs of the palace; 1.5kReads8.4Score105Shelves
2. 152 进 The Concubine’s Daughter Rises Through the Ranks After Entering the Palace 进宫后庶女一路高升 Ming Shiqi明十七Ancient Romance533k WordsCompleted After a car accident, Chen Zhirou unexpectedly transmigrates and becomes the beautiful, timid Seventh Miss of the Yong'an Marquis Household. Rather than let her father give her away as a concubine, Chen Zhirou chooses to risk everything by entering the palace. On the day of the selection, she is about to be rejected when she calls out to the emperor, earning herself the rank of Good Lady. But that is nowhere near enough. The harem is filled with three thousand beauties, each extraordinary in he 603Reads8.2Score100Shelves
3. 153 娘 Born Noble, the Empress Climbs Her Way to the Top 娘娘天生尊贵，一路宫斗上位 Yan Qingyu燕青予Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The Warm-Faced, Cold-Hearted Emperor * His Obsessive, Sweet-Natured Consort] [Not a Pure Romance + Romance-Focused] Yun Xiaoxue was born into privilege, with wealth, connections, and power at her fingertips. She had hoped to travel the world as a carefree princess, but an imperial edict summoned her to the palace. She entered the palace as a Jieyu, already a high-ranking consort. But the Empress Dowager's niece came before her, and the emperor's cousin followed. Lady Xu had long enjoyed the emp 1.4kReads8.0Score115Shelves
4. 154 后 The Harem Is Full of Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers, and the Consorts Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger 后宫卧龙藏虎，娘娘扮猪吃虎 Lu Chenya陆尘yaAncient Romance202k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue + doted on exclusively later on + play the pig to eat the tiger + happy ending + heroine focused on her career + a good emperor for a hero] After finally making it into the palace, Jiang Shiwan discovers that every consort is a force to be reckoned with. Noble Consort Rong is skilled at making incense. Lady Zhang knows witchcraft. And the emperor has a blade of his own in the palace. One day, a maid finally can’t hold back and asks, “Your Highness... what are you good at?” Jiang 1Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 155 深 A Palace Peril: The Consort Wants Power 深宫劫：娘娘要上位 Fan Kui璠葵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue ensemble + alternate setting + no transmigration or rebirth] The imperial palace is a stage, and everyone is putting on a show. Perform well, and you earn favor. Mess up, and anyone can walk all over you. Now that she has stepped onto the stage, she intends to become the star everyone applauds! (Reader beware: the pacing is slow, so don't start if that bothers you. The male lead is a scummy emperor, while the female lead only cares about her career. She will make a move against 118Reads5.3Score—Shelves
6. 156 甄 Empresses in the Palace: Reincarnated as Gua'erjia Wenyuan 甄嬛传之：魂穿瓜尔佳文鸳 Clear Skies and Ten Thousand Plums晴空万李Female-Channel Fanfiction526k WordsCompleted “The rating is low because this just came out. Don't miss it! Please rate it!” The bright and bold Consort Hua vs. the sweet and charming “crybaby” Guarjia Wenyuan. (Consort Hua is a supporting character, the second female lead, so she won't get as much detailed description or as much of the story as the heroine!) Guan Xin wakes up to discover she has become Guarjia Wenyuan, the legitimate daughter of Guarjia E Min. The very Guarjia Wenyuan whom the Empress called “the foolish yet truly beautifu 580Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   Stupid Beauty 6, but the male and female protagonists are not available, the female protagonist and Concubine Hua are good to eat

7. 157 宫 Palace Intrigue 宫斗 Fei Er菲儿5k WordsCompleted Liang Shang is a history student who dreams of living like an ancient emperor, with three palaces and six courtyards of consorts. A casual remark from a friend gives him an idea. Under the pretext of experiencing the ancient imperial harem and learning about history, Liang Shang creates a QQ group. He is the “Emperor,” appoints Shen Ruyan as the “Empress,” and chooses several “Consorts.” Ying'er, one of the consorts, falls in love with Liang Shang, while Liang Shang falls for the “Empress,” Shen 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Gong Douwen, favorite book 5

8. 158 穿 After Becoming Cannon Fodder in a Palace Intrigue Novel, I Just Lie Flat 穿成宫斗文炮灰后，我直接躺平了 Yishui Yiyi漪水伊伊Ancient Romance149k WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + Everyday Life + Harem Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Not a Pure Couple] Ye Shu transmigrated into a novel about a heroine rising to power through palace intrigue. Other transmigrators came with their own pocket dimensions or Systems, but she had nothing at all. Worse, she became a cannon-fodder supporting character from the original story. After framing the pregnant heroine, she was sent to the Cold Palace by the male lead and given poisoned wine. She died horribly, without even anyo 15Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 宫 Spring in the Imperial Palace 宫闱春 Dare to Draw a Mulberry Bow敢挽桑弓Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Female Lead in Palace Intrigue + Male Lead in Political Schemes + High-IQ Cast + Beautiful, Unhinged Characters + Ensemble Cast] An alternate-world story. The female lead is highly intelligent, clear-headed, and no lovesick fool. From the moment she enters the palace, Jiang Wanqing knows she will spend her whole life within these walls. She never forgets one thing: she wants to become empress. She also knows that the current emperor, Zhou Qijing, cares only about royal power and dominion. So sh 567Reads8.7Score100Shelves
10. 160 读 Mind Reading? The Consort Reborn, and His Majesty Loves Her Even More 读心？贵妃重生，陛下更爱了 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [Bewitchingly beautiful consort x mind-reading emperor, devoted couple, female supporting character transmigrates into a book, mind-reading] In her previous life, Yun Tingruan was called a bewitching consort, but in truth she was a complete pushover. When the empress dowager accused her of monopolizing the emperor’s attention, she immediately arranged for other consorts to attend him. When the court ministers accused her of meddling in government affairs, she didn’t even dare glance at a memoria 3kReads8.7Score397Shelves

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    Rebirth➕Time Travel, the male protagonist can read minds, quite interesting book

11. 161 摄 The Regent's Princess Consort Is a Treasure: More Fortune, More Wealth, More Babies 摄政王妃是个宝，福多财多娃娃多 Flowers of That Year那年的花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Sweet romance + Both leads are pure + One-on-one romance + No angst] She transmigrates into the body of a pitiful young woman forced into a substitute marriage, and her groom is the cold-blooded prince everyone fears. To survive, she humbles herself and becomes his cook. With a pocket dimension at her disposal, she reveals her brilliance and, before she knows it, becomes the prince’s favorite. Everyone says: “The prince kills without batting an eye. He’s moody, cruel, and more demon t 3.5kReads9.2Score427Shelves
12. 162 大 The Second Spring of an Older Concubine 大龄侍妾的复宠日常 I'm Xingxing Da我是星星大Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + raising children + food + everyday life + not chaste, but doted on] Su Tang transmigrated into the body of a concubine of Xiao Jingrong, Heir of the Prince of Zhaonan, with a two-year-old toddler in tow. The original owner had let herself go, behaved crudely, and was even older than the heir. He had long since forgotten her, leaving her to languish in a corner. Su Tang figured that was just fine. She wouldn’t compete for his favor or make the first move. But then 18.4kReads8.8Score1.8kShelves

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    This book is pretty good, but a little lacking. . . [Laughing]

13. 163 良 The Beloved Concubine Is Alluring and Charming, Rising to the Top 良娣又娇又媚，一路盛宠上位 Zhongli Wangshu钟离望舒Ancient Romance708k WordsCompleted Chu Yao was born with an irresistible, seductive charm. Every frown and smile was captivating, yet her aunt, the Empress, treated her as a pawn and sent her to the Eastern Palace. The Crown Princess, Qin Wan, was the Crown Prince’s cousin. She had already borne him a son and a daughter, securing her position. Crown Prince Gu Jingchen hated the Empress’s influence. On their wedding night, he left Chu Yao alone and placed her in the most remote quarters, the Liuyun Pavilion. Everyone waited to lau 8.7kReads7.7Score793Shelves

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    Super pretty, super sexy

14. 164 她 She Wields a Gentle Blade to Slay the Hearts of Emperors 她用温柔刀，斩尽帝王心 Zhongli Wangshu钟离望舒Ancient Romance724k WordsCompleted Chen Yueyi, daughter of a powerful minister, is so beautiful she could topple kingdoms. Yet she enters the most exalted cage in the realm with an air of gentle vulnerability and pure, tender virtue. Once inside the palace, she flawlessly becomes what the emperor longs for most: a pure, flawless flower who depends on him completely and adores him. Before long, she becomes the irreplaceable moonlight in his heart. Emperor Shen Yanzhi believes every word. He draws her into his arms, convinced he ha 1.8kReads8.2Score197Shelves
15. 165 王 Sweet Everyday Life in the Prince’s Mansion 王府甜宠日常 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives 1v1 + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] Wen Sisi was crown princess for five years. The crown prince appeared to be a loving husband, but in truth he loathed her. From their wedding night onward, he sought out his concubines, and in the end he personally caused her death before elevating the concubine he loved to the position of his principal wife. Reborn, Wen Sisi ignored the crown prince's flirtatious hints and chose to marry Liu Xuan, Prince of Jingjiang, a man o 18.3kReads9.1Score2kShelves
16. 166 代 A Substitute Bride Becomes Empress 代嫁为后 Green Mint Ice绿色薄荷冰Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted She was the princess chosen by the royal family to marry in another princess’s place. On the journey to seal the marriage alliance, she was cautious and careful with every word. Yet by a twist of fate, she became the apple of the Western Regions prince’s eye. When the truth comes to light… 974Reads8.6Score101Shelves
17. 167 继 The Wise Empress Who Never Tries to Improve 继后贤后娘娘她总是不上进 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance133k WordsOngoing [Lazy-Fish Empress + Wife-Doting Emperor + Sweet, Exclusively Doted-On Romance] Yan Zhaoyuan was born into the Chu dukes' family as their beloved youngest daughter. She never knew hardship growing up, and by the time she was fifteen, she had never had to suffer through life's difficulties. When she was granted a marriage and made empress, she planned to take things easy, lie flat, and slack off until retirement. Before she had even done anything, the young emperor was already clinging to her lik 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first one is my favorite, Shuang Jie, Queen. In the second book, the male protagonist falls in love with the female protagonist more and more, and the female protagonist is clean and the male is not the same, and the female protagonist is lying flat on her back.

18. 168 贵 The Noble Consort Is Sweet and Charming, So Why Run, Your Majesty? 贵妃又乖又媚，皇帝哥哥你别跑! Xin Shi昕事Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted The palace gates lead into a world as deep as the sea, and Xiao Jiang will never give her heart away. Guided by her resolve to keep the child and discard the father, Jiang Zhiyao rises from a lowly Baolin to become the favored Consort who reigns supreme over the harem. They say the imperial family is the most heartless of all, but the very first time Chu Yunjing saw her, his heart, empty for years, began to beat again. He said, “Yao’er understands me. She’s sweet and sensible. What’s wrong with 561Reads6.6Score—Shelves
19. 169 世 The Heir Uses His Looks to Lure the Chancellor's Legitimate Daughter into His Trap 世子爷以色作诱，惑相府嫡女入局 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted (Complete. Clear-headed, unhinged black-moonlight heroine + lovesick, possessive villainous male lead + household and political intrigue + mutual salvation + happy ending) You deliberately seduced me, and I willingly walked into your trap. On the first day after being reborn, Ji Yang opened her eyes and came face-to-face with the man who had opposed her at every turn in her previous life. So she lured him into prison and forced him to do whatever she asked. In this life, she wouldn't just make h 2.5kReads9.2Score344Shelves

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    You can try this book

20. 170 夭 Good Grief! The Madam Is Helping the Grand Secretary Take Another Concubine Again 夭寿！夫人又帮首辅大人纳妾了 Ning Muxi宁慕溪Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a book + Chief Councilor + Cannon fodder + Love after marriage] Yun Wei accidentally transmigrated into a male-oriented harem power fantasy she'd recently been reading, becoming the “wife” in the male lead's “rise to power, get rich, and lose his wife” story. This “wife” was domineering and arrogant, looked down on the male lead, and humiliated him at every turn, thoroughly offending him in every way. When Yun Wei learned that she had just three months left to live, she decid 12.3kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    The ancient novels that are strongly recommended on the bookshelf, the IQs of all the staff are online, and the plots are interlocking!

21. 171 全 The Whole Family Can Hear My Thoughts: I’ll Just Watch You Perform 全家偷听心声，演，我就看你们演 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 142.1kReads9.7Score17kShelves
22. 172 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 3kReads9.3Score622Shelves
23. 173 夫 The General’s Wife Is So Alluring, He Has to Cuddle and Kiss Her to Cheer Her Up 夫人娇媚，要将军哄哄抱抱又亲亲 Black Crow Jili黑鸦几里Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Devoted to Each Other + Pregnancy + Mutual Love + Sweet Romance] After transmigrating into a book, Ye Yunqi marries a disabled general returning victorious from war. Unfortunately, the general’s household includes the heroine, who once saved his life. Ye Yunqi sighs. She took the heroine’s place as the general’s wife, so no wonder the heroine wants to kill her. What should she do? Cling to the general’s coattails first! Rumor has it that General Qin Zhi is cruel, violent, a 3.8kReads9.1Score354Shelves
24. 174 急 Help! The Mind-Reading Tyrant Insists on Spoiling Me 急！有读心术的暴君非要宠我 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After she touched the tyrant’s skull, which had been polished into a wine bowl, she unexpectedly transmigrated into the empress who died the most gruesome death in history. Every day, she plotted to kill the tyrant and become empress in her own right, unaware that he could read minds. When the tyrant fell gravely ill, she wept and begged Heaven to let her trade her own years of life for his safety. The tyrant was deeply moved, until he suddenly heard her thoughts: [If he’s so sick, hurry up and 7kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
25. 175 娇 His Sweet Wife Coaxes Him Every Day, Turning the Sickly Treacherous Minister into a Simp 娇妻日日哄，病娇奸臣变舔狗 Ying Yeye樱也也Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [A one-on-one romance: a delicate, gorgeous beauty who’s actually falling apart vs. a murderous, power-hungry minister who’s actually a total simp. Super sweet! Super steamy! Super swoon-worthy! Trust me!] Jiang Yuelian is fair-skinned, beautiful, and mischievous, but she is mute. And the Empress has betrothed her to Xie Jin, a treacherous minister. Jiang Yuelian laments her terrible luck in being born at the wrong time. To survive, she does everything she can to please the minister. But as she 2.9kReads8.7Score470Shelves
26. 176 带 I Transmigrated with a Warehouse and Raised a Whole Den of Little Villains 带着仓库穿越：我养了一窝小反派 Jiang Yiyi江依依Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Farming + adorable kids + everyone’s favorite + sweet romance] Lin Ruyi transmigrated into a book and became the stepmother of three little villains. Chu Zixuan, the future enemy-state general: The pain of disfigurement will be repaid with your death. Chu An’an, the future wicked imperial consort: The pain of every beating will be avenged. Chu Zijun, the future corrupt and powerful minister: The humiliation of being beneath your feet will be repaid with your life. Looking at the three skinny li 2.9kReads8.9Score462Shelves
27. 177 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 105.2kReads9.6Score13.1kShelves

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    It's not a harem. The heroine is very smart, especially the heroine's father likes her very much.

28. 178 王 My Lord, Be Gentle 王爷你轻点宠 Incredible不可思议Ancient Romance127k WordsCompleted [Comedy #Scheming #Romance Games #Sweet Romance] Mu Yunlan’s approach to love: If fate drops something right into my lap, why not take it? I cast the net, and the fish swim right in. This girl may be a little dim, but I’m the only one who can put up with her. Better keep her than let her go ruin some other family. Lu Yao never imagined she would one day fall off a wall and end up infamous. No one in the capital dared to arrange a match for her, all thanks to the scheming prince’s clever tricks. 158Reads8.1Score—Shelves
29. 179 通 Her Slender Waist and Jade-Like Beauty Drive the Reserved Crown Prince Out of Control 通房细腰玉颜，引清冷太子失控了 Xiao Lizhi小荔稚Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Both leads devoted to each other + sweet romance + male lead is hopelessly in love!] [Delicate, soft-waisted chamber maid × noble, aloof crown prince] Nian Yao was the lowliest maid in the inner palace, yet she had a face as beautiful as a hibiscus. Unfortunately, she was frail and the daughter of a criminal, someone everyone could bully. But nobody knew that whenever Nian Yao was moved by desire, a begonia flower bloomed on her right shoulder, alluring and radiant. Except the noble, 2.4kReads8.8Score252Shelves
30. 180 勾 Capturing the Emperor's Heart: The Beloved Consort Only Wants to Win His Favor 勾帝心，宠妃一心只想争宠 Late Summer, Not Yet Over夏末未余Ancient Romance297k WordsOngoing "Traditional historical romance / favored from the start / palace intrigue / power struggles / mutual salvation / mutual firsts" "A consort determined to win favor and thrive in palace intrigue / a calculating, cold-hearted emperor" Reader's guide: The leads have a seven-year age gap. The heroine is sweet and loves to act cute; the hero has a doting, fatherly nature and favors her above all others, patiently teaching her how to grow. Ruan Lingjiao enters the palace for one reason only: to win t 36Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Female Protagonist: Ruan Lingjiao Male Protagonist: Gong Linyuan 🍒🍒🍒 Ruan Lingjiao, the concubine's daughter, made a deal with Gong Linyuan for revenge. After entering the palace, Ruan Lingjiao relied on her wisdom and beauty to charm the palace and gradually rose up in the turbulent harem.

31. 181 皇 The Empress Never Misses a Beat: She Gives Birth to Twins and Becomes the Dowager Empress 皇后稳定发挥，生龙凤双胎当太后 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + infidelity + fictional setting + a resourceful, money-loving, beauty-loving, life-loving empress ✖️ emperor] In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. She schemed her way to the top of the political ladder, only to be condemned by everyone and branded a wicked woman who brought ruin to the nation. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar state of Chu, as an unloved empress who’s also being made a scapegoat. As if she’d put up with that! S 15.5kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
32. 182 娇 The Sweet, Seductive Palace Maid Flirts with the Crown Prince, Then Runs Away 娇娇宫女媚又软，撩完太子她就跑 Picking Green for the Consort取青妃白Ancient Romance231k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, calculating palace maid vs. obsessive, lovesick emperor; reborn revenge + palace intrigue + satisfying revenge + romantic rivalry + running away while pregnant + sugary romance + the emperor chases his wife] In her previous life, Yun Xuesu was a low-ranking palace maid. Her fiancé served in the palace as a guard, and she gave him her monthly wages and did whatever he told her. In the end, he handed her over to a wicked concubine to be used as a blood beauty treatment. Locked in a 103Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    The little maid's counterattack [admiration] [admiration] [understood]

33. 183 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 64.6kReads9.6Score9.6kShelves

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    9.5 Points in Gong Dou Wen [Sneaky Smile] The Emperor's Favorite. Both the time travellers and the reborn ones are close to the heroine. When they first enter the palace, they can be said to be isolated and helpless. They rely on each step to become the emperor's chess pieces.

34. 184 孕 My Husband Wants a Divorce While I'm Pregnant? Fine, Whatever You Want! 孕期夫君要和离？随你都随你！ Fu Bao芙宝Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted Shu Yuwan is the youngest legitimate daughter in her family. Her parents and elder brothers have cherished her since childhood, and her mother carefully chose a distinguished young gentleman from the capital to be her husband. After their wedding, the couple may not have been inseparable, but they treated each other with mutual respect. But while she was pregnant, her husband claimed he had met an extraordinary woman who had left him awestruck. He wanted a divorce so he could marry her. Shu Yuwa 20kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves
35. 185 穿 After Becoming the Crown Princess, I Do Nothing but Slack Off 穿成太子妃后，我每天都在摆烂 Beef Flatbread牛肉大饼Ancient Romance2.4M WordsOngoing [Not a Devoted Couple, Palace and Household Intrigue, Marriage Before Love] With a single imperial decree, Cui Ying and the crown prince inexplicably become husband and wife. Neither of them knows the other. Cui Ying never expected that, as a modern woman transported to ancient times, she would become a crown princess. What a headache. But rumor has it the crown prince has a much-favored concubine by his side. Not only is she stunningly beautiful, she's also gentle and sweet, a true beauty. Cui 25.8kReads6.4Score1kShelves
36. 186 送 You Offered Me Up to Win His Favor? Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Empress? 送我固宠？我当皇后你哭什么？ Moon Gummies月亮软糖Ancient Romance612k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book / palace intrigue / not mutually devoted / face-slapping feel-good story / sweet romance / historical romance] A beauty who keeps a low profile early on, then acts spoiled and arrogant under the emperor's protection / a cold, strict emperor who falls in love at first sight, favors her, and fiercely defends her *A transmigration trope, a chef slicing meat and tossing it in the wok. Come have a bite of this satisfying favoritism story! Chu Qingwan transmigrated into a boo 2.5kReads8.4Score318Shelves
37. 187 娘 The Empress Is Charming and Lively, and Wins the Emperor's Heart 娘娘娇媚灵动，惹得皇上心动 Zhuxi Pavilion竹西处Ancient Romance798k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads’ first time + clear-headed heroine focused on living well + doesn’t love the emperor] Xiao Zhaoyuan asked with interest, “What do you usually like to do, my consort?” Cui Qingwan beamed. “I like eating, drinking, and having fun!” Sincerity really is a lethal weapon! Xiao Zhaoyuan couldn’t hold back and burst out laughing. He had never met anyone so genuine. And yet this very genuine woman gradually claimed his heart. But then he realized that she 1.4kReads8.7Score111Shelves
38. 188 深 A Beauty Hidden Deep in the Palace 深宫藏娇 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 110.6kReads9.5Score14.2kShelves
39. 189 在 A Hundred Ways to Win the Emperor's Heart in the Harem 在后宫征服皇帝的一百个技巧 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ever since entering the palace, Yun Li has become a shameless schemer. Two-faced and insincere, she puts on an act every day. When dealing with the emperor’s favorite consort, she tears into her until she’s furious, then clutches her chest with a wounded look and says, “I’m so envious that His Majesty dotes on you.” When someone tries to frame her, she casually slaps them, then bursts into tears. “Why would you treat a kind person like me this way?” When speaking with the empress, she nods absen 16.1kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves
40. 190 贵 The Noble Consort Is Beautiful and Vicious, and His Majesty Spoils Her Rotten 贵妃娇艳恶毒，陛下宠溺纵容 Pour Me a Glass of Green Plum Wine来一杯青梅酒Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Not a pure romance + an all-villain cast + a heroine who kills + an indulgent hero + exclusive devotion from the start] [An aloof, ruthless, pleasure-seeking autocratic emperor vs. an arrogant, domineering, viciously cunning consort] Emperor Long'an had ruled for seven years. What people talked about most was his unusual hobby: keeping all kinds of fierce beasts and wild birds. Little did they know that the creatures who caught Emperor Long'an's interest were all in the harem's fighting ring. E 22.7kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
41. 191 乖 A Sweet, Obedient Woman Gets the Best of Life, and the Crown Prince Can't Get Enough 乖巧的女人最好命，太子欲罢不能 Mi Yiner弥音儿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (P.S. Strong male lead, weaker female lead, pure historical romance, no transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, sweet romance.) Wen Li'er is gentle and mild-mannered, the cherished darling of her parents. She thought she'd marry a man she loved and spend her life raising children and managing the household. But an imperial decree from the Empress made her the lowest-ranking consort in the Eastern Palace. Unable to bear the blow, Wen Li'er fell seriously ill and spent half a year bedridden. 46.3kReads8.8Score8kShelves
42. 192 妾 The Stunning and Clear-Headed Concubine, and the Crown Prince Slowly Falls for Her 妾室绝美又清醒，太子逐步沦陷 A Little Comet一只小彗星Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] (The rating just came out, so it’s a little low. New readers, don’t let that scare you off. Feel free to check out the reviews or give the book a try. Thanks!) Transmigrate into a book + reborn in another world + palace intrigue first, harem intrigue later + stunning, clear-headed heroine + not a pure couple This is Shen Yan’s second time transmigrating into a book. The first time, she became a palace maid who was destined to end up as a disposable character according to th 1.2kReads7.5Score100Shelves
43. 193 欲 Irresistible! The Prince's Beloved Concubine Has a Slender Waist 欲罢不能！王府宠妾她腰肢细软 Wen Xi闻淅Ancient Romance526k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on exclusively after entering the household + Effortless household and palace intrigue, all under control + Endless good luck and a carefree ride to victory] Qiao Sutan unexpectedly becomes Prince Wei’s concubine. She has breathtaking beauty but is lazy and content to do nothing. Her only real virtue is her absurdly good luck. Others step in a mud puddle and have a terrible day. She steps in one and accidentally falls into the prince’s arms. Others who trespass into the pal 4kReads8.7Score434Shelves
44. 194 让 You Asked Me to Be a Concubine, So I Killed the Lord? 让你当小妾，你把主君杀了？ Jiang Yu Is Very Lazy江鱼很懒Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted (A full-cast audio drama has been produced) (The short drama adaptation, A Kiss Beneath the Spring Moon, is now online) [Quick transmigration + femme fatale + palace and household intrigue + revenge for every grudge + villainess fiction + no fixed male lead + growth-focused heroine] As a newly created System, Erdan only wanted to choose a gentle, charming Host who knew how to humble herself, so they could complete the concubine survival missions. But it turned out Erdan had misjudged her. A low- 18.6kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves

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    The dancer in the palace was tortured in every possible way by the jealous princess? She wanted to charm the city with her dance and monopolize the honor and favor. Finally - leave the father and leave the son. The emperor loves the queen so much that he only treats her as a lowly plaything? She pulled Bai Yueguang down from the altar and became the cinnabar mole herself. In the end - leave the father and keep the son, and take the son to the throne.

45. 195 康 Consort Ping of Kangxi’s Reign: Back for Another Round in This Losing Game! 康熙平妃，再战这把逆风局！ Lord Yanshan晏山君Ancient Romance583k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Hesheli Baozhu was confined at Jingshan by Kangxi and met a tragic end. Fortunately, Heaven took pity on her and sent her back to the end of the twenty-eighth year of Kangxi’s reign. After reflecting on her bitter fate, she quickly figured out why she had died so miserably. First, she hadn’t clung tightly enough to Kangxi. Second, she’d been far too laid-back about palace intrigue. Determined to live to a ripe old age this time, Baozhu swiftly put together a few plans to 622Reads8.5Score—Shelves
46. 196 玉 Jade-Soft Pastry 玉团酥 A Sunny Branch一枝晴Ancient Romance318k WordsCompleted Also known as The Survival Guide of a Palace Hothouse Flower [Female transmigrator who plays the pig to eat the tiger X scheming, calculating emperor] [Palace intrigue + raising a child + food + sweet romance + both leads are smart] After transmigrating and being forced to become a consort, Su Su always follows the professional code of conduct for a delicate little flower with no family status, talent, virtue, or connections: lie flat and look beautiful. In practice, that means eating, drinking, 29Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The heroine is very smart, loves to act coquettishly, and attacks the heart step by step.

47. 197 中 The Central Palace 中宫 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted “You are a gift from Qiu Zhenyu to the throne, offered in exchange for his head. Did your father not tell you that you must obey me?” With a light flick of the jade-handled fan in his hand, Xiang Ye removed the empress’s phoenix robe. “Grandmother said the daughters of the Qiu family don’t need to obey.” Min’er looked up at the king who had come drenched in blood, not the slightest bit afraid. On their wedding night, the emperor slept in another woman’s arms. Yet his neglect, humiliation, and bu 3.4kReads8.8Score507Shelves

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48. 198 重 Reborn, I Took a Crown Prince as My Backer 重生后，我拐了个太子当靠山 Weiyang Circles Summer未央绕夏Ancient Romance567k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Chu Ruo disguised herself as a boy and carefully tried to stay alive, looking forward to being sent to her fiefdom at twenty and finally living freely. Who could have known the Crown Prince would suddenly ascend the throne, only for her to die by his sword? In this life, Chu Ruo refuses to put up with mistreatment again, so she makes a point of getting close to the Crown Prince and winning his favor. But who could have guessed that the way he looks at her would grow increas 72Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Fighting in the palace and fighting in the house, essays on past and present lives, the crown prince's thighs on the list [Cool] [Cool]

49. 199 阎 The King of Hell's Agent Takes It Easy in the Cold Palace 阎王特工在冷宫摆烂 Offline Romance离线风月Ancient Romance265k WordsOngoing Palace intrigue + transmigration + lighthearted + strong heroine + secret identity + satisfying read + sweet romance Shen Yuan transmigrated into the body of a disgraced consort banished to the Cold Palace and thought: Could there be any better luck? A top agent in her previous life and an abandoned consort in the Cold Palace in this one, Shen Yuan thought this was the most comfortable assignment she'd had in either life. A private room with meals and lodging included, zero socializing, zero dut 1.3kReads—Score115Shelves

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    This is a plot of power struggle in the palace.

50. 200 琴 Clear Notes on the Zither 琴音清瑟 Little Sugar Loves Bread爱吃面包的小糖Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Self-redemption + reborn + sweet romance + political intrigue + helping each other thrive] In the modern world, Lan Xiang’er was bullied at work, emotionally manipulated by her parents, and deceived by a scumbag. Her daughter also suffered from a rare disease. Surrounded by nothing but coldness, crushed by the weight of it all, she jumped from a building and ended her life. By some strange twist of fate, her consciousness merged with that of another Lan Xiang’er from a different world, who had —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good-looking~ Bao Tian~ The male protagonist doesn't want to be an emperor but wants to be a salted fish~ The female protagonist has brains and must avenge her~

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