Novels like Joy on the Return to the Capital
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- 101 The Pitiful One Is Pregnant, and the Ascetic Monk Carries Her Off to Spoil Her Every Day 小可怜揣崽，禁欲佛子抱走日日宠 Completed [Marriage first, love later + both leads sexually inexperienced + pregnancy + age gap + pitiful heroine + the Buddhist prince descends from his pedestal + doting husband] He is the young master of the wealthiest Fu family in the capital, restrained and noble, indifferent to women. He wears a string of black Buddhist prayer beads around his wrist and has sworn off marriage. She is an impoverished college student. Orphaned of her mother at a young age and dependent on others, she works h 8.2kReads9.0Score762Shelves
- 102 Song in the Peach Blossoms 歌尽桃花 The gentle, handsome big brother next door, whom Xie Huaimin had secretly loved for years, was about to get married. Heartbroken, she decided to throw caution to the wind and confess while they were riding the elevator together. But life is full of surprises: the very next second, the elevator plunged downward. When Miss Xie opened her eyes again, her world had been turned upside down. The thin, dark-skinned little girl in the mirror was her new identity. The immortal said, “There was a mistake 925Reads9.1Score118Shelves
- 103 Emptiness Is Pleasure 空即是瑟 [Bold, dazzling beauty VS ascetic monk] Qian Se transmigrated. A mercenary leader, she had been betrayed by her most trusted subordinate. Then she fell off a cliff. And somehow landed in the arms of an evil monk... Bai Wuxie was resting by the river, leaning back with his eyes closed. A peerlessly beautiful woman suddenly fell straight into his arms. From then on, Bai Wuxie's peaceful life was turned upside down... [Ancient fantasy romance, wuxia, doting husband, scheming hero, happy ending, tr 1.5kReads8.9Score169Shelves
- 104 The Treacherous Minister’s Cherished Wife, Chosen by Fate 佞臣权宠天命贵妻 Cang Xuan, Grand Secretary of the Great Chu, is an unquestionable villain in the eyes of the world. Rumor has it that he has slaughtered countless people and used divination to beguile the sage ruler. Everyone wishes they could get rid of him as soon as possible. But one day, people discover a little shadow that follows him everywhere. Su Yuanyuan, the dimwitted young lady of the Duke of Yong's household, has actually latched onto him! She follows him out drinking, follows him to court, and even 1kReads9.0Score130Shelves
- 105 Liu Jingyue 柳惊月 [Ending] At first, he thought he had merely fallen in love with an assassin, and waited for the day they would meet again. Little did he know that the girl he was waiting for had already been sent by his own hand to marry for peace. He had taught her the difference between good and evil, and shown her compassion. Looking back, he could only think how hypocritical he had been. “I was a fool to think I could save you.” Now she had become a princess revered by all, while he was left consumed with r 87Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 106 Report, Your Highness: Your Sweet-Talking Wife Is Here 报告王爷：您的撩精甜妻已上线 In her previous life, Bai Churuo made trouble everywhere she went, until she finally got herself killed. Reborn, Bai Churuo swore to make those who owed her pay back double! Whatever she owed, she would repay a thousandfold! A scumbag thought he could sweet-talk her into falling for him? Then she’d play along and trap him in his own scheme! A scheming green tea dared to steal her man? Then she’d play the pig to eat the tiger and make the wretch suffer! Prince Ning curled his lips, his gaze as ge 104Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 107 Empress Weiyang 未央皇后 “Today, I’ll give the empress’s throne to the woman you love. Will you let me and my family go, then?” Driven into a corner, she gave a bitter smile and admitted defeat. “I don’t want anything anymore. I wish you both happiness!” Yin Wushang: “You’re unfaithful, cold, and calculating. Yan Weiyang, what makes you worthy of being my empress?” Yu Tianhuan: “You’d better kill me with one sword. Otherwise, as long as I’m alive, I’ll never let go. Yanyan, we’ll drag each other through hell on earth to 826Reads8.6Score100Shelves
- 108 No Match for the Imperial Uncle’s Beauty 不及皇叔貌美 The man she had loved for ten years was going to burn her alive so he could marry someone else! Just before she died, someone appeared from the sky and rescued her from the flames. “I’ll help you with anything you want,” Shen Guyuan said. “As long as you find true love in the end.” “I want revenge!” Chi Yu gritted her teeth. “I’ll make that pair of cheating bastards pay in blood!” But revenge was one thing. A woman this fierce still had no prospects for marriage. Shen Guyuan was worried, so he t 428Reads8.7Score102Shelves
- 109 The Whole Capital Knows the Wicked Commandery Princess Is Everyone's Darling 满京城都知道恶女郡主她是团宠 Everyone in the capital knows that Jing Yuzhi, the Junzhu of Prince Jing'an's mansion, is a notorious villainess. The noble young ladies of the capital change color at the mention of her. Her parents, brothers, younger siblings, and princess cousin are all gentle, kind, and courteous. Only she is willful, domineering, and wicked in every way. But strangely enough... The moment her sharp-tongued enemy showed up, someone secretly took care of them. Before the people plotting against her could act, 3kReads—Score355Shelves
- 110 The New Legend of the White Snake: Flooding Jinshan Temple 白蛇新传：漫金山 [The captivating White Lady vs. the earnest little monk. Even a devastating flood can’t extinguish their smoldering passion. Who could resist?] [A fresh take on the Legend of the White Snake and mythological tales] This is a story about a seductive temptress teasing an ascetic little monk. Xu Xian says he likes men, Fahai says he doesn’t like women, and Bai Suzhen says she only likes monks. Zen Master Fahai just wanted to get through a trial. He sat in Jinshan Temple for years, waiting for Bai S 489Reads9.5Score100Shelves
- 111 A Handbook of the Lady's Sweet Indulgence 夫人娇宠手册 Reborn, Qin Wanyan wants nothing more than to stay away from Wen Yanchen, that aloof and untouchable man, and she tries every possible way to break off their engagement. But he always has a counter for every move she makes, refusing to let her get her way. In the end, Wen Yanchen corners her against a wall. “You have two choices. First, you become my wife. Second, I become your husband.” 929Reads8.6Score117Shelves
- 112 Reborn, I’m Spoiled Rotten by the Possessive Prince 重生后我被偏执王爷宠坏了 In her previous life, Ninth Young Lady Shen hated Dingbei Prince Rong Zhan more than anyone. But only as she lay dying did she learn that Rong Zhan was also the one who avenged her and gave his life for her. Fortunately, she has been reborn with the leading-lady script in hand, eight doting older brothers above her and a band of followers at her side. Only that man remains cool and distant as the moon, unmoved by her. Ninth Young Lady Shen gallops over to him and clings to him, refusing to let g 504Reads9.0Score108Shelves
- 113 The Beloved Princess Is a Green Tea Beauty 团宠公主是绿茶 Everyone in the Duke of Zhenguo’s household says, “Our Xiaoba is the cutest, sweetest little darling. We’re afraid she’ll get hurt if we hold her too tightly, and afraid she’ll melt if we keep her in our mouths.” The emperor personally issued an edict: “Princess Tianjiao is innocent and guileless. No one is allowed to bully her.” Xiao Gouchen, the crown prince confined to the cold palace, says coolly, “Whatever Xiaoba says or does is right.” Those with ulterior motives all scowl when they hear t 193Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 114 The Theatrical Little Palace Maid Charms the Tyrant with Her Alluring Swagger 小宫女戏精，撩拨暴君媚又飒 [Strong Female Lead + Clear-Eyed Heroine + Palace Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Building a Career + Getting Rich] Sheng Yunshu never imagined that, just after transmigrating into the imperial harem, she would become one of the new palace candidates. All under heaven belongs to the emperor, so escape is out of the question. She might as well win the emperor’s favor and build a career. Want to get rich? Lay the groundwork first, then keep the tricks coming. A carefully arranged encounter and a gentle 1.4kReads8.6Score142Shelves
- 115 The Stepmother Forgives, the Rebellious Son Admits His Guilt 嫡母宽恕，逆子知罪 [Rebirth + historical romance + household intrigue + revenge + face-slapping the scum] In her previous life, Shi Jinyu was buried alive as a sacrifice. The Shi family was falsely accused of treason: her grandfather was imprisoned, her parents were murdered on the way into exile, and her elder brother was mutilated and left to die. After being reborn, Shi Jinyu takes revenge with her own hands on the people who framed the entire Shi family. But the man she kills is the illegitimate son she person 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 116 The Heirless Young Marquis Finally Has an Heir 绝嗣小侯爷有后了 [Please don't be misled by the title: the protagonist is not the young marquis! A little political intrigue + humor and comedy + clever characters] Shen Shuyu of the Grand Tutor's residence is notorious in the capital as a wicked woman. She can put on an act and play a part, is masterful in her schemes, fights for what she wants, and never lets herself suffer. She spends her days at the Xueyue Brothel, using her infamous reputation as a cover while investigating the truth behind her mother's mur 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 117 Reborn as a Substitute Bride, the Prince Dotes on Me Without Restraint 重生替嫁，王爷他娇宠无度 She was sent as a substitute bride to a man rumored to bring death to his wives and leave no heirs. The entire capital wagered she wouldn’t survive her wedding night. But with memories of her past life, Su Wanning helped Gu Yanci avoid traps, root out spies, and defeat political rivals, transforming from a discarded daughter forced into marriage into the sole mistress of the Prince Regent’s household. He held power over the court, never took another concubine, and devoted himself to her alone. O —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 118 Ode to the Journey Ahead 将行赋 At court, he is praised by all as a gracious gentleman, yet he insists on taking her as his wife. She is already married to another man, who cherishes her beyond measure and protects her with his life. But he refuses to give up. One scheme after another, one conspiracy after another, he vows to crush their marriage beneath the weight of imperial power. The Crown Prince watches them like a tiger stalking its prey, while the Third Prince conceals his sharp edge. The court is a storm of blades, whe 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 119 My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace 我夫权倾朝野，我娘宠冠后宫 [Pure Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue] Everyone says Princess Jin Jia was pampered from childhood, treasured like royalty, yet she's just a pretty but useless ornament? Zhao Yining doesn't care. She wraps herself in sheepskin, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and just keeps grinding! Her fiancé wants to run away? Don't let the door hit you on the way out. A sleazy man wants to get close? Get lost as far away as possible. She can dodge open attacks and fend off hidden arrows. A 2.4kReads8.9Score231Shelves
- 120 A Little Demon Monk Came Down from Foshan 从佛山上下来个小妖僧 “She gave her life for this little monk, and this little monk gave her up for the world.” I, Wang Ziyong, an abandoned prince, became the darling of the whole of Foshan, but I was cursed with a damned destiny: to become the Buddhist Son Hong Shan. I only wanted to muddle through, tease my grandfathers, and escape my fate. Then the day of the selection of the Buddhist Son arrived, and everything changed... Everything in this world is predetermined. Every cause bears its fruit. Every feeling holds 147Reads—Score—Shelves
- 121 After His Bedchamber Maid Ran Away, the Prince Begged Her to Return Every Day 通房跑路后，王爷日日求她回府 [Pure historical romance / both virgins] She was a beautiful woman of mixed Han Chinese and Western Regions heritage, born into a military family and exceptionally skilled in martial arts. Free-spirited as the wind, independent and carefree, she had a pair of striking green eyes that captivated everyone. On the day she was to marry her childhood sweetheart, an imperial edict suddenly summoned the groom to become the princess's consort. The wedding never took place, yet, absurdly, she ended up sh 601Reads9.2Score105Shelves
- 122 The Brocade-Clad Killer 锦衣杀 He is the sharpest blade in the emperor’s hand, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. By imperial order, he marries the only daughter of the Marquis Who Guards the Nation, who has been left behind in the capital. A marriage contract is both a reward and a shackle... She is a hostage used by the emperor to control the generals stationed at the border. He is the jailer ordered to keep watch over her. He struggles between loyalty and the growing desire he cannot suppress, while she naviga 2.2kReads7.1Score263Shelves
- 123 Reborn: Fragrance Falls on Splendid Brocade 重生之香落锦绣 Yang Lishu had plenty of regrets in her previous life. Reborn, her first order of business was to delay her mother’s trip back to her hometown for her great-uncle’s wife’s birthday celebration, avoiding a deadly trap. Yang Lishu’s life changed along with it, but after all the twists and turns, it was still that same person who took her hand and led her toward a life of splendor. 5.3kReads9.2Score592Shelves
- 124 The Ninth Princess Is Beautiful and Daring 九公主又美又飒 Ministers: Your Highness, why are you carrying the Crown Princess to court? The Heir gritted his teeth. “I only have one wife. If I lose her, can you pay me back?” She was the youngest and most beautiful commander in the War Department. In her previous life, she was betrayed by a scumbag and died tragically at the bottom of Heartbreak Cliff. Reborn into a new life, she went on a wild quest for dominance. Before she knew it, she had also become the treasure her husband held in the palm of his han 1.6kReads7.8Score264Shelves
- 125 Love and Romance Have Nothing to Do with Me 风月不相关 What kind of people can you find at Dream Return House? Yin Gezhi wore a gloomy expression. “I hate spineless people more than anything!” But fate had other plans. Guan Fengyue was exactly the sort of spineless person he despised. She had meant to drape a length of red silk around the Crown Prince of Wu, but after eating too much and gaining a couple of pounds, the silk couldn’t hold her. With a loud thump, she fell right into Yin Gezhi’s arms. Many years ago, someone had ridden into battle with 1.7kReads9.1Score263Shelves
- 126 Mistakenly Bound to the Eunuch, He Helps Me Ascend the Throne 错绑九千岁，他助我登临帝位 [War-God Grand Princess × Lord Eunuch: Fierce and ruthless to outsiders, proud and devoted to her] “Women rule” + “Court intrigue” + “Both pure” + “Power couple” Ye Shumei returns from battle to find that her fiancé, Wen Zhijin, is going to marry her imperial younger sister. How could she possibly put up with that? If you’re going to be so unreasonable, then I’ll just... On a dark, windy night, she climbed over the wall into the Grand Tutor’s residence and hauled someone back to her villa in a s 41Reads—Score—Shelves
- 127 Blossoms in the Palace 宫闱花 Everyone knew that Su Liuying, the prefect’s only daughter, had rejected a marriage proposal in public and sworn she would never marry Lou Yue, Prince An’s heir. Later, the entire Su family was wiped out, and Su Liuying became a palace servant. When they met again, he sat in the seat of power while she knelt before him. He lifted her chin and gently stroked it. “Do you regret it?” She lowered her eyes, tears of blood falling. “Please, help me!” “Fine!” He agreed, then used the dagger he had give 744Reads8.8Score108Shelves
- 128 The Moon Shines Toward the Evening 明月向晚 Zhu Mingyue, the capital's most talented woman, has once again incurred everyone's wrath. This time, it's because she's engaged to the Fourth Prince, said to be the most elegant man under heaven. But when she wakes from a nap, Zhu Mingyue discovers she's become Xiang Wan, a simple-minded girl from a small town in Qingzhou. Jiang Heng: “She's a catch. Hurry up and bring her back to my estate!” Xiang Wan: “Get lost! When I was making waves in the capital, you were still wearing split-crotch pants! 2.4kReads9.1Score258Shelves
- 129 Take Down the Green Tea, Destroy the System: The Commandery Princess Is Here to Crush Scumbags 扇绿茶，杀系统，郡主她主打虐渣 [Completed short story, both leads are each other’s first and only, love at first sight, two strong leads and sweet romance, no second chances, face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place, native woman vs. transmigrated woman] Gu Yuan’an, the young lady of Prince Duan’s residence, and Li Rongchuan, heir to the Cheng’en Marquisate, grew up together. Li Rongchuan pursued her for ten years before finally winning her approval and getting engaged to her. But after a trip to the border, Li Ron 625Reads8.8Score103Shelves
- 130 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 20Reads—Score123Shelves
- 131 A Joke? The Top Scholar or the Great General? What’s There to Decide? 笑话？状元郎和大将军，这还用选 Li Huaying is the most beloved princess of the Emperor of Dashuo, the most cherished younger sister of the crown prince, and the most dazzling, delicate flower of wealth and privilege. Yet at a spring banquet, she falls at first sight for Lin Huaiyuan, the gentle new top scholar. She does not mind that he comes from a poor family in Jiangdu, willingly waits through his three-year mourning period, and supports him as he rises through the ranks in Dashuo's court, where military affairs are valued 562Reads8.9Score102Shelves
- 132 A Long Winter in the Snowlands 雪域长冬 Eight years ago, after a night of passion, Sheng Yiqing fled in a panic. Eight years later, they meet again. He is a Buddhist monk seated on his sacred pedestal; she is a cool-headed, capable architect. Then, on a night under a dazzling sky, he stops her. “Sheng Yiqing, let me buy you a cup of tea.” The butter tea cools, then boils again. Prayer flags ripple in the wind like an omen: the monk has fallen in love… 4.4kReads8.9Score533Shelves
- 133 Beloved Divine Physician, the Marquis's Legitimate Daughter Is the Fairest in the Land 盛宠医妃，侯府嫡女艳绝天下 [One-on-one romance, powerful hero and heroine, palace and household intrigue.] In her previous life, she was deceived by a scumbag and a scheming woman working together, and her family was destroyed. When she opens her eyes again, she has returned to a time before it all happened. She is the marquis’s legitimate daughter, who grew up away from home, but the scheming woman has stolen her place. Everyone in the capital mocks her for growing up in the countryside, having no manners, being timid an 1.9kReads8.9Score269Shelves
- 134 Reborn to Marry a Treacherous Minister: Turning a Winning Hand into a Royal Flush 重生嫁奸臣：一手好牌打出王炸 [Two Powerful Leads + Mutual Devotion + Revenge + Political Intrigue] In her previous life, Shen Li died a terrible death. The reason was simple: she had a winning hand and played it disastrously. With an unbeatable start, she somehow managed to get her entire family executed. Shen Li was a noblewoman from a powerful clan and the greatest beauty of her generation. Her calligraphy and painting were peerless, her work worth a fortune, and her grace and intelligence drew countless young noblemen se 363Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 135 A Nation's Calamity: Yan (Complete in Two Volumes) 祸国·式燕（全二册） The land of Wei is divided among Yan, Bi, Yi, and Cheng. Crown Prince Zhanghua of Yan, fifteen years old, was set to marry the third daughter of the Xie family, Xie Fanyi. But Xie Fanyi tragically died on the way to her wedding. Two years later, the new emperor chose her younger sister, Chang Yan, as his empress. And so, at thirteen, Xie Chang Yan bid farewell to her paternal family, left her hometown, and journeyed to the imperial capital to learn court etiquette as she waited to come of age. S 3kReads9.5Score528Shelves
- 136 The Fate of the Green Hairpin 青簪缘 [Unhinged Male Lead + Forced Love + Fleeing Heroine] Shi Muqing was originally just a modern woman who had transmigrated into another world. Because of the Shi family’s standing at court, she was inexplicably noticed by the Third Prince, Murong Yuan, and drawn into the struggle for the throne among the three princes of Great Qi. She had once sincerely fallen for his tenderness, but she refused to become just one of his many women. When she first entered the palace, she kept making mistakes, hopi 914Reads9.3Score105Shelves
- 137 The First Lady of the Cabinet 内阁第一夫人 In her previous life, she married into the imperial family in a high-status match, only to meet a tragic end. Her family was destroyed, and she lost everyone. In this life, all she wants is revenge, yet she becomes the wife of a Grand Secretary, the spouse of a powerful chancellor... 1.3kReads8.7Score129Shelves
- 138 The Cool, Buddha-like Man Pins Her to the Wall, and She Flirts Without Taking Responsibility 清冷佛子摁上墙，她就撩撩不负责 Ye Ximeng and her stepsister, Ye Xiaorou, were both reborn. The first thing her stepsister did was steal the promising husband Ye Ximeng had chosen in her previous life. Then she foisted the wealthy and influential Buddhist gentleman of the capital on her, a man rumored to be impotent. Ye Ximeng smiled. Let her stepsister have him. She had no desire to jump into the Lu family’s fire pit anyway. When Ye Ximeng married the Buddhist gentleman, she had already made up her mind. She would stay in 538Reads8.9Score102Shelves
- 139 Late Nights in the Deep Estate 深宅晚 Her husband, Song Hemian, died young, leaving Jiang Wanyin alone in a desolate mansion, surrounded by endless gossip. Her late husband's younger brother, Song Heran, returns from afar. He is refined and handsome, yet reserved and inscrutable, treating her with a tenderness that constantly oversteps the bounds of propriety. As they spend their days together, Jiang Wanyin gradually realizes that this “younger brother-in-law” is nothing like the Song Heran her husband described, in either his habit 2.1kReads7.3Score201Shelves
- 140 Jade Halls and Golden Boudoirs 玉堂金闺 Li Tian has a clear goal in life: money, leisure, and no worries. She wants to find a kind-hearted husband with no skills and no temper, grow flowers and plants, raise cats and dogs, enjoy a little wine, compose a few sentimental poems, and live in blissful seclusion among the hills... Money isn't a problem, and leisure isn't a problem. But why is that kind-hearted husband with no skills and no temper always so far away among those hills? 99Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 141 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Fake death + slow burn + a love that grows over time + sincere romance + happy ending [Old, poor, disabled God of War x Young, beautiful killer | Mutual salvation] This story is a very slow burn. Please don't complain if that's not your thing. Just move on. A bloodthirsty noblewoman who has personally killed dozens, and the General of Zhenshuo, who has been falsely accused and imprisoned, struggling to survive, meet in Yuzhang. This is a story of two people finding their way to each other, and o 141Reads—Score—Shelves
- 142 Married at First Sight! Pregnant! The Buddha-Like Monk Reveals His Allure to His Seductive Wife 闪婚！怀崽！佛子瀑身诱娇妻 [Yandere + Iv1 devoted couples] Shui Qianluo can’t take her foreign boyfriend’s possessiveness anymore. She takes things to the extreme and simply vanishes. After returning to China, she marries an older, powerful man to clean up the Shui family’s mess. Rumor has it that as a child, the man shaved his head and became a little novice monk. He wears a white jade prayer bead bracelet year-round, and everyone in the capital’s elite circles praises him as a living Buddha. He’s marrying her only to ca 561Reads8.5Score104Shelves
- 143 Torture the Crown Prince, Marry the War King! The Spatial Physician Turns the World Upside Down 虐太子，嫁战王！空间医妃炸翻天 [Both leads are devoted to each other; sweet romance; transmigration; pocket dimension; physician consort; doted on by everyone; multiple couples] A medical doctoral student mysteriously died and, in a single instant, transmigrated into the body of the useless Third Miss of the Chancellor's residence. Her scumbag fiancé and vicious half-sister had killed the original owner. She would serve them itching powder and impotence drugs, followed by a divorce letter from yours truly. With her superb med 1.7kReads9.2Score209Shelves
- 144 Reborn as the Most Beloved Person in the Capital 重生后，我成了京城第一团宠 Shen Yunwan is reborn, returning to the moment she was born. In her previous life, she was the most esteemed legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household, but her stepmother spoiled her, her half-sister schemed against her, and she ultimately died a miserable death in the Cold Palace. Her brother died in battle, her father was exiled, and her entire family was ruined. In this life, she is still sweet and lovable, but she is no longer a naive girl who lets others lead her around. From t 10Reads—Score120Shelves
- 145 The Noble Consort's Cherished Days 贵妃娘娘娇宠记 [Sweet romance, everyone’s favorite, 1v1] Ye Menger grew up pampered and cherished. Her parents doted on her, her brothers adored her, and she even had an aunt who was the Empress Dowager and an imperial cousin who was the emperor to rely on. From childhood, everyone treasured her above all else. But then an imperial decree sent her into the palace. See how this noble-born young woman is coddled by an emperor and rises step by step to the highest position in the inner palace! 1kReads7.0Score105Shelves
- 146 EN Red Finery 红妆 Red robes, red robes. She was like the blazing sun that never set over the deserts of southern Xinjiang, carrying a fire within her and leaving desolation wherever she went. Her senior sister was her only weakness, and the reason she had come to the Central Plains for revenge. Meeting Ji Hanchu was beyond anything she had expected. That precious, pure-hearted young man was like the moon in the sky, lighting up the wasteland inside her. But they were never meant to be the same. Her vengeance coul 965Reads9.4Score145Shelves
- 147 A Gentle Breeze Disperses the Thick Clouds 暄风散浓云 [Historical romance + devoted couple + sweet at first, then heartbreak + household intrigue + political machinations + infidelity + twists + reconciliation] [An adaptable, sweet-and-salty heroine + a pitiful, unfaithful man] Twist warning: read it a second time and you'll realize it's a different story. She is a pampered princess who cares for the people; he is a battle-hardened general, tough on the outside but earnest at heart. Time may pass them by, but fate will bring them together. She sear 34Reads—Score—Shelves
- 148 A Slave as Pure as Jade 奴本如玉 She travels thousands of miles to a foreign land for a marriage alliance, only for her husband to shoot an arrow at her bridal sedan, staining her wedding dress with blood. When they meet again, her status is disgraced. She is bullied by everyone and sent to his tent. Yu Ruyan thought her life couldn't get any worse, but with a wave of his hand, he makes her his personal maid for life. Yu Ruyan thinks perhaps she, too, might come to love him with time. But when she gives him the blood from her 867Reads8.7Score100Shelves
- 149 The Reborn Legitimate Daughter: Destined for the Throne 重生嫡女：天命所归 [Revenge + payback + putting scumbags in their place + sweet romance] Xie Anran was born to privilege. Her father is a chancellor who holds power over the court, and her maternal grandfather is a renowned general. She never imagined she would end up dying a miserable death in the Cold Palace. “Goodbye, dear sister. Rest easy on your way,” her half-sister says with a sweet smile. “From now on, everything you have will be mine.” Her sister, who never competed with her and was always gentle and swe 320Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 150 A Profusion of Intertwined Blossoms 连枝花浓 They say Jiang Qingli, the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family, is an empty-headed fool with not a shred of learning. Yet thanks to her maternal grandmother, a Grand Princess, she was betrothed to Gu Anlan, the elegant and distinguished heir of the Gu family. Meanwhile, the Jiang family’s concubine-born daughter, Jiang Qingrou, is renowned for both her beauty and her talent, yet she was promised to Gu Anyu, Gu Anlan’s infamous wastrel of a half-brother. The gossips of the capital have sighed 4.2kReads8.9Score412Shelves
