Novels like Reborn in The Story of Ruyi: Life Is Better Without Being a Saint
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- 51 Ruyi: The Two Noble Consorts Join Forces, Radiant and Fearless 如懿传之双贵妃联手又飒又美 “This isn't a wish-fulfillment story! It sticks close to history! Fans of Gao Xiyue and Wei Yanwan, come on in! The Noble Consort is reborn, joins forces with Wei Yanwan, heals the Emperor, and finds warmth and affection!” The Noble Consort spent her whole life hoping for the Emperor's favor and a child of her own. In the end, she was nothing but the Empress's scapegoat, then fell victim to the Empress Dowager's schemes and died young. The woman who feared the cold most died in a heavy snowfall. 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 The Story of Ruyi: The Empress Dowager's Easygoing Days of Gossip 如懿传之太后的吃瓜躺平日常 Su Qian is a top-tier scholar of Empresses in the Palace. Ever since watching Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, she's been complaining every day about Da Ru's ridiculous antics, posting videos on Douyin that she edited herself, poking fun at Da Ru's mushroom-shaking dance and egg-and-sausage antics. One night, while staying up late watching videos, she accidentally died. Then she discovered she'd transmigrated into Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace and become the empress dowager. Ha! At long last, 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Empresses in the Palace: I Transmigrated as An Lingrong 甄嬛传：我穿越成了安陵容 [Transmigration + palace and household intrigue + satisfying wish fulfillment] By a twist of fate, An Rongrong, a seasoned workplace veteran, transmigrates into the world of Empresses in the Palace. She gets a golden finger, but not much of one. From the start, her scumbag father beats her to a pulp. Is she supposed to put up with that? Absolutely not. She slaps her scheming, fake-sweet aunt and kicks An Bihuai. What, she has to enter the palace and follow the plot? An Rongrong can be a workahol 14Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 54 This Time, My Goal Is to Become the Empress Dowager 这一次，我的目标是太后 [Short story · Not a mutually exclusive first-love pairing · Not a sugary romance · Not angst · Standard palace intrigue · Fantasy elements · No cultivation · The heroine was a consort in her previous life and is the empress dowager in this one] She fought through every obstacle to help him ascend the throne, only to be met with: “With your ruined body, you still think you can climb into the new emperor’s bed? Dowager Consort, go keep the late emperor company...” Reborn, she seeks justice for h —Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 55 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: I, Ru Yi, Won't Dare Do It Again! 如懿传：我大如再也不敢了！ Da Ru doesn't love that scumbag Long. Protect the Wei Ying CP, raise Wei Yanwan, and team up to slay the dragon! Even after Ruyi died, she couldn't find peace in the underworld, suffering torment day after day. Given another life, she could only change herself: she no longer dared to pout, pretend to work hard, or fake being kind! 10Reads—Score114d adds
- 56 A Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace Fanfic: The Unfaithful Dragon 如懿传同人之不渣的龙 [Completed] A fan novel based on The Story of Yanxi Palace, about a big shot transmigrating into Scumbag Dragon and watching the events of The Story of Yanxi Palace unfold. Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve received a System gift pack: one vacation plane. Activate it? 111Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 57 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: An Lingrong Reborn as Wei Yanwan 如懿传：安陵容重生魏嬿婉 An Lingrong is reborn in Wei Yanwan's body. She saves Ruyi, cures her hysteria, and gradually strips away every last hope Ruyi has. She protects Jinzong, slaughters the scum emperor, and step by step ascends to the throne as Empress Dowager, ruling from behind the curtain. Whoever dares stand in my way will meet a terrible end. 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 I Transmigrated into Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace and Was Reborn as Empress 穿越之我在如懿传重生当皇后 [Story of Ruyi + reborn + transmigrate + palace intrigue + Qing palace + empress] Your Majesty, do you know the saying, “A beautiful beginning, a sorrowful end”? When I read it as a girl, I only felt sorrow. Now I understand: flowers bloom and wither in their own time... In this life, I gave my heart to the wrong person. Now I ask only one thing of you: please set me free. What? I transmigrated! What? I was reborn, too! And transmigrated into the Qing dynasty! Could anything be more abs 180Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 Empresses in the Palace: The Noble Consort Defies Heaven's Order [Linglong Game 甄嬛传之贵妃她倒反天罡【陵珑局 This story is also known as “The Dowager Empress’s Guide” and “A Green and Lustful Romance, Fit for a Dashing Emperor” [Behind-the-scenes machinations] [A little yuri] [Loves her daughter] [Idly tapping chess pieces beneath the green gauze curtains, waiting for an old friend from a thousand miles away.] Consort Li gets a second chance at life, with the emperor’s mother as her target. Not to become some middle-aged seductress, but the next Empress Dowager. But with spring in full bloom throughout 76Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Reborn as a Side Consort, I Seized the Palace 重生之侧妃夺宫 She was reborn in the flames, returning to the year she was seven. Then she regrouped and entered the palace once more. In my past life, you killed my child, then killed me… So in this life, let me destroy your pride and take your palace from you. 4Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 61 Consort Hua Reincarnates as Gua Liu 华妃娘娘她魂穿瓜六了 Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, was a woman loved by Emperor Yongzheng. The daughter of a powerful official, she lost her child while still young because the emperor feared her family's influence. For decades, the man she loved most had her drink the incense-scented medicine known as Joyful Harmony, damaging her health and leaving her barren for life. Even so, in the end, she was condemned as having grown too powerful, and in a single night, every member of the Nian family was killed. Her soul is rebo 60Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 62 Oh No, Fourth Master from Empresses in the Palace Has Transmigrated 不得了，甄嬛传四大爷穿越了 [System] [Transmigration] [Empresses in the Palace] [True Harem] Ye Shu has watched Empresses in the Palace countless times, and her greatest pleasure is reading the live comments. Without them, the show just isn't as fun. As usual, Ye Shu turned on the live comments, only to spot an amusing one: “If the emperor could be reborn, what would he do?” Ye Shu chimed in, “Guard against fire, thieves, and getting cheated on. Hahaha.” Ding! Congratulations, you've been granted the chance to transmigrate 567Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 63 Minglan Transmigrates Into Princess Jinghe 明兰魂穿静和公主 Good heavens, what kind of bizarre commotion is this? Minglan tries to speak, but all that comes out is a baby’s “Waaah, waaah”? After observing things for a few days, she realizes she has been reborn in the imperial capital. Although her birth mother, Shen Meizhuang, has already died, Zhen Huan seems to genuinely care for her. Minglan + Zhen Huan Double intelligence buffs stacked! Can they save the character you just can't get over? 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 Zhen Huan Reborn: I Want to Be Empress 甄嬛重生之我要当皇后 Warning!!! The overall story is similar to following the old path again, but things will change at crucial moments, creating a butterfly effect. An Lingrong never enters the palace and becomes fabulously wealthy; Fang Chunyi is promoted and has a daughter; Zhen Huan has children of both sexes and rises to the throne as empress; Nian Shilan fakes her death and leaves the palace. Huan Bi marries a military officer; Shen Meizhuang and Wen Shichu stay together for life. [In her previous life, Zhen H —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 After Tearing the White Lotus Apart, I Became the Sole Favorite of the Six Palaces 手撕白莲花后，我独宠六宫 When Su Momo entered the palace, she was merely a lowly Answering Lady. Her rivals mocked her, saying she would spend her whole life attending to ink and brushes. Later, her exquisite calligraphy amazed the entire harem. She won the Empress Dowager's protection and the emperor's exclusive favor. Those who had once mocked her fell to their knees and begged her forgiveness. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Ruyi Is Reborn and Slaughters Her Way Through the Harem to Secure the Empress's Throne 如懿重生杀穿后宫稳坐中宫宝座 Ruyi reborn + Gao Xiyue reborn + Langhua awakens + no Ruyi obsession + Yanwan and Jinzong pairing (lighthearted comedy with an everyday-life focus) In her previous life, she devoted herself to love and affection, only to end up estranged from the emperor and empress, and die a miserable death. After being reborn, she came to her senses. The imperial family has always been heartless, so now her goal was to grow stronger and protect the people she cared about. The women of the harem banded togethe 50Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 67 Empresses in the Palace: When Everyone Starts Acting Normal 如懿传：当所有人正常起来 [This is not a wish-fulfillment story!! This is not a wish-fulfillment story!! This is not a wish-fulfillment story!!] But anyone who deserves to get humbled will get humbled, and anyone who deserves bad luck will have bad luck. The main characters who get humbled: Da Ru, Ling Yunche, Li Yu This story takes its liberties with history, but tries to stay as close as possible. Just read it for fun. If you can’t stand the products of Da Ru shaking mushrooms 28Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 68 Ode to Changmen 长门别赋 A thousand years of change, and the flood of history, swept away the Han dynasty’s magnificent imperial palace. Only the soul-stirring Ballad of Changmen and the desolate Changmen Palace, standing empty through the ages, remained. She was the most honored woman in the Han dynasty, a pampered young lady beloved by all. She could have anything she wanted. So why, of all things, could she not have his deepest love? Once, she thought holding hands meant they would be together for life. But it turned 187Reads5.5Score614d adds
- 69 When Zhao Hede Arrives in Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 当赵合德来到如懿传 When Zhao Hede accidentally wanders into the world of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, is palace infighting really just this petty? If every world is like this, I can just retire early. After being reborn, Zhao Hede comes to the world of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace at someone’s request. Wait, this is what you people call palace intrigue? Come on, take palace intrigue seriously! Otherwise, I’ll look ridiculous for being so thoroughly prepared, won’t I? Sent to Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace —Reads—Score314d adds
- 70 The Chronicle of Ruyi’s Awakening and Rise to Power 如懿觉醒上位记 Officials must attend to the people’s livelihoods, generals must win battles, and consorts naturally have to compete for the emperor’s favor. Why enter the palace if you’re not going to vie for his affection? The Ula-Nara clan absolutely cannot produce another abandoned wife. Ruyi awakens and returns, clinging to the Empress Dowager’s favor. Once a woman stops caring about anything, she becomes unstoppable. First, she rescues Hailan and her friends from the flames, then deals with those who plot 408Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 71 The Chubby Orange Cat Destroyed My Family. Reborn, I’ll Take His Empire 胖橘算计我满门，重生我夺他江山 Consort Hua, née Nian, died with resentment in her previous life... “Yinzhen, my Nian family risked everything for you all our lives, yet this is how you repay us. All I wanted was to bear you a child, but you were wary of my family and schemed against me at every turn.” I never expected to be reborn... Fine. From now on, the empire can bear the Nian name... “Zhen Huan, Yinzhen, Nian Shilan has returned...” 203Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 72 Story of Yanxi Palace: I Became Pure Consort and Decided to Lie Flat 如懿传：穿成纯妃后我躺平了 Overworked young woman Su Lüyun was just about to sneak out early and lie flat when she suddenly transmigrated into the role of “Pure Consort Su Lüyun.” Knowing the fate awaiting her as a doomed cannon-fodder character, Su Lüyun just wants to lie flat. At this point, the future vicious second female lead and mother of the next emperor is still just a hardworking little palace maid in her household. With a lie-flat System in hand, Su Lüyun just wants to quietly coast through life in the palace, e 129Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 73 After the Supporting Ladies Are Reborn, the Empress Goes on a Killing Spree 女配扎堆重生后，娘娘她杀疯了 (This was my first book. Don't read it, it's not good.) Murong Zhao had always been the sort of woman who would stop at nothing to achieve her aims. Calling her ruthless would be putting it mildly. In her previous life, she misjudged people and was betrayed by her imperial brother when her kingdom fell. After many twists and turns, she ended up spending the rest of her life in the Laundry Bureau. In this life, huh, the villainess is reborn? You're telling me someone like me was the villainess? M 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Forced to Become a Consort, She Is Doted on by the Emperor Every Day 被逼为妃后，她被皇上日日娇宠 Palace intrigue, satisfying revenge, the emperor’s exclusive devotion in the later arcs, not a chaste romance Song Wanyue was stunningly beautiful. After accidentally discovering the truth behind her mother’s death, her own sister threw her down a dry well, where she died with her eyes open. Reborn, she swears to win favor in the harem, monopolize the emperor’s affections, and avenge her mother! She uses her supernatural ability to empty the Minister’s residence, then relies on money to estab 240Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 75 When Wei Yingluo Transmigrates into Ruyi 当魏璎珞穿到大如身上 The moment Wei Yingluo opened her eyes, she had become Ruyi, holding a bowl of chicken soup. She immediately followed the Empress Dowager's suggestion and set it down, then planned to marry off A'ruo, who would betray her in the future, as soon as possible. She never expected A'ruo to become her capable assistant. See how Wei Yingluo tames the dragon once more, battles her way through the imperial harem, and restores peace there. 285Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Stir-Fried Mushrooms with Scallions, Ruyi Gets Chopped into Chubby Meat 摇香菇煮葱烩，如懿噶了肉嘟嘟 Ruyi had her original name and life stolen by Qingying. She died unjustly, but then somehow didn't stay dead. Now she's wreaking havoc in TV dramas, determined to send everyone flying this time. Scene One Da Ru: “Cut the silver reward in half.” Granny Tian: “Sure thing. I'll burn down all your possessions, then.” Scene Two After her death, Zhen Huan met Yixiu, the Queen of the Underworld, in the netherworld. Now she has to live under Yixiu's rule again. Zhen Huan: “That niece of yours, Qingying, 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 One Smile from His Sweet Princess, and the Cold Regent Goes Mad 娇滴滴王妃一笑，冷冽摄政王疯批 [Sweet Everyday Romance] + [Both Leads Are Untouched] + [Healing] + [Devoted Husband] Su Wan, who knew ancient martial arts, transmigrated by accident after saving a little girl who ran across the road. Su Wan: I saved a disabled man. He’s so stunningly handsome. Let me take a closer look. Yuan Shang: That look is so intense. I can’t take it. But whenever this woman deals with medicine and poisons, she’s especially earnest, composed, and calm, completely focused. It reminds me a little of how I 57Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 78 Empresses in the Palace: The Borjigit Clan 甄嬛传之博尔济吉特氏 She dies of a sudden heart attack, only to transmigrate into the world of Empresses in the Palace as the ornamental Borjigit. Even as a Mongol consort, she never manages to rise to the rank of Consort. How can that be? Someone of the Borjigit clan's standing could become empress! Note: She'll continue transmigrating into other people, including both original characters and characters from the drama. The story will probably end after she has transmigrated around ten times, so if that's not for y 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Empresses in the Palace: Transmigrate as Shen Meizhuang 甄嬛传：穿越沈眉庄 [Fans of the Empress] [Fans of Zhen Huan] Read with caution After an accident, a modern girl transmigrates into Shen Meizhuang and uses her knowledge of the plot to make it safely to the end. Shen Meizhuang has no love interest. Wen Shichu is paired with Mo Qianqian, an original character. Some characters may be out of character. 97Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 80 The Story of Consort De: I Just Want to Be a Carefree Slacker 德妃传：本宫只想做咸鱼 She, Wuya Yuanqi, had only wanted to stay in the Laundry Bureau until she turned twenty-five, then leave the palace. Who could have guessed that a twist of fate would lead her to save the Empress Dowager? And so, an ordinary palace maid suddenly became Yuan, one of the most inconspicuous concubines in the harem. As the saying goes, gold will always shine. But she was the one exception. She wanted no attention, only to hide away quietly and be a useless nobody whom no one noticed. Fate had other 38Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 81 Film and TV Crossover: Starting by Saving Chen Ajiao 综影视从拯救陈阿娇开始 1. "The Virtuous Queen of Han": Chen Yan What if Chen Ajiao had a younger sister? Would her story have ended differently? 2. "My Fair Princess": Jing Shu What would happen if the legitimate daughter of Empress Fucha crossed paths with the main cast? 3. "Because of Love": Wen Xin If Wen Xin were reborn, would the story take a different turn? 4. "A Little Reunion": Ji Yunyun 5. "Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace": Transmigrate as Ruyi 6. "Love Like the Galaxy": Cheng Yang To be continued… (Each vol 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 Transmigrated: The Spy Who Became the Cunning Prince’s Darling Princess 穿越之腹黑王爷的小娇妃是个细作 [Princess Consort]+ [Empress]+ [Palace Intrigue]+ [Feel-Good] In her previous life, Li Wancheng worked herself to death. After finally transmigrating into the legitimate daughter of a wealthy family, she thought she could lie flat and take life easy from then on. But when she was six, her mother told her she was a spy, and there was no way out. Then, by a twist of fate, the emperor arranged her marriage to the scheming Prince Mu Yin, and her double life began. Can’t lie flat? Then lie flat anywa 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 When Huanhuan Transmigrated into The Story of Ruyi 当嬛嬛穿进如懿传 [Huanhuan, the understanding flower + treating Yi Syndrome + a warmer harem + supporting little Wei + includes a little Si-Huan romance] The champion of palace intrigue takes the harem in hand! Huanhuan went to sleep as the Empress Dowager, but woke up as one of Hongli's concubines! It's utterly absurd, but Huanhuan is the sort of person who stays calm even when Mount Tai collapses before her. Since she's here, she'll make the best of it! Returning from the big leagues, Huanhuan discovers that h 7Reads6.6Score114d adds
- 84 The Poisonous Consort Goes on a Killing Spree: The Tyrant Begs Her to Go Easy 毒妃杀疯了：暴君求轻虐 [Strong heroine + revenge + palace intrigue + satisfying read] Six years ago, Qin Qingqian's father stumbled upon a scandal in the imperial palace, and the Empress ordered his entire family wiped out. That night, flames soared into the sky, and blood stained the place where she had grown up. She narrowly escaped, but from then on carried an overwhelming grudge of blood and vengeance. She concealed her identity and lay low in the darkness. Six years later, the Emperor fell gravely ill and took to —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 The Legend of Jinru in the Harem 后宫晋如传 Xu Jinru was chosen as a palace maiden and sent to the Crown Prince's residence by her father for the sake of the family. Unfortunately, the Crown Prince's residence already had a gentle and virtuous Crown Princess, a charming and beautiful Concubine Zhao, and plenty of other concubines. Xu Jinru was hardly favored. The peaceful Crown Prince's residence was like a placid green pond, disturbed only by the occasional ripple. Concubine Zhao's open hostility and the schemes hidden from view kept Xu 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Story of Yanxi Palace: When Jinzong Is Reborn as Pure Consort 如懿传：当进忠重生成纯妃 “I won’t let you get away with this, even as a ghost!” After shouting those words, Jinzong struggled for breath and died... He thought he would never see Lingzhu, whom he had protected all his life, again. But unexpectedly... When he opened his eyes, he had become Imperial Noble Consort Chunhui! Before him stood Hailan, who was maliciously spreading rumors about Lingzhu! Jinzong realized that because of this incident, Lingzhu had been demoted to the flower house and had suffered so much afterwar 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 The Harem: The Rise and Fall of Hailan 后宫之海兰沉浮录 After Keli Yete Hailan passes away peacefully, she unexpectedly devours Zhazhalong's soul. Only then does she learn that she was originally a silk tree blossom outside the Protector of the Nation Temple, and that, through a twist of fate, she lived two lives in the mortal realm as Ye Lanyi and Hailan. She also discovers that one of her former sisters was a hypocritical, sanctimonious white lotus. When she opens her eyes again, she is in Yanxi Palace in a parallel world. The people are the sam 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: The Twin Phoenixes Take Flight 如懿传之双凤鸣宫 Two modern girls transmigrate into the world of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace at the same time. One is Hailan, a liberal arts student who has watched the show and knows everyone's fate: Ruyi will cut off her hair and be deposed, Jin Yuyan will manipulate others into killing for her, and Hailan herself will die alone. The other is Lin Xiaoyue, a history student who knows Qing Dynasty history. She transmigrates as Gao Xiyue, who will die of illness in the tenth year of Qianlong's reign, and she 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: I Became the Villainous Consort Ling 如懿传之穿成反派炩妃 Yan Wan accidentally transmigrates into the hit drama Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, becoming Wei Yanwan, the hated villainess. But with her golden finger, Yan Wan has no intention of fighting with the others. She plans to take good care of her health, outlive the Qianlong Emperor, and become Empress Dowager after her son takes the throne. 194Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 90 The Rise of the Reborn Empress 重生皇后的崛起 In her previous life, Fucha Langhua had the best possible start: a powerful family behind her, the position of empress granted by the late emperor himself, and children of both sexes. Yet a hand dealt so well still ended in tragedy. Now that Fucha Langhua has been reborn before the selection, what kind of ending will await her this time? This is a new writer, so please be kind! 722Reads8.2Score10314d adds
- 91 The Sickly-Obsessive Noble Consort Is Sweet and Alluring, and Mercilessly Torments the Cold-Faced Emperor 病娇贵妃又娇又媚，狂虐冷面君王 [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue]+ [Brutal revenge on scumbags]+ [Noble Consort]+ [A convincing actress]+ [Two male leads]+ [A long road to winning her back] She was born into a lowly family. Her methods of climbing the ranks were nothing special, and she had no talent for music, chess, calligraphy, or painting. All she had was a face of incomparable beauty. She thought she would spend the rest of her life quietly growing old in the palace. Unfortunately, treacherous minist 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Empresses in the Palace: Hua Fei Is Reborn and Will Take the Heavens by Storm 甄嬛传之华妃重生华妃要翻天 After Consort Hua, Nian Shilan, was executed by the Emperor in her previous life, she never imagined she would be reborn. But most of Consort Hua Nian Shilan's love for the Emperor had already turned to hatred. Still, Consort Hua truly had loved the Emperor. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 I Became Wang Baochuan, Who Spent Ten Years Digging Wild Vegetables 穿成挖了十年野菜的王宝钏 Overnight, I transmigrated into Wang Baochuan, who had spent eighteen years keeping vigil in a cold cave and eating wild greens. By the time I arrived, the original Wang Baochuan had already spent ten years digging up wild greens and living in that cold cave. I scooped up a basin of water and took a look at myself. The reflection was so startling, I nearly fainted. I looked terrifyingly old. Then I looked at the wild greens in the pot. Forget it! There weren’t even any left. If I wanted to eat w 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Wang Ruofu Goes on a Rampage in The Story of Yanxi Palace 王若弗在如懿传杀疯了 Don't overthink it while reading. Light comedy. The lady of the house, Wang Ruofu from The Story of Minglan, charges into a drama full of crazy men and women! No palace intrigue, just brute-force takedowns. All fear comes from not being strong enough! 23Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 95 An Lingrong Is Reborn as Hailan: Sister, Long Time No See 安陵容重生成海兰：姐姐别来无恙 An Lingrong died with regrets at the end of Empresses in the Palace, only to unexpectedly be reborn as Hailan in Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. This time, she won't be Ruyi's shadow. Armed with the memories of two lifetimes, she sets out to tear through the mysteries of the inner palace. Facing Jin Yuyan's provocations and Gao Xiyue's schemes, she advances cautiously, turning the patience she learned in her past life into strategy in this one. When An Lingrong sighs, “Sister, it's been a long 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 96 Movies and TV? I Want to Play the Villain 影视？我要做个坏人 After transmigrating into a chaotic world of film and TV dramas, Hu Lai decides to keep his head down for a while, then become a bad guy. Wahahaha. [The middle section has some setup and isn’t exciting enough, but after Chapter 55, life takes off at lightning speed.] [Ode to Joy] [The Bond] [Ice Breaking Action] and more... 7Reads7.5Score314d adds
- 97 Phoenix's Cry Across the Nine Heavens: The Poison Queen's Plot to Topple the Palace and Usurp the Throne 凤唳九霄：毒后谋宫覆皇权 The worst thing I ever did was fall in love with the enemy who wiped out my entire family. The best thing I ever did was dare to stake my life on the hope that he would turn back. I am Chu Wan'er. On the surface, I am the empress of Mo Jingyuan. In truth, I am a avenger who infiltrated his side. I hate him for allowing Pei Dezhen to slaughter my Lan family. I hate him for keeping me caged in a gilded prison. I hate him because, even though his heart was moved, he never once spoke honestly to m 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 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
- 99 Locking the Yuanluan 锁元鸾 (The rating is low because few people have rated it) [Palace intrigue + satisfying revenge on scumbags + dramatic, mischievous heroine + heroine isn't ruled by love + seizing power + play the pig to eat the tiger + ensemble cast] Everyone in the palace knows that Empress Lin Yuanluan, the emperor's second empress, is shallow, foolish, domineering, and lovesick. Only Yuanluan herself knows she has never loved the emperor. That's precisely why she was able to rise from a mere secondary consort to 37Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 100 Transmigrating into Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Me and Jin Bao 穿越如懿传之我与进保 An ordinary office worker in the 21st century gets so absorbed in a video edit about Eunuch Jinbao from Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace that she transmigrates into the show. She becomes Suochuo Luo Wenzhen, a Manchu Plain White Banner maiden selected into the palace after Qianlong's accession, a character who doesn't exist in the series. She is first made a Noble Lady, then promoted to Consort and granted the title Jing… Since she's already here, she might as well make the best of it. The heroin 158Reads8.2Score—14d adds
