Palace Intrigue, Political Scheming, a Real Eunuch, and an Empress: A Brilliant Historical Novel 宫斗➕权谋➕真太监➕皇后。历史小说，精彩绝伦，

1. 1 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 51.3kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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   A very exciting and enjoyable historical novel

2. 2 穿 Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: Jinghua and the Palace Maid’s Red Leaf Romance 穿越大唐景华与宫女的红叶情缘 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑47k WordsCompleted A Transmigration into the Tang Dynasty, and a Red-Leaf Romance Between Jinghua and a Palace Maid 47Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 3 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score435Shelves

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   That was amazing!

4. 4 继 After My Stepsister Was Reborn, She Insisted We Swap Betrothals 继妹重生后非要跟我换亲 Ning Nanyi宁南衣Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mystic spring space + marriage first, love later + sweet romance + the hero rises steadily through the ranks + the heroine makes money to become the richest woman] Gu Yao transmigrated. In a daze, she learned about her new identity: her mother had died young, her father had remarried, and she was the least favored child in the family. Recently, an old woman had been using an old letter and a jade pendant to force the Gu family to marry their daughter to her grandson. Her stepmother didn't want 10.7kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
5. 5 快 Quick Transmigration: The Lovely Beauty Is Clung to by a Lovesick Crybaby 快穿：娇美人被恋爱脑哭包缠上了 Pixiu Pixiu Red Bean貔貅貔貅红豆Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + devoted couples + love-struck male leads + charming heroines + fertility and many children + sweet romance and happy endings + wealthy CEOs + palace and household intrigue + childbirth + multiple worlds] To save her child, Jiang Yun binds herself to a childbearing System. If she gives birth to children fathered by the chosen ones in each world, she can earn enough points to cure her child and gain eternal life and endless wealth. One child is worth 1,000 points. Jiang Yun 15.4kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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   These are all palace intrigue stories, and they're all quick transmigration novels. I still really like the books written by Gouzi (the second and third ones are really good). They might not suit everyone's taste, but those who like this kind of thing should definitely check them out, they're really good! 😘😘😘

6. 6 快 Quick Transmigration: Getting Kissed to Tears by Powerful Men in Sweet Romance Stories 快穿：在甜文里被大佬们亲哭 Pure-Hearted Puppy 9527纯情小狗9527Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No fixed pairing + all male leads are faithful + powerful men humbled + scheming green tea + slight everyone-loves-her vibe] In some worlds, the male leads are condemned by the twists of fate to become tragic characters in an author’s story. The little fox Ningning’s mission is to change their destinies, and, while she’s at it… devour them. 1. The Little Princess Takes on Four [Spoiled Princess VS Young General] 2. Rough-and-Ready Romance [Little Chef VS Older Boxer with a Major Size Difference 49.6kReads9.3Score4.1kShelves
7. 7 快 Quick Transmigration: Spoiled by Everyone, She Has One Blessed Pregnancy After Another 快穿：被娇宠后她好孕连连 Pure-Hearted Puppy 9527纯情小狗9527Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Peerless Beauty + Multi-Child System + Sweet Romance + Irresistible Charm + Melodrama + No Fixed Couple + Satisfying Story + Green-Flag Men + Yandere] After binding herself to a childbearing System, the jade-rabbit spirit Ning Guanguan travels between various small worlds, helping destined ones who struggle to have children start families. World 1: [Delicate, Soft Beauty Singer vs. Strong, Abstinent General] The young general was handsome and exceptional, and countless noblewomen in the city se 19.2kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
8. 8 快 Winning at Life Through Quick Transmigration and a Fertile Constitution 快穿靠着易孕体质躺赢人生 The Fluffed-Up Cat炸毛的猫咪Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted (Quick transmigration + fertility blessing + multiple pregnancies and children + cannon-fodder comeback + punishing scum) What?! The male lead is struggling to have children? The System tells her to have more children so the male lead can feel happy, earning her more points. But why is she always the most miserable cannon-fodder female supporting character? Fine! Fine! For the points, she can only fight her way back and work hard to win over the male lead! World One: [Childless Crown Prince x S 13.3kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves
9. 9 暴 The Tyrant Tormented Me? I'll Turn Around, Seduce the Powerful Eunuch, and Seize His Empire 暴君虐我？转身勾搭权宦夺他江山 Green Mountain Has Its Say青山有辞Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted For eight years in the palace, Xiangjun fought to get ahead and tried to please everyone, yet the palace’s noble masters still ground her down, used her, humiliated her, and cast her aside... Those nobles basked in all the wealth of the realm atop heaps of corpses and bones, yet mocked her for trying her hardest and not knowing her place. In the end, the child Xiangjun risked her life to bear called her enemy “Mother,” while Xiangjun was cut open alive so the baby could be taken from her. She di 115.2kReads9.6Score16.6kShelves

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   Highly recommended! You'll see for yourself once you watch it!!!

10. 10 九 The Eunuch of a Thousand Years Is Bewitchingly Beautiful 九千岁他百媚千娇 Beautiful Lady美人娘Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted (A deranged villain who is a real eunuch × a cat-demon empress, both inexperienced, happy ending) (A redemption story focused mainly on the romance. The male lead is a villain through and through, with no redemption. The female lead is carefree and oblivious. No pointless side characters. The storybook world isn't the real mortal realm. Some scenes are quite bloody, so read with care.) He had once been a demon living in hell, a maggot in filthy mud, a loathsome walking corpse, a killing machine 10.4kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves
11. 11 红 A Dream of Winning Her Heart in the Red Chamber 红楼追妻记 Er Tian Ya二甜呀Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A young man from the modern world transmigrates into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber. Determined to keep the Jia family from ending up in ruin, he works hard to pass the imperial examinations, hoping his efforts can save the crumbling mansion. Along the way, he marries Lin Daiyu, and they fall in love after their wedding. 857Reads7.3Score100Shelves

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    "Pu-ge'er has always stayed in the East Wing Courtyard and rarely comes this way. He's a scholar now!" Jia Tanchun said to Lin Daiyu, resting her chin on her hand.

12. 12 都 Since I've Transmigrated into the Qing Dynasty, Why Not Boldly Choose Kangxi? 都清穿了，不妨大胆点选康熙啊！ Midnight Stars深夜星辰Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On the first day Shi Nanxi transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty, she learns that her elder legitimate sister, Shi Rongyue, is also a transmigrator. Shi Rongyue wants to escape her future as the Crown Princess, so she approaches Nanxi and offers to let her marry the Crown Prince while she marries the Fourth Prince. Anyone who transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty knows the history. The Crown Prince’s later years are miserable. Though the Fourth Prince eventually wins, he is only thirteen now and wil 18.3kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves

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    This, this, this

13. 13 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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    You should check this out. Everyone in the story is intelligent, especially considering it's a harem setting. It's really great and very immersive. It's a bit long, but you'll gain new insights as you watch.

14. 14 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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    I don't know if this counts, but it's a palace intrigue story. It's about a spoiled young master who reforms because of the female lead, and then beats up all the officials and kicks the Crown Prince. It's incredibly good, and you can just rush in without thinking!

15. 15 清 A Qing Dynasty Transmigration: I Become a Prince 清穿之我在清朝当皇子 Mango Without Sauce芒果不加酱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [An alternate Qing dynasty, focused on family, with almost no romance.] 1. Crown Prince Yinreng For fifty years after his death, Yinreng’s ghost drifted through the Forbidden City. He watched his fourth brother work himself to death and Hongli live in extravagant indulgence, and it broke his heart. What will he do when he returns to the past? Qing Crown Prince Yinreng was the only surviving child of Kangxi and his first empress, Heseri. Kangxi raised him himself from childhood and doted on him g 6kReads9.2Score411Shelves
16. 16 癫EN What the Heck! Everyone Around Me Is Completely Nuts! 癫！孤身边全是神经病！ Wen Yuan Party文元党Ancient Romance764k WordsCompleted Born a crown prince, Qi Yuanzuo was convinced that he was the only normal person in the imperial family. Little did he know what the Crown Prince looked like to outsiders: At seven, he shot a tiger and won nine hundred kilometers of territory in the Qilian Mountains. At thirteen, he cut through the great clans of Jiangnan and personally orchestrated the Case of the Ninety-Seven Mourning Robes, stepping over piles of corpses to claim the throne. At fifteen, he gambled on the Qilian Mountains once 54.4kReads9.5Score7kShelves
17. 17 清 A Qing Dynasty Tale: The Seventh Prince’s Struggle 清穿之七阿哥的奋斗人生 Mango Without Sauce芒果不加酱Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted After a car accident, modern-day Yin You died and was reborn as Yin You, the seventh son of Emperor Kangxi. Born with an illness and with a mother who was out of favor, Yin You’s secret to surviving in the imperial harem was to cultivate an image of someone who never fought for anything. Thanks to the persona Yin You cultivated, Kangxi thought he was filial, respectful, loyal, and trustworthy. The Crown Prince treated him as his closest brother, and even the future Yongzheng praised him as unfla 2.5kReads8.8Score178Shelves
18. 18 胤 Yinzhen: The Beloved One in a Qing Dynasty Where His Brothers Are Reborn 胤禛：在兄弟们重生的大清当团宠 Heng Chen姮宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Fourth Prince Qing Dynasty Rebirth + The Other Eight Princes Reborn] [Beloved Fourth Prince] [No Romance, Family Bonds at the Heart] Yin Zhen, or rather, Yinzhen. He has lived three lives. In his first life, he was Aisin Gioro Yinzhen, the Kangxi Emperor's fourth son in the Great Qing, the hard-won victor in the struggle among the nine princes, and the Yongzheng Emperor. In his second life, he was an ordinary college student in the twenty-first century. He followed a routine life from childhood 4.2kReads9.1Score448Shelves
19. 19 重 Reborn, Never Become the Crown Prince 重生千万别当太子 Me, Who Hates Vegetables and Loves Meat不吃青菜爱吃肉的我Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After being reborn as the legitimate eldest son, Zhu Fangzheng binds himself to a System that makes him stronger whenever he gives up the throne. He works himself to the bone trying to goad his younger brothers into fighting for the crown. “Second Brother, we may be physically weak, but we have strong wills. Starting today, you're training with me,” Zhu Fangzheng urged him earnestly. Once the second prince had recovered, he declared, “The throne belongs to you, Eldest Brother. Mother, don't blam 16Reads5.6Score—Shelves
20. 20 开 From the Start, the Sky Screen Reveals I'll Become an Emperor for the Ages 开局天幕曝光我会成为千古一帝 I'm the Best at Slacking Off at Work上班摸鱼我最行Historical195k WordsOngoing [Male Protagonist + Alternate History + Sky Screen + No Romance + Wish-Fulfillment + Everyone’s Favorite] [The rating is low because it just came out~] I’ve been born again and again. The bad news: This time, I’m an unloved prince in a feudal dynasty. The good news: People can cultivate in this world. Do I even need to choose? I mash the cultivation button. My goal in life is to cultivate hard and ascend as soon as possible. But one day, a gigantic sky screen appears [Today, we’re counting down 6.6kReads8.7Score353Shelves
21. 21 我 I Cough Up Blood, and My Powerful Family Begs Me Not to Die 我一咳血，全家大佬求我别死 Chen Zili陈子离Historical444k WordsCompleted [Transmigration] + [System] + [Ancient Times] + [Political Intrigue] + [No Heroine] I transmigrated into the second legitimate son of the Minister of Rites’ household. I planned to be a happy wastrel, living carefree and lying flat with a powerful father, a capable older brother, and a crown princess for a sister. Who knew the family would suddenly face utter ruin, with the whole clan about to be executed! As an aristocratic clan with generations of distinction came crashing down, its immense we 2.4kReads8.6Score381Shelves
22. 22 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Take Over the World Through Manipulation 穿书后，我靠PUA执掌天下 Lu Shaoxi陆少曦Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted New book: "Oh No! What Do I Do If Their Affection Goes Too Far?!" It's signed and updates regularly, so dig in! [Search "The Crown Prince's Child-Rearing Diary" for the motion comic] Two male leads, 1v1, transmigration meets rebirth, a huge love-triangle showdown, raising a child while falling in love, warm and healing sweet romance, Xie Chang'an x Ye Jingchen, main POV character is the bottom Modern office drone Ye Jingchen pulls an all-nighter reading a novel and dies, only to transmigrate int 17.8kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves
23. 23 穿EN Transmigration: The Endless Road to Pampering My Husband 穿越：宠夫之路无尽头 Clouds Shift and Stars Turn云移星转Two Male Leads376k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + farming + raising kids + doting on his husband + imperial exams + sweet romance + devoted couple + one-on-one romance + cozy daily life] Rong Zheng, heir to a family of ancient martial artists, wakes up to find that his soul has transmigrated into the body of a down-and-out scholar with the same name. While he's still standing there in confusion, a handsome young man with delicate features offers him a bite to eat. Rong Zheng falls in love at first sight, and is completely smi 6.1kReads9.3Score795Shelves
24. 24 穿 I Was Reborn in a Farming Novel, but I Don't Want to Pass the Imperial Exams on Talent 穿进种田文里，我不想靠才华科举 Autumn Has Always Been Here丛来是秋Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Su Congli transmigrated. To stay alive, he studied day and night and threw himself into the imperial examinations. Who could have guessed? At the provincial exam: “What are you staring at, chief examiner?” At the metropolitan exam: “Why do these examiners all seem so strange?” At the palace exam: “Oh! Isn’t that guy sitting in the throne hall the one who stares at me every night?” Emperor Qiyuan prided himself on being a wise ruler of his age, blessed with extraordinary fortune. Who knew he’d ru 11.3kReads8.9Score949Shelves
25. 25 不 Wait, My Brother Is the Emperor? Then What Am I Even Studying For? 不是，我哥是皇帝？那我还学啥？ Wa Xiaoxia蛙小夏Two Male Leads386k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out, so it should go up later.) [Two male leads + transmigration + everyone's favorite + mutual firsts + a little nation-building] [Stubborn, resilient, fun-loving bottom who wants to slack off but can't × initially aloof, later devoted top who gets jealous on the sly] After transmigrating to another world, Xie Qingluo throws himself into the imperial examinations to survive. But after he leaves the provincial exam hall, he is told that he is the emperor's younger brother.. 618Reads8.4Score—Shelves
26. 26 努 I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change 努力考科举，咸鱼梦想从未改变 A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Imperial exams + everyday life + lighthearted] Lu Yang, a rich second-generation heir, wakes up one day as the youngest and most cherished son of the Lu family. This youngest son is a scholar, yet selfish and self-centered, turning a blind eye to his family's sacrifices and caring only about his own future. Lu Yang may be a slacker with little conscience, but he knows who's good to him. He keeps his dream of being a slacker tucked away and works hard to pass the imperial exams, hoping to become 17.8kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
27. 27 折 Breaking Her Bewitching Bones 折她艳骨 Clear Skies天晴晴天Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted Completed [Pure Historical Romance + Possessive Love + Amoral Hero with a Virtuous-Husband Side + Groveling Reunion + Dark, Angsty Romance with Sweet Moments] (Controlling! Goes mad with jealousy! Both are romantically inexperienced! A seemingly gentle but secretly dark, lovesick power minister vs. a resilient heroine who plans every step) Jiang Yu married the gentle and refined Chief Councillor. He cooked for her and combed her hair before the mirror. Because she was frail, he never went anywhe 11.3kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
28. 28 亡 The Beautiful, Sweet Princess of a Fallen Kingdom and the Mad Emperor Who Loves Her Obsessively 亡国公主美又娇，病娇疯帝强制爱 Ye Yi Le叶一乐Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) The groveling chase for a wife + the beloved of everyone + forced love + taking by force + devoted to each other Rebellious princess of a fallen kingdom VS possessive, sickly tyrant On their wedding night, the Chu army broke through the city walls. Dressed in her bright red wedding gown, Su Mian had waited six years for Chu Junqi, only to receive his furious revenge. She became a prisoner, a caged bird, and the new emperor of Chu's plaything. Three years ago, that man had l 7.7kReads7.6Score514Shelves
29. 29 一 The Ugly Empress Who Ruled the World 一代丑后雄霸天下 Ye Xiye夜惜叶Ancient Romance527k WordsOngoing The founding ancestor of the Mo family and the founder of the Yan Chi Dynasty expanded the dynasty’s territory together, eventually making it the hegemon among several dynasties. After reaching an agreement, the Mo family secured control of the dynasty’s military forces to protect its people. In return, the Mo family swore to defend the Yan Chi Dynasty to the death. Every power in the land coveted the Mo family’s martial soul, and its power was steadily declining. The imperial Di family produ —Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 30 平 Wishing You Peace and Joy, Princess, You Shouldn't Mess With Her 平安喜乐，公主殿下惹不得 Fat Cat Lychee肥猫荔枝Ancient Romance298k WordsOngoing “The Seventh Princess is beautiful and wise, clever and quick-witted, and deeply dear to me. Though I am loath to part with her, the children of Southern Song must help ease their country's burdens and care for its people. Therefore, I bestow upon the Seventh Princess the title of Princess Ping'an, to bring peace to Southern Song, and decree that she be sent to Northern Qi for a political marriage on an auspicious day.” What a fine way to “bring peace to Southern Song.” Once, she was the Seventh —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No romance-obsessed characters, purely historical romance.

31. 31 听 They Say Everyone Rumored to Be Involved with This Maid Gets Promoted 听说和这丫鬟有绯闻的都升官了 Tears in the Heart of the Tree树心有泪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated Maid + Ensemble Cast + Political Schemes and Twists + Hilarious Chaos] One-sentence summary: A maid and two minor officials are brought together by a wastrel marquis to resolve crises and crack bizarre cases. Zhuxin transmigrated into the body of a maid in a Duke's manor. She thought her future would involve either household intrigue or farming, but then the manor was confiscated and she landed in the Imperial Prison. Zhuxin felt like she was doomed. They were all picking on her j 16.6kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    Very good, very crazy, an ensemble novel, they all engage in palace intrigue and power struggles in various countries, ultimately defeating the big boss. In the end, all I can say is that Yuan Ge is awesome, even a real eunuch is a real man.

32. 32 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 107.4kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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    My absolute favorite Tomato novel right now, hands down. I fell in love with it the moment I read it. A strong, powerful female lead, a true empress! [Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf]

33. 33 打 Beating the Matriarch, Crushing the Heir: The Wicked Maid Rises to the Top 打主母，踩世子，恶女丫鬟上青云 Dong Zha Muji东渣木鸡Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing Green tea schemers | White lotus types | Men competing for her | A battlefield of romantic rivals | Everyone's dream girl | Taming men From the start, Lin Wu was a maid whose job was to carry water, and she was miserable. The heir's wife was spoiled rotten by her husband, acting as she pleased. She was also jealous, vicious, and suspicious. Any woman in her household could end up beaten to death by her. Lin Wu struggled for her life every day. How could she turn things around? Simple... Flirt s 3.9kReads9.2Score377Shelves
34. 34 却 Yet You Betrayed the Spring's Grace 却负春恩 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available. Search for Ascending to the Clouds on any platform to buy] [Original titles: Ascending to the Clouds / Loathing the Vermilion Walls] [High-IQ Palace Intrigue + Pure-Hatred Heroine + No Disposable Characters] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger] [The blurb doesn’t do it justice. Please go read the story] How do you become an emperor’s favorite concubine? A prestigious family? A good education? A gentle, respectful, modest, and accommodating nature? Unfor 25.3kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves

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    A very novel palace intrigue novel I've been reading lately

35. 35 剑 Little Demon of the Sword Sect, Fierce at Three and a Half 剑宗小魔童，三岁半超凶 My Imagination Has Gone Wild脑洞炸了锅Fantastical Romance899k WordsOngoing This is a sad story about poverty. My father was so poor that he lost even his trousers and sent me to the cultivation world to find my mother. The sects dismissed me as a good-for-nothing with five spiritual roots. Only the Heavenly Sword Sect was willing to take me in, because they were even poorer and had no choice. My senior brothers thought they had picked up a cute little girl. Instead, they raised the greatest bug in the cultivation world. The genius of Qingyun Sect was beaten to tears by 187.4kReads9.0Score17.1kShelves
36. 36 公 The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Exposed, and She's Thrust Onto the Throne 公主心声泄露后，被推上皇位了 A Qu Who Doesn’t Chirp阿曲不蛐蛐Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Chu Rongchao transmigrated into a book. She became the sixth princess of Western Chu, a country where women held power, and the heroine’s greatest obstacle. In the end, the heroine would shoot an arrow through her heart and kill her. On the very day she arrived, before Chu Rongchao had even thought of a plan to deal with the heroine, the empress arranged her marriage to four men at once. Of the four, three had close ties to the heroine in the book. One was the heroine’s loyal puppy-like sweethea 231Reads8.5Score—Shelves
37. 37 娘 The Empress Doesn't Fight for Favor, the Emperor Crowns Her Empress 娘娘不宫斗，帝王捧上后位 Breezy Giggles凉风嘻嘻Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted [A Dark, Unhinged Emperor vs. A Wild and Alluring Consort: Not a Pure Romance, but Full of Devotion, Thrills, and Sweetness!] Jiang Shu transmigrates into the harem of a tyrant, becoming an obscure Noble Lady. She thinks she’ll just keep her head down in the palace until old age. But then, to survive, she throws herself into the tyrant’s arms. The emperor adores her beyond measure! He clears out his entire harem for her and puts her on the throne as empress. From then on, their life as emperor a 1.2kReads9.1Score134Shelves

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    I won't say more about their strength, haha. 🍉🍉

38. 38 拽 The Feisty Consort Climbs to Power Through Palace Intrigue, Everyone Else Back Off 拽妃宫斗上位，闲杂人等退退退 Pine Blossom Candy松花糖Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama is out now. Search for it on Fanqie to watch. [Palace Intrigue Power Fantasy + Not a Clean Romance + Being the Emperor’s Mother Is Better Than Being His Consort] Every woman in the harem hopes to win Emperor Jingrong’s favor, but Yuan Yuntang sees the emperor only as a tool for having children. Women in ancient times had to marry sooner or later anyway, so she might as well marry the most powerful man of all. After all, Emperor Jingrong has a great figure, a handsome face, and a 16.6kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
39. 39 快 Quick Transmigration: A Max-Level Expert Stumbles Into a Palace Intrigue Set 快穿，满级大佬误入宫斗片场 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted Synopsis: Ever since 18888 was bound to its Host, it had felt that something wasn't quite right. But when it saw its Host looking like a delicate, weak beauty, it relaxed. Until... For its first mission, it had to win the emperor's favor. 18888 was very pleased with itself for snagging a palace-intrigue template. This would be a piece of cake. Who could have guessed that, in the great hall, a sinister wind would blow as the emperor and his ministers trembled in fear? Enter Ling Xiao, the emperor 20kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
40. 40 贵 The Noble Consort Gains Mind-Reading Powers and Uncovers a Shocking Secret 贵妃有了读心术后吃出惊天大瓜 Flowing Clouds in Flight流云飞度Ancient Romance638k WordsCompleted [Historical romance. Mind-reading. Face-slapping. The heroine awakens. She shines on her own. The hero is barely involved. Later, the consort will leave the palace and take her child to make her way in the world. Please don’t complain if it’s not your thing.] After taking a tumble in the imperial gardens, the arrogant and overbearing Noble Consort Yu, who reigns supreme over the harem, wakes up to discover that she can hear other people’s thoughts. It turns out the emperor’s affection is an illu 5.3kReads9.2Score717Shelves
41. 41 宫 Palace Intrigue 宫斗 Fei Er菲儿5k WordsCompleted Liang Shang is a history student who dreams of living like an ancient emperor, with three palaces and six courtyards of consorts. A casual remark from a friend gives him an idea. Under the pretext of experiencing the ancient imperial harem and learning about history, Liang Shang creates a QQ group. He is the “Emperor,” appoints Shen Ruyan as the “Empress,” and chooses several “Consorts.” Ying'er, one of the consorts, falls in love with Liang Shang, while Liang Shang falls for the “Empress,” Shen 4Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 皇 The Empress Is a Max-Level Palace Intriguer, Crushing Everyone 皇后满级宫斗，嘎嘎乱杀 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + infidelity + fictional setting + a resourceful, money-loving, beauty-loving, life-loving empress ✖️ emperor] In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. She schemed her way to the top of the political ladder, only to be condemned by everyone and branded a wicked woman who brought ruin to the nation. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar state of Chu, as an unloved empress who’s also being made a scapegoat. As if she’d put up with that! S 14.2kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
43. 43 重 Reborn Palace Maid: She Only Wants to Fight for the Emperor's Favor 重生宫女之她只想宫斗 Lady Yejiu夜九娘Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiaoyun spent years confined in the Cold Palace before finally being released. What she got in return was a useless husband and a wicked mother-in-law. This time, she decisively betrayed her mistress and climbed into someone else’s bed, successfully rising in status. And then she became the lowest-ranking palace maid… When Emperor Jingheng first saw Jiaoyun, he was merely captivated by her looks. “How can this palace maid have fairer skin than the Noble Consort?” Jiaoy 745Reads9.1Score101Shelves
44. 44 宫 Palace Intrigue Begins Before the Selection 宫斗从选秀前开始 A Cluster of Flowers一丛花令Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she endured a life of hardship and instability. From the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Wu’an to a government courtesan available to any man, she finally escaped a life of being passed from one man to another, only to jump from the tiger’s jaws into the wolf’s den. She walked on eggshells at every step until she finally became the real power behind the prefect’s household. But the misery of her first half of life had already left her body broken beyond repair. Only o 7.7kReads9.0Score763Shelves
45. 45 撕 Tear Apart the Harem! Win Favor! She's a Lunatic, Who Dares Cross Her? 撕后宫！得恩宠！她是疯批谁敢惹 Cats Are Extra Sweet猫猫特别甜Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue Only + Concubine-born Daughter + Reborn + Revenge + Everyone Is Evil + Wish-Fulfillment] [The story begins before the heroine enters the palace] [The emperor favors no one at first, and the heroine doesn’t fall in love] Jiang Shiying had died once. She died in childbirth, after her own elder sister had her killed to keep the baby. Reborn, she had made up her mind: she would enter the palace and get revenge, but she wouldn’t suffer! Not her stepmother or her elder sister, not eve 7.4kReads9.3Score950Shelves
46. 46 宦 The Eunuch’s Favor 宦宠 Tang Ningning糖拧拧Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Weiying, the third young lady of the Jiang family, was renowned for her beauty. To curry favor with the powerful, Old Madam Jiang treated her like a bargaining chip. When the Jiang family was in trouble, she sent Weiying straight to the residence of Feng Yu, the Chief Eunuch of the current dynasty, in exchange for the family’s safety. Feng Yu was famous for his cold-blooded cruelty. Everyone said Jiang Weiying had walked straight into a wolf’s den, and wondered how soon she would be tortur 3.4kReads9.0Score514Shelves

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    How will she break free from the eunuch-controlled palace? The incredibly captivating palace intrigue novel, *Eunuch's Favor*, by Lvyao, truly masters the art of palace politics and power struggles! The story begins with the female protagonist, Shen Hui, being forced into the unfathomable vortex of the palace, becoming the Empress. Within these red walls, various factions are deeply entrenched, powerful ministers control the court, and they collude with the harem, all vying for more power. Although the female protagonist's family is powerful, they are also struggling to survive in this complex situation. Isolated and helpless in the palace, she treads cautiously with every step. The male protagonist, Pei Huiguang, is seen by the world as a cunning and ruthless eunuch who wields absolute power, but in reality, he carries the secret identity of the former Crown Prince. He entered the palace after castrating himself, his heart burning with the flames of revenge. He manipulates the court, becoming a fearsome figure. Shen Hui's encounter with Pei Huiguang is both accidental and inevitable. Initially, Pei Huiguang may have only seen Shen Hui as a pawn in the palace intrigues, someone he could exploit. But as they spent time together, Shen Hui's resilience and kindness shone like a ray of light into Pei Huiguang's dark world. In the treacherous palace intrigues, Shen Hui was framed by other concubines and plunged into a desperate situation. Pei Huiguang remained outwardly calm, but secretly plotted to eliminate those enemies one by one, his ruthless methods chilling to the bone. In the court, Pei Huiguang clashed head-on with powerful ministers, each exchange fraught with hidden danger. They supported each other in the vortex of power struggles, their initial entanglement of interests eventually blossoming into deep affection. For Shen Hui, Pei Huiguang was even willing to abandon his obsession with revenge, willingly becoming her devoted follower. Shen Hui, in turn, gradually matured, no longer the weak empress easily manipulated, learning to survive in this cutthroat palace with wisdom and strategy. "The Emperor's Favor" doesn't present a simple distinction between good and evil; everyone struggles for their own ends. The author uses delicate strokes to vividly depict the power struggles and intricate emotional entanglements within the palace. Highly recommended for those who enjoy palace intrigue and political maneuvering!

47. 47 认 After Claiming the Eunuch Chief as Her Father, the Poor Little Darling Became the Whole Dynasty's Beloved 认了厂公爹后，小可怜萌宝成了皇朝团宠 Diligent and Careful乾乾翼翼Ancient Romance752k WordsCompleted [Everyone's darling + adorable child + comeback + play the pig to eat the tiger + cozy everyday life] Everyone in the capital knows that Lu Zhiping, the ruthless, merciless head of the Eastern Depot, never lets anyone he targets live. One day, he suddenly brings home a lively, adorable little girl and adopts her as his goddaughter! People start betting on how many days the girl will survive... The girl's name is Lu An'an. She grew up with her aunt, and after finally finding her father, she disco 210Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The adorable baby dotes on his dad, his aunt, and his friends.

48. 48 我 I Transmigrated and Became the Chancellor's Daughter 我穿越了，成了相国府的千金 Wu Min浯旻Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted Wow! The premise of “I Transmigrated and Became the Chancellor’s Daughter” is so compelling! You’re guaranteed to get your fill of a rich young lady’s comeback! First up, this book, “I Transmigrated and Became the Chancellor’s Daughter,” is practically tailor-made for you! In her previous life, she was killed by her enemies. After she transmigrates, she gets a cheat and becomes the eldest daughter of the chancellor’s household. She enters the palace to take revenge, and the satisfaction is off t 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In "I Transmigrated and Became the Prime Minister's Daughter," Wei Yuelin becomes the daughter of the Prime Minister's family and the emperor's favored concubine. She follows the emperor through thick and thin, punishing the wicked, quelling rebellions, and eliminating treacherous officials. Meanwhile, Liu Ce, the leader of the Imperial Guard, receives the imperial decree from the leader of the martial arts alliance.

49. 49 假 The Fake Heiress Tears Up the Script and Lazily Gives Up 假千金手撕剧本，沙雕摆烂躺麻了 Li Yaoyao梨窈窈Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama, The Fake Heiress Tears Up the Script, is now streaming [Showbiz + absurd humor and memes + everyone’s favorite + wild imagination + gossip + going off the rails] Chi Qian failed her tribulation and returned to the real world, only to discover she was the villainous fake heiress in a novel! The plot had already reached the point where the real heiress came back, and Chi Qian was about to be kicked out of the family home. A broken engagement, a wave of online hate, and a grueso 131.6kReads9.6Score14.1kShelves

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    Having failed her tribulation in the celestial realm and returned to the real world, she decided to stop pretending for the rest of her days. On variety shows, while others struggled to survive, she indulged in a life of leisure; while others went hungry, she was fed all sorts of animals; while others faced extreme challenges, she seemed to be on a leisurely outing. She's giving up the pretense—if you want to steal her luck, she'll destroy you first! 👍👍👍

50. 50 那 That Miaojiang Boy Is a Master of Bewitching Hearts 那苗疆少年善蛊惑人心 Half-Immortal J半仙儿JModern Romance85k WordsCompleted [Mostly first-person narration, a sweet dumpling of a male lead who's an Oscar-worthy actor and a lovesick obsessive + a kind, gentle heroine] (Healing and redemption) (The male lead is disturbed. Don't read if that's not your thing.) To get over my breakup, I went on a trip to a Miao village. I thought the boy was a gentleman: gentle, kind, pure and adorable, someone you couldn't help feeling sorry for. But I never imagined that every word he said and every move he made was meant to draw me in, 524Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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    This is a story about a crazy, villainous eunuch and a cat-demon empress, a virgin-themed, happy ending. The male lead was once a ghost living in hell, a maggot in filthy mud, a hideous, walking corpse, a killing machine. The female lead is heartless and carefree, bringing the male lead warmth, and the human warmth of satisfaction, happiness, and longing.

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