Looking for Stories Where the Heroine Is a Concubine, Clear-headed, Content with Her Place, and Not Vying for Favor. Little Palace Intrigue! 想要女主是妾，很清醒，本分不争的文，少宫斗！

1. 1 满 The Entire Court Longs for the Empress to Attend Court and Rule 满朝文武盼着皇后娘娘上朝理政 Lantern Festival Dumplings元夕圆宵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (The live-action series is out!) After her elder sister dies in palace infighting, Shen Shixi enters the palace by imperial decree to be selected as a consort. Within the palace are the powerful and virtuous Empress, born to the imperial in-laws; Consort De, born to an aristocratic family and exceptionally prolific; Consort Rong, the Emperor's favorite, with a strong artistic streak; Consort Qiong, whose superb cooking has won the Emperor's heart; and Consort Xiurong, known as a learned woman an 50.9kReads9.1Score5.5kShelves

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   This one, "Entering the Palace as Baolin," features a female protagonist who is clear-headed and doesn't love others. It's lighthearted, funny, and very addictive; it's especially good.

2. 2 全 The Whole Household Was Stunned: The Little Maid Gave Birth to the Marquis’s Heir 全府震惊，小丫鬟生了侯府继承人 Yu Wanwan余晚晚Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted Qiu Jin transmigrates into the body of a young maid who was sent to become a bedchamber maid, only to be rejected and sent back. Because of her beauty, a fortune-teller said she was born under a lucky star. The old madam sent Qiu Jin to serve as a bedchamber maid to her troublesome eldest grandson, hoping she would bring him good fortune and help him pass the imperial exams with flying colors. The original owner used her beauty and voluptuous figure to flirt with the young master, unaware that h 6kReads9.0Score643Shelves
3. 3 怯 The Timid Little Chambermaid 怯怯小通房 July Willow Fire七月柳火7k WordsCompleted A Shy Little Attendant 344Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 4 失 The Daily Life of a Disfavored Concubine 失宠妾室的日常 Rabbit Meat Bun兔肉包子呐Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Not a devoted couple + No harem infighting + No golden finger + Not a wish-fulfillment story] P.S. The heroine is plain-looking, with an alluring, ample bust. Jiang Ying gained weight after having a baby, reaching 160 jin, and her husband was no longer willing to touch her. She died without ever knowing she was a supporting concubine in The Reborn Matriarch. By keeping her head down and behaving herself, she avoided being sacrificed by the plot. The heir and the matriarch were a lovi 9.4kReads8.4Score855Shelves

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   The female lead was taken in by the legal wife to bear a child. She remained obedient and didn't vie for favor, resulting in minimal infighting within the household. Upon hearing she was to be kicked out, she began planning for her future. After marrying as arranged by the legal wife, the male lead, relying on his status, forcibly took her place, relentlessly pursuing her and creating a complicated entanglement…

5. 5 谁 What Kind of Concubine Bears Four Sons and a Daughter, Then Becomes a Noble Consort? 谁家通房生四儿一女，还当贵妃啊 Autumn Is Long秋很长Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + One-on-one romance + Many children + Sweet romance + Inner- and imperial-palace intrigue] In the fortieth year of the Xihe era, Lüqing became a concubine-in-waiting to Prince Jin. She knew full well that she had to earn Prince Jin's favor and give birth to a child as soon as possible if she wanted to secure her place in the prince's household. For eight years, she contended with the other women in the inner court, using every means at her disposal to 26.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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   [Double Cleanliness + 1V1 + Multiple Children + Sweet Romance + Domestic and Palace Intrigue] In the fortieth year of the Xihe era, Lüqing became a maidservant to Prince Jin. She knew very well that she needed to use Prince Jin's favor to give birth to children as soon as possible, thus securing her position in the Prince's residence. For eight years, she not only outwitted and outmaneuvered other women in the inner court, but also used every means at her disposal to climb to the position of concubine, bearing Prince Jin four sons and one daughter. After Prince Jin ascended the throne, Lüqing rose from concubine to Imperial Noble Consort Ming, enjoying the Emperor's exclusive favor. *In the spring of the twentieth year of the Mi Zhenghe era, the Emperor abdicated in favor of the Crown Prince and left the capital for Baihe City with the Imperial Noble Consort. Three years later, Imperial Noble Consort Ming, née Wei, passed away. The Emperor was deeply grieved and posthumously conferred upon her the title of Empress, with the posthumous name of Empress Yuanyi. A year later, the Emperor, overwhelmed by grief, fell seriously ill and, despite medical treatment, passed away on a drizzly night. The Emperor and Empress were buried together in Baihe City. In reality, Yan Fuguang didn't understand what love was. He only knew that he wanted to share a bed in life and a grave in death with Wei Luqing.

6. 6 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 18kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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   Amnesiac, delicate imperial concubine x fastidious, aloof emperor – both are virgins! The female lead is a maid in a prince's mansion who wakes up several years in the future, becoming a favored imperial concubine (actually suffering from amnesia), and has just given birth to the only prince! The domineering concubine becomes adorably naive, and the emperor is completely captivated.

7. 7 为 The Concubine's Guide to Self-Cultivation 为妾的自我修养 Yu Jian郁见Ancient Romance429k WordsOngoing Zhu Yan transmigrates as a merchant's daughter and becomes a pawn her family uses to avoid disaster. Her father sends her to Changning Marquis Xie An as a concubine. As a concubine, Zhu Yan stays true to herself. She doesn't compete, make a fuss, or draw attention. Who could have guessed that the Marquis of Changning would be so fortunate? When something happens to the royal family's only two heirs, the emperor chooses Xie An, a member of the imperial clan, to inherit the throne. If a concubine 6.3kReads9.2Score450Shelves

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   All are excellent, highly recommended! 1️⃣ The female lead, Zhu Yan, is a transmigrator who lives a clear-headed life. She doesn't participate in dramatic struggles, but lives her life contentedly and successfully. 2️⃣ The story revolves around a widow with a son and a prince with wives and concubines, showcasing the tug-of-war between mature men and women. The female lead is clear-headed about what she wants, intelligent and resourceful. The male lead is realistic and doesn't favor his concubine over his wife; he's capable and shrewd, managing both family and career well. 3️⃣ The female lead is forced into becoming a concubine, but she remains dutiful and uses her kindness and intelligence to gradually win over those around her, rising from concubine to wife. The male lead only has eyes for her.

8. 8 攀 Ascending to the Dragon's Heights 攀龍 Kaji Yellow Peach咔叽黄桃Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A flirtatious widow with a child ✖️ a reserved warlord who becomes the founding emperor [Complete] Lou Mizhi was born a woman who never learned to accept her lot in life. If she wanted something, she took it by her own merit, even if she had to snatch it away. Her first husband was short-lived and ill-fated, and his family wanted to burn her and her child to ashes? Bah! As if I’d let you! She hid her savings and took her child away from her late husband’s family. With no one to protect them in t 40.1kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves
9. 9 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 41.2kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
10. 10 生 Have a Child! Get a Raise! Become Empress Dowager! 生子！加薪！当太后！ Wangshu and Xihe望舒共羲和Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Palace Intrigue + A Heroine Who Treats the Concubine Harem as a Career and Becomes Empress Dowager + Support-Only System + Lighthearted Daily Life] One day, Xunzhen transmigrates into the body of a concubine-in-waiting and is utterly apprehensive. The harem is a place where those with low status have no say over their lives, while those with high status become targets for everyone. So she can only set herself one goal: climb to the rank of consort and at least make it into midd 14.1kReads8.7Score875Shelves

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    The female protagonist initially transmigrates into the body of a prospective imperial concubine. She treats the palace like a workplace and the emperor like a boss, only wanting to climb the ranks a little. The palace intrigue isn't intense; it's a lighthearted slice-of-life story. This book's depiction of ancient palace life is truly interesting, heartwarming, and fun. Highly recommended! [Heart emojis]

11. 11 穿 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 105.4kReads9.4Score12.3kShelves

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    They were all concubines, and then they rose to high positions [of affection].

12. 12 穿 I Became the Crown Prince's Consort, and Got Twins as a Bonus 穿成太子良娣，我喜提双胞胎 Sui Sui An Lan穗穗安兰Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, no misunderstandings] Wen Ruantang transmigrates into a wish-fulfillment novel she once read, but she isn't the heroine! She's a cannon-fodder character who kills herself right from the start, a secondary consort of the Crown Prince of the Great Xia Kingdom. That's right, she's cannon fodder, not even a supporting female character! After narrowly escaping death, Wen Ruantang decides to keep her head down and survive. After all, being a secondary consort to the Crown Prince is pra 28.9kReads8.7Score3.2kShelves
13. 13 清 Qing Transmigration: Consort De Chooses the Easy Life 清穿：德妃选择咸鱼 Stillness止息Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted Yuan Yuan, a lifelong single woman who firmly believes that staying unmarried and child-free is the key to a peaceful life, transmigrates into the mother of one of the most famous emperors in history: the Yongzheng Emperor. Yuan Yuan thinks, isn’t this the perfect setup for an easy win? Note: Kangxi will not love only the heroine, and the heroine will not fall in love with Kangxi. 13.6kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
14. 14 我 With My Tung-Oil Umbrella, I Would Shelter the Suffering of This World 我有桐油伞愿庇尘世苦 Gou Huahua苟花花Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Extremely slow burn + Everyday life + A touch of ensemble cast + Not a conventional power fantasy] Jiang Mingzhu was a happy single woman who died of terminal cancer. As her life ebbed away, she could only think that life was too short. Her one wish was, “If there’s another life, I don’t want to be reborn.” But her mother, heartbroken over losing her daughter so young, wept and prayed at her bedside: “If there really is another life, all I ask is that you’re healthy and have a smooth life, with 13.8kReads8.6Score888Shelves

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    The female lead is very clear-headed. She doesn't cause any trouble, and the princess and concubines get along very well. She later gives birth to a daughter. The story is currently being serialized.

15. 15 清 A Hunter’s Daughter in the Qing Dynasty Just Wants a Simple Life 清穿之猎户女就想踏实过日子 Ghost from Mars火星的鬼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Qing Dynasty transmigration + born into the past + farming + raising a child + palace intrigue (though there’s no palace intrigue, and she isn’t favored exclusively at first) Important: The plot moves slowly. If you prefer a fast pace and an exclusively doting relationship, feel free to choose another book! After failing the civil service exams four times in a row, Jiang Yao finishes her fifth exam and decides to pray for good luck at Yonghe Temple, a place said to grant wishes. Instead, she’s r 29.8kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    Qing Dynasty time travel + rebirth + farming + raising children + palace intrigue (no palace intrigue) Important: Slow-paced plot, choose for those who prefer a faster pace! After failing the civil service exam four times in a row, Jiang Yao decided to pray at the Yonghe Temple (known for its efficacy) on her fifth attempt. She was reborn as a hunter's wife in the Qing Dynasty, a low-status profession. This was a devastating blow to Jiang Yao, who desperately wanted a stable life through the civil service exam! She resolved to simply have enough to eat and wear, and enough money to get by. Unexpectedly, an accident resulted in the birth of a son. She thought the Jiang family line had been established! But three years later, the father of her son appeared—the famous Fourth Prince! Through a series of coincidences and twists of fate, Jiang Yao unexpectedly obtained a civil service position. While others, even if they were to settle for a life of ease, would still vie for favor to improve their quality of life, Jiang Yao, barely ate enough to eat—even worse than she did in the countryside—wouldn't accept her ruthless actions! Fine, she'd make do! Without the burden of supporting a family, lying around every day seemed quite nice. For Yinzhen, Jiang Yao was his nemesis; he regretted countless times bringing her into the manor. From then on, the Yongqin Prince's manor was in chaos, never to see peace again!

16. 16 为 The Professional Ethics of a Concubine 为妾的职业操守 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] Ye Qingzhi, an overworked office drone, transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Jiangyang Marquis’s household. Since she’s here, she might as well go crazy. Being a concubine is just changing workplaces. She doesn’t need to get emotionally involved. She can simply treat herself like a tool. Ye Qingzhi’s career goal: convince both the marquis and the principal wife to take responsibility for her and protect her. Ye Qingzhi’s workplace motto: Life is short. We’re al 31.6kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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    A concubine is meant to enjoy life; otherwise, why become a concubine? The mistress shouldn't compete; as long as the husband is favored, that's enough. Keep the love to himself and don't let it affect the concubine's comfort.

17. 17 卑 A Lowly Concubine: Scraping by in the Marquis’s Household 卑微小妾，我在侯府苟且偷生 Big Big Big Big Qin大大大大琴Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Wen Baozhu never expected to go from maid to concubine. Though she was rather dim-witted, she knew perfectly well this wasn't what she wanted. But poverty forced her hand, and her greed for money made her accept. As a result, she had to work herself to exhaustion every night and endure beatings as well. Being a concubine left her suffering in silence… 3.2kReads6.5Score127Shelves

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    The female lead is a concubine; she doesn't fight for anything and loves her daughter very much.

18. 18 贵 Long Live the Noble Consort 贵妃娘娘千岁千千岁 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance164k WordsCompleted The Nan family had offered one of their daughters to the royal family, only for her to be killed by the scheming women within the palace. To keep the emperor's favor, Nan Shiyun begins her journey into the palace to compete for his affection. [This story is set in a fictional world. Please don't take it too seriously.] 105Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you enjoy historical romance and palace intrigue novels, you should check this one out!

19. 19 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is stunningly beautiful and just wants to enjoy life like a carefree couch potato. She's intelligent and quick-witted. The story unfolds gently and steadily, filled with joy and relaxation. The female lead is clear-headed, principled, not love-struck, has strong moral values, and doesn't let her intelligence diminish. Her parents and family love her dearly, and the male lead openly dotes on her.

20. 20 粗 A Lowly Palace Maid's Rise to Power 粗使宫女升职记 Coconut Seal Candy椰子海豹糖Ancient Romance982k WordsOngoing [A new writer and a new novel. The rating has just appeared, so it’s quite low. My family is struggling, and writing isn’t easy. I hope you’ll be patient with me. I’m deeply grateful to you all.] [This story features a large ensemble] [No rivalry between women, no love-brained heroines, and no adoration of men] [Women supporting women] [An unconventional palace drama] [A heroine who grows] Please note! The emperor in this story is extremely [human] (bolded for emphasis!), and lacks basic moral 585Reads8.8Score112Shelves

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    This is a great book! The female protagonist rises from a palace maid to a high position; she's not driven by rivalry or romantic entanglements, she's very clear-headed, and it promotes female solidarity!

21. 21 王 A Concubine’s Daily Struggle to Stay Alive in the Prince’s Manor 王府侍妾的苟命日常 Panda Little Moneybags熊猫小财迷Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Intense Household Intrigue + A Touch of Ensemble Cast + Plot-Driven + Everyone Has Eight Hundred Schemes] After transmigrating into the body of a concubine in the Prince of Jing's residence, Xie Run only wants to live in peace and, ideally, reach a hundred years old. At first, everything in the prince's residence is orderly. The prince shares his favor equally, the princess consort's position is secure, and the secondary consorts and concubines know their place. Who could have guessed that ever 23kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    The beginning was unremarkable, but it got increasingly addictive, with each plot twist leading to another, a constant battle to the death. The female lead was clear-headed and never intentionally harmed anyone. All the other time-traveling or reincarnated characters just ended up getting themselves killed, haha. So satisfying! Almost finished. Deserves a 9.5 Or higher.

22. 22 五 Wu Fu’s Life in the Palace Begins with the Selection 五福的一生从选秀开始的宫廷生活 The Studious and Ambitious Prince An好学上进的安亲王Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted Wu Fu transmigrates to another world and catches the eye of the palace recruitment officer, who brings her into the palace. To secure a position as a prince’s concubine, she has no choice but to rise up. She enters the Crown Prince’s residence, catches his eye, and climbs step by step to a position of power. Along the way, she meets all kinds of people, including transmigrators and reborn women. Basically, there’s no one she won’t run into if you can imagine them. Oh dear, I’m terrible at writin 2.9kReads7.4Score161Shelves
23. 23 阮 Madam Ruan, Stop Talking Nonsense! 阮氏，休要胡说！ Zhu Yan and Ya Fei朱颜与牙绯Ancient Romance223k WordsOngoing A seemingly aloof heroine who’s secretly a chatterbox x a genuinely composed and reserved founding emperor After an accident, Ruan Yi has no choice but to infiltrate the Prince of Dingbei’s household as a spy, becoming a concubine to the prince’s second son, Pei Lu. Burdened by a complicated identity, Ruan Yi can’t help worrying: once Pei Lu learns the truth, will he have her head? She never expected Pei Lu to be so capable that he would end up becoming emperor, then insist on making her a no 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is very good.

24. 24 清 The Qing Palace's All-Seeing Eye: The Lazy Noble Consort Just Wants to Gossip 清宫天眼：摆烂贵妃只吃瓜 Wu Yao悟遥Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted I worked myself to death from overtime and woke up as an obscure concubine in Kangxi’s harem? I’m going to lie flat! Bound to the [Harem Survival System], I can get a storage space and twin-pregnancy pills through sign-in. I can have twins without fighting over the throne. This incredible stroke of luck, this chance to lie flat, is mine! No palace scheming, no competing for favor. I’ll just eat, sleep, and play with the kids every day, occasionally dealing with Kangxi. Who knew the two little ra 1.2kReads7.5Score100Shelves
25. 25 出 On the Night Before Leaving the Palace, She Is Forced to Become a Prince's Concubine 出宫前夜，她被迫成为王府侍妾 Songyu Fish淞雨鱼Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted The story has only just started gaining traction, so its ratings will rise gradually~~ The main story is complete, and the extra chapters are being updated. [Household intrigue + devoted love in the middle and later stages + male lead has a romantic past + no abuse of the heroine] Yue Heng is an inconspicuous palace maid in the harem of the State of Zhao, and is about to leave the palace at twenty-five. She works diligently and saves her money, hoping to open a shop in the capital and live out t 2.6kReads7.3Score203Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book is forced to become a concubine, but she is very clear-headed about the prince. The plot progresses to the point where she gives birth to a child, and the prince dotes on her in a straightforward manner.

26. 26 漠 Dust on the Desert 漠上尘 Jun Ci of Shudu蜀都的君慈Ancient Romance572k WordsOngoing [Powerful man lowers his head + mutual salvation + innocent, flower-like heroine’s growth + scheming political mastermind + regret and groveling] She was a speck of dust carried from the sands of the northern desert, unnoticed by anyone, until she fell into the most intricate game of chess in the Central Plains. Everyone marveled that the emperor had given her a name, calling it the highest honor. The princess treated her as a trusted ally, and so she learned the palace’s coded language and def 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the one!

27. 27 玩 A Plaything with a Will of Its Own 玩物有己志 Drizzle on a Cloudy Day阴天微雨Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted The Plaything Has a Will of Its Own 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This female lead isn't even a concubine; she only encounters scumbags from feudal society. It's a gruesome story.

28. 28 疏 Shumo’s Transmigration, Rebirth, and Lie-Flat Life 疏墨的穿越重生躺平记 Walking into Spring行至春光Ancient Romance358k WordsCompleted A modern-day office worker transmigrates and is reborn in the Great Zhou dynasty, passing through the ranks of palace maid, concubine, and consort... After such a miserable life in the modern world, she thinks she might as well lie flat in ancient times. At least someone will be there to wait on her. She wants to hold on to her belief that a simple, peaceful life is what matters, and make the most of each day. Will she get her wish? 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come check out this book, the female lead wants to lie down and relax.

29. 29 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 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 77.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves

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    🥳🥳🥳The female protagonists in these two books are concubines

30. 30 金 The Golden Palace Locks Away the Spring Breeze 金阙锁春风 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted Her entire family perished, she was left dependent on others, the dynasty fell, and she married and divorced. In just eighteen years, Yu Zheng has endured things most people never face in a lifetime. A noblewoman of the former dynasty, all she wants now is to stay alive. She plans to enter the palace as a maid, then use her literacy to earn a post as a court official and support herself. She never imagined that the new emperor would send her to the Fourth Prince’s residence as a gesture of goodw 21.1kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves
31. 31 鬓 Hairpins and Beauty 鬓花颜 Peach Who Doesn't Slack Off桃子不摸鱼Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Maid + sisters in the inner palace + ensemble-focused story] [The heroine is a native of this world, with no transmigration, rebirth, or hidden identity] After her mother dies of illness, Meng Shu’s father takes a new wife almost at once. She endures years under her stepmother’s hand, but in the end, she cannot escape being sold. A trafficker’s rope drags her away from her homeland and casts her into the fabulously wealthy Tang household. Her exceptiona 34.9kReads9.2Score4.5kShelves
32. 32 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 13.1kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
33. 33 穿 Transmigrated as a Concubine, I Keep My Head Down Every Day 穿成妾室后，每天都在苟命 Fuyu Ya浮玉呀Ancient Romance526k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Transmigrate into a Book + No Golden Finger] After dying, C-list actress Qiao Rongjin transmigrates into a book. She becomes a despised, soon-to-be-written-out concubine, a cannon-fodder favorite in the prince's residence. The heroine of the book is a woman who transmigrated from another world. Like Qiao Rongjin's original character, she is a concubine of the male lead, Prince Rui, but all she wants is to laze around and do nothing. She never fights for his favor or gets invol 15.9kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    1. Qiao Rongjin was in deep trouble. She had transmigrated into the body of a cannon fodder concubine who was about to be eliminated. Looking at the two men who had fainted in the room and the catching-the-adultery team that was pressing her step by step, Qiao Rongjin felt that she was really going to die.

34. 34 你 Didn't You Say She Was Old and Out of Favor? 你不是说她年纪大，不得宠吗？ 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 20.4kReads8.8Score2kShelves
35. 35 长 Changye Wuyue 长烨无月 Awakening at Ten夢醒十分Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A princess sent away for a political marriage × an obsessive crown prince and emperor] [Tragic romance] (The comic adaptation is now available.) A general dies in battle, and a princess is sent far away to marry for peace. The young man who had been her childhood sweetheart remained forever on the battlefield in the desert. As a princess of her nation, she was sent far away to Great Jin for a political marriage. The desert battlefield claimed the young General Zhou, while the bright and spiri 29.9kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
36. 36 寂 The Lonely Spring in an Empty Courtyard Comes Late 寂寞空庭春欲晚 Fei Wo Si Cun匪我思存Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted A duet of flute and reed instruments brings about a tangled romance in a golden age. In the spring of the eighteenth year of the Kangxi reign, the emperor traveled to Baoding for a hunting expedition. That night, Nalan Rongruo, a palace guard who had accompanied the emperor, heard him play “Moonrise” on an iron reed. From a spot far from the camp, someone played along on a flute. Nalan recognized the flutist as Linlang, his cousin, who had been taken into the palace. He could not help showing hi 1.3kReads9.3Score226Shelves
37. 37 妾 The Concubine’s Code of Conduct 妾室职业守则 Su Yun苏芸Ancient Romance638k WordsCompleted Ke Rong is a dedicated, third-rate actress who transmigrates and becomes a concubine in a prince’s household. The handsome, dashing prince provides her with food and lodging, occasionally shares her bed, and even pays her a monthly salary for doing nothing. She cannot quit this job and leave, and it would be hard to find another one if she did... Ke Rong decides that she must do her job as a “concubine” conscientiously and diligently, lest she get fired and lose the chance to live a leisurely, 716Reads8.3Score105Shelves

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    🌟🚫I transmigrated to ancient times and became a concubine, struggling to make a living under the mistress's thumb. I had to be extremely discreet and cautious. 💦The prince is handsome, and he provides me with room and board and a salary every month. Being a freeloader is pretty good.

38. 38 小 The Maid Is Sweet and Wild, and the Gu Brothers Are Going Crazy for Her 小丫鬟娇又野，顾家少爷们追疯了 Shu Manman姝慢慢Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted Sweet Romance, Funny Daily Life, Everyone's Favorite, Business Rivalry] A spirited young maid VS devoted young masters A Ruo was just a little maid in the back courtyard of the Gu residence, muddling through each day and hoping to get by. She thought she could leave the residence after another year, but after an accident led her to stand up for a friend, she somehow ended up as a maid in the eldest young master's courtyard, bringing a whole heap of trouble with it. Problem one: The 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both of these are! They're both lighthearted and sweet stories about a maid and a young master. If you like that kind of thing, go for it!

39. 39 少 The Young Master’s Bedchamber Maid Is Gorgeous and Sweet, but a Bit of a Goofball 少爷通房又美又娇，却有点沙雕 Shu Manman姝慢慢Ancient Romance133k WordsCompleted A hot-blooded, goofy maid VS a straight-laced, domineering young master. After being sold, Yang Liu became the lowest-ranking servant girl in the Marquis’s household. From then on, her life’s dream was to save enough money to buy back her freedom. But her monthly wages were pitifully small, and it seemed unlikely she’d ever be able to afford it. But Yang Liu wasn’t the type to sit around and wait for things to happen. One day, she happened to hear that a maid from the young master’s quarters had 316Reads5.4Score—Shelves
40. 40 重 Reborn as a Concubine: I Want to Leave the Palace 重生之宠妃要出宫 The Shrimp Flew Away虾仁飞了Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted The heroine's family depends on an ambitious prince who plots to usurp the throne, yet she falls in love with the emperor. In her previous life, her family was destroyed, and she died in despair in the Cold Palace. After being reborn, she decides to steer clear of trouble and live peacefully with her family. But as an ordinary person, she is merely a pawn in the hands of those in power. When she chooses love once more, how will she fight against fate? 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book recommendation: Ancient romance with a slice-of-life element.

41. 41 情 Love-Cursed and Mad, the Regent Forces His Secret Concubine to Be His Cure 情蛊疯癫，摄政王强制爱通房为药 Moon, Jade, and Stars月玉星辰Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Complete. Both leads are sexually inexperienced + possessive romance + obsessive love + forced love + transmigration + a somewhat useless System / fastidious, unhinged tyrant x sweet yet fiery, clear-headed little rabbit At first, it's all physical, with no feelings involved. Later, it gets very sweet, though there are some heartbreaking parts. The heroine struggles to stay alive, and the hero is a ruthless man of ancient times with absolute power. He's no good person, so don't read if that bot 10.9kReads7.1Score798Shelves

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    This is an ancient Chinese romance novel where both the female lead and the male lead are virgins. The female lead is extremely virtuous in order to survive, but the whole world forces her to break free from that virtuous facade. [Awkward laugh][awkward laugh][thinking] Who can blame her when the tyrannical regent, whom everyone criticizes for his domineering and exclusive affection, insists on having her as his sole favorite? He simply can't do without her!

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