Looking for Historical Romance: Household or Palace Intrigue Both Welcome 求书古言宅斗宫斗都可以

1. 51 云 My Journey to You: Irises in Bloom, Irises in Decline 云之羽：鸢尾凋零 Snow at Linlu临鹿的雪Ancient Romance266k WordsOngoing “I’m not afraid of suffering. I’m afraid I’ll suffer and still lose my life.” “I don’t even like azaleas.” “We have different paths, so we cannot work together.” “Birds in cages all yearn for freedom.” 109Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 52 云 My Life in the Feathers: Song Si Clings to Gong Er, Who Goes on a Rampage 云之羽之宋四傍上宫二杀疯了 Good Fortune from Casting Peaches投桃喜禄Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Song Mengtao was the beloved late-in-life daughter of her parents, who doted on her. Wufeng had grown increasingly lawless in recent years, and when the Gong Clan opened its doors to select brides, Song Mengtao reluctantly agreed to take part in order to protect her family. To her surprise, she was knocked unconscious and locked in a water prison before she even made it through the gates. To destroy Wufeng, she struck a deal with Gong Shangjue. What she never expected was that the Sword Wielder 396Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 天 Sky Screen: Lingrong and Shen'er Switch Places and Conquer the Han and Qing Palaces 天幕：陵容慎儿互换杀穿汉宫清宫 Tang Dui唐对Female-Channel Fanfiction1.5M WordsOngoing When An Lingrong becomes Nie Shen’er, Dou Yifang treats her like a precious jewel. She is no longer anyone’s plan B, no one’s murder weapon, and no plaything in the deep palace, brought out for music and amusement. Living in the Han Dynasty and stepping into the court, she finally understands how laughable the harem struggles of her past were. Power is the best tonic a woman can have! When Nie Shen’er becomes An Lingrong, she wonders: What? After the selection, she doesn’t have to do hard labor 8.2kReads8.9Score670Shelves
4. 54 重 Reborn: The Poisonous Consort Rules the World 重生毒妃权倾天下 Land of Snow雪之域Ancient Romance2.3M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was forced into a political marriage, her family was destroyed, and her elder brother was saddled with a shameful reputation. His body was even hung from the city walls. The man who truly loved her was pierced by countless arrows while protecting her. It all happened because she gave her heart to the wrong person. But Heaven took pity on her and let her be reborn. She turns over a new leaf, transforming into a powerful merchant who commands the world and a strategist wh 959Reads8.7Score104Shelves

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   Rebirth, a drama combining sisterly intrigue and palace drama.

5. 55 重 Reborn, I Became Everyone’s Darling Again 重生后，我又成了团宠 A Big Foodie Who Loves to Eat爱吃的小夯货Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted couple + two strong leads, both devoted to each other + happy ending] [She acts aloof at first, but later turns bold and hilarious. Sweet from beginning to end, with no angst.] She thought it was heaven's mercy, a twist of fate. Little did she know it had all been planned, just to wait for the flowers to bloom. In her previous life, Gu Yue was a powerhouse who could do it all, respected by both the underworld and the law. Everyone lowered their heads and c 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In ancient Chinese romance novels, the characters often possess a comedic quality. They may appear aloof and arrogant on the surface, but harbor hidden agendas.

6. 56 咸 The Lazy Princess Returns to the Capital, and the Whole Dynasty Follows Her for the Gossip 咸鱼郡主回京，全皇朝追着吃瓜 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Historical Romance + Fun and Lighthearted + Palace Politics with a Light Touch + Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Equally Matched Leads + No Transmigration, Rebirth, System, or Inner Thoughts + Everyone Is Native to This World] A seemingly sweet and gentle daughter of a vassal king vs. a truly delicate and frail eldest imperial grandson For the old emperor’s birthday, vassal kings from across the land are ordered to come to the imperial capital and celebrate 41kReads9.1Score4kShelves

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   The first one (❁´◡`❁)*✲ﾟ* is a funny story where the female lead punishes many bad guys and is the darling of the group 🤔. The second one is similar to the synopsis; the female lead punishes the villains in both her own and the male lead's families, but the male lead has less screen time, though it's still very sweet. 🤭 I've kind of forgotten the third one 😳 but it's this type. The fourth one 💕 is quite enjoyable, leaning towards domestic intrigue, but also has palace intrigue. The fifth one 🤤 has both domestic and palace intrigue; the female lead almost becomes empress, and the male lead isn't a delicate husband but a strong man, constantly being teased by the female lead until he's shy.

7. 57 郡 The Commandery Princess Returns to the Capital, So Why Is the Entire Marquis’s Household Dead? 郡主一回京，侯府怎么死光了？ Dancing Sunflower跳舞的向日葵Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted [Satisfying family-intrigue story + ruthless heroine + face-slapping the villains] Qu Ling was framed by her stepmother and left the Marquis's residence for six years. When she returned to the capital, happiness wasn't waiting for her. Instead, she was driven step by step to the brink of madness. In the end, she went mad and killed everyone in the marquis's household, paying for it with her own life. After coming back to life, Qu Ling took up her knife. She no longer needed to go mad to slaughte 33.5kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves
8. 58 长 The Princess’s Tactics Are Impeccable, but Her Little Slave Can’t Handle Her Flirting 长公主手段高，小奴隶他不经撩 Wei Xun唯寻Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted [Master-servant romance + slight yandere elements + reborn revenge against scumbags + sweet romance + heroine spoils hero. A story about a princess who builds her power and takes revenge while doting on her little slave, then goes on to become emperor.] [Unhinged, dark princess vs. sweet, loyal puppy-like little slave] In her previous life, Gu Xun trusted the wrong people and watched her country fall and her family perish. Reborn, Gu Xun vows to protect her homeland and make the so-called destin 4kReads9.4Score469Shelves
9. 59 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.6kReads9.2Score198Shelves

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   [Court politics + two strong protagonists + high intelligence + humor] This novel is unparalleled in the world of romance novels! Top-notch writing, tight plot, no fluff, just pure enjoyment. The only word to describe my impression after reading it is "stunning". The intelligent protagonist and the amazing plot twists are amazing and leave you speechless. It's a bit like watching A Chinese Odyssey, and it's unforgettable!

10. 60 棠 Tangli Kisses the Snow 棠梨吻雪 Junshan Is Unwell君山有恙Two Female Leads298k WordsCompleted Dual female leads The modern version is out: A Story Written in Her Features What do you do when you steal your childhood sweetheart’s beloved? [A sickly, cross-dressing heir who coughs every few steps & the gentle, virtuous eldest daughter of the Chancellor] Synopsis: One snowfall and one chance encounter brought four people together in love and hate. “I heard that Young General Huo returned from the frontier a few days ago.” “Then the marriage between the Huo family and the Jiang household 5.9kReads9.4Score583Shelves

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    Two female leads, female reborn as a male, two male leads, male and female leads, female disguised as a man

11. 61 女 She Transmigrated as a Man: Now She Must Fight for the Throne as a Prince 女穿男：穿成皇子要夺嫡 Wen Fu温芙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Muqi, a daughter of the Chen family of Huaguo, died in a family power struggle. In a twist of fate, she was reborn as Helian Qin, the Fifth Prince of Xilin. With a mother who was a noble consort, powerful maternal relatives, and brothers eyeing him covetously, Helian Qin had no choice but to set out on the path to claim the throne. He recruited strategists and worthy officials, campaigned north and south, weathered one crisis after another, and escaped repeated assassination attempts, ultim 2.2kReads8.6Score195Shelves
12. 62 陛 Your Majesty, the Frail Beauty Deserves to Be Cherished 陛下，病弱美人得娇养 Little Highness小殿下Two Male Leads763k WordsCompleted [Yandere + Mutual Devotion + Redemption] The young official of the Court of Judicial Review, a sickly beauty who pants with every step, is actually a treacherous minister despised by everyone. Mo Yanyu: “Everyone in this world wants to be a gentleman. Since that’s the case, I’ll be the villain.” He is ruthless and merciless, and everyone steers clear of him. One day, Mo Yanyu says, “I think we could work together.” A haughty prince raises an eyebrow. “That depends on how sincere you are.” Mo Yan 2.6kReads9.5Score454Shelves
13. 63 我 My Scumbag Emperor Was Reborn 我的渣皇帝重生了 Pear Blossom White zz梨花白zzTwo Male Leads642k WordsCompleted Prince Ning Yin Luanting, whose power dominates the court, falls under the emperor's suspicion. Sick in body and weary in heart, he resigns and leaves the capital, his illness weighing him down. Three years later, the sole guard he took with him gallops into the imperial city bearing Yin Luanting's ashes and keepsake, announcing his death and delivering his final words: Yin Luanting is dead. He has no intention of rebellion. Your Majesty can rest easy. The emperor is overcome with grief. His old 16.2kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves
14. 64 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score435Shelves
15. 65 清 The Cool, Disabled Heir Is Surprisingly Capable 清冷残疾世子他很行 Sorrowful Clouds愁云Ancient Romance247k WordsCompleted [Faithful to each other + happy ending + transmigrate + heir's wife + lighthearted + sweet everyday romance] Qiao Qingqing actually transmigrates into the daughter of the Qiao family in a novel, destined to marry the disabled heir of the Duke of State's mansion. The original owner, known as the most talented young woman in the capital, had fought the marriage to the bitter end, making a scene and threatening to kill herself. But after weighing the pros and cons, Qiao Qingqing sees things differe 89Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 夫 My Lady, Stop Pretending to Be Delicate. I Saw You Hit Someone 夫人别装柔弱，为夫看见你打人了 Yun Xi Wei Xi云溪未晞Ancient Romance599k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance in a Fictional Setting | Reborn Heroine | Mutual First Love] [A scheming young lady who holds grudges and knows how to put on an act VS a hot-tempered, easily rattled young lord with a hopeless romantic streak] In her previous life, a forged piece of evidence led to the entire household of the General Who Guards the North being wiped out, and Zhong Lingyue met a gruesome end. After being reborn, Zhong Lingyue decided to steal the forged evidence before anything else. But just 11.1kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
17. 67 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 57.6kReads9.2Score7.6kShelves
18. 68 长 The Eldest Princess Is Fierce and Stunning, While Her Scheming Hostage Prince Grows Arrogant on Her Favor 长公主暴戾绝色，绿茶质子恃宠而骄 Seven Parts Wine七分酿酒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Yan Shu was blinded by love and wasted a winning hand! Not only did her kingdom fall, she was also poisoned to death by a scumbag full of schemes! Reborn, she swept her hand through the air! She had the scumbag beaten with a rod, wiped out his entire household, brought down the Noble Consort... She would slay any god or Buddha who stood in her way! The richest man in the world was her disciple, the strongest shadow guard was her senior brother, the fearsome Iron Cavalry gen 1.6kReads9.1Score227Shelves
19. 69 祸 Turmoil in the Six Palaces: The Mad Demon Consort's Daily Meltdowns 祸乱六宫：疯批妖妃发癫日常 Bing Xiayun冰夏云Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + male lead has had other women, heroine is chaste + doted on exclusively later + heroine is sweet on the outside but dark within, wicked and a good actress, occasionally goes off the rails, happy ending] With skin as pure as ice and bones as fine as jade, her beauty could topple a city, stunning all who saw her… That year, she entered the palace by imperial decree to keep her pregnant elder sister company. She never expected to be trapped there for good, reduced to a fish on he 8.2kReads9.0Score858Shelves
20. 70 娘 One Tear from the Empress, and She Acts Her Way to the Emperor's Throne 娘娘一滴泪，演到帝王送凤位 Little Peeled Egg剥壳的小蛋蛋Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [Story complete; easy to get around] Shen Qingfu transmigrated into a rebirth novel. The reborn heroine, Chu Can, had grown up with the crown prince, Ning Xuanli, as his childhood sweetheart. Given a second chance at life, she wanted no love, only power and riches. To become the most special person in the crown prince’s heart, she played hard to get. She had schemes, but no feelings. Shen Qingfu was nothing more than the most insignificant cannon fodder in the rebirth novel. Shen Qingfu gave a s 303Reads9.1Score—Shelves
21. 71 君 The Emperor Steals His Minister’s Wife, Then Claims Her by Force 君夺臣妻，被恋爱脑帝王强取豪夺 Time Is Gentle and Clear时光清浅Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + the emperor steals his minister’s wife + love-driven madness + emotional push and pull + exclusive 1v1 romance + love-struck hero + heroine who grows] [Fate means nothing to Yuchi Jing. He only believes in following his heart.] At their first meeting, Yuchi Jing stole another glance at the woman beneath a centuries-old tree. She wore a bright red fox-fur cloak over her brocade robe, concealing the hairstyle that marked her as a married woman. At their next meeti 4.7kReads9.0Score400Shelves

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    These books are all pretty good. The first and fourth ones aren't finished, but they're still quite nice.

22. 72 攻 Winning Over the Young Lord of Miaojiang 攻略苗疆少主 Running Peach奔跑的桃子Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted Chu He transmigrates into a book. [The villain will kill the male lead, cripple the female lead, and then commit suicide out of hatred for the world. This world is about to collapse, and your mission is to save it.] The lousy System vanishes after assigning the mission. Before Chu He can even figure out what to do, she is kidnapped to Miaojiang, where she becomes the perfect mother Gu for the medicine people to cultivate their Gu. Medicine people aren’t human and have no memories of their past. 142kReads9.5Score14.6kShelves
23. 73 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 21.5kReads8.2Score2kShelves

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    This one, this one,

24. 74 鸾 Spring of the Phoenix 鸾春 Yin Yu尹玉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-to-one, devoted couple + palace and household intrigue + revenge + strong heroine + reborn + satisfying story + power struggles] The first time Lu Yuanzhi met Sheng Yi, she provoked the cold-faced demon. Everyone thought that sooner or later, she would die at Sheng Yi's hands. Then, in the blink of an eye, Sheng Yi was smiling tenderly at Lu Yuanzhi. "I know you're using me, but I'm happy to let you." "You used yourself as bait to draw me into your scheme. How could you know that wasn't exa 1.6kReads8.9Score186Shelves

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    An exceptionally good book; a rare and outstanding female-centric novel.

25. 75 女 The Female General’s Adorable Husband: Beautiful, Clingy, and Fiercely Protective of His Wife 女将军的小娇夫，又美又嘬又护妻 Hong Ao弘骜Ancient Romance401k WordsCompleted [Male lead’s perspective]+ [Taciturn female general]+ [Talkative, high-maintenance little husband]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [Not a matriarchal story]+ [He chases her]+ [Court intrigue] [Household battles]+ [Sweeter than first love, actually, they are each other’s first love] The female general returned victorious from battle, and the emperor bestowed a live-in son-in-law upon her. She happily accepted the decree, only for the sky to fall: the emperor had given her a notorious womanizer! Still, h 153Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 76 锦 The Brocade Phoenix: Schemes of the Inner Palace 锦凰策：深宫谋略录 7lieogAncient Romance383k WordsCompleted In a single night, everything collapses, and Yun Wan, daughter of a Jiangnan weaving magnate, is reduced to the lowest-ranking concubine in the imperial palace. Within the vermilion walls, danger lurks at every turn: an embroidery needle can kill, and honeyed words conceal poison. She witnesses an ally die in a pool of blood beneath a white silk noose and hears the heart-wrenching cries of an innocent child who dies young. Staying alive becomes her most extravagant obsession. She wields peerless 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Palace intrigue and power struggle novels

27. 77 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 20kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
28. 78 甄 The Rose Beauty of Empresses in the Palace 甄嬛传之玫瑰美人 Born Knowing When to Stop生白知止Ancient Romance3.4M WordsOngoing Must-read warnings before you start! 1️⃣ The heroine is brainless, a pure, pretty vase, and she will not get smarter. Read carefully before you dive in!! I said she won't change!! Anyone who comes in just to insult me gets blocked. 2️⃣ Fans of Huan, Lingrong, or Yixiu should probably skip Volume One. If you finish it and still come to my comments to run your mouths, you'll all get blocked. Don't come here to annoy me. 3️⃣ Aside from Volume Two, none of the other volumes start out with the hero d 17.6kReads9.4Score673Shelves
29. 79 综 Film and TV Crossover: The Beloved of All Thrives in a Battlefield of Love 综影视：万人迷在修罗场杀疯了 Si Bei Zhou思北洲Female-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsOngoing [Everyone’s Favorite × Romance Showdown × Mary Sue × 1v1 × Devoted Love × Sweet Romance × No Fixed Male Lead] Shi Wan was remembered by later generations as Xi Shi. She helped the Yue Kingdom rise again, only to be betrayed. Given a second chance, she sets out to accumulate merit and make up for her regrets. Who could have guessed that every situation would turn into a romance showdown? She’s ready to fight them all. 1. Scarlet Heart: Fourth Imperial Consort × Kangxi [Kangxi’s old flame catches 39kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
30. 80 恶 The Wicked Supporting Actress Is Reborn and Wins at Life 恶毒女配重生后躺赢了 Bei Xin贝芯Ancient Romance622k WordsCompleted The emperor has never touched anyone but the heroine! One beloved consort in the harem + 1v1 romance + fictional setting. Meng Yan only learns on the brink of death that she's a supporting character in a sweet palace-intrigue novel. In the story, she loves the emperor, Lu Haozhi, devotedly until the very end. She diligently competes for his favor and tirelessly fights the innocent white-lotus heroine, only to land herself in the cold palace and die miserably in the snow. After being reborn, she 21kReads9.1Score2kShelves
31. 81 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 139.1kReads9.6Score16.9kShelves

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    The plot is original and engaging, it's really good!

32. 82 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 162.8kReads9.6Score22.7kShelves
33. 83 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.7kReads9.4Score5.9kShelves

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    It's an ensemble piece, featuring a main character with high intelligence and top-notch acting skills. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man and plays a villain for 16 years, only to be betrayed and reborn five years later. Instead of playing a villain, she plays a weak and helpless "green tea" girl.

34. 84 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 56.6kReads9.5Score7kShelves

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    I just finished reading this one, it was so good, there wasn't a single dull moment!

35. 85 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 77.1kReads9.5Score7.9kShelves

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    The male and female leads are both in a beautiful and positive state of mind, without any internal conflict. It's the kind of show that's hard to put down. I'm especially curious about the scene when they first met; it must be incredibly interesting.

36. 86 妾 My Heart Is Iron: The Grand Secretary Keeps Chasing Me 妾心似铁，首辅大人追追追 Yan Xiaoxiao of Vanuatu Island瓦努阿岛的燕笑Ancient Romance190k WordsCompleted Li Yunchu had exhausted herself in her marriage in her previous life. After transmigrating to the Eastern Yi Kingdom, she finally gets to turn a new page. In this life, she clenches her fists and makes a vow: she will be no one's wife and no one's mother. This time, she'll focus on her career and live for herself. But the powerful Chief Minister, the man so many noblewomen in the capital are desperate to marry, keeps appearing in front of her. Lately, the usually composed Chief Minister has b 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traveling back to ancient times, striving, palace intrigue, living life on your own terms.

37. 87 开 From the Start, They Sacrificed Me to Heaven. In the End, I Took Power 开局被祭天，结局我掌权 Big Shuttle大梭子Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted (The first fifteen chapters mostly recount memories from her past life.) Wei Yingshan was born a princess of the imperial family, but an accident left her stranded in the wilderness. She was brought back to the palace when she was thirteen. When she was seventeen, rebel troops laid siege to the city and demanded that a princess of the Wei clan surrender with her hands bound and a jade disc in her mouth. Her birth mother couldn't bear to subject the elder sister and younger brother she'd raised f 74.8kReads9.3Score10.7kShelves

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    Both are very good; you can watch them with your brain.

38. 88 云 The Moon in Yun Ting's Heart 云廷心上月 Sugar Beans Aren't Bitter糖豆不苦Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue early on + sweet romance + devoted one-on-one love + happy ending] [Sickly beauty x obsessive male lead] After transmigrating into a book, Qin Yannian finds herself as a minor character in a political scheming novel aimed at male readers. The book is three million words long, and she appears in only three hundred of them. The original owner of her body relentlessly pursued her second cousin, insisting she would marry no one else. In the p 14.6kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves
39. 89 鸾 The Phoenix's Shadow Returns to the Palace 鸾影归阙 Hao Tianyue皓天悦Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing In the twelfth year of Yongxi, Consort Yun Xiao Wanyun, the emperor’s most beloved, gave birth to a daughter, Liyue, while fleeing after her entire family was suddenly massacred. She died with hatred in her heart. Her maid, Qi Fu’er, took the newborn Liyue into hiding under an assumed name, falling into poverty and living by begging. Thirteen years passed, and Liyue grew into a clever, resilient young woman. But after an accident, a brothel madam tricked her into signing a deed of sale. While fl 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good.

40. 90 黑 The Black Lotus Is Reborn, and She Slaughters Her Way Through with the Ailing Young Lord 黑莲花重生，和病弱小公爷杀疯了 A Drunken Glance at the Glazed Moon一醉琉月Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted Shen Wan is the model of an aristocratic young lady: equally skilled in the literary and martial arts, and a peerless physician. Her parents and five older brothers adore her and treat her like the apple of their eye. Before these very relatives hunt her down and kill her, she too believes she is the beloved young lady everyone dotes on, and the Crown Prince’s sweetheart. Only as she lies dying does she learn the truth: she is not the legitimate daughter of the Shen family at all. The true daugh 28.8kReads8.7Score2kShelves
41. 91 重 Reborn: The Unruly Young Master Begs to Be Let Go 重生之纨绔弟子求放过 Xiao Xian Zi小娴子Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Shen Qingci was the family's discarded daughter. Framed by her cousin and reduced to a pawn, she eventually died miserably in the cold palace. Reborn, she returns carrying her hatred, vowing to expose hypocrisy, exact revenge, and change her fate. She had only wanted to keep to herself, but unexpectedly caught the attention of the playboy heir Xiao Yan. They go from testing and using each other to gradually being drawn together and joining forces as equals. She takes on her —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 92 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 47.7kReads9.5Score6.1kShelves

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    Show me how cool!

43. 93 侯 The Marquess's Wife Wants to Die of Old Age in Peace 侯府主母要寿终正寝 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted A history major pulls an all-nighter and dies suddenly, only to become Chen Yuhu, the matriarch of an ancient household, with no golden finger whatsoever. But you have to learn to be content. As a modern, clear-eyed college student, Chen Yuhu wants to tell the original matriarch: don't be such a lovesick fool. Treasure your life of immense wealth and status. She certainly does. She sends her biased mother-in-law away to cultivate in seclusion, keeps the obedient and pretty concubine around to pl 34.8kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    "The Only Brocade" is fantastic! I've been reading it recently and it's so captivating. It holds a place in my heart alongside "Ten Days to End" and "The King of Feng Shui." The writing is superb, and the hierarchical system is described very meticulously. Some people find it unsatisfying, but I think it's the most satisfying setting for a time traveler. It's the optimal solution the female lead could achieve in her current environment. It makes me exclaim how great the new China is! Everyone else feels dissatisfied, but this drama is satisfying. Never fantasize about traveling back to ancient times and standing on the shoulders of giants to teach the ancients. As a peasant girl, she'll never escape her own limited world. The author's framework is exceptionally well-constructed. The female lead's changing mindset is depicted very realistically. Modern thinking emphasizes equality for all, but the marriage system is completely ineffective in ancient times. Imperial power oppresses everyone; life is determined solely by the emperor's word. The female lead's changing state of mind throughout her journey is a constant battle between two conflicting ideas. The author's several insightful points are brilliant and worthwhile. The female lead doesn't judge ancient times with modern values, nor does she teach her daughter to compete with the male lead for a job. She simply tells them that women face hardship and those who survive in difficult circumstances have their own ways. The couple each pursue their own interests, and the author truly portrays this as a united front against external forces. As I listened and followed the text, I understood why the rating was low. The reviews and criticisms were all from readers who skipped around. The author doesn't explain things clearly at the beginning, which is a major flaw. Too much narration makes readers feel it's tedious, and they question how the author could be so meticulous. I dislike stories that are constantly drawn out and have excessive narration. However, the narration in this story is exceptionally well-written, slowly unfolding the network of relationships, clearly explaining the characters' backgrounds, and conveying the author's intended message. The use of open-ended dialogue is just right. If you read carefully from one chapter, you won't have any questions. I really love this author; she is truly cultured.

44. 94 惊 Shock! Reborn on the Eve of My Family's Execution, I Say Let's Rebel 惊！重生回满门抄斩前夜，造反吧 Yi Yangcheng衣漾澄Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + feel-good story with a powerful heroine + family and country + political intrigue] A cool-headed, cunning heroine who plans several moves ahead + a brilliant, devoted yet restrained male lead who serves as a high-ranking official at the Court of Judicial Review In her previous life, the entire Ning family, loyal to the throne for generations, was slaughtered. To avenge them, Ning Zhiwei led an army of a hundred thousand to marry Su Mingjin, helping him with all her might as he rebelle 27.4kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves
45. 95 两 Two Lives of Joy: The Duke's Legitimate Daughter Is Truly Unrestrained 两世欢：公府嫡女她是真的狂 Dancing Sunflower跳舞的向日葵Ancient Romance667k WordsCompleted (Rebirth power fantasy + married across two lifetimes + palace and household intrigue + political machinations) Ye Liujin once thought she was the happiest young lady in Shengjing. Her aunt was just one step away from becoming empress. Her elder brother was the illustrious Duke of Shanguo, commanding an army of two hundred thousand, while her elder sister was a brave and battle-hardened warrior admired by all, both in court and beyond. She herself had been betrothed in infancy to the Third Princ 17.7kReads9.0Score4.6kShelves
46. 96 金 The Golden Palace Locks Away the Spring Breeze 金阙锁春风 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted Her entire family perished, she was left dependent on others, the dynasty fell, and she married and divorced. In just eighteen years, Yu Zheng has endured things most people never face in a lifetime. A noblewoman of the former dynasty, all she wants now is to stay alive. She plans to enter the palace as a maid, then use her literacy to earn a post as a court official and support herself. She never imagined that the new emperor would send her to the Fourth Prince’s residence as a gesture of goodw 20.6kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves

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    Every book is wonderful! I especially recommend the second one; it has a classic, antique feel.

47. 97 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves
48. 98 满 Spring Over the City: A Collection of Historical Romances by Yiyimaiqian 满城春（一枚铜钱古言精选） A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A collection of classic historical romances by popular Jinjiang author Yi Mei Tong Qian. These three works are all timeless favorites, perfect for staying up all night to read: Spring Over the City, Poisoned Wine, and Strange Tales of the Eighth Day of the Twelfth Month. The Liu family of the capital is an eminent clan so powerful that even the imperial family treats them with respect. Liu Yan, the legitimate youngest daughter of the second branch, is brilliant and blessed with both wisdom and g 23.4kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
49. 99 囚 Imprisoned in Warm Jade 囚暖玉 Yi Xiang疑芗Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted A kind-hearted woman who longs for freedom transmigrates vs. a paranoid, masterfully deceptive Crown Prince Abduction and possession, both pure, one-on-one, concubine first, wife later In the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince had always been the picture of grace and restraint. So when he forcibly abducted a commoner woman, the whole capital was stunned. Li Zhao never imagined that she would be the one to transmigrate. Even less did she expect that one small act of kindness would draw the atten 8.8kReads6.8Score1.1kShelves

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    The better ones from ancient times

50. 100 嫡 The Reborn Heiress Turns the Marquis’s Manor Upside Down, and Her Powerful Uncle Has Her Back 嫡女重生掀侯府！权臣舅舅来撑腰 Wuyue Wants Candy巫月要吃糖Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted The rating is low because it just opened, but it will rise later. [Reborn for Revenge + Family Bonds + Revenge on the Wicked + Both Leads Are Faithful + Uncle Has No Romance + Super Satisfying] Shen Mengwu, legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Anping, died in a snowstorm. Before she died, she watched her husband welcome her half-sister into his household. “Thank you for paving the way for me all these years, dear sister,” her half-sister said with a smug smile, her pregnant belly proudly on dis 5.1kReads8.8Score731Shelves

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    Ancient Domestic Strife: Ten Face-Slapping Scenes and Ten Super Sweet Moments

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