Please Recommend an Extremely Sweet Historical Romance With Palace and Household Intrigue, Featuring an Empress as the Female Lead 求一本超宠的古代言情，宫斗宅斗，女主是皇后

1. 51 原 I Thought the Imperial Palace Was a Prison, but the Emperor Held Me by the Waist and Spoiled Me 原以深宫似海，却被帝王锁腰娇宠 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + Empress + Devoted couple and sweet romance + Male lead has planned this for a long time + Not a serious palace-intrigue story] Lu Zhiyuan is the cherished youngest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo’s household. She is exquisitely beautiful, with an accomplished elder brother who supports the family’s prestige and a second elder sister skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting who brings the family honor. She has no need to contribute anything to the family, and 12.6kReads8.9Score1.2k14d adds
2. 52 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 47.7kReads9.5Score6.1k14d adds

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   Ancient Chinese palace intrigue, but not about the empress.

3. 53 重 Reborn Palace Maid: She Only Wants to Fight for the Emperor's Favor 重生宫女之她只想宫斗 Lady Yejiu夜九娘Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiaoyun spent years confined in the Cold Palace before finally being released. What she got in return was a useless husband and a wicked mother-in-law. This time, she decisively betrayed her mistress and climbed into someone else’s bed, successfully rising in status. And then she became the lowest-ranking palace maid… When Emperor Jingheng first saw Jiaoyun, he was merely captivated by her looks. “How can this palace maid have fairer skin than the Noble Consort?” Jiaoy 710Reads9.1Score10214d adds
4. 54 人 Life Is a Play, and the Empress Is All About Her Acting Skills 人生如戏，娘娘她纯拼演技 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + witty banter + sweet, delicate beauty + calculated mind games] The leads are not each other’s only partners. If that bothers you, don’t read. Be prepared for suspicion in the early chapters, followed by affection later. The pacing is slow, so proceed with caution if you prefer fast-paced wish-fulfillment stories. As a double award-winning actress and a seasoned star of palace intrigue dramas, how could Shi Yan possibly lose her nerve after transmigrating into the imperial hare 4.9kReads9.4Score54914d adds
5. 55 娘 The Empress Is Otherworldly and Alluring: The Emperor's Exclusive Favorite 娘娘又仙又撩：陛下椒房独宠 Clouds Rise to the Ninth Heaven云出九霄Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted [Not a first-love-only pairing; the heroine is no saint; the emperor favors her exclusively in the middle and later stages; fluffy, brainless sweet romance; silly and lighthearted, read with caution] Everyone says that a highborn legitimate daughter who enters the palace is doomed to a bad end, but Pei Jinyan refuses to believe it. Besides, she was once the emperor’s favorite consort in her previous life. She simply ruined a winning hand through her own arrogance and capriciousness. She gave bir 7.5kReads9.2Score86714d adds
6. 56 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 41.2kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds
7. 57 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 14.8kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds
8. 58 重 Reborn: The Tyrant Spoils Me to the Bone 重生：暴君宠我入骨 Where's My Baby?我大宝贝呢Ancient Romance81k WordsCompleted In her past life, she was timid and weak. Her father forced her to drink an aphrodisiac and serve the new emperor, a man rumored to be vicious and cruel, then forced her to marry him. Though she was made empress, her elder half-sister envied her status and drugged her, leaving her to die a violent death in the family residence. Even after death, her spirit lingered. She watched her sister dress like her, take her face, and return to the palace in her name. She watched her strut around arrogantly 93Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   I recommend the very sweet ones.

9. 59 明 Marry Me Beneath the Bright Moon 明月嫁卿卿 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Chuyu thought she and Kang Rui were deeply in love, and that no one could ever come between them. Yet that person had been living by their side all along, pampered under the title of “sister-in-law.” After being reborn, Song Chuyu didn’t spare Kang Rui a glance as he rode through the streets in triumph, and she certainly wouldn’t marry him again. * When Kang Rui woke up to find himself back in the impoverished days of his youth, he struggled to get used to the drafty windows after having li 82.6kReads9.3Score10.5k14d adds

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   With 38,000 reviews and around 120,000 readers, you can check out the comments too. This book is truly exceptionally well-written; the title might seem far-fetched, but the main characters and supporting roles are all exceptionally well-developed. The themes of finance, people's livelihood, and intrigue are particularly outstanding.

10. 60 皇 The Empress Is Peerlessly Beautiful 皇后绝世倾城 Zhong Zhizhong钟之中Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted [Empress + sweet romance + redemption + healing smiles + devoted, fatherly hero + skip if you mind these tropes] She is the Duke's legitimate daughter, breathtakingly beautiful and yearning for freedom. All she wants is to find one person to share her whole life with. He is the emperor of Dongsheng, renowned since his youth and ruthless in his methods. Wherever he goes, bones are left strewn across the land. To him, women are nothing but pieces on a chessboard. He ascended the throne at 5.8kReads8.9Score49014d adds

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    In Tinglan Garden, a woman in a moon-white, high-waisted dress reclines on a chaise longue in a pavilion, her eyes gently closed. Her skin is as smooth as jade, white as snow, and delicate enough to break at a touch. Long eyelashes cast faint shadows beneath her eyes. On the tea table beside her are exquisite pastries, emitting a faint, alluring aroma.

11. 61 都 Since I've Transmigrated into the Qing Dynasty, Why Not Boldly Choose Kangxi? 都清穿了，不妨大胆点选康熙啊！ Midnight Stars深夜星辰Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On the first day Shi Nanxi transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty, she learns that her elder legitimate sister, Shi Rongyue, is also a transmigrator. Shi Rongyue wants to escape her future as the Crown Princess, so she approaches Nanxi and offers to let her marry the Crown Prince while she marries the Fourth Prince. Anyone who transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty knows the history. The Crown Prince’s later years are miserable. Though the Fourth Prince eventually wins, he is only thirteen now and wil 18.3kReads9.2Score2.2k14d adds
12. 62 惹 Entangled in Splendor 惹风华 Laughing Wildly笑轻狂Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, Bewitching Splendor, has premiered on Hongguo, starring Hou Chengyue and Li Ruoxun. She and Lu Fengjin had been childhood sweethearts, the perfect couple in everyone's eyes. To support him, she planned every move and left no stone unturned, clearing every obstacle from his path until he became Dongling's one and only God of War. She thought that lovers would eventually be together, but one day, an unremarkable-looking young woman entered his life. At first, he s 1.1kReads8.8Score29514d adds
13. 63 穿 After Becoming a Cannon-Fodder Princess, the Cold, Powerful Official Falls for Her 穿成炮灰公主后，清冷权臣沦陷了 Diwubai第五白Ancient Romance859k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + face-slapping + lighthearted court intrigue + devoted one-on-one romance] The heroine never lets anyone take advantage of her, and the hero is sweet on the outside, ruthless underneath. Zhao Yuanjia transmigrates into a novel as a princess who shares her name. But this princess is only favored on the surface: in reality, she is cannon fodder. And she isn't the only one doomed to be cannon fodder. Her mother, a favored consort used as a shield; her younger brother, s 4.5kReads8.9Score58514d adds

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    C is about right, you can try it. [Think about it carefully][Think about it carefully][Think about it carefully]

14. 64 死 My Archenemy Asked the Emperor to Grant Us a Marriage, Then Spoiled Me Endlessly 死对头请旨赐婚，婚后竟娇宠无度 Me and You吾与卿Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted She was a young lady raised beyond the frontier. A series of misunderstandings made her offend the Sixth Prince, the most doted-on of them all. No matter how gentle and refined she tried to become, she could never escape his sarcastic jibes. Later, the two were granted a marriage. Each wanted to call off the engagement for the other’s sake, never realizing that this was exactly the marriage they both wanted. She blinked playfully. “So, are you ready, Young Master Chu?” “Ready for what?” “Ready 210Reads7.4Score—14d adds
15. 65 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds
16. 66 听 Listening to Feathers, Chasing the Faraway 听羽逐遥 Chi Muruo Yu池沐若宇Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted This is my first book, and I’m a complete beginner. The earlier chapters aren’t very good, and there’s no way to fix them now, so please bear with me. I’ve improved the writing in the later chapters. Feedback and criticism are welcome! —Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 67 星 Starlight and Warm Sunshine 星辰暖阳 Chi Muruo Yu池沐若宇Two Male Leads803k WordsCompleted This story is so sweet it might make your teeth ache, so have some insulin ready before you start! Please show it lots of love, add it to your bookshelf, and give it a bookmark. Your requests for updates are what keep me going, and I’ll work even harder. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 68 娘 The Imperial Consort Enjoys His Favor Alone, and Her Promotion in Three Days Makes Everyone Envious 娘娘独享圣恩，三日封妃羡煞旁人 Born Goofy天生瓜六Ancient Romance536k WordsCompleted [Doted on Exclusively + Rapid Promotion + Male Lead Supports the Heroine No Matter What] Zhiyao's father was only a low-ranking county magistrate, but she and the emperor fell in love at first sight. So the moment she entered the palace, she became a Noble Lady. After spending the night with the emperor, she was promoted straight to Concubine rank. In less than three days, she was suddenly elevated to Consort rank... She's a spoiled troublemaker, but that doesn't stop the emperor from loving her 3.8kReads5.2Score46014d adds
19. 69 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 79.6kReads9.5Score8.9k14d adds
20. 70 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 13.4kReads8.9Score1k14d adds

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    Very good, recommended.

21. 71 授 Hand Him the Reins 授他以柄 Zhou Fuyao周扶妖Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted With the city about to fall and the kingdom on the brink of ruin, Pei Qing wrote a letter asking that man for help. For seven whole days, there was no reply. But just when all hope seemed lost, he arrived. His peerlessly handsome face was full of disdain and contempt. Xiao Yuan walked into the imperial bedchamber with blood dripping from his blade and lazily called out, “Elder Brother.” Having earned merit by rushing to the emperor’s defense, he naturally expected a reward. “I have plenty of gol 24.5kReads9.5Score2.8k14d adds
22. 72 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40kReads9.7Score6.1k14d adds
23. 73 被 After the Mad Imperial Preceptor Took Me by Force 被疯批国师强取豪夺后 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of Youku’s web drama Eternal Night’s Long Dawn [Mad Male Lead VS Stubborn Female Lead] [Both Pure and Faithful + Traditional Historical Romance + Love by Force + Sweet and Angsty + Happy Ending] Xie Wanyin, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, lost her mother at eight. Her father remarried, and she was sent to grow up in her maternal grandmother’s home. Years later, she returned to the Xie household, wanting nothing more than to avoid conflict and focus on g 3kReads9.4Score38114d adds

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    You could give it a try. In summary, both the male and female leads are intelligent and capable. The male lead is after the throne and unconditionally favors the female lead. The supporting characters are also very well-developed and don't just serve to highlight the female lead. The ending seems perfect—the male lead becomes emperor and the female lead becomes empress—while the villain's fate is quite poignant.

24. 74 关 Moonlight Within the Pass, Radiance Beyond the Frontier 关内明月塞外光 Luo Kun落鲲Ancient Romance589k WordsOngoing 383Reads9.3Score10114d adds

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    An underrated book with a fast-paced story and vividly portrayed characters.

25. 75 娇 The Sweet Little Promise Who Rose Through the Ranks by Bearing Children 娇娇小答应靠生子一路晋升 Purple Cat紫色猫Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System golden finger + multiple births + silly beauty + laid-back palace intrigue + doted on exclusively later + not a pure romance] Guys, how is this fair? Other women fight for favor with their family background, beauty, and talents... Qing Luo does it by getting pregnant. She spends her days having babies, raising them, and doting on them, gradually earning the emperor's exclusive favor. With her children by her side, she climbs to the top of life... 10kReads9.1Score93914d adds

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    You can read the synopsis first. If you're interested, then watch it. What I say might not be what you'll watch, so read the synopsis yourself and see if it interests you.

26. 76 新 On Our Wedding Night, I Was Spoiled by the Possessive, Lovesick Villain 新婚夜！我被偏执病娇反派宠上天 Mu Mur an木木燃Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + goofy fun + possessive schemer + scumbag-smiting face-slapping + System that prolongs her life] After transmigrating into a book as the short-lived villain's doomed new bride, Yu Mingming thought her life was over. As she sobbed, the cold genius villain panicked. “Did I hurt you?” Yu Mingming felt even worse. Not only had she become cannon fodder, she'd also lost the chastity she'd guarded for years. At least the powerful villain was handsome and rich. She'd come out ahead. Yu M 9.4kReads9.3Score69214d adds
27. 77 穿 After She Transmigrates into a Book, the Noble Consort Is Forced to Raise the Villainous Tyrant 穿书后，贵妃被迫娇养反派暴君 A Little Meatball一个肉团Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Completed] Su Yijin, a veteran supporting actress, has transmigrated into a book once again. When she opens her eyes, she is breathtakingly beautiful and on the pampered darling route, backed by powerful connections. Her father is a general who guards the nation, her mother is the Junyang Commandery Princess, and her maternal grandfather is a prince of a different surname... With the heroine's script in hand, Su Yijin takes down the green tea and kicks the fake innocent aside, then throws herse 1.4kReads9.0Score28914d adds

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    This book is very sweet and enjoyable; you won't regret buying it.

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