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. 51 出 The Night I Left the Palace, the Mad Emperor Took Me by Force 出宫当晚，被疯批帝王强取豪夺 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, delicate palace maid vs. cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is chaste + powerful male lead, weak female lead, and he’s completely unhinged + possessive love + a long road to winning her back] Yue Ling was a vain little palace maid. Hoping to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth, she seduced the emperor and worked tirelessly to win his favor, but still met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling saw things clearly. Rather than tread on thin ice in the de 25.5kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds
2. 52 梦 Dreamed I Was Poisoned to Death? The Wicked Consort Goes on a Rampage 梦到自己被毒死？恶毒贵妃杀疯了 Pour Me a Glass of Green Plum Wine来一杯青梅酒Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Not a pure romance + an all-villain cast + a heroine who kills + an indulgent hero + exclusive devotion from the start] [An aloof, ruthless, pleasure-seeking autocratic emperor vs. an arrogant, domineering, viciously cunning consort] Emperor Long'an had ruled for seven years. What people talked about most was his unusual hobby: keeping all kinds of fierce beasts and wild birds. Little did they know that the creatures who caught Emperor Long'an's interest were all in the harem's fighting ring. E 20kReads9.2Score2.1k14d adds
3. 53 娇 The Sweetheart Deliberately Seduces the Cold Emperor, and He Falls for Her 娇娇蓄意勾引，清冷帝王沦陷了 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + push and pull + seduction and rising to power + falling deeper at every step + devotion to one woman in the later story Loving her and knowing it + a man in power bowing his head for love * The short drama is out now. Search for “The Sweetheart Deliberately Seduces Him, and the Cold Emperor Falls” on Fanqie or Hongguo to watch the full series. * Pei Tingyue transmigrated into a book. She became a disposable consort in The Palace in Power. In the original story, she was simple-m 37.8kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds
4. 54 嘘 Shh! The Tyrant Is Secretly Spoiling His Little Sweetheart Again 嘘！暴君又在偷偷宠他的小娇娇 A Little Milk Kitty一只小奶喵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiaojiao, a genius alchemist with an overprotective older brother, was cherished and spoiled from childhood. But after failing to survive her tribulation, she transmigrated into a despised imperial consort, entrusted to the emperor by her dying brother after he saved the emperor’s life. The emperor gave her a cold look. “I can only be your brother. Don’t even think of me as anything else!” Yun Jiaojiao blinked, looking pitiful on the outside but secretly thrilled. She cautiously tested him 7.5kReads8.9Score79214d adds
5. 55 终 At Last, I Return to You 终复为卿 Jing Ershi京二十Ancient Romance130k WordsCompleted Anew, My Beloved (Part One) To protect you completely, I regret never saying it. A wish Tragic romance Complete: 32 chapters. Chapter 32, the finale and epilogue, recounts the lives of the main characters. The beginning of the story Later, she was Rou’er, and he was Erchuan. He wished her well: “May you soar like the phoenix, travel far and wide, and enjoy peace and happiness for the rest of your life!” She wished him well: “May every battle end safely and every dispatch bring news of victory; 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Emperor, childhood sweetheart, enemy, torture!

6. 56 贵 The Noble Lady Became Empress, and the Career-Driven Emperor Went on a Rampage 贵女为后，事业批帝王杀疯了 Stuffing the Cat塞猫猫Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Household and palace intrigue + both leads are each other's only love + ancient-era heroine + marriage before love + husband pursues his wife + emotional push and pull + everyone is clever, with some political scheming] The hunt begins in the middle-to-late stages; the earlier, slower-paced chapters focus mainly on the heroine's growth. Scheming, ruthless emperor × poised, pampered young lady from a noble family Cui Shaoyi was born into a noble family. Her aunt was the Empress Dowager, and the 670Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I'm not sure if they qualify as childhood sweethearts; they knew of each other for a long time but had never met. The female lead is the Empress Dowager's niece, and the male lead is her adopted son. The male lead is involved in political maneuvering with powerful families, forming an alliance with the female lead. She enters the palace for her family's sake and immediately becomes Empress. They fall in love during this process. It's a story of arranged marriage followed by love, emotional turmoil, and both leads being virgins—guaranteed sweetness.

7. 57 逞 Indulging 逞娇 Yuan Yuan原瑗Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Rugged Hero and Sweetheart, A Princess's Devoted Suitor] [Marriage First, Love Later, One True Pairing, Sweet Romance] As the most honored princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, Pei Heyu was raised from birth in a world of wealth and luxury. When she grew up, she associated only with princes, nobles, and members of eminent families. Those young ladies and gentlemen all came from households of immense wealth, dressed in bejeweled finery. They drank Mingqian Longjing tea worth a fortune, ate tribute p 11.7kReads8.9Score1.1k14d adds

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   The female lead is a proud and aloof princess, and the male lead is a frontier general. The story begins three years after their marriage, with the female lead going to the frontier to find the male lead. Everyone there is a native. The female lead is a delicate and sweet princess, proud but also sensible and considerate, with very strong moral principles. She even reflects on her mistakes. [What][What][What][What] Her maid is also incredibly capable, like an all-around assistant to a CEO. The male lead is a cunning and scheming general who falls in love with the female lead at first sight. He's very skilled at winning her over, and importantly, he's also very persuasive; he asks the female lead directly about anything he doesn't know.

8. 58 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 21.5kReads9.3Score2k14d adds
9. 59 倒 The Unlucky Little Empress Is Reborn Again 倒霉小皇后她又重生了 Shuo Shuo Shuo Shu硕硕硕黍Ancient Romance732k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Yu Yuan entered the palace at thirteen and became empress. At sixteen, she consummated her marriage with the emperor, and at seventeen, she gave birth to the crown prince. Her position was secure, and she alone held the emperor’s heart. Her life seemed perfect, yet it was filled with regrets. At thirty, she died mysteriously while carrying twins. After her death, the emperor, still short of forty, held her cold body and went white-haired overnight. The crown prince, who had 1.4kReads8.6Score12514d adds
10. 60 坏 The Wicked White Moonlight Is Reborn, and the Emperor Dotes on Her Even More! 坏种白月光重生后，帝王更宠了！ I Love Sugarcane我爱吃甘蔗Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + a scumbag heroine’s change of heart + turning over a new leaf + devoted to each other + a doting male lead] Meng Mingshu is reborn. In her previous life, she had the best husband in the world, yet she looked down on him at every turn. To get away from Xiao Yan, Meng Mingshu caused trouble every day and went out of her way to make things difficult for him. In the end, she not only abandoned Xiao Yan but indirectly caused his and their daughter’s deaths. After being reborn, Meng Mi 6kReads7.2Score56414d adds

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    The female protagonist is reborn and awakens to the truth; the male protagonist humbly loves her deeply. (Full of stars)

11. 61 病 The Sickly Crown Prince's Darling 病娇太子的掌中欢 Commander Fu傅司令Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghuan is a famously delicate beauty. She can't stand the cold or heat, wind or rain. She gasps for breath every few steps and coughs every few more. Her mother died young, her father disdains her, and after her fiancé breaks off their engagement, no one is willing to marry her. Then The Crown Prince, Fu Yunzhou, takes this fragile flower into the Eastern Palace. * Rumor has it that Crown Prince Fu Yunzhou is violent, avoids women, and loves nothing more than killing. When Shen Qinghuan m 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds
12. 62 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, Uncle, I Only Want to Take Advantage of You, is now streaming. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older Man Romance] [Sweet Everyday Romance] [Powerful CEO] [Lighthearted and Funny] [No Angst, No Saintly Heroine] [No Affair] [No Stand-In] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I'd come to ruin the event, but I smiled kindly and said, "We're family from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.3kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    The author's writing style deserves high praise; it flows incredibly smoothly and is effortless to read. Although the plot involves family feuds, it's not heavy at all; instead, the author makes it both funny and engaging. The romance between the male and female leads develops gradually, sweet without being cloying, and the ending is perfectly satisfying.

13. 63 归 The Way Home 归途 Xia Dayu夏大雨Two Male Leads191k WordsCompleted [Tao Dongling vs. Chen Zhaolai] [Top-Tier Novel + Two Male Leads + Urban Life + Everyday People + Hard Work + Happy Ending + Sweet Romance + Realistic] There’s a little shop along the route Tao Dongling has been driving lately, where you can park, eat, and stay the night. It’s pretty cheap and clean, and the owner is quiet, handling all the work inside and out by himself. Then one day, Tao Dongling said to the owner, “Brother Lai, every time I come here, I don’t want to leave.” Chen Zhaolai took 27.7kReads9.6Score3k14d adds
14. 64 二 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 Meat Bun Won't Eat Meat肉包不吃肉Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.9kReads9.7Score19.5k14d adds
15. 65 殿 Your Highness! The Hooligan Next Door Is Coming for Us 殿下！对门的女纨绔打过来了 I See You in Everything我看万物像你Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted Fan Shunhua, the legitimate daughter of the Fan family, is notorious throughout the capital for being someone you don't want to mess with. The first time she met the Third Prince, Xiao Jing, she was climbing over a wall to skip class, and planted her foot right on his forehead. With her shoe print still on his face, Xiao Jing sneered, “The General's household certainly has a unique idea of proper upbringing.” Fan Shunhua grabbed him by the collar and shoved him against the wall. “Would Your High 1Reads—Score314d adds

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    The male lead becomes an emperor, while the female lead was the legitimate daughter of a general's family before marrying him. Their relationship is one of love and conflict, but they ultimately unite to rule the entire nation.

16. 66 皇 The Emperor's One and Only Favorite Consort 皇上他独宠贵妃娘娘 Pomelo Sugar柚糖子Ancient Romance202k WordsCompleted 1v1, devoted to one another, non-strong female lead: the sweet everyday life of a scheming little consort and her childhood sweetheart, the emperor. She transmigrated, and she was a favored consort from the start? Yun Jingqi was totally fine with that. So what does it take to be the emperor's favorite? Of course, eat well, dress well, drink well, and make sure the emperor treats her well every single day! Yun Jingqi: “Your Majesty, I'm thirsty.” A cup of tea was placed before her. Yun Jingqi: “ 3.8kReads8.4Score32414d adds
17. 67 青 The Scent of Childhood Sweethearts: The Heir Has Been Plotting This for Ages 青梅嗅：世子他蓄谋已久 Jie Ximo杰西莫Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + young married couple + long-planned pursuit + mutual devotion and favoritism] [Brash, straightforward commandery princess × scheming, jealous heir to a noble title] The Princess Royal’s residence and the Prince of Zhenbei’s estate are separated by just one wall. From the moment Jiang Changning was born, Xie Yan gained a nemesis in this world. Whenever the two met, they could argue so loudly they’d bring down the rafters. Then one day, Jiang Changning was betrothed b 20.9kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts had been planning this for a long time.

18. 68 夫 Madam, the Heir Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 夫人，世子他蓄谋已久 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple, sweet romance, childhood friends] (Complete! Originally titled The Lady, the Heir Apparent Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time) [Scheming, doting heir apparent VS beautiful, high-maintenance heir apparent’s wife] Lu Zhaozhao, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yunyang’s household, is adored by her parents and protected by her older siblings. She has grown up in comfort, with everything going her way. At sixteen, Lu Zhaozhao is a peerless beauty, and the thre 26.8kReads9.2Score2.9k14d adds
19. 69 宫 Palace Intrigue Gone Wild 宫斗也疯狂 Capricorn Big Fish摩羯大鱼Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted [Sunshine Empress with a Sly Streak vs. Proud, Innocent Emperor] [Historical Setting + Light Comedy + Palace Intrigue + Subverting Expectations + Laugh-Out-Loud + Sweet Romance] “In broad daylight, beneath a clear sky, out in the open wilderness, the young lady of Chancellor Wen's family has knocked His Majesty flat!!!” Wen Zhishan is the daughter of the current chancellor. But she inherited none of her father's refinement or good manners. Instead, she's rough and impulsive, a notorious street t 894Reads9.2Score10314d adds

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    The first book is very interesting and different from other palace intrigue novels.

20. 70 暴 A Nouveau Riche Falls for the Crown Prince of the Capital’s Elite, but Are They Really a Match? 暴发户爱上京圈太子爷，怎会般配 Wu Ximo吾西墨Modern Romance583k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [The print edition is now available under the title A Love That Came Too Late] [Rekindled Romance + Regretful Pursuit + One-on-One Romance] Main characters: Gu Shiyu and Chu Yao Synopsis: In her senior year of high school, Chu Yao, whose family had recently struck it rich, fell in love at first sight with Gu Shiyu, the new transfer student! From that day on, she shamelessly pursued him with unwavering persistence and a heart full of joy! When she learned he was from the capital, Jing C 32.8kReads7.3Score30.7k14d adds

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    So cute! Highly recommend! [KISS][Adoration][Flying kiss]

21. 71 醉 Drunk on the Begonia Blossoms of Beijing 醉京棠 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted "A carefree black-lotus beauty and the jealous, unhinged Prince Ning" "Both devoted only to each other + married first, fell in love later + play the pig to eat the tiger + a little pursuit-after-the-breakup drama" Yun Jingtang, the legitimate daughter of a Duke's household, has skin as fair as snow and beauty beyond compare. She is famous for being gentle and delicate, but in truth, she runs the Gold-Gathering Pavilion single-handedly, is shrewd in her dealings, and knows everything happening a 6.2kReads9.0Score70214d adds

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    Yun Jingtang, the legitimate daughter of a military family, returns with a secret imperial edict, strategizing against the undercurrents of the court; the cold-faced Prince Ning, Jun Yanjing, conceals his true strength, commanding the secret police of the capital. The two form an alliance by chance, one plotting power, the other intimidating the court. Amidst the turbulent times, they test each other, join forces to break through the impasse, and together compose an epic of political intrigue and strategic brilliance.

22. 72 藏 After Hiding a Beauty in the Palace, His Majesty Has Ulterior Motives 藏娇入宫后，陛下他图谋不轨 Leisurely Peach Blossoms桃花闲闲Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (Main story complete) [A clear-headed cousin who seems prim and obedient but hides her true abilities vs. an emperor who appears noble and righteous but is actually scheming, obsessive, and domineering] [Mutual devotion + healing + personal growth] Shen Minghe was once the freest bird in Jiangnan, and later the most obedient young lady in the Changping Marquis’s household. She never wanted to provoke anyone. All she wanted was a peaceful life. But the Prince of Yu repeatedly threatened her mot 20.8kReads8.8Score2.6k14d adds

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    The first book features a noblewoman from a prominent family in Jiangnan as the female lead and a domineering and obsessive emperor as the male lead. He schemes to get the female lead into the palace and secretly paves the way for her to rise to the top and become empress [smirk]. Despite being the supreme ruler, he dotes on the female lead exclusively!

23. 73 团 Everyone’s Favorite: Father, Mother Has Gone to the Cold Palace Again 团宠：父皇，娘亲又去冷宫了 Lu Yan Qiqi鹿言七七Ancient Romance615k WordsCompleted [Doted on by everyone + adorable baby + a real child + tyrant + no brainpower + fictional setting + sweet pampering + lighthearted] Zhou Zhaonuan is born in the Cold Palace. When she is four, her mother tells her that if she doesn’t cling to her father, their whole family will die. So the little dumpling gathers all her courage, climbs into the Golden Throne Hall, and fearlessly grabs the leg of the tyrant who kills without batting an eye, shouting, “I’m not a bastard! I’m your child!” The tyra 685Reads6.6Score10014d adds

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    Watching period dramas

24. 74 我 I'm the Mad Eldest Princess. What's Wrong with Being a Little Evil? 我，疯批长公主，恶毒亿点怎么了 Little Cangjiao Hall小仓角殿Ancient Romance260k WordsOngoing [The rating is low because it just came out, but it’ll rise] #Unhinged yandere#Mutual firsts#Multiple male love interests and romantic chaos#Pure wish fulfillment#Comments-on-screen#Golden finger On her wedding day, Sheng Changyuan stepped into a lotus pond and got herself a stream of comments. After learning she was the villainess, and that she was destined to be torn apart by five horses… She ripped off her veil. The groom cheated on her? Cut it off! The sweet heroine? Slap her in the mouth! S 40Reads8.4Score11114d adds

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    Hmm, this probably belongs to...

25. 75 快 Quick Transmigration: I’m Cannon Fodder in a Novel with a Botched Ending 快穿之我在烂尾小说做炮灰 Sponge Isn't Very Yellow海绵不太黄Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [1v1 or 1vN + System + exclusive love + multiple worlds + immersive quick transmigration] Tong Anle was an average employee at the Quick Transmigration Bureau. For years, she had made her living playing the drunk wife in explicit novels, working diligently without getting much credit, but certainly earning her keep. Then one day, the strongest System, 002, sought her out and offered to bind with her and send her into unfinished novel worlds as a supporting female character, where she would chang 101Reads—Score714d adds

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    The second world of this book features a male protagonist who is a crown prince. He falls in love with the female protagonist at first sight and then again at second sight. He treats her well, as well as her family, and they are destined to be together forever.

26. 76 贵 The Imperial Noble Consort Is Arrogant, and the Emperor Spoils Her Without Restraint 贵妃她嚣张跋扈，皇帝宠到没边 Yun Liu Yue云鎏月Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted [Flirtatious Consort vs. Love-Struck Emperor + Both Leads Are Chaste + Face-Slapping and Punishing Scum + No Suffering in Silence] Su Heyao, daughter of the prime minister, has enjoyed the emperor's favor exclusively ever since entering the palace. In just six months, she rose from an obscure concubine to the rank of Noble Consort, living in splendor and throwing her weight around in the imperial harem. That is, until the Noble Consort, beloved above all others, personally killed the emperor's w 10.6kReads7.9Score1k14d adds
27. 77 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 77.1kReads9.5Score7.9k14d adds
28. 78 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 79.6kReads9.5Score8.9k14d adds
29. 79 娇 Jiaojiao, You Are My Springtime Splendor 娇娇，你是朕的春和景明 The Light from the Other Side彼方的光Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted Reborn / Imperial Consort / Only One Loved / Both Leads Pure / The Wife-Chasing Crematorium / Mutual Scheming In her brother's study, Su Wanning stumbles upon the emperor as he's changing clothes. One careless mistake, and he has her at his mercy. Under Xiao Yu's coercion, Su Wanning enters the palace and becomes the Imperial Consort, second only to the empress and favored above all others in the harem. Three years of affection make Su Wanning fall completely in love with Xiao Yu, the lofty empe 1kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts, both are virgins, the male lead is super fond of them.

30. 80 宸 Peaceful Splendor 宸宁昭华 I See You in Everything我看万物像你Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted Shen Qingning, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Rites, entered the palace at sixteen as a Jieyu consort. She thought the inner palace was a place without love, never knowing that years earlier, on a rainy day, the packet of osmanthus cakes she offered had already found its way into the young emperor’s heart. From Jieyu consort to empress, she weathered schemes, betrayal, and life-and-death trials. She shed her innocence and learned the ways of power, yet never lost sight of who she was 10Reads—Score114d adds

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    The female protagonist is summoned to the palace by imperial decree, beginning her life within the royal court. From naive and innocent to wielding great power, she co-creates the world with the emperor, has many adorable children, and ultimately finds true love for him. Highly recommended!!

31. 81 团 The Jiang Family's Beloved Little Daughter Can Work Immortal Magic 团宠之蒋家小女会仙法 March in Fragrant Bloom三月含芳菲Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Space + Cultivation + Farming + Beloved by the whole family + Medicine Big news! Big news! The people of Qingzhou spread the word far and wide. The Jiang clan of Xijindu, where no girl had been born in two hundred years, had welcomed a baby girl. They say the little girl was born blessed with tremendous good fortune. On the day she was born, rain fell from the heavens upon the land, which had suffered a prolonged drought. A few days after her birth, the family elders went hunting in the mountain 54.4kReads9.5Score5.1k14d adds

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    The beloved childhood sweetheart, male lead is an emperor, female lead is a princess, and there's a slight cultivation element.

32. 82 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. 20.4kReads7.7Score1.9k14d adds

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    The male lead in the first book might not be present, so if you want to read it, it's best not to exceed two hundred chapters, otherwise the author will be incredibly frustrated. The second book is still available for now, and I haven't found any major flaws.

33. 83 惊 What?! Her Biological Father Is the Richest Man in the Country 惊了！她亲生爸爸竟然是全国首富 Pumpkin Balls南瓜丸子Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Abusing Scum + Everyone's Darling + Face-Slapping Wish-Fulfillment + An Assertive, Dazzling Female Lead] In her previous life, she was destroyed by those who killed her family, and died full of hatred! Reborn, she is told that she was switched at birth with the Jiang family's daughter. Now that the real heiress has returned, she is thrown out and expected to live a hard, impoverished life. But who could have guessed... her supposedly poor parents are heirs to the Yan Group and the Shen Group! T 1.9kReads8.7Score32314d adds
34. 84 说 I Was Supposed to Be a Doormat, So Why Does the Emperor Remember Everything? 说好当受气包，怎么皇帝有记忆？ Late Branches at Dawn杳杳枝晚Ancient Romance258k WordsOngoing [Looks delicate and plays the victim, but is a fearsome flower × scheming emperor who retains his memories after reloading] (An antagonistic imperial couple, a reloading power fantasy, father-daughter affection, and a romance that grows sweeter by the day) Chu Mingzhao is the capital's most fearsome beauty. She can shatter a stone lion with one punch. But her unscrupulous father tricked her into entering the palace, where she was bound to a [System for Playing the Victim]. Little Four: Host, yo 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They were enemies since childhood, and their feud only intensified after entering the palace.

35. 85 竹 Childhood Sweethearts, Part 1 竹马弄青梅1 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted In the depths of spring that year, eight-year-old Liu Qingzhi was chasing a golden phoenix butterfly in the garden of the Assistant Minister of Works' residence when she accidentally ran into a young man. She did not know that with that collision, she had entered the heart of the future emperor, who would love her devotedly for a lifetime. He is Gu Jingyu, the most honored prince of the Great Qi Kingdom, steady in temperament and devoted to all under heaven. She is Liu Qingzhi, daughter of the A 18Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is an emperor, and the female lead is his childhood sweetheart. However, the female lead was previously the crown prince's betrothed. Due to the sudden death of the crown prince, the third prince ascended the throne and directly made the female lead his empress. The male lead had been in love with her for many years and had been plotting against her for a long time.

36. 86 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 47.7kReads9.5Score6.1k14d adds

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    These are all good.

37. 87 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 41.2kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds
38. 88 帝 The Emperor Has No Heart, Yet His Cool and Elegant Noble Consort Has Her Ways 帝本无心，怎奈清冷贵妃手段高 My Cat Is Called Huabei我的猫叫花呗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Cool, seductive fox beauty vs. a carefree, womanizing emperor] [The heroine is the true daughter, driven by revenge and ambition: a scheming beauty, sweet on the outside but ruthless within, and far from virtuous. This is an unconventional palace-intrigue story focused on winning hearts. The hero is not chaste. Later, he desperately tries to win her back. The overall tone is sweet, and the romance becomes one-on-one in the latter half.] Until the age of five, Changyu Jiao was the legitimate da 8.8kReads9.4Score1k14d adds
39. 89 表 One Wave from My Cousin, and the Emperor Is Hooked 表妹一招手帝王钓成狗 The Honest Young Master不虚公子Ancient Romance742k WordsCompleted [Reborn + a little palace intrigue + devoted couple + cousins] In her previous life, Chu Tang took advantage of being the emperor's cousin to throw her weight around in the harem. She not only punished lower-ranking consorts at will, but also showed no respect for the empress. She was spoiled and foolish, but thanks to the emperor's favor, she never caused anyone's death. Then a newcomer named Su Yurong entered the palace and gradually won more of the emperor's affection. Driven by jealousy, Chu 385Reads6.1Score—14d adds
40. 90 和 After Our Divorce, I Married the Emperor with My Child 和离后我带崽嫁给了皇帝 Diwubai第五白Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A delicate young wife x a devoted, scheming emperor. The heroine is reborn; there is a ten-year age gap. The hero has a secret identity early on. Both are inexperienced in love, and it has a happy ending.] Shuyin has a secret: though she lives under the same roof as her husband’s family, her marriage is unconsummated. Then someone plots against her, and through a twist of fate she becomes pregnant without knowing who the father is. In her previous life, she endured endless hardship and lay sic 1.4kReads9.1Score23014d adds
41. 91 宠 The Favorite Consort’s Dilemma: So Many Charming Cousins 宠妃难为：表妹如此多娇 Gu Legu古乐古Ancient Romance207k WordsOngoing How do you become a worthy favorite consort? Should you be gentle and virtuous, a flower who knows how to soothe his heart? Or breathtakingly beautiful and talented in every art? Sorry, Shen Linglong is none of those things. All she has is a keen and clever heart, enough to keep the emperor firmly in her grasp. Li Xuanjing was precocious and shrewd. From childhood, he held himself to the standards of a wise ruler. His childhood friend and cousin was foolish and domineering, but she was devot —Reads—Score16114d adds
42. 92 重 Reborn to Discover I Was the Tyrant's Beloved White Moonlight 重生发现我是暴君心尖白月光 Jiu Shushu九书书Ancient Romance151k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste, One-on-One Romance + Reborn for Revenge + A Villainous Tyrant Dotes on His Wife + She Dotes on Him + Satisfying and Sweet + Second Chances] Bai Qingge was reborn. She returned to the imperial palace three years in the past, back to the side of Xiao Jinglan, the tyrant everyone avoided. In her previous life, she thought Xiao Jinglan had forced her into marriage and claimed her against her will, and she hated him with all her heart. But she never imagined that the ones who had truly 87Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book was pretty good [laughs][laughs] The second book was also okay.

43. 93 天EN The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师 Light of the Dao道之光Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself. 672.6kReads9.6Score138.4k14d adds
44. 94 思 Siyi Blossoms, Deep Affection in the Martial World 思怡花开，江湖情深 Xi Ya曦呀Ancient Romance44k WordsOngoing Abandoned cruelly by her stepmother at birth, the heroine is sought for years by her two young brothers. Little do they know that she was rescued by the leader of the martial arts world and raised into a beautiful young lady with a wealth of skills. She happens to meet a prince from another kingdom, and they secretly fall for each other. When her family finally finds her, the doors to happiness open as well. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 95 乖 The Sweet, Obedient Girl Is Reborn, and the Capital's Young Master Falls for Her 乖乖妹宝重生，京圈太子爷沦陷了 Tong, Just One Tong桐一个桐Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Rebirth × sweet romance × six-year age gap × wealthy family × long-planned romance × faithful couple × happy ending × adored by the whole family] [Sweet, gentle heroine × bad-boy heir with a sharp tongue] [Pessimistic, earth-sign Virgo heroine vs. a man who never overthinks, kills whoever crosses him, and can’t be driven away] Yan Buyu was reborn, and swore she would change the miserable fate she’d suffered in her previous life. As long as she stayed close to her powerful backers, she had nothi 28.7kReads8.8Score3.4k14d adds
46. 96 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Sweet and Fierce, and the Lovesick Crown Prince Dotes on Her 青梅又奶又凶，病娇太子爷超宠她 One Day, a Billion有朝亿日Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] [Childhood sweethearts + sweet romance + school life + his everyday devotion to protecting her] [An adorably sweet, silly, soft little darling x a genuinely unhinged, uncompromisingly obsessive yandere demon king] Jiang Xian had three things going for her since childhood: she was brave, strong, and had a huge appetite. She had a brain, too, just not much of one. The little girl had two great loves in life. Love number one: food. Love number two: Shen Yan. The beautifu 33.2kReads8.1Score2.7k14d adds
47. 97 当 When a 985 University Slacker Becomes the Top-Tier Star of a Scandal 当985咸鱼穿成瓜田顶流后 A Daydreaming Sheep1爱幻想的羊1Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted {One-on-one romance + supermarket space + gossip + inner thoughts + lying flat + everyone’s favorite} Su Miaomiao’s life story could only have been written by the King of Hell while drunk. A corporate drone from a top university, she somehow became a new arrival in the underworld after being accidentally struck by a kitchen knife while munching on a melon by the roadside. Even more absurdly, the Black and White Guards of the Underworld accidentally erased the rest of her lifespan, even though it 4Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 98 皇 The Emperor's Brother Above: Childhood Sweethearts Win the Emperor's Heart 皇兄在上：竹马情牵入帝怀 User59707341用户59707341Ancient Romance534k WordsOngoing (Newly rated, score is expected to rise) Sweet historical romance + childhood sweethearts + devoted to each other + happy ending (seven-year age gap) + heroine isn't a strong, domineering type She was the niece of the regent's wife. Bearing the title of princess, she entered the palace's red walls. For the next ten years, he taught her to hold a brush and paint phoenixes, and protected her from the hidden arrows of palace intrigue. She became the only light in Zhao Jingyan's long, lonely years. 1Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    This book features childhood sweethearts who grew up together. The male lead is a prince, and the female lead was a princess as a child and an empress as an adult. It's a sweet and gentle romance, a slow and steady love story, not a strong female lead story, but very sweet and doting. No melodramatic plot twists.

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