The Hero Loves a Young Female Relative Living in His Household, Takes Her as a Concubine, and Never Loves Anyone Else 男主喜欢府内的表姑娘，纳为妾室，从始至终就一人

1. 1 表 The Young Lady Can't Stop Throwing Up, and the Heir Pampers Her Day and Night 表姑娘孕吐不止，世子他日宠夜哄 Longevity Bell长生铃Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [No Rebirth or Transmigration, Pure Historical Romance + Both Pure + One-Night Stand + Adorable Baby] Jiang Jinyue, a down-on-her-luck cousin, was staying at the Duke’s residence. She was always proper and cautious, and never dared get involved with Lu Yanting, the most distinguished young lord, for fear of displeasing her elders. For some reason, however, the young lord always went out of his way to look after her. Jiang Jinyue simply took it for the ordinary care an older cousin would show a 11.5kReads8.7Score1.3k14d adds

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   All three are great, but the later ones all feature the main wife. The male lead in the first book is practically the perfect ideal type. If you like guiding, fatherly boyfriends, you might want to check this out.

2. 2 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
3. 3 勾 Seduce Her Body and Win Her Heart! The Cunning Heir Is Not to Be Trifled With 勾她身诱她心！腹黑世子不好惹 Jiang Xian Yuyu姜羡鱼鱼Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted A frail yet resilient orphan girl + a forceful, domineering young nobleman Secret romance + coercive seduction + a groveling chase to win her back + emotional push and pull + physical first, feelings later + sweet romance (not really) In a nutshell: Love is a war. Whoever takes it seriously loses. He is the hunter, and she is the prey caught beneath his claws. With no other choice, she is forced into a six-month arrangement with him. He wants her body, she wants his money. Nothing more. She sti 11.6kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
4. 4 新 On Her Wedding Night, the Fake Heiress Is Stolen Away by a Cold, Powerful Official 新婚夜，假千金被清冷权臣抢亲 Spring Snow, Winter Cicada春雪寒蝉Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted Taking one day off on September 13 (Cold and unhinged + scheming fake heiress + domineering pursuit + running away while pregnant) Synopsis: Nan Shu was once the cherished young lady of the Xie family, but her fate changed when she was fifteen. The real Xie heiress came to claim her place. From then on, Nan Shu became a fake heiress living under someone else’s roof, not even allowed to keep her surname. Others said the Xie family was kind to let a fake heiress like her continue enjoying a life o 78Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   The female lead has her own sweetheart and childhood friend, and she has a mutual love with someone else. However, the male lead falls in love with her at first sight. He is more powerful than her, breaks up her engagement, and forcibly keeps her in his arms. [Drooling emojis]

5. 5 栀 Zhizhi, Be Good! You Can’t Escape My Grasp 栀栀，乖！你逃不出孤的手掌心 Yu Jiuqing虞九卿Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted A cool, reserved young female doctor vs. a mad prince (the heroine later becomes empress!) [Abduction and coercion + taking a minister’s wife + redemption arc + devoted romance + melodrama + forced marriage + obsessive male lead] Xie Zhao is rescued by a young village doctor. But there’s always a cool detachment in her eyes and brows. He loves women like her. He wants to possess her. But the young doctor is engaged. No matter, he can steal her away. If she doesn’t love him, he can keep her by hi 6kReads7.0Score29814d adds
6. 6 生 Share a Bed in Life! Share a Grave in Death! She Can't Escape After Being Forced to Become His Wife 生同衾！死同穴！强夺为妻逃不掉 Round Little Egg圆滚滚蛋Ancient Romance373k WordsCompleted [Possessive love + classic melodrama + love that never comes with time] [A frail, beautiful woman who gives in after marriage VS a deeply devoted man with an overwhelming need for control] Everyone envies Lou Wantang. She’s only the daughter of a county magistrate, yet she gets to marry Prince Chen, a man of great power, and receive his undivided favor. But only she knows she was forced into it. In other people’s eyes, Pei Sijin is a man of noble status, handsome and strong, and a devoted, fa 26.5kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds
7. 7 快 Quick Transmigration: The Alluring Concubine Captivates Hearts and Rises to Principal Wife 快穿：妾室妖媚，撩欲惑心晋主母 Song Shilu宋时鹿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration through palace and household intrigue, a wholly ancient-world heroine, a villainess focused solely on her mission, the Matriarch System, breathtaking beauty, a naturally seductive allure, a scheming green-tea vixen, not a sweet romance] Everyone says, “Beauty is a sin.” Liu Fuyin, daughter of a wealthy merchant, is stunningly beautiful and enchantingly seductive. Before she even comes of age, she’s a beauty capable of bringing kingdoms to their knees, and everyone wants to 12kReads8.8Score73514d adds

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   The male lead is the eldest son of a general's family, and the female lead is his cousin, a pampered young lady living under someone else's roof. In her previous life, the original owner of this body was suspected of seducing the male lead by his first wife, who ruined her reputation and caused her death. After transmigrating, the female lead decides to fight fire with fire. Since the first wife believes she covets the male lead, she'll prove it right. In front of the male lead, she'll insist, "I did nothing wrong; I'm just your little cousin." She'll also subtly provoke the first wife.

8. 8 藏 Hidden Away in His Embrace: The Cousin Doesn't Want to Be a Concubine 藏娇：表小姐她不想做妾 Dou Dou Xiong Xiong豆豆熊熊Ancient Romance852k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance with Angst] [Strong Hero and Heroine] [Pregnancy Escape] [Regret and Redemption] Though I am the marquis's niece, I live more cautiously than a maid. My aunt uses ointment every day to hide my looks, afraid I'll end up as a concubine like she did. I only want to marry an ordinary man and spend my life with just him. But one rainy night, I catch a glimpse of Xiao Yu, the heir to the marquis's title. He ruins my marriage prospects and cages me in a gilded prison. I hate him, 7.2kReads7.6Score71014d adds

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   This one is alright. The female lead is the niece of a concubine in the Marquis's mansion. She hides her face every day, afraid of causing trouble in the mansion. Unfortunately, what she fears most comes true. The Marquis's heir discovers her hidden face and eventually takes her as a concubine...

9. 9 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 16.9kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds

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   Originally, the young lady was going to the capital to marry her fiancé. Her aloof and refined second cousin, after meeting her, had many inexplicable dreams. [Thinking]

10. 10 娇 A Captive in His Clutches! After the Young Lady Is Seized by Her Mad Young Master 娇囚！表小姐被疯批少爷强夺后 Jin Feifei锦霏霏Ancient Romance601k WordsCompleted [Taking by force + the chase after the breakup + a battlefield of rival men] After both her parents died one after the other and her only older brother went missing, the beautiful Shen Qingli became an orphan with no one to rely on. With no other choice, she traveled alone to the capital to seek refuge with her maternal aunt, the legitimate wife of the Duke of Wei. Her aunt was old and past her prime, but at least she had children to support her, and she took in her poor young niece. And so the 8.3kReads8.3Score71814d adds
11. 11 表 The Cousin Is Going on a Matchmaking Date, and the Heir Is Panicking 表姑娘要去相看，世子他慌了 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Happy Ending] [Both Leads Are Natives of the Era] [Gentle, Refined Heir Apparent × Cool, Elegant Cousin] Orphaned and without anyone to rely on, with wolves circling all around her, young Shi Jianli had no choice but to travel to the capital and seek refuge with her aunt. She became the second branch’s cousin, staying as a guest at the Duke of Anguo’s residence. When she came of age, her aunt found her a match. But the second branch’s concubin 33.8kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds

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    She's exceptionally beautiful, and there's no substitute for her yet; however, she's the lawfully wedded wife.

12. 12 表 The Years of the Cousin and the Coldhearted Young Lord 表姑娘和清冷世子的那些年 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted Timid, sincere cousin & cool, restrained young lord A devoted, sugary romance, with a completely traditional setting, an older man raising the heroine, a high-and-mighty beauty brought down from her pedestal, and the heroine's growth When Hu Qingjia first arrives at the Jinghai Marquis Manor as a young cousin, she is cautious at every turn, always on edge and never daring to overstep in the slightest. But as she spends her days with the family, she discovers that the Jinghai Marquis Manor is ac 9kReads8.9Score1.2k14d adds

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13. 13 奸 The Treacherous Minister Can't Resist Her Allure 奸臣不经撩 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Later, when Shen Gongchen pressed her too hard, Liu Suisui covered her face and wept. She was terribly aggrieved. “My father died, my mother remarried, and I have no one to rely on. I came all the way to the capital just to marry a rich husband. What’s wrong with that?” Shen Gongchen pressed her at every turn. “He has to be rich? Why not rich and powerful?” Liu Suisui raised her eyes ever so slightly and gave him a shy, coquettish glance. After a long pause, she asked softly, “Uncle… do you like 10.9kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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    I was initially drawn to the book by its title. Out of curiosity, I clicked on it, and surprisingly, it was quite good. The male lead immediately asks the female lead to undress him upon meeting her—seriously, what kind of good guy wants to take off his clothes right away? He even forces her to choose: "Kill you or take off your clothes, you choose one!" The male lead is a cunning yet straightforward commander of the Imperial Guard, while the female lead is a pitiful girl who's willing to be subservient and seeks refuge with her aunt. Overall, I enjoyed the book.

14. 14 侯 A Cousin Miss Arrives at the Marquis's Residence 侯府来了个表姑娘 Gu Su Xian姑苏羡Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A young lady from another branch of the family has arrived at the Changning Marquis household. Her skin is as smooth as jade, and her beauty could topple a kingdom. Everyone sees her as a celestial maiden, with the gentlest, most compassionate heart and disposition. Only Wang Xiyue knows the truth: she's nothing of the sort. Ten years were but a dream, a dream of fleeting splendor. She never imagined that waking from sleep would bring her back to where it all began. In the past, she curried favo 9kReads6.4Score70914d adds

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    That day, she deliberately waited for him in the pavilion, betting that he would be interested in her. Sure enough, he carried her away… Their relationship was never made public. The female lead was always unwilling to stay, treating the male lead as a temporary safe haven, but always planning to escape! Later, she really did escape, and they were even about to get married!!

15. 15 首 The Chief Minister's Beloved Concubine 首辅大人的宠妾 August Snow八月雪Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Siyue, a servant in the Gu household, has raven-black hair and snow-white skin. She is as enchanting as a lotus fairy, and her only wish is to save enough money to leave the estate. What she doesn’t know is that Gu Rongheng, the eldest son of the Gu family, has long had his eye on her and already considers her his own. Gu Rongheng, the Grand Secretary, lays trap after trap, leaving her no chance to escape. A lowly maid can never escape a nobleman’s grasp. When Gu Heng becomes engaged, she is for 7kReads8.3Score50014d adds

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    1️⃣ The male lead is in love with the female lead, who is actually the fake heiress in the mansion. To keep her by his side, he even brought back his own sister, all to make her rely on him. Knowing she doesn't love him, he forces himself on her and gets her pregnant with his child.

16. 16 穿 I Became the Second Female Lead in an Angsty Novel, So I'm Lying Flat 穿成虐文女二我躺平了 Purple-Robed Evil Emperor紫裳邪皇Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted (Both leads are pure; the heroine is beautiful, sweet, and clever.) Cheng Qingqing is a modern young woman who transmigrates into a book as the doomed second female lead, a relative staying at the Duke’s residence. The second female lead is breathtakingly beautiful but brainless, spending all her time scheming to seduce the heir and the Third Prince. Cheng Qingqing is speechless at this plot. She isn’t boy-crazy, but she has no choice but to follow the story. While playing her part, she quietly 16.9kReads8.9Score1.8k14d adds
17. 17 太 After the Crown Prince Ascends the Throne, He Seizes His Cannon-Fodder Cousin 太子登基后，炮灰表妹被强夺了 Mountain Cat山也猫Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Signed for publication [Forced marriage + cold, aloof crown prince with a dark heart and ruthless methods + clear-headed, laid-back, beautiful cousin + a touch of reverse-harem appeal + tangled love triangle + doting romance] Gu Sui'an, an agricultural research scientist, was reborn in the womb and turned into the male lead's cannon-fodder cousin in the political intrigue novel Marrying the Emperor. In this dangerous ancient world where she had no rights, all she wanted was to coast through li 68.2kReads8.5Score5.3k14d adds

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    ① Orphaned and alone, surrounded by wolves and tigers, the young protagonist had no choice but to go to the capital to seek refuge with her aunt, becoming a cousin of the second wife in the Duke of Anguo's mansion. When she came of age, her aunt arranged a marriage for her, but unexpectedly, the engagement was snatched away by the second wife's illegitimate daughter. Oh well, she had never really liked the fiancé anyway, so she cut her losses and had her cousin beat him up to let the matter drop.

18. 18 从 After Escaping the Brooding Crown Prince, He Went Mad 从阴鸷太子身边潜逃后，他发疯了 Jia Ling袈灵Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted [A clever, sly little fox × a calculating, composed crown prince] Song Lingyi transmigrated into the body of a fallen noblewoman whose parents had both died. To protect herself and stay alive, she had no choice but to give herself to a bandit chief while traveling to the capital to seek out her relatives. This bandit chief was no ordinary man. He was handsome and distinguished, with the bearing of a gentleman, and was skilled in both letters and arms. He was simply too cold and unpredictable. P 6.3kReads8.3Score86814d adds
19. 19 娇 The Alluring Cousin Comes to the Capital, and the Cool, Aloof Heir Can't Get Enough 娇媚表妹入京，清冷世子不知餍足 Green Mountain, Liu Rushi青山柳如是Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The story has only just received its first rating, and it will gradually go up [A little cousin with a white rabbit's face and wolf's fangs vs. her calm, self-controlled older cousin, the heir to a noble house] On his way back to the capital, Gu Qingyuan happened upon a woman who had been drugged and rescued her. The woman was strikingly beautiful, as if she had descended from the heavens. With a pair of fox-like eyes, she looked pure and innocent, yet alluring without realizing it. After tha 5.4kReads6.5Score66514d adds
20. 20 沦 Forced Into the Brothel, I Sought a Powerful Patron. He Abandoned Me, Only to Learn He Was the New Emperor 沦落青楼寻靠山，抛弃才知是新帝 Just a Tiny Bit More就吃亿点点Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Are Chaste] When the new emperor ascended the throne, the General’s Residence was framed for treason, and its members were thrown into prison. Shen Yueying, the general’s daughter, was sent by her parents to her maternal grandparents’ home in Jinzhou in the dead of night. But bandits attacked along the way, and she was forced into a brothel. Desperate to survive, she had no choice but to attract the attention of a powerful patron when her first night was put up f 440Reads8.4Score12514d adds
21. 21 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book: I Only Want to Be a Cousin, Not a Concubine 穿书之我只想当表妹，不想做妾 Your Lordship Smiles by the Rail倚栏君笑Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue + romance + satisfying revenge + everyday life] Zhou Qiongyue was praying for a chance to lie flat, only to transmigrate into a household-intrigue novel she'd read. The catch was that she wasn't the heroine. The heroine was Xie Zixin, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping. The male lead was Zhou Qiongyue's childhood friend, her second imperial cousin. Zhou Qiongyue, meanwhile, was a lovesick supporting female character who wa 14.4kReads8.9Score1.3k14d adds

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    🌻This fits the description: The male lead is in love with a cousin in the mansion and takes her as a concubine; he only has one woman from beginning to end. The female lead is also a cousin, 🍎 who wants to stay in the Duke of Dingguo's mansion and gain experience before marrying her fiancé. However, her fiancé changes his mind, and her second cousin's gaze becomes strange; he falls for her at first sight [shy].

22. 22 快 Quick Transmigration: The Alluring Concubine's Rules of Survival and Plunder 快穿之妾室妖娆，生存掠夺守则 Yan Fei Loves Braised Pork爱吃甏肉的焱妃Ancient Romance2.8M WordsOngoing A note about the content: not every story is about concubines. Some also take place in modern times. These tragic concubines want to survive, and to do that, they have to fight and seize what they can. Jiang Chunxi transmigrates into the bodies of these concubines to complete her missions. Morality means nothing to her; all that matters is getting the job done. So what if her methods are underhanded and shameless? Concubine in the Duke's mansion: She secretly gets together with the heir under th 19kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    🌻The female lead is a cousin staying at the Duke's mansion, believing she can marry her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, only to be betrayed by him and marry into a wealthier family. The young master of the mansion becomes increasingly infatuated with her, taking her as a concubine, and remaining devoted to only one person throughout the entire story. [Eating melon emoji]

23. 23 别 After Fleeing the Villa, the Mad Power Minister's Eyes Turned Red with Rage 别院私逃后，疯批权臣怒红眼 Jiang Shian江十桉Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [Coercive romance + wife-pursuing crematorium + devoted couple] Everyone said the eldest son of the Pei family was noble and virtuous, elegant beyond compare. But Jiang Yingwan felt an inexplicable fear of him. Especially when those dark, cold eyes turned her way, a chill ran down her spine. Years ago, the Jiang and Pei families had made a verbal marriage pact. The Old Madam Pei wanted her to marry Pei Yanchen, but the two families were no longer social equals, and Jiang Yingwan already loved so 39.2kReads8.9Score2.8k14d adds

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    The male lead is in love with his cousin who comes to seek refuge. "Escape attempt ends in capture and a powerful minister's cruel kiss and forceful seduction" is a really good book. The female lead has someone she likes and isn't love-struck, but the male lead forces his love on her. You'll have to find out how it ends for yourself! Oh, and the other books are also very good.

24. 24 表 Cousin's Seduction: The Concubine's Daughter Rises to Become the Mistress 表哥引诱：庶女翻身成主母 i4hl4hAncient Romance395k WordsCompleted [Forced love + aloof heroine + seemingly innocent but calculating male lead + mutual firsts] Sui Wei always knew her place. All she wanted was to marry into a modestly wealthy family one day, become its proper wife, and live out her days in peace. But later, she accompanied her elder half-sister to the capital, ostensibly to help her meet and choose a husband. S 513Reads8.2Score10614d adds
25. 25 雪 A Book by Xue Jiaojiao 雪娇娇的一本书 Xue Jiaojiao雪娇娇Ancient Romance713k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 39Reads5.7Score—14d adds
26. 26 表 My Cousin Is a Beauty, and the Dark-Hearted Heir Has Gone Mad for Her 表妹倾城，腹黑世子疯魔了 Red and Purple红与紫Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Secret romance + Physical first, emotional later (both virgins) + A groveling pursuit] [Cunning, clear-headed beauty + Scheming, domineering heir] Everyone said that Pei, heir to the Duke of Weiguo's residence in the capital, was handsome and accomplished for his age. Su Xiangwan had thought so too. That is, until she met him for the first time. His eyes were full of mockery, and she guessed he must despise her. After her family fell into decline, she had no choice but to 4.1kReads8.5Score40214d adds
27. 27 快 Quick Transmigration: The Fragile Cousin Trope 快穿：柔弱表妹文学 May Everything Go Right周周如意Ancient Romance207k WordsOngoing [Scheming + everyone’s favorite + love rivalry + unhinged villain + yandere + cousin-girl romance] Furong is the delicate, beautiful cousin from a storybook. World One: Born into a merchant family, she eloped with an opera performer, was caught, and sent to Chang’an to be brought up properly. The young masters of the great clans are mine to choose from. World Two: Mistaken for a noblewoman because of her looks, she was taken by a young marquis to impersonate his cousin. Being a proper young lady 157Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two books are amazing! [Drooling over them] 🥥 First book: The female lead is the male lead's cousin. She's always been chasing after him since childhood, but he always acts all proper and reserved (in reality, he doesn't show his emotions). When she finally gives up, she runs off with someone else, and he breaks down... 🥥 Second book: The female lead is given to the male lead as a concubine, but he's attracted to her and wants to take her as a concubine before marrying her. But she runs away...

28. 28 娇 The Pretty Maid Has Her Ways, and the Cool-Headed Chief Minister Can’t Resist Her 娇美通房手段高，清冷首辅不经撩 Hua Yao花杳Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted (Both devoted only to each other + sweet romance + doting husband + no nasty characters + everyone’s favorite + shopping-space dimension + secret identity + adorable baby + runaway pregnant heroine) [Clear-eyed, stunning, flirtatious heroine vs. reserved, sultry powerful official who can be both wolfish and cuddly, a fatherly male lead] After getting drunk, Yu Zhi opened her eyes to find herself transformed into a stunning little concubine who had been sent to the Chief Minister’s bed! Rumor had 692Reads9.0Score11414d adds
29. 29 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 28.1kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds

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    —🍃Blooming Inside the Wall🍃— 👉🏻 "The Powerful Minister"—The female lead is merely a cousin residing in the mansion. To secure her livelihood, she deliberately approaches the male lead, hoping to gain benefits through this. However, the male lead sees her as his possession, and the more she schemes to leave, the more he becomes obsessed, wanting everyone to know about their affair. (Hint: A high-and-mighty beauty falls from grace, both leads are virgins, slight coercion) 👉🏻 "The Princess"—The seemingly gentle, peaceful, and aloof Crown Prince gradually reveals a dangerous glint in his eyes when she publicly requests a marriage to another and expresses her affections for him. (Hint: Forced marriage, both leads are virgins, male lead is like a black sesame dumpling)

30. 30 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 23.1kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds

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    Trust me, these two books are absolutely fantastic!

31. 31 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 40.8kReads9.5Score5.4k14d adds

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    🌸The female lead is the male lead's cousin. Entrusted by his dying aunt, the male lead takes her as a concubine. They have little interaction to begin with, but he has no choice but to agree! As they spend more time together, the male lead discovers that the female lead is truly courageous and resourceful, and he falls deeply in love! From concubine to general's wife, the male lead has only ever loved her.

32. 32 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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    I can't quite put my finger on what's so appealing about it, but it's just beautiful.

33. 33 读 After Reading Minds, I Found Out My Crown Prince Cousin Is a Total Madman! 读心后，发现太子表哥是疯批！ Warm Wine, Fading Ink温酒残墨Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [Sweet, delicate cousin × mad Crown Prince + possessive pursuit + forced love + mind-reading + devoted couple + sweet romance + happy ending] Shen Qingtang is the adopted daughter of a marquis’s household and has been doted on since childhood. Not only does her maternal aunt, the Empress, adore her, but her cousin, the Crown Prince, treats her like his own little sister. Until the day after her coming-of-age banquet, when she suddenly gains the ability to read minds! She hears that her Crown 13.4kReads8.3Score1.2k14d adds

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    The female protagonist, a cousin of a marquis, was forcibly taken as a concubine by the heir apparent, Xiao Yu. What's most unusual is that this heir apparent only doted on her from beginning to end, leaving the position of principal wife vacant for her.

34. 34 摄 Your Highness the Regent, Is Your Assassin Missing a Few Marbles? 摄政王殿下，你家杀手缺根筋！ Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted After Jiu Yue died, the System told her that once she completed her mission, she could return to the real world with a reward of ten billion. Jiu Yue, who had been grumbling about her identity as an assassin, smiled sweetly. “Who says transmigrating is a bad thing? This is amazing!” However, a time-space delay kept the System from transmigrating with her, and it hadn't had time to explain the mission in full. But Jiu Yue didn't think that mattered. She was an assassin, after all. How hard could 38.6kReads9.4Score4.9k14d adds
35. 35 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 19.9kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    He took a liking to a maid in the mansion, made her a concubine, and later elevated her to the rank of Imperial Concubine. A story of two virgins and sweet affection.

36. 36 表 The Cousin Gives a Little Wink, and Her Male Cousin Comes Running 表妹轻勾手，表哥往上凑 Yun Qingqingqing云卿卿卿Ancient Romance682k WordsCompleted [Standalone Arc Stories + Not a Strong Female Lead + Scheming Conquests + A Little Love at First Sight + Both Leads Are Virgins + Mary Sue + The Author's First Story, Beginner Writing, Read at Your Own Discretion] The author personally decided that cousins cannot be together in real life! Just enjoy the story, everyone~ Note: The author's writing is not particularly sophisticated, and the male leads win themselves over. Humbly asking for good reviews~ The proper blurb: Click to read the stories 2.7kReads8.9Score22114d adds

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    This was originally supposed to be a story about cousins, but there's a world like this, it's really beautiful! (◕ᴗ◕✿)

37. 37 娇 The Delicate Cousin, Loved by the Heir Apparent Against Her Will 娇软表姑娘，世子强制爱 Ling Xueyue泠雪月Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted A beautiful, delicate young cousin vs. a cool, domineering heir (both leads are each other's first) Her story: Shen Shu is breathtakingly beautiful, with skin like ice and bones like jade. She's known as the greatest beauty in Huaizhou. But her mother died young, her father doesn't love her, and her background is full of hardship. With no choice, she fled to another place and sought refuge at the Duke of Dingguo's estate. An orphan living under someone else's roof, she only wanted to keep her h 3.5kReads8.8Score34414d adds

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    🌿The first book features a beautiful but scheming cousin versus a cold and calculating young master. The female lead has a troubled past; she had to leave her hometown and could only seek refuge in her cousin's mansion, the Duke of Dingguo's residence. She became a dependent cousin, intending to stay quietly, but the young master always found excuses to visit her.🌿The second book features a young master as the male lead and a young lady from a fallen family. Hoping for a better future, she lives with the male lead, hoping to use the Duke's mansion's reputation to enhance her status and climb the social ladder. However, her cousin, the young master, beat her to it and married her.

38. 38 表 The Cousin Flirts with Her Younger Brother, but His Older Brother Forces Her into His Arms 表姑娘勾搭弟弟，却被哥哥强制了 Dong Junru董峻汝Ancient Romance185k WordsCompleted Just started getting ratings, so the score is low Rebirth + a heroine who isn't a good person + a male lead who fiercely protects his wife The male lead, Xie Junye, loves only the heroine Liu Qingsheng, a cousin who lives under the Xie family's roof, is so alluringly beautiful that every gesture of hers seems bewitching. No one knows that Liu Qing has been reborn with memories of her tragic death in her previous life. In her previous life, her cousin confined her in the inner quarters, where hi 39Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    A down-on-her-luck cousin, Jiang Jinyue, was staying at the Duke's mansion. She was always well-behaved, cautious, and never easily got involved with the most esteemed heir, Lu Yanting, for fear of displeasing her elders. However, for some reason, the heir always took extra care of her. Jiang Jinyue thought it was just a typical older brother's concern for his cousin.

39. 39 表 The Young Lady Won't Marry? The Aloof Marquis Bows to Love 表姑娘不嫁了？清冷侯爷为爱折腰 Yun Wan Cai Cai云挽财财Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Devoted Couple + Mind Reading + Hero Chases His Wife + Heroine Doesn’t Let Anyone Push Her Around] (The ex-husband finally gets a clue and starts showing off like crazy) Sheng Xianyue was bound to a System and forced to help Nan Zetian seize the throne. She deliberately sabotaged him, and Nan Zetian died in his rebellion. The System made her reborn, but after returning to life, she promptly killed the System. But her husband from her previous life, Xie Heci, and his family gained the a 373Reads7.2Score—14d adds
40. 40 快 Quick Transmigration: Don't Cry, My Beautiful Concubine, Your Mad Host Is Hooked Again 快穿：美妾别哭，疯宿主又上瘾了 Yi Tian亿甜Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads devoted only to each other, fast-paced romance, male-oriented preferences and exclusive pampering, with no disrespect. Please don't read if it's not your thing.] First world: The well-behaved secretary wants to climb the ladder. “Mr. Gu... You have a meeting in ten minutes...” In the cramped washroom, every sound is tantalizing. Gu Quan loosens his tie. “Be good. You've only got eight minutes...” Second world: The eunuch's favored companion is crying again. In the shadowy 728Reads5.8Score10214d adds

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    The first book! There's a saying that "beauty is a sin." Liu Fuyin, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, possessed unparalleled beauty. Even at the tender age of fifteen, she was already a beauty that could topple kingdoms, attracting countless suitors. However, her beauty was fraught with misfortune; she ultimately perished due to the jealousy of others, her family fell into ruin, and she was left with only the infamy of being a "femme fatale." Fortunately, she was taken in by the Mistress System, which bound her soul to countless worlds, helping other unfortunate women with similarly tragic fates to change their destiny.

41. 41 狗 You Bastard, You Win This Time 狗男人，算你厉害 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted You Bastard, You Win This Time 2.8kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Before the marriage proposal, she got pregnant on the first try. During serious prenatal testing, she got pregnant again after a month and a half. The baby was a year old—and she got pregnant again. Regent's wife, Gu Mingzhu, looked at the two lines on the pregnancy test and her composure crumbled: "Just once?!" Regent Shen Zhaoning remained unfazed: "I'm in good health." Gu Mingzhu gritted her teeth: "Are you a dog?" "Woof." Later, the whole capital knew that the ruthless Regent had truly become a large dog to appease his wife.

42. 42 五 Five Years with a Contraceptive Ring, and He Knelt in the Ancestral Hall on the Day We Parted 五年避子环，和离当天他跪穿祠堂 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance15k WordsCompleted Five Years Wearing a Contraceptive Ring, He Knelt Until His Knees Bled in the Ancestral Hall on the Day We Parted 2.5kReads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 孕 After the Morning Sickness, My Sugar Daddy Panicked 孕吐后，金主他急疯了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted After the Morning Sickness, Her Sugar Daddy Panics 20.8kReads—Score25814d adds
44. 44 他 He Made a Wish 他许了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Historical17k WordsCompleted He Made a Wish 1kReads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 这 What a Clever Adultery Bust 这奸，捉得妙 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊21k WordsCompleted What a perfect time to catch them in the act 344Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 46 爸 Dad, I’m Not Going 爸爸，我不去 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊7k WordsCompleted Dad, I Don't Want to Go 342Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 47 她 She's My Underling and My Wife 她是我小弟，也是我老婆 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊27k WordsCompleted She's My Little Brother, and Also My Wife 977Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 48 那 That Night, She Made Me Remember Her for a Lifetime 那一夜，她让我记一辈子 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted That night, she made me remember her for the rest of my life 602Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 49 曝 Exposed! The Prince of Chu Has a Three-Inch Adorable Wife Hidden in His Sleeve 曝光！楚王袖里藏了个三寸小萌妻 Aow Big Meow嗷大喵Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted (A fierce, soft-spoken, adorable heroine vs. a possessive, scheming, fallen hero; sweet romance + the occult + a touch of fantasy) Jiang Xiaoxiao, a master of the mystic arts, was born with an incomplete soul. On every full-moon night, she also turns into a tiny person just three inches tall. Her grandmaster said that when she turned sixteen, she would meet a benefactor whose purple-gold dragon aura could break her curse. The aura of Prince Chu, Xie Xun, was stolen when he was three. Plagued by 6.7kReads9.4Score94914d adds
50. 50 穿 She Entered the Wrong Book, and Her Little Cutie Became a Villainous Madman 穿错书，她的小可爱成了反派疯批 Bend at the Waist折腰Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [1v1, Sweet Romance, Golden Finger, Redemption] [Sunshine Girl, a Gorgeous, Obsessive Devoted Simp vs. a Twisted, Dark, Truly Amoral Big Bad Wolf] [Content warning]: Because of his background, the male lead really has no moral compass. He kills without a second thought, so readers with a strong sense of morality, be warned. Blurb One: Bai Ze, the second prince of Yue, dressed in bright, colorful clothes and drifted through life. He wore Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist, yet smiled as he indulg 2.4kReads9.3Score26714d adds

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