Please Recommend Palace Intrigue Novels, Preferably Long and Complete 跪求宫斗文，最好字数多点，已完结的

1. 151 开 From the Start as a Discarded Princess, I Rise to Become an Emperor for the Ages 开局废公主，逆袭千古明帝 Poof A Poof噗了个噗Ancient Romance180k WordsOngoing [Strong heroine + female-led story + court intrigue + empress + no romance + no male lead + not saintly + invincible + satisfying read + ghg] The heroine is a crown prince at first, and later publicly declares herself empress. What could be harder than starting out as a disgraced princess who dies violently in the cold palace, while aiming to become a great enlightened ruler for the ages? How about a dynasty ruled by eunuchs and powerful ministers, with aristocratic clans controlling the lifeblo 1Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 152 深 Palace Intrigue: The Story of Qing Zhi 深宫策·青栀传 Qing Zhi Wei Bai青栀未白Ancient Romance882k WordsCompleted Her eyes can see through sinister tricks and schemes, but she cannot fully see the changes in people's hearts. His hands hold the fate of all under heaven, yet all he wants is to hold on to the few who truly care for him. How far is it from being the daughter of a powerful official distrusted by the emperor to becoming a virtuous empress remembered throughout history? Once she enters the imperial palace, her past ties are severed. Half a lifetime of ups and downs conceals the green of the garden 1.9kReads9.2Score295Shelves

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   Her eyes saw through intrigue and conspiracy, yet couldn't fully grasp the fickle nature of human hearts; his hands held the fate of the world, yet he only wished to hold onto a handful of genuine hearts. From the daughter of a powerful minister, guarded by the emperor, to a virtuous empress whose name is etched in history, how far is the journey? Once inside the deep palace, past lives ended; half a lifetime of ups and downs obscured her youthful beauty. This book is truly excellent. The author is erudite, and the writing is superb. It captivates the reader without using flowery language, creating a sense of immersion, as if I were there myself. Frankly, after reading so many books about monogamous relationships, reading this kind of harem novel initially made me angry, but I gradually became drawn in by the plot. It's wonderful!

3. 153 有 There’s a Kind of Harem Called Consort De 有种后宫叫德妃 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted All Wu Yalanqi wants in this life is to be a good palace maid. To become one, she's even willing to risk her life and trick the emperor. Certain she's doomed, she opens her eyes and finds herself lying on the imperial bed... Everyone thinks she's nothing but a pawn the emperor is using to spite his new empress and the court officials after the death of his beloved first wife. But Xuanye cherishes this pawn in the palm of his hand, and keeps her there for a lifetime. 2.3kReads9.0Score229Shelves

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   I've read a lot of these. Come on, pick any you like. Every single one is a thrilling palace intrigue story. I personally highly recommend the last one, as it features more sophisticated palace intrigue techniques.

4. 154 离 Li Huang (Complete in Three Volumes) 离凰（全三册） Yi Lan Ni Chang猗兰霓裳Ancient Romance777k WordsCompleted The pinnacle of harem fiction by the beautiful author Yi Lan Nishang! A match for Empresses in the Palace and Scarlet Heart A tale of tumultuous love and hatred within the palace walls Liu Lianzi, author of Empresses in the Palace, has written a heartfelt foreword He is a young emperor who ascended the throne as a child, a master of both letters and arms, revered by all beneath heaven. Caught in court intrigues, he is forced into marriage. She is the daughter of a powerful prime minister, blesse 6.2kReads9.3Score1kShelves
5. 155 四 The Fourth Imperial Consort 四福晋 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted Whatever you want to fight for, I’ll fight alongside you; whatever you want to protect, I’ll protect with you. 620Reads8.7Score—Shelves
6. 156 后 The Imperial Harem: The Story of Consort Qin 后宫：勤妃传 Liang Yebai梁夜白Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Chen Wenxin is lazy and loves good food. After transmigrating into the Qing dynasty as a low-ranking palace maid, all she wants is to live a quiet, comfortable life doing nothing. But after one night serving the emperor, she discovers she is exactly his type! He even uncovers her secret laziness and gives her the title of Consort Qin! QAQ I feel like the emperor just hit me with a massive dose of sarcasm. I’m falling apart inside... Am I really going to have to embark on a life of bearing and ra 2.3kReads9.0Score279Shelves
7. 157 乾 The Legend of Consort Ling in Qianlong's Harem 乾隆后宫之令妃传 A Suo阿琐Female-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted He inherits a splendid empire and commands a harem of countless beauties, yet he knows that every smiling face is only there to keep up appearances. “Your Highness, His Majesty's shoes don't seem to fit.” One honest remark no one else dared to make changes the course of a beauty's life. Her father says no one in the palace can be trusted, yet Empress Fucha treats her with complete sincerity. In the eyes of the world, she betrays her mistress and seduces the emperor. But they don't know that pity 630Reads8.9Score102Shelves
8. 158 六 No Consort in the Six Palaces (Complete in Three Volumes) 六宫无妃（全三册） Hua Ying华楹Ancient Romance888k WordsCompleted Amid the turmoil of the north and south, love and hatred intertwine. He is heaven’s favored son, ascending the throne at five over the blood of his parents. She is the grown-up gift personally chosen by the Grand Empress Dowager, carrying a secret she cannot speak of as she marries into the imperial family. Rumor has it he lavishes favor on the Feng clan, promising that Feng women will reign as empresses for generations. But the young emperor’s eyes are full of warning: “I will never allow a 1.2kReads9.1Score173Shelves
9. 159 清 Schemes of the Qing Palace: Complete in Three Volumes 清宫谋（全3册） Lotus Stillness, Bamboo Garments莲静竹衣Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted Bestselling author Lian Jing Zhuyi, whose works have garnered over ten million clicks, follows The Chronicles of the Six Dynasties with a decade in the making, bringing to life the love and hate of three emperors across the Shunzhi, Kangxi, and Yongzheng reigns! She is the daughter of a bewitching consort from the previous dynasty, breathtakingly beautiful yet condemned to a lifetime of servitude. She is the brightest “pearl” in the Qing imperial harem, who ends up in the Cold Palace by a twist 598Reads9.3Score100Shelves
10. 160 夺 The Struggle for the Throne 夺嫡 Desolate and Uninhabited荒芜人烟Ancient Romance916k WordsCompleted The path to the throne, the blood of one's own kin... You say winter is the coldest season... No. Nothing is colder than your heart... 340Reads8.8Score105Shelves
11. 161 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… 1kReads8.6Score104Shelves
12. 162 美 The Delicate Beauty 美人娇贵 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Ancient Romance596k WordsCompleted Zhuang Wan always thought she would marry the Prince of Qin, the most talented man in the capital, and share a harmonious life with him, bearing his children. But overnight, the man she wanted to marry destroys her family. After saving her, he gives her away as a concubine. Huo Shixuan, son of Yangzhou's richest man, is a troublemaking wastrel who has gone astray, a hopeless fool who can't be helped. When Huo Shixuan first receives his lovely concubine, he tosses her into a courtyard and leaves 3.8kReads9.1Score210Shelves

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    All of these are completed works. You can find more in my bookshelf, as I can only choose 20 books at a time. 😂

13. 163 青 Snow in Qingzhou 青州雪 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted Historical Romance | Alternate History [Family and country first | No golden fingers, no transmigration, no rebirth | One-on-one romance | Happy ending] This story involves ghosts and spirits. The heroine grows over the course of the story, so please keep that in mind before reading. A lone spirit wanders the mortal world, its clothes stained by golden-lamp dew, its feet treading on the fragrance of time. Yet it cannot enter the cycle of reincarnation or journey to the next life. The Lord of the 9.4kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
14. 164 求 Begging for Love 求娇 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong Heroine and Hero] [Love-Hate Relationship] [Defying Fate] [Print edition signed with a publisher] Gu Miaoyin always thought she was the pampered darling her emperor treasured most, until the Great Jin fell and the Northern Hu cavalry smashed through the palace gates. Only then did she realize how tragic her life was. Ten years of the emperor's favor could not withstand a sudden change of heart. In the end, she and her mother were trapped in the imperial city and burned alive. Reborn into 36.3kReads9.5Score4.9kShelves
15. 165 拾 A Record of Picking Up Chopsticks 拾箸记 Green Cucumber青瓜Ancient Romance711k WordsCompleted The Marquis of Yongning’s household is suddenly destroyed, and Wen Qingyuan dies of illness, alone and helpless in prison. But after waking from a long dream, she finds that four years have passed and two dynasties have come and gone! Once a pampered young lady, she has fallen to become a lowly kitchen girl in the residence of the current chief minister. All she can do is work hard in the small kitchen to secure a place for herself. But… is this chief minister a sweets addict? 217Reads8.7Score—Shelves
16. 166 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 8.8kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
17. 167 簪 Strolling Through Chang’an with Flowers in My Hair 簪花扶鬓长安步 Peach Blossom Tea桃花小茶Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Mu Jiaojiao cured the Prime Minister's eldest son's leg with a single dose of medicine. Seizing the opportunity, she married into a powerful family and became the Sixth Young Madam of the Prime Minister's household. From then on, a saying spread through the streets: The Sixth Young Master of the Cui family was worth exactly one leg, his big brother's! Thus he earned the elegant nickname “Cui One Leg.” Humiliated, the Sixth Young Master Cui vowed to turn his life around and avenge his disgrace! A 2.7kReads8.7Score401Shelves
18. 168 继 The Empress Dowager Starts Taking Them Out 继后开始刀人 Meng Ri Wan梦日万Ancient Romance491k WordsCompleted The empress consort wants no part in the fight for favor. She just wants to kill people. Wei Xiangwan entered the palace with three things to do. First, uncover the truth behind her father's mysterious disappearance. Second, avenge her best friend, who died unjustly. Third, give birth to the crown prince. As for the emperor's affection, it was the least important thing of all. In the resplendent harem, where false affection bloomed everywhere, some people still yearned for true love. Qi Zhao fel 6.3kReads8.8Score659Shelves
19. 169 夫 The Madam Takes Charge: No More Lounging, Get Up and Get to Work! 夫人当家：都别躺，给我起来卷！ Give It a Persimmon Try柿柿就试试Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration to an alternate world + wish fulfillment + sweet romance + one-on-one + two strong leads] Xia Shuyan is a noblewoman of the capital, blessed with beauty, intelligence, and an illustrious family. To protect her family from the impending struggle for the throne, she arranges to marry General Xiao Yunchi, a man rumored to bring death to his wives. Xiao Yunchi is the second legitimate son of the Grand Princess and the old Marquis of Zhenbei, as well as the emperor’s nephew. He has sp 14.8kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves
20. 170 大 Ballad of Changle in the Great Capital 大都长乐谣 Dingdong Jiuj iu叮咚酒酒Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted Until the age of ten, Yuan Wei was the apple of everyone’s eye in the Marquis of Cheng’en’s household in the capital. Her grandparents were kind, and her father often carried her on his shoulders as they played. After she turned ten, her mother died, and Yuan Wei was sent to Putuo Temple to recuperate. By the time she was fifteen, Yuan Wei wore prayer beads and lived freely, doing whatever she pleased. 3.5kReads8.9Score341Shelves
21. 171 折 Breaking Your Heart 折君 Li Er'er李尔尔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Serious drama + healing one another + marriage before love + one partner for life + revenge) After transmigrating fifteen years ago, Yan Hui thought she could live as a contented layabout in a world especially harsh toward women, then marry a good man, support him, and raise their children. But when her parents suddenly died, she and her younger brother became dependent on relatives. For her brother’s future, she had no choice but to make plans for herself while living under someone else’s ro 12.1kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
22. 172 刨 The Wood Shavings Maiden 刨花娘子 One Peach at a Time一口一个桃儿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + serious drama + heroine-focused career] Jiang Qiao of Yangliu Village wants to become the best carpenter in Yangliu Village. Jiang Qiao in the capital wants to become the best carpenter in the capital. Jiang Qiao of the Great Sheng dynasty wants to become the best carpenter in all of Great Sheng. In short, Jiang Qiao has only one dream: To become the best carpenter!!! Jiang Qiao thinks all it takes to become the best carpenter is to keep doing carpentry! Keep doing carpentry!! Ke 937Reads9.1Score181Shelves
23. 173 皇 Has the Noble Consort Left Qirong Palace Today? 皇贵妃今天出栖容宫了吗？ Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [☆No transmigration, no rebirth, and no pristine couples] [☆The romance develops gradually] Everyone in the palace knew that the person they must never offend was neither the pampered and fiery Noble Consort Hui nor the peerlessly beautiful Consort Cen, but Noble Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Lady Fucha. A consort's guide to survival: If you want to get ahead, never provoke the lady of Qirong Palace. She was the emperor's first woman, his companion and confidante since their youth; the mother 15.3kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
24. 174 完 It's Over! The Sweet and Delicate Heiress Flirts Up a Storm, and the Prince Can't Take It 完蛋！娇软嫡女花式开撩，王爷他顶不住了 The Girl Who Walks Sideways姑娘横着走Ancient Romance822k WordsCompleted Born on the night of a lunar eclipse, she was branded a cursed, ill-fated loner. Xie Wan grew up in a Taoist temple. By the time she returned, both her parents were gone. Wolves circled from the outside, while her little brother cried for food at home. And her biased grandmother wanted nothing more than to drive her out of the family estate. A certain man: “Stop dragging it out and get to the point!” “Oh.” Xie Wan smiled. “The point is, I’ve taken a liking to someone. I’ll plan my moves one by o 822Reads9.2Score248Shelves
25. 175 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 40.8kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves
26. 176 和 After a Political Marriage, the Princess Is Pampered by a Rugged Khan 和亲后公主被糙汉大汗宠成小娇娇 Fu Qiao苻乔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + strong female lead + raising children + farming + career-focused plot + doting romance!!!] Jiang Xunyin is shot dead. She thinks she is doomed, but by a stroke of luck, she gets another life and becomes Princess Zhaohua of the Sunu tribe on the day she is sent to marry into the Great An Empire. Clear-headed and perceptive, she only wants to live a quiet life, but is forced into a whirlpool of intrigue. She thinks that after marrying the iron-blooded khan of the grasslands, the 2.1kReads9.2Score218Shelves
27. 177 盛 The Beloved Cousin 盛宠表姑娘 Lazy Breeze Returning Late懒风晚归Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted When Jiang Yunting first arrived in Bianjing, all she wanted was to be a well-behaved young cousin at the Duke of Dingguo's residence, enhance her standing, then marry her childhood sweetheart and live a smooth, happy life. But later, her fiancé turned his back on her for wealth and status, while the refined, aloof second cousin in the household began looking at her strangely, as if he wanted to devour her. When Shen Yu first met Jiang Yunting, he had one erotic dream after another. In his d 16.9kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
28. 178 娇 Jiaoniang Married Three Times 娇娘三嫁 Dudu读读Ancient Romance779k WordsCompleted After nine grueling years of war, farm girl Qian Jiaoniang learned that her husband, Xing Muzheng, had won one victory after another, laid down his armor, and returned home in glory as a marquis. She was already rubbing her hands together at the thought of becoming a marquis’s wife when, to her surprise, her husband brought home a talented young lady and announced he would marry her as his secondary wife. Qian Jiaoniang thought, Fine by me! What could she expect when she couldn’t even read and h 3.3kReads8.8Score265Shelves
29. 179 知 Story of Minglan: Everyday Spectating 知否之看戏日常 Confused World迷茫世界Female-Channel Fanfiction200k WordsCompleted Mu Xiaomu transmigrates into the TV drama Story of Minglan and becomes Sheng Mulan, the Sheng family's seventh daughter. She may have a lovely name, but she's really a timid, unobtrusive onlooker who just likes to watch the drama unfold. 1.3kReads8.4Score130Shelves

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    These are all completed books.

30. 180 穿 Transmigrate as a Laid-Back Concubine, Uninterested in Fighting for Favor 穿越之咸鱼妾侍不争宠 Zhou Xiaodie周小蝶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Easygoing + carefree daily life + household intrigue + mind reading] After transmigrating, modern girl Yun Qiao becomes a pitiful orphan in ancient times, living with her maternal aunt's family. Her striking looks catch the eye of the grandmother of the powerful Marquis of Zhennan, who lives in the capital. The old lady takes her in as a favored concubine. The marquis has few heirs, so the old lady keeps sending women into his chambers, one after another. Yun Qiao is one of them. The marquis is 1.7kReads8.7Score188Shelves
31. 181 清 Qing Transmigration: After Raising Yongzheng, She Became the Winner of the Harem 清穿：抚养雍正后她成了后宫赢家 Yu Zhiwei予之微Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When she opened her eyes, she had become an utterly ordinary concubine in the Kangxi Emperor’s court. The one unusual thing was that she had a prince as soon as she transmigrated. With no status, no favor, and only a child to rely on, how could she survive in the murderous imperial harem? There is no decisive heroine obsessed with power, nor any sweet romance. This is simply a story about surviving and raising a child, with the goal of becoming a dowager consort and enjoying retirement. But 13.4kReads8.9Score1kShelves
32. 182 汴 A Young Woman from a Humble Family in Bianjing Makes Her Fortune 汴京小户女致富日常 Today, I'm a Pretty Flower Again今天也是花花呀Ancient Romance770k WordsCompleted Ling Niang thought she was a happy child. In her dreams, there was a fairy auntie who could make milk tea and all kinds of drinks! The fairy auntie also liked watching TV! Ling Niang watched lots of shows along with her in her dreams! And learned all sorts of things! Most importantly, she learned how to make money! She lived in Bianjing. Her father was a live-in son-in-law and a city patrol officer, while her mother was a gentle, unassuming woman. They lived in a shabby old home within Bianjing' 1.8kReads8.8Score227Shelves
33. 183 福 The Lucky Little Princess 福气小王妃 Cuckoo布谷鸟Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Muxue: “It's strange. How did I get noticed by the Prince Yu's household after just one trip to a temple?” Before they met, Li Jingheng: “This is ridiculous. I've somehow been engaged without even knowing how it happened.” After they met, Li Jingheng: “This engagement isn't so bad after all.” After they married, Li Jingheng: “Imperial Uncle, I don't want to take any concubines.” Jiang Muxue's ideal life was to have a little money and grow trees and flowers. But she unexpectedly became eng 12.8kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
34. 184 侯 The Marquis's Wife's Culinary Journal 侯夫人美食手札 Gu Yue顾悦Ancient Romance809k WordsCompleted A once-popular food blogger transmigrates to ancient times and conquers the land with all kinds of delicious dishes. From the countryside to the county seat, she goes from having nothing to owning a modest fortune. From being taken in to having every aspect of her life neatly arranged for her, she finds the whole thing a little embarrassing. Lin Yushi believes there’s no problem in this world that a good meal can’t solve. And if one meal isn’t enough, make it two. 876Reads8.5Score104Shelves
35. 185 清 A Qing Dynasty Side Consort’s Struggle 清穿之侧福晋奋斗史 The Fish That Fell into a Tea Mug掉进茶缸里的鱼Ancient Romance488k WordsCompleted The modern girl Yu Mu went to sleep at home and woke up having transmigrated to the Qing dynasty. The Qing dynasty! An era when girls married at thirteen and had to start having babies at fourteen or fifteen. Give birth early enough, and you could be a grandma by thirty. Just thinking about it made Yu Mu want to die. But she valued her life too much to give it up. The girl had done well in the selection, was pretty, and came from a good family, so she'd already been promised to the Crown Prince. 5.5kReads9.1Score362Shelves
36. 186 清 The Imperial Noble Consort’s Laid-Back Life in the Qing Dynasty 清穿皇贵妃的咸鱼日常 An Eraser一块橡皮擦Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Su Yin unexpectedly arrives in the Qing Dynasty and, by a twist of fate, ends up in the Fourth Prince’s residence. Knowing roughly how history is supposed to unfold, she chooses to keep a low profile to save her own skin. Who would have thought that one day, the Fourth Prince would overhear her secretly badmouthing him? The prince declares, “Very well. You’ve got my attention!” Su Yin denies it three times over: “It wasn’t me, I didn’t do it, don’t make things up.” 3kReads9.0Score262Shelves
37. 187 王 Prince Daddy, Mother Has Another Cheat Up Her Sleeve 王爷爹爹，娘亲又开挂了 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, A Bu gets an incredible golden finger: the Book of Life and Death! She heals the sick, saves lives, tells fortunes, and leaves everyone in awe! Her adorable son dies tragically? No problem. She makes a stroke with her vermilion brush, and he comes back to life! Her son's father is at the end of his life? No fear. She takes years from evil people and defies heaven to change his fate! Someone is lurking in the shadows, plotting against her? The Book of Life and Death knows ev 3.7kReads9.1Score472Shelves

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    These are all completed palace intrigue novels; I've already finished reading all of them.

38. 188 宠 Beloved Across the Realm 宠倾江山 Sugar Heart with No Heart糖心没有心Ancient Romance667k WordsCompleted Chu Ran was a triple-threat star in film, television, and music in the twenty-first century. While filming on a city street, she was hit by a car after saving a little girl. When she woke, she had fallen into a dynasty she’d never even heard of in her history books. Well, when in Rome. Fortunately, she had transmigrated into the imperial family as a beloved young princess. Her royal grandfather treated her like a treasure, but her father cared only for romance and poetry, so having a father was 1.2kReads9.0Score122Shelves
39. 189 穿 Book Transmigration: After Becoming a Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress, She Is Spoiled Rotten 穿书：成为炮灰女配后她被娇养了 Luo Wushengsheng罗五声声Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Wen Jiaojiao transmigrated into a book, becoming Wen Ruyue, the highborn legitimate daughter of the Wen family. In the original story, Wen Ruyue was a spoiled, domineering, frail, and foolish villainess who bullied the heroine from childhood. Before the book was even halfway through, she became cannon fodder and died. The resentment of the original Wen Ruyue activated the transmigration-into-a-book System and brought Wen Jiaojiao from the modern world into the story. The System warned her that s 6.7kReads9.3Score658Shelves
40. 190 后 A Cheat-Code Life in the Imperial Harem 后宫开挂人生 The Silent Instant Noodles沉默的方便面Ancient Romance584k WordsCompleted In the novel, she is the Empress Dowager’s niece and the emperor’s highest-ranking Consort Shu, with a noble status and boundless favor. Yet in the end, she cannot escape the fate of a minor cannon-fodder character, and dies with hatred in her heart! Qian Qing from another world takes her place and carefully plots every step, winning the emperor’s love and matching wits with the novel’s heroine. She wants to see whether a mere illegitimate daughter of a marquis’s household can still rise to the 1.8kReads7.6Score109Shelves
41. 191 帝 The Emperor's Cherished Favorite 帝王的掌上娇宠 Wasabi Coffee芥末味咖啡Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + Possessive pursuit + Both sweet and angsty (enter with caution if that's not your thing)] [Not a strong female lead] [Age gap + Not both virgins] Although Shen Jin was a concubine-born daughter, her whole family had doted on her since she was little. She thought she would spend her life with her childhood sweetheart, but one banquet completely changed her life. Everyone envied the emperor's boundless favor toward Consort Chen. But only Shen Jin knew that this favor was lik 3.9kReads6.6Score332Shelves
42. 192 娇 The Spoiled Consort's Road to Glory 娇气包娘娘的荣华路 Qingxi Hexi清兮禾兮Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Sweet romance! Undivided love! She’s doted on to the max! [The heroine is cunning, a little black lotus hidden beneath a rabbit’s skin] [The hero has a harem and isn’t chaste, but once he meets the heroine, he devotes himself to her alone in a one-on-one romance] The third young lady of the Sheng’an Marquis’s household, born to his secondary wife, was as beautiful as a celestial maiden. Sweet and clever, she knew how to win favor. Her grandmother and father favored her, and even her legitimate 13.3kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
43. 193 贵 The Delicate, Soft-Bodied Imperial Consort Turns Her Obsessive Emperor into a Devoted Puppy 贵妃身娇体软，偏执帝王变身忠犬 Tang Ling sally棠泠sallyAncient Romance385k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Unreasonable, Exclusive Devotion + Scheming Green-Tea Heroine + Obsessive, Love-Struck Hero] In the first year of Yongzhao, the new emperor ascended the throne and issued an edict summoning the former crown prince's betrothed concubine to serve in the palace. The world could not understand it, and the court historian condemned him, but Xiao Yu remained determined. * Yun Miao had seen the harshness of the world from a young age. All she wanted was wealth, status, and supreme po 2kReads8.8Score208Shelves
44. 194 娇 With the Adorable Beauty at His Side, Even the Cold-Blooded Powerful Official Is Stirred by Mortal Desires 娇娇在侧，冷戾权臣也被撩动凡心 Floating Snow Returning飘飘回雪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion, sweet romance] Su Jiaojiao transmigrates with no grand ambitions. She only wants to make money, enjoy life, and be free. But her stunning looks catch the eye of Song Chi, the Prince of Jiangnan. He falls for her at first sight, and has only one thought when he sees her: I want her! “You're a merchant's daughter. It's your honor to be my concubine.” “I want to be your girlfriend.” “Your girlfriend? What's that?” “We can kiss, cuddle, and sleep together. No titles, no strings att 56.3kReads9.0Score6.8kShelves
45. 195 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
46. 196 惊 Shocking! The Noble Consort Wins the Favor of All Six Palaces by Gossiping 惊！贵妃娘娘靠吃瓜宠冠六宫 Day Mountain Moon昼山月Ancient Romance620k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + substitute + fleeing while pregnant + secret identity] [The leads are not each other’s first; she becomes his sole favorite later. The heroine stays clearheaded and never falls for him. A silly, fluffy story; the heroine is no saint.] Jing Shumei was born with stunning beauty. She used her looks to seduce the Emperor, never giving him her heart, only scheming for her own gain. Using her mind-reading ability to listen in on palace gossip and navigate the harem, she climbed step 4kReads9.3Score556Shelves

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    ✨The first book features a female lead with mind-reading abilities, able to read everyone's minds. She's a keen observer, incredibly clear-headed, and won't fall for the emperor. She's a character who grows through experience, not immediately powerful, but still very intelligent. 🎊🎊 ✨The second book features a female lead with a PhD in psychology who uses psychology in palace intrigue. She's decisive, clear-headed, and extremely clever. The plot is tightly woven, with foreshadowing and twists that make for a very enjoyable read. 🎊🎊 ✨The third book features a clever and witty female lead and a handsome, self-assured emperor. 😳 The story becomes especially sweet later on, with the romance developing naturally, from the emperor's initial doting to his love. 🎊🎊 However, none of these books feature a clean break; those who dislike this type of story might want to avoid them. 😘

47. 197 皇 The Empress Is a Max-Level Palace Intriguer, Crushing Everyone 皇后满级宫斗，嘎嘎乱杀 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 13.8kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves

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    Palace Intrigue 🔥🔥🔥 🌻Book 4: Ever since entering the palace, Yun Li has transformed into a scheming woman. 🌺Two-faced, hypocritical, and always putting on an act. 🌳 ☘️Facing the favored concubine, she simultaneously berates her while feigning grievance: "I envy you for receiving His Majesty's favor." 🍂 🍂Faced with framing, she casually slaps her but then cries: "Why treat a kind person like me like this?" 🎍When the Empress speaks, she nods absentmindedly, "Your Majesty is my guiding light! 🍀I will always obey Your Majesty!" 🌼 🌱But when facing His Majesty, she is obedient, adorable, and utterly devoted. 🌿"I love you so much, I have no regrets, I only wish to stay by your side, I want nothing else." 🎉 🌴However, in her heart: I don't like you, I'm just sweet-talking. 🌹

48. 198 娘 The Empress Doesn't Want Palace Intrigue, but the Emperor Keeps Stirring Things Up 娘娘不想宫斗，奈何皇上带节奏 Geng Jiujiu耿啾啾Ancient Romance652k WordsCompleted [Transmigration, Palace Intrigue, Political Scheming, Not Both Pure, Absurd Comedy, Devoted Love Later On] Shen Jinruo transmigrated into the body of a low-ranking concubine who had no favor from the emperor. Having lost her freedom, she’d planned to keep her head down and quietly build up her strength. But she soon discovered that in this harem, even if you don’t go looking for trouble, trouble will find you. To survive, Shen Jinruo worked hard to adapt and officially joined the harem’s struggl 2.2kReads8.9Score220Shelves
49. 199 宫 Palace Intrigue System: I Become the Emperor’s Favorite 宫斗系统：我成了陛下心尖宠 Long Moon Crossing the Bright长月渡明Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Sweet Romance + System + Devoted Love + Transmigration] Easygoing Qin Zhaozhao transmigrates into the body of a newly arrived imperial consort. She plans to lie flat, but then a palace-intrigue System activates, and somehow she catches the new emperor’s attention. The System says that completing missions earns her rewards, including the chance to become empress. It sounds simple, but it’s incredibly difficult. A noble consort has her eye on the throne, while the emperor’s former fla 335Reads8.2Score—Shelves
50. 200 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 24.3kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves

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