Novels like Longing for Spring's Return
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- 51 Zhizhi, Come Into My Embrace 芷芷入朕怀 [Love at First Sight + Obsessive, Possessive Male Lead + Rival Suitors + Stunning Heroine + Everyone’s Favorite + Coercive Possession + Mutual Fidelity] Jian Zhilu was the most cherished legitimate daughter of the Jian family, with stunning, incomparable beauty. She was happily waiting to marry the man she loved when the tyrant Sui Yan forced her into the palace and claimed her as his own. Two years earlier, Sui Yan had been the least favored prince in the palace. His birth mother had died of gr 434Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 52 After I Crossed the Crazy Brocade Guard, I Ran Away Pregnant 惹上疯批锦衣卫后，我带球跑了 [Obsessive, coercive love | 1v1, both each other's first and only | she runs, he chases, with a child in tow | sweet romance, no angst] [Cold-faced commander of the Imperial Guard x sweet, flirtatious noblewoman who pretends to be well-behaved | fake romance turns real and backfires spectacularly] [Expected to finish at 200,000 words. More than halfway done, so you can start reading!] Wen Wuqiu made a deal with someone. She would make Bian Jue, the coldhearted commander of the Imperial Guard who 24Reads—Score10414d adds
- 53 The Sweet, Willful Princess! The Mad Regent's Possessive Love 娇软郡主不乖！疯批摄政王强制爱 [Forced Love + Obsessive, Unhinged Hero + Love Triangle + Pure Romance] Yu Shengwan is a proud and dazzling princess renowned throughout the capital. She and the Seventh Prince, Pei Yanqing, have been childhood sweethearts who are deeply in love. But at the selection banquet, Pei Yanqing sheds the gentle, refined facade he usually wears and humiliates Yu Shengwan in every way, even crushing her proud spirit. After she is rejected, Yu Shengwan enters the Regent's residence to save her father a 280Reads6.3Score10214d adds
- 54 When the Begonia Rain Ends: Reborn as the Sickly Heir’s Captive 海棠雨歇：穿成病娇世子的禁脔 [Historical Romance], [Forced Love], [Transmigration], [Sweet Romance], [Both Pure], [Possessive, Unhinged Heir x Cool, Independent Maid], [Never refuse me anything. Anyone who does will be executed!], [Maximum Sexual Tension], [Happy Ending], [There's plenty of sweetness buried in a mountain of angst. Dig for it.] I'm a designer of burial clothes. After ending a painful relationship, I was feeling down, so I went back to my hometown to clear my head. I asked someone to find our family genealogy 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 The Softly Alluring Sin Slave Has the Cold General Hooked 罪奴软诱娇，清冷将军上瘾了 Obsessive, overbearing male lead + gentle, refined second male lead + sweet, doting romance with a yandere + a love-triangle showdown One needle from Imperial Physician Shen, and the noblewoman was bedridden! Overnight, some members of the Shen family were killed and others arrested. The elderly, women, and children left behind were exiled to a bitterly cold land. The pampered eldest daughter of the Shen family was driven to use her body to secure medicine for her younger brother. Once the capit 495Reads8.8Score10214d adds
- 56 My Imperial Brother Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 皇兄他蓄谋已久 [A lighthearted beginning, a little angst in the middle, and a happy ending: a pseudo-sibling romance] Qing Chen, a timid princess of the royal family, was manipulated into marrying the wrong man. Her husband’s coldness and her mother-in-law’s scolding drove her into despair, and she died depressed. Given another chance at life, Qing Chen finds herself back on the night everything went wrong. She immediately flees the scene and unexpectedly encounters another man... The next day, she discovers t 289Reads8.6Score10014d adds
- 57 The Canary Wants to Escape! The Overbearing Tycoon Coaxes Her Tenderly 金丝雀要逃跑！强势大佬温柔轻哄 [Both virgins + one-on-one romance + happy ending + sweet and delicate heroine + powerful hero] An obsessive, celibate kingpin of the capital × a pitiful, delicate little white flower With a single contract, Bai Zhi became the kept woman of Third Master Lu, heir to one of the capital’s most powerful families. Everyone said Bai Zhi had done everything she could to get into Third Master Lu’s bed for his money. She could only admit, “I’m in it for the money, but I didn’t do everything I could.” Lat 130Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 The Di Daughter's Fate Is the Cold Palace 嫡女的归宿是冷宫 Yun Nian, the legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's household, and the unfavored Third Prince are in love with each other. She thought that once she came of age, he would ask for her hand. He, too, believed she would become his princess consort. But childhood sweethearts can't stand up to political power, and a tragic ending was inevitable. The Crown Prince, Zhang Jinzhou, forced her into marriage. After ascending the throne, he even used her in a scheme to destroy the Third Prince. She asked 153Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 The Grand Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard’s Maid 锦衣卫总督的丫鬟 Qin Shi grew up being fed by neighbors. Her lifelong goal is to make money, make money, and make more money. She takes a job as a maid at the Chief Inspector’s residence of the Embroidered Uniform Guard for the pay, but by a twist of fate, the infamous Chief Inspector uses her as an antidote. She can’t escape. Xie Xian has parents, but little affection for them. Why should he care if others dislike him? He’ll take whatever he wants by any means necessary. Then, while poisoned, he meets her. At f 162Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 60 Forced into the Eastern Palace, the Liangdi Only Wants to Escape 逼她入东宫，良娣只想逃离 (Just received its rating) [Historical romance, coercive possession, political intrigue and revenge, both leads are each other’s first and only] She lay on the ground, letting the muddy water stain her skirt. A man’s cold voice came from above her. “Wanwan, he’s dead. Come back to the capital with me.” // Yu Wanyan followed Zhou Yuci to the capital. When she witnessed an illicit affair in his room, she was ultimately persecuted. Reborn, Yu Wanyan swore that she would never go to the capital in t 404Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 61 After My Archenemy Rebelled, All He Wanted Was to Possess Me 死对头造反后，一心只想占有我 [Possessive Pursuit + Regretful Pursuit + Faked Death + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] A devoted, unhinged dog emperor x a cold, untouchable empress Before the rebellion, Pei Zhiyan was a fallen young marquis from one of Chang’an’s most prominent families, someone everyone could bully. Like a battered stray dog, he hid an unspoken longing deep in his twisted, shadowy heart: his secret beloved, the Princess of Changyang, Xu Ying. Xu Ying was Heaven’s favored daughter, breathtakingly beautif —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 After the Empress Flees, the Regent Goes Mad with Jealousy 皇后私逃后，摄政王疯红眼 [Traditional historical romance + possessive love + coercive love + mutual chastity + sweet and angsty] [Powerful, strategic hero vs. strong, intelligent heroine] (The heroine has a hidden identity. The hero wants her body, but gives her his heart too.) She was the woman he had chosen for himself when they were young, but on his deathbed, the late emperor chose her to be the new emperor’s empress. At the investiture ceremony, he humiliated her in every way and seized her place as empress. Ever 1.2kReads8.4Score10014d adds
- 63 She Refuses to Be a Concubine 她不想做妾 In her previous life, Lu Rong was chosen at fourteen to become the second wife of Xie Xuanlin, head of the Xie family, and was brought to the Xie residence to be raised. Her three stepsons, all around her age, greeted her and called her Mother. Lu Rong faced their three pairs of dark eyes, full of loathing for her, with trepidation, her hands clenched beneath her sleeves. The Xie family had chosen to continue its marriage alliance with the Lu family solely to consolidate its power. After enterin 602Reads8.8Score10914d adds
- 64 The Legend of Doctor Zhi 芷医传 Bai Zhi only wanted to be an ordinary doctor, but fate had other plans: she met Xie Heng, heir to a duke's estate. Xie Heng, heir to a duke's estate and a Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, had never failed to get anything he wanted since childhood. This is a story about a man falling in love at first sight, being captivated by a woman's beauty, and taking her by force. More than that, it is the story of a woman growing through adversity and striving to live for herself. Bai Zhi: “W 6.1kReads8.6Score67614d adds
- 65 After Her Kingdom Fell, the Princess Won Over the Tyrannical New Emperor 亡国后，本公主收服了暴虐新帝 The heroine suffers early on, but the hero is put through the wringer throughout. He has to win her back, and spends the whole story revolving around her, unable to live without her. The main story is complete. [Black-hearted fallen princess vs. twisted, awkward new emperor] Yun Luo established her own residence at fifteen. Alone and helpless, she bought a slave and gave him food. In return, he vowed to protect her with his life. The mute could not speak, so he wrote, stroke by stroke, “I will p 152Reads8.2Score10914d adds
- 66 Imprisoned in a Passionate Embrace 强囚娇色 [Possessive pursuit + regretful chase + the powerful one humbles himself + both leads are virgins] The dazzlingly handsome He Yanqing, heir to the title of heir apparent, had been away from the prince’s estate for ten years. When he finally returned, he discovered that he had acquired a fake younger sister. The heir was refined, noble, reserved, and self-possessed. He offered her help with false kindness and pampered her, and she believed she had gained a wonderful big brother. One day, the s 783Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 67 Transmigrated as the Villainess, I Tricked the Amnesiac Crown Prince and It Backfired 穿成恶毒女配，哄骗失忆太子翻车了 [Both leads are each other's only partner + possessive pursuit + forced love + she runs, he chases + he suffers to win her back] One day, Lan Zhengyin transmigrates into a book and becomes the vicious supporting female character who shares her name. She is now the amnesiac Crown Prince Xu Chengyin’s commoner wife. Only after inheriting the original owner's memories does she realize that the reason the fallen prince ended up in the countryside and lost his memory has everything to do with the ori 131Reads5.4Score10214d adds
- 68 Golden Branch in a Cage 笼中金枝 Love at first sight + melodrama + angst. The heroine is a stunning beauty, but she has no golden finger, only her looks. The story puts her through the wringer. The hero wields immense power and is domineering, ruthless, and unhinged. He has a checkered past, while she is pure. A story of taking what he wants by force, between a noble young lady and a powerful marquis. Xiao Beihuai fell for Song Qingruo at first sight, simply because she was beautiful. The second time they met, he had already de 7.2kReads8.4Score40614d adds
- 69 Love at First Sight: The Overbearing Prince Takes Her by Force 一见倾心后，霸道王爷将她强夺了 [Historical Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Possessive Love + Devoted Couple] [Fictional setting, no historical fact-checking] Who in all of Great Zhao doesn't know that Prince Jing, Yun Mufeng, is aloof and immaculate, and keeps his distance from women? Xie Wanning never imagined she would become entangled with this man. She had no idea that a month ago, she had already become the prey in his eyes. “Wanning, would you be willing to become the mistress of Prince Jing's manor?” “Y 2.8kReads8.7Score18214d adds
- 70 The Darling Tries to Escape, but the Mad Crown Prince Locks Her in the Eastern Palace and Dotes on Her 娇娇欲逃，疯批太子囚入东宫偏宠 [1V1, both pure, possessive love, obsessive love-brained male lead, she runs and he chases, very loosely historical] Jiang Hua's entire family transmigrated. Her breathtaking beauty brought her nothing but trouble in ancient times, so she had to wear a veil whenever she went out and never let her guard down. By chance, the Crown Prince took one look at her and fell for her. “What's so bad about staying by my side?” “Stop running away. Whatever you want, I'll give it to you.” At first, Jiang Hua 2.4kReads8.7Score22214d adds
- 71 A Waist So Delicate It Could Snap 细腰堪折 182Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 72 His Caged Canary 他的豢养金丝雀 An obsessive, possessive, controlling madman who forces love on her & a timid, pure-hearted, stubborn, tsundere little rabbit [Yandere + Forced Love + Domineering CEO + Taking by Force + Age Gap + Both Each Other's First] At a banquet, Su Nian'an is so breathtakingly beautiful that Lu Qinian, a widower of a thousand years, falls in love for the first time. He abducts her and keeps her as his caged songbird. Su Nian'an thinks only of escaping by any means and getting as far away as possible from 625Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 The Princess Is Alluring and Irresistible; the Mad Dog Forces Her to Marry Him, Then Kneels Until His Legs Break 公主娇媚勾人，疯犬强娶后跪断腿 Forced marriage + dominant male lead and submissive female lead + a groveling pursuit after she leaves + mind-reading Baoyan was once the most beloved princess of Great Liang, but she was bestowed in marriage to a general born a commoner. [That waist is so supple!] [Those hands are perfect for...] At their first meeting, Baoyan was stunned by the man's shameless thoughts. Unwilling to accept this fate, she plotted her escape. But on their wedding night, rebels rose up and slaughtered everyone ar 120Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 74 The Madman Demands His Pleasure, His Minister’s Wife Can No Longer Hide Her Pregnancy! 疯批索欢，臣妻的孕事藏不住了！ [The rating just came out and will rise later. You’re welcome to give this story a try!] Emperor Chenghong issued three absurd imperial decrees: First: forcibly summon a married woman named Jiang into the palace as a consort. Second: make the child she bore before entering the palace Crown Prince. Third: offer a huge reward for his pregnant runaway wife. Jiang Songen only wanted to find her husband, who had passed the imperial examinations with top honors. She never expected to encounter a raven 1.3kReads6.8Score10814d adds
- 75 The Noble Lady Is So Charming, She Makes the Tyrant Bend at the Waist 贵女多娇，引暴君折腰 (The main story is complete) (The ruthless beauty of a princess consort versus a deranged, black-hearted emperor) (Not a transmigration or rebirth story. The leads are not your traditional good people.) Can a pure emperor’s love serve as a get-out-of-death-free token? Jiang Ning, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, volunteers to marry Rong Yu, the late emperor’s youngest brother and Prince Chen’an. Rumor has it that Prince Chen’an is frail and won’t live past twenty-five, but the marriage 475Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 76 After I Transmigrated, the Crown Prince Fell for Me at First Sight 穿越后被太子一见钟情了 My new work is out! Welcome to read my work on Tomato Novels. I hope you will enjoy it. Your support is my motivation for writing, and I will strive to tell every story well! 675Reads8.1Score10114d adds
- 77 After I Became a Widow, the Emperor Spoiled Me Rotten 穿成寡妇后，我被皇帝狠狠宠了 Shen Ning transmigrates to ancient times. She has been married and fought in wars, and when rewards are handed out for her achievements, all she wants is a chastity memorial arch. Never in a million years did she expect the emperor to fall for her, a widow. 786Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 78 Coveting the Delicate Beauty, They All Want to Force Their Love on Her 妄夺娇，都想对她强制爱 [Possessive pursuit + 1VN + female lead has experience, male leads are virgins + a battlefield of male rivals + all male leads are chaste and devoted; ex-husband Jiang Ci is not the male lead; wild, uninhibited style.] Shen Yujiao was born breathtakingly beautiful, the kind of woman everyone wanted to love and keep hidden away. She and her husband, Jiang Ci, shared a loving marriage, in perfect harmony and mutual respect. When Jiang Ci learned that the deposed crown prince, Pei Yuan, coveted his 491Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 79 Imprisoned by Love: I Took My Bride by Force, but She Can’t Escape 囚爱，强娶娇妻别逃了 [A possessive, relentless pursuit + love after marriage + forced romance + groveling and winning her back + both leads have only ever been with each other + happy ending] Ji Shi couldn’t understand why Lin Wanchen, who could have any woman he wanted, had set his sights on her. From that moment on, she could never escape him. When he caught her for the third time, she finally snapped and cried, “Can’t you just leave me alone?” The man smiled faintly. “Be good. The baby’s waiting for you at home. 45Reads8.2Score314d adds
- 80 The Lovestruck Beauty 痴心美娇娘 In a turbulent dynasty, the Jiang family was a prestigious clan with generations of loyal servants to the throne. But after Jiang Wanling's father was framed by a treacherous minister and falsely accused of colluding with the enemy and betraying the country, hundreds of members of the Jiang family were implicated and executed overnight. In the midst of the disaster, only Jiang Wanling managed to escape with the help of her maid. During her flight, she unexpectedly encountered Li Muy an, a brave 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Stand by the Perilous Wall 立危墙 [Stealing the One You Love + Coercive Possession] In one sentence: The powerful one bows to love, while the weaker one goes through life without loving. Cui Nian: “If it's mine, no one else is allowed to covet it. Not even you.” Lu Qiong: “Even death would be better than living like the dead by your side.” Bonus chapters are being updated and will appear from time to time... Content warnings: 1. Romance-focused, with less emphasis on plot. 2. The plot moves at a slow pace. 3. The male lead is no 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 82 After I Was Widowed, the Marquis Took Me into His Household 守寡后，侯爷夺我入府 [Abduction and domination + the heroine has had previous lovers, the hero has not] [Warning: The hero is a bad seed. He is faithful to his wife but has no morals. This is not a strong, independent heroine story. Don’t read if that bothers you.] The Marquis of Anwu, Wei Lin, had a concubine named Shen He, whom he had personally seized from the countryside. Shen He was breathtakingly beautiful, timid by nature, and weak and helpless. She would never escape his grasp, and he was quite pleased with 560Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 83 I Took My Brother’s Place at Court, I’m Really Not Into Men! 替兄入朝，我真不是断袖！ One devoted couple | Forced marriage | Power struggles | Unhinged characters | A man in power bows to love | Secret identity To uncover the truth behind her father's death, Liu Lingxi disguises herself as a man and takes her brother's place at court. She treads carefully and tries to avoid trouble at every turn, but still draws the attention of Pei Yan of the Hedong Pei clan, the youngest powerful minister in the Great Zhao dynasty. He is shrewd and ruthless, and everyone fears him. But the way 146Reads—Score10714d adds
- 84 Huan Boqing 欢薄情 [Completed] [Traditional Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Are Faithful + Coercive Possession + Finding Sweetness Amid the Angst + Reconciliation + Happy Ending] [Anxious, Possessive Rich Young Master × Cool-Headed Legitimate Daughter Who Endures] [Content note: The male lead is not a deranged psychopath. They are mutually in love from beginning to end.] After losing her memory, Rong Mingyue was rescued by the refined young gentleman Qin Cheng. The two should have followed the 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 On My Wedding Day, My Possessive Master Forced Me Into Marriage? 大婚当日，被病娇师尊强娶豪夺？ Cool, aloof immortal maiden vs. unhinged master! [Taking by Force, Yandere Master, Falling to the Demonic Path for Love, The Pursuit After the Breakup, Mild Angst, Scheming Second Male Lead, Male Lead with a Double Identity, Political Intrigue!] On the Tianwu Continent, sects were everywhere, empires were countless, and war was unceasing! Dressed in red, Su Muwan gazed at the high altar before her, then turned to the handsome young man beside her. Today was her wedding day! The young man was the 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Even a Human Shield Can't Escape the Crown Prince's Clutches 死盾也逃不出太子的手掌心 [Forced marriage and taking by force + tension after marrying first + both pure + a groveling pursuit] Gorgeous, money-loving beauty × obsessive, aloof Crown Prince The aloof beauty comes down from his pedestal. Pretend play turns real. Jiang Lishu gets caught up in a conspiracy. To stay alive, protect her family, and keep her dream of getting rich from falling apart… She has no choice but to face the deadly test fate has set for her: the Crown Prince, who is skilled at pretending to be an innoc 329Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 87 The Pampered Concubine: On Their Wedding Night, the Ruthless Power Minister Takes Her by Force 外室娇，新婚夜疯批权臣强取豪夺 Original title: The Pampered Mistress: On Her Wedding Night, the Ruthless Powerbroker Takes Her by Force [Aloof, ruthless, and cruel heir apparent VS delicate, sweet-looking fallen noblewoman] [Forced seduction, faked death, fleeing while pregnant, both leads are virgins, 1v1; the heroine is clear-headed and feigns affection, while the hero starts out unable to love and later becomes lovesick] Su Jiaojiao was born with the beauty of a hibiscus and a delicate, soft figure. Once a pampered young l 52Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 88 Prince, Miss Yunmeng Has Run Away Again! 王爷，云梦姑娘又逃跑了！ He seized her and kept her captive for life. She didn’t want him, but he forced her to stay. He took away her freedom, while she imprisoned his heart. She ran, he pursued. Nothing in this world lasts forever: beauty fades, just as flowers fall from the trees... Her name was Yun Meng, a filthy slave in the prince’s dungeon. With no memories, she was adrift like a fallen leaf. Beautiful as jade and fiercely stubborn, she longed for freedom her whole life, but could never have it. His name was Song 49Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 Entwined in the Palace 缱绻宫阙 A sweet romance with plenty of angst. Nian Ruo came from a humble family. After her parents died young, she lived with her uncle, a general, where she met her ninth older brother, whose temperament suited hers perfectly. But later, the emperor forced her into the palace, where she became empress. She did everything she could to avoid his favor, but the emperor loved her and wanted her to bear him an heir. When she first entered the palace, she was a virtuous empress, smiling as she watched him s 493Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 90 The Emperor Steals His Minister's Wife, and the Obsessive Ruler Bows to Me 君夺臣妻，偏执帝王为我折腰 [A devoted couple + the male lead is a little unhinged + a sweet, gentle heroine] At a palace banquet, Liu Rumei catches the eye of the crown prince, infamous for his viciousness. Terrified, she returns to her family residence and urges her parents to arrange her marriage at once. Just as she's about to marry the crown prince's close friend, the emperor dies, and the entire country enters three years of mourning. Her wedding is put on hold. Plenty of unexpected things happen during those three y 724Reads7.4Score10514d adds
- 91 Stealing the Consort’s Heart: Longing Trapped in the Imperial Palace 谋窃妃心：帝阙锁相思 [Angst-filled romance | devoted to each other | coercive love] Seizing power, stealing her heart. Xiao Jingheng, Prince of Jing'an, hides his ambition and plots at every turn. After disaster strikes the Ye family, Ye Qianluo, daughter of a disgraced official, enters his household under a contract and becomes his prisoner. A dazzling glimpse of her in their youth was the last glimmer of light in his heart, but family feuds and political power struggles ground it to pieces. Schemes and love intert 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Stealing My Minister's Wife: I Thought You Were My Brother, but You Made a Move on My Woman 夺臣妻：我当你兄弟，你撬我墙角 [Old-School Romance · Over-the-Top Drama · Forced Love · The Crown Prince Steals His Minister’s Wife · The Long Road to Winning Her Back · Both Leads Are Inexperienced] Also known as: The Aloof Crown Prince Becomes the Other Man for Love Crown Prince Xie Yunzhou is noble and impeccable, unmatched in his cool detachment, and famed for having no interest in women. When his close friend dies in battle, he entrusts his fiancée to Xie Yunzhou. At first, Xie Yunzhou comforts Jiang Xueluo: “Jinzhi was 588Reads6.4Score10414d adds
- 93 Betrothed to the Young Marquis, the Mad Crown Prince Takes Me by Force 赐婚小侯爷，疯批太子强取豪夺 [The refined, aloof crown prince VS the radiant legitimate daughter of a military family] [Male lead is reborn + both leads are inexperienced in love + coercive love + possessiveness + fated bond + past and present lives] The Crown Prince of Eastern Wei was a gentle, refined gentleman. On the battlefield, he was a decisive young commander whose fearsome reputation preceded him; at court, he was a crown prince with power over all. He treated others with warmth and carried himself with noble elega 547Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 94 The Ministers' Cherished Darling 权臣们的掌上娇 [A love that began beautifully and ended in tragedy | Yandere | One heroine, multiple male leads | Forced love | Everyone’s crazy | All the men are virgins, the woman is not | Male rivalry] Everyone’s crazy, everyone’s crazy! Every single person is driven mad by love! Forced confinement, forced love, forced pregnancy. A tragic romance: after one person is hurt, it’s on to the next. Everyone has their own reasons for being trapped in this situation. Every character is a little bitter melon, so re 1.2kReads—Score10014d adds
- 95 A Powerful Minister's Rise to Power 权臣强势上位手札 [Strong male lead + calculating and devious + possessive pursuit + doting romance] The male lead is not a virgin. Read with caution if that bothers you. Willows sway beside the flowing river, but youth waits for no one. Yang Qingshao never expected to open her eyes and find herself transformed into a beautiful young girl in the bloom of youth. Her parents arranged a match for her with the Zhao family, whose head was a vice minister of the Ministry of Justice. Everyone praised Zhao Lingyun, the l 5.4kReads8.5Score39614d adds
- 96 In Troubled Times, the Governor Seizes Me for Himself 乱世之中，都督对我强取豪夺 The rating is low because this just started! [Male Virgin + Non-Virgin Heroine + Turbulent Times + Raising a Child + Not a Strong Heroine] One day, she transmigrates into the body of a noblewoman. She thinks she'll have it easy, but it turns out she's in a dynasty torn apart by war. To secure a peaceful life, she chooses a husband she likes and marries him. But less than a year after the wedding, her family falls from power and her husband betrays her and his country. With her infant daughter in 1.8kReads7.2Score13114d adds
- 97 The Springtime Bureau 春日局 (Gentle, sweet former princess × cold, unhinged rebel powerbroker; forced marriage; the hero knowingly uses her at first, then falls for her despite himself; later he pays dearly for it; both are each other's only one; happy ending) Lin Xi was a princess of the former dynasty. When the new emperor ascended the throne, she became a prisoner. She was only seventeen. When the court lady brought her a white silk cord, she wasn't afraid. Everyone had to die someday, she thought. But when she was sen 1.6kReads8.5Score12914d adds
- 98 The Mad Tyrant: He Steals the Married Woman He Loves 疯批暴君：强取豪夺已婚白月光 Jun Jingmo, founding emperor of the Great Sheng dynasty, seized the throne with bloodthirsty, thunderous force. The history books say that Emperor Qianxuan was decisive and ruthless, and anyone who refused to submit to him had their entire family executed. Yet he treated his wife, Empress Yizhao, with unparalleled affection, leaving the six palaces empty. According to the records, Empress Yizhao was originally Emperor Qianxuan’s fiancée, but when he was wrongly accused and fell into disgrace, sh 104Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 Imprisoned in Warm Jade 囚暖玉 A kind-hearted woman who longs for freedom transmigrates vs. a paranoid, masterfully deceptive Crown Prince Abduction and possession, both pure, one-on-one, concubine first, wife later In the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince had always been the picture of grace and restraint. So when he forcibly abducted a commoner woman, the whole capital was stunned. Li Zhao never imagined that she would be the one to transmigrate. Even less did she expect that one small act of kindness would draw the atten 8.8kReads6.8Score1.1k14d adds
- 100 Imprison Her in My Embrace 囚她入朕怀 [Two-faced emperor vs. proud, pampered consort] [Substitute romance + forced love + happy ending + devoted couple] After her beloved betrays her, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Xie family, Xie Yuanjiao, receives an imperial decree and becomes the honored Jade Consort. But why does the emperor look so much like the man who broke her heart? So she treats her husband in name only as a remedy for her heartache, showering him with concern, bringing him soup and medicine, and tending to him wit 349Reads8.1Score—14d adds
