Any Palace-Intrigue Novels With a Truly Virtuous Empress and a Favored Consort as the Female Lead? 有没有皇后真的贤良淑德，女主是宠妃的宫斗文，

1. 1 王 A Concubine’s Daily Struggle to Stay Alive in the Prince’s Manor 王府侍妾的苟命日常 Panda Little Moneybags熊猫小财迷Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Intense Household Intrigue + A Touch of Ensemble Cast + Plot-Driven + Everyone Has Eight Hundred Schemes] After transmigrating into the body of a concubine in the Prince of Jing's residence, Xie Run only wants to live in peace and, ideally, reach a hundred years old. At first, everything in the prince's residence is orderly. The prince shares his favor equally, the princess consort's position is secure, and the secondary consorts and concubines know their place. Who could have guessed that ever 22.7kReads9.1Score2.2k14d adds

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   Oh, Empress, oh Empress!!! Without you, my heart is filled with unease!!!

2. 2 却 Yet You Betrayed the Spring's Grace 却负春恩 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available. Search for Ascending to the Clouds on any platform to buy] [Original titles: Ascending to the Clouds / Loathing the Vermilion Walls] [High-IQ Palace Intrigue + Pure-Hatred Heroine + No Disposable Characters] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger] [The blurb doesn’t do it justice. Please go read the story] How do you become an emperor’s favorite concubine? A prestigious family? A good education? A gentle, respectful, modest, and accommodating nature? Unfor 25.8kReads9.2Score3.2k14d adds

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   "Disgusted by the Red Walls" is a must-watch! A scheming beauty meets a two-faced emperor, a master of manipulation, and a tale of palace intrigue and revenge. After three years in the palace, a lowly maid transforms into a favored concubine, ruthless and defiant. The heroine's every move is calculated, while the hero's contrasting personality is incredibly sweet. High-energy throughout, you'll regret not watching! Plus, the empress is fantastic; it feels like a dual-female lead relationship with the heroine!

3. 3 贵 The Imperial Consort Is Ravishingly Beautiful, but All She Wants Is Power and Wealth 贵妃千娇百媚，只求权势富贵 Fujiwara Tofu藤原豆腐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A mad, obsessive emperor with jealousy to spare x a consort who has renounced love and walled off her heart] [One-on-one romance + both reborn + devoted to each other in body and heart, in both lives] One-line summary: A story about an emperor who lost the love of his life, and how he slowly teaches the woman he loves to understand love, jealousy, anger, and longing. As the eldest son born to the empress, Qi Junyi was born to privilege. He seized power in his youth, was named crown princ 10.6kReads8.1Score64414d adds

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   Looking at this, it just finished airing recently. I started watching it before it even finished, and it's super good! The male lead is utterly smitten with the female lead. Even before the female lead starts vying for the emperor's favor in the harem, he's already chasing after her. I highly recommend it! If you've read it, feel free to discuss the plot in the comments! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

4. 4 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 15kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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   Both of these are palace intrigue novels. The female protagonists vie for the emperor's favor but never harm innocent lives. In front of the male protagonist, the emperor, she is understanding, unassuming, and devoted to him. In the first book, the female protagonist and the empress have a relatively harmonious relationship; she even saved the empress's life.

5. 5 长 Changye Wuyue 长烨无月 Awakening at Ten夢醒十分Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A princess sent away for a political marriage × an obsessive crown prince and emperor] [Tragic romance] (The comic adaptation is now available.) A general dies in battle, and a princess is sent far away to marry for peace. The young man who had been her childhood sweetheart remained forever on the battlefield in the desert. As a princess of her nation, she was sent far away to Great Jin for a political marriage. The desert battlefield claimed the young General Zhou, while the bright and spiri 29.3kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds

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   The concubines in the harem all became like sisters; the male lead only loved the female lead, but the female lead only loved the deceased second male lead.

6. 6 清 A Qing Dynasty Transmigration with Plenty of Golden Fingers 清穿之金手指多多 The Taoist Priest's Favorite Is Lychees道长偏爱荔枝Ancient Romance767k WordsCompleted For content warnings, skip to the end of Chapter One. Lots of golden fingers. The heroine uses them to become beautiful and have children. The male lead's presence varies, and it's unclear how much romance there will be. In some worlds she is the sole favorite, while in others she is not. This book is entirely set in the Qing dynasty, with no other eras, though it may include stories based on TV dramas set in the Qing, such as Empresses in the Palace. World One: Consort Mao, Song World Two: Cons 6.5kReads9.0Score42514d adds

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   An unconventional romance novel where the female protagonist fulfills her wish, remains clear-headed and doesn't vie for the emperor's favor, keeping the empress lucid and virtuous.

7. 7 岁 Years in the Palace 岁岁宫阙 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted Liu Yuetang was sent to a country estate by her legitimate mother the day she was born. When she came of age, her older half-sister gave up her chance to enter the palace because of a dream, stole her match, and spent the night with her betrothed. Liu Yuetang went along with it and decided to enter the palace to carve out a bright future for herself. Once inside, she kept a low profile, learned the arts of the bedchamber, and mastered the art of playing hard to get, pouting coquettishly, and put 10.7kReads8.9Score1.4k14d adds

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   I highly recommend this book. The Empress is wonderful, and the female lead... Well, it's just so enjoyable to read. There's palace intrigue involved. You absolutely must read it!

8. 8 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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   The female protagonist in this book is absolutely clear-headed. It's not a story about two virgins (both are innocent and pure), but it's all very plausible and logical. It's a pretty good palace intrigue novel; even though I read it a long time ago, it still leaves a deep impression.

9. 9 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

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   I really enjoyed it. It was my first time reading this type of novel, and the tug-of-war between the male and female leads was incredibly captivating. I was totally shipping them! Their romance was exceptionally well-written! So addictive! I really loved it! I rarely see such a charmingly dramatic yet subtly seductive feel! None of the other stories I've read about dramatic characters have this level of captivating charm! The female lead is very clear-headed and doesn't get caught up in her feelings for the male lead. Even if it's just acting, or her attraction to his appearance, it makes me, as a reader, feel like it could become real. Moreover, the female lead is always a favored concubine, and the empress is capable and genuinely virtuous. When the female lead's son and the empress's son competed for the crown prince position, I thought they were going to fight, but the male lead had always favored the female lead's son, and later the empress realized her mistake and the fight didn't happen. Finally, if you want to read a female lead who is arrogant, eloquent, and always clear-headed, I highly recommend this book.

10. 10 直 The Bold Consort Flirts with the Emperor, and He Begs for Cuddles Every Day 直球贵妃撩帝王，他竟日日求贴贴 Baby Little Ball北鼻小丸Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [Just got a rating, and it’ll slowly go up from here~ Welcome, everyone!] [Palace intrigue, not an innocent romance] [Sweet romance; the male lead falls early and dotes on her exclusively after about ten chapters] [A clever, brave, strong, stunning beauty who speaks her mind × a clingy, love-struck puppy of an emperor] Shen Chaoying opened her eyes to find herself sitting in the sedan chair taking her to the emperor’s bedchamber. She looked around and nearly fainted on the spot. Thanks for askin 997Reads8.8Score13214d adds

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    The Empress is so virtuous ('▽') She's the female lead's ideal woman, haha! The female lead is absolutely the most favored concubine! Truly so!! The Emperor is obsessed with her, and the Empress is just as doting!! The female lead has such a great personality! She walks the palace like a crab! Everyone has a mouth, so there are no misunderstandings!!! 😆😆 The author's writing is excellent!! The emotional descriptions are very delicate, subtle and nuanced, drawing the reader in without them even realizing it. There aren't many dramatic events, but all the plot holes are filled, and the twists and turns are handled very well! I don't know why the rating is so low, maybe it's because it's a new book? Highly recommended!!

11. 11 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

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    This book is really good. Each character has their own unique traits, the characters are well-developed, and the plot is coherent.

12. 12 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

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    In short, it's a story about a male protagonist who's obsessed with love and uses his own self-deception to win over the female lead. He thinks she's head over heels in love with him, but that's not actually the case. Just read this book, it's super sweet!

13. 13 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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    A spoiled and charming concubine meets a gentle yet cunning emperor. From the start, their exclusive favor is locked in. The emperor's words, "You only have me now," have driven everyone crazy! Watch as a reborn concubine tears apart a treacherous girl and embarks on a mutually devoted relationship with the emperor. A feast of palace intrigue and sweet romance! [Bookmark this!]

14. 14 帝 The Emperor's Cherished Consort 帝王娇宠 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted [Not a pure-love couple / not a strong heroine / weak heroine / little palace intrigue / slight angst early on, exclusive devotion later] Shu Li began having frequent dreams after she was transferred from the Hall of Sacred Books to serve the emperor. In them, a tall man stood not far from her. The first time their eyes met, she woke with a start. The second time she saw his face, he grabbed her by the throat and frightened her. The day after waking from the dream, she suddenly realized that 8.1kReads9.2Score86914d adds

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    This novel about the Empress is very good. Even after the Empress died, the female lead still argued with the Emperor. The Empress was actually quite pitiful, to be honest.

15. 15 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

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    This empress is truly the most virtuous and exemplary woman I've ever read. Although the emperor dotes on the female lead, the empress never becomes jealous or does anything to harm others. She remains true to herself, fulfilling her duties as a wife and mother, and respecting her responsibilities as the mother of the nation.

16. 16 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Became the Frail Moonlight of the Entire Imperial Harem 穿越后我成了全后宫的病弱白月光 Si Qian and Porridge司千和粥Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted Rising star Wan Lai'er transmigrates overnight and becomes Wan Jiaojiao, a palace lady who died just after entering the imperial palace of the Great Jin dynasty. With her “bounce back from the brink, refill the mana bar” skill, Wan Jiaojiao isn't afraid of a thing. As long as she's still breathing, she can't die. What?! The horse beside the Empress Dowager has bolted? Wan Jiaojiao says, “Leave it to me!” The Empress Dowager declares, “Jiaojiao saved my life. I want to see who in the harem dares 2.7kReads9.3Score40314d adds

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    The female lead, the favored concubine, and the empress are not vicious.

17. 17 贵 The Merciless Imperial Consort, the Tyrant Who Hands Her the Knife 贵妃娘娘心狠手辣，暴君他递刀 Late Summer, Not Yet Over夏末未余Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Both leads faithful and powerful + one true pairing + male lead has concubines + dotes on her exclusively from the start + a little palace intrigue and political scheming + System plays a minor role + fast-paced + no brainless tropes + no over-the-top drama + happy ending] [Brutal, calculating tyrant + absolutely rational, breathtakingly beautiful consort] Ye Xiyin has traveled through three thousand worlds and finally reaches the world of her last mission. Then the System tells her to sell her 2.3kReads9.1Score27214d adds
18. 18 二 Two Boys and a Girl: The Lucky Maid Has a Feel-Good Novel’s Script 二子一女：好孕丫鬟手拿爽文剧本 Spring in My Sleeve袖里春Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Extra chapters updating) [Fake sweet-and-innocent, truly villainous heroine + play the pig to eat the tiger + inner-courtyard intrigue first, palace intrigue later + not a perfectly faithful couple + all that matters is having fun + happy ending] Xie Linyuan, the Liang dynasty's nobleman of a different surname, was illustrious and unmatched in the world. While away on campaign, he was ambushed by treacherous men and saved from death by Yan Yiyu, the daughter of an imperial merchant. After retur 2.1kReads8.0Score20114d adds
19. 19 报 Report: The Noble Consort Eloped with the Empress, Guidebook in Hand 报告，贵妃带着攻略和皇后私奔了 The Fish’s Search知鱼之寻Two Female Leads479k WordsCompleted [Dual Rebirth + No Male Lead + Sweet Romance, One-on-One] Two female leads, both devoted, with mutual trust and a love that goes both ways. Neither heroine is a saint. If you like silly, sweet heroines, this isn't for you. There are scenes involving manipulation, so if you can't stand that, move along. A calculating empress who hides her dark side versus a tea-talking consort on quick-transmigration missions When Jiang Qingwu first transmigrated into a book, she thought she could rely on her gol 7.3kReads9.5Score1.1k14d adds
20. 20 贤 The Worthy Consort Is Still Taking It Easy Today 贤妃今天也在咸鱼 Misty Clear Melody渺渺清音Ancient Romance625k WordsCompleted In the harem of Emperor Chenyuan of the Great Jin, there is a dignified and gentle empress, a charming and lovely Noble Consort, a peerlessly beautiful Consort Li, and a clever, kindhearted Consort Hui. Talented women abound, and the competition is fierce. Han Shuyi looks left and right, but can't find a niche for herself as Worthy Consort. Oh, well. Competing for favor now and then while choosing to lie flat the rest of the time: that's the real truth of life in the harem. * As emperor, Meng Ti 21.5kReads8.2Score2k14d adds

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    A lazy, virtuous concubine versus a reborn emperor—a twist of fate leads to a triumphant reversal! "The Virtuous Concubine is a Lazybones Today Too" is absolutely amazing! Note!!! The one reborn is the female lead's son!!! 😋

21. 21 帝 The Emperor and Empress Fight Every Day to See Who Dies First 帝后每天互殴，看谁先死 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.3M WordsOngoing Feng Xing is the daughter of Chu Xi’s Grand Marshal, who commands an army of four hundred thousand. Shen Feng has been emperor for just two years. Shen Feng is utterly depraved, ruthless, and cruel. To secure his throne, he decides to marry Feng Xing and make her empress. First, he will fake her death to lure her father to the capital for the funeral. Then he will wipe out her entire family and take control of the Chu Xi army. Feng Xing is a fierce, accomplished warrior who takes whatever she wa 34.9kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds

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    Lacking sufficient cultural understanding, one can only exclaim "Beautiful! Beautiful!"

22. 22 三 Three Journeys Through Past and Present: This Marquess's Pampered Concubine Won't Be One Anymore 三穿古今，这侯门娇妾她不当了 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance274k WordsCompleted [Timid and cowardly at first, grows stronger over time] [Three journeys between past and present] [No male lead; the heroine will strike back in the end] Meng Yanran is a merchant’s daughter and a concubine in a marquis’s household. With no one to rely on and forced to trade on her beauty, she is meek and timid. In the marquis’s household, where rules are strict, she thought this was all her life would ever be. But one day, she woke up to find she had traveled to the modern world… Zhou Boyuan o 1.7kReads8.9Score11314d adds

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    Trust me, this bag is gorgeous.

23. 23 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 265.2kReads9.6Score31k14d adds

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    Highly recommend!!! 💕💕

24. 24 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds
25. 25 贵 The Noble Consort Is Stunning, and Both Emperor and Empress Fight to Spoil Her 贵妃娘娘真绝色，惹得帝后争相宠 Returning South南归Ancient Romance600k WordsCompleted Yao Ying saves a stranger, never expecting him to be Ying Heng, the emperor’s eldest son. After waking, Ying Heng falls for Yao Ying at first sight. He showers her with concern day after day, and eventually wins her heart. Then he comes to the Yao residence to ask for her hand as his principal consort. Her mother tells her he is no good for her, but she ignores the objections and insists on marrying him. Yet just before he is due to marry her, he takes Su Wanrou, the eldest daughter of Chancello 4.9kReads9.2Score60314d adds

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    The female lead is the emperor's favorite from the moment she enters the palace; even the empress wants to steal her away.

26. 26 重 Reborn, I Outwit a Scumbag and Find Love 重生后，智斗渣男遇到爱 Round Little Doll娃娃圆滚滚Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted Classic historical romance + reborn, revenge, and face-slapping + toxic scumbags stuck together + woman disguised as a man + a prince pursues his wife Li Qingyue is the only daughter of the wealthiest family in Xuanzhou Prefecture. Before her parents died in an accident, they arranged for her to marry Lin Mengzhou, a poor scholar. In her previous life, she spared no effort or expense to help her fiancé rise to the top and become the third-place scholar. She thought her patience had finally pai 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    1. In her past life, Li Qingyue used all her money and connections to support a promising scholar, only to be devoured and left without descendants. Reborn, she only wants to cling to her powerful backer and live for the one who loves her, laughing at the scumbag who makes a fool of himself. 2. [Slightly overpowered, ancient romance + growth story + inescapable fate + ultimate dream fulfillment] Liu Meixiang, the only princess of the Haoyue Dynasty, was exiled to a remote mountain village for ten years due to a prophecy, suffering endless bullying from childhood. After being injured and her soul left her body, she was "reborn." Her only dream in this life is to travel the world, but the gears of fate never seem to let her go, one thing after another crashing down on her. Since she can't escape, she'll grit her teeth and face it. "But please don't point fingers and try to control my life!" "I don't cause trouble, but I'm not afraid of trouble. I'll meet force with force." Those demons and monsters, get out of my way! My life, my rules!

27. 27 再 Keep It Up and This Lady Quits! 再吵本姑娘不干了！ Round Little Doll娃娃圆滚滚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A Touch of a Golden Finger, Historical Romance, A Journey of Growth, An Inescapable Sense of Fate, Dreams Finally Come True] Liu Meixiang, the only grand princess of the Haoyue Dynasty, was exiled to a remote mountain village for ten years because of a prophecy. Bullied from childhood, she was later injured and her soul left her body. When she awoke, she had been reborn. Her only dream in this life is to travel the world, but the wheels of fate refuse to leave her alone. One thing after anothe 2Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 28 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.3kReads9.2Score95314d adds
29. 29 挺 She Enters the Palace Pregnant, and the Minister's Wife Cries in the Emperor's Arms 挺孕肚进宫，臣妻钻陛下怀里哭 Picking Green for the Consort取青妃白Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Alluring and Seductive Minister's Wife VS Lovesick, Possessive Emperor Who Falls for Her Step by Step (The Emperor Steals His Minister's Wife, Palace Intrigue, Not Devoted to Each Other, He Dotes on Her from Start to Finish)] The emperor thinks Jiang Yirou is hopelessly in love with him. Little does he know, she is only playing him with her clever schemes. - In her previous life, she was forced to drink an abortifacient. Her husband's principal wife sneered, “A lowly concubine carrying twins d 7.5kReads8.7Score83614d adds
30. 30 皇 The Empress Is the Very Model of Virtue 皇后她贤良淑德 A Grain of Moonlight一粒月亮Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted A huge scandal rocked the imperial palace. The emperor had brought his younger brother’s widow, who had been widowed for three years, into the palace. And she was very visibly pregnant. The whole palace buzzed with gossip. As empress, I couldn’t escape it either. My personal maid grumbled, “Your Majesty, this is outrageous.” But I remained unmoved. I couldn’t care less where the emperor’s heart lay. Because my husband had been dead for a long time. —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 31 本 I Am the Very Model of a Virtuous Consort 本宫贤良淑德 The Rabbit's Knife兔子的刀Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Perfectly Composed, Performative Big Sister VS Sweet, Simple, Big-Bear Little Brother] Wu Mingli spent decades fighting for survival in the imperial palace. After being reborn by sheer luck, she chose to marry a prince who was expected to die young. All she had to do was wait for her husband to die for his country, and she would be elevated to Imperial Dowager Consort. Her life would be perfectly settled, just as she wished. Unexpectedly, the husband who had died young in her previous life asce 985Reads8.9Score10314d adds
32. 32 心 The Scheming Beauty Takes the Harem by Storm 心机美人玩转后宫 Yueyue's Pear是月月的梨Ancient Romance420k WordsOngoing A seemingly fragile and devoted concubine in public, but in truth a reborn woman with schemes on her mind. I died far too respectably in my last life. This time, I'll turn the imperial harem into a river of blood, so I can give you all the “devotion” you deserve! After Ye Lingshuang was reborn, she understood: virtue and gentleness won't keep you alive, so become the most venomous snake of all! The favored consort tries to poison me? I'll make her swallow ten times the dose! The emperor's white —Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 33 皇 The Empress's Plight 皇后难为 Bright and Clear皎皎清兮Ancient Romance619k WordsCompleted She enters the palace to visit her aunt, never expecting to stumble upon a shocking secret. From then on, she is forced to become empress. Virtuous and gracious, dignified and poised, she does everything to hold on to the phoenix throne and live freely. But she never imagined that, even after becoming empress and mother of the realm, she would have to endure so much bitterness and hardship before her position was secure. As empress, she must be magnanimous and choose beautiful women for the r 107Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 34 帝 The Emperor’s Cherished Empress Is Sweet and Tender 帝王心尖宠，皇后她又软又甜 Soft Breeze清风潇潇Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Male lead reborn + past and present lives + sweet romance, happy ending] In her previous life, Jiang Wanyue was sent from Xiyun to Beiqi as a princess bride and married Beiqi’s emperor, Mu Jingcheng. He doted on her for two years, and his intense affection gave Jiang Wanyue, who had struggled to survive in Xiyun since childhood, a warmth she had never known. She gave him her whole heart. Later, when his consorts framed her, he showed no mercy and banished her to the cold palace. Her love had be 6.9kReads7.3Score39114d adds
35. 35 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 56.6kReads9.5Score7k14d adds

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    What was striking was one of the beggars, who, despite carrying a begging bowl, wore a string of Buddhist prayer beads around his neck. A strange, eerie light shone in his eyes as he stared intently at a woman on the street. The woman was about sixteen years old, dressed in a light purple ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), her long, black hair simply styled in a bun, a single strand falling to her chest, making her charming and alluring. Moreover, she was exceptionally beautiful, with teeth like melon seeds, a delicate forehead and arched eyebrows, clear, bright eyes like autumn water, and a fair complexion as white as jade.

36. 36 从 From Palace Maid to Imperial Consort: Her Majesty Is on a Killing Spree 从宫女到贵妃，娘娘她杀疯了 Yu Yidao俞一刀Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted It’s bad enough that she’s transmigrated into a palace laundry maid. Who knew a eunuch would take a fancy to her, too? Jiang Zhiyi decides that lying low in the palace is out of the question. She’ll just have to climb the ladder to success. When a eunuch lusts after her, she sends him to his grave. When the concubines vie for favor, she’ll stop at nothing. Jiang Zhiyi knows the imperial harem is a cutthroat workplace where only the capable survive. The palace is full of deceit and intrigue, 6kReads8.8Score58714d adds
37. 37 废 The Deposed Empress Is Reborn and Tears the Harem Apart 废后重生手撕后宫 Shi Xiaoxiao石小小Ancient Romance163k WordsCompleted Xiaomei was a special forces soldier in China's Armed Police Force. She was shot and killed while carrying out a mission, only to transmigrate to an ancient imperial palace... In the harem, Xiaomei initially wanted only to avenge the empress whose body she now inhabited, but to protect herself, she had no choice but to reclaim her place at the top of the imperial harem... 5Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 38 本 I’m Done Being a Try-Hard 本姑娘不卷了 Shi Xiaoxiao石小小Ancient Romance183k WordsCompleted In the modern world, Zhou Xiao was a formidable woman. At first, she worked hard to build a business so she could escape poverty. Later, she simply couldn't let it go... She founded the Tianlai Zhiyin brand from the ground up, turning it into a publicly listed company. She sacrificed all her time to manage the business, until the moment she collapsed. Then she suddenly realized that she had never enjoyed a single moment of happiness in this world... She thought that if she had another life, she 1Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 报 Your Majesty, the Tyrant Can Read Minds 报告娘娘，暴君他有读心术 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After she touched the tyrant’s skull, which had been polished into a wine bowl, she unexpectedly transmigrated into the empress who died the most gruesome death in history. Every day, she plotted to kill the tyrant and become empress in her own right, unaware that he could read minds. When the tyrant fell gravely ill, she wept and begged Heaven to let her trade her own years of life for his safety. The tyrant was deeply moved, until he suddenly heard her thoughts: [If he’s so sick, hurry up and 6kReads9.3Score99414d adds
40. 40 权 Power Over All Under Heaven: The Regent Prince Dotes on His Cast-Off Princess 权倾天下，摄政王强宠下堂妃 Mufeng沐风Ancient Romance2.9M WordsCompleted “You think this prince would really marry a wanton woman like you?” Qian Mo has barely transmigrated when a slave mark is branded onto her forehead and a whip knocks her unconscious. “From today on, you are a slave of the Prince of Chu’s household!” Xiahou Chuyu says coldly. Qian Mo takes her sister’s place in the marriage and ends up wed to a disfigured, crippled prince. That alone would be bad enough. When the young princess falls gravely ill, Qian Mo saves her out of a physician’s duty, only 110Reads8.2Score—14d adds
41. 41 清 Consort Hui of the Qing Dynasty: After Bearing the Fourth Prince, I Became the Emperor's Favorite 清穿惠妃：生下四阿哥后独宠了 Hui Ning橞宁Ancient Romance464k WordsCompleted Wu Jingwan has been dreaming about Yinzhi every day lately. One day, after dreaming that Yinzhi was imprisoned, she transmigrates into the body of Consort Hui, one of Emperor Kangxi’s consorts. Well, she isn’t Consort Hui yet. She’s only Noble Consort Hui. Whenever Wu Jingwan wakes in the middle of the night and thinks of Yinzhi’s fate, her heart aches. How could the dashing, beloved eldest prince have ended up like that? Now that she’s here, she won’t let that tragedy happen again. She thought 9.1kReads9.2Score87714d adds

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    The previous books were all like that. I'd also like to recommend one of my books (the last one, please click on it!).

42. 42 清 Qing Transmigration: Consort Liang Won't Serve Him Anymore 清穿：良妃娘娘不伺候了 Xiao Shijiuniang肖十九娘Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted A soul from another world, a fated entanglement. If escape was impossible, then she would seize the heart of the emperor, high above everyone else, and claim the highest place in Kangxi’s harem. 2.5kReads8.4Score21014d adds
43. 43 清 Qing Transmigration: Oh No, Consort Yi Is Beating People Again 清穿：不好了，宜妃又动手打人了 Xiao Shiyiniang萧十一娘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Qing Transmigration: A pampered young lady in her previous life + a haughty, proud, fussy little diva + quick to throw punches at the slightest provocation Not a clean romance. Reader discretion advised. Plot 1: Nalan Zhu is dazzlingly beautiful, with a graceful figure. As soon as she enters the imperial harem, Emperor Kangxi takes notice of her. She wins his favor at once and is immediately made a Noble Lady, granted the title Yi. At the morning audience in Changchun Palace, the beauty of Noble 4.5kReads9.0Score42614d adds
44. 44 清 Everyday Life in the Qing Court: Your Majesty, Stop Being So Dramatic! 清穿日常：作精皇上请自重！ Panda Huapanda骅Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Doted on above all! Doted on above all! Sickeningly sweet! Trying to reform a historical scumbag...] After transmigrating all alone, shouldn't she at least look out for herself? Who knew she would so easily win the emperor's favor! That would be one thing, but how could this delicate little white flower possibly be the famous Kangxi Emperor from history? Why is he nothing like the real thing? Can I return him or what?! One day, after Kangxi got scolded by Jiang Ning for talking too much, he imm 1.4kReads8.8Score10014d adds
45. 45 失 The Amnesiac Empress Captures Kangxi's Heart, and He Keeps Her Close 失忆皇后倾心待，康熙锁心宠入怀 Qi Mo奇默Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted The empress, who had lived by the palace rules, suddenly lost her memory, and the pampered little heiress of the Hesheli family was back. Seeing the empress's dramatic change in personality, Kangxi secretly thanked Heaven for its favor and openly and discreetly made sure she had his support. Watching the empress change before their eyes, the consorts cursed her as devious and did everything they could to make trouble for her. Little did they know Hesheli Yun Zhao was sharpening her blades and pr 2.1kReads8.7Score27814d adds
46. 46 美 The Bewitching Consort's Soft Allure Wins the Favor of the Entire Harem 美人酥软，贵妃她宠冠六宫 Li Chengyi李橙意Ancient Romance895k WordsCompleted After the pitiful Jiang Suiwan transmigrated as Imperial Consort Tong, she landed straight at the pinnacle of life. She rolled up her sleeves, ready to work hard, only to discover: 1. She was Kangxi's first cousin. 2. Her family had power over everything. 3. She could freely rub the little bald head of baby Yinzhen. 4. ...She was destined to die young. It seemed she didn't need to work hard at all. As long as she ate, drank, enjoyed herself, and managed to stay alive, she'd have everything she c 11kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
47. 47 祸 After Maxing Out My Calamity Charm, I Conquered Three Thousand Worlds 祸水值拉满后我制霸三千世界 An An Xi桉桉汐Ancient Romance468k WordsCompleted The heroine unexpectedly binds to the “King of Gu Among Mortals” System and must travel through three thousand high-risk worlds to complete missions to “reverse tragic endings.” Each world is afflicted by a “curse of fate.” Only by combining irresistible charm with clever strategy and becoming the object of a key character's obsession can she rewrite the plot. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 48 贵 The Imperial Consort Trades on the Emperor’s Favor, Seeking Revenge and Rising to Power 贵妃恃宠而骄，一路复仇上位 Bell Meow铃铛喵Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted (A pure palace-intrigue revenge power fantasy, with sweet romance, scumbags getting what they deserve, and an adorable child later on. The leads are not each other's firsts, so read with caution if that bothers you!!! Not fantasy!!!) She is Yu Zhiyi, daughter of Jiangnan's richest man, and Yu Zhiyan, daughter of the Minister of Rites. On her fifth birthday, because of a Frost Soul Pearl, all 100-odd members of Yu Zhiyi's family were slaughtered. The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley had once 2.6kReads9.1Score27514d adds
49. 49 万 The Family Panicked After the One Everyone Hated Lost All Hope and Left 万人嫌心死离家后，全家慌了神 A Scoundrel Who Just Eats and Drinks混吃混喝的小混子Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The Family Begs for Her Back, but She Won't Forgive Them + Fake and Real Heiresses + Everyone's Favorite + Face-Slapping + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Switching Families] [She seems adorably airheaded, but can infuriate anyone to death: a sweet little darling VS. a noble, devoted young master who spoils her endlessly and fiercely protects his wife] Shen Zhaozhao is the Shen family's biological daughter. After just two months back home, she is thoroughly disappointed. At last, Shen Zhaozhao 9.1kReads8.7Score1k14d adds

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    Beautiful!

50. 50 我 I Want You to Comfort Me 我要你哄我 Carnegie of Kindergarten幼儿园的卡耐基Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed][Sweet starlet from the entertainment world ✖️ cocky god of the music scene] Wen Xia, a C-list actress, suddenly becomes famous across the internet after news breaks that she is the daughter of a renowned director. Overnight, she’s swamped with acting offers. Meanwhile, Ji Yu, a top-tier singer who had retired from the limelight, announces his comeback and releases a new song, Waiting for You. It becomes an instant sensation. The two are invited to appear on the dating show 8.5kReads9.5Score1.2k14d adds

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