Palace Intrigue with a Cunning, Careful Heroine Who Climbs to Power Through Her Wits, Looks, and Acting Skills 宫斗文，有谋算心计谨慎步步走上高位，有演技美貌

1. 1 替 I Took My Eldest Sister's Place in the Palace, and I Loved It. She Regretted It 替嫡长姐入宫后，我爽翻，她悔了 Moon Gazing at Lotus望月荷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The rating has only just come in and will rise later, so don’t be put off by the low score. Gu Ya is the second legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household. With an elder brother and sister to shoulder the family’s responsibilities, she had thought she’d only need to marry off for the family once she came of age. But then her eldest sister changed her mind and refused to enter the palace. To avoid making an enemy of the emperor, the Duke of Zhenguo’s household had to send in an unwill 29.1kReads8.1Score2k14d adds

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   It's a good story; the female lead doesn't love the male lead and only sees it as a career.

2. 2 王 Your Highness, Stop Teasing Me! Your Princess Consort Wants a Divorce! 王爷别谑了，王妃要和离！ Green Kite 6青鸢6Ancient Romance229k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + adored by everyone + palace and household intrigue + a husband’s long road to winning back his wife + sweet, satisfying story] What does it feel like to be handed over to a pack of wolves by your own husband? Murong Yue knows. Reborn, she has only three things on her mind: revenge, revenge, and more revenge! Since the blood feud spanning both her lives is tied to one person, she must sever her feelings for Han Chuyi completely if she wants to change her fate! Before her re —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Han Chuyi left the front hall and walked heavily towards Qingning Pavilion. He unlocked the door, and Murong Yue, hearing the sound, rushed in and flung it open. A face brimming with anger met his cold, expressionless countenance. He ignored her anger and walked straight into the room, sitting down at the mahogany round table. Murong Yue followed, her face extremely pale, radiating an aura of resistance. "Your Highness, what do you take me for? A prisoner?" She demanded first. "What right do you have to imprison me and restrict my freedom? Even if I am your wife, you have no right to do so!" "Here, I am the one who calls the shots," Han Chuyi said calmly, yet with an undeniable air of authority. "If you disobey, that is the family rule."

3. 3 娘 Will Her Majesty Become the Empress Dowager Today? 娘娘今天当上太后了嘛 Seasonal Persimmon时令柿子Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + heroine born into the womb + transmigrated supporting actress + reborn supporting actress + black lotus + everyone is smart] Shen Guiyi had planned to lie flat and enjoy a comfortable life, but every eligible young nobleman in the capital had a house full of wives and concubines. Since she couldn't escape the struggle, she decided to enter the palace as a candidate for the imperial harem. She would climb the ranks step by step. If she had to fight, she'd fight for the very bes 1.6kReads8.4Score20414d adds

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   Beautiful, cautious, intelligent, clear-headed, and steady, she eventually became Empress Dowager.

4. 4 娘 Her Grace Is Cool and Gentle, and Everyone Loves Her 娘娘她清冷温柔惹人爱 Yue Xiao悦肖Ancient Romance404k WordsCompleted A pure palace-intrigue story, in classical style. No transmigration, no rebirth. The fate of a noblewoman has never been hers to decide. She is Yun Wan, the Chancellor's only legitimate daughter. Her destiny was set from birth: everything she learned was solely to prepare her to enter the palace. Would she willingly enter the palace and fade into obscurity, becoming a pawn the emperor could use to keep the Yun family in check? Or would she carefully maneuver her way into becoming the favorite co 1.4kReads8.4Score11814d adds

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   Strong female lead + palace intrigue, every female protagonist in each book is very charming and has a lot of cunning, palace intrigue is a daily occurrence.

5. 5 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 120.1kReads9.5Score11.3k14d adds
6. 6 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
7. 7 重 With My Reborn Son's High-Stakes Schemes, Becoming Empress Dowager Is No Dream 重生儿子手段高，晋升太后不是梦 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Fictional Imperial Harem Drama + No Romance + Giving Birth and Raising Kids + My Son Must Be Crown Prince + Ambitious + Clear-Eyed] Content warning: The romance isn’t mutually exclusive, she doesn’t love the male lead, and there are painful, heartbreaking parts. The male lead is a scumbag emperor. Song Yuyan was hooked on a palace-harem management game. She never expected to open her eyes and find she had transmigrated to ancient times. After keeping a low profile for three years, she entered t 3.6kReads9.3Score41814d adds
8. 8 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 37.3kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds
9. 9 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.1kReads9.5Score9.7k14d adds
10. 10 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
11. 11 萧 Empress Xiao: Win the Emperor and Bear Him a Son 萧氏皇后：拿下皇上生皇子 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted More children, more blessings. [The fiercest rise to power through palace intrigue + Winning the emperor's heart + Having all the children in the imperial palace + Having children nonstop] Every child who survives in the end is the heroine's. After breaking all ties with Prince Ling, she enters the palace. Two years go by, and she avoids the emperor's favor, wanting only to live out her life in peace. She never expected the empress's banner to sway in her direction and choose her. Xiao Wan'er kn 286Reads8.9Score—14d adds
12. 12 佛 The Laid-Back Concubine's Memoir as the Marquis's Second Wife 佛系庶女侯府继室记 Salted Fish No. 15咸鱼15号Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted Genre: Historical romance Tags: Transmigrate and lie flat + a concubine’s daughter marries into a high-status family + love grows over time Synopsis: After they finished talking, the two couldn’t help exchanging smiles. Liu Qingwu rose first and bowed slightly. “Brother-in-law, I’ll be counting on you from now on.” In her previous life, Liu Qingwu had worked hard for ten years, spending a decade as a corporate workhorse. When she died from working overtime, the only things that crossed he 17.9kReads8.4Score1.9k14d adds
13. 13 捉 After Catching Them in the Act, I Broke Off the Engagement: My Noble Consort Mother-in-Law Spoiled Me Rotten 捉奸后退婚：贵妃婆婆将我宠上天 Xiao Yan Wants to Get Rich小闫要暴富Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted Her fiance and younger sister are having an affair? And they want to ruin her reputation, too? Cui Yuzhao says: Not a chance! The cheating pair want to humiliate her at the palace banquet? Fine. She'll go along with their plans and expose their illicit affair to everyone. Want to scheme against her? Maybe in your next life! Catch them in the act in public! Break off the engagement on the spot! Cui Yuzhao refuses to put up with it! From the moment she saw them betray her and then try to scheme ag 1.6kReads8.0Score24914d adds
14. 14 清 After the Cool, Detached Buddha-Boy Broke His Vows, He Cut Off All My Admirers 清冷佛子破戒后他把我桃花全剪了 Between the Sun and Moon日月之中Ancient Romance534k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + romance + sweet indulgence + one-on-one romance + pursuit of the wife + palace intrigue and political scheming] Xie Yunyu, a woman who has transmigrated, refuses to be pressured into marriage and hides in the mountains. Xiao Ling, Prince of Shou’an and the most sought-after bachelor in the capital, is driven there by the relentless attention and hides in the mountains too. Six months later, an aphrodisiac brings them together in an intimate encounter in a pool. Xiao Ling: “I’l 20kReads8.4Score2.9k14d adds
15. 15 为 The Concubine's Guide to Self-Cultivation 为妾的自我修养 Yu Jian郁见Ancient Romance429k WordsOngoing Zhu Yan transmigrates as a merchant's daughter and becomes a pawn her family uses to avoid disaster. Her father sends her to Changning Marquis Xie An as a concubine. As a concubine, Zhu Yan stays true to herself. She doesn't compete, make a fuss, or draw attention. Who could have guessed that the Marquis of Changning would be so fortunate? When something happens to the royal family's only two heirs, the emperor chooses Xie An, a member of the imperial clan, to inherit the throne. If a concubine 6.2kReads9.2Score45014d adds
16. 16 从 From Laundry Maid to the Emperor’s Closest Attendant 从浣衣奴到天子近侍 Stars Return and Fall星回落转Ancient Romance650k WordsCompleted (Not a wish-fulfillment story. This is the story of a kindhearted, somewhat lucky palace maid who rises to a high position.)(A small ensemble cast.) Qingxu is a maid in the Laundry Bureau who just wants a simple, easy life. So she spends her savings to move to Yong Alley and take a cushy job as a palace cleaner. One act of kindness leads to an endless stream of requests. Her continued secret help ends up making her a prince's personal maid. The prince comes through for her, and she eventually co 7.4kReads8.1Score83914d adds
17. 17 大 Empress Daqi: The Complete Collection 大奇皇后（全集） A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The story follows a concubine-born daughter of the Chancellor, given to the Emperor as a gift. In a single night, she becomes Empress and wins the Emperor’s heart, leading him to empty the harem for her. 3.1kReads9.2Score45714d adds
18. 18 穿 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 104.7kReads9.4Score12.2k14d adds

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19. 19 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
20. 20 绿 The Green Tea Extra's Palace of Peril Diary 绿茶龙套的祸宫日记 Third Lady三娘子Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted [A bewitching, scheming, drama-loving actress and a restrained emperor whose old flame reignites] [No System, no pocket dimension. She rises to power solely through beauty and cunning.] [The emperor is far from chaste, but he absolutely dotes on her alone.] A B-list actress known for playing bit parts gets exposed as a fake sweetheart and is struck by lightning. When she opens her eyes, she has somehow become an all-powerful female lead. The problem is, she's a conniving fake sweetheart who can' 15.5kReads9.1Score2.4k14d adds
21. 21 清 Qing Transmigration: Stay Calm, Princess Consort! The Fourth Prince Will Win You the Empress's Throne 清穿：福晋稳住！四爷给你挣后位 Willow Bank杨柳岸Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [An alternate Qing dynasty, unlike the historical one.] After transmigrating, Yun Qu swallowed nervously as she faced her complicated new circumstances. She had become the Fourth Prince's primary consort. What was she supposed to do? Could she ever go back? Once she learned that returning was impossible, Yun Qu accepted her fate. She decided to raise her son well and treat the Fourth Prince like her boss, serving him diligently. If he pointed east, she wouldn't go west. If he wanted to take a co 19.1kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds

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    Yes, this isn't purely a palace intrigue novel, but I recommend it because the plot is very well-written. It flows smoothly, and it's a completed work. While some parts might be a bit bland, the overall plot is quite good.

22. 22 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 34.8kReads9.2Score3.3k14d adds

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    This is great! Actually, I feel the female lead is doing it for her own better life; it's absolutely gorgeous!

23. 23 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
24. 24 陛 The Emperor's Cherished Consort: The Noble Consort Is Acting Up Again 陛下娇宠：贵妃她又闹了 Jiao Lv Mao 7焦绿猫7Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + Nurturing romance + Spoiled and willful consort + Only one he loves + Happy ending] A steady, devoted emperor × a spoiled, willful consort Fu Jingheng raised Jiang Jinxi from the age of twelve to seventeen, turning a timid princess sent away in a political marriage into the most indulged Crown Princess in the Eastern Palace. Then he ascended the throne and issued an edict naming her Imperial Consort, not Empress. Jiang Jinxi refused the edict and turned ar 17.1kReads7.9Score1.4k14d adds
25. 25 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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    I'm currently reading this book, about halfway through, and it's quite good so far. The characters are all vividly portrayed and have distinct personalities.

26. 26 魂 Reborn as a Tyrant, I Spoil My Three Thousand Harem Beauties 魂穿暴君，宠尽三千后宫 Withered Zen Moon枯禅月Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted Completed [Woman transmigrates into a man's body + harem sisterhood + no romance + court intrigue + female-focused career story] My name is Chu Xi. I'm a top agent, and I'm straight! I open my eyes and find I've transmigrated into Li Chenyuan, a tyrant notorious for his cruelty! Looking at the handsome, sinister face in the mirror, then feeling the little something extra between my legs, all I want to do is explode on the spot. And it gets even worse: powerful ministers and the Empress Dowager a 140Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one features a female lead who focuses on her career, but she's a tyrant who has been possessed by a soul, and there's no romantic pairing.

27. 27 穿 The Transmigrator Is Busy Courting Death, While My Storybooks Sell Out 穿越女忙着作死，我写话本卖断货 Praying for Autumn Wind by the Lotus Pond荷间祈秋风Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Native Awakening + Mastermind Behind the Scenes + Public Opinion System + Unhinged Prince + Everyone Loves to Watch the Drama] Shen Youning is the most honored legitimate eldest daughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei's household. Skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she is the model of a noble young lady in the capital. That is, until her half-sister fell into the water and woke up. Shen Youning saw a line of comments drift above her head: [So this is the vicious supporting female ch 93Reads—Score1114d adds

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    Super good female protagonist novel, the heroine is not love-obsessed and focuses on her career.

28. 28 清 A Qing Dynasty Rebirth: The Big Shot Helps Me Win Over Zhen 清穿复仇，大佬助我谋禛心 Jia Xiaoqi嘉小麒Ancient Romance672k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + historical setting + sweet romance + court intrigue + a little household and harem drama + brotherhood] (Completed) I crossed three hundred years of time just to meet you, while you endured three hundred lonely years, waiting in vain for my return... Jianing wakes up one morning to find that she has transmigrated, and is forced to inherit the tragic memories of the original owner's final moments. Bullied and abused! Her belly cut open to save someone else's unborn child! The or 736Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book, from princess to empress dowager, features characters with high intelligence and is quite heartwarming.

29. 29 亦 As Gentle as Wan Yan, What Is Worthy of Respect? 亦如婉焉，何为尊 Devoted and True-Hearted痴志丹心Ancient Romance197k WordsCompleted 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is fast-paced and original; highly recommended!

30. 30 如 Ruyi's Story: Transmigrated as a Eunuch, I Join Forces with Jinzong 如懿传：穿成太监和进忠携手 Idly Turning Things Around闲余在翻身Two Male Leads631k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace + supporting characters + villains + original male lead + no golden finger + true eunuchs] As the clepsydra bells fell silent at midnight, two people who should never have crossed paths found kindred spirits in the deep palace, becoming each other's only way out. One was a favorite at the emperor's side, drafting edicts for the imperial seal; the other was a smiling schemer who played the board while slaughtering his way through the inner court 6.4kReads9.5Score80014d adds
31. 31 进 I Came to the Capital to Find My Family, and My Brother’s Archrival Spoiled Me Rotten 进京寻亲，被哥哥死对头宠翻天 A Magnolia Blossom一朵辛夷花Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Pure historical setting + one-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s only partners + lighthearted and sweet + direct communication, no misunderstandings + no transmigration or rebirth] [Airheaded, gentle heroine versus arrogant, ruthless minister] Jiang Yihuan’s older brother was an official in the capital, while she dug wild greens in the countryside and often went hungry. One day, her brother’s sworn enemy, Wei Zhao, captured her. “Your brother has been exiled. From now on, you’re coming 12.4kReads9.0Score2.2k14d adds
32. 32 小 That Little Brat's Always Causing Mischief, and Her Parents Can't Stop Grinning 小鼻嘎不过作作妖，爹娘被哄翘嘴 Piggy Who Loves Cilantro吃香菜的猪猪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Comedy] [Beloved by the Whole Family] [Wins Over Everyone] [A Touch of Political Intrigue] [The Female Lead Returns] [Her Future Love Interest Is Murong Yan] [Original title: The Little Brat Only Causes Trouble, Yet Somehow Wins Her Parents Over] [Talkative, sharp-tongued heroine whose mouth moves faster than her brain ❤️ Hero reborn nine times, with eight hundred tricks up his sleeve] Luo Yan transmigrates into a book, where her entire family consists of villains. Her scumbag father is the vil 42.7kReads9.0Score6.9k14d adds
33. 33 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.8kReads9.5Score3.2k14d adds

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    I'm lazy and don't know how to express myself well, but you won't regret getting into this hobby! I read the third book on and off for two years, maybe because I wasn't focused enough, and I kept doubting the ratings. Then one day I was bored and couldn't put it down, so I went back to do my homework. The plots were all interconnected, and I laughed and cried while reading it 🤦 I absolutely love the female lead's personality in the fourth book. She's brave, resourceful, and protective of her family, and she gets revenge on the spot. She's also a little foodie~ Read it yourself, just don't stay up all night 😏

34. 34 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds
35. 35 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 124.8kReads9.6Score17k14d adds
36. 36 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 254.1kReads9.7Score29.8k14d adds
37. 37 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.2kReads9.6Score4.2k14d adds
38. 38 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 11.9kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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39. 39 吾 While My Son Fights for the Throne, His Majesty Lures Me Into Bearing Him a Second Child 吾儿夺储时，陛下榻边诱我生二胎 Wilderness Siren荒野塞壬Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted (Sweet romance + 11-year age gap + the powerful one bows his head + not both virgins) Pei Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Guo's household, had enjoyed a charmed life since childhood. Blessed with a breathtakingly beautiful face, she married Xie Shaoyan, the Crown Prince of the realm, and after their wedding, she became the sole recipient of his favor. But only Pei Yunshu knew that Xie Shaoyan had not touched her once in their three years of marriage. Three years later, Pei Yunshu 5.4kReads8.7Score52614d adds
40. 40 穿 I Became the Second Empress, and Suddenly the Empress Is Cold and Heartless Toward Me 穿成继后，皇后突然对朕薄情寡义 Star River Moon星江月Ancient Romance922k WordsCompleted She transmigrates into the emperor's second wife. Isn't that the empress? The highest starting point a woman could hope for in ancient times. Sounds great, perfect for lying flat, since she's already at the top. The emperor says she should be magnanimous. Sure, I'll let you take two beauties as concubines at once. No singles, absolutely. The empress dowager says the imperial family needs more heirs. So we'll encourage childbirth in the harem and introduce incentives: anyone who has a child gets 4.7kReads8.6Score41014d adds
41. 41 源 Source Code: From Mangcheng to Sanxingdui 源代码：从芒城到三星堆 Rookie Bug Catcher菜鸟捉虫子Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted “The origins of Sanxingdui civilization were not a sudden creation, but the result of a relay spanning hundreds of years. I, Yang Yunshu, witnessed it firsthand in Mangcheng: 1. Technological inheritance: Baodun culture’s stoneworking and pottery techniques laid the foundation for Sanxingdui’s handicrafts. 2. Foundations of belief: Core beliefs in divine birds, sacred trees, and sun worship had already begun to emerge during the Mangcheng period. 3. Migration of peoples: As the environment chang 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Since I've already been invited, I don't care whether it suits me or not; I'll just give my invitation.

42. 42 莲 Nine Prophecies of the Lotus Calamity: The Lotus-Born Incarnation Art 莲劫九谕：莲生化身术 Rookie Bug Catcher菜鸟捉虫子Eastern Fantasy924k WordsOngoing Do you still remember that resolute flash of green beneath the Zhuxian Sword Formation? Atop Mount Qingyun, the Passion Curse was cast. A figure in flowing pale-green robes stood against the world-shattering baleful force of the Zhuxian Sword Formation, her soul scattered until only one fragment remained, trapped inside the Acacia Bell. The love between Fan and Yao became the most painful unresolved regret in the hearts of countless people. That wisp of a lingering soul hangs in the years gone 17Reads8.3Score—14d adds
43. 43 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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44. 44 和 Lord He, Your Playboy Persona Has Crumbled 和大人，你闷骚人设崩了 Zisu Huoxiang紫苏藿香Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted Synopsis Lin Yue, a modern-day office drone and comedy lover, is staying up late making fun of Heshen for being a “tsundere” when she accidentally gets electrocuted. Her soul transmigrates into the daughter of a disgraced official whose family is being seized in the fortieth year of the Qianlong reign. By a twist of fate, she ends up as a servant in Heshen's household. With her irreverent, sharp-tongued personality and a head full of modern jokes, she repeatedly gets into “trouble” in the rule-b —Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 45 试 The Young Lady Regretted It Madly After Her Maid Lied About the Bedroom Trial 试房丫鬟说谎后，小姐悔疯了 Little Cub崽崽儿Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted After the Trial Room Maid Lied, the Young Lady Was Consumed by Regret 4.2kReads—Score8414d adds
46. 46 财 The Money-Grubbing Princess Consort’s Romantic Adventures in the Song Dynasty 财迷王妃大宋闯情关 The Red-Crowned Phoenix Always Turns Toward the Sun丹凤总向阳Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A sweet historical romance blending transmigration, food, business warfare, political intrigue, and love. Ouyang Wanyuan, a modern bank account manager, unexpectedly transmigrates and becomes the daughter of the wealthiest family in Jiangnan during the Great Song. She has no interest in embroidery, loves her abacus, is obsessed with fine food and elegant clothes, and possesses an uncanny talent for turning a profit. She should have been free to enjoy life, but a batch of “problematic peony pastr 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Time travel + food + business warfare + sweet romance"—this ancient romance novel had me laughing so hard my abs hurt! 💖 "The Money-Grubbing Princess's Romantic Adventures in the Song Dynasty"💖 Ouyang Wanyuan, a modern bank manager, transmigrates into the body of the daughter of the richest man in the Song Dynasty. She dislikes needlework but loves abacuses, and starts by using "KPI assessments" to reorganize the family restaurant—hilarious moments abound! 🍰 She and the germaphobic, cold-faced prince meet because of a plate of "problematic peony pastries." From mutual dislike to falling in love, they team up to build their business, thwart conspiracies, and shower each other with sweetness. ✨ Lighthearted and humorous, fast-paced, every chapter is full of hooks—you simply can't stop reading! 🏷️ #TimeTravel #Food #BusinessWarfare #SweetRomance #LightheartedComedy

47. 47 宫 Blood on the Palace Walls: I Toppled an Empire with My Medical Skills 宫墙血：我靠医术覆了江山 The Hidden Guest of Kazama风间匿客Ancient Romance291k WordsOngoing I was born among the clouds, until one sudden upheaval changed everything. My family was slaughtered, and I entered the palace as a replacement bride to seek revenge. I conceal my medical skills, wield my needle case, stir up the inner palace, and tear the vicious empress to shreds. People say my beauty brings ruin to the nation, but I’ll use my medical skills to overthrow the realm, kill my enemies with my own hands, and rule the world! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a great book, a pure palace intrigue novel. The female lead is smart, clear-headed, and decisive, and everyone in the cast is intelligent. The plot is exciting and fast-paced.

48. 48 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 27.9kReads9.4Score3.8k14d adds
49. 49 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3k14d adds
50. 50 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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