Blood on the Imperial Steps | Crown Prince × Hostage Prince | Political Intrigue and Tragic Romance | BE Warning 《御阶血》｜太子×质子｜权谋虐恋｜BE预警

1. 1 病 The Sickly Princess Is Reborn, and the Tyrannical Regent Dotes on Her 病娇摄政王盛宠，娇娇公主重生了 Clouds Flying Through the Sky云天飞雾Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Adapted into the short drama Golden Bell's Mistake: Love's Bonds] [Mutual firsts + doting romance + both reborn + palace and household intrigue] [Stunning, sweet-natured fifth princess × sinister, obsessive regent] In her previous life, her country fell and her family was destroyed. Then the sinister, obsessive regent kept her by his side for two whole years. Reborn ten years in the past, she is once again the fifth princess, born to wealth and honor, while he is merely a lowly hostage, beneath 11kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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   A story of a possessive and arrogant male lead and a delicate fifth princess. The female lead, seeing the hostage in such a pitiful state, is filled with regret and desperately tries to make amends, only to discover that the sickly hostage prince harbors a deep grudge... Worth reading.

2. 2 隐 After Living in Seclusion, I Became the Crown Prince's Secret Male Consort 隐居后，成了太子的秘密男妃 Sexy Hot Mom性感的辣妈Two Male Leads303k WordsCompleted Dual male leads + sweet romance + face-slapping + political intrigue In his previous life, Bai Yusu was a stepson who had been driven insane. After transmigrating into a book, he only wanted to live a quiet, honest life. He married a beautiful young wife, never expecting that his delicate bride, who never went out, was actually the Crown Prince! * Four sons vie for the throne, and danger lurks everywhere. The Crown Prince, a peerless beauty famous throughout the capital, is ambushed while travel 276Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   [I also highly recommend][I also highly recommend][I also highly recommend][I also highly recommend][I also highly recommend] Inside the main hall, Fu Shun took the tea brought by the servants and carefully handed it to Ling Haochuan. Based on his experience of serving Ling Haochuan for so many years, his intuition told him that His Majesty seemed to be in a pretty good mood.

3. 3 背 The Enemy Nation's Hostage Prince Who Betrayed Me Came to Marry Me 背叛我的敌国质子竟然来和亲了 GoyaaTwo Male Leads244k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + misunderstandings + rekindled love + angsty romance + happy ending] A sharp-tongued but soft-hearted emperor gong x a clever he who pursues her husband after a political marriage Ling Haochuan x Shen Zhiyan The Great Liang has been defeated. Its emperor, Shen Zhishen, personally requests a political marriage, and the one sent over is none other than Shen Zhiyan, who once helped him ascend the throne. As the least favored of the fifth princes, Shen Zhiyan had once been sent to G 372Reads8.0Score—Shelves
4. 4 锁 Locked Jade, Enchanted Love 锁玉欢 He Mingsheng鹤鸣生Two Male Leads227k WordsCompleted What should you do when you transmigrate into a book as the crown prince, only to be forced into a relationship by a lovesick, deranged yandere? Two male leads, yandere, coercive romance, reborn. Jiang Mingyu transmigrated into a book and became the crown prince, born of the empress's affair. His awkward status put his life in danger at every turn. To stay alive, he decided to cling to his beloved male lead. But it seemed he had clung a little too hard. Jiang Yan handed him the empire, then chai 391Reads6.5Score—Shelves
5. 5 穿 After Transmigrating, the Royal Family Snatched Me Up to Be the Crown Princess 穿越后，被皇室抢去当太子妃 Falling Star, Broken Mirror坠星折镜Two Male Leads632k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Transmigration (Reborn from Infancy) + Married from the Start + Purely Sweet, No Angst + Court Intrigue + 1v1 HE] Lin Shiming, from the modern world, transmigrates one day and is born into a military family in a fictional world, becoming the second son of the Duke Who Guards the Nation. With his parents as role models, constantly away on “imperial orders” (actually, happy travels), and a capable older brother to inherit the family estate, Lin Shiming has no pressure at all and 7.7kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
6. 6 反 Reverse Conquest: Your Highness, the Imperial Preceptor Is Unavailable Today 反向攻略：太子殿下国师今日不见 A Mad Laugh一笑癫狂Two Male Leads366k WordsCompleted [Two male leads; one-on-one; both are each other’s first; historical; System; sweet romance; happy ending] A silly, beautiful imperial preceptor × a gloomy, unhinged crown prince [A note for readers] The beautiful fool is not stupid. He’s not the type who talks with a lisp, either. A fluffy, brain-off sweet romance. Leave your brain here → When Gongyi Zhuo transmigrates, the System tells him that if he helps the crown prince, Li Yingtang, become a great ruler, he can return to his original w 5.6kReads9.4Score908Shelves
7. 7 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves

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   It's a political intrigue novel; I've almost forgotten the specific plot details, only the general direction and basic character settings. If I remember correctly, it fits the criteria well. It's completed, but it's not a bad ending.

8. 8 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 86.4kReads9.2Score8.1kShelves

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   The male protagonist's soul transmigrates into the body of Liu Ju, the eldest son of Emperor Wu of Han (Liu Che), and he rewrites history using modern knowledge. It's a really good story!!!

9. 9 穿 Reborn as the Crown Prince of a Fallen Kingdom, I Throw Myself into the Enemy’s Arms 穿成亡国太子我直接投入敌军怀抱 Hu Yan.胡言.Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Completed. Search “Fanqie Listen” for the full-cast audiobook. [Manic, unhinged, vicious beauty vs. proper, restrained, aloof Buddha-like lord] [Two male leads + equally matched + mutual secret crush + both virgins] From the start, he was on an ancient battlefield, surrounded by soldiers and generals splattered with blood. He was the crown prince of a fallen kingdom. With a sworn enemy ahead, pursuers behind, and the burden of restoring his country on his shoulders, who could stay sane? While he 13.9kReads9.6Score2.2kShelves

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   I won't say much, I read this book a long time ago, but I suddenly remembered that I wanted to recommend it.

10. 10 重 Reborn to Crush the Scum, the Prince Slays His Way Through! 重生虐渣，王爷他杀穿了！ The Frog Who Loves Potatoes爱吃土豆的呱Two Male Leads205k WordsCompleted (Reborn + two male leads + both chaste + ancient political intrigue + bickering couple) In his past life, after his father and elder brother died in battle, Chu Nanchi took up his blade and rode into war. With nothing but a sword in his hand, he fought through mountains of corpses and seas of blood to avenge his father. But on the day he achieved fame and glory, he learned the truth. What he had thought was sincere affection turned out to be nothing but a lie. Consumed by fury, he and his enemy 3.2kReads9.2Score393Shelves

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    Rebirth, dual male leads, both protagonists are virgins, historical romance with political intrigue. In his previous life, Chu Nanchi suffered the deaths of his father and brothers in battle. He sought revenge but discovered he had been deceived, ultimately perishing together with his enemies. After being reborn, he protects those important to him amidst political struggles, while also developing a romantic entanglement with another male lead.

11. 11 重 Reborn: I Flirted the Gloomy Regent into a Daze 重生后，阴鸷摄政王被我撩晕了 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted "Print edition available for preorder October 24 at 7 p.m.!" "Black Lotus Beauty of a Princess & the Grim, Ruthless Regent" [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Zhixian was the sharpest blade at the side of the Third Prince of Nanzhao, eliminating every obstacle in his bid for the throne. But on the day he was named crown prince, she met her end. "Zhixian, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Xuan Yuan Heng wiped t 32.9kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves

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    This book is so good!

12. 12 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 28.9kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
13. 13 不 Wait, What Kind of Royal Guard Would Dare Bully the Emperor? 不是，谁家暗卫敢欺皇上呀？ Mi Yu Jiu Tian汨语九天Two Male Leads484k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + exclusive 1v1 romance + emperor and bodyguard + emperor switches from top to bottom, bodyguard switches from bottom to top + System + transmigration + sweet romance + light physical angst, no emotional angst! Both leads are powerful!] Two male leads, an emperor and his bodyguard, transmigration, a System, and missions. The emperor switches from top to bottom, while the bodyguard switches from bottom to top. One side couple has a crybaby top and a burly bottom, while another sid 20.9kReads9.5Score3kShelves
14. 14 清 The Cool, Scheming Secretary: The Commander Can’t Get Away 清冷侍郎芝麻馅，指挥使他跑不掉 One Jin of Salted Fish, Five Jin of Salt一斤咸鱼五斤盐Two Male Leads651k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + pure sweetness, no angst + happy ending + long-planned scheming + two strong leads + multiple couples + both are pure] In the eyes of the world, Wei Shuangge was the dreaded and despised commander of the Imperial Guard, while Gu Chibai, born into the Jiangnan Gu family, was an upright official with an unblemished reputation. The emperor decreed that Wei Shuangge and Gu Chibai should marry. Wei Shuangge immediately flopped onto the floor. “I refuse to marry!” He kicked his legs 16.3kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves
15. 15 小 The Young Marquis Was Offered to the Emperor, Then Ran Rampant Through the Palace 小侯爷被献给皇帝后，横行皇宫 Drama Queen抓马Two Male Leads111k WordsCompleted The victor becomes king, ascends the throne, and receives the prostrations of the officials. As for Marquis Gu, who backed the losing side, all he can do to appease the emperor's wrath is send his young lordling into the imperial harem. “Nothing the Gu family did was wrong. The late emperor favored the crown prince, after all.” “I know.” “Don't blame Father. He's old, and even he can choose the wrong person sometimes.” “As you wish.” “I won't be your male empress.” “That, I can't agree to.” 999Reads8.0Score101Shelves
16. 16 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Started Gossipping and Slacking Off with the Villain 穿书后和反派一起吃瓜摆烂 Procrastinating Foodie Feng Tong拖更干饭人枫彤Two Male Leads347k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Transmigrate into a Book + Both Virgins] Note: The story may be a little cryptic. If you don’t have the patience to keep reading, please think twice before starting. ₍˄·͈༝·͈˄*₎◞ ̑̑ A dark-guard top who’s gradually giving up and just wants to cuddle with his own guard A transmigrated dark-guard bottom who loves watching the fun and stirring up trouble, but is fiercely protective Ji Yulin gets hit by a car and lands inside an ancient romance novel he once read. If he’d become an 1.2kReads8.7Score173Shelves
17. 17 朕 The Enemy Army Treated Me Like Royalty 朕被敌军好生伺候了 Dusk-Roosting Crow暮归鸦Two Male Leads188k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, friends with benefits, 1v1] [Born into a family of fools: a reckless, dim-witted, useless deposed emperor who takes the bottom X a scheming enemy-state general skilled in witchcraft, with a slight case of lovesickness, who takes the top] [The story includes a strong woman and weak man who get little description, and the man dies. Please avoid if this bothers you.] After leading a doomed campaign and returning home only to have his kingdom stolen by treacherous ministers, Zhu Min 13Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 终 At Last, I Return to You 终复为卿 Jing Ershi京二十Ancient Romance130k WordsCompleted Anew, My Beloved (Part One) To protect you completely, I regret never saying it. A wish Tragic romance Complete: 32 chapters. Chapter 32, the finale and epilogue, recounts the lives of the main characters. The beginning of the story Later, she was Rou’er, and he was Erchuan. He wished her well: “May you soar like the phoenix, travel far and wide, and enjoy peace and happiness for the rest of your life!” She wished him well: “May every battle end safely and every dispatch bring news of victory; 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It truly is a tragic ending, everyone suffers a tragic fate. The Crown Prince did indeed exploit his childhood sweetheart, constantly using her, but in the end, he likely loved her, albeit subtly. The Crown Prince is complex; who did he truly love? Would you believe it if I said the author didn't know either? 🍉

19. 19 王 The Princess Consort Was Hung on the City Gate for Three Days, Then Woke Up and Sent Her Whole Family Coffins 王妃被挂城门三天，醒来送全家棺材板 Snow Over the Land江山雪Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of I Wish to Follow the Flowing Clouds into Your Embrace premieres on March 3 at 00:05. You can pre-register on Hongguo. See you at the Lantern Festival! Also known as The Poisonous Consort Is Sweet and Delicate, Making the Ascetic, Crippled Prince Break His Vows Night After Night “The princess consort has been hanging from the city gates for three days!” “Has she apologized yet?” “No! She turned around and threw herself into your uncle’s arms!” * After transmigrating, 21.2kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves

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    Political intrigue, character development, personality traits, and plot—it's worth watching.

20. 20 锦 A Splendid Dream, Just Like Before 锦绣梦如故 Tipsy in the Breeze沐风微醺Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Beneath the imperial city, where splendor and intrigue intertwine, the hero and heroine set out on an expansive investigation into corruption. The heroine, Jinjin, is kindhearted and innocent, skilled in combat, and devoted to upholding justice. The hero, Xin Moyao, is the emperor’s younger brother and the greatest general of the Jiyue Kingdom, yet he refuses to lose himself in political power struggles. A brilliant strategist and warrior, he cares deeply for the people and the realm. By chance, 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a classic-style historical political intrigue novel. The pacing is a bit slow in the early stages, but it's rich in plot, well-paced, and the main characters are well-developed. If you're tired of formulaic, wish-fulfillment novels with overpowered protagonists, rebirth, and revenge plots, you might want to check this out. See how a cunning minister stirs up the political storms of the court. PS: Bad ending!! "The Splendid Dream Remains as Prosperous as Ever." A story of officialdom and domestic intrigue, with a classic feel. Ongoing. A promising read.

21. 21 重 Reborn Empress Opens Her Eyes, Torments Her Scum Husband and Seizes the Empire 重生皇后一睁眼，虐死渣夫夺江山 Phoenix Rules the Land凤点江山Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted A power-hungry, unhinged empress takes on the world vs. her fiercely loyal shadow guard / strong heroine + unhinged female lead + satisfying read + villains get humiliated throughout + devoted guard In her previous life, she died pregnant, full of hatred. In this life, she has sworn off love and wants only power. The puppet emperor is nothing but a stepping stone. Her maternal grandfather is the chancellor, her uncle is a general, and her brother commands the Imperial Guard. With such powerful c 5.6kReads9.1Score558Shelves

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    A satisfying story of revenge against villains, featuring a strong female protagonist.

22. 22 嫡 The Reborn Legitimate Daughter: She Seizes the Throne and Becomes Empress 嫡女重生：她夺位为后 Fu Ruo Zhi Yu浮若知虞Ancient Romance375k WordsCompleted “Heaven above, I, Li Chu, am willing to cut out my heart and offer it as a sacrifice. All I ask is to be trapped in the underworld with the wicked, with neither of us ever finding release, for all eternity.” How could the pain of cutting out her heart compare to the pain of her entire clan being wiped out, or the betrayal of her husband and elder sister? She gave her love to the wrong person and let a wolf into her home. She caused the deaths of more than a thousand members of her clan, and even 3.4kReads9.2Score392Shelves
23. 23 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335kReads9.8Score46.9kShelves

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    Quite interesting, four different types of female-oriented novels, recommended for those looking for something to read. 1. A whimsical and exhilarating modern entertainment industry novel, as the title suggests. 2. A story about a scheming, villainous female supporting character's revenge? 3. The premise is quite interesting, don't let the title fool you 🤭 4. A strong female lead with a harem, read a long time ago.

24. 24 穿 After Reincarnating as a Supporting Woman in a Boys' Love Novel, She Became Everyone's Crush 穿成纯爱文女配后，她成了万人迷 Exactly Twelve Years恰好十二年Ancient Romance548k WordsCompleted [Mary Sue story! Men competing for the heroine! Lots of handsome men and love-triangle drama! All the men are chaste! Please leave your brain at the door while reading.] Chu Yunge transmigrates into the body of a princess of Chu who forces men into her harem. Aside from her prince consort, her rear palace is filled with handsome, unforgettable men, each with his own distinct style. But... this is a story about true love. The men aren’t attracted to women. They’re all paired with the twin emperor 1.4kReads8.6Score186Shelves
25. 25 夫 My Husband Gives Me Two Hundred Thousand Taels a Month 夫君每月给我二十万两 Having Met the Young Master既见公子Ancient Romance768k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigrate Into a Book + Goofy Comedy + Redemption + Marriage Before Love] Gan Qiongying transmigrated into the body of a princess! Before she could even celebrate, she realized this world was the setting of a book she had read. And she was the wicked supporting character who committed countless evils and met a tragic end... The plot had reached the point where a princess of her stature was being forced to marry a merchant. Merchants ranked below scholars, farmers, and arti 29.6kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
26. 26 女 The Empress Keeps Wanting to Take More Consorts 女帝她又又又想纳妃 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal World + Harem + Everyday Life + Sweet Romance + Satisfying Wish Fulfillment] As the most honored imperial princess in the Great Liang Empire, Xing Lan has had only one ambition since childhood: to marry the man of her dreams, live in loving harmony, and grow old together. She never expected to be ordered to inherit the throne. Well, ruling an empire that stretches for thousands of miles isn't so bad. But why are all the handsome men keeping their distance? Xing Lan: “What do you thi 2.2kReads9.1Score258Shelves
27. 27 谁 Who Says an Emperor and Empress Can’t Truly Love Each Other? 谁说帝后不能有真情 Jingzhou Chronicles景州记Ancient Romance749k WordsCompleted Pei Shu seems to have been born under a lucky star. Born into a prominent family, she grew up cherished by loving parents and surrounded by every luxury. Her only setback was when her fiancé fell for someone else and broke off their engagement. Before the people of the capital could even laugh at her, an imperial decree arrived at the Pei residence, and Pei Shu became the empress. From then on, everything went smoothly: her son was named crown prince, later became emperor, and Pei Shu naturally 11.9kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    The female protagonist, Pei Shu, comes from a prestigious family but is jilted by her fiancé, thinking it's the lowest point in her life. Unexpectedly, she is directly appointed as Empress by imperial decree. She thought everything would go smoothly from then on, but trouble keeps arising from the hidden agendas of the Consort Xian, Consort De, and Consort Li in the deep palace.

28. 28 针 Honey on a Needle’s Point (Xin Yiwu’s Latest Contemporary Romance) 针尖蜜（辛夷坞最新现言） Xin Yiwu辛夷坞Modern Romance451k WordsCompleted The first time Chen Xi saw Wei Jia, she saw blue skies, white clouds, green grass, wildflowers, a gentle breeze, and a young man on horseback, straight and slender as a white poplar. Later, according to Wei Jia, all he could remember was the blazing sun, the scorching heat, horse manure, feed costs, a drunken companion causing trouble, and an annoying off-road vehicle rumbling past, kicking up dust that covered him from head to toe. Seventeen-year-old Chen Xi and Sun Jianchuan were inside. Love 1.2kReads9.6Score281Shelves
29. 29 傻 The Fool Turns Into a Phoenix, and Her Scumbag Father’s Family Is Filled with Regret 傻子摇身变凤凰，渣爹一家悔断肠 White Mustard Seed Fire白芥子火Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + reborn revenge + medical skills + devoted husband + both leads are chaste] In her previous life, Gu Yanluo was the notorious fool of the capital. Bullied and trampled on, she eventually had poison poured down her throat and died a wretched death. After being reborn, she plays the pig to eat the tiger. Everyone says the eldest daughter of the Gu family is an idiot, stupid and brainless, and easy to bully. So they scheme against her, eager to watch her make a fool of herself. Who 5kReads9.3Score811Shelves
30. 30 御 Snow on the Imperial Steps 御阶雪 Luo Xian of Xishenzhou西神州的骆仙Two Male Leads28k WordsCompleted My new story is out! Welcome to read my work 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! —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.4kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves

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    A good book with delicate writing and a captivating plot.

32. 32 失 Starlight Out of Control 失控星光 Si Jiao司皎Two Male Leads371k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Uncontrolled Starlight goes on sale nationwide on May 30] [Two male leads + secret love + entertainment industry + younger man + rekindled romance] Shen Jixing, a legendary movie star in the Chinese entertainment industry, is as aloof as snow on a mountaintop, noble and cold. He has long held an unshakable place at the pinnacle of the industry. Then one day, a tidal wave of vicious scandals engulfs him… His status plummets overnight. With nowhere else to go, he calmly knock 55.8kReads9.6Score8.1kShelves
33. 33 又 So Sweet, So Alluring! The Tipsy Young Master Held Her Close and Coaxed Her All Night 又乖又欲！太子爷醉酒夜抱她轻哄 Tan Qingzhu檀青竹Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted [Print edition available] The deeply devoted, dangerously unhinged scion of a powerful family × the cool, fallen heiress [Originally titled "A Night of Desire in the Capital"] A pure-hearted socialite from Beijing's elite circle + a rekindled romance + an ex who will do anything to win her back + an older lover who takes the lead + falling for him all over again Jiang Wanzhi comes from a prestigious family and is known throughout the capital as a pure, well-behaved young woman. Few people know 126.8kReads9.4Score175.7kShelves
34. 34 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
35. 35 重 Reborn, I Chose a Playboy to Be My Father! Somehow, I Raised an Emperor 重生选纨绔当爹！结果养成皇帝了 Happy StellaLou快乐星黛露Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge + a touch of ensemble cast + regret and redemption + turning a wastrel dad into a lovestruck fool] Song Shihuan was reborn. In her previous life, she was the Crown Prince’s legitimate daughter, but spent ten years living away from home. After being brought back, she tried to please everyone, groveling for the tiniest scraps of family affection. But what did she get in return? The Crown Prince and Crown Princess were ashamed of her, her three legitimate brothers treated her wi 21.1kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves

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    [Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work][Sparrow's Divine Work] The palace maid beside her held a gorgeous but obviously ill-fitting dress in both hands, and cold sweat had already begun to appear on her forehead. "Please, young master, allow this servant to help you change your clothes."

36. 36 咔 Cut! Abandoned for Three Years, the Ninth Princess Returns with a Vengeance 咔！被弃三年，九公主回归杀疯了 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine, feel-good revenge, reborn, taking down scum, princess held hostage, nation and family] On her wedding night, Yu Tang was caught in bed with another man. Her mother-in-law and husband pointed at her and called her promiscuous, while his mistress, pregnant before marriage, swaggered into the house and bossed her around like a righteous mistress of the household. Yu Tang couldn’t be bothered to argue. She grabbed Prince Consort Pei by the hair and slammed his head hard against the 836Reads8.5Score101Shelves
37. 37 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 24.7kReads9.5Score4kShelves
38. 38 和 After a Political Marriage, the Wolf King Pursues Me 和亲后，我被狼王撩 The Turtledoves That Cannot Be Caged关不住的雎鸠Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted She is the Shen family’s legitimate daughter. He is a lone wolf of the grasslands. The two had nothing in common, but with the Xia dynasty in decline, marriage to a foreign land was their only way forward. She is clever and composed, with a miraculous healing touch. He is proud and aloof, yet carries the world in his heart. Alone in the barbarian lands of the grasslands, she faces one insult and hardship after another with unruffled calm. Through countless tests and struggles, they finally win e 1.8kReads9.0Score171Shelves
39. 39 帝 The Imperial Phoenix Descends! The Divine Phoenix Soars! The Foolish Young Lady Takes Over 帝凰临！神凤倾！痴傻小姐拽翻天 Million Hunt觅百万Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The main story and all bonus chapters are complete.) [Traditional growth-focused female lead + beast taming + all-element talent + no saintly do-gooder + equally matched leads + sweet and satisfying story. There is a male lead. The heroine grows stronger over time, with slow progression at first and rapid leveling later. She isn’t invincible, and pretends to be weak while secretly being strong in the early story. Please don’t read if that’s not your thing.] She is the finest heir to a reclusive 14.4kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
40. 40 真 The Real Heiress Cuts Ties with Her Family by Blood, and They All Regret It Too Late 真千金割血断亲后，全家人火葬场 Yuan Zhi Ting Lan沅芷汀兰Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted In her previous life, An Chuling gave up everything to return to her family, only to die tragically on the day of her hairpin ceremony. Her corpse was nearly eaten by wolves, too. Her birth mother and brothers doted on the fake heiress, even throwing her a lavish hairpin ceremony banquet. Reborn, An Chuling finally sees clearly. What use is blood kinship? She wants none of it! Who could have guessed that the Duke's estate would take her back and cherish her like a treasured jewel! She also has t 1.8kReads9.0Score254Shelves
41. 41 摄 The Regent's Little Ancestor Is Beautiful and Dashing 摄政王的小祖宗又美又飒 Olive Honey橄榄蜂蜜Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Secret Identity + Fake and Real Heiresses + Face-Slapping + Satisfying Story + Soul Transmigration + Medical Consort + Palace Intrigue + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Su Ruojin was the eldest daughter of Lin, the prefect of Yanyang. She grew up in the residence under the care of Old Madam Lin, with a father who didn’t care for her and a mother who didn’t love her. When Prefect Lin finally found his biological daughter, he threw Su Ruojin 12.9kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
42. 42 渣 My Jerk of a Husband Wants a Second Wife? Fine, I’ll Empty His Family Home 渣男娶平妻？那就把婆家搬空了吧 Osmanthus Rice Wine Pudding酒酿桂花酪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Family confiscated and exiled + reborn + pocket dimension + fleeing famine + face-slapping and punishing scum + making a fortune] Reborn into a new life, Wei Yunlan knows that on the very day Shen Feng takes Xue Linglong as his secondary wife, her family will be framed by a treacherous official, have their home confiscated, and be exiled. This time, she won't make the same mistake as before, staying bitterly at the Shen household and waiting for her family to be cleared of the charges, only to 13.5kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves
43. 43 天 A Genius Shines Wherever They Go 天才在哪都发光 A Bottle Cap一个瓶盖儿Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted A strong female lead with a sharp mind and grand ambitions transmigrates bodily from the primordial world to Earth. At first, she absorbs knowledge on Earth; midway through, she transforms the primordial world; and later, she follows the male lead to the Beast World continent, where she makes her mark! 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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44. 44 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
45. 45 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves

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46. 46 权 The Power of the Imperial Favorite 权宠天下 June六月Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted Live-action short-form drama: The Power and Privilege 4: Ruling the World is now streaming on Hongguo. A brilliant medical PhD transmigrates into the body of the Chu Prince’s discarded consort. As soon as she arrives, she encounters a critically injured patient. Guided by her medical ethics, she treats him, only to nearly be thrown into prison on false charges. When the Retired Emperor falls gravely ill, she finds a way to treat him, but that hateful Poison King misunderstands and berates her. I 10.3kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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