Novels like A Beauty Adorned with Brocade
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- 1 A Delicate Beauty in Troubled Times 乱世娇娘 The Yi Dynasty is in turmoil, and the realm has fallen into chaos. To escape with her life, Yun Li has no choice but to leave her town in search of safer refuge. She never imagined that after all the effort it took to get there, she wouldn't find a peaceful haven, but the ruins of a living hell. In prison, no one cares whether she was wrongly arrested. Just as the whip is about to come down, someone orders them to stop. Yun Li looks up. In the darkness, a man is staring straight at her without 275Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 2 The Willow Tips of Xuancheng 玄城柳梢青 (Completed) The refined and gentle eldest daughter of a marquis's household & the aloof prince A classical historical romance, with no transmigration, no rebirth, and no golden finger When Chu Yun wakes, she feels heavier than usual. After a moment of coy annoyance, she secretly feels glad that Qi Xiuheng is so enamored with her. She is about to get up and dress when she notices someone still lying beside her. Could he still be here? He has never spent the whole night before. How could Chu Yun n 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Marquis's Cherished Darling 侯门娇宠 When she was ten, her mother was murdered. Though she was consumed by hatred, she was powerless to do anything, so she fled home with her younger brother to protect them both. Three years later, she returns. The time has come to settle every old score! But why does that man keep showing up? Are princes really so free these days? The prince says, “Every time I run into you, something bad happens!” She replies, “Obviously. Otherwise, how would you get any screen time?” He has no answer to that... 162Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 4 General, Your Wife Is Trying to Climb the Wall Again 将军，夫人又要爬墙了 The Qin family has a daughter of peerless beauty, who marries the heir to the Duke of Dingguo's household and lives a life of splendor and favor. But the world doesn't know that Qin Ke only looks fortunate on the surface. Inside, she's in agony, and she dies young, consumed by sorrow. Given another life, Qin Ke is still Qin Ke, and Helian Qin is still Helian Qin. But Qin Ke swears that as long as she draws breath, she will never marry Helian Qin. 16Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 5 Spring Warmth in the Hibiscus Pavilion 芙蓉春暖 I once thought that with Big Brother Jin Heng by my side, we would lean on each other for life, and I could be a pampered little wife in a modest household. Who knew General Pei would fall for me at first sight and bring me into his household in a grand bridal sedan to become its mistress? Afu truly regretted not learning more tricks for fighting in the inner quarters from her mother. She had no idea how to deal with her parents-in-law, battle her sisters-in-law, or discipline the concubines. Sh 37Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 6 My Childhood Sweetheart, the Medical Princess, Is Stunning 青梅医妃很倾城 In her previous life, she mistook her enemies for family and fell from the status of a noble lady to that of a concubine. Now she is reborn, and her father is still alive. Tang Jinnian swears to protect her father and destroy her enemies! Everything goes as she planned. The only surprise is that extraordinary crown prince… 43Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 7 Reborn: She Sets Her Sights Beyond the Cage 重生嫡女：她志在千里越樊笼 In her previous life, Ning Qinyu was the legitimate daughter of a noble family, yet she was condemned by everyone and died in a sea of flames. Young General Song, who had once ridden proudly through Chang'an and seen its flowers in full bloom, would never again gaze upon the vast grassland sky for the rest of his life. She ignored his warnings and kindness, brushing them aside without a second thought. She stubbornly devoted herself to paving the way for Crown Prince Song Beimo's ascension to th —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 My Mother Is a Princess Sent to Marry for Peace 我的母亲是和亲的公主 [Neither reborn nor transmigrated] Jie Ya is the least popular princess in the Dile Khanate. At the annual Ru Chi Festival, the khan plans to sacrifice her in exchange for eternal life. Jie Ya's mother is Princess Ning Shuo, who was sent to the Later Tang twenty years ago in a marriage alliance. To keep Jie Ya alive, she does everything she can to send her daughter to the Later Tang. Only after arriving in the Later Tang does Jie Ya learn that the entire Ru Chi Festival is part of a grand cons —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Madam Jinning 瑾宁夫人 Meng Jinning wasn't exactly the laid-back type, but she understood the principle of not bothering others unless they bothered her first. She also knew that being a stepmother was no easy task. She figured the children's maternal relatives and their own father could take care of them, and the most she could do was turn a blind eye. She never expected that, even though she had no intention of meddling, someone else would insist on dragging her into their business. 309Reads7.7Score10514d adds
- 10 The Untouchable Princess’s Feast 绝妃膳类 No zuo no die: The Gu family's Fourth Miss finally got herself killed after making trouble at every turn, but in doing so, she drastically changed Gu Huaqing's tragic fate! As the daughter of a wealthy official, she absolutely couldn't let Heaven down. Her motto was to live freely and happily, and her top rule was to stay out of conflict! So why were there always so many admirers around her? Heaven above, earth below, please make these rotten peach blossoms go away!!! 580Reads8.9Score10014d adds
- 11 A Spring Day in the Fourth Month 朝春四月时 As the richest young lady in the land, every expense of Fan Xiwen’s travels is recorded in The Gossipy Chronicles, a publication founded by several officials’ wives. Their aim is to hunt down the juiciest gossip and most irresistible topics in the capital and beyond. Fan Xiwen used to find this quite vexing. She once considered offering the creators of The Gossipy Chronicles a little money to buy them off, but they refused, declaring sternly, “A passion for gossip cannot be bought. Miss Fan, you 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 My Lord, Your Assassin Chef Is Here! 《王爷，你的刺客厨子上线了》 My Lord, Your Assassin Chef Has Arrived —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Marquis’s Estate Welcomes the Apricot Blossom 侯门迎杏来 In the dream of a girl from the Tan family... She has a sweet-tongued, scheming husband and a mother-in-law who will stop at nothing to steal her dowry. One by one, they try to drag her into the mire... In the dream, she is a discarded pawn, defeated in a game of wits. Her entire Feng family is condemned, and a distinguished household is wiped out in a single day. When she opens her eyes, she is still the top scholar's wife... Surrounded on all sides, she is. Ruthless and vicious, she is. So wh 34Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 14 My Wife, Bai Qingqian 吾妻白清浅 [Pure historical romance, no quick transmigration, no reborn heroine, and no golden finger] Bai Qingqian, the so-called “Second Young Master” of the Bai household, meets Lu Zhiyao, a spoiled crown prince… “Lu Zhiyao! You're scaring away my admirers again!” Lu Zhiyao (muttering): I just can't stand seeing my Qingqian with other young masters. It was only a missed connection… Those meant to be together will meet again. … “Your Highness, I've almost forgotten you.” 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 A Childhood Friend on My Pillow 枕上青梅 [Strong Heroine and Hero + Power Struggles + Sweet Romance] Su Ruohua is the legitimate granddaughter of the Grand Secretary. Beautiful and charming, she suffered the double blow of family upheaval and heartbreak in the year she came of age, and even past nineteen, she remains unmarried. As a child, she made a boast that won a promise from a young boy, binding him to her for life. But lies always come at a price. The boy disappeared, and she began having the same nightmare night after night. The 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 After She Marries the Ailing Young Master to Bring Him Good Fortune, She Becomes His Most Treasured One 为病弱少爷冲喜后，她成了掌中宝 [Marriage Before Love] + [Both leads are each other's first and only love] + [Salvation] Yun Wanwan never expected that her mother not only disliked her, but would even send her off to bring good fortune to a sick man. But her father desperately needed money to save his life, and with no way to repay him, she had no choice but to accept her fate! Only after arriving at the Shen household did she discover that, despite the talk of bringing good fortune, she was really just Shen Pingzhang’s person 139Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 17 Return of the Swallow 锦堂归燕 As the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, she was switched at birth and forced to struggle for survival among the common folk. At long last, she was reunited with her family, only to be caught up in endless domestic power struggles. She wanted to get along with her sisters, honor her elders, and live a peaceful life of her own, but every one of those awful people was determined to thwart her! So she faced reality: if she wanted a good life, she would have to scheme and fight within the h 2.3kReads8.4Score31914d adds
- 18 Gu Jin, the Legitimate Daughter 嫡女顾瑾 She is a disfigured legitimate daughter, unloved by her father since birth and forbidden by his decree to leave the household. Then one day, Fourth Prince Ling Xiaohan is ambushed in the forest and saved by a mysterious woman. To his surprise, she ignores the proprieties between men and women and kisses him. Ling Xiaohan orders his men to search every inch of the land and find her within three days, only to be left red-faced when... 61Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 19 Husband, Spare Me Your Blade 相公，刀下留我 Ye Qingcheng transmigrated, and couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Later, she realized that someone had been setting her up all along. Qin Shao was reborn, with every detail of his past life still vivid in his mind. If he let a woman set him up again in this life, he might as well give up on life. “My lord, what will it take for you to let me go?” the alluring woman asked with a charming smile. “If you die, I'll be done for.” “Come on, you've loved me so much you want to kill me. 10Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 20 Oh No! The Little Cutie Only Wants to Plant Green Grass on a Cheater's Head 糟糕！小奶包只想渣男头上种绿草 Reborn into a life twenty years later. To get revenge on her scumbag ex, the little darling arranged to meet him late at night, only to be cornered by his son. “If you want revenge on the Retired Emperor, I’m the most direct way to do it. So, how about it? Want to be with me?” The little darling said, “Your Majesty, I’m old enough to be your mother.” The young emperor didn’t mind. “Fine. Then how about considering me, Mother?” Using Shui Yunjian’s call for a husband as a pretext, Shui Longy —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Quiet Days Flow By, Shared with You 细水流年与君同 She is An Yue, the daughter of a minor fifth-rank official. He is Xu Ze, the celebrated General Who Guards the Nation. Their marriage is one of convenience: one seeks to secure her family’s future, while the other hopes to keep a low profile and conceal his true intentions. Before long, neither knows who was the first to entrust the other with their heart and fall in love. A sweet romance between the official’s daughter An Yue and the great general Xu Ze. 58Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 22 Ninefold Spring 九酝春 In her previous life, she lived cautiously, spending ten years of her youth helping him rise to power, only to end up losing her child and taking her own life. Reborn, she would make everyone who had wronged her pay. 126Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 23 After Returning to the Capital, the Young General Who Guards the Nation Fell for Me at First Sight 回京后，镇国少将军对我一见钟情 [Historical romance, one-on-one, sweet and doting with no angst, both leads are natives of this world] General Chu was handsome and stern, from a good family, and excelled in both letters and martial arts. He was nearly twenty and still unmarried. After returning to the capital victorious, his marriage was promptly put on the agenda. Just then, a young woman appeared by his side. Once he realized how he felt, the decisive General Chu immediately made up his mind: It had to be her. The third youn 2.3kReads8.6Score24914d adds
- 24 Yangyang Can't Catch a Break, So the Marquis Gets Put Under House Arrest! 漾漾不得意，侯爷关禁闭！ [White Moonlight vs. Cinnabar Mole + Sweet and Angsty Romance + Political Intrigue + A Husband’s Long Road to Redemption] The legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household falls from grace and becomes a bonded, expendable assassin in the Marquis’s residence. The carefree young heir of the Marquis’s household bears the blood feud of his entire family and is forced to become an orphaned marquis! [Fallen Noble Daughter vs. Orphaned Marquis: They keep each other company and grow stronger tog 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Help! My Husband Has Rebelled Again and Again 救命！我家夫君又双叒叕造反了 [Transmigration + strong female lead + political intrigue + one-on-one romance + villain] Meng Bingling has barely transmigrated when her father dies. Her uncles and clan elders come to demand their share of the family fortune, hoping to take everything for themselves. Her mother is angered to death, and her unborn little brother is lost too. With nowhere else to turn, she grabs a handsome man she likes off the street and makes him marry into her family. She'd rather burn the family fortune or t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Brocade Calamity: Kindling 锦绣劫之火种 A bloodstained painting of “A Hundred Lotuses” and an old, dark teal seal lead to the massacre of the entire family of the Northern Frontier’s God of War fifteen years ago. Embroiderer Xiao Xiu sets out to uncover the truth behind her family’s destruction, joining Pei Qi, a guard of mysterious origins, on a perilous journey north across the snowy wasteland. From Lin’an to Heishui City, from mountain mines to the towering imperial palace, they carry the secret of “Snowbound Green,” powerful enoug —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Princess Sent to Marry: The Cunning Prince’s One and Only Consort 和亲公主：腹黑王爷的独宠王妃 The emperor said, “All our princes of Fengxi are here. Take your pick!” Yun Jiyou glanced at all the handsome men and pointed to the most composed one. “I’ll take him.” 31Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 28 True to Your Heart, True to You 不负卿心不负君 She was the demon empress who brought ruin to her country; he was the new emperor who overthrew a tyrant and ruled with benevolence. When the former dynasty fell, she was lucky enough to survive, only to become a disgraced consort in the cold palace, where anyone could bully her. They had been childhood sweethearts, but when they met again, neither could tell love from hate. He married another woman and made her empress, yet could never forget her. The man said bitterly, “Meng Xianjun, you owe m 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Azure Kite: The Proud Prince’s Dearest Treasure 青鸢行：傲娇王爷的心头宝 A cool, haughty prince vs. a clever, lovely little kitten [One-on-one + both pure + devoted love + sweet + healing + happy ending] Shen Qingyuan thought she was destined to spend her whole life adrift, living under someone else's roof... She had no idea she had long since become the apple of Prince Gu's eye. She thought the boldest thing she'd ever done was sleep with the notorious little devil of the capital! One passionate night... And she hadn't run away as soon as she woke up. Shen Qingyuan 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 A Heart in Turmoil: After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Cold-Blooded Prince Imprisons and Cherishes Me 意缭乱：退婚后，冷戾王爷囚宠我 The legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Weiyuan, Luo Jinyu, is ordered to return to the capital to marry Crown Prince Xuan Zhao. But by chance, she catches the prince in the act with her elder sister, Qingyan. Jinyu steels herself and offers her hand to Prince Jing, Lin Yuan, the cold-faced, terrifying god of death. She wants to use his influence to escape the disastrous engagement. After many twists and turns, and nearly losing her life, she succeeds in ending the engagement. But she gradua —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 My Maid Is a Big Shot 朕的侍女是大佬 Chu Yin Xiu never could have imagined that his exceptionally skilled young maid was actually a renowned female big shot from the modern world. And the female big shot never could have imagined that the “sickly” young master she served day and night was actually a king of a great nation who loved playing the fool and hiding his true strength, with unfathomable martial arts skills! 555Reads6.6Score10514d adds
- 32 Radiant Spring 春光艳 In her previous life, Ye Baozhu had the worst luck imaginable. She married a scumbag who was a beast in human skin, and when she died, she made sure to take him down with her. At last, she had her revenge! So what was this business about being reborn? Perhaps Heaven had brought her back this time to repay her debts and return the kindness she had received? 1.6kReads8.7Score17314d adds
- 33 The Capital's Most Cherished 宠冠京华 After being reborn, Chu Mingluo finally understands that she was never the one at fault. With a heaven-sent medical text in hand, she turns its pages with her delicate fingers and vows to make those wolves pay for their blood debts! Only the cold and aloof villain from her previous life, who killed countless people, comes close and asks, “I heard you admire me. Do you want to marry me?” Chu Mingluo fails to notice the growing obsession and madness in the villain's eyes. After thinking it over, s 397Reads9.0Score10214d adds
- 34 Song of Ye City 邺城曲 Told from the heroine's perspective. Be warned: this is a tragic ending. In Yecheng, everyone knows Tantai Hua, the eldest daughter born of a concubine in the Eastern Peace Marquis's household, yet no one pays any attention to the legitimate daughter of the marquis. Her father neglects her birth mother, who is bullied by the concubines until she dies in despair. Qiu Ci and her elder sister depend on each other. Within the marquis's household, open attacks and hidden schemes abound, smiles concea 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The Naturally Oblivious Empress 皇后天然呆 What? I transmigrated? What? I transmigrated into an empress, of all things! And who said the emperor was so devoted to government affairs that he never had time for the harem? Then who is this man who keeps flirting with me? Fan Wanwan was on the verge of tears. Could someone tell her how she was supposed to survive past episode two in a palace intrigue story, when her intelligence was only suited to a lighthearted farming story? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 I Promise You a Peerless World 许你一世天下无双 She nearly died in childbirth bringing his son into the world, only to be met with an edict stripping her of her title as empress! She couldn't believe he could be so cruel and heartless. She crawled step by step toward him, but he kicked her in the chest! It was all because of a villain's slander: he suspected her of being unfaithful! Luo Nishang had loved him for over ten years, and willingly fought bloody battles for him. If she hadn't loved him, why would she have taken swords meant for him 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 I Draw the Stars for You 我以你手画星辰 [A peerlessly graceful regent × a free-spirited princess] Once, I was willing to protect this realm because it was my duty. Now, I'm willing to protect this realm because you are in it. At first, she said, “I believe there is light in this world. I just haven't found it yet.” Later, she stroked the man whose eyes now shone with light and said, “Now I have.” “Countless people in this world want me dead. Do you?” “Of all the countless people in this world I want to scheme against, 6Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 38 General, the Princess Is Running Away Again! 将军，公主又要跑路了！ Before she turned nine, the eldest Princess Pingyang of Dayong lived in a living hell at the very bottom of society. After nine, she lived in the most luxurious of gilded cages. Those people used every scheme, fair or foul, because all they wanted was an obedient pawn. If that was the case, then this princess would marry the person they feared most. They feared he would become so powerful that he overshadowed the emperor, so she would help him seize military power and authority. They feared losi 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Phoenix Empress Returns 凰后归来 In her previous life, Xiao Xiwei died at the hands of her husband and younger stepsister. Only just before her death did she learn that her life had been a falsehood, painstakingly fabricated by someone else. Reborn through fire, she proceeds cautiously at every turn, learns to read people’s hearts, and sees through their schemes. Together with the Seventh Prince, who has pursued her from her past life, she builds a splendid life. 21Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 40 A Beloved Wife Blessed with a Thousand Fortunes 娇妻万福 Shi Jinxiu is the daughter of the Changxing Marquis’s household in the capital, but her father is only a concubine-born son. Her branch of the family has no standing in the household at all. A few days ago, Shi Jinxiu had a dream, a dream that showed her entire life. In it, she was deceived by her third aunt, Madam Lu, and married off to the foolish nephew of her eldest aunt, Madam Li. She met a tragic end. One is a living King of Hell, feared by all; the other is an unremarkable girl reborn fro 1.1kReads8.9Score10314d adds
- 41 A Brocade of Splendor 锦色盈门 Ye Xuelan, the second young lady of the Marquis of Mu'en's household, is the most disgraceful of them all. Though born into a marquis's family, she grew up at the ancestral home in the county town, crude and uncultured, with naturally large feet. She shows no respect to her grandmother and no affection for her sisters. She can do everything the street thugs can, and everything they can't. This oddity is loathed by everyone in the marquis's household, yet she insists on staying there, determined 5.7kReads9.0Score54814d adds
- 42 Frost Falls Over the Deep Courtyard 霜染深庭 Fostered out, replaced, and targeted for murder, she struggled to crawl out of the Su family's mire. She put on a wedding dress for him, hoping they could build a good life together. But the marquis's household was full of danger, and one wrong step could mean death. She struggled and carefully planned every move, only to scrape by through sheer luck. But he thought she was playing the pig to eat the tiger, scheming against him, setting him up, and flirting with him. At last, the marquis could t 83Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 43 Little Awan 小女阿晚 [Smart Leads + Devoted Husband + Devoted to Each Other + Happy Ending] She was a spirited young woman, carefree and bold on Tianji Mountain. He was a noble young lord in the capital, carefully plotting every move and arranging the game board as he pleased. By chance, she saved him. Who would have thought he would shamelessly cling to her afterward! She fled in a panic, deciding that running away was the best of the Thirty-Six Stratagems. But somehow, he still found her. His voice was calm. “Are 132Reads—Score10414d adds
- 44 Fragrance in the Bedchamber 帐中香 The idol she'd had a crush on for seven years became a celebrity. On her way to cheer him on, she was hit by a car. When she woke up, she found herself in bed with her idol, having a good time! She had transmigrated, into the body of a stunningly beautiful empress dowager who had brought ruin to the kingdom. Her idol had become the cold, twisted regent of the Kang Dynasty. To protect her young son, the heroine muddles through and becomes the regent's bedmate. But the original body's personali 806Reads7.0Score10014d adds
- 45 Your Majesty, I'm Quite the Seductress 皇上，本宫很会撩 After transmigrating, Song Zhixi finds herself an unfavored empress. She says life is just too hard. She doesn't want to fight in the palace, she just wants to sell medicine in peace! But in this enormous palace, the only potential customer in sight is the tyrant of an emperor... “Hehehe, Your Majesty, open up.” Hearing this, the emperor, who had been engrossed in reviewing memorials, instinctively opened his mouth. After chewing a couple of times, he frowned and stopped. “What did you just feed 126Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 46 The Noble Lady Jinhe 贵女堇和 Commandery Princess Gu married Mu Zhongji, the eldest son of the Duke’s household. After their wedding, the couple treated each other with respect and affection. Before long, they had a daughter, Mu Jinsheng, followed two years later by a son, Mu Jintang. Mu Jinhe was a late-born daughter and the apple of the whole family’s eye. Mu Jinhe married two men in her life. Her first husband was debonair and handsome. Her current husband was broad-shouldered, tall, and imposing. 406Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The Palace Maid's Rise to Power 宫女凰权 The empress, who had been poisoned and unconscious for more than two years, suddenly wakes up. She discovers that the high-ranking consort who has been managing the imperial harem is plotting to steal her son. Her loyal personal maid, who had served her faithfully for years, has become a concubine. And that’s not all. Several more concubines have joined the emperor’s harem. What will she do…? The word “maid” in the title does not mean a servant, but rather “a woman in the palace.” This book is a 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 A Dream of Splendor 浮梦华 Yu Shaohua is the only legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yu’s household. Her mother is the reigning emperor’s legitimate eldest daughter, so she is truly the apple of everyone’s eye. People in the capital all marvel at how blessed she is. According to the rumors, Miss Yu’s hands are soft as young shoots, her skin smooth as cream, and her eyes bright, her teeth pearly white. At rest, she is as graceful as a delicate flower reflected on water; in motion, she sways like a willow in the breeze. Eve 57Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 49 My Princess Consort Is Growing Up 我家王妃初养成 Ning Mao thought her transmigration had turned out pretty well. Her whole family treasured her, handling her with the utmost care, and the loyal prince she had picked up along the way fed her all sorts of delicious things every day. It was just that... She pinched the considerable layer of fat on her belly... What? Lose weight? Ha, not a chance! Eat all these shark fins, bear paws, abalone, sea cucumber, bird’s nest, fish maw, phoenix marrow, dragon liver, and delicacies! Don’t leave a single bi 42Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 50 Under the Palace Eaves 宫檐 She promised to glimpse the future of the Qing empire for the man she loved deeply. 724Reads8.7Score10014d adds
