The Male Lead Is an Emperor. The Female Lead Is His Childhood Sweetheart Who Enters the Palace Later 男主是帝王，女主是青梅竹马后期入宫

1. 1 皇 The Royal Family’s Cherished Daughter-in-Law: The Emperor and Empress Are Shipping Themselves 皇家宠媳：帝后嗑CP啦 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + no transmigration or rebirth + alternate history + one-on-one romance + sweet and doting + childhood sweethearts] [Gentle, resilient beauty VS cool, composed Crown Prince] Just three months after Mu Shuangyin's birth mother passed away, Chancellor Mu took a second wife. The new madam brought a son and a daughter into the household. They were said to be the Chancellor's children, and even more remarkably, the twins had been born ab 18kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds

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   Go read these three books, they're super good! [Licking screen][laughing][laughing][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen]

2. 2 白 The White Moonlight Noble Consort’s Daily Life in the Harem 白月光贵妃的后宫日常 Yuanzi Eats Mulberries元子吃桑葚Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted (Cover used with permission) With an illustrious family background, breathtaking beauty, and the distinction of being the emperor’s moonlight, Jiang Hui should have found life as a Noble Consort effortlessly easy. Unfortunately, the sisters in all but name in the Eastern Palace, wave after wave of beautiful candidates from the provinces, and the supposed substitutes who resemble her in looks and bearing all tell her the same thing: no one can walk unscathed through the imperial harem. [Alternate 24.6kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds
3. 3 原 I Thought the Imperial Palace Was a Prison, but the Emperor Held Me by the Waist and Spoiled Me 原以深宫似海，却被帝王锁腰娇宠 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + Empress + Devoted couple and sweet romance + Male lead has planned this for a long time + Not a serious palace-intrigue story] Lu Zhiyuan is the cherished youngest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo’s household. She is exquisitely beautiful, with an accomplished elder brother who supports the family’s prestige and a second elder sister skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting who brings the family honor. She has no need to contribute anything to the family, and 12.6kReads8.9Score1.2k14d adds
4. 4 入 After Entering the Palace, the Consort Rises Through the Ranks 入宫后，娘娘一路高升 Weiyang Circles Summer未央绕夏Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Three years ago, Mu Jihe used her childhood friend, the emperor. In the end, the entire Mu family was executed, with Mu Jihe as the sole exception. She entered a temple to live in seclusion. Three years later, the emperor chanced upon Mu Jihe while praying for blessings. From then on, the palace had a new Lady Zhaopin. Those in the know were eager to watch her make a fool of herself, but no one expected her to rise steadily through the ranks, earn the emperor’s boundless affection, and set her s 3.9kReads9.0Score43214d adds

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   They're childhood sweethearts; the male lead loves the female lead from beginning to end. Although they separate due to a misunderstanding (which will be clarified later), they only have each other in their hearts and trust each other completely. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

5. 5 千 Cherished and Adored: The Emperor's Sweet, Adorable Little Wife 千娇百宠：皇上的娇软小萌妻 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted 1v1, sweet romance, growing-up romance (Comic adaptation signed) Everyone knows that Little Commandery Princess Shen Ruyue is the beloved treasure of the Yuan palace, pampered beyond measure. Her father is the Prince Regent, feared throughout the land. But most importantly, Emperor Yuan, Pei Jingxuan, has kept the soft-spoken little girl in his heart for years. Since childhood, the little princess has climbed onto the dragon throne and slept in the dragon bed. Every time she calls him "Imperial 5.5kReads9.2Score65514d adds

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   🍀Childhood sweethearts + Emperor male lead + Overly doting female lead + Super sweet🌸🍀In the first book, the female lead and male lead grew up together. The female lead even climbed onto the male lead's dragon throne when she was little, and he wasn't angry at all, looking at her with immense affection (｡>∀<｡). In the second book, the female lead and male lead were married since childhood ←_←. They slept together, and the male lead doted on her immensely, not allowing anyone to bully her.

6. 6 帝 The Emperor and Empress’s Plan: My Empress Is Still Too Young 帝后攻略：朕的皇后还太小 Cute My Foot萌个鬼Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted “Oh no, a ten-year-old has ascended the throne!” Rumors spread through the streets without end... “Even worse, the emperor has married a queen!” The people were even more abuzz. Their otherwise uneventful lives now had another juicy bit of gossip to chew over after dinner. Feng Qingqian had more to do than sit high on the throne as an all-powerful new emperor. More importantly, she had to raise her queen. Frowning as she held the self-written Guide to Raising a Queen, she wondered: Why wasn't th 2.4kReads9.1Score35114d adds
7. 7 做 To Be a Favorite Consort, You Have to Be Arrogant and Overbearing 做宠妃，就是要嚣张跋扈 Idle Talk浮言Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A supremely self-serving, spoiled princess + a calculating, proud, even-tempered emperor + neither lead is chaste + he dotes on her exclusively later on] Chu Feiyu, a princess of the Great Chu, is struck by unforeseen misfortune and sent to Great Ye in a bride exchange. As a foreign princess, she can neither become empress nor empress dowager. There is no room left for her to climb in the imperial harem. All her boundless energy has nowhere to go. What can she do? Make trouble, of course. 9.7kReads8.8Score93914d adds

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   You absolutely must read this!! After just a few chapters, you'll understand the magic of this book!! It's so addictive!! I've already finished it, and I can confidently tell you that this is a high-quality ancient political intrigue novel that can be called a "masterpiece"!! There are absolutely no parts that will upset your breasts!! Read it with confidence!!

8. 8 入 I Enter the Palace and Rise to High Rank: As His Majesty's Cousin, What Have I to Fear? 入宫即高位，我是陛下表妹我怕谁 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + faux cousins + push-and-pull romance + winning hearts + taming a man Spring, Year Ten of the Zhaoqi reign. Shen Jiayu was summoned to the palace and became one of the emperor’s consorts. On the surface, the imperial harem seemed calm and peaceful, but beneath it lay tangled interests and hidden currents. The consorts schemed and fought among themselves, while the newcomers trembled with fear, terrified that one careless mistake would cost them their lives. Only Shen Jiayu s 229.6kReads8.9Score38.6k14d adds

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   This book is so good! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] The female lead, Shen Jiayu, is summoned to the palace and becomes one of the emperor's concubines. The concubines are constantly vying for power and scheming, and the newcomers are trembling with fear, afraid of losing their lives. However, Shen Jiayu smiles calmly and says, "So what? If I'm unhappy, I'll fight; if I'm not convinced, I'll take it on." She has plenty of strength and resources to slap anyone. Today she slaps the favored Ronghua! Tomorrow she slaps the powerful Guipin! The day after tomorrow she even slaps the four powerful concubines! She turns the entire harem upside down.

9. 9 惹 Why Mess With Her? She's His Majesty's Beloved and His First Wife 惹她干嘛，她是陛下白月光兼发妻 Amidst Misty Rain on the Terrace楼台烟雨中Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted [A calculating, possessive emperor × a sweet, gentle beauty | devoted to one another | mutual healing | growing-up romance | two hopeless romantics falling for each other~] Jiang Yingli has spent four years as Prince Su’s concubine. Xiao Chenglan, Prince Su, has little interest in women, and she is the only concubine in his household, so her life is peaceful and carefree. She thinks things will stay that way, but then Prince Su ascends the throne. Overnight, she rises from a lowly concubine of P 56.4kReads8.9Score6.5k14d adds

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   Does anyone know why this book is so incredibly good?!

10. 10 病 Sick Obsession: The Brooding Tyrant Is Reborn After Killing Himself for Her 病态占有：阴郁暴君为她自杀重生 Little Green Plum小青梅啦Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A possessive, deranged, bloodthirsty crown prince X a sweet, tearful, utterly principled young cousin] Yu Youning, the second young lady of the Duke of Guo's household, was blessed with lustrous hair, a graceful figure, and breathtaking beauty. Sadly, she'd been frail and sickly since childhood, and the Imperial Preceptor bluntly predicted she wouldn't live past sixteen. Her family accepted her fate, and she had nearly given up herself. But one person refused to accept it. Gripping her waist, e 3.8kReads9.1Score35114d adds

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    "My mother told me from a young age that you would be my wife, and I've been waiting to marry you, but you've changed your mind!" "Why, Sui Sui? I was the one who raised you, wasn't I? You should love me." "The most ridiculous thing is that my mother actually wants me to grant your wish. Why should I grant it? It's utterly laughable!" He then leaned in with a morbidly obsessive intensity and kissed Gu Sui'an's cheek. "You belong to me, and you will only ever belong to me for the rest of your life!"

11. 11 咸 The Lazy Consort Zhaogu Wants to Lie Flat Again Today 咸鱼昭贵妃今天也想躺平 Let One Fish Go放过一条鱼Ancient Romance773k WordsCompleted The warm waters of Jiangnan nurture a pampered beauty; the ninefold palace walls imprison Zhaoyang. Xie Zhao is the treasured jewel of the Prince of Zhennan's household and the beloved legitimate daughter of a powerful minister's family. Yet deep down, she's a spoiled, lazy fish who just wants to bask in the sun, sample pastries, and laze away her days in the misty Jiangnan rain. The new emperor, Xiao Zhi, was once a crown prince who received no favor. Now he is a ruler impossible to fathom. His 3kReads8.2Score30514d adds

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    The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts; the male lead is an emperor, and the female lead is the apple of her family's eye.

12. 12 贵 The Imperial Consort Reigns Supreme in the Harem 贵妃娘娘宠冠后宫 Pine Ink and Smoky Elegance松墨韵烟Ancient Romance676k WordsCompleted [First novel, read at your own risk] The three armies welcome the imperial carriage! General Yun personally leads the way! The Emperor himself comes out to greet it! Who on earth is sitting inside that carriage? How can they deserve such a grand reception? “What village did you crawl out of? Who else could be treated like this by those two?” The younger sister of General Yun, the Yun family’s legitimate daughter, Yun Qing: the imperial consort personally appointed by the Emperor, and the apple o 871Reads7.8Score10314d adds

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    🍑🍑First book: The male lead is the emperor, and also the female lead's brother's best friend. They grew up together as childhood sweethearts. After ascending the throne, he paves the way for her and takes her into the palace.🍑🍑The female lead disguises herself as a man from a young age and fights alongside the male lead on the battlefield. They are best friends and confidants. When she was a man, the male lead was in love with her. After learning she was a woman, he was overjoyed and even wanted her to become emperor.🍑🍑

13. 13 我 After I Faked My Death and Left the Power Minister's Side, the Emperor Turned Dark 我成为权臣死遁后，皇上黑化了 Greedy Lazybones咸鱼贪财Ancient Romance401k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance / woman disguised as a man / faked death / both leads have no other romantic partners] After Yun Zhao dies suddenly from working overtime, she gets bound to the Wise Ruler Development System. After transmigrating ten years into the past, Yun Zhao disguises herself as a man and accompanies the male lead, Xie Huaiqing, from the cold palace to the frontier, then helps him fight his way back to the capital. When Xie Huaiqing becomes emperor, Yun Zhao helps him deal with the power 23.4kReads9.0Score3k14d adds
14. 14 太 After the Crown Prince Ascends the Throne, He Seizes His Cannon-Fodder Cousin 太子登基后，炮灰表妹被强夺了 Mountain Cat山也猫Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Signed for publication [Forced marriage + cold, aloof crown prince with a dark heart and ruthless methods + clear-headed, laid-back, beautiful cousin + a touch of reverse-harem appeal + tangled love triangle + doting romance] Gu Sui'an, an agricultural research scientist, was reborn in the womb and turned into the male lead's cannon-fodder cousin in the political intrigue novel Marrying the Emperor. In this dangerous ancient world where she had no rights, all she wanted was to coast through li 68.2kReads8.5Score5.3k14d adds

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    The male lead is initially the crown prince, later ascending the throne. The female lead, believing she's transmigrated into a book, avoids entering the palace because the male lead, the crown prince, will follow the original story's trajectory. However, due to the butterfly effect caused by her transmigration, the male lead falls for her instead of the original female lead (because the female lead is a reincarnation, and the two are childhood sweethearts, cousins; the male lead was attracted to her in childhood). Her later entry into the palace is a forced and domineering affair, with all the "buffs" stacked up.

15. 15 娘 After the Empress Consort Closed Her Heart to Love, the Emperor Became Addicted to Begging for Her Affection 娘娘断心绝爱后，陛下跪舔上瘾了 Jie Chong解虫Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn] [Alternate history] [He pursues his wife after losing her; the hero is humble and devoted] [In her previous life, she was a love-struck fool; reborn, she is a clear-eyed and captivating consort × In his previous life, he loved her without realizing it; reborn, the powerful emperor eagerly becomes her devoted admirer] In her previous life, Su Yunning was infatuated with her cousin, the emperor, for over twenty years. She had no children of her own, willingly became his con 23.5kReads8.6Score1.7k14d adds

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    This was so satisfying to watch! The male lead was humble from the very beginning.

16. 16 重 Reborn in the Dragon Bed, the Beloved Consort Cries in the Emperor's Arms 重生在龙塌，宠妃抱着陛下哭 Staggering Along蹒跚行Ancient Romance461k WordsCompleted [A spoiled, sweetly obedient favorite consort VS a gentle, jade-like emperor who's sweet on the outside and ruthless within (they are not each other's first, but he dotes on her exclusively from the beginning to the end)] Jiang Shuyi's life as a favorite consort went smoothly for fifteen years. The emperor was gentle and benevolent, doting on her without restraint, and not a single woman in the harem dared challenge her. But she was blind to her own sister's treachery. In the end, her closest 101.2kReads9.2Score11.2k14d adds

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    It's so good! I watched it three times already! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

17. 17 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 19.9kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    A voluptuous, naive beauty x a germaphobic, aloof emperor, both pure and devoted to each other! The female lead is a slave maid, raised by the Empress Dowager, and is childhood sweethearts with the emperor. She becomes a Noble Consort at the beginning, but suffers from amnesia, only remembering her time as a little maid. It's super sweet!

18. 18 娇 The Spoiled Consort's Road to Glory 娇气包娘娘的荣华路 Qingxi Hexi清兮禾兮Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Sweet romance! Undivided love! She’s doted on to the max! [The heroine is cunning, a little black lotus hidden beneath a rabbit’s skin] [The hero has a harem and isn’t chaste, but once he meets the heroine, he devotes himself to her alone in a one-on-one romance] The third young lady of the Sheng’an Marquis’s household, born to his secondary wife, was as beautiful as a celestial maiden. Sweet and clever, she knew how to win favor. Her grandmother and father favored her, and even her legitimate 13.3kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    ① The female lead orchestrates a chance encounter with the male lead outside the palace, causing him to fall in love with her at first sight. She's not only the apple of her family's eye but also a seasoned actress. The best part is how she schemes to expose the male lead's true identity (he hides that he's the emperor and already has a wife, though the female lead obviously knows). The male lead feels immense guilt and regret for not upholding traditional male virtues for his beloved Huanhuan. Upon entering the palace, she becomes a Noble Consort, enjoying exclusive favor. Even the Empress Dowager likes her. She's not a virgin! ② The female lead unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a royal physician's daughter, the apple of her family's eye. The male lead casually points her into the palace. She earns genuine affection, retaining her true nature and winning the emperor's love. The family relationships and her romantic relationships with the princes and princesses are excellent. The female lead gradually gains exclusive favor later in the story. She also uses her modern knowledge to change the fate of women in the dynasty. Highly recommended! The female lead has very positive values! The harem isn't too chaotic (the kind with backstabbing and intrigue), and the Empress is very kind (the female lead eventually becomes the Imperial Noble Consort Li). ③ The female lead subtly manipulates a Crown Prince who promised to be his only wife for life, causing him to break his vow to her, a mere concubine. Step by step, she makes the Crown Prince (later the Emperor) fall for her, willingly offering him the Empress's position. Later, the male lead discovers the female lead's pretense and humbly begs for her love. For palace intrigue, this is a must-read. Not a double virgin story! The female lead plays the fool to outwit the enemy! ④ To ensure the safety of her beloved, the female lead agrees to enter the palace to bring glory to her family. She schemes to win his favor. She abandons her beloved when she decides to enter the palace, and eventually, not only does the Emperor fall for her, but she also falls for his unique affection. The female lead eventually becomes Empress. Not a double virgin story! In short, I rarely find books I can actually read, but I've finished all of these, and they are all excellent. Highly recommended!

19. 19 后 Tales of a Harem Struggle 后宫奋斗记 Spring Has Filled the Blossoming Branches华枝春已满Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + palace intrigue + a slow, steady love story + adorable children + devoted love later on In the sixth year of Zhengli, Qu Su, daughter of the Imperial Medical Academy's director, was ordered to enter the palace. Many years later, Qu Su had risen from Junior Lady to Noble Consort. Her children surrounded her, and her Yuyan cosmetics shops had spread throughout the land. Looking back, she saw that the man had always been protecting her from behind. Qu Su: I love you, and I love myse 17.9kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds
20. 20 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 120.1kReads9.5Score11.3k14d adds
21. 21 帝 The Imperial Terrace's Charm: The Noble Consort Is Beautiful and Well-Behaved 帝台娇：贵妃娘娘她又美又乖 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + climbing the ranks and crushing the villains + doting romance. The male lead knows his own heart. He'll devote himself to her alone later on.] [The heroine rises through the ranks quickly at first, then more slowly later on.] [The heroine comes from a noble family, is the most beautiful woman in the harem, and already has two adorable children. The Emperor falls for her first and favors her from early on, before devoting himself to her alone in the middle and later parts.] By a 20.2kReads9.4Score2k14d adds
22. 22 不 I Won’t Be a Noble Consort! I’m Set on Finding a Husband, and Now the Emperor Is Jealous 不做贵妃！一心招婿后皇帝红了眼 Yun Wan Cai Cai云挽财财Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Devoted 1v1 romance + his pursuit of her + childhood sweethearts + pampered by all + noblewoman vs. transmigrator] (Awakening, not reborn, no palace harem, no previous life) Lin Zhuyun was born into a distinguished family of meritorious officials. Raised in comfort, she is radiant and refined, frail yet carefree and composed. She was granted the title of commandery princess at a young age, cherished by the Empress Dowager, and grew up with the emperor like a childhood sweetheart. Later, the emp 17.2kReads7.4Score98614d adds

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    The female lead knew the male lead didn't love her and had no intention of entering the palace. However, the male lead, seeing that he couldn't let her go, forced himself on her, and they ended up with a happy ending.

23. 23 皇 The Emperor's Cousin Says He Must Refuse 皇上表弟说他恕难从命 Coffee Chocolate咖啡朱古力Ancient Romance490k WordsCompleted [Completed] Younger man + sickly male lead + hapless cousins + a little palace intrigue + lighthearted Ye Su never imagined that because her fate was so strong, it would claim the lives of two fiancés, leaving her unmarried even at twenty-two. After her parents went to the palace to weep to her aunt, the Empress Dowager, it was decided that she would become a consort to her sickly cousin, the emperor. The reason was that a holy monk had declared Ye Su and the emperor’s destinies to be one strong 87.5kReads9.2Score10.6k14d adds

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    This is both entertaining and hilarious. Although the female lead is four years older than the male lead, it's a childhood sweetheart romance with an older woman and a younger man. The older woman is domineering, and the younger man is arrogant. They're always at odds, yet they both have feelings for each other. [Laughing][laughing]

24. 24 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Hard to Win Over 青梅难哄 Let Me Sleep a Little Longer再让我睡一会Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The Third Prince and Pei, the young lady of the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, had been childhood friends since they were little, always open and honest with each other. That is, until one day... The Third Prince, who used to take injuries and hardships in stride, insisted on being carried into the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, where he called out to Second Miss Pei, looking half-dead: “Wanw an, I feel awful...” Bodyguard: Who are you? Where’s our cold, distant, icy Third Prince? The Empress wanted 15.4kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    The male lead is a third prince who later becomes emperor, and the female lead is the apple of her family's eye. The male lead is a truly dashing and spirited young man, neither sickly nor scheming, and he dotes on the female lead immensely. The female lead is a gentle and talented young lady. Both the male and female leads are skilled in martial arts. It's guaranteed to be a good read! [Heart emoji] However, this book features both leads as virgins/clean girls. [Facepalm emoji]

25. 25 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Not childhood sweethearts, but a clear-headed, sarcastic, and somewhat lazy female protagonist in a palace intrigue novel. The female lead is the male lead's favored concubine, initially showing him favoritism, but later becoming his sole focus of affection, spoiling him from beginning to end. She's sharp-tongued and good at witty comebacks, while the male lead is wealthy, handsome, and always ready to protect her. They have adorable children and fun pets, and the family of three enjoys a relaxed and carefree daily life. [Thinking]

26. 26 被 After Being Stolen Away, the Delicate Beauty Went on a Killing Spree with Her Looks 被强夺后，娇软美人靠美貌鲨疯了 Drunk in Jiuxiangli九香里醉Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted Original title: “Quick Transmigration: The Delicate Beauty Becomes the Villain's Captive” [Quick transmigration + Everyone falls for her + Showdowns of jealousy + Men compete to win her + Peerlessly beautiful, delicate heroine + Unusually sensitive to pain + Can't stop crying] The male leads are fragments of one person, with multiple male leads in each world. The heroine is a beautiful airhead, a bewitching femme fatale whose every victory depends on the male leads carrying her through. No matte 10.9kReads9.4Score79014d adds

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    Crown Prince Li Chongyan knew from a young age that he would marry Gu Sui'an when he grew up. [Shy][shy][shy] But when Gu Sui'an came of age, her mother actually said that Gu Sui'an and another man were in love and asked him to give her his blessing. Give her his blessing? What a joke.

27. 27 我 I Work for the Emperor, but He Wants Me to Be His Empress 我给皇帝打工，他却想让我当皇后 zjyyyyAncient Romance228k WordsCompleted (Sweet romance, both pure, not a strong female lead, Crown Prince/Emperor x pampered young lady) The only precious young lady of the Duke of Dingguo’s household went missing and was accidentally rescued by a cold, dignified young man. Only later did the little girl learn that he was the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was so handsome~ Shen Shaohua loved playing with handsome older boys, and clung to the Crown Prince every day. How could the icy Crown Prince possibly resist? Little by little, thei 1.1kReads—Score13014d adds

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    A book that perfectly matches childhood sweethearts in the beginning and emperor and empress in the end.

28. 28 峭 A Chill in the Steep Spring 峭春寒 Cold Moon, Clear Wall冷月清墙Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted Young Emperor and Empress + Childhood Sweethearts + Rekindled Romance + Marriage Before Love Aloof, proud, sickly beauty × Deeply devoted, scheming playboy - She is the youngest daughter of the Xie clan of Chen Commandery, and the empress's niece. He is a noble, favored prince, the youngest son of the emperor and empress. - An imperial decree binds them together. A fine match that strengthens family ties, a sham marriage in name only. She lives in a separate room, abandons her husband and child. 5.3kReads—Score41114d adds

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    A young emperor and empress, childhood sweethearts, and a broken relationship mended—a bittersweet tale, incredibly captivating! [Admiration][Admiration]

29. 29 团 Miss Shen’s Days in the Palace as Everyone’s Favorite 团宠沈小姐入宫记 Autumn Pear and Aged Tangerine Peel Tea秋梨陈皮茶Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Completed, so enjoy with confidence~] A daughter of the Shen family comes of age. At eleven, He An wins the Empress Dowager’s favor with a performance of “Longing’s Thread” and enters the palace to study under her personal instruction. She thought the palace would be full of schemes and intrigue, where she would have to tread carefully at every step. She had prepared for every eventuality, but why… is the palace nothing like she imagined? Empress Dowager: “An’er is so sweet and adorable. Let’s 1.9kReads9.2Score23814d adds

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    I haven't encountered such a poetic book in a long time! The male and female leads are so adorable, both are virgins! Both are virgins! Both are virgins! Go for it! A little angst is nice, and the male and female leads are incredibly sweet, it's just so satisfying!!! [Kissing emojis][Kissing emojis][Admiring emojis]

30. 30 太 The Crown Prince’s Thousand-Layered Schemes 太子殿下的千层套路 Lin Luan临鸾Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Su Wan has four older brothers who adore her. The eldest is refined and courteous, the second is brilliant and resourceful, the third is a skilled martial artist, and the fourth is good for nothing. All four are exceptionally handsome, and any one of them could drive the women of Great Qi wild. Su Wan has become someone everyone envies and tries to win over. But one day, her second brother suddenly reveals himself to be the Crown Prince and corners the little girl. “Wanwan, will you marry me?” 456Reads8.3Score10214d adds
31. 31 掌 Cherished in His Palm: The Chaste Crown Prince Loses Control of His Heart 掌中娇宠，禁欲太子情难自控 Why Does My Heart Yearn for Mingyue12奈何我心向明悦12Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Sweet historical romance + childhood sweethearts + he’s wanted her for years (seven-year age gap) A cool, calculating crown prince vs. a bright and captivating young princess (a coming-of-age romance) The Duchess of Feng died saving the Empress. Four-year-old Feng Qingwu was named Princess Changle and raised by the Empress, becoming the treasured darling of the Emperor and Empress. When the Crown Prince was fourteen, the Empress smiled and asked him, “How would you like A’wu to become your Crown 4.1kReads8.6Score58314d adds
32. 32 今 Jinjin, You Have Captured My Heart 今今绾君心 Yu Yang Xiaohe鱼羊小和Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Level 1: Devoted couple, sweet romance, an eight-year age gap, happy ending] [Bright and alluring orphan of a military family vs. cool and noble Crown Prince] A war breaks out. Song Zhiwan is the only living person Xiao Yan finds amid mountains of corpses. He sees her as the hope of the countless fallen soldiers and brings her back to the Eastern Palace. He pities her and spoils her until she can do whatever she likes, letting her throw tantrums and roll around on top of him. When the Princess 11.5kReads8.9Score1.1k14d adds
33. 33 将 The Gentle and Adorable Daughter of a Military Family 将门嫡女软萌可人 Lantern Bearer Without a Friend提灯无故人Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted Ruan Qingli transmigrates to another world and wakes up to find she’s become a tiny baby. Her father dotes on her, her mother loves her, and her two older brothers spoil her. On top of that, all the powerful figures in the capital compete to pamper her. Eldest Brother: “Little Ali, let Big Brother take you horseback riding...” Second Brother: “Little Li, come with me. I’ll buy you something delicious...” Princess: “Ali, come let Big Sister hold you.” That would be fine, but what’s with the Crown 750Reads8.9Score10314d adds
34. 34 娘 The Empress’s Peerless Beauty: The Cold Emperor’s Beloved Wife 娘娘绝色：冷情帝王的娇娇皇后 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + alternate history + exclusive devotion + childhood sweethearts + long-planned love + secret admiration] As the legitimate daughter of a duke’s mansion and the future crown princess, Li Yunshu has been doted on by everyone since birth. Everyone in the capital knows that no one can match Li Yunshu’s radiant beauty, and that her spoiled temperament is just as singular. Then, one day, the Crown Prince dies. The duke’s mansion, whi 12.4kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds
35. 35 青 The Childhood Sweetheart Consort Rises to Power, Her Goal Is to Become Empress Dowager! 青梅侧妃上位，目标是太后位！ Xiao Yan Wants to Get Rich小闫要暴富Ancient Romance593k WordsCompleted [Domestic scheming in the early stages, palace intrigue later; the leads are not both faithful~] [The heroine loves the hero but keeps her feelings in check, staying clear-headed and never obsessed. The hero cares for her, but as emperor he has to balance the court, and there will be no shortage of women around him. The heroine is special to him!] An unexpected imperial decree changed Jiang Qingyue from the Princess Consort of Prince Qing to his secondary consort overnight. The emperor’s favor a 4.5kReads8.3Score37414d adds

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    Both novels feature childhood sweethearts as the male and female protagonists. ① The female protagonist is demoted from the principal wife to a concubine due to another man's "innate destiny," but she is favored by the male protagonist and, through her own hard work and ambition, eventually becomes the empress.

36. 36 皇 Has the Noble Consort Left Qirong Palace Today? 皇贵妃今天出栖容宫了吗？ Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [☆No transmigration, no rebirth, and no pristine couples] [☆The romance develops gradually] Everyone in the palace knew that the person they must never offend was neither the pampered and fiery Noble Consort Hui nor the peerlessly beautiful Consort Cen, but Noble Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Lady Fucha. A consort's guide to survival: If you want to get ahead, never provoke the lady of Qirong Palace. She was the emperor's first woman, his companion and confidante since their youth; the mother 15.3kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
37. 37 青 The Young Emperor’s Childhood Sweetheart: The Crown Prince Is Crazy About Her 青梅小皇后，太子殿下宠疯了 Tang Xiaoluo糖小洛Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted Shen Yicheng was kidnapped. First, the traffickers took her to a mountain village. Then the crown prince took her back to the Eastern Palace. Just after she was returned home, the emperor issued an edict appointing her crown princess and bringing her into the palace to be raised. Everyone said the crown prince was cold and indifferent, but she didn’t think so. After all, he was very good to her, personally caring for her and raising her with every indulgence. When she grew up, her governess told 156Reads7.0Score24214d adds

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    🍒When the female lead was four years old, her mother died to save the empress. The empress took the female lead with her and cared for her. The female lead and the crown prince lived together from childhood and were childhood sweethearts. [Smirk] The empress told the crown prince that when the female lead grew up, she would become his crown princess. He blushed and said that she was his brother. When they grew up, the female lead politely called him brother, but he wanted her to call him husband.

38. 38 强 Forced Adoration: His Majesty’s Childhood Sweetheart Has Run Away Again 强制娇宠，陛下的小青梅又跑啦 Yan Yu'an言聿安Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted [Possessive Love / Childhood Sweethearts / Sweet Romance / Not a Strong Heroine / Happy Ending / Mutual Devotion] On the day of Ye Nian's coming-of-age ceremony, the young emperor Jun Qingchen issues an imperial decree naming her empress, making the noble young ladies of the capital green with envy. But Ye Nian thinks it's a nightmare. Before her coming-of-age ceremony is even over, she hurriedly packs her things and runs away in fear. She has just sneaked to the city gates when she runs into Ju 3.8kReads6.4Score22514d adds
39. 39 骗 A Marriage Scam? The Consort’s Alluring Beauty Steals the Emperor’s Heart and the Empress’s Throne 骗婚？云鬓酥腰娘娘诱帝夺后位 When Fuyao Rises当扶摇上Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted Mutual firsts, a tightly woven palace power struggle, and a sweet, delicate beauty who is doted on The young woman I’ve secretly loved for years is about to enter the palace as a selected consort. I’m so excited I downed three bowls of sweet rice wine dumplings. She’s a delicate beauty who needs protecting. After she’s made a consort, she starts acting up! Make her a Noble Consort and she lets her true nature loose; make her Empress... In her past life, Jiang Sheng was locked in a woodshed by he 746Reads7.4Score10114d adds

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    The female lead enters the palace through a selection process, little did she know that the emperor had secretly loved her for many years and would shower her with affection day and night. [Drooling emoji]

40. 40 暴 The Tyrant’s Adorable Little Empress 暴君的小皇后娇的很 Mm, Mwah嗯嘛Ancient Romance122k WordsOngoing [The carefree little tyrant of the palace vs. the cruel, sinister mad emperor] [Transmigrate into a book + both leads are chaste + palace intrigue + doting romance + mind-reading] On her eighteenth birthday, a tornado swept her into the sea, killing her on the spot! Thinking she'd made it to heaven, she hurried to report to the King of Hell, only to find herself transmigrated into the body of Mu Rongsui, an obscure and pitiful girl. By imperial decree, she was made Consort An. On her very first 45Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Super good-looking, highly recommended!

41. 41 陛 After the Emperor Is Reborn, the Empress Becomes the Apple of His Eye 陛下重生后，娘娘成了掌中娇 Muzi Yingbao木子颖宝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “Your Majesty, if there is another life, I hope never to have known you, and never to meet you again in any lifetime.” Yujing Chen detested her. Yet the last thing she did before dying was take the fatal sword strike for him. She said, “Your Majesty, could my life leave a vivid mark in your heart?” Perhaps Heaven believed his task was unfinished and granted him a new life. After being reborn... he discovered that she had once been bright and beautiful, too... [No System + No transmigration + Mal 6.3kReads8.4Score39814d adds
42. 42 娇 After Entering the Palace, the Emperor Spoils His Sweet, Delicate Beauty Like Crazy 娇软美人入宫后，帝王掐腰宠疯了 Tang Ling sally棠泠sallyAncient Romance379k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Exclusive Devotion + Possessive Pursuit + Nontraditional Palace Intrigue + Stunning Heroine] A deranged, possessive hero x a pitiful, delicate heroine Not a first-time couple; the hero is strong and the heroine is weak. The heroine is beautiful and high-maintenance. Read with caution if that bothers you! On the night Lan Xi was to be married, Yan Cong led his cavalry in a devastating attack on the Songutu tribe. Sand filled the sky, horns sounded in the wind, and warhorses and 1.1kReads8.7Score10514d adds
43. 43 宠 The Beloved Consort Faked Her Death and Returned, Leaving the Devoted Emperor in Tears 宠妃死遁归来，痴情帝王哭红眼 Meiya美芽Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted [Gentle Yandere Emperor vs. Airheaded Beauty and His Beloved Consort] After successfully winning over the cold, calculating emperor, Shen Xiang choked up before he left to lead his army in person. “Without Your Majesty, I’ll be heartbroken to death.” Chu Ye sat coldly atop his horse, tossed her the Imperial Seal, and rode off without even giving her a hug. On the day he returned in triumph, Shen Xiang faked her death and went back to her original world. She had just hooked a sweet, innocent y 2.5kReads7.6Score16314d adds
44. 44 帝 The Emperor Chases His Wife: Where Did My Little Empress Go? 帝王追妻朕的小皇后哪里逃 Resilient Dodder Flower坚强的菟丝花Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted Only her, bearing a child, the pursuit of a wife, an older man chasing his wife, and an emperor bowing his head in submission. The emperor held absolute power and controlled the court, while the harem was peaceful. The one person he could never handle was his little consort. Lu Qingyu, who had grown up with her childhood sweetheart, believed she would spend her life with General Wei. Unexpectedly, the emperor, who had not entered the harem for years, forcibly brought her into the palace. His fea 5.4kReads5.2Score43914d adds
45. 45 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 36.9kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds

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    Sorry, there are too many books. I need to carefully determine whether they are childhood sweethearts QAQ

46. 46 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Wouldn’t Let Me Leave 入宫后，偏执帝王不许我出宫 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Not both virgins, not a strong heroine, a little angst early on, devoted love later] In the fourth year of the new emperor’s reign, Consort Duan died suddenly of an illness in the palace. At the time, Shen Jiafu was not yet fifteen. The Empress Dowager was from the Shen family. Half a year later, she summoned a Shen daughter to the palace to attend to her, claiming to be ill. Shen Jiafu traveled from Quzhou to the imperial capital. In public, she was gentle and well-behaved, like a charming flo 14.1kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds
47. 47 娘 The Empress Is Sweet and Innocent, and the Emperor Raises Her to the Top 娘娘单纯娇媚，陛下捧她上位 Sleepy Snail爱睡觉的蜗蜗Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted [A native heroine who's been good at acting since childhood] As the legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's household, Bai Ruoli had always gotten everything she wanted. But when the palace selection came, she was destined to enter the palace as a concubine. The palace had not only the Empress Dowager and the emperor, but also the empress, and then the emperor's favored consorts below her. Bai Ruoli wasn't intimidated. Her family background was excellent. As long as the emperor wasn't a devoted 5.6kReads8.4Score70514d adds
48. 48 小 Little Sweetheart! Soft and Irresistible! Both Tyrants Are in Love with Her 小娇娇！香软撩！两个暴君都爱她 Jade Beauty玉美人Ancient Romance451k WordsCompleted [Doll-faced, curvy, easygoing sweet girl vs. a tyrant with two personalities] [Both are each other’s first and only + doting romance + size difference + height difference + slight age gap] Song Yan is a special girl, so she knows a secret. The lofty emperor actually has two souls living inside him. His dominant personality is gentle and refined as jade, aloof and restrained, shrewd and calculating: a bona fide obsessive yandere. His secondary personality is volatile, unrestrained, brutal, and bl 5.8kReads9.2Score59614d adds
49. 49 读 Mind Reading? The Consort Reborn, and His Majesty Loves Her Even More 读心？贵妃重生，陛下更爱了 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [Bewitchingly beautiful consort x mind-reading emperor, devoted couple, female supporting character transmigrates into a book, mind-reading] In her previous life, Yun Tingruan was called a bewitching consort, but in truth she was a complete pushover. When the empress dowager accused her of monopolizing the emperor’s attention, she immediately arranged for other consorts to attend him. When the court ministers accused her of meddling in government affairs, she didn’t even dare glance at a memoria 3.6kReads8.7Score49814d adds
50. 50 妖 After Being Reborn, the Bewitching Consort Only Wants to Push the Tyrant to Improve Himself 妖妃重生后，只想督促暴君上进 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance420k WordsCompleted [Publication rights acquired] [Capricious, wicked, silly beauty vs. dark, obsessive-love maniac tyrant] [Palace intrigue, not a pure romance + doted on from the start + not a strong female lead + a lovesick, unstable woman and a deranged man drawn to each other] Yueli was the top courtesan at Chunfeng Pavilion. She didn't want to be sold to the demon-like general, so on the day she was to leave the brothel, she timidly tugged on the emperor's sleeve... She spent three years throwing her weight a 26.9kReads9.2Score3.1k14d adds

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