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- 1 The Useless Empress Wants to Fight for Power 废物继后要宫斗 A Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace fan novel [Strong female lead + high-IQ palace intrigue + ensemble cast] In this glittering palace, where danger lurks behind every corner, refusing to fight means a death with no grave. She has no friends or family, and can only watch the person she loves fall in love with someone else. Never mind. She'll strike first and drag her enemies into the abyss, step by step... 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 In This Life, I Am Empress and You Are a Slave 这一世本宫为后，你为奴 In her previous life, her rightful place as the principal wife was snatched away by her legitimate elder sister. With no other choice, she entered the household as a concubine, only to be burned alive! In this new life, she resolutely enters the palace, climbing step by step toward the throne, vowing to protect her mother and younger brother at all costs. After taking revenge on her enemies with her own hands, she sees the man on the dragon throne smile wickedly beneath the cold moonlight and pu 40Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 3 Chronicles of the Hidden Palace 幽宫记 As a well-bred young lady carefully raised by the Qi clan, she was told by her mother from a young age, “The Qi clan has no high ministers at court from the previous dynasty, only women in the imperial harem.” From then on, Qi Yuesheng knew she bore a burden that had nothing to do with so-called “romance,” but rather “the glory of the family.” [Rank] Empress (one), Imperial Noble Consort (one), Noble Consort (two), Consort (four), Concubine (six), Noble Lady, First Attendant, Answering Attendan 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 4 The Delicate Little Crybaby Makes the Mad Emperor See Red 娇气小哭包，勾得疯批帝王红了眼 [Palace intrigue + fake uncle-niece relationship + coercive love + aloof beauty + surrender + sweet romance + play the pig to eat the tiger] The pampered girl in all of the capital who fears the emperor most is forced into his arms when he’s drunk, only to become the precious one he can’t bear to let anyone touch. The aloof beauty descends from her pedestal just to win a smile from the little crybaby. In Pei Ning’s eyes, Xiao Wang is a cat, and she’s just a mouse that could be crushed at any 8.6kReads—Score1.2k14d adds
- 5 Palace Rose 宫蔷 Her grandfather said she could soar through the sky like a bird or swim through rivers, lakes, and seas like a fish. In short, she should be free, carefree, and happy. Her father said she was the apple of her family's eye, and that even after she married, her family would always be there to support her. The people said she was born into a noble family and later became a revered empress. Her grandfather and father had rendered great service to the country and its people, securing her a lifetime o 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Reborn as the Legitimate Daughter: Brother General, Don't Run 嫡女重生之将军哥哥别跑 [Reborn] + [Legitimate daughter] + [Prime Minister’s residence] + [Revenge] + [Sweet romance] + [General] + [Political intrigue] + [Both leads are chaste] You wiped out my entire clan; I’ll take your empire from you. In her previous life, Gu Muchu was adored by everyone, yet a schemer manipulated and trampled her at every turn, until she met a gruesome end. Traditional palace and household intrigue, no System, plenty of imagination. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Concubine’s Allure 妾娇娆 The Prince of Qi, who has always avoided women like the plague, suddenly changes completely and brings a woman home by force! He treasures her like a precious jewel and names her Baozhu. The young ladies of the capital are so furious they fall ill. A lowborn woman, just a little pretty, and she thinks she's worthy?! Once the novelty wears off, the wise and mighty Prince of Qi is sure to cast her aside. But they wait, year after year, and the lowborn beauty isn't thrown out of the Prince of Qi's 52Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 8 The Tale of Consort Yuan, Part One 元妃传 壹 Where do the clouds return after traveling ten thousand miles? Only to a place where the winds rise and clouds surge, where there is nowhere left to hide. In Liu Antan's eyes, the imperial harem is just like that: at times she stands apart from it, at times she is trapped in its depths. She secures her place in the harem with the emperor's favor, and assumes she understands his heart. The nine-tiered palace of colored glass is both where her story begins and where it will end. She leaves even 49Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 9 Our Whole Class Transmigrated as Imperial Consorts! The Harem Is Going Wild 全班穿妃成！后宫杀疯了 [Palace intrigue] + [Group transmigration] + [Playing the pig to eat the tiger] + [Mystery] [Hell from the start! The whole group transmigrates as imperial consorts, hiding their identities from one another, with suspicions running high. It's the ultimate game of Werewolf!] [A mind-blowing opening! Twenty young women transmigrate as palace consorts, with everyone's public humiliation countdown underway!] The class photo is taken at graduation, and the whole class wakes up in a scene of collec 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Beloved Consort’s Splendor 宠妃风华 To the south stands a tree, whose shade invites no rest. The world is full of hardship, and life is never easy. Qiao Dai’s first half of life had been peaceful and smooth, but she knew in her heart: once she entered the palace, she would become a demon. For her loved ones, and for herself, this time Qiao Dai would never give in... A story about a native-born heroine who enters the palace and rises from palace girl to favored consort, all to make a better life for herself and her loved ones. 333Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 11 The Consort Plays Sweet and Innocent, and the Emperor Spoils Her Every Day 娘娘清醒装茶，皇上心软日日甜宠 [Classic historical romance + empowering heroine + satisfying revenge + palace intrigue + ambitious heroine + utterly doted on + rises to become empress] Her mother died in childbirth, and as the legitimate daughter, Song Mian lived worse than the servants. A new emperor takes the throne, and even a county magistrate’s family from a small town is eligible to enter the triennial selection of imperial consorts. Song Mian won’t let this chance to escape her family slip away. So her only rival, her 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 A Palace Maid from the Start, Rising to Empress 开局宫女，稳坐后位 [Female-led power fantasy + pure palace intrigue + not both virgins] Yun Luo was born into poverty and endured cold looks and humiliation from a young age. Then, after catching a glimpse of wealth, boundless ambition sprang up in her heart. Yun Luo was fortunate enough to have a face of breathtaking beauty, giving her the courage to set herself the goal of “better to be a rich man’s concubine than a poor man’s wife.” At first, she had her sights set only on the young lord of the Duke of Guo’s es 7Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 13 Doting on Me Until My Legs Give Out: Young Master Xiao, Please Let Me Go 宠到腿软：萧少请你放过我 [Heir to a top-tier wealthy family + independent heroine + powerful male lead pursues and spoils her + family power struggles + adorable baby] After her family business fails, Chuchu makes a living selling drinks at a club. She can’t claim to have stayed pure despite her circumstances, nor can she boast of being above reproach. She earns money through her own efforts to pay off her debts. Xiao Zimo, a domineering billionaire who once chased after women, eventually settles down with Chuchu. The p 9Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 14 The Empress Is Far Too Ambitious 娘娘她太有事业心了 [Palace intrigue! Palace intrigue! Scheming + palace intrigue + sweet romance + slight ensemble cast] [You won’t regret getting invested!!] Watch a sweet, ambitious girl work her way up, one step at a time! From an Attendant to an empress who rules the realm! A sweet girl who plays dumb but is really a wolf in sheep’s clothing × a cold, cunning emperor! His sole favorite? Can you really believe the emperor has just one? True love? The palace is a deep sea. All Lin Yueqing can do is seize the emp 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 With a Palace Intrigue System in Hand, I Rise to the Top with Ease 手握宫斗系统，一路开挂上位 [Palace intrigue System, 1v1, sweet romance, happy ending. The male lead has prior relationships, while the female lead is chaste; later, they are both chaste.] Fu Ruyan opens her eyes to find she has transmigrated on the eve of the imperial selection. Recruited by a palace-intrigue System, she can only go along with it and win over the cold emperor. Later, she bears him a child, and his icy nature melts into tenderness. He cherishes her like a precious jewel, and she rises all the way to Noble 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 After Taking the Harem by Storm, the Emperor's White Moonlight Can't Sit Still 重冠后宫后，皇帝白月光坐不住了 [Winning hearts + gradual surrender + System + devoted love in the later half] Su Yuanxi transmigrates into the palace-harem novel Deep Palace Favor, where the System tasks her with winning over the emperor, Xie Yunchen. In the original story, he is a devoted emperor who dotes exclusively on Consort Zhao, Shen Qingge. He leaves the empress’s seat vacant for her and vows, “My heart belongs to one woman alone.” When Su Yuanxi transmigrates into the book, the emperor and consort have been at odds 834Reads8.6Score10014d adds
- 17 Splendid Ceremony: The Su Family Heiress Rises Step by Step in the Imperial Palace 仪华万千：苏氏千金深宫步步高升 [Dual happy and bad endings] [Palace intrigue] [Not a pure romance] [Clear-headed heroine] Also known as: Beneath the Inner Palace: A Favored Consort's Step-by-Step Plot to Win the Emperor's Heart According to popular gossip, the Su family's daughter had bright eyes and pearly teeth, a face like a peach blossom, and was known as the most talented woman in the capital. She entered the palace in the first year of the selection. From the moment she arrived, Mingyi understood that she would spend th 140Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 18 The Noble Consort Is a Black Lotus, and His Majesty Bows to Her 贵妃是黑莲花，陛下为她折腰 (An alternate world, with palace intrigue in the early chapters. A scheming, lonely favorite consort x a calculating, career-focused emperor) In the fourth year of Yongping, the illegitimate daughter of the Vice Minister of Works entered the palace. Once she passed through the palace gates, she was plunged into a deep sea of danger, forced to use every trick in the book to protect herself. Fu Yunshang knew that the palace was even more perilous than the Vice Minister’s household. In three years, 88Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 19 The Sly Consort Wants to Slack Off, but the Emperor Won’t Let Her! 茶茶贵妃想摆烂，可皇上不许啊！ (Readers who insist both leads be faithful to each other, stay away. This is not that kind of story.) Su Yuwan is at her wits’ end. She works all year without a break, and just when she finally takes a day off, curiosity gets the better of her and she opens a game her agent sent her: Sheep a Sheep. She never expected the first level to be so easy even a blind person could beat it. But the second level is impossible even if you’re blind! So Su Yuwan stays up all night battling it, only to die sud 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 20 From Palace Maiden to Empress Dowager: The Beloved Consort Rules the Realm 从秀女到太后：娇娇娘娘母仪天下 Jiang Wanzhen was merely the daughter of a minor sixth-rank official, forced by circumstance to enter the imperial harem. Luckily, the emperor was young and handsome, so he wasn't too hard to stomach. The women in the harem were all cunning schemers, but Jiang Wanzhen fought her way through every obstacle, tore down paper tigers, and took on the fake sweethearts. She nursed her best friend, had children, and before she knew it, she had risen from an insignificant low-ranking consort to the most 101Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 21 Shuyu's Scheme: Your Majesty, My Daughter Wants the Throne 纾玉谋：陛下，这皇位我女儿要了 [Raising an empress + two strong leads + palace intrigue + political scheming + revenge + second chance at love + the fate of the nation] [Clear-headed, tenacious, ambitious favored consort x calculating, suspicious, devoted emperor] A love-hate relationship, an intense game of push and pull! The day Cheng Shu entered the imperial palace, she knew she was the sharpest blade in the emperor's hand. Xiao Jing bestowed on her a favor that made the entire harem look on with envy, yet hid all his susp 115Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 22 The Apple of His Eye 掌上明珠 Jiang Mingzhu was born into a family of military commanders, but after falling in love with the son of a chancellor from a scholarly family, she forced herself to become the very model of a virtuous, refined woman. But being virtuous and refined brought her no happy ending. She didn't even know how she died. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the heaven-blessed Princess Anle. Still, life as a heaven-blessed young woman wasn't all that easy. Would her widowed sister-in-law stop at not 396Reads7.6Score10214d adds
- 23 I Entered the Palace as the New Empress, and the Emperor Hopes I Won’t Die 进宫当继后，皇上盼着本宫别死 Guan Shanyue, the only daughter of Marquis Wuding, is already twenty-five for various reasons. On the day of her wedding, the groom falls from his horse and lies unconscious. Rumor has it she brings death to her husbands. Fu Yanci, the current emperor, has seen every empress he appointed die since he ascended the throne. Until he met her at Qing’an Temple. One brings death to her husbands, the other to his wives. A perfect match. After entering the palace, she discovers that Emperor Fu Yanci is 88Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 24 The Imperial Consort Exudes an Enchanting Fragrance, and the Emperor Spoils Her Every Day 娘娘自带暖情香，皇上日日娇宠 [Palace intrigue only, not a faithful couple + favored exclusively in the later chapters + clearheaded heroine] Yun Shu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue, is beautiful, but unfortunately falls for a kept man. She helps him climb the ranks, only for him to have an affair with her cousin Yun Rou'er and get her pregnant! Reborn, Yun Shu resolutely enters the palace. She will rise to the highest throne! Win favor! Bear children! Seize the throne! Take revenge! She wants 153Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 25 The Side Consort Flicked Her Fingers and Seized the Empress's Throne 侧妃弹指一挥，一举拿下凤位 Bearing the hopes of her family, Xie Zhi resolutely enters the palace selection and joins Prince Qin's household as a secondary consort. With the prince's childhood sweetheart as his princess consort, the renowned Wang as another secondary consort, and a host of concubines all vying to rise in rank, watch how Xie Zhi seizes the initiative and makes her moves one step at a time. From Prince Qin's household to the palace's deepest halls, she survives amid conspiracies, fights for power among a sea 6Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 26 Sweet Romance in the Imperial Palace: The Chaste Emperor Spoils His Wife Rotten 深宫甜宠，禁欲皇帝是宠妻怪 No rivalry between women + powerful male and female leads + career-focused heroine + exceptionally sweet, exclusive devotion + immersive quick transmigration The history books say that Emperor Chengde had a favored consort, Noble Consort Ruan. As it happens, Song Yu transmigrates into the empress and only wants to focus on her career. While waiting for Noble Consort Ruan to appear, she works tirelessly every day, determined to put an end to palace infighting and turn the harem from a battlefield 106Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 27 Report to the Tyrant: Your Moonlight Consort Is Reborn 报告暴君，白月光娘娘她重生了 Yan Qi, the only daughter of the Marquis of Dingyuan, was supposed to enter the palace as a consort. Framed by her enemies, her entire family was executed, and she died in anguish, pregnant with twins. Reborn, she finds that no one takes her seriously, yet the emperor, Li Chengjing, personally selects her to enter the palace by imperial decree. The palace concubines all assume this young lady is a delicate, gentle girl. Little do they know she has a sharp tongue and is a wild kitten who can only 3Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 28 Help! The Mad Prince Insists on Giving Himself to Me 救命！疯批王爷非要以身相许 [Rebirth, sweet romance, obsessive and unstable love interest, mutual devotion and redemption, second male lead gets his comeuppance: a strong yet sweet reborn legitimate daughter versus a seemingly innocent, secretly ruthless mad villain] There’s a special kind of fragility: when the little madman in her life thinks she’s fragile! In her previous life, Rong Zhihuai loved the wrong man, and her family was destroyed. Reborn, she vowed to make everyone who had wronged her pay in blood. She neve 18Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 29 Luring the Emperor: The Consort Is Alluring and Witty, and the Emperor's Favorite 诱君宠:娘娘媚且茶，陛下心尖宠 [Transmigrate + Feel-good revenge + Palace and household intrigue + play the pig to eat the tiger + Not a one-true-pairing story] Jiang Zixi and her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Ziying, were born on the same day. On the day of their birth, strange celestial signs appeared, and an expert declared that a daughter of the Minister's household was born with the destiny of a phoenix and a bright future ahead. But Jiang Zixi was not the lucky one. Her birth mother died in childbirth, so while her eld 252Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 30 Jade-Soft Pastry 玉团酥 Also known as The Survival Guide of a Palace Hothouse Flower [Female transmigrator who plays the pig to eat the tiger X scheming, calculating emperor] [Palace intrigue + raising a child + food + sweet romance + both leads are smart] After transmigrating and being forced to become a consort, Su Su always follows the professional code of conduct for a delicate little flower with no family status, talent, virtue, or connections: lie flat and look beautiful. In practice, that means eating, drinking, 48Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 31 Palace Intrigue's Winner: I Rise to Power by Raising Kids 宫斗赢家：我靠养崽上位 [Palace intrigue and childbirth, no golden finger, not a devoted couple] “Your Majesty, Ning Guiren's red mandarin-duck bellyband is still hanging from that scoundrel's belt!” Opening her eyes to such a shocking scene, Ning Yuxi immediately kicked the scoundrel aside and ran for it. Seriously, did she have a death wish, giving the emperor a cuckold's horns? An emperor who loves the throne more than beautiful women? No problem. Two children in three years? What's that? I'll have three in two! Wha 145Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 32 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
- 33 The Lottery System: The Green Tea Consort's Daily Balancing Act 抽奖系统：绿茶娘娘的端水日常 [Alternate setting, not an exclusive romance, and they are not each other’s first and only. The heroine doesn’t love the emperor; she’s only doing her job.] From palace kitchen maid to empress Everyone thinks Ye Yu owes her success to the emperor’s devoted love. Alas, love that runs too deep never lasts… [Your remaining days of survival are running low. Please recharge.] Ha. As if there’s any true love in an imperial household. She has her transmigration-awakened Empress Growth System to th 497Reads7.1Score10014d adds
- 34 Crafting a Phoenix: From Consort Jin to Empress Dowager 匠心谋凰：从瑾嫔到太后 [Palace intrigue, alternate setting, a vast harem with many ranks, not a one-on-one favorite, most characters are clever and ruthless, a few are reckless fools, and the heroine stays clear-headed from beginning to end. A satisfying story with a touch of ensemble cast.] Tang Yuan is the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Works, sent into the palace by her father as a lucky charm to prove his loyalty. But that’s fine by her: Her ambitious and capable father earns her steady promotions in the e 1.2kReads8.0Score13514d adds
- 35 After the Charming Consort Entered the Palace, the Cold-Faced Emperor Became Her Devoted Puppy 娇媚娘娘进宫后，冷面帝王变忠犬 [Palace Intrigue + Sole Favorite + Emperor With His Head in the Clouds Over Love (Not a Virgin, But Devoted Exclusively to Her After She Enters the Palace) + Ensemble Cast] When Su Yuewu was nearing her coming-of-age ceremony, her distant aunt, the empress, selected her to enter the palace as a potential consort to Crown Prince Shen Heng. As the two spent more time together in the Eastern Palace, their feelings deepened. Just when they had become utterly inseparable, Su Yuewu suddenly came to 47Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 36 The Empress Is Sweet-Tongued but Hard-Hearted, Winning the Emperor’s Favor with Her Acting 娘娘嘴甜心硬，靠演技独揽圣心 [The rating just came in, so it'll be a little low at first. It'll go up later!] Ye Nuo has barely had time to enjoy her three Best Actress trophies when she transmigrates into a book. Worse, she becomes the stuffy empress she and her best friend once complained about, a woman with no tact who doesn't know how to use her own strengths. The emperor, meanwhile, is cold-hearted and ruthless, and cares more than anything about rules and decorum. Ye Nuo thinks that if she wants to thrive in the harem 23Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 37 Mother of the Nation? No, I Want to Rule the World! 母仪天下？不，我要权倾天下！ [Alternate-World Palace Intrigue + No Romance + Raising Children + Never Falls for the Emperor] Content warning: The male lead is not chaste. Palace intrigue runs throughout, and the emperor never favors just one consort. After a car accident, Chu Ningzhi was pulled into the alternate world of Great Zhou. She had to become Empress Dowager to survive. To stay alive, she entered the palace through the selection and gave birth to a child. She planned every move carefully and defeated all her enemie 179Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 38 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
- 39 Back to Her Audition Year, She Rises Through the Harem 重回选秀当年，她在后宫步步高升 In her previous life, Su Ningwan, daughter of the chancellor, was far too innocent. Though she was greatly favored after entering the palace, it was all a ploy to lull her into a false sense of security. In her fifth year there, she was framed for poisoning the imperial heir, thrown into the Cold Palace, and left to die a miserable death. Her family suffered because of her, enduring terrible hardships in prison before they died. She never expected to open her eyes and find herself back in the ye 215Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 40 Phoenix of Beauty 姝凰 [Traditional Historical Romance] [Palace and Household Intrigue] [Not a Pure Couple] [Clear-Headed, Strong-Willed Heroine] Orphaned Chu Yishu was forced to live under her uncle's roof with her younger siblings, where his family bullied and mistreated them. Then fate took a turn. Beautiful and gentle Chu Yishu was sent to the bed of the Prince of Shangqin. For the sake of her siblings and herself, Chu Yishu used every means at her disposal, seized every opportunity, and firmly captured the Prince 501Reads7.4Score10114d adds
- 41 An Empress’s Daily Harem Battles 娘娘日常宫斗忙 Not a one-man-one-woman romance, and he won't be devoted to just one woman. Read with caution. (Satisfying revenge + steady rise through the ranks + settling every score) From Concubine Xu to High Consort Xu, Xu Chenbi takes every step with care: becoming pregnant, giving birth, and rising in rank. After ascending to the empress's throne, will she become a shield for the emperor's beloved? Sorry, you two enjoy your romance. My goal is to become the empress dowager! 180Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 42 I Transmigrated into the Harem, and the Fourth Calamity Is on a Killing Spree 穿进后宫，第四天灾已杀疯 [Transmigration + palace and household intrigue + System + scheming black lotus + face-slapping] After restarting for the third time, Li Huyi’s heart is already harder than the stones of the Cold Palace. Men are nothing but stepping-stones on her climb to the top. Especially the lofty emperor: he is both her ultimate conquest target and the perfect tool. [Ding! Special romance mission triggered: The Emperor’s Test!] [Mission description: Faced with his love and suspicion, make the perfect choice 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The White Lotus Empress's Only Favorite [System] 独宠白莲花娘娘【系统】 [Palace intrigue + comedy + System + white-lotus heroine | male lead who wins himself over] Su Qingxia, a palace-intrigue novelist of five years' standing and a veteran expert on palace-intrigue dramas, transmigrates into the imperial harem. It's an absolute dream come true. She doesn't get it. With skills like hers, why does she need a System? (System: Gets picked on every day.) She focuses on her career and enters the palace to gather a crowd of female admirers. A satisfying story with a brisk —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 An Lingrong Transmigrates Into Qingying: Me? Her White Moonlight? 安陵容穿越成青樱：我？白月光？ [Harem] [White Moonlight] [A Touch of Strategy] [Affection-Building System] [Black Lotus Heroine] [Multiple Love Interests] [Includes Empresses in the Palace Content] The rating just came out, so it's a little low! Also, this book doesn't ship Zhen Huan with anyone, but it won't vilify her either. Feel free to skip it if that bothers you~ The main framework is Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, with content from Empresses in the Palace woven in. The characters' intelligence will gradually rise to 71Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 45 The Empress Acts So Coyly, Her Tears Break His Majesty’s Heart 娘娘矫揉造作，哭的朕心都碎了 [Palace intrigue + revenge + the emperor’s devotion in the later story + HE] Yun Shu is exceptionally beautiful and deeply indebted to Empress Wen. The domineering Noble Consort Xu has even managed to eclipse the empress. Seeing the empress’s position weaken, her clan sends Yun Shu into the palace to help the empress win back the emperor’s favor. Yun Shu carefully plans every step and proceeds with caution. In just a few years, she rises from a lowly sixth-rank Beauty to a first-rank Noble Con 105Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 46 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
- 47 Liu Qianqian, the Legitimate Daughter of a Military Family 将门嫡女柳浅浅 [Historical romance, palace intrigue, sweet and angsty, strong male and female leads, mutual devotion] The Liu family had earned great military honors. To avoid provoking the emperor’s suspicions, they had their legitimate daughter, Liu Qianqian, obey the imperial decree and enter the palace for selection, thus securing the family’s prosperity. Liu Qianqian’s beauty and gentleness won the emperor’s favor, and within three months she was elevated to Noble Consort. But the path to advancement in 559Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 48 My White-Eyed-Wolf Sister and I Were Reborn and Swapped Souls 我和白眼狼妹妹重生后灵魂互换了 A cunning, ruthless heroine versus a twisted, obsessive hero In her previous life, Su Yu'er enjoyed the emperor's favor without end, until Shen Ningyue and the empress conspired to frame her. Reborn, she and Shen Ningyue switch souls. Now in Shen Ningyue's body, she initially plans to pretend they've made peace and team up with Su Yu'er to get revenge. But that plan falls through, so she lies low at Lady Zhaohua's side and stokes conflict in the harem, sowing suspicion between the empress and L 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Schemes of the Imperial Harem 后宫谋 As a concubine-born daughter, she was destined to become someone else's pawn and enter the palace selection in another woman's place. She made careful plans and entered the palace as a consort, relying on her unremarkable appearance. Once she gained favor and captured the emperor's heart, she faced open and covert struggles and struck back at her powerful rivals. With each step carefully planned, she rose higher and higher, becoming a legendary woman! 119Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 50 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 1.1kReads9.0Score11914d adds
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