Novels like Wicked Springtime
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Wicked Springtime, best match first.
- 1 I Kicked Out My Husband After He Faked His Death, and Miss Sheng Became the Talk of the Capital 踹走假死夫君，盛小姐她名冠京华 [Historical Rebirth + One-on-One Romance + Devoted Couple + Dumping the Scoundrel + Divorce + System] In her previous life, Sheng Mingjin defied her family’s objections and married into the Meng family, carrying her betrothed’s memorial tablet after he was supposedly killed in battle. After the wedding, she cared for her mother-in-law and managed the Meng family’s estate. At her mother-in-law’s urging, she adopted a child and helped him rise to success. She thought she would live out the rest of —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Divorce the Husband, Destroy the Concubines: The Reborn Matriarch Goes on a Rampage 休夫灭妾，重生主母杀疯了！ (Reborn for Revenge + Satisfying Family-Intrigue Story) In her previous life, Wen Shengsheng single-handedly kept the declining Nanyang Marquis household afloat. After years of toil, she finally restored it to the ranks of the elite, only to discover that everyone wanted her dead. Her once-loving husband already had a child with another woman. Her mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law all knew, but kept it from her so they could wring every last penny from the Wen family. When her h 146Reads7.6Score—Shelves
- 3 The Marquis’s Wife Sees Clearly and Builds a Peaceful Daily Life 侯府主母通透，打造清闲日常 (The rating is low because not many people have rated it) [Everyday life as a noblewoman in ancient times + family matters + household intrigue + a native-born noblewoman vs. a transmigrated, reborn woman + ensemble cast] Eight years ago, Xie Heyun married into the Marquis of Jinling's household as the heir's wife. Over the past eight years, she has been cherished by the Old Madam, kept her concubines in line, and raised clever children of her own and a well-behaved stepdaughter... So what if th 294Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 4 I Solve Palace Intrigues by Having Babies 我靠生娃摆平宫斗 [Quick Transmigration] [Harem Intrigue] [Winning Hearts Through Seduction] [Mutual Purity in Every World] [High-Level Green Tea Heroine] [Many Pregnancies and Children] Xu Jiaojiao died, and then Heaven gave her a chance to live again. There was only one condition: have children, as many as possible! She was sent to one world after another to bear children for the emperor protagonists, who were fated to have no heirs. One child after another, and the time she had accumulated to stay alive kept g 19Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 The Fortunate Wife of a Prestigious Clan 世家福妻 Xu Chengyu died in the bitter cold of February, alone and wretched in the Pinglan Courtyard. But when she opened her eyes again... the person in the bronze mirror was clearly only fourteen or fifteen years old. She was once again the most celebrated Fifth Miss Xu in Yangzhou City. This time, she was determined to live freely and on her own terms! 418Reads8.3Score103Shelves
- 6 Drunken Blossom Shade 醉花阴 She was the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household, but her devotion was misplaced, and she was made a fool of. Reborn, she changes her appearance and vows to take back everything that was taken from her! Facing her indecisive father, her scheming half-sister, and the concubine who is always trying to kill her... In the end, she schemes to make him marry into the marquis's household. But once her revenge is complete... “My hatred has been laid to rest. From now on, my lord, we can each go 143Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 7 Lady Ruler of the Zhao Clan 赵氏女君 As the feudal lords battled for supremacy and war ravaged the land, the immensely wealthy Cui clan of Wei sought protection by marrying into the state of Zhao, offering half their fortune as a dowry. The heir, Zhao Mu, chose Cui Xiaoman. Her cousin Cui Wanxiu resented Xiaoman and spread the auspicious rumor that Xiaoman had been born under a sign proclaiming her the future empress of all under heaven. The lords raced to claim the beauty and become rulers of the realm, while Zhao Mu stood guard o 537Reads8.7Score106Shelves
- 8 The Stepdaughter's Glory 继女荣华 Her husband was the only son for three generations, and her mother-in-law was desperate for a grandson. After ten years of marriage without a child, she still firmly insisted that her husband remain faithful and take no concubines! Yet even that wasn’t enough. She abandoned her husband and daughter halfway through and married up, enjoying a lifetime of wealth and honor! ...The sad thing is, what words could describe the miserable past life of Miss Song, the daughter of such a winner? Given anoth 6Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 9 Cold Hairpin Blossoms 簪花冷 [Clear-headed Noblewoman from a Prestigious Family x Scheming Scholar from a Humble Background] [Love After Marriage + Ensemble of Maidservants + Realistic Domestic Strife in an Ancient Setting] The marriage between a noblewoman from a prestigious family and a top-ranked scholar from a humble background was originally a political union in which each side got what they wanted. Only after they weathered one incident after another did they gradually move from mutual suspicion to mutual appreciation 16Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 My Reborn Younger Sister Stole My Husband? The Marquess’s Wife Laughed Herself Silly 嫡妹重生抢夫君？侯门主母笑疯了 Yun Qingyao and her legitimate younger sister were both reborn. Her sister snatched the scumbag husband Yun Qingyao had married in her previous life and entered the Su family, where danger lurked on all sides. Yun Qingyao watched coldly as her sister basked in success, boasting about her unwavering love for Mr. Su. As for Yun Qingyao, she wielded power and focused on making money, fulfilling the wish she had left unfinished in her previous life. Clear-headed Yun Qingyao knew that nothing was mor 42Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 11 Doting on a Concubine and Neglecting His Wife? The Marquess's Principal Wife Is Reborn and Goes on a Rampage 宠妾灭妻？侯门主母重生后杀疯了 [Reborn + palace intrigue and household drama + two formidable leads + devoted to one another] In her previous life, Yun Shutáng married into the Marquis of Yongning's household by imperial decree. She honored her mother-in-law, managed the household, and poured her heart and soul into helping her two children rise to prominence. Just before she died, however, her husband brought his concubine to her bedside and revealed that years ago, the concubine had switched their children. The children Yun 3.2kReads8.6Score441Shelves
- 12 A Matriarch's Daily Life: The Self-Cultivation of a Wife 主母日常：为妻的自我修养 {An elegant historical tale + punishing scumbags + career-minded heroine} Gu Beichu was born into a merchant family. To escape the label fate had saddled her with, she married into the Marquis of Wuyang's household with a dowry worth a million. She helped the household out of its financial difficulties. Everyone worried that with her lowly background, life in the marquis's household would be hard for her. But she really wanted to tell them that she was doing just fine: she managed the entire hou 767Reads8.3Score105Shelves
- 13 Rouged Lips: The Reborn Widow Goes on a Rampage 点绛唇：寡妇重生杀疯了 Xie Yunyu had barely married into the Marquis of Ningyuan's household when her husband died. Left alone, she stepped out into the world and raised the entire family. Her hypocritical mother-in-law used a chastity arch to keep her trapped, while her sister-in-law had her lover violate her. She had never been a mother, yet she raised three children who weren't hers. She provided for her stepson and stepdaughter and hired the best tutors to educate them. But just when she should have been enjoying 194Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 14 Reborn as a Doctor, She Ruined Her Husband’s Family 医女重生，她把夫家玩废了 In her previous life, Xia Lanzhi spent eight years as a widow in the Weiyuan General’s manor, using her dowry to keep the sprawling household afloat. She honored her mother-in-law and cared for her sister-in-law. While searching for her husband, she adopted a young boy as her legitimate son, devoted all of the Xia family’s resources to raising him, and taught him with care, hoping he would restore the General’s family’s former glory. Little did she know it was all wishful thinking. The general r 287Reads8.8Score101Shelves
- 15 Favoring Concubines and Neglecting Your Wife? Fine. I’ll Start Over and Make Sure You’re Trapped With Me 宠妾灭妻？随你，老娘重开锁死你 [Traditional historical family intrigue, reborn, heroine’s rise, marquis pursues his wife] In her previous life, Wu Yueshu was the daughter of a respectable official family in the capital. But after her father was injured, he was ostracized at court, and the family fell into decline. She married far away, endured a hard life, and used her own efforts to help her husband rise to the third rank. Their son earned an official degree, and she should have enjoyed a comfortable and prosperous old age.. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 The Duke's Bastard Daughter 国公府的庶女 A concubine-born daughter of a powerful family, she lived cautiously under the thumb of her ruthless stepmother, concealing both her talents and her stunning beauty. After her birth mother was murdered and her younger sister turned against her, she resolved to take revenge and make her stepmother experience the pain of losing a loved one. The aging general's low-born son, born to a concubine, was framed by his stepmother and plunged into an abyss of misery. He forged himself into a man of steel, 553Reads8.2Score102Shelves
- 17 You Want Me to Bear an Heir? I'll Send My Wretched Sister Straight to the Cold Palace 借腹生子？本宫直接送渣姐进冷宫 [Having children + palace intrigue + reborn] A clear-headed, decisive, scheming heroine + an emperor who knows his own heart, but keeps his feelings restrained The kids are incredibly capable and fiercely protective of their mother! - In her previous life, Lin Chuyi was framed by her elder sister, who killed her mother and stole her child. She died a miserable death in the cold palace. Given another chance at life, Lin Chuyi enters the palace once more. This time, she depends on no one and clin 1.1kReads9.0Score122Shelves
- 18 I Died Tragically in My Past Life, So My Three Brothers Can Go to Hell! 前世惨死，三个哥哥死一边去！ [Devoted couple + Super sweet pampering + The female lead is really a princess + The female lead has a secret identity + Ultra-satisfying face-slapping!] In her past life, she was switched at birth with the legitimate daughter and became the lowly concubine-born daughter despised by her entire family. Her mother personally took her heart’s blood and offered it to the legitimate daughter. Even after she died, her three older brothers performed a ritual to make her soul vanish forever. Reborn, X 1.4kReads9.0Score179Shelves
- 19 A Record of Life Behind Closed Doors 闺中录 In her previous life, Qin Ningzhi was arrogant, overbearing, and willful. Her parents died, her reputation was ruined, and everyone turned against her. In the end, she died in a refugee camp. When she opened her eyes again, she discovered she had returned to the age of twelve. Her parents were still alive, and she had yet to become the laughingstock of the capital. Everything could still be changed... 241Reads6.9Score103Shelves
- 20 Glory Everlasting 昭华未央 Caiyu Xie Yuniang wins the emperor’s favor because she bears an uncanny resemblance to the late Ahu. After a series of struggles, Yuniang finally ascends to the empress’s throne. But Emperor Qianyuan does not know that his beloved Yuniang is actually Ahu, the daughter of General Shen Rulan, who was executed on charges of treason. Ahu entered the palace to clear her father’s name and overturn the unjust conviction that led to his death. Watch as this calculating woman born and raised in her own w 21Reads9.0Score—Shelves
- 21 The Matriarch Smiles, and Her Scumbag Husband’s Family Faces Certain Doom 主母微微一笑，渣夫全家生死难料 [Rebirth, divorce, revenge on scumbags, sweet romance with both leads pure] Shen Chunran only learned the truth when she died in her previous life: her husband claimed to respect her, but his heart belonged to someone else. He stole her dowry and destroyed her family. Her mother-in-law wept and begged her to stop using her medical skills to save people, saying a woman should stay in her place. In truth, she was clipping Shen Chunran’s wings and dimming her brilliance. Her grandmother lamented ho 358Reads8.9Score100Shelves
- 22 Torture the Concubine! Marry the Treacherous Minister! The Marquis’s Eldest Daughter-in-Law Is Reborn and Wants to Become a Widow 虐宠妾！嫁奸臣！侯府长媳重生要丧偶 Gu Nanzhi, the mistress of the marquis’s household, only realized on her deathbed that her entire life had been a lie. Her husband, supposedly injured in battle and unable to consummate their marriage, was secretly entwined night after night with his stepson’s wet nurse. That wet nurse was her sister-in-law, whom she had never met and who was believed to have died long ago. The stepson she had devotedly raised was their child. The boy she raised wanted her dead, and the husband she had loved all 1kReads8.8Score143Shelves
- 23 My Graceful Wife 我妻窈窕 The Second Madam of the Dingguo Marquis's residence next door had lost her husband and been widowed in her prime. Seeing her was enough to make anyone feel sorry for her. The young general, famed throughout Chang'an and victorious in battles across three kingdoms, had only to glance at her before thinking how he wanted to draw her close and shower her with affection. They said she had once been Chang'an's most beautiful woman, proud as jade and restrained by propriety. They also said that after 1.9kReads7.0Score222Shelves
- 24 Three Years Into Our Marriage, We Still Have No Children, Yet My In-Laws Spoil Me Rotten 换亲三年不孕，夫家偏把我宠上天 Jiang Ruoyun discovered that she and her younger sister had both been reborn. In her previous life, she married a poor scholar and schemed tirelessly, enduring hardship after hardship until he passed the imperial examinations and rose from an ordinary farming family to become a third-rank Minister. She herself was granted the title of an official’s wife and enjoyed boundless prestige. Her sister married a well-off hunter, but made a complete mess of her life, fell out with her in-laws, and grew 4.4kReads8.6Score409Shelves
- 25 Being the Principal Wife Is Hard: I Quit 主母难当，老娘不干了 Du Ruoheng was lucky enough to be reborn, but she returned to the very day she married into the Mu family. With her scumbag husband and his sweet-faced mistress standing before her, she thinks, This time, you won’t get away with it! (The new book, “Plotting to Kill the Legitimate Wife? Have You Asked About the Poisonous Gu in My Hands?” is now available. 844Reads8.9Score102Shelves
- 26 The Family Estate 门庭 [Serious drama + healing each other + family intrigue + court politics + revenge + lifelong monogamy] Jiang Zhi struggled for five years in that household, enduring five years of nightmares and barely staying alive, like a dog her father traded away for profit. When her father pushed her into the fire pit, he said, “A Zhi, you’re the best piece on my chessboard.” After waking up, Jiang Zhi sees that the house she had dreamed of escaping back to in her previous life has not yet changed from the 3.2kReads8.6Score318Shelves
- 27 Quick Transmigration: I Stole the Male Supporting Character and Ran! What a Thrill! 快穿：抢了男配就跑！真刺激！ Whenever He Lin goes to fix a problem in a small world, a passerby appears by his side. But the passersby he encounters are a little different: not only are they good-looking, with long legs and strong, athletic builds, every one of them is a big shot. They are practically his ideal type, and He Lin can’t help falling for them. Figuring that he won’t have to take responsibility if he sleeps with them anyway, he secretly sets about seducing them. But after completing his mission and returning to 37Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 28 The Enchantress's Ordeal 艳客劫 There is a woman named Hu Yan. She is a priestess, and everything she does, every gesture and every laugh, is especially easy to hate. To make matters worse, she has a sharp tongue, a cruel heart, and an impressive bag of tricks. Everywhere she goes, all the handsome men can think about is her. Well, let’s admit it: they’re thinking about how to torture her to death! But Hu Yan thinks that if there weren’t thousands upon thousands of people in this world who wanted her dead, what would be the po 252Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 29 Young Marshal, You’ve Got a Jealous Streak 少帅，你的醋坛子翻了 The story of a young marshal's wife's coming of age, and how a female surgeon wins over a cold-faced marshal. A spoiled, domineering young lady with no sense was murdered. Lu Zaozao, a brilliant surgeon from the 21st century, transmigrates into her body. With superb medical skills and a keen mind, she faces uncaring in-laws, an unloving husband, and concubines lying in wait at every turn. Armed with nothing but a small scalpel, she takes down the scheming women and outmaneuvers her rivals in the 423Reads7.5Score102Shelves
- 30 Three Souls Dwelling in the Mist: All Roads Lead Home 三魂栖雾：山河同归 Qian Xunwu, daughter of the Grand Secretary, is exiled to Lingnan. But two formidable souls unexpectedly appear inside her: a traitorous empress determined to reclaim the throne, and a modern special forces soldier skilled in tactics and construction. While other exiles go there to await death, these three are going to “stock up” and stir things up! Faced with eight hundred miles of wilderness, the empress coolly declares she’ll build up an army, while the soldier sighs and calls for defensive 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 Reborn: The Serene Life of a Concubine's Daughter 重生之庶女悠然 In the fifteenth year of the Yan Feng era, Qiu Yiming, prefect of Lingnan, died in office. After the funeral, Lady Qiu, née Su, set out for the capital with her three daughters, one born to his principal wife and two to concubines, to seek refuge with her maternal family, the Earl of Zhongyi. As their carriage passed the Peony Tower, Qiu Fu leaned against the window, resting her chin in her hand, and smiled sweetly. Zheng Xiu, Duke of Rong, caught a fleeting glimpse of her in the crowd and nearl 2.6kReads9.0Score290Shelves
- 32 The Little Psycho Spoiled by Her Brothers Is Sweet on the Outside, Dark on the Inside 哥哥们宠大的小疯子是个白切黑 [Yin Qingyue, a big shot with secret identities, secretly made her name in the entertainment industry, slapping haters down and tormenting scumbags while dishing out sweet couple moments.] When her first variety show was announced, netizens all said she wasn't worthy of being on it. After the show aired, the haters were left red-faced. She only wanted to keep a low profile in the entertainment industry, but her unruly disciples kept exposing her secret identities! One day, she appeared on a live 152Reads8.7Score100Shelves
- 33 A Record of Picking Up Chopsticks 拾箸记 The Marquis of Yongning’s household is suddenly destroyed, and Wen Qingyuan dies of illness, alone and helpless in prison. But after waking from a long dream, she finds that four years have passed and two dynasties have come and gone! Once a pampered young lady, she has fallen to become a lowly kitchen girl in the residence of the current chief minister. All she can do is work hard in the small kitchen to secure a place for herself. But… is this chief minister a sweets addict? 219Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 34 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
- 35 The Favorite Consort’s Rise to Power 宠妃晋升记 Little sweetheart Gu Qing is sent by her useless father to the powerful Regent’s Palace. She thinks that once she becomes a concubine, her carefree days will be over. But how can the notoriously fearsome prince be a shopaholic who loves buying things for people? Gu Qing looks at the piles of things filling the room and frets. Before she can finish worrying, the Princess Consort sends over even more gifts. Waaah, you’re all so mean, picking on poor little me. After it’s all over, Gu Qing says, “W 523Reads8.4Score109Shelves
- 36 The Doomsday Villainess Strikes Back 末世女配反杀之路 [Apocalypse + Female Supporting Character + Comeback] When the apocalypse hit, her parents shoved her out to take the blame for her younger sister and die. “You’re the older sister. You have to protect her.” Amid the zombies, her good-for-nothing brother-in-law left her behind as a stand-in for her sister. “You’re just a slave. Don’t you dare think you can take Lele’s place in my heart.” Jin Ling, with a new mind in her body, said, “...Is there shit in your brains, or have I gotten too weak to w 182Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 37 Reborn as a Prince's Concubine 重生，庶女王妃 She had been infatuated with Prince Rui since childhood. Though born to a concubine, her intelligence and talent still won her the position of his rightful princess consort. Knowing his ambition, she devoted herself to helping him for five years, until he finally achieved his goal. Yet on the very day he ascended the throne, he made her legitimate younger sister empress, then forced her younger brother and mother to their deaths. She, too, was made to swallow poison. Reborn into a new life, she 5.1kReads9.1Score485Shelves
- 38 After the Prince’s Heir’s Wife Gave Up, the Whole Family Paid the Price 王府长媳摆烂后，全家火葬场 Bai Yin married up when she wed Qin Xiaoyin. Everyone said she had struck it rich, and Bai Yin thought so, too. After they married, she was unfailingly obedient in everything, all to keep her husband happy. Once she joined the household, she served her parents-in-law dutifully. Even when her mother-in-law made things difficult for her, she never talked back and did everything herself. To avoid upsetting Qin Xiaoyin, she kept her head bowed and endured her sisters-in-law’s deliberate nitpicking w 45Reads7.4Score—Shelves
- 39 The Story of Consort Xi of the Yongzheng Emperor 雍正熹妃传 She entered the household at thirteen, marrying the dignified and elegant Fourth Imperial Prince, Yinzhen. At their first meeting, he gently brushed the crumbs of osmanthus cake from the corner of her mouth and asked with a faint smile, “Do you like the pastries in the residence?” His cool, clear eyes, which seemed a little distant, warmed with his smile. He had never promised her an eternity together, yet she believed she would love him until the end of time. Kangxi said he was steady, but she 505Reads8.9Score101Shelves
- 40 Reborn to Marry a Traitor and Take Your Life 宠妾灭妻？重生嫁奸臣夺你狗命！ (Dual rebirth + satisfying revenge + domineering villain hero who dotes on her + devoted to each other) In her previous life, Su Youyue spent ten years as a virtual widow while her husband guarded the frontier, and used up her entire dowry just to keep the tottering Lu family afloat. But when her husband finally returned victorious, he brought a woman back from the battlefield. Before Su Youyue could even speak, the son she had raised with such hardship for ten years rushed over and called that 582Reads9.0Score116Shelves
- 41 Investiture of the Gods: Fellow Daoist, Please Stay, I'm Really Not Shen Gong 封神：道友请留步，我真不是申公 Modern-day corporate drone Shen Gongdao woke up to find he had transmigrated into the Investiture of the Gods world, becoming the most forgettable, marginal disciple under Yuanshi Tianzun of the Chan Sect. And so began the most adorably shameless comeback in the history of the Investiture of the Gods. While others fought tooth and nail to become gods, he talked his way there. While others relied on magical treasures to survive tribulations, he got by with outrageous schemes. From an invisible no 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 The Handsome Men List 美男榜 My new story is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 442Reads8.8Score101Shelves
- 43 He’s Had His Eye on Her for a Long Time 他惦记她很久了 The day her fiancé accused her of being frigid, Zhou He slept with a man. Two people, one outside the door and one inside; one in hysterics, the other swept away by ecstasy. Male lead: lawyer; female lead: general surgeon Qin Jin and Zhou He 16.8kReads8.8Score1.8kShelves
- 44 Radiant Beauty 姝色艳艳 [Main story complete] [Revenge + satisfying read + mutual healing] In her previous life, Gu Mingyue was the Princess Consort of Prince Chen, an undefeated female general, and the peerless King of Xiangchu. Unfortunately, though ghosts roamed the night, the human heart was the most terrifying thing of all. Prince Chen betrayed her, shot her with his own hands, and wiped out her entire Gu family. Her closest friend climbed over her corpse to ascend the imperial phoenix throne. The boy she'd rescue 3kReads9.0Score342Shelves
- 45 Schemes in the Ming Palace: A World Without Beauty 明宫谋：无颜天下 In the unforgiving world of imperial power, Wang Rongyu has no choice but to enter the palace. She keeps her head down, hoping only to leave, not to rise through the ranks. But she has two mothers-in-law to contend with, the emperor’s favored concubine ahead of her, and a palace full of women selected and enfeoffed six months ago, yet still no children have been born. Knowing that emperors are heartless, Wang Rongyu has already made up her mind to simply do her job as empress. She won’t compete 2.9kReads9.0Score314Shelves
- 46 The Laid-Back Concubine's Memoir as the Marquis's Second Wife 佛系庶女侯府继室记 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 17.6kReads8.4Score1.9kShelves
- 47 I'm Not to Be Trifled With 本宫不好惹 Ning Xiyue’s guide to surviving in the imperial harem: First, don’t fear shame. Second, don’t fear death. Have thick skin and a ruthless streak. Be magnanimous, but always repay a grudge... Of course, is this a survival guide or a guide to getting yourself killed? That depends on whether you can win over His Majesty the Emperor. 672Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 48 Transmigrate to Dream of the Red Chamber: One Man Turns the Tide 穿越红楼：一力挽天倾 Jia Cong, a modern scholar of Dream of the Red Chamber, is accidentally electrocuted while studying a version of the novel annotated by Zhi Yanzhai. His soul transmigrates to the day Lin Daiyu first enters the Rongguo Mansion, and he becomes Jia Cong, the illegitimate son of Jia She, head of the mansion’s senior branch, a nearly invisible character in the original. With precise knowledge of the fates awaiting everyone in the complete novel, he navigates the intrigues of a great household and the 78Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Let Them Fight! The Matriarch Just Wants to Lie Flat and Slack Off 你们争吧！主母负责躺平摆烂 Six years ago, Shen Yu'an married into the impoverished Ping'an Marquis household. She used her dowry to pay off her in-laws' debts and exhausted herself keeping the entire family afloat. She honored her parents-in-law, cherished her husband, and bore children for the marquis household. But just after she gave birth to a daughter, while she was still in confinement, her mother-in-law claimed that the birth had ruined her health and she could no longer conceive, then hurried to take three concub 980Reads8.9Score111Shelves
- 50 The Emperor’s Scheme 帝心谋 (Not a pure couple; sweet romance and palace intrigue, with him devoted to her alone later on) Jiang Lingge is the illegitimate daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue. Her mother died when she was young, and she grew up being bullied by her legal mother and elder sister. Born into such circumstances, Jiang Lingge learned how to hide her true self. She was always searching for a way out, a way to escape her legal mother. Her chance came soon enough. The emperor was selecting consorts, and the p 527Reads8.4Score100Shelves
