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- 1 My Cousin Led Me Astray 表哥误我 The day Zhong Yue's aunt brought her to live at the Marquis of Jingyuan's residence, one of the most prestigious estates in the capital, she quietly gave her some advice. “If you'd stayed in that village, once you came of age, your muddleheaded father and cruel stepmother would have casually given you to some decrepit local gentleman as a concubine...” Her aunt's fingertip, painted with vivid red nail polish, gently stroked Zhong Yue's pale cheek. Her tone was inscrutable. “Better to find a youn 7Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 2 Transmigrate into a Book and Crush Scumbags: The White Lotus Princess's Secret Identity Is Exposed 穿书虐渣：白莲花王妃马甲掉了 Mu Yinzhao transmigrates into a book, born into the story as the virtuous Prince's consort. She looks like the virtuous Prince's unattainable first love, but she's destined to be a cannon-fodder character. She knew the male lead in the original story was a scumbag, but who knew the male supporting characters would each have their own special brand of scumminess? All you lovesick supporting heroines, wake up! Those awful men aren't worth it! Mu Yinzhao is the one who's worth it! Someone says, "Pr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 A Thousand Days of Blood, One Glance in Exchange for a Life 血喂千日，命换一眼 A Thousand Days of Blood, One Eye for a Life —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Caged Oriole 莺囚 [Historical romance + coercive love + physical and emotional torment + partly fictional setting + modern person in ancient times + groveling redemption] [The male lead is completely insane and unscrupulous, a born evil. He kills his father and son, and wipes out his brothers.] Li Yingzhi became a palace consort overnight, but she resented the king. Because the king had torn her away from the man she loved. She had pinned all her hopes on the assassin she'd saved by chance, believing he could re —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Beauty of the Chu Palace 楚宫之美人天下 [Reborn + alternate history + everyone is smart + pure palace intrigue + a touch of ensemble cast] In her previous life, Jiang Mi entered the Eastern Palace as a secondary consort for the sake of her family. Her peerless beauty won the Crown Prince’s favor, and she fell for his tender words. After he ascended the throne, she steadily rose in rank, eventually becoming a consort. In the end, she had simply given her heart to the wrong man, and died in bitterness. Reborn into a new life, Jiang Mi n 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 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
- 7 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
- 8 After Refusing to Be a Simp, I Became His Direct Boss 拒绝做舔狗后，我成了他的顶头上司 After I Refused to Be a Simp, I Became His Direct Boss 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 General, Your Concubine Is About to Run Away! 将军，姨娘要跑了！ [Pure historical romance, one devoted couple, both virgins] Gu Qingsi was the most beautiful woman in the imperial capital, but was thrown into prison for a crime. To get out, she gave herself to the great general of Western Qin as a concubine. She protected her grandmother, fought the second branch of the family, and searched through the case records to overturn the verdict. Her one lifelong wish was to uncover the truth behind the Gu family’s injustice and clear her father and brothers’ names. 46Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 10 The Moon Shines on My Longing, Too 也有明月照相思 Originally titled Cloud Cranesong [Pure historical romance + alternate setting + sweet romance + palace and household intrigue + political scheming] [Arrogant, adorable legitimate daughter of a marquis × cool, gentle crown prince] Pei Yunzhi was the little tyrant of Mobei. With loving parents and three older brothers who doted on her, she spent fourteen years in Mobei doing whatever she pleased. After returning to the capital, she beat up the Prince of Ping’s heir. When she saw Crown Prince Shen 7Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 11 The Bitter Oranges of Beihuai 北淮有枳 Also known as: After the Political Marriage, the Princess and the Second Male Lead Get Their Happy Ending Princess sent to marry into enemy nation vs. enemy nation’s crown prince, BE [Angst + trash male lead + not both first-timers + female general + princess] Bei Qihuai: Crown Prince of Beichen. Nan Zhi: Princess of Nanzhao. Forced into a political marriage, she endured humiliation and kept silent for the sake of her younger sister back in Nanzhao, for her own survival, and for revenge. For his 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 I Broke Off My Engagement to the Crown Prince and Turned to the Powerful Prince 退婚太子，我转身撩了权倾朝野的王爷 [Devoted couple x divine physician x sweet and satisfying x power over the court x exclusive love] She was the greatest master thief and assassin of the 21st century, a medical genius who had never failed. Then, in a single moment, she transmigrates into the body of the deceased eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister. She's ugly and untalented, and has several chronic poisons in her body, leaving her with only three years to live?! “Are you kidding me? I fought so hard to stay alive. T 711Reads8.8Score10714d adds
- 13 The Cool Concubine 凉妾 The affectionate names the Duke’s brother uses for his concubine: “Silly,” “airhead,” “dummy”… Qin Yuliang really did live up to her name. She was silly, foolish, and slow, but she was a model concubine. She knew to keep her head down, act submissively, behave herself, and stay out of trouble. She thought, The Duke’s brother has a bad temper and a nasty mouth, but he’s handsome and treats me pretty well. And he’s pretty good in bed, too. I can put up with him. What else could I do? But even when 3.1kReads8.6Score26414d adds
- 14 A Handful of Yellow Sand 一抔黄沙 Gu Zheng was born into a family of military officers. Clever and mischievous, she had a perfect family and a childhood sweetheart, Meng Huai. Her days were happy and carefree. But after both her parents died, a series of upheavals turned her life upside down, forcing her to change. She began to hide her true feelings and rely on herself, growing darker inside... It took Meng Huai a long time to bring back the innocent, lively, and mischievous girl she had been when they were young, but things ne 32Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 15 Forget It! I’ll Use My Empire to Spoil This Temptress 别管！朕拿江山养祸水 [Past and present lives + strong heroine + sweet romance + harem showdown + revenge against scumbags + the hero’s long road to winning her back] Everyone says Bai Rufu, the legitimate daughter of the Protector General’s household, is breathtakingly beautiful, with a bewitching charm. When she entered the palace, she was named a Beauty and showered with the emperor’s favor. She uses her superb acting skills to become the sort of seductive beauty who brings ruin to the nation. On the surface, she 33Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 16 You Won't Marry Anyone but Me? Your Majesty, That's Practically Extortion! 非我不娶？皇上你这有点讹人了吧 Transmigration + medicine + strong heroine + pocket dimension + sweet romance + a sickly, possessive prince Medical doctor Gu Ziyuan transmigrates and becomes the timid eldest legitimate daughter of a vice minister. By chance, she marries a prince who is gravely ill from a lethal poison and has little time left to live. At least he's pretty handsome. Luckily, she has an all-purpose pocket dimension and extraordinary medical skills. She takes down corrupt officials, punishes her enemies, and c 6Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 17 The Medicine Concubine’s Thin Coffin: I Trade My Wretched Bones for One Glance of His Tenderness 药妾薄棺:我以三两贱骨，换他一次垂怜 The Medicine Concubine's Shallow Grave: I Trade My Wretched Bones for One Moment of His Favor 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 New Tales of the Strange: Feng Sanniang 聊斋新编之封三娘 Based on a tale from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Feng Sanniang tells the story of Fan Shiyi, who defies feudal morality and bravely pursues love, while Feng Sanniang remains steadfast in her sisterly devotion. In the end, the lovers find their way to each other. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 A Tortured Love Between Human and Ghost: The Bricklayer 人鬼虐恋之泥瓦匠 A Tragic Love Between a Man and a Ghost: The Bricklayer —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 I Refuse to Marry My Scumbag Master, and After Being Reborn, I'm the Beloved of the Sacred Beast Bai Ze 拒嫁渣师，重生后我是白泽圣兽心尖宠 I Refused to Marry My Scumbag Master, and After Being Reborn, I Became the Beloved of the Sacred Beast Bai Ze 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Darling Mistress Suffers in Silence, Then Leaves in Despair Without Looking Back 娇娇外室受苦楚，绝望离开不回头 [Winning Back His Wife at Any Cost + Both Pure + Over-the-Top Drama] [Sweet Little Miracle Doctor with Limited Mental Capacity vs. Greedy, Self-Serving Man] Bai Zhongling saved a very handsome man. Her master had warned her never to pick up strange men by the roadside. At best, they would leave her battered and bruised; at worst, they would ruin her family. But she fell for him anyway. “A Ling, come back to the prince's residence with me. I promise I'll take good care of you.” “Okay.” … Bai Zhon 1.3kReads8.1Score—14d adds
- 22 Cherished in Her Emerald Skirt 娇宠翠裙腰 He was afflicted with a love poison, and so fell deeply in love with her. She, too, was hopelessly caught in his web of affection. But one day, the woman who had poisoned him appeared, only to discover that she had paved the way for someone else. Once the poison was cured, the husband who had once cherished her above all else stood before her, his eyes stripped of tenderness and affection, filled only with coldness and indifference. He asked icily, “Who are you?” 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 After Mistaking the Prince for Her Husband, the Little Darling Holds Her Waist Every Day 错认王爷为夫后，小娇娇日日扶腰 Transmigration + overachiever + clear-eyed pragmatist + household intrigue + palace intrigue + satisfying wish fulfillment + face-slapping A top sales rep and relentless overachiever dropped dead at a signing dinner and transmigrated into Feng Jiao, an orphaned daughter of a merchant family. As Feng Jiao, she was married off by her greedy second aunt to a merchant, as his second wife. At the Yangzhou docks, her future husband stood tall and handsome. It was only after Feng Jiao boarded the b 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Coldhearted Emperor’s New Consort: His Personal Palace Maid 薄情帝王的新妃：贴身宫婢 The throne was overthrown, and overnight she became the lowliest palace maid at his side. His tenderness was gone. All he gave her was endless torment and pain. Her heart silently bled. The vows of eternal love they had once made had all become cruel mockery. For countless days and nights, she had to wait outside the red curtains for her master's orders, letting the torment numb her heart. No matter how many times she was summoned to his bed, she had no right to refuse. He would never know that 21Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 25 Forcefully Marrying the Top Scholar: The Whole Family Joins In 强娶状元郎，全家一起上 A princess and a gentle, frail top scholar, a young lord and a fearless woman general: their everyday lives are full of humor and charm. They can enjoy sweet romances and stand together for their country. This is a lighthearted, sweet story with no angst, guaranteed! To prevent a war, the heir of Prince An's manor is ordered to marry a brave woman general. When the threat of another arranged marriage arises, Prince An and his wife secretly resolve that their daughter's marriage will never again 543Reads8.9Score10014d adds
- 26 Reclaiming the Splendor of Youth 挽韶华 Gongsun Haoyue, the young lady of a marquis’s household, dreamed from childhood of riding into battle. She longed for her father to teach her martial arts when he returned victorious, but who could have guessed… After suffering the unbearable loss of her father and brother, Gongsun Haoyue developed a heart condition, yet her desire to avenge them only grew stronger. Six years later, Gongsun Haoyue returned from her training just as war flared up again in the north. Disguised as a man, she went t 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Empress of Hongwu: From Orphan Girl to Empress of the Ming Dynasty 洪武皇后之从孤女到大明皇后 The Empress of Hongwu | No System, No transmigration, Based on Official History When she died, he held her hand as it changed from warm to lukewarm, then cold. The historian wrote: The emperor wept bitterly and never appointed another empress. Thirty years earlier, he was a poor young man with missing teeth on the streets of Haozhou. When he lifted her bridal veil, he fumbled and spilled wine all over her. “One day, I’ll make you a pair of soft-soled shoes. I could tell you were in pain when y 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Flowers Bloom More Beautifully When Their Names Are Unknown 花不知名分外娇 The nameless flower blooms exceptionally beautifully 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Journey to the West: A Single Thought of Falling Into Darkness 西游记一念沉沦 #Journey to the West fan fiction #Tang Monk #Journey to the West retelling #Buddhism #master and disciples #tragic romance #unresolved heartbreak #BE #defying fate #fatalism #female-oriented tragedy #Pilgrim #romantic trial #Tathagata Buddha #Wukong #Bajie #Shaseng #comeback #passionate #heartbreaking The Buddha teaches that there are Eighty-One Tribulations, and the final one is a trial of love. To make Jinchanzi sever all attachments and attain Buddhahood, Tathagata Buddha used a ray of Buddha —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 I Picked Up a Princess for a Wife 捡个公主做夫人 [Historical romance + sweet indulgence] [A gentle, upright official x a stunning princess with amnesia] When Shen Xiangzhi, Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, returned from investigating a case, he brought back a lovely wife with amnesia. The capital was shaken! How had the aloof, jade-like Lord Shen come to have a warm, fragrant beauty by his side? Everyone was curious about the origins of his breathtaking wife. Even Shen Xiangzhi himself wondered. He had just left the capital u 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Long Days of Spring 春昼长长 [A Down-and-Out, Laid-Back Beauty vs. A Refined, Peerless Young Gentleman] Li Zhizhou was born into a wealthy family, but when it fell on hard times, she was cruelly jilted. After her parents died of illness, her former fiancé realized she had no one to rely on and coveted her beauty. He even tried to take her by force. With nowhere left to turn, Li Zhizhou had no choice but to flee alone. She escaped to the capital, violating curfew on horseback before seeking refuge in Yan Zhaoye’s residence. 267Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 32 After the Pampered Concubine Fakes Her Death and Disappears, the Obsessive Emperor Loses Control 娇娇外室死遁后，偏执帝王失控了 [Forceful possession + forced love + groveling pursuit after losing her + sweet romance] Before leaving Huaiyang, Jiang Ying thought she would marry a good man and live a happy, fulfilling life. She never expected that she had long since become Prince Pei Yan's possession. Her fiancé is trapped in a prison cell and has only a few days left to live. Desperate with worry, Jiang Ying can only hope someone will clear his name. In her daze, Crown Prince Pei Yan appears before her. The usually dignifi 281Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 33 Two Hearts in Tune, Our Longing Written in a Silk Letter 两心知，相思写锦书 Childhood sweethearts, an ancient-style romance about lifelong devotion to one person, set in a fictional Great Qi. Fourth Prince Heba Yiwei is the son of the Northern Qi emperor and a Han Chinese consort. As a boy, he lived temporarily in Tanzhou with his mother, where he saved Ye Beiying, the daughter of Tanzhou's garrison commander, from a bolting horse. Beiying was lovely, sweet-natured, and well-behaved, and Yiwei's mother adored her. Yiwei was aloof from a young age, but treated Beiying di 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Second Wife of the Noble House 朱门继室 After transmigrating, she becomes the legitimate daughter of an official. She had hoped for a quiet, peaceful life, but instead she is married off as the second wife to the next head of the Zhu family, a man said to have an exceptionally strong birth chart! In a prestigious family, trouble lurks everywhere, and every smile and frown hides a scheme. As the new mistress of the household, she must manage her transmigrated son, educate her clever daughter, deal with a vicious concubine, tame her col 11Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 35 A Long-Awaited Return to the Palace 宫阙久别 [Sweet romance] [Mutual devotion] She never believed she could find true love in an emperor. Given the chance, she would always try to escape the palace, but he would never let her go. He only wanted to cherish her in the palm of his hand and dote on her alone. Chen Luo Chu, though mountains and rivers may lie between us, I’ll wait for all the days we have ahead! 158Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 36 The Regent's Secret Wife 摄政王的秘密夫人 [Traditional historical romance + both leads are virgins + doting romance] A cool and aloof heir to the marquis’s title, whose origins are shrouded in mystery and who is also a regent, + the lovely and charming eldest legitimate daughter of the Vice Minister’s household Both leads grow throughout the story. This is a slow-burn romance. Rumor had it in the capital that the aloof heir to the Marquis of Changning, who kept his distance from women, had been seen kissing a young lady who had not yet 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Deposed Empress Returns 废后归来 A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 44Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 After My Husband Tops the Imperial Exams, His Wife Slips Away and Fakes Her Death 夫君金榜题名后，糟糠妻死遁了 (The fake-death plot has arrived. The early chapters are angsty, melodramatic, and painful. The male lead is chaste but thoroughly awful, so don't read if that's not for you.) Everyone said Shen Kou Dan was lucky to marry her childhood sweetheart, Lu Qing He. Not long after the wedding, he passed the imperial exam as a third-place candidate and brought her to the capital to enjoy a life of luxury. But before long, things began to change. She came from the countryside, and people in the capital 42kReads8.2Score4.5k14d adds
- 39 Mo Anhuai Ci 墨桉淮辞 In her previous life, everyone praised her for having an innocent heart. But sincerity couldn’t win sincerity in return, and she was always the one who got hurt. In this life, anyone who wrongs her will get taken down, no exceptions. “At the spring banquet, I’ll drink a cup of green wine and sing a song. Then I’ll make three wishes: first, may my beloved enjoy a thousand years of peace; second, may I find joy and have my wishes come true; third, may we be swallows beneath the rafters in our 5Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 40 After the White Moonlight Marries the Crown Prince, the Substitute Consort Becomes Noble Consort 白月光嫁太子后，替身侧妃升贵妃 [The rating has just opened. It’ll be very low at first, but will rise later. Please understand.] Household intrigue early on + palace intrigue later + stand-in + the one who got away + mutual exploitation + love that grows over time + love and hate + face-slapping + everyone is wicked Everyone in the capital knows that Prince Rui, Jiang Chengchuan, has a beloved woman he can never have. To prove his love, he even takes a woman who looks just like her as a substitute and makes her his secondary 703Reads6.5Score10114d adds
- 41 Captive Phoenix in His Arms: The Ruthless Emperor's Prisoner 俘凰入罗帷，狠戾帝君掌心囚 When the Cangxuan Kingdom fell, its legitimate eldest princess, once revered and surrounded by every luxury, was cast from her heavenly heights into the deepest hell. Chu Yan had once been held hostage in Cangxuan. When he was being humiliated, the kingdom’s eldest princess, Fan Hua, came to his rescue. They grew up together and fell in love, but a conspiracy made Chu Yan hate the entire Cangxuan royal family. After years of plotting, he destroyed her kingdom, trampled on her dignity, and forced 285Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 42 Run! Run! Run! The General's Legitimate Daughter Flees Her Wedding 逃！逃！逃！将军府嫡女逃婚了 (This is a fictional setting!) [Historical romance + love that grows over time + war + devotion to family and country] Their first meeting! “Hey!” Mu Yun Zhao asked tentatively. “Are you breathing, or have you stopped?” Qi Han Yu gave a slight shake of his head! Mu Yun Zhao let out a sigh of relief. “You’re alive!” She saved him, and then latched onto him! The nth time he saved her! A curved saber was about to plunge into Mu Yun Zhao’s body! The chill of death rushed toward her. But the excrucia 133Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 My Rebellious Second Wife: The Cold Heir Falls Headlong into Passion 继妻一身反骨，清冷世子纵情沦陷 [1v1, clear-headed heroine, the hero's road to redemption (mild)] Heir Song Lianzhi was refined and elegant, and a brilliant investigator, but he had a deceased wife he cherished as his ideal woman and loved deeply. Xu Jinzhao had the misfortune of transmigrating into the tragic second wife he married afterward. Looking at Song Lianzhi's handsome face, she thought, "What a pity he's just a devoted second male lead, destined to die so the male and female leads can be together." Song Lianzhi looke 2.8kReads8.7Score24614d adds
- 44 The Regent’s Caged Sparrow Has Flown Away 摄政王的笼中雀飞走了 (Both leads are devoted to each other, traditional historical romance, marriage first and love later, a long road to winning back his wife, not a wish-fulfillment story) “Not bad-looking.” He stroked her beautiful face, his smile wicked. “A virtuous woman makes a wife; beauty belongs in the bedchamber. You are unworthy of being my wife!” On their wedding night, Mo Xuanyuan demoted Lou Mingyue from wife to concubine. Later, he demoted her again, making her a bedchamber maid. She endured every har 314Reads7.3Score11114d adds
- 45 A Palace Peril: The Consort Wants Power 深宫劫：娘娘要上位 [Palace intrigue ensemble + alternate setting + no transmigration or rebirth] The imperial palace is a stage, and everyone is putting on a show. Perform well, and you earn favor. Mess up, and anyone can walk all over you. Now that she has stepped onto the stage, she intends to become the star everyone applauds! (Reader beware: the pacing is slow, so don't start if that bothers you. The male lead is a scummy emperor, while the female lead only cares about her career. She will make a move against 120Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 46 The Abandoned Consort of the Cold Palace 冷宫弃妃 A mysterious bronze mirror inexplicably transported her from an archaeological dig back to her previous life. She had barely arrived in this other world when she suffered a terrible humiliation. Then, caught in a sinister scheme, she was forced to marry the cold, ruthless Prince of the Desert, becoming a pawn he could toy with at will. On their wedding night, he abandoned her in the army, where she endured every kind of humiliation. To cure his poison, she risked her life, coming close to death 93Reads8.8Score3214d adds
- 47 Still Awaiting Zhaoyang 犹待昭阳 Spring’s beauty once seemed impossible to surpass; beyond Zhaoyang, no day could be called fine. The first magnificent historical romance from the queen of romantic fiction, Mu Fusheng! A sweeping portrait of a nation and its people, and a profound love so true it could stand as witness to an empire. Within a week of beginning serialization, the novel was recommended by major Weibo book accounts! Two out of every three romance readers have been moved by this story. Several film and television co 589Reads9.1Score11514d adds
- 48 The Day Her Kingdom Fell, the Enemy Crown Prince Seized Her and Forced His Love on Her 亡国那天她被敌国太子掳走强宠 Historical Romance | Strong Female Lead | Revenge | Two Powerful Leads | Deeply Angsty Romance | Long-Laid Plans | Taking by Force | Court Intrigue | Chasing Her to the Crematorium | Fallen Princess | Mute Heroine | Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger | Imprisonment | Angst Before Payoff | Lingering Regret | Captives to Each Other | Bird in a Cage | Mute Heroine's Reversal | Fallen Princess's Revenge | Powerful Leads in Historical Romance The night her kingdom fell, she was forced to swallow a drug th 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Will the General Return or Not? 将军归不归 [Powerful female chancellor × sunny, devoted young general] [She has no romantic experience, but he does + childhood friends] Romance: Yu Luoqing couldn't understand how the male courtesan she'd slept with had turned out to be her childhood friend. She'd thought their friendship of more than a decade was about to fall apart. Who could have guessed that the young General Huan would tug pitifully at her sleeve? “I don't ask Yingying to give me a title. I only ask that you don't hate me. If you li 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Consort Is Coy and Alluring, and Has Her Sights Set on the Throne 娘娘又茶又媚，一心只想上位 [Alternate history + pure palace intrigue + clear-eyed heroine who doesn’t love the emperor] Su Qingyao looks like a delicate beauty, but she is more clear-headed than anyone. In the imperial harem, all she wants is power. Before the emperor, she is the picture of understanding. “Your Majesty is my only support.” “With Your Majesty by my side, I have nothing to fear.” But what she is really thinking is: Thank goodness she made plans long ago. The man before her is the least reliable person of al 164Reads7.2Score—14d adds
