Legitimate and Illegitimate Children Teaming Up Against Outsiders, No Infighting 嫡庶子女一起联合对外的 不内斗

1. 1 大 The Great Yu's Master Strategist 大渝筹算师 Little Darling Lost in the Way迷途的小心肝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + revenge on scumbags + lighthearted + pure romance + playing the fool to catch the tiger + happy ending] Good news: Her betrothed came first in the provincial exams and earned the title of Jieyuan. Bad news: Her betrothed, now a Jieyuan, wanted to break off the engagement without losing face, so he schemed against his fiancée, who came from a merchant family. Fine. If you want to break things off with dignity by scheming against someone, then neither of us is going to have a 19kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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   The female protagonist's family, regardless of whether they are legitimate or illegitimate, all work together towards the same goal, prioritizing career over love. The female protagonist and her third sister are nicknamed "Account Book" and "Money String," respectively.

2. 2 谁 Who Says I’m a Sickly Weakling? 谁说我是个病秧子 Author Zhong Xiaoqi作者钟小七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mutually faithful + scheming + fast-paced + no needless angst + feel-good story + no torturous romance] The two overlooked, pitiful youngest members of the Xie and Lu families marry each other in place of their unreliable older siblings. Lu Xuan thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Xie Miao, that could be interesting.” Xie Miao thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Lu Xuan, that could be a relief.” You can have any kind of brain you like, but absolutely do not develop a love-stru 14.4kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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   🔆A rare example of the grand family mentality in ancient times! Harmony within the family leads to prosperity! The legitimate and illegitimate children coexist peacefully, working together to resist external intrigue and deceit! The female and male leads are two unknown figures! Unexpectedly, their marriage brings about a whole host of chain reactions!! Watch how they rise to prominence in the court!

3. 3 论 How Does a Strong Concubine Maintain Her Self-Respect? 论大力小妾何如保持自我修养 Madam Wang王方氏Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted The heroine, Wen Xuerou, nicknamed Zhuangya, is the second daughter born to a concubine in the Wen family. She is plump and charming, so the Empress Dowager thinks she looks strong and will have an easy time bearing children, and assigns her to Prince Cheng as a concubine. On her first day in the manor, Wen Xuerou says, “I’m so nervous. What should I do?” She pulls out a few bricks and squeezes them. “Ah, much better.” On her second day, she hears Side Consort Li making snide remarks about her o 9.3kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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   ❶✨The elder sister specially wrote a letter to the Princess, asking her to take care of her silly little half-sister, Dali.✨The Princess dotes on her immensely.✨On the Nth day after entering the mansion, "Princess, Consort Wen always throws brick scraps behind the artificial hill, it's almost piled up into another artificial hill!" "Quietly clean some up, and also, find out if she has enough bricks, and secretly replenish them for her, without letting her find out," the Princess said affectionately.

4. 4 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 14.4kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
5. 5 谁 Who Says Legitimate and Illegitimate Sisters Must Be Enemies? My Elder Sister Spoils Me Rotten! 谁说嫡庶是天敌？嫡姐宠她如命！ A Dreaming Salted Fish一只做梦的咸鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She transmigrates and becomes the daughter of the younger brother of Fengyun Kingdom’s Left Chancellor. And she’s a wicked villain, too! Bai Qianqian can’t stand this at all. When the Crown Prince breaks off his engagement with her legitimate older sister, she immediately clings to her sister’s side! All she really wants is to survive. So how did she end up attracting the cold-hearted and ruthless Fifth Prince? 5.3kReads8.2Score594Shelves
6. 6 侯 The Marquis's Son Fails at Lying Flat 侯府郎君躺平失败记 Pi Xiaobai皮小白Historical791k WordsOngoing Just after Feng Yanchu transmigrates, he hears a series of smacks before feeling a stinging pain on his butt. How embarrassing! His pants have been pulled down and he’s being spanked! Then he hears several children wailing. Three other kids are getting beaten nearby, too. Looks like they got into trouble. At least he isn’t the only one being punished, which makes it a little less embarrassing. The male lead transmigrates into the body of an illegitimate son in a marquis’s household. He expects t 70.7kReads8.5Score5.5kShelves

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   The mistress only gave birth to one legitimate daughter, while the Marquis's mansion had four illegitimate sons. The eldest illegitimate son inherited the title, while the second illegitimate son passed the imperial examination with top honors. The brothers were of one mind, had no competition, and worked together to save the declining Marquis's mansion.

7. 7 掌 The Governess Raises the Children, So Your Majesty, Don't Panic 掌事姑姑养崽，皇上别慌 The Classic of Mountain Journeys山游经Ancient Romance402k WordsCompleted [Heartwarming Childrearing + No Romance] Li Zhuru stood by the once lonely and helpless Third Prince as he rose to become the supreme emperor. At five, Zhou Hong'an went hungry and was neglected. At fifteen, Li Zhuru fought the palace maids and eunuchs, losing again and again but always getting back up. Her determination and fearlessness earned her ten strokes of the cane, but at last she was moved to new lodgings. At fifteen, Zhou Hong'an was pushed onto the throne as an easy-to-control pawn. A 4.9kReads9.2Score466Shelves

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   ① The female lead is the head aunt, specializing in taking care of the children. Luckily, she provided timely guidance, otherwise the eldest and third sons would almost have started a power struggle for the throne. Internal strife? Not a chance! What? Someone is bullying Aunt? Eldest son: Aunt, don't be afraid, I'm here for you. It's all Father's fault for being useless. Third son: Aunt, although we're still young, we can still support you. Second and fourth sons: We're here too! We'll take care of being cute!

8. 8 伯 The Earl’s Household Turns Its Fortune Around 伯府翻身记事 Cai Yun采云Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Lin Yunzhu lands in a novel written for male readers as the second-born illegitimate daughter of the villainous Yongning Earl’s household. Her legitimate elder sister is a snobbish woman who broke off her engagement when the male lead was down on his luck. The original character is a scheming woman who seduces the female lead’s fiancé. Her younger half-sister is a little white lotus. Her eldest brother is bad at business, and the family is so poor they’re about to run out of food. Her second bro 31.3kReads9.2Score4.2kShelves

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   This family is so shrewd and calculating, they would never fight amongst themselves.

9. 9 侯 The Marquess's Wife Wants to Die of Old Age in Peace 侯府主母要寿终正寝 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted A history major pulls an all-nighter and dies suddenly, only to become Chen Yuhu, the matriarch of an ancient household, with no golden finger whatsoever. But you have to learn to be content. As a modern, clear-eyed college student, Chen Yuhu wants to tell the original matriarch: don't be such a lovesick fool. Treasure your life of immense wealth and status. She certainly does. She sends her biased mother-in-law away to cultivate in seclusion, keeps the obedient and pretty concubine around to pl 34.1kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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   This is incredible! The female lead becomes the mistress of a marquis's mansion, and her entire family, including concubines and children of both legal and illegal status, are all vying for power. Everyone should watch this!

10. 10 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor family with no connections: A destitute home, a pregnant mother, young siblings, an uncle who had failed the exams six times and was hopeless at studying, a grandmother so obsessed with imagining her son placing high in the imperial examinations that she had become delusional, and Cui Xian, who was only eight years old. Cui Xian: This 28.3kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    Who understands the true value of these novels on Tomato Book? ①🔥 Cui Xian, a 985 university Chinese language PhD from his previous life, transmigrates to ancient times from a poor family. To change his fate, he becomes a page, taking the imperial examinations for a mediocre young master, but rises against all odds. He amazes the world with his talent at the age of eight, becomes the top scholar at seventeen, and enters the cabinet at twenty-seven. With his literary and military achievements, he extends the dynasty's life by three hundred years, becoming a legend admired by the world.

11. 11 震 Shocking! The Scheming Concubine Reforms After Being Reborn 震惊，作精庶女重生后改邪归正了 Yu Yueyue余越越Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Cui Yunchu is a handful, but what pampered concubine isn’t? Her aunt taught her to be this way. What’s she supposed to do about it? Flirting with her cousin’s fiancé, only for the Crown Prince to turn her down? Oh, wait. Her legitimate younger sister’s childhood sweetheart is handsome too. Cui Yunchu is obsessed with marrying into the imperial family and becoming a princess consort. But none of her plans work out, and both her cousin and younger sister chase after her to berate her. Then Cui Yun 43.8kReads8.1Score5.4kShelves

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    ① The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a marquis's matriarch. Beautiful but not love-struck, she diligently raises the children of the marquis's household. She maintains good relationships with her legitimate and illegitimate sisters and brothers, preventing internal strife and uniting against external threats. The matriarch runs a brothel specifically for women... ② Reborn with family interests as the priority, the three sisters are all ruthless, and their husbands are all somewhat love-struck, leading to some rather brutal treatment...

12. 12 穿 Transmigrate: A Concubine's Journey to Adulthood 穿越之庶女成长计划 Just Juju是橘橘吖Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted Her birth mother was a favored concubine, yet she was raised by the principal wife. Qing Wanyue thought she was in for a terrible start, but unexpectedly, she thrived in this unfamiliar dynasty. Starting March 30, two chapters will be updated every morning at 8 a.m., for a daily total of 6,000 words. 7kReads8.2Score553Shelves

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    The girls in the family have a very close relationship; they care for each other, help each other, and support one another. The family is united, stands together against external threats, and grows strong together.

13. 13 啊 Huh? How Did I Become the Wicked Female Lead’s Little Sister? 啊？我怎么穿成了恶毒女配的妹妹 Silver Light Shines on the Snowy Mountain雪山闪银光Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book + historical romance + adored by everyone + beautiful, delicate heroine + fiercely protective + a touch of a reverse harem Warning: The original heroine is portrayed negatively, and she has a System. Workhorse office drone Sang Jin transmigrates into a novel as a character with the same name. The good news is that she is a daughter of the Sang family, one of the four great clans in the capital. She has plenty to eat and wear, and her family dotes on her. The bad news is 43.2kReads6.8Score5.3kShelves

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    This is a historical romance novel where the children within a family, though sometimes quarrelsome, unite against outsiders. The first book is highly recommended. The female protagonist, a mischievous illegitimate daughter, conspires with her elder sister and cousin (the legitimate daughter) to achieve great things and strive for the family's survival.

14. 14 我 My Sister Is the Emperor’s Favorite Consort 我姐姐是后宫宠妃 Only Eats Three Bowls只吃三碗Historical832k WordsCompleted [Comedy + fictional setting + one heroine + little romance + heroine appears late] Ji Jinxiao, the only younger brother of Consort Ji, the emperor's favorite, was notorious in the capital for being a playboy. The court officials roared: “Ji Jinxiao has no regard for the law, disrespects his elders, neglects his studies, and exploits the people for profit!” Having just hidden away a chest of treasures her younger brother had given her as bribes, Consort Ji burst into tears and secretly pinched h 13.4kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves
15. 15 地 Two Menaces from the Underworld Have the Whole City Eavesdropping on Their Gossip 地府两祸害，惹得全城偷听八卦 The Fishpond Owner Likes Fishing鱼塘主要钓鱼Ancient Romance662k WordsCompleted [Eavesdropping on Inner Thoughts + Golden Finger + Everyone’s Favorite] Note: There is a male lead! The Underworld has two great nuisances: one is a flower, and the other is a book. After the Book of Life and Death, which governs all things in the world, gained sentience, it took advantage of its innate gifts to gossip all day and do no work. After a thousand years, a Manjusaka flower took human form. The King of Hell saw that she had potential and made an exception, appointing her as Granny Men 35.1kReads9.0Score3.6kShelves

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    Both books are excellent, especially the first one. The female protagonist was originally a red spider lily from the underworld, reincarnated into the Prime Minister's mansion. She's pampered by her entire family, with only one half-sister who is completely loyal to them. There's not a trace of scheming or infighting. Besides the familial love between them, there's also the friendship between Xiao Huahua and Xiao Shushu, and the "love-hate" relationship with the ministers and the Emperor. The author is incredibly talented, and the female protagonist is very funny. Those who enjoy this kind of story should definitely check it out.

16. 16 心EN Her Inner Thoughts Are Overheard, and the Entire Court Gossips Together 心声被偷听，满朝文武齐吃瓜 Carefree Young Master Zhao逍遥赵公子Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + mind reading + System + golden finger + spoiled heroine + play the pig to eat the tiger + comedy + gossip + big talk + sharp comebacks + goofy antics] In her previous life, Song Yaoyao was an orphan. After completing a combined bachelor's, master's, and doctoral program, she became a military doctor. Still young, she worked herself to death in the operating room and was then born into the fictional Tianfeng Kingdom. In this life, Song Yaoyao's father is a fourth-rank vice minis 58.1kReads8.8Score4.1kShelves
17. 17 清 Cold, Untouchable Moonlight? No! I'm the Villain Chosen by Fate 清冷白月光？不！我是天命大反派 A Clear Song by the Pool一曲潭清Ancient Romance578k WordsCompleted [System-driven + villainess protagonist + egoist + top prodigy + near-invincible power fantasy + no romance (no male consorts)] After transmigrating, Nan Xian becomes a fake prodigy used by a top family to save face. She is about to fight the real prodigy. Should she just wait to die? No rush, the System is here to help. [Ding! The Ultimate Villain System is at your service.] [Humiliate your arrogant fiancé and get a divine beast mount as a reward.] Nan Xian: Kill him. Her younger siblings are d 37.6kReads9.5Score6.4kShelves

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    This is so good! I rarely see this type of book. The female lead's perspective is that of the main villain—ruthless, clever, and cunning, yet she manages to maintain her saintly, virtuous image. It's so satisfying to read! [Kissing emojis]

18. 18 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 19.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
19. 19 科 The Imperial Exams: From a Duke’s Bastard Son to a Powerful Official 科举！从公府庶子到权臣的青云路 Zhou Shusen周树森Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Not a BL novel! Not a male-male romance! One male lead, little to no romance, and a plot-focused story.] [Transmigration + Illegitimate Son of a Duke’s Estate + No System + Imperial Exams + Political Intrigue] He transmigrates, and the good news is that he’s now an illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household, with food and clothes taken care of and no need to worry about making a living. The bad news is that he’s not only unloved, but also mocked and looked down upon. Heh. Never look down o 48kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    A score of 9 or higher, without too much romance.

20. 20 穿EN Reborn as the Firstborn of a Concubine: My Legitimate Brother Is an Immortal Emperor! 穿越庶长兄：嫡弟竟是仙帝转世！ Tonight, I'll Bask in the Moonlight今晚晒月亮Xianxia1.5M WordsOngoing [Signed for print publication | Brothers standing shoulder to shoulder, no romance, lighthearted and funny with a touch of ensemble cast, satisfying and never groveling, both brothers become top-tier powerhouses later on] After transmigrating, Yun Qing became the eldest son born of a concubine in one of the cultivation world's most powerful families. The good news: He possessed a Chaos Dao Embryo and an ancient double pupil. He could seize the sun and pluck the stars, with a boundless path to im 191.3kReads9.6Score15.6kShelves

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    The strongest new book in recent months, it really hit the nail on the head for this old bookworm. I was forced to show my true colors: "Dao Embryo... Here you go, don't be angry... Okay..." After sobering up, as the calm eldest brother: I dug a hole on the spot and lay face down straight in it... Hahahaha, I'm dying of laughter and highly recommend it!

21. 21 庶 After the Concubine’s Daughter Is Reborn, She Marries the Scheming Crown Prince Instead 庶女重生后，改嫁腹黑太子爷 You Lu Ah尤鹿啊Ancient Romance892k WordsCompleted A concubine-born daughter of the Ye family, she was infatuated with Prince Yu. She even took an arrow for the emperor, all for the chance to marry him. But in the end, all her devotion was misplaced. After he conquered the realm, his first act was to slaughter the entire Ye family. Ye Gujin never imagined that beneath his gentle, refined facade lurked such a vicious monster! Reborn at the age of thirteen, with her family still alive, she still had time to change everything. In this life, she wou 735Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    Although the female protagonist is an illegitimate daughter of the Ye family, she was raised under the care of the old lady and was deeply loved. In her previous life, when her eldest sister's husband proposed to her, she fell in love with Prince Yu, which unexpectedly led to the massacre of the Ye family. Given a second chance, she is determined to stay away from that person and ensure the safety of everyone in the Ye family.

22. 22 庶 The Concubine-Born Daughter Keeps the Family Afloat 庶女养家 Nan Feiyan南飞彦Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as a humble concubine-born daughter, Ning Jiayin plans to adapt to local customs and live a quiet, stable life in the inner household. But a spy stirs up trouble, her father is swept off to the front lines, and the Ning family is arrested and has its property confiscated. To keep her family afloat, Ning Jiayin has no choice but to step up. She goes into business and shows off her medical skills. Though the Ning family faces enormous upheaval, they still manage to live in pea 4.6kReads9.0Score526Shelves

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    The illegitimate daughter was skilled in medicine, intelligent, and capable. With the men of her family exiled, the women relied entirely on her for support.

23. 23 高 The Illegitimate Daughter of a Noble House: I Turned My Life Around with Makeup and Styling 高门庶女：我靠妆造逆袭人生 Qian Qian Qian Xun千千千寻Ancient Romance59k WordsOngoing [One True Pairing + Modern Woman Transmigrates to the Past + Golden Finger + Fictional Dynasty] After a car accident, a top-tier star's makeup artist transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking daughter. Her stepmother won't take charge, her birth mother can't stand up for her, and the family of four lives worse than the servants. No matter. Her portable makeup vanity is still here, and so are her top-tier makeup skills. A scar on her face? Cover it with foundation and concealer. Small eyes? Po —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With a unique and imaginative plot, the female protagonist uses her top-notch makeup and styling skills to help ancient women transform their appearances. By joining forces with her stepmother, she achieves a remarkable turnaround for the illegitimate daughter and reaches the pinnacle of life.

24. 24 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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    It's really good! It's not finished yet, and I'm urging for more updates every day. The childhood sweetheart is resourceful, clear-headed, and definitely not a love-struck fool. The male lead is absolutely perfect.

25. 25 穿 Book Transmigration: My Lord, Your Wife Is Finding You Another Concubine Again 穿书：侯爷，夫人又给你纳妾了 Your Lordship Smiles by the Rail倚栏君笑Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue + a reborn son + satisfying wish fulfillment + a life spent lying flat After winning the family inheritance battle by a landslide, Lin Yanran was so delighted that she took up an extreme sport and fell to her death. By sheer luck, she transmigrated into a novel she'd read, becoming the legal wife who died of depression after the male lead kept a mistress. Naturally, the female lead was that very mistress who had successfully moved into the 52.1kReads8.8Score4kShelves

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    The whole family is of one mind, except for the Marquis.

26. 26 虎 The Tiger Wife 虎妻 Lotus Flower藕花Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Great Qi Dynasty’s foremost God of War, the ruthless, hideous common-born general Yuchi Gui, was granted a marriage by the emperor to the capital’s greatest beauty, Princess Xu Xiyan. Then his high-born fiancée looked down on him, and the wedding was called off. Three years later, after suppressing a rebellion, the handsome and dashing general returned to the capital, becoming the hero every noblewoman in Great Qi wanted to marry. Then his former fiancée clung to him and forced him into marr 8.2kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    Although it is an ancient story, it can also show the root of a family's prosperity: reading more books, avoiding internal strife, and the princess as the core figure. She respects the elderly and loves the young, helps her brothers and sisters, travels thousands of miles to rescue her sister from trouble, and plans in every way to help the family's future!

27. 27 和 Exiled with My Husband's Concubine: Farming and Raising Kids Together 和丈夫的小妾一起流放种田养崽崽 Addicted to Writing落笔成瘾Ancient Romance596k WordsCompleted Li Wanning loves reading novels. One day, she reads a historical romance about a marquis’s wife who is exiled and takes a group of concubines and illegitimate children to work and live in a desolate place. She abuses the children and concubines, even selling off the children one by one for the tiniest bit of supplies. Li Wanning is so furious that she keeps cursing the woman as an idiot. How could anyone be so brainless? The worst part is that this woman has the same name as her. She never expec 2kReads9.0Score218Shelves

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    This story features not only the legitimate and illegitimate sons uniting against a common enemy, but also the mistress and concubines joining forces. It's quite novel and worth reading. There's no romantic pairing in the story.

28. 28 救 Save My Mother, Kill My Scumbag Father: Reborn to Turn the World Upside Down 救亲娘，杀渣爹，重生归来搅翻天 Dancing Sunflower跳舞的向日葵Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted [A Ruthless Beauty vs. A Gentle Young Lord] Rebirth + Taking Down Scum + Defying Fate + Political Schemes + Heavenly Law + Empress In her previous life, Xu Rusheng, the eldest legitimate daughter of a marquis household and empress in all but name, learned the truth behind her mother and aunt’s deaths. She chose to kill Emperor Zhou Heng and die with him, taking the Zhou family’s empire down with her as her funeral offering. Reborn in the year her mother died, she makes plans at every turn to b 4.6kReads9.0Score554Shelves

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    At first glance, without much external support, they act decisively and calmly, killing when necessary. Although they are not related by blood, their relationship is exceptionally close. It's a good read.

29. 29 穿 I Transmigrated into an Old-School Tragic Romance, and I'm Giving Everyone a Happy Ending 穿进古早虐文，本红娘要全员HE Clear Pines, Falling Colors清松落色Ancient Romance784k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + comedy + transmigrate into a book + female supporting character + sweet romance + System] (A silly transmigrated heroine × a crafty, clever hero) (This story doesn't vilify the original leads, break up the original couple, or steal the original protagonists' opportunities. Everyone gets along.) After spending eighteen years bedridden, she suddenly dies. When she wakes up, she has become Hua Qingsu, the third daughter of the Minister of Revenue's household 10.5kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    💥💥The female lead's half-sister in this novel is the original female lead. The original female lead is the legitimate daughter. After transmigrating, she and her half-sister have a very good relationship. The older sister protects the younger sister, and the younger sister protects the older sister's love. They are very loving... [Sending hearts][sending hearts]

30. 30 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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    This book features internal strife in its finale, contrasting sharply with the earlier united front against external enemies.

31. 31 早 Doomed to Die Young? The Beloved Legitimate Daughter Brings Her Whole Family a Long Life 早夭？团宠嫡女带着全家长命百岁 Radiant as a Sunflower向日葵般灿烂Ancient Romance474k WordsCompleted On the day the Jiang family's eldest daughter is granted an imperial marriage, Jiang Qinghan, the pampered youngest daughter who has been foolish for fourteen years, suddenly regains her wits. Everyone says the emperor's grace is boundless and his blessings profound, but only the Jiang family knows the truth: she's back. Jiang Qinghan: At last, this incredible fortune has come my way! But! Why is her whole family a bunch of doomed cannon fodder? Let's see how Jiang Qinghan uses the original stor 796Reads7.0Score109Shelves

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    So far, everyone in the family, regardless of whether they are legitimate or illegitimate, has been working together. However, there is rebirth involved, and also a system—or rather, something like a spatial dimension. If that bothers you, you can skip this.

32. 32 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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    Both books meet the requirements: legitimate and illegitimate children unite against a common enemy, and the female lead and the scumbag male lead are reborn together, a mutual redemption. The second book is also about soul transmigration; the female lead transmigrates into the body of a 17-year-old palace maid and participates in palace intrigue.

33. 33 她 She Held a Reunion Feast, and the Entire Court Showed Up? 她办个同窗宴，满朝文武都来了？ Little Su Mehmeh小素咩咩Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Group transmigration + ensemble cast + no System + imperial examinations + everyday academy life in the early story + political intrigue in the middle and later story] (Everyone is highly intelligent and career-driven; the heroine has no romance) An earthquake sent Zhu Lan and her entire class of top students into a book, where they became a notorious group of failures! How could they turn things around? Oh, apparently all they had to do was pass the highest-level imperial exam. What a relief! 10.5kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    An ensemble piece; the female lead has no romantic storyline. The most captivating couple is the female general and the young scholar. After she left, she became her own image.

34. 34 簪 The Flower-Pinned Young Man 簪花少年郎 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When they first met, Qiao Yanan mistook the young man's sex, taking the breathtakingly beautiful youth for a girl. Thinking they were both fellow sufferers in this world, she treated “her” with great warmth, stirring the young man's heart. Once his identity was revealed, Qiao Yanan asked him to pose as her fake fiancé for her own safety. Having fallen for a beautiful young woman, the boy's heart beat faster and faster. He gladly accepted his new fiancée and did everything he could to turn their 10.4kReads9.6Score1.6kShelves

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    Both of these books feature outstanding children, both legitimate and illegitimate! They can distinguish between those within and outside the family, and never engage in sibling rivalry!

35. 35 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.8kReads9.6Score16.6kShelves

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    🌈🌈This family of villains is there to highlight the protagonist's righteousness, kindness, and greatness. 🌿To change their fate, the whole family unites, never fighting amongst themselves, and there's not a single misunderstanding!!! 🌿The female lead is a time traveler, possesses a magical spring, and is both fragile and cowardly, only able to ensure her family lives a little longer…

36. 36 庶 The Concubine's Plan for the Legitimate Daughter 庶女嫡谋 Bei Mu Nan Qiao北木南乔Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The Grand Empress Dowager, who had ruled the court for more than a decade, passed away. Reborn as the unloved, impoverished daughter of a marquis’s concubine, she had no desire to strive in this life. All she wanted was to marry a husband with a short life expectancy and enjoy widowhood after he died. Yang Yue died in battle. After death, his soul lingered on, witnessing the shifts of power in the Great Qing dynasty and watching the Grand Empress Dowager be poisoned by her own grandson. When he 9.5kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves

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    🌹①Transmigrated into the body of a villainous concubine's daughter? Bai Qianqian snuggles up to her elder sister Bai Jinyan's powerful backer! The Crown Prince is blind and wants to annul the engagement? Her elder sister directly leads her through the capital's elite social circles; the Fifth Prince is cold and ruthless? Yet he always offers her a way out when she makes a foolish mistake. From a despised "vicious supporting character" to a beloved little lucky star, she uses her elder sister's halo to crush all the villains, even the aloof prince becomes her "roasted rat supplier."

37. 37 嫡 Claiming the Throne: A Concubine-Born Daughter's Harem Uprising 嫡庶称孤：庶女逆袭闹后宫 Rainbow Again Today天又彩虹Ancient Romance627k WordsOngoing A new work is here! Come read my novel on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! Main plot: The late emperor dies without an heir, throwing the fictional Great Yin dynasty into turmoil as the court fights over the succession. Lin Jiamao, a concubine-born daughter, is chosen to enter the palace. Using her special ability to see through people's hearts, she navigates palace intrigues and contends with five fo —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 外 The Outer Wife 外室之妻 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Gu Zheng was at her wit’s end with the way her stepmother kept causing trouble. Even though the man looked down on her, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and marry him. She thought she was destined to be a supporting female character in this world, so she lived by the rules and knew her place. Then, in the blink of an eye, her husband turned out to be the Duke’s illegitimate son! He was about to be acknowledged by the family and become the young duke, but the ducal household looked down on 1.1kReads9.0Score361Shelves

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    The protagonist, Wen Xuerou, nicknamed Zhuangya, is the second daughter of the Wen family, born out of wedlock. Slightly plump and adorable, she was chosen by the Empress Dowager because the Empress Dowager thought she was strong and fertile, and betrothed her to Prince Cheng as a concubine. On her first day in the manor, Wen Xuerou exclaimed, "I'm so nervous! What should I do?" She pulled out a few bricks and squeezed them—ah, much better! On her second day, Consort Li was constantly gossiping about her sister. So infuriating! She decided to endure it and go back to squeeze a few more bricks. ... On the Nth day, "Your Highness, Consort Wen keeps throwing brick scraps behind the artificial hill; it's almost piled up into another artificial hill!" "Quietly clean some up. Also, find out if she has enough bricks and secretly replenish them for her, without letting her find out," the Princess said indulgently. Prince Cheng, standing nearby, was utterly bewildered. After a long while, Wen Xuerou finally noticed, with her oblivious nature, that her brick box never seemed empty. She told the Princess about this amazing thing. The Princess smiled slightly, keeping her accomplishment a secret!

39. 39 癫 Madness! I Woke Up as an Old Lady, Whip in Hand, to Discipline My Rebellious Son 癫！睁眼穿成老太太挥鞭调教逆子 Spicy Rabbit辣子兔Ancient Romance564k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Historical Romance + Smart, Satisfying Story + Political Intrigue + Raising Kids + Lighthearted Comedy] The Old Madam of the Duke of Zhenguo's household had suffered from a delusion for three years, then suddenly came to her senses. As soon as she opened her eyes, she discovered she was under house arrest and that her eldest son was conspiring with wicked servants to force poison down her throat. She used a plan to take control of her eldest son and his wife, waiting for a chance to r 559Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The old lady of the Duke's mansion has been reborn, her soul now belonging to the fallen Duke. Watch as she disciplines her rebellious son, fosters mutual support among her legitimate and illegitimate children, unites them against external threats, and restores the Duke's mansion's prestige—it's incredibly satisfying!

40. 40 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 34.2kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves

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    Super good-looking, family unity, ensemble cast.

41. 41 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 57.1kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves

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    ✨✨1⃣ Her birth mother was a favored concubine, but she was raised by her stepmother. Qing Wanyue thought this would be a hellish start, but she never expected to live a prosperous life in this unfamiliar dynasty.

42. 42 穿 I Became the Crown Prince’s Grandmother, and I’m Helping My Whole Family Build Their Reputations 穿成太子外祖母，我带全家立人设 Fu Tang'er福棠儿Ancient Romance872k WordsCompleted No romance, feel-good story, raising children, transforming the whole family After an accident, Shi Ying transmigrated to the Great Yong Dynasty and became the Old Madam of the Duke of Zhenguo’s residence. Her daughter was the empress, and her grandson was the crown prince. Her late husband had been the emperor’s teacher. It all sounded incredibly grand. But what happened? The crown prince died young, and the empress was deposed. Her younger son was defeated in battle and taken prisoner. Her eld 11.5kReads8.6Score1.3kShelves

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    ✨✨1⃣ Her birth mother was a favored concubine, but she was raised by her stepmother. Qing Wanyue thought this would be a hellish start, but she unexpectedly lived a prosperous life in this unfamiliar dynasty.

43. 43 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.5kReads8.1Score646Shelves

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    This story features a couple who were childhood sweethearts in a past life, a loving couple for 55 years, and both are reborn. The male lead is a UI designer with a meticulously crafted political intrigue plot (implementing new policies and navigating court politics) and a delicate emotional arc (daily interactions and tender care). Modern skills are applied in the story (double-entry bookkeeping and design applications). This multi-dimensional balance offers a comprehensive blend of sweet romance, political intrigue, strong-willed co-governance, past-life bonds, a highly affectionate time-travel story, and deep integration of romance and court politics.

44. 44 退 Retired, Then Transmigrated and Forced to Save the Entire Marquis’s Household 退休穿越，被迫拯救侯府全家 Half-Moon Circle月半圈Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + No Golden Finger + Grandmother Has No CP, Grandchildren Do] Other people transmigrate: fall in love, build a career, become empress. Gu Fanghua transmigrates: clean up after her troublesome grandchildren. Her eldest granddaughter got pregnant before marriage and refuses to say who the father is. Her eldest grandson was framed, and her youngest grandson was made the scapegoat. The others are each waiting for their own unique death. Gu Fanghua: I just want to lie flat. Reality: N 144.4kReads8.9Score27.1kShelves

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    Nobody recommends this? It's really good, a slow and steady read, and although it's still being updated, it's really great. Highly recommended.

45. 45 表 The Young Lady Is Being Matched for Marriage, and the Heir Drops His Act 表姑娘议亲，世子不装了 I Don't Use an Umbrella in the Rain雨天不打伞呀Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + secretly planned for a long time + mostly domestic life + no rebirth or transmigration + the second male lead grows as a person, with no groveling redemption arc] Wen Shiyuan lost both her parents at a young age and had no choice but to go to the capital to seek refuge with 18.2kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves

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    All three are good

46. 46 逆 The Cycle of the Reverse Walkers 逆行者轮回 Ruo An Sunny Day若安晴天Sci-Fi & Apocalypse332k WordsCompleted Lin Che was an ordinary college student until a laboratory explosion swept him into a mysterious vortex. He transmigrated to the Tang dynasty during the Wu Zhou period, only to discover that he was Clone No. 49. To uncover the truth and stop the Heavenly Mirror Organization's mad scheme, he and his friend Jiang Liqun set off in search of mysterious inscribed stones. Danger lurks at every turn as various factions maneuver in the shadows. If life were free of storms, where would the world's grudge 1Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    🍀①This book is very well written!✨Every character is vivid, and the author has captured the cohesion of a family.✨The emperor and ministers who are devoted to the country.✨Each character has a distinct personality and characteristics.✨

47. 47 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 8.9kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves
48. 48 最 The Final Divine Realm 最终神域 Half a Person, Pale苍白半个人Urban158k WordsOngoing This place was once prosperous. Now it is utterly desolate, with humanity drained away and sin existing alongside redemption. Lin Ren transmigrates into this world and endures one level-up and trial after another. In the end, will he find salvation for himself in the divine realm, or achieve transcendence through painful torment? —Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 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
50. 50 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves

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    [Heart][Heart] The female lead disguises herself as a man to serve as an official in the imperial court. She is also very considerate of her family, establishing a clan school to revitalize the family. She gives her ambitious half-sister opportunities, allowing her to become a female official in the harem. She leads her family from a small landowner in a remote county to the most prestigious family in the dynasty.

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