Novels like The Empress Is Fierce: She Loves the Empire, Not Palace Scheming
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- 51 Qingwan Above the Clouds 云上青莞 The land is a chessboard, and she is the calamity fate has set in his path. [Female general × enemy nation’s God of War | Powerful rivals | Power struggles for country and home] Ye Wan, the Princess of Qinghe in Great Qi, shook the northern frontier with her silver spear and defended its borders with an iron will. Yet an imperial decree summoned her back to Chang’an. On the battlefield, she encountered the most formidable opponent of her life: Helian Yi, the God of War of the Northern Desert. 555Reads8.7Score10414d adds
- 52 Grand Minister of Agriculture 大司农 When Xu Qingqi was sixteen, Heng Tang Pass fell. The northern Yi army swept south and massacred Quyang City, leaving her the only survivor of the Xu family. Crawling out from a pile of corpses, Xu Qingqi buried her family, said goodbye to the young man she had loved for years, and strapped on the Xu family's ancestral bronze sword. Carrying the hatred of her country and family, she resolutely wrote her name on the conscription rolls. From then on, she embarked on a blood-soaked path and never lo 548Reads9.0Score10014d adds
- 53 Married to a Good-for-Nothing, Exiled to Lingnan, I Solve Cases to Return to Court 嫁纨绔，贬岭南，我靠破案返朝堂 [A county lady devoted to solving cases and exceptionally skilled in combat × a carefree playboy with money to burn. Historical romance and mystery + episodic investigations + marriage before love + devoted couple + sweet romance] Ji Lingyan, Grand Commander of the Imperial Guard and the Empress Dowager's closest confidante, kept the powerful in check and executed corrupt officials. Everyone in Chang'an feared her. Yet one month after the Empress Dowager's death, Ji Lingyan was stripped of her 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 The Tyrant’s Doomed White Moonlight Is… Me?! 暴君的早逝白月光竟是我自己？！ [A coy, pampered consort who pretends to be well-behaved x a deranged, possessive tyrant] [Both virgins + 1v1 + sweet romance + transmigration with her body] Wen Zhitang transmigrates into the sickly second daughter of the Wen family. Before she can enjoy a life of luxury, her entire family is slaughtered. She gets thrown into prison too. Luckily, the tyrant villain from the book personally rescues her. Unluckily, the original owner had a deep-seated grudge against this villain. To complete the 7.9kReads8.5Score1.3k14d adds
- 55 Dreaming of the Northern Lands 梦回北国 Dreaming Back to the North is a romantic urban love story rooted in the realities of modern life. At Qingyun Temple in a northern town, Shen Wanqing meets Ji Ming, a stubborn and solitary young entrepreneur. A passionate love soon blossoms between them. This is a beautiful, uplifting love story about two intelligent people with sound values and clear minds, finding redemption in each other. Have you ever asked yourself these questions about love? What is pure love? What should you do when love b 3Reads—Score214d adds
- 56 To Solve a Major Case, I Have to Get Close to My Nemesis 为查重案，我被迫和死对头贴贴 [The cold, iron-willed female deputy minister × the smooth-talking male vice minister] [An unwilling partnership decreed by imperial edict | Bickering partners solving cases together] Shen Ciwan, deputy minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and Pei Yan, vice minister of the Ministry of Justice, are the capital’s most famous rivals in government. She thinks he’s a slick-tongued, shameless rogue; he thinks she’s cold-hearted and has no human feeling. They routinely submit memorials accusing 84Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 My Nemesis and I Share Each Other's Pain 我和冤家共享痛觉 [Supernatural elements, no transmigration, solving mysteries, romance, devoted to each other, past and present lives] The only woman general in the Celestial Dynasty, Shen Qingchen, is breathtakingly beautiful, yet she loves nothing more than practicing with swords and sabers. She refuses to be confined to the inner quarters. The handsome man she once frightened away with her “looks” turns out to be the notorious wastrel of the capital, the Seal Keeper of the Blackbird Bureau and the commander 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 After Faking My Death, I Became the Sickly Man’s Spirit Pet 死遁后我成了那个病秧子的灵宠 [Cultivation fantasy + leveling up and growth + companionship + adorable pets + mutual pampering + sweet 1v1 romance] Everyone knew that Wen Jian, young master of the Wen family, was a once-in-a-generation genius. But a tall tree catches the wind, and he was ambushed. Only the heart’s blood of a heavenly-grade spirit beast could save him, and Xiao Qi was the unlucky beast who got captured. Fortunately, Xiao Qi was eager to “die,” so the human and the beast each got what they wanted. Unfortunatel 229Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 59 A Nation in Peril: Lai Yi (Complete in Two Volumes) 祸国·来宜（全二册） The final installment in the complete classic historical fantasy series Plague of the Nation! The land of Wei is divided among Yan, Bi, Cheng, and Yi. With the fall of the Ruyi Sect, Madam Ruyi’s “Spring Prelude” plan fails in each of the other three kingdoms, but rumors claim it succeeds only in Yi. To uncover the truth, Qiu Jiang risks her life to go to Yi, where she contends with the many forces at play, including King He Yi, Yi’s Grand Shaman Fu Zhou, and Feng Xiaoya. On a narrow path laid o 515Reads9.5Score16214d adds
- 60 Phoenix Beauty 凤娇 Su Feng, the eldest daughter of the second branch of the Su family, is betrothed by the Empress Dowager to Yuan Chenghao, the third young master of Prince Rui’s household. She has no choice but to bid farewell to her beloved grandmother and marry into the prince’s household with her family’s blessings. Yuan Chenghao is a notorious playboy in the capital. Though handsome and charming, he spends his nights carousing among women. Unhappy with the arranged marriage, he argues with Su Feng on their w 4.6kReads8.5Score41814d adds
- 61 My Childhood Friend Is a Royal Consort. What Can the Princess Do About Me? 我的竹马是驸马，公主奈我何？ [Pure historical romance | Reunited after years apart | Devoted, sweet romance with mutual fidelity | Ensemble coming-of-age] After their entire village was massacred, six young friends were scattered to the ends of the earth. Years later, Yun Sheng, now going by Qin Sheng, had made a life for herself in the capital. Xiao Hechen, the childhood friend she had never stopped thinking about, returned to the capital too, but fate had other plans. For the sake of his scheme, he had no choice but to m 172Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 The Sweet, Cozy Days My Husband and I Share 我与夫君的甜暖日常 [Published, both pure, devoted love, a scheming treacherous minister falls for me] As a princess of a fallen kingdom, I always thought the treacherous minister Jiang Xun was hiding remnants of the former dynasty so he could kill me. Who could have guessed he'd marry me, protect me, dote on me, and want to spend the rest of his life with me? Was the story really supposed to unfold this way?! Weren't Jiang Xun, my sworn enemy, and I supposed to love and fight each other, forever at odds? Just as I 433Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 63 Reborn, I Turned Around and Married the Emperor's Uncle, Then Tore the Scumbag to Pieces 重生后转身嫁皇叔手撕渣男 [Handsome, Tragic, Scheming Prince + Bright, Resilient, Delicate Heroine + Married First, Love Later + One-on-One, Both Leads Are Each Other’s One and Only] A sweet romance, not a strong-female-lead story. The leads had no connection in their previous lives; after the heroine is reborn, they marry first and fall in love later. Su Lingyue grew up without a mother, unloved by her father and disliked by her stepmother. After marrying, she was tricked by the Crown Prince and her own younger sister, 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 A Lingering Fragrance 渺渺生香 Guan Miaomiao is the legitimate daughter of the General’s Mansion. After the elders in her family die on the battlefield, only her aged grandmother remains, her elder brother is demoted, and she is left to hold the entire household together. Xiao Qingyan is the heir to Prince Ding’s mansion, a notorious playboy in Luojing who never misses a chance to fight, drink, or visit a courtesan house. The two, who had no connection at all, somehow end up married. When these rivals meet, they match wits an 62Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 65 I Am the Puppet Emperor 我是傀儡皇帝 I Am the Puppet Emperor 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 You're Marrying Someone Else? Then I'm Leaving! But the Mad Young Lord Kneels 你另娶？那我跑！疯批世子却跪了 [Historical romance + marriage before love + mutual devotion + mind games + love that grows over time] Mu Yao is an assassin in the rookie camp of Hidden Moon Pavilion. Before she can even take a mission, the entire pavilion is wiped out, bringing her assassin career to an end. With her martial arts completely ruined, she lies low in a fishing village, making a living by treating the sick. One day, she rescues a handsome man who is gravely injured and, following the usual romance-novel plot, pre 200Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 67 Daily Life of a Reserved General Raising His Wife 清冷将军养妻日常 Complete (Reborn + Marriage First, Love Later, 1v1 + Devoted Husband + Both Virgins + Lighthearted Daily Life. Although the heroine is reborn, she doesn't have an overpowered golden finger, and the protagonists are all natives.) Jiang Shuwan was born into a noble family, but because her father owed someone a debt of gratitude, she married the son of the Earl of Huian. She dutifully served her parents-in-law and kept the earl's household in perfect order, making her a capable lady of the house. S 5.5kReads8.6Score53714d adds
- 68 I Became a Maid, and the Playful Second Young Master Saved Himself for Me 穿成丫鬟，纨绔二少为我守身如玉 [Bickering couple + light comedy + farming + devoted love] Free-spirited, sincere young master ✖️ clever little maid who plays the pig to eat the tiger Xia Zhi, a lifelong single doctor and voice actor, transmigrates to the Wen Dynasty after an accident. The moment she opens her eyes, her master is about to sell her to a brothel. Let's see how this little maid levels up and turns her life around. She performs at funerals, trains birds, treats the sick and saves lives, earning her first round of 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 When the Sparrow Takes Flight 惊雀起 [Clear-Eyed, Scheming Physician × Distinguished, Cunning Powerbroker] The Relentless Pursuit of a Wife + Romantic Tension + Political Intrigue Without Mindless Wish Fulfillment On a rainy night, she kneels outside the Lu residence. “Please... save my younger sister.” “Song Yuanzhi, you're the daughter of a disgraced official. You have nothing. Why should I help you?” Lu Shiyan asks coldly. She looks up, determination flashing in her eyes. “If you save my sister... I'll give you my virtue, Brothe 1.4kReads8.2Score15714d adds
- 70 Together with You, I Remember Our Meeting 与君同，忆相逢 [Complete] [Historical romance + both leads inexperienced in love + mistaken bride + marriage before love + devoted favoritism + sweet and angsty + mutual devotion + slow burn + HE] [The straightforward prince who owns up to his mistakes × the lively, proud young princess consort] Cen Jingchen thought his princess consort was cold to the extreme, but he never expected her to slap him the very first time they met. He may be angry, but he still wants to keep her by his side. “You can touch me, 50Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 71 Ruling from the Court: Your Majesty, Let Me Hold Power Over the Realm 临朝听政：陛下许我权倾朝野 [Strong female lead and equally matched leads, political intrigue, duty to country and people, fictional historical drama, ensemble cast in troubled times, devoted to each other, with a focus on the career plot] [Decisive female general × restoration emperor who obeys only the heroine] Song Wanyue was born into a military family. When she returned victorious to the capital, she was met not with honors, but with an imperial decree ordering her entire family executed. She had trusted the wrong fam 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 I Long to Break a Branch 我欲折枝 The God of War, famed throughout the Kingdom of Zhou, had asked for a bride, and his intended was a girl who hadn't even come of age. Everyone thought a beautiful flower had been stuck in a pile of cow dung, and Wen You was the cow dung they meant. Wen You patted her chest. “At least I only have to be this cow dung for six months.” Wen You knew very well that this six-month marriage pact was her only chance to seek justice for her mother. It was payment for saving the woman he loved. But when th 92Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 73 Reborn: Qingqian Gives Up Revenge and Prays for Your Peace 重生之清浅不复仇，愿卿安 In her previous life, she was Qingqian, the cherished daughter of the Meng family, and he was Yuanjun, a slave presented as tribute by the Yaoshen Tribe. She gave her heart to the wrong man and used the Meng family's power to keep him by her side. He endured and bided his time, using her help to become a blade that would bring down the dynasty. Only when the country fell and her family was destroyed did she understand: they had never been on the same path. In the end, they stood on opposite side 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 A Moment of Joy 寸欢愉 (A cool-headed, rational noblewoman x a ruthless, scheming crown prince; classic historical household intrigue + two reborn leads taking revenge on scum + sweet romance) Jiang Yue Le died at the hands of her husband's favored concubine. She thought she would be reduced to nothing, but instead she was reborn with hatred still in her heart. Eighteen years into the past, and from the start she was expected to marry that scumbag all over again! How could she agree? She lifted her veil and stepped d 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 Yan Gui'an 燕归安 “I shall protect this land with my life, and give my heart to you.” Xie Yanci was not always Xie Yanci. To everyone, he was the stray, incorrigible mongrel who had been abandoned far from home. By a twist of fate, the young lady of the Shen family found him and brought him home. After being reunited with his family, he fought his way up from nothing to become the handsome young general renowned throughout the capital. Shen Jing'an had always been Shen Jing'an, but the General's Manor had raised 101Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 76 A Foolish Princess? I Married a Good-for-Nothing Prince and Won Both His Heart and His Fortune 傻子王妃？嫁废柴王爷我财色双收 [Book Transmigration] [No Space, System, or Golden Finger] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One] [Mutual Healing] [Political Intrigue] Chu Yixiao asked furtively, “Xiao Quan, is there any way to prove a man’s innocence?” Xiao Quan replied, “Are you sick? Men have always been allowed to take several wives and concubines. It’s women who have to prove their innocence.” Chu Yixiao wilted. It wasn’t fair! It really wasn’t fair. Why could women prove their innocence, but men couldn’t? For the first t 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 The Courtesan's Abandoned Concubine: Her Second Marriage to a Duke 花魁弃妾，二嫁国公 A true celestial beauty pretending to be a delicate courtesan VS a fake playboy who is actually a powerful duke She is a breathtaking courtesan whom everyone pities, as fragile as a willow in the wind. But that delicate act is all carefully staged! Born under the stigma of having caused her mother’s death, she suffers under her stepmother’s cruelty and is sold into a brothel at the age of ten. At fifteen, she is bought out for a fortune by Marquis Cheng’en Mu Shiyong, who keeps her in a gilded c 114Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 My Little Bride, the Overbearing King Has Come to Take You Home 小娘子，霸王逮你回家了 The spoiled young master Zhao Yulang, who had teased Xu Qing four years ago, was back in the capital. Everyone felt a chill for Xu Qing. Back then, why couldn't she have just let him hold her hand? Why did she have to take the matter all the way to the emperor? Well, now look. The spoiled young master had won great honors on the battlefield and become the valiant, battle-hardened King of Chu. Xu Qing thought, That troublemaker is back. I'd better run, or I might not be able to keep my hands to m 1.1kReads8.8Score13414d adds
- 79 The Moon Shines on the Mountain 山有明月 [Sweet and versatile merchant heroine vs. sickly, scheming Prince Beijing] No transmigration or rebirth, a pure historical romance + marriage before love + both leads are faithful + two powerful leads + sweet romance + fictional setting Bound by a marriage contract, their lives entwined for good. He is ruthless, and so is she. From plotting against each other to understanding one another, they unravel layers of mystery and carefully plan every move, solving an old case and seizing the throne. 234Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 80 Plum Blossoms Fade, Yet Their Secret Fragrance Returns 梅烬又有暗香来 [Old-school flavor + slow-burn, richly layered romance] I said, “This is for the best. This way, you’ll remember how good I was to you forever...” He said, “This is not for the best. Just when you loved me most, I chose to let you go...” The bright moon over Shengjing shines upon my borderland armor... In the storybooks, she is the woman general who has renounced love and shed blood on the frontier; In the powerful chancellor’s eyes, she is a red plum that does not vie with peach or plum blossom 178Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 81 A Guest in His Embrace 入慕之宾 A period of upheaval brought a new emperor and a reshuffling of the court. A Dai, a female mystic at the Yuqing Temple in the palace, was the emperor’s childhood friend in his eyes, but a scheming green tea in the harem’s. A Dai’s daily routine: Snack on melon seeds while listening to palace gossip, tell the consorts’ fortunes, hear the emperor complain about them, then take a hefty fee to play matchmaker between him and the consorts. And finally, join everyone in cursing the root of all evil, t 2kReads9.1Score28814d adds
- 82 Wind, Ink, Clouds, and Qiao 风墨云乔 [Cold, sharp-tongued hero vs. cheerful, level-headed heroine] In a world at war among five kingdoms, the Xia family has four sons. People say they are all of mediocre talent? She is an invisible ghost. Trapped in the Xia manor with no way out, she spends her days watching them, living like a running commentary on their lives. Oh, come on! Take a good look. How are these four ordinary? One is as gentle as jade, another as proud as frost. One stands straight as a peak, another is as free and spi 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Enticing Spring 撩春 Shen Lingyi, the daughter of a convicted minister, used a bowl of aphrodisiac wine to climb into the bed of Lord Lu, the Grand Secretary, and became his most favored mistress. Lu Yanting defied an imperial decree and refused to marry anyone else. He showered her with riches, all for the sake of seeing her smile… Sweet trap after sweet trap made Shen Lingyi fall completely in love with Lu Yanting, only for her to discover he had married her because she bore a resemblance to a princess who was al 2.4kReads8.9Score29014d adds
- 84 Come Steal the Snow of Yunzhou 来窃云州雪 As the Wens' adopted daughter, Fu Jinci took charge of the household and secretly fell for her older brother, Wen Shaotang. Her father arranged for her to marry him, but Wen Shaotang, who was born to love freedom, was unwilling. After the wedding, they treated each other with polite respect, but in time, Wen Shaotang was moved by Fu Jinci's kindness and gentleness. After going through many trials together, they finally opened their hearts to each other and spent the rest of their lives side by s 307Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 85 The Young Assassin Picks Up a Delicate Princess and Treats Her Like His Ancestress 少年杀手，捡个娇娇公主当祖宗 The main story is complete. [No transmigration, rebirth, or System. Pure historical romance. A stormy love-hate relationship at first, then a life on the run. He tries to win her back, but there’s no chance of redemption.] Princess Fu'an Jiang Mingchao of Great Wei was Emperor Wei's only child, cherished above all others and truly second to none. She was as beautiful as an immortal, and everyone said she was gentle and kind by nature. The only time she ever defied convention was when she brough 40.7kReads8.9Score6.2k14d adds
- 86 Fearing Spring's Return: Half Longing for Parting, Half Longing for You 怯春归：半缘离思，半缘君 [Wild, Carefree Fake Playboy VS Clear-Headed Heiress] After dying, modern-day surgeon Su Qiao transmigrated and was accidentally caught up in an assassination plot targeting the Crown Prince. Thus began her arduous escape and fight for survival as a bride forced into an arranged marriage. Ji Minghan retrieved the fake bride from prison after her escape attempt failed and she nearly fell into the hands of human traffickers. She was supposed to be a pawn kept by his side, but somehow she became hi 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 Ripples Stir the Distant Sky 波澜动远空 Ripples Stir the Faraway Sky 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 The Marquis's Precious Little Bird 侯门贵雀儿 Shen Min may be a maid, but as the chief maid to the Old Madam of the Duke of Ying’s residence, she grew up surrounded by wealth and luxury, treated like a young lady from a noble household. Favored by her mistress, she not only received a generous dowry but also set up businesses of her own. She planned to find a devoted husband and carry on with her quiet life. But the heir to the Earl’s household, her childhood sweetheart, wouldn’t let that happen. He swept her into his arms... “I’ve gone to 113Reads7.3Score2614d adds
- 89 You Pathetic Dog Emperor 狗皇帝，真没出息 You useless emperor! Have some self-respect! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 The Treacherous Minister's Beloved 佞臣娇宠 Su Wanwan came to the capital to get married, only for her cousin to cheat on her. The most powerful noble in the land, the emperor’s brother-in-law, was cheated on at the same time. That was a lot to take in. Her head was spinning. Su Wanwan thought, if that nobleman’s wife could seduce her cousin, why couldn’t she marry her ex-husband? Gu Chengchun thought, if that bastard could steal his woman, why couldn’t he marry his country cousin? “Lord Gu, can you blow out the candle now? Our wedding ni 1.8kReads8.4Score25914d adds
- 91 Still the Frost and Dust 定霜尘 Shen Shuang, the legitimate daughter of a distinguished family, was granted a marriage by imperial decree, making her the envy of everyone in the capital. But with the wedding fast approaching, her fiancé secretly kept a concubine and sullied her good name. Rumors spread, her family was disgraced, and trouble brewed beneath the surface. Everyone advised her to swallow her anger, accept her fate, and bow her head. But Shen Shuang refused to yield to the storm. She tore the corrupt schemers to pie 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 The Truth About Prince Jing's Favorite Consort 靖王的宠妃真相 Prince × orphaned heiress + love after marriage + one-on-one, both chaste + romance-focused + warm and healing + a gentle, steady relationship Qin Sang never imagined that after struggling through childhood to grow up, she would have to face the pain of being pressured to marry. She tried to resist, but failed. Then again, she was an orphan whose parents had both died, raised by a host of relatives. Being obedient, sensible, and well-behaved had long since become Qin Sang’s shield in this world. 270Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 93 The Emperor’s One and Only: His Childhood Friend, the Beloved Consort, Reigns over the Harem 帝心独宠，青梅贵妃宠冠六宫 The rating has just come out, and it will keep rising [Traditional historical romance + palace intrigue and household battles + devoted to each other + alternate history + childhood sweethearts] [The female lead isn't a saint, and has a few tricks up her sleeve] [The male lead has a harem early on, but has never slept with any of his other consorts. He dotes exclusively on the female lead, one-on-one] Bai Shuyue, daughter of the Grand Tutor, and His Majesty Mo Xuancheng grew up together as child 9.3kReads6.9Score83114d adds
- 94 The Marquis’s Daughter Can Fly 侯府千金她会飞 Though Lin Xi was born into a marquis’s household, she grew up among the martial world. On her maternal grandmother’s sixtieth birthday, she bid farewell to her master and traveled alone to the capital to pay her respects. Unexpectedly, she stumbled upon the scene of a prince being murdered. Terrified, she put her one real talent, an escape technique, to extraordinary use and fled all the way back to the capital with a secret in tow. Once home, she dutifully took up her role as the young lady of 1.2kReads8.8Score14414d adds
- 95 The Commandery Princess Made the Heir Cry Again 郡主又把世子惹哭了 She was a princess of the imperial family, yet her reputation was ruined and she was framed to death. Shen Lingshu regretted it so bitterly that she could have kicked herself, but thankfully, Heaven took pity on her and sent her back to her childhood! The first time she met the young heir, someone had shoved him to the ground, and he looked up at her with teary eyes. Shen Lingshu called him a poor little thing, then walked right past without even glancing at him. The second time they met, the pa 243Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 96 The Regent’s Frail, Helpless Amnesiac Consort 摄政王那柔弱不能自理的失忆妃 Marriage first, love later + both virgins + a power couple “Who are you?” “Who am I?” Yin Sanmei has lost her memory. “I am Murong Qi, the regent of this court. You are my wife.” Yin Sanmei pauses, then touches her still-sore forehead. “Is that so?” “Husband, I don’t remember.” She was third in her family, so they called her Sanmei. How perfunctory… “Husband, I’m tired…” The regent scoops her up and carries her away… “Husband, I nearly fell…” The regent’s aura turns deadly. “Anyone who plots aga 369Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 97 The Emperor’s Sole Favorite: The Empress Falls for Him 帝王独宠：皇后娘娘沦陷了 [Imperial Couple + The Empress Is the Emperor’s Sole Favorite from the Moment She Enters the Palace] Xie Zhaoyan was born into the distinguished Chenjun Xie clan. Her grandfather, Xie Jie, was a Left General, while her maternal grandfather, Wang Guang, came from the Langya Wang clan, held the title of Grand Marshal and General-in-Chief, and commanded the army. Xie Zhaoyan should have been the most exalted young woman in the capital. But when the late emperor was choosing an heir, Xie Jie and Wan 2.6kReads8.4Score26214d adds
- 98 After Using the Mad Prince, His Little Slave Girl Ran for the Hills 利用完疯批王爷小女奴撒丫子跑了 The difference between Shu Yao and Ji Yue is like the difference between heaven and earth. Shu Yao is a lowly female slave in a military camp, insignificant, humble, and beneath notice. Ji Yue, by contrast, is a lofty prince, handsome, noble, and proud. Yet even so, he insists on keeping her by his side, serving him at close quarters by day and warming his bed at night. But his damned possessiveness nearly breaks her completely. She thinks that if she can endure it long enough, she’ll eventually 149Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 99 My Heart Shines Bright 昭昭我心 [Sweet, gentle young lady vs. cold-faced, sharp-tongued Marquis] [Historical romance + substitute marriage + marriage before love + sweet romance + political intrigue + secret love] After Qin Zhaoyu’s elder sister died, she took her place as the bride of Li Jing, her sister’s fiancé. Before the wedding, her mother comforted her: “Li Jing is a fine man. He’ll treat you just as well as he treated your sister.” She had grown up by their side, witnessing Li Jing’s deep love for her sister. All she h 914Reads9.0Score5914d adds
- 100 A Calamity for the Nation: The Return Journey (Two-Volume Set) 祸国·归程（全二册） The land of Wei is divided among Yan, Bi, Cheng, and Yi. The dark organization known as the Ruyi Sect has spent years abducting children, training them as assassins and spies, and sending them to powerful clans in various kingdoms to gather secrets. Its evil influence has gradually spread into the royal court as well. Feng Xiaoya, a favored courtier of the King of Yan, suffers from a bone-melting disease and is an unparalleled beauty whose illness lends her a fragile charm. For a reason of her o 830Reads9.6Score22414d adds
