Are There Any Palace-Intrigue Novels Like Chang Yujiao, Jiang Wantang, and Su Jingyao? 有没有像长鱼姣江晚棠苏婧瑶的宫斗文啊？

1. 201 穿 Transmigrate into a Book: The Empress Is Here to Rise to Power 穿书，娘娘要上位 Thunder-Type Hyacinth Bean雷系藊豆属Ancient Romance449k WordsCompleted [Alluring, dazzling, mischievous imperial consort × scheming, ruthless emperor; palace intrigue + male lead has had previous partners, heroine has not + transmigrate into a book + seduction and a rise to power + villainess + eventually his only love + happy ending] Jiang Xiyao transmigrates into a book and becomes the most fragile, short-lived cannon-fodder villainess in the story. To survive, she seduces him with a clear purpose and a plan. At the selection banquet, he doesn’t even look at her 280Reads6.1Score—14d adds
2. 202 姝 Phoenix of Beauty 姝凰 Oolong Tea with Gummy Candy软糖乌龙茶Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance] [Palace and Household Intrigue] [Not a Pure Couple] [Clear-Headed, Strong-Willed Heroine] Orphaned Chu Yishu was forced to live under her uncle's roof with her younger siblings, where his family bullied and mistreated them. Then fate took a turn. Beautiful and gentle Chu Yishu was sent to the bed of the Prince of Shangqin. For the sake of her siblings and herself, Chu Yishu used every means at her disposal, seized every opportunity, and firmly captured the Prince 501Reads7.4Score10114d adds
3. 203 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Wouldn’t Let Me Leave 入宫后，偏执帝王不许我出宫 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Not both virgins, not a strong heroine, a little angst early on, devoted love later] In the fourth year of the new emperor’s reign, Consort Duan died suddenly of an illness in the palace. At the time, Shen Jiafu was not yet fifteen. The Empress Dowager was from the Shen family. Half a year later, she summoned a Shen daughter to the palace to attend to her, claiming to be ill. Shen Jiafu traveled from Quzhou to the imperial capital. In public, she was gentle and well-behaved, like a charming flo 14.1kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds
4. 204 步 Scheming for the Emperor's Heart at Every Turn! Her Majesty Climbs to the Top 步步谋帝王心！娘娘一路扶摇直上 Ming Family Charcoal Fire明家炭火Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted (Not a pure romance with only one partner, palace intrigue, favored from the middle onward, and doted on exclusively in the ending) Wen Jing Tan went from a heaven-blessed darling to a confiscated palace slave, and had long since had enough of being beaten and cursed at. One day, she was framed and, by a twist of fate, sent to the emperor's side. From then on, she swore to become The Outcast, second only to one and above all others. She wanted His Majesty's favor, and her family to flourish! The 664Reads8.2Score10714d adds
5. 205 春 Springtime Joy 春日欢 Yu Bai Bai鱼摆摆Ancient Romance825k WordsCompleted The night of the political marriage, in the bridal chamber! Jiang Wumian falls from being a princess of Northern Wei to a camp prostitute. To survive and uncover the mastermind behind it all, she has to win over the temperamental, brutal ruler of the grasslands! At first, he steps on her slave's clothes and lifts her chin with a curved saber, his tone scornful and icy. “You know, this prince has never liked dull women. At best, you can be my plaything. Get out.” Later, she becomes poison, opium, 101Reads8.9Score—14d adds
6. 206 外 The Beloved Concubine 外室娇宠 Tan Yi檀意Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love + sweet romance + devoted affection + household and palace intrigue + the hero talks himself into falling in love] Everyone knew Cheng Yinyu was a peony fallen into a den of filth, dazzlingly beautiful and graceful, with nobles and aristocrats all vying for her attention. Who would have thought that on the day she came of age, Prince Qin, Gu Xingzhou, would beat everyone to her and make her his kept woman? To stay alive, she tread carefully, putting on a sho 3.5kReads8.9Score32114d adds
7. 207 娘 The Empress Is Ambitious 娘娘她野心勃勃 Yu Ling雨泠Ancient Romance298k WordsOngoing [A heroine who never lets a grudge go unanswered and is ruthless] The third year of the Xinghua era was the year of the selection of palace consorts, held once every three years. Lu Ling, a noble young woman from a powerful family, was among those selected. She could have avoided the selection, but willingly chose to enter the palace as a consort. She did it for no other reason than to provide for the parents and family who had raised her in comfort and luxury. Lu Ling had brows like distant gre 23Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 208 美 The Gorgeous, Flirtatious Maid Who Ran After Seducing the Heir 美艳通房茶又娇，撩完世子她就跑 Sugar-Free Pineapple Milk Pudding菠萝奶冻不加糖Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted One-on-one romance, happy ending, sweet and doting, ridiculously sweet, both steamy and heartfelt. Everything you want, I've got. Beautiful, scheming, down-on-her-luck heiress X cold on the outside, warm on the inside, intensely possessive heir to a marquis The whole capital thinks Young Lord Jin has gone mad! The aloof and proud Young Lord Jin actually defied an imperial decree and rejected his betrothal, leaving the daughter of the powerful chancellor in the lurch! Rumor has it that it's all 8.7kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
9. 209 好 Good Pregnancy System! The Noble Consort Is Sweet and Soft 好孕系统！贵妃她又娇又软 Zhao Qingyue赵清樾Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted [A soft, sweet, calculating little bunny heroine X a domineering, cold-blooded emperor with a love obsession] Shen Cihuan is the youngest daughter of Chancellor Shen. Innocent, lively, sweet, and adorable, she enters the palace to compete for the emperor’s favor in her older sister’s place. What if she doesn’t know how to compete for his favor? No problem. She has a palace intrigue and fertility System. An intoxicating natural scent Love at first sight from the emperor Fertility pills, dragon-an 22.1kReads9.2Score3k14d adds
10. 210 倾 The Peerless Imperial Consort Is Back 倾世皇妃回来了 Ziyun Pavilion紫芸轩Ancient Romance522k WordsOngoing She is breathtakingly beautiful and exceptionally clever. Forced to enter the imperial selection, she meets the emperor, and they fall deeply in love. Hailed as the most beautiful imperial consort under heaven, she is showered with affection. She wants no part of the power games, but she craves power and control... One hardship after another befalls her. She dies in childbirth, losing both herself and her child. Unwilling to drink Meng Po’s soup, she swears to avenge herself. After breaking thro 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a palace intrigue story, super good!

11. 211 庶 The Concubine-Born Daughter, Moyun 庶女默芸 Sticky Rice Jiggles糯米叽叽Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted Mo Yun is a concubine-born daughter of the Zhou family, struggling to get by in their household. The Zhous are merchants, and after both their sons passed the highest civil service examination and entered the court, the political climate grew volatile. With hearts full of schemes and no one to trust, the Zhou family found itself in an increasingly precarious position. The Zhou family's four daughters each have distinct personalities and very different marriages ahead of them. Jiang Fengji, the l 492Reads8.7Score10714d adds

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    Low rating, but not bad.

12. 212 斩 Slay the Gods: Yingzi, Mind Yourself. Don't Do Anything Reckless! 斩神：缨子请自重，你别乱来呀！ Clear Breeze Fish Balls清风鱼丸Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted Ye Xiaobai transmigrates into the world of Slay the Gods and obtains an Emotion System. The stronger the person whose emotions he stirs, the greater their emotional fluctuations, and the richer the rewards he receives. So here's the question: which emotion is easiest to provoke? The answer is obviously anger. In other words, making people see red makes you stronger, and Ye Xiaobai knows exactly how to do that. And so Ye Xiaobai gradually starts letting loose. “Hey, Yingzi, you should've been dri 13.3kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds
13. 213 封 Investiture of the Gods: I Transmigrated Into Daji and Got a Burial Sacrifice Package? 封神：魂穿妲己，喜提殉葬套餐？ Seven Crabs七只螃蟹Female-Channel Fanfiction224k WordsOngoing Reincarnated as Daji, and handed a package deal that includes being buried alive? Good news: No more working nine to nine, six days a week! Bad news: King Zhou has lost the war, and I have to be buried with him? Luckily, I’ve bonded with the “Tianji Dream” System. Watch this unconventional Daji scheme her way through a chaotic harem, play the innocent flower like an award-winning actress, turn catfights into an art form, and fight her way to victory in this palace intrigue game! But why is King —Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 214 龙 The Dragon Abyss Emperor Awakens 龙渊帝启 Seven Crabs七只螃蟹Eastern Fantasy151k WordsCompleted Chen Xuan is reborn in ancient times, only to become a prince fleeing for his life! The ancient jade he bought for five yuan turns out to be the legendary “Heart of the Stars”! [Heart of the Stars (Divine Rank), can be upgraded to Primordial Chaos Star Core (Supreme Rank)] [Imperial Bloodline (Blue), can be upgraded to Heaven’s Chosen Emperor (Gold)] [Defy Fate (Purple), can be upgraded to Master of Destiny (Divine Rank)] Usurper Emperor: “Go after him! I want him alive or dead, but I want his b 1Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 215 妃 A Consort's Scheme for the Emperor's Heart 妃谋帝心 Falling Ashes坠落的灰Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted With her father turning a blind eye and her stepmother throwing her weight around, Mu Li is ordered to marry an old prince as a concubine. They tell her this is her fate. Mu Li refuses to believe it. She has never believed in fate… Just then, the imperial household holds its selection of consorts. Daughters of officials of rank eight or above who are of suitable age may participate. Mu Li thinks: Since I’m to be a concubine, why not become the concubine of the most powerful person in the realm? 9.1kReads8.9Score1k14d adds
16. 216 女 The Female Assassin Died by Accident and Vowed to Kill Bai Wuchang in a Rage 女杀手意外身亡，一怒要杀白无常 Clumsy Tractor笨拖拉机Ancient Romance552k WordsCompleted A top modern-day female assassin plans to take a spontaneous trip, but unexpectedly dies. Even more surprising, her death was caused by a blunder at work by Black and White Impermanence. “I can’t just die for nothing! Explain yourselves. I want an answer today, or I’ll kill you both and make sure there’s no Black and White Impermanence in the underworld ever again!” Good grief, what kind of person is this? She’d even kill ghosts! What can they do? Even ghosts are afraid of the wicked! White Impe 7kReads8.9Score68314d adds

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    This book is highly recommended. The subject matter is fresh, the plot is fast-paced, and it's a great read!

17. 217 开 She Drove a Tank into the Imperial Palace: The Divine Doctor Consort Conquered Four Kingdoms 开着坦克进皇宫，医妃她平了四国 Flowers Bloom in the Western Sea西海生花Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + both leads are devoted only to each other + equally strong leads + sweet romance + a magical space + transmigration. Yue Rushuang, a top military doctor from the twenty-fourth century with doctorates in both medicine and toxicology, transmigrates and marries the Crown Prince, who has been gravely wounded. On the first day of their marriage, she stitches up his wounds. On the second, she performs surgery on him. On the third, she pushes the disabled Crown Prince into 17.4kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds

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    This is a good story. The female lead is a military doctor who transmigrates and marries the crown prince.

18. 218 疯 Crazy Male Lead, Don't Be Afraid. I'm Just a Plain Old Pervert 疯批男主别害怕，我只是单纯变态 Hu Yu蝴俞Modern Romance569k WordsCompleted [A print edition has been signed for publication] [Pure-hearted yet truly deranged male lead x fake psychopath female lead who does everything to survive] [From universally hated to universally adored * brothers’ road to redemption * both are virgins] Xiang Fengyu transmigrates into a book as the short-lived fiancée of a deranged male lead. From the start, she’s in danger of being killed after spotting a bloodstained shirt under his bed. She plans to use her golden finger, her knowledge of the p 21.2kReads9.5Score3.2k14d adds
19. 219 陛 The Emperor's Only Favorite: The Empress Keeps Accidentally Revealing Her Secret Identity 陛下独宠：皇后娘娘疯狂掉马甲 Jiujiu and the Cat玖玖与猫Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted *Sweet Romance + Devoted Husband + Legitimate Daughter + Secret Identities + Powerful Couple* The only legitimate daughter of the Duke of the Southern Kingdom's household, Nan Huaishen grew up adored and indulged by everyone. Her grandfather is a first-rank duke, her father a first-rank general, and her maternal grandfather the chancellor. She also has three doting older brothers. With a background envied by every noblewoman in the capital, she is also exceptionally beautiful and talented. Then, 2.7kReads9.0Score30014d adds

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    These three books are...

20. 220 神 The Divine Doctor and Poison Princess 神医毒妃 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted A descendant of a family of poison doctors in the 21st century, she possesses extraordinary gifts and excels equally at medicine and poison. One day, she transmigrates and becomes Bai He ran, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wen’s household in the Eastern Qin Dynasty. Her birth mother is dead, her father refuses to acknowledge her, her stepmother holds power, and her sisters are false-hearted. Her fighting spirit blazes to life. In this life, she will live by her own rules. Those who bully 14.1kReads9.3Score3.9k14d adds
21. 221 带 I Brought My Pocket Dimension When I Married the Village Bully, and My In-Laws Dote on Me 带空间嫁村霸相公，被婆家团宠了 Jiujiu Candy啾啾糖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Communicates with animals + comedy + building wealth + pocket dimension, food, and medicine] Yu Suihuan transmigrates alongside a treasure-hunting crow, and she can understand all kinds of animals. Before long, she has gathered a whole family of honorary relatives: her honorary father is the Golden-Beaked King, a giant eagle; her second uncle is the Golden-Eyed King, a tiger; and her aunt is a giant python. From the start, her wicked adoptive mother takes her dowry and kicks her out, claiming 4.7kReads9.2Score60014d adds
22. 222 报 Your Majesty, the Tyrant Can Read Minds 报告娘娘，暴君他有读心术 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After she touched the tyrant’s skull, which had been polished into a wine bowl, she unexpectedly transmigrated into the empress who died the most gruesome death in history. Every day, she plotted to kill the tyrant and become empress in her own right, unaware that he could read minds. When the tyrant fell gravely ill, she wept and begged Heaven to let her trade her own years of life for his safety. The tyrant was deeply moved, until he suddenly heard her thoughts: [If he’s so sick, hurry up and 6kReads9.3Score99414d adds
23. 223 宫 Spring in the Imperial Palace 宫闱春 Dare to Draw a Mulberry Bow敢挽桑弓Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Female Lead in Palace Intrigue + Male Lead in Political Schemes + High-IQ Cast + Beautiful, Unhinged Characters + Ensemble Cast] An alternate-world story. The female lead is highly intelligent, clear-headed, and no lovesick fool. From the moment she enters the palace, Jiang Wanqing knows she will spend her whole life within these walls. She never forgets one thing: she wants to become empress. She also knows that the current emperor, Zhou Qijing, cares only about royal power and dominion. So sh 636Reads8.7Score11214d adds

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    They are all shrewd and cunning; all the female protagonists are ambitious and capable, none of them are naive or innocent.

24. 224 贵 The Noble Consort Rejects Romance: While Others Fight for Favor, I Seize Power 贵妃不入爱河，别人争宠我夺权 Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [Female-Lead Wish Fulfillment + Unfeeling Persona + Ruthless Revenge and Face-Slapping] Years later, the history books would describe Ming Tang as a master strategist with an iron fist, the ultimate winner of the harem struggles and the vast empire. Only Ming Tang knew she had never wanted to be that winner in the first place. From a young girl to the ruler of the realm, all she had wanted at first was to avenge her elder sister. The harem was full of danger. On one side was Consort Jin, who had 7.3kReads9.4Score86914d adds
25. 225 娘 One Tear from the Empress, and She Acts Her Way to the Emperor's Throne 娘娘一滴泪，演到帝王送凤位 Little Peeled Egg剥壳的小蛋蛋Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [Story complete; easy to get around] Shen Qingfu transmigrated into a rebirth novel. The reborn heroine, Chu Can, had grown up with the crown prince, Ning Xuanli, as his childhood sweetheart. Given a second chance at life, she wanted no love, only power and riches. To become the most special person in the crown prince’s heart, she played hard to get. She had schemes, but no feelings. Shen Qingfu was nothing more than the most insignificant cannon fodder in the rebirth novel. Shen Qingfu gave a s 303Reads9.1Score—14d adds
26. 226 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Delicate, and the Cold, Cruel Emperor Falls for Her at First Sight 娘娘娇娇媚，冷戾帝王一见倾心 The Star Among the Stars in the Sky天上星星的星星Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue and revenge, a slow-burn, slow-payoff story + stunning heroine + exceptionally clearheaded heroine with an unwavering goal] [The hero always favors the heroine + dotes on her exclusively in the middle + disbands his harem later] After Shen Qingtang’s aunt is schemed against and killed by Madam Shen, her goal becomes perfectly clear: she will enter the palace, become the most honored woman in the land, and make everyone who plotted against her aunt pay. She is also perfectly clea 5kReads9.1Score56414d adds

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    It's so pretty! 🤔

27. 227 娘 The Consort Is Coy and Alluring, and Has Her Sights Set on the Throne 娘娘又茶又媚，一心只想上位 Take Your Pikachu Away抱走你的皮卡丘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate history + pure palace intrigue + clear-eyed heroine who doesn’t love the emperor] Su Qingyao looks like a delicate beauty, but she is more clear-headed than anyone. In the imperial harem, all she wants is power. Before the emperor, she is the picture of understanding. “Your Majesty is my only support.” “With Your Majesty by my side, I have nothing to fear.” But what she is really thinking is: Thank goodness she made plans long ago. The man before her is the least reliable person of al 164Reads7.2Score—14d adds
28. 228 穿 After I Landed in the Cold Palace, the Scheming Emperor Came to Visit Every Day 穿到冷宫后，腹黑皇帝天天来串门 Little White Little Demon小白小妖Two Male Leads334k WordsCompleted Chu Ke transmigrated into a book, becoming an empress banished to the Cold Palace. No one knew, however, that the foolish emperor didn't have long to live. All he had to do was wait for the emperor to kick the bucket, then complete the task assigned by the lousy System: support the new ruler. But the emperor only seemed to get healthier and livelier. Every day, he dressed to the nines and sashayed around in front of Chu Ke, desperately trying to get noticed. Chu Ke: “Your Majesty, this is the Co 491Reads6.3Score10514d adds

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    Palace intrigue novels, choose whichever you like 😜

29. 229 入 After Entering the Palace, She Becomes His Majesty’s One True Love 入宫后她是陛下的白月光 Yu Jiuzhao御九昭Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Pure Palace Intrigue] [No Saintly Heroine] [The Heroine Schemes Against the Entire Harem] [Political Machinations] [Clear-Headed Careerist] Originally titled "The Empress's Daily Life of Palace Intrigue," retitled "A Consort's Guide to Palace Intrigue" * Shen Yiwan, the illegitimate daughter of the Shen family, became pregnant after entering the palace and was made Virtuous Consort. Somehow, she let her good sense fly out the window and made the decision she would regret most in her life. She s 748Reads8.6Score10014d adds
30. 230 贵 The Imperial Consort Trades on the Emperor’s Favor, Seeking Revenge and Rising to Power 贵妃恃宠而骄，一路复仇上位 Bell Meow铃铛喵Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted (A pure palace-intrigue revenge power fantasy, with sweet romance, scumbags getting what they deserve, and an adorable child later on. The leads are not each other's firsts, so read with caution if that bothers you!!! Not fantasy!!!) She is Yu Zhiyi, daughter of Jiangnan's richest man, and Yu Zhiyan, daughter of the Minister of Rites. On her fifth birthday, because of a Frost Soul Pearl, all 100-odd members of Yu Zhiyi's family were slaughtered. The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley had once 2.6kReads9.1Score27514d adds
31. 231 宫 Pick Me for the Palace Intrigue, and I'll Keep the Baby Safe 宫斗选我，我保胎贼六 Late-Stage Chronic Laziness懒癌中晚期Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Zhou Yining, an outstanding graduate of a combined master’s and PhD program, unexpectedly transmigrated to ancient times and became a low-ranking concubine. She gained access to a pharmaceutical laboratory space. In this man-eating imperial harem, she kept her distance from the emperor. Who needs love? Isn’t it better to shine on your own? She specializes in protecting pregnancies and cherishes those who deserve it. What’s harem intrigue? Isn’t focusing on her career much better? In the end, all 11Reads—Score114d adds
32. 232 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 27.9kReads9.4Score3.8k14d adds

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    These are all palace intrigue and domestic drama novels, with high ratings. They feature satisfying stories with villains, clear objectives, and meticulous planning.

33. 233 重 Reborn as a Man: Feng Qiansui Rules the Court 重生女扮男装：凤千岁权倾朝野 A Duo Guli阿朵古丽Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Completed. Villainess + woman disguising herself as a man + reborn + strong heroine + no romance The heroine is a true villain: greedy, ruthless, highly skilled in martial arts, and sharp-tongued! Scene One: Asking the Emperor for money Emperor: “I appoint you imperial inspector for the south. Investigate the affairs in Xuzhou thoroughly. If you find anyone committing crimes and undermining the state, and verify the evidence, punish them according to the law! I grant you this golden badge. Whoev 986Reads9.2Score13214d adds
34. 234 让 She Tortures the Madman, Slays Her Way Through the Story, and Becomes Empress 让疯批受虐，她杀穿全文当女帝 Mirror Beyond the Clouds云外镜Ancient Romance676k WordsCompleted [No romance + strong female lead + career-focused story + frail, villainous woman + cold-blooded lunatic + woman disguises herself as a man + a touch of political intrigue + not a brainless power fantasy] After going on a killing spree in the cultivation world in her previous life, Xie Nanzui is sentenced by the Heavenly Dao to become the heroine of an ancient-style novel full of physical and emotional torment. In the original story, the heroine is used by the male lead's first love. The other w 352Reads8.6Score—14d adds
35. 235 我 I Have a Penglai Immortal Island 我有一座蓬莱仙岛 Peach Creek Wilds桃溪野Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Also known as: After Finding a Divine Artifact, She Became Famous Through Her Fishing Livestreams A theme park called Nevernight suddenly becomes famous across China. It features the “Penglai Realm,” protected by a seventh-tier grand formation; the “Sea Monster Castle,” where mermaids are rumored to live, with glass tunnels leading straight down into the deep sea; the mysterious and eerie “Yellow Springs Road”; the opulent “Divine Capital”... Everyone who visits even once starts questioning real 7.9kReads9.2Score90514d adds

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    You guys should check this out, I think it's pretty good. ( ﹡ˆOˆ﹡ ) The female lead is super amazing ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧ She's also an athlete (skiing) who has won many honors for the country. There are also many cute little animals in it, adorable puppies, Yao Guang, etc. An amusement park called [Never-Sleeping City] suddenly became famous throughout China. It boasts a 'Penglai Realm' supported by a level seven formation; a "Sea Monster Castle" seemingly inhabited by mermaids; a glass tunnel leading directly to the deep seabed; a mysterious and eerie "Yellow Springs Road"; and the decadent and extravagant capital city. Visitors who went there once all questioned their existence—how could the world have developed like this without my knowledge? The owner is truly wealthy! Not to mention, just the sheer number of creatures in the underwater world must have cost a fortune! Xiong Zhaozhao: You might not believe it, but I just casually scraped together the profits while fishing...

36. 236 我 I Farm in the Imperial Harem 我在后宫种田忙 Yan Si雁姒Ancient Romance567k WordsCompleted Gong Wanshu accidentally transmigrates into a palace-intrigue novel and gets a System and a mission: make the emperor hate her by acting recklessly, earn points, and use them to return to the real world. To get back, she’ll have to keep working hard at getting herself into trouble and tormenting the villains. But wait, what’s going on? Why has the emperor fallen in love with her? —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    On personal personality

37. 237 我 I’m the Most Popular Man in the Imperial Harem 我在后宫当海王 The Rest of My Life余生Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted Ji Yuntong, a boxing champion, somehow became the empress who was supposed to rule the realm alongside the emperor. She was waiting for the good fortune she expected to come her way, but instead of good fortune, one calamity after another struck. First came the harassment and schemes of her older sister, then the machinations and oppression of her brother-in-law... After transmigrating, she had to tread on eggshells every day, never getting a moment’s peace... Fine, fine. She had transmigrated i 12Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 238 重 Reborn! A Son Makes the Father Noble, and Fourth Master Lifts Her to the Empress's Seat 重生！父凭子贵，四爷巴巴捧后位 Happy StellaLou快乐星黛露Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Cunning Little One] (Not a chaste romance. The heroine is the sole favorite from the middle onward. Read with care if this bothers you.) Heaven took pity on her. Reborn, Yijun returned to the day she gave birth to Honghui and swore she would protect the child who had died young. But who could have guessed that the icy Fourth Prince from her previous life would become captivated by the tenderness and liveliness in Yiju 6.4kReads9.4Score49014d adds
39. 239 皇 The Emperor Regrets It? The Original Owner Is Dead, and I’m Finally Awake 皇上后悔了？原主已死，本宫清醒 Flowers After the Rain雨后繁花Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Raising children + palace intrigue + transmigration + everyday life + clear-eyed heroine + a transmigrated woman takes on a woman who transmigrated into a book, a reborn woman, a woman who was reincarnated before birth, and a native woman] Lin Anran, a government employee, transmigrates. She ends up in the body of a despised, wicked empress with a powerful family behind her. The empress was notorious for causing miscarriages, leaving the imperial harem short of heirs. The empress dowager dislik 2kReads8.4Score20714d adds

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    These are all stories where the female lead is clear-headed about her career, not fixated on romance, decisive and shrewd—worth watching!

40. 240 侧 The Side Consort’s Rise to Power 侧妃上位记 Falling Cherry Blossoms Aren't Like Snow落樱不似雪Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted The Side Consort Takes the Throne —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Great! Highly recommend! It's a short story, not long, worth a try.

41. 241 综 A Journey Through Film and TV: Crossing Paths with the Child-Giving Goddess 综影视之杠上送子观音 Nine Songs Without End九歌未央Female-Channel Fanfiction5.8M WordsOngoing No gender swaps. Don’t write them, and please stop bringing it up in the comments. I can’t accept it. 1. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 1. Lu Muping 2. Consort Ke 3. Chen Wanyin 4. Fuca Langhua 5. Bai Ruiji 6. Hailan 2. Empresses in the Palace 1. Shen Meizhuang 2. Ulanara Yixiu 3. The Story of Minglan 1. Sheng Molan (ongoing) 4. Serenade of Peaceful Joy 1. Miao Xinhe 5. Qing Dynasty transmigration 1. Empress Hesheli 6. Dream of the Red Chamber 7. Bu Bu Jing Xin: Fourth Prince’s Consort 9.8kReads8.7Score13214d adds
42. 242 储 Storing Charm 储媚色 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted Li You transmigrated into a book, becoming the delicate, flowerlike heroine of a historical romance about political intrigue and tragic love, a heroine the male lead would torment in body, heart, and soul from beginning to end. But the moment she arrived, Li You discovered that her cousin, the story's wicked second female lead, had been reborn. So she was about to be demoted to a mere cannon-fodder character? Li You: "..." Fine, let me lie down for a while. On her wedding day, her cousin didn't 8.5kReads9.1Score93214d adds
43. 243 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.8kReads8.8Score1.7k14d adds
44. 244 不 I Won’t Be a Sacrificial Pawn: I’m Sharpening My Blade for the Lucky One 不做炮灰，磨刀霍霍向锦鲤 A Touch of White Space一点留白Ancient Romance125k WordsOngoing Jiang Xinghui always thought she was born unlucky. After picking up a battered old book, she learned that when you’re unlucky, someone else naturally gets to be lucky in your place. She had planned to quietly live out her life, but since you won’t let me live in peace, then you shouldn’t expect to, either. One cannon-fodder character is still just cannon fodder. But can you really handle it when cannon fodder from all over the world join forces? Hmph, she won’t be anyone’s sacrificial offering. —Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 245 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.3kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    It looks so good! (*´ω`*)

46. 246 嫁 Marrying the Imperial Tutor 嫁帝师 Changshanli长山里Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [When a Scheming Black-Bellied Type Meets a Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Type + Love and Hate + Soul Swap + Revenge, Traditional Historical Romance in an Imaginary Setting] Jiang Wanzhi first met Song Qingshi when she was fourteen. At sixteen, she became Mrs. Song. Everyone said she was lucky: a merchant’s daughter had married a top-scoring scholar. That is, until she died under mysterious circumstances on the very night Song Qingshi asked her for a divorce. When she awoke again, she 28kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds
47. 247 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 20.4kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds
48. 248 开 A Low-Ranking Palace Lady from the Start, with Maxed-Out Harem Warfare Skills 开局小秀女，娘娘宫斗技能满点 Lucky Fish招财鱼Ancient Romance601k WordsCompleted [No CP, devoted to palace intrigue for a hundred years!] Ning Yuzhen was sixteen the year she entered the palace, and twenty-eight the year she became Empress Dowager. Framing, miscarriage, poisoning, betrayal... After twelve years of ups and downs in the inner palace, the principles she once hoped to uphold had long since vanished. The people who had once stood by her had long since turned to dust. Ning Yuzhen walked the paths she'd taken in the past, leaving behind only a sigh. When she turned 312Reads5.9Score—14d adds

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    No romantic pairing, focused solely on palace intrigue for 100 years.

49. 249 嫡 The Legitimate Princess Consort Died Tragically, Then Returned Reborn and Turned to the Dark Side 嫡妃惨死，重生归来黑化了 Jiang Damo姜大沫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She was the daughter of a century-old military family, noble in status, yet she was cruelly betrayed by her fiancé and half-sister. Her face was flayed, her identity stolen, and she died miserably, only to be reborn and awaken as the princess consort of her former fiancé's sworn enemy: Qin Wan, a legitimate daughter who had been raised in a mountain village since childhood, timid, weak, and afraid of trouble? Ha! The noble daughter of a military family, reborn with peerless medical skills and ma 66.8kReads8.6Score5.4k14d adds

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    ❤️[Top Post]😎A daughter of a century-old military family, betrayed by her fiancé and half-sister, died a tragic death. Reborn, she becomes the princess of her former fiancé's nemesis, a timid and weak village girl. But possessing astonishing medical skills and mastery of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she returns with a vengeance! When the truth is revealed, facing two men from her past and present lives, what will she do?

50. 250 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 26.8kReads9.1Score2.5k14d adds

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    Love yourself before loving others; don't give your heart away too easily.

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