Legitimate and Illegitimate Children Can Live in Peace: A Family Is Built Through Everyone’s Efforts 嫡庶也可以和平共处，家族是所有人的努力成就

1. 1 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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   It's a great read. Not only do the legitimate and illegitimate children live in harmony, but even the concubines are loyal to the mistress. It's the only novel I've been following closely for updates.

2. 2 大 On My Wedding Night: My Concubine-Born Husband Is a Transmigrator 大婚夜：庶子夫君是穿越的 Beer Egg Fried Rice啤酒蛋炒饭Ancient Romance725k WordsCompleted [Female-audience novel + Male Lead’s Perspective + One-on-One Romance] [The female lead is extremely possessive, spoiled, and willful. Please don’t read if that bothers you.] After a stroke of luck, Wen Zongji transmigrated into the body of a marquis’s illegitimate son. The story opened on his wedding night with a county princess. The original owner had married Anhe, the princess and daughter of the eldest princess, despite being only an illegitimate son of a marquis, entirely thanks to an incre 102.4kReads8.3Score11.3kShelves

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   The male protagonist is an illegitimate son who enters officialdom through the imperial examination. His elder brother, the legitimate son, never schemes against him behind his back; on the contrary, he helps him whenever he can. This even includes personally taking the male protagonist to his maternal grandfather for help in securing a good position.

3. 3 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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   I highly recommend the second book. It tells the story of how the entire family, regardless of whether they are legitimate or illegitimate, works together to bring glory to their family.

4. 4 在 Life as a Kept Man in Ancient Times 在古代吃软饭的日子 Uncle Chen Who Loves Honeycomb Egg Yolk Pastries爱吃蜂巢蛋黄角的陈伯Ancient Romance529k WordsCompleted Someone asked Lu Chao how he became the youngest Minister of Works in the empire. What was the secret to his success? Lu Chao glanced at the person beside him and smiled. “First, you need to have a general for a wife.” The story of Lu Chao, a modern-day corporate drone who accidentally transmigrates to ancient times. He originally plans to lie flat, but ultimately becomes a wise minister of his generation. 5.5kReads8.8Score413Shelves

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   I rewatched it twice. The story is about a concubine's son in a wealthy family who, as a child, saved many officials' children. After being injured, his parents doted on him, providing him with a life of luxury. Later, a girl became a general and married him, leading to a life of marital harmony.

5. 5 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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   Who says royalty can't get along? As long as you can persuade your brothers and sisters, they'll all be your help.

6. 6 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

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   ①The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of a illegitimate son of a fallen noble family. He has lost his stepmother and is shivering alone in the wind. He plans to rely on his stepmother's help, but one unexpected thing after another happens. The help comes from all directions, and he has no choice but to rely on her. Each one is thicker than the last!

7. 7 穿 After Slacking Off as Yinreng, I Brought My Brothers Together 穿成胤礽摆烂后，兄弟齐心了 Stillness止息Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + rebirth + mind-reading + princes united + rebellion + ascending the throne + developing the nation] Yinreng has lived three lifetimes. In this life, he only wants to build infrastructure for the people's benefit, get along with his brothers, and then, once one of them takes the throne, become a carefree prince with no worries about food or drink, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the world... But wait... Everyone, hold on! You're rebelling to put me on the throne?! Kangxi: “ 6kReads9.0Score727Shelves

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   The first book features a female protagonist who raises both her legitimate and illegitimate children very well; the second book, as everyone knows, features Kangxi's nine sons, except for the crown prince, all born out of wedlock.

8. 8 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

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   This book is truly wonderful; the Pei family members are all so kind. The female lead's father, having lost her aunt early, is very tolerant of her. The matriarch has a serious personality but is also very good to the female lead. The sisters all help each other, which is rare.

9. 9 凭 The Lady I Won Fair and Square: The Marquis Loves Her to Bits! 凭本事抢来的夫人，侯爷他超爱！ Xi Han习含Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted “A guaranteed sweet romance + delicate noblewoman vs. rough marquis + marriage first, love later + secret crush becomes mutual + the hero fights to win her back + the second male lead chases his wife to the crematorium.” Her first marriage ended in tragedy. When Lin Yueming married into the marquis’s household, she had little hope for married life. But once she entered the Marquis of Wu’an’s residence, she found a kind mother-in-law, a loving husband, and an affectionate sister-in-law. Her days 18.4kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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   Highly recommend 1️⃣ The female lead remarries the male lead, and his entire family adores her, not caring about her background at all. The family lives peacefully together. The second male lead doesn't show it on the surface, but he actually loves the female lead very much. He goes out of the capital on official business and returns to find his wife taken away by the male lead. He completely loses his previous aloofness and composure 💞

10. 10 重 Reborn and Married Off: I Become the Mistress of the Prince's Manor 重生换亲：我在王府当主母 Xia Tian夏甜Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Shen Wantang's reborn elder sister stole her engagement and pushed the Prince of Ning's heir, who had become a monk, on her. “The prince's residence is grand and splendid. Little sister, go enjoy your good fortune!” Shen Wantang laughed. “Then thank you, Sister.” Was she not reborn too? In her previous life, her elder sister married the Prince of Ning's heir and drove the woman he loved to her death. He would rather die for love than live as her husband. After he died, her sister was imprisoned. 21kReads7.7Score1.9kShelves
11. 11 技 The Concubine with Maxed-Out Skills Is Turning Herself into an Empress? 技能拉满的侍妾，卷成皇后了？ White Peppercorn白藤椒Ancient Romance620k WordsCompleted Empress Wenzhao was a famously bewitching consort and the most talented empress. The way she has been judged and defined throughout her life has changed many times, but that has never diminished her status or the value of studying her. [System + Raising Kids + Relentless Competition] Thanks to being well fed at home, Qi Jiao was plump and rosy-cheeked. After a flood, she was sold into the palace as a maid, and when she got a little older, she was assigned to the empress’s palace. A few years lat 12.6kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
12. 12 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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    In this book, the relationship between the legitimate brother and his illegitimate brother changes dramatically in about ten pages, from the initial "a son of a concubine must kneel before the emperor" to the later "seeing his elder brother is like seeing himself." The group portrait during the competition is truly superb. I still remember the twelve young masters of the Yun family [admiration].

13. 13 京 The Seven Beauties of Jinghua 京华七娇 Worshiping Guanyin拜观音Ancient Romance182k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast] [Everyone is devoted] [The pampered heir bends the knee] [Matched in strength] [Well-matched families] Upright and proper eldest young lady / Playful wastrel who turns over a new leaf, younger man Proud and noble second young lady / Arrogant young tyrant Virtuous and talented third young lady / Lawless heir apparent Bold and spirited fourth young lady / Boisterous young nobleman Compassionate, radiant moon / Innocent-hearted, brilliant sunshine Quick-witted, lively little sun / P 2.6kReads6.0Score345Shelves

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    The First Miss: A Well-Behaved Young Lady / A Prodigal Son Returns to His True Self; The Second Miss: An Arrogant and Noble Young Lady / An Arrogant Little Tyrant; The Third Miss: A Lawless Young Master; The Fourth Miss: A Fierce and Charming Young Man / A Compassionate and Bright Moon / A Pure Heart and a Bright Sun; A Lively and Agile Little Sun / A Twin Soul, A Prodigy; A Gentle Beauty / A Carefree Young Master

14. 14 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 is the illegitimate daughter of a royal merchant, but her family atmosphere is harmonious. Everyone in the family, regardless of gender or whether they are legitimate or illegitimate, is carefully nurtured. The whole family is united in their efforts to serve the outside world, and the emperor is not jealous of talented people or feels that others are too powerful for him.

15. 15 沈 Shen Meizhuang Reborn as Wang Ruofu 沈眉庄重生成王若弗 Yang Shuiling杨水羚Female-Channel Fanfiction231k WordsCompleted A crossover between Empresses in the Palace and The Story of Minglan: Shen Meizhuang is reborn as Wang Ruofu Shen Meizhuang lived out her life in the Forbidden City and passed away with regrets. When she opened her eyes again, she was a baby in swaddling clothes, reborn as Wang Ruofu, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Wang family, with all her memories from her past life intact. People’s lives are supposed to follow a predetermined course, but her arrival quietly changed the fortunes of 2.5kReads8.4Score227Shelves

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    Every daughter is vying for the position of the eldest daughter-in-law, wanting her to stay at their home. Even the concubines of the Sheng family are vying for her attention. Liang Liu and Gu Er's mother are good friends of the female lead. Gu Er and his brother have a close relationship; his brother married Hua Lan. Gu Er is with Yu Yanran. Mo Lan is still with Liang Liu, but this time Liang Liu is sincere. His mother watched Mo Lan grow up and likes him very much. Ru Lan married the youngest son of a scholarly family. Ming Lan is a relative of the old lady's family (an original character). Moreover, Xiao Qinshi is doing very well; she married into the third branch of Yanran's family, and Yanran and she have a very good relationship.

16. 16 绿 Green Shoots on the Branch 绿上枝头 Light Peach Blossoms轻薄桃花Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted [Signed for print] [Brave, steadfast transmigrated heroine VS cool, clearheaded young noble] [Transmigration + rebirth + prominent family + household intrigue + feel-good + career building + strong heroine + light comedy] Jiang Lübao, daughter of a censor, was unexpectedly kidnapped and had her reputation ruined. The marriage that had already been arranged for her was called off, too. For a young woman from a prominent family, this was a devastating blow. But she burst out laughing. No one knew 86.2kReads9.6Score9.6kShelves

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    The female lead is the legitimate daughter of the family. Together with her elder sister and half-sisters, she carves out her own place in the world for the family and for themselves. [Note][Note]

17. 17 不 Oh No, the Old Ancestress Beat Up the Emperor 不好了，老祖宗她把皇上打了 Ten Bowls of Congee粥十碗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Mu Qingyuan, a modern PhD in education, accidentally transmigrated into the body of an old woman in the Great Yong Dynasty. Though the old woman was a Duchess and even the emperor had acknowledged her as his aunt, that didn't change the fact that she'd gone from a young maiden to an old lady with sagging breasts! After spending a few days in a daze, Mu Qingyuan reluctantly accepted her new identity. She had just prepared to enjoy the privileges of being a venerable matriarch in ancient times, wh 2.1kReads8.1Score240Shelves

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    Perfectly matching the title [Top Post] Although set in ancient times, the distinction between (legitimate) and (illegitimate) children is not entirely clear, allowing them to coexist peacefully. The entire family works together towards a common goal, and all the books are incredibly enjoyable, humorous and lighthearted throughout. Each one is highly recommended for careful reading. [Please Follow]

18. 18 为 The Professional Ethics of a Concubine 为妾的职业操守 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] Ye Qingzhi, an overworked office drone, transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Jiangyang Marquis’s household. Since she’s here, she might as well go crazy. Being a concubine is just changing workplaces. She doesn’t need to get emotionally involved. She can simply treat herself like a tool. Ye Qingzhi’s career goal: convince both the marquis and the principal wife to take responsibility for her and protect her. Ye Qingzhi’s workplace motto: Life is short. We’re al 31.6kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
19. 19 反 Is the Villainous Stepmother Having a Headache Again Today? 反派继母今天又头疼了吗！ yoo Qingjinyoo青衿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book, Adorable Kids, Lighthearted, Feel-Good] At a critical moment in a corporate acquisition, Ruan Tao, who had been working through the night for several days, suddenly died. When she opens her eyes, she finds she’s transmigrated into a book and become the vicious stepmother villain. In the end, she’ll turn into a stumbling block in the romance between the male and female leads, and successfully get herself killed! Ruan Tao lazily crosses her legs and leisurely flips throu 3.2kReads9.2Score289Shelves
20. 20 陛 Your Majesty! The Duke's Uncle Passed the Palace Exam in Third Place! 陛下！国舅爷他中了探花！ The Pig Who Hates Hiking不爱爬山的猪Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Civil Service Exams and Officialdom] [Court Intrigue] [Plenty of Romance] [A Slice-of-Life Leaning] People in the capital say that after taking a thorough beating, the young imperial uncle has finally gotten his old self back, and even passed the exam as a third-place laureate. But no one knows that he has lived two lives, or that he once had a miraculous encounter across time and witnessed the flourishing civilization of a thousand years in the future. Jiang Yan has never understood how he los 47kReads8.9Score5kShelves

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    The book I've been reading recently is really good. It doesn't have any of those family dramas, but it's about brothers working together, and despite their noble background, it's a book about striving for academic success. [Heart emojis]

21. 21 重 Reborn as the Villainess to Protect My Family: I’ll Save Grandma and My Sister 重生恶女守家：祖母阿姐我都要 Qu Wei去微Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiang Zhiyue was deceived by her stepmother into doing many terrible things, earning her a notorious reputation. Her elder siblings died because of her, and she was accused of plotting to kill her grandmother. Her eyes were blinded, her voice stolen, and the tendons in all four limbs severed. In the end, she was thrown into a river, still full of resentment. Her stepmother then used the corpses of her blood relatives to claim her mother's title as Duchess of the State. When 14.1kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    Read these two books without worry. The "Grandmother of the Crown Prince" book starts with the whole family collapsing, and it's all about transformation. The funniest part is the handsome eldest son; since he can't resist women, he'll just take them in to have children. He sets a small goal: to have five, six, seven, or eight kids a year! Hahaha!

22. 22 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
23. 23 傲 The Proud Imperial Uncle's Everyday Quest to Win His Bride 傲娇国舅的夺妻日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The whole family’s redemption arc + taking down scumbags + devoted husband, well-behaved and timid fake heiress vs. reborn young uncle who steals her away, a heroine who grows over time + a hero who guides her] The day she was to be married off to a lame, dissolute man, Jiang Ying curled up in the bridal sedan and smiled bitterly. The Yong’an Marquis Household had raised her for ten years only so she could die in place of their real daughter. In that moment, her heart nearly died. Then a sword 11.7kReads8.0Score1.2kShelves

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    The first one is it! The female lead comes from a noble family, the eldest daughter of the legitimate wife, while her younger sister is born out of wedlock but adores her. The two sisters have a very close relationship and work together for their family. The female lead is the male lead's unrequited love for two lifetimes, his "white moonlight," and he's reborn to pursue and pamper her. He only has eyes for her, and it's super sweet and doting. Highly recommended! [Sending heart]

24. 24 纨 The Spoiled Heir’s Devoted Pushover 纨绔世子的舔狗日常 Yi Lan苡澜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Qing falls into the water and loses consciousness. Xie Ce, the capital's number-one wastrel and heir to Prince Kang, rescues her. All the noble young ladies of the capital sit back, waiting for the drama to begin, only to get a reformed playboy who turns into a devoted husband, the best in the capital. Qin Qing has been frail since childhood, and the imperial physician predicts she'll live only until the age of twenty. All the noble young ladies of the capital wait for her to die young, only 17.2kReads8.3Score1.4kShelves
25. 25 大 How Could the Delicate, Beautiful Young Lady Be a Wicked Supporting Character? 大小姐柔弱貌美，怎会是恶毒女配 Lu Chuqi陆初七Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted [One woman, multiple men + scheming beauty heroine + morally gray characters + clever leads + rivalry for her affection + intense romantic entanglements] Everyone in Shangjing knows that Wen Wanyi, the Prime Minister's legitimate daughter, is gentle and gracious, clever and virtuous, a model among the capital's noblewomen. Even the Empress Dowager, who rarely leaves the palace, once praised her as a woman of both beauty and brains, the very embodiment of a refined young lady. But only Pei Lin 5kReads8.3Score565Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist whose half-sisters all love her, without internal strife or a clear hierarchy. Although the sisters are born out of wedlock, their high social standing makes them noble ladies. The second book is a group portrait of the stepbrothers, including both legitimate and illegitimate children, but all are family, especially in the end when they kill the emperor together.

26. 26 交 I Traded My Father and Brothers, So Why Are You Crying When I'm the Prince's Favorite? 交换父兄，我成王府团宠你哭什么 A Toast And A Tale把酒叙Ancient Romance781k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wen Xingluo had poured her heart and soul into securing a bright future for her father and brothers. At last, just as her family reached the height of its power, her sister suddenly returned home and stole their affection, along with her marriage to the crown prince. Only when she was dying did Wen Xingluo learn that her father and brothers had always hated her for being calculating and manipulative. They loved only her sweet, gentle sister. When she opens her eyes again, W 81kReads8.4Score11.8kShelves
27. 27 穿 Transmigrating to an Unmanageable Life in Ancient Times 穿越之躺不平的古代生活 Mi Wangwang米旺旺Ancient Romance2.5M WordsOngoing [The rating has just been posted and will rise] Ancient life + Slow-burn story + Studying and imperial exams + Devoted love + One heroine + Gradual pacing Chen Wen'an grew up in an orphanage and worked his way through college, graduating while holding down a job. After joining the workforce and becoming one of the office drones, he was walking home from work when he got distracted by a phone call and failed to notice a truck running a red light. Just like that, he became one of the transmigratio 25.5kReads7.3Score1.6kShelves

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    I'd only recommend one book, which is the one below. It's about the youngest son of a noble family, a declining noble household, the youngest son joining the army, and the youngest son of a noble family taking the imperial examination. It's a very heartwarming slice-of-life story and worth reading.

28. 28 林 The Lin Family’s Illegitimate Daughter Rose to Power 林家的外室女她出将拜相了 Sanwen Doesn’t Eat Fish三文不吃鱼Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted A major exam-fraud scandal shatters more than twenty years of peace in the court of the Great Li dynasty. Lin Xingzhou, once a chief examiner with a promising future, becomes a prisoner overnight, and the life of Lin Ying'an, the daughter of a concubine, is changed in an instant. To protect her family, she has no choice but to step into the Great Li court as it teeters on the brink of turmoil. The court is its own martial world. Where there is righteousness, there is evil. Watch as she, born the 742Reads9.1Score117Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates into the body of an illegitimate daughter in a noble family. When the family is tarnished and its men are imprisoned, the female lead returns to take charge, supports the entire family, and overturns her father's case. It's somewhat similar to *Xi Hua Zhi*, but I personally prefer this one.

29. 29 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 legitimate and illegitimate children of prominent families live in harmony, united in purpose, sharing both heartwarming family moments and a strong sense of community striving for advancement. A thriving and prosperous society prevails.

30. 30 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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    This is good. There might be some minor disagreements in the middle stages, but there's only one fight [smirk].

31. 31 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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    The male and female leads go through a tug-of-war between self-interest, genuine commitment, and maintaining rationality [smirk]. They're quick-witted and decisive, with no dragging things out. The female lead is young enough to go to war and roam the world [thumbs up][thumbs up]. The male lead is such a pitiful little thing, unloved by his parents and with indifferent grandparents [crying][crying].

32. 32 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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    It's him, it's him, it's him! He transmigrated into the body of a concubine's son in a marquis's household. As a child, he was clever and mischievous. His mistress was kind, and his father was quite lovable. The whole family worked together to defend against external enemies.

33. 33 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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    Although she was born out of wedlock, she was registered as a legitimate daughter for some reason, and her stepmother and stepmother treated her very well! The female lead also has an older brother. It's a very heartwarming story.

34. 34 官 Raising Daiyu as a High-Ranking Official 官居一品养黛玉 Xiao Yuanning笑苑宁Female-Channel Fanfiction2.3M WordsCompleted I transmigrated into Dream of the Red Chamber as someone never mentioned in the original novel. My only golden finger is the ability to choose one person to visit in a dream every ten years. After years of diligent study, Lin Dan, a humanities student, finally saves Daiyu and rises from a commoner to the highest rank of official. P.S. The male lead is Lin Dan, and the female lead is my adorable little Daiyu. But they are not a couple!!!! He’s just an uncle raising his niece!! The male lead will 12.4kReads8.5Score835Shelves

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    The male protagonist of this book is the legitimate son, while his third brother is the illegitimate son. However, the whole family gets along very well. The third brother is also an important member of the family, and the author gives him many opportunities, such as the trust of the future emperor.

35. 35 王 After Being Reborn, the Princess Consort's First Thought Is to Find a New Husband 王妃重生后，第一件事就想换夫君 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted Su Wan, the Princess Consort of Prince Zhao, who died young of consumption in her previous life, has been reborn. Looking back on her previous life, she had been gentle and virtuous, managing the household with propriety, all the while trying to warm the heart of her husband, a man as cold as ice. The result was only too predictable: She failed to melt the ice and instead wore herself out, riddled with ailments at a young age, before dying in her prime. Reborn, Su Wan thinks things over carefull 14.3kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Su Wan: "Master, do you know what I'm wondering about?" "Please don't worry too much, benefactor. There is a will in the universe." Su Wan was really puzzled, "Then why would I..." "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. Since you're here, benefactor, just accept it."

36. 36 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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    After being exiled, his wives and concubines, both legitimate and illegitimate, worked together to make their family's life better.

37. 37 偏 After the Biased Old Madam Is Reborn, the Marquis’s Household Is Turned Upside Down 偏心老夫人重生后，侯府变天了 Jing Mo Yi京墨一Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Published in print under the title: Weaving Splendid Misfortune] Original title: After the Biased Old Madam Was Reborn, the Marquis's Household Changed Wei Zhaorong, the old madam of the Mingde Marquis household, contracted smallpox and died miserably in the household's servants' courtyard. As she lay dying, her favorite eldest son, Xie Chuan, had been indulging his concubine, neglecting his wife, and carousing for days without coming home. Her second son, Xie Sheng, whom she had been so proud 6.8kReads8.5Score836Shelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist is reborn. Recalling her past, she abandons her unworthy descendants and ignores the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. She spoils the successful illegitimate son, while discarding useless children as soon as possible.

38. 38 刚 Just Arrived in Republican-Era China, I Have Nothing but Money 刚到民国，除了钱，一无所有 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Ning transmigrated into a series of novels set in the Republic of China era. The good news: she had a System. Better yet, the System's reward pool held a full ten billion. Once she spent it all, Su Ning could return to the modern era and live happily as a billionaire. The bad news: the System was called "The Rich Are Heartless"... In the turbulent Republic of China, she had to play a villain who was rotten to the core. Determined to stay alive, Su Ning racked her brains to become relatives wi 96.3kReads8.7Score10.4kShelves

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    The first book features a villainous family building a clan; the second focuses on the protagonist's character; the third involves the protagonist nurturing both legitimate and illegitimate children.

39. 39 清 A Qing Dynasty Transmigration: A Concubine Blessed with Many Children 清穿之福妾多子 Jing Fulai景福来Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Fourth Prince's household + enjoying the good life without hardship + a System that only provides support, with the heroine in control + slice of life, eventually becoming Empress Dowager] Workplace warrior Song Man transmigrates to the Qing dynasty with a half-broken little System and becomes a concubine in the Fourth Prince’s household, having just lost her daughter. From the start, the servants bully their mistress, and she nearly can’t get a meal. The Fourth Prince has all but forgotten her 25.5kReads9.2Score3kShelves
40. 40 为 To Keep the Kingdom from Falling, the Royal Family Gets Along Like the Best of Brothers 为了不亡国，皇家集体兄友弟恭 Aged Meatballs陈酿丸子Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing Li Changyuan, a member of an elite special forces unit in the apocalypse, blows herself up to take down a thirteenth-level mutant wolf and preserve the last hope of humanity. She is then born into the Great Xuan Empire as the first child of the emperor and empress, Princess Changyuan. She thinks she can just lie flat and enjoy life. But at three, she awakens an ability, and at five she learns in a dream that a treacherous minister will seize control of the court and frame loyal officials, whil 3.7kReads9.1Score230Shelves

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    🍀🍀① This one fits the theme: the female protagonist transmigrates into an ancient noble family as a concubine's daughter. Born into a penniless and powerless family, she starts a business and unites her siblings to support the family. 🍀🍀② This one also fits the theme, but it's about royalty👏. The female protagonist transmigrates from a post-apocalyptic world to ancient times, awakening post-apocalyptic skills and becoming incredibly powerful💪. Everyone has to listen to her.

41. 41 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
42. 42 跟 I Remarried with Mom and Went from Tough Girl to Cutie 跟着娘亲改嫁，我从猛女变萌女 Ai Zhu Ai Bao艾珠艾宝Ancient Romance621k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + blended family + everyday family life + growth + cherished heroine + heartwarming + historical romance] No golden finger! This isn’t a power fantasy, just the growing-up story of a clever young girl who transmigrates and follows her mother into a new marriage, learning to build a peaceful life in a blended family in ancient times. In her previous life, Song Lingjun grew up in a modern border-town orphanage, where she was a bit of a handful. Every day, she focused on keeping her 17.1kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    The first book features a protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a noblewoman, striving to improve her status and importance in order to return to modern life without compromising her established persona. Together with her nominal husband, she elevates her entire family to a position of immense prestige. The second book features a wealthy merchant's daughter who, with her abacus skills, foils numerous conspiracies and schemes, securing a bright future for herself. The third book involves her mother's remarriage, but her stepfather and brothers are kind, and her beloved father later on is truly heartbreaking. The last book is one I've read countless times; the female lead is remarkably clear-headed, living a life of carefree indulgence.

43. 43 穿 Transmigration: The Wild, Violent Girl Is Fierce as Can Be 穿越：暴力疯丫蛋超凶哒 Chubby Who Loves Vegetables爱吃菜菜的小胖子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Synopsis: After struggling to survive the apocalypse for five years, Qiao Qiyue transmigrates into the body of a little girl in a small mountain village. Two thatched huts and not a grain of rice in the house! One word: dire! 22.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves
44. 44 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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    Both of these books depict a family working together towards a common goal.

45. 45 大 The Great Yu Female Tutor 大禹女师 Guanglin Tricycle广林三蹦子Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted (Also known as: After Becoming the Matriarch, I Became the Whole Dynasty's Mentor) Qian Yixiang, a female professor of Chinese literature, worked through the night on her dissertation and died suddenly. When she opened her eyes, she had become the matriarch of an ancient marquis's household. The good news: she was alive. The bad news: she was on her third burial shroud. No golden finger, no System, and a whole family of wolves circling her. After working herself to death through cutthroat compet 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This matriarch of the Marquis's household is no ordinary woman; she not only treats legitimate and illegitimate children equally, but also tailors her education to individual needs.

46. 46 穿 Tao Dian, the Transmigrator, Is a Little Crazy 穿越的陶巅有点儿癫 Yuwen Chikuang宇文螭狂Eastern Fantasy2.9M WordsOngoing [Transmigrated lunatic + no female lead + higher-dimensional black technology + hilarious, wildly satisfying madness + god of slaughter + soul power + time-adjustable space] Tao Dian transmigrates into the body of Nineteen, a bastard son of the Left Chancellor’s household who was nearly killed by his stepmother. He has barely crawled out of a pile of corpses when someone casually sells him as a girl to a brothel. He discovers that his tears can bring the dead back to life and flesh can grow back 245Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My elder brothers, you ask them if they dare mess with me? [A revolutionary ancient romance novel is here! The entire internet is searching for this perpetually insane, illegitimate son!] This story is hilarious from beginning to end. The nineteenth illegitimate son, thrown out of the Prime Minister's mansion, is playing a game of dimensional subversion! The transmigrator is actually the soul of a jade dragon from the heavens who met a terrible end. With a portable sword spirit space, he unlocks supernatural technological productivity, gaining soul power from killing to cultivate land and overturn the dynasty's economy. The court officials go from scoffing to being completely won over, and the enemy cavalry go from arrogant and domineering to questioning their existence. This Dragon Lord will turn all of you who are an eyesore into a mound of corpses!! Turn you all into a mound of corpses!

47. 47 将 The General's Concubine-Born Daughter Survives to the End by Acting Fragile 将军府庶女靠装柔弱，苟到大结局 Hardworking Little Potato奋进的小土豆Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Born into a New Life in the Womb, Ancient Court Intrigue, Slow-Burn Ensemble Cast, Female Lead Feigns Illness, Plays the Fool to Catch Her Enemies Off Guard] Protagonist: Jin Zhaozhao After getting caught up in a hospital dispute, Jin Zhaozhao dies and is born anew into the body of the frail, sickly third daughter of a general's household. The Jin family has earned great merit, and its members are renowned loyalists, with three generations of outstanding men. Her grandfather, father, and eldest 3.1kReads6.9Score255Shelves

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    The female protagonist is solely focused on surviving; her only goal is to stay alive. It's a slow-burn, ensemble piece.

48. 48 穿 Transmigrated: A Concubine's Daughter's Quest for a Good Match 穿越之庶女谋良缘 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted Song Ping'an died of heart disease on the operating table. When she opened her eyes again, she had transmigrated to ancient times and become Song Yuning, the daughter of a concubine. A fortune-teller had predicted, "The Song family will have five lovely daughters, and they'll all marry into good families." Seeing an opportunity, Old Madam Song brought Song Yuning back into the family. At the Song residence, she studied, practiced calligraphy, and received instruction alongside her sisters, all s 4.1kReads8.8Score465Shelves
49. 49 囚 The Tale of Imprisoned Jade 囚玉传 King of Rock Sugar Pork Knuckles冰糖肘子大王Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing 196Reads8.1Score101Shelves

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    A harem of women working together to protect the empire! Tired of ancient palace intrigue stories? Ever heard of someone who cuckolds the emperor and still climbs the ranks? This is it! Ancient setting + ensemble cast + not a clean break story + not time-travel + no system + no cheat codes + not rebirth + slow start, high pacing. [Merchant's daughter enters the palace secretly, scheming against the emperor and empress] [Emperor and empress are at odds, plotting against each other] [Harem women working together to protect the empire] [Femme Fatale x Treacherous Minister] [Incompetent and philandering emperor x Loving and diligent empress] [Young general x Childhood sweetheart] Memorable scene 1: A concubine calls her lover by the wrong name during her nightly visit, enraging the incompetent emperor! Memorable scene 2: The empress and concubines drink and chat, but is the emperor truly capable? Memorable scene 3: The incompetent emperor reclines on a beauty's lap, while the empress and the six palaces work together to protect the empire! A genuine, slow-starting story that builds to a high-energy, unexpected conclusion!

50. 50 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Thumbs up][Kiss]

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