Novels like His Beloved Concubine Leapt into the Flames, and the Brutal Prince Wept Himself Mad
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- 1 President Ji’s Little Wife Jumped into the Sea 季总的小娇妻跳海了 [Devoted Couple + Male Lead's Revenge + Imprisonment + 1v1] Everyone knew Ji Xiangyan had someone he cherished above all else. He spent money on her without a second thought, broke his own rules for her, and would even risk his life for her. Until one day, at Victoria Harbour, she leapt into the water, leaving behind only a suicide note. He knelt in the pouring rain, trembling and sobbing uncontrollably. It was the first time anyone had ever seen him like that. 47Reads—Score10014d adds
- 2 The Spring Breeze Won't Cross the River, So You Must Cross It Yourself 春风不渡,君自渡 The Spring Breeze Won't Cross the River, So You Must Cross It Yourself 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Second Marriage, Cherished Wife: Master Fu Is Jealous Again 二婚成宠:夫人,傅爷又在吃醋了 On the cliff, the kidnappers held knives to her and his first love's throats. “You can only choose one.” “I choose her.” The man pointed at his first love. Song Xiyan's voice trembled. “...Fu Xilin, I'm pregnant.” Fu Xilin looked down at her coldly. “A Xue is afraid of heights.” ...Many years later. They say Fu Xilin, the most untouchable man in Ancheng, is always lingering outside his ex-wife's door, indulging her without limits even though she never gives him a second glance. They say that on 13Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 4 He Killed My Brother, Yet Called Me His Light 他杀了我哥,却说我是他的光 He Killed My Brother, Yet Says I'm His Light 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Divorce Letter Is Burned, General Shen, Please Stop 休夫书已焚,沈将军请止步 The Divorce Letter Has Been Burned, General Shen. Please Stop 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 After Obsessive President Fu Mistakes Her for His One True Love 偏执傅总认错白月光后 [Love and hate each other / forced love / fake replacement / both leads are sexually inexperienced / he’ll grovel to win her back later] [Violent, unhinged CEO x beautiful, tragic revenge-seeking actress] Sang Baili only cares about two things in this life: Curing the orphanage director’s illness, And waiting for the boy who stood by her side through life and death in a terrible fire to come back for her. For money, she sells herself to Fu Yuwei, the man in charge of the Fu family. He makes her 110Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Day He Cut the Blood from My Heart, I Married His Imperial Uncle 剜我心头血那天,我嫁了他皇叔 The Day He Cut Out My Heart's Blood, I Married His Imperial Uncle 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Crown Prince Married Five Crown Princesses, and They All Died 太子娶了五个太子妃,都死了 The Crown Prince Married Five Crown Princesses. They All Died 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 They Seized My Family Estate? I Married the Regent and Rose to Power 抄我家?转头我嫁摄政王权倾朝野 They Tried to Steal My Family Fortune, So I Turned Around and Married the Regent, Taking the Court by Storm 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Reborn, I Refused the Marriage and Turned to Marry a Disabled Prince 重生拒婚后,我转身嫁了残废王爷 Reborn, I Refused the Marriage and Turned Around to Marry a Disabled Prince 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 After Draining the Family Fortune, I'm Done Being This Powerful Minister's Wife 掏空家产后,这权臣夫人我不当了 After Draining the Family Fortune, I Refuse to Be This Powerful Official's Wife 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Mr. Ex-Husband, Please Don’t Be the Other Woman 前夫先生,请你不要知三当三 [An unconventional second-chance romance + a groveling ex-husband + everyday life + raising an adorable child] One reckless night, the arrival of a precious child, and the beginning of a marriage... As the less powerful partner in her marriage, Shen Jiani carefully tended to their little home. She gave her whole heart... only to receive a paternity test in return. She couldn't warm Jiang Yufeng's heart, nor could she keep their absurd marriage going. Accepting reality, she calmly prepared divorc 236Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 13 Vermilion Sand in My Palm, Nothing More 掌心朱砂,不过尔尔 The Cinnabar on My Palm Is Nothing Special 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Prince, Stop Kneeling! The Princess Consort Really Won't Marry You 王爷别跪了,王妃她真的不嫁了 My Lord, Stop Kneeling. Your Princess Consort Really Isn't Marrying You 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 After I Remarried the Grand Tutor, the Crown Prince Knelt in Public and Called Me His Master's Wife 改嫁太傅后,太子当众跪喊师娘 After I Remarried the Grand Tutor, the Crown Prince Knelt in Public and Called Me His Martial Aunt 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Reborn After Being Sentenced to Death, the Prince Begged Me Not to Divorce Him 被赐死后重生,王爷跪求我别和离 Reborn After Being Sentenced to Death, the Prince Begged Me Not to Divorce Him 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 My Sweet-Talking Cousin Has the Lovesick Heir Wrapped Around Her Finger 表妹软诱,病娇世子恋爱脑上头了 [Mutual Firsts + Possessive Love + The Husband’s Groveling Pursuit + Faking Her Death to Escape] The rating has just come out and will gradually rise. The male lead is a bit of a jerk at first. The female lead doesn’t love him at the beginning and is only pretending. Later, he pursues her relentlessly. By a chance encounter that was anything but accidental, the young lady cousin of the Duke’s household climbed into the heir’s bed. Song Wanyu figured that since she’d already done that, she might 153Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 18 The Side Consort Ran Away Again, Driving the Arrogant Prince Mad 侧妃又跑了傲娇王爷气疯了 "The Chase Is On After the Breakup | Equally Matched Leads | One-on-One Romance | Both Pure" "Beautiful heroine with a wild streak: anesthetic needle in her left hand, stun baton in her right" “Become my secondary consort, and I’ll help you escape the Mu family.” Mu Qinghuan transmigrates as the legitimate daughter of a fifth-rank official. Unfortunately, her father doesn’t care for her, her mother doesn’t love her, and her concubine stepmother and half-sister secretly scheme against her. Mu Qin 4.2kReads9.1Score44414d adds
- 19 I'll Take the Divorce Letter, Marquis. Please Behave Yourself 休书我收下了,侯爷请自重 I'll Accept the Divorce Letter. Marquis, Please Behave Yourself 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 You Wicked Thing, If Buddha Won't Save You, I Will 妖孽,佛不渡你,我渡 You little menace, if Buddha won't save you, I will. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 When Spring Faded, I Once Bid Farewell to the Mirror 春尽曾辞镜 At the End of Spring, I Once Left the Mirror 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Consort Slit Her Throat on the City Wall, and the Coldhearted Crown Prince Begged Her to Forgive Him 娘娘自刎城墙,阴冷太子跪求原谅 [Palace intrigue + household intrigue + groveling pursuit + clear-headed heroine + second male lead can read minds and eventually wins her over + both are virgins (the heroine uses a character's body until she escapes that identity and regains her real body)] To marry Yuwen Jin, Liu Qingdai willingly became a substitute, disguised herself as a man to help him quell rebellions and eliminate his enemies, and aided him in ascending to the position of crown prince. Everyone said Liu Qingdai was hope 9Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 23 You Made Me Sue My Childhood Friend. Why Are You Crying Now That We're Divorced? 逼我给青梅打官司,离婚你哭什么 [The ex-wife’s long road to winning him back] + [Career elite] + [Taking down the other woman] On their wedding anniversary, Chen Baizhi learns that her husband, Xu Mohuai, has stood her up to meet his first love, Liu Xiao, who has returned from abroad. Worse still, she is suddenly kidnapped. At the critical moment, Xu Mohuai chooses Liu Xiao without hesitation, leaving Chen Baizhi to die! Her heart turns to ashes. She signs the divorce papers and cuts all ties. Who could have guessed that the b 97Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 24 The Minister Is Infertile, Yet His Mistress Has Twins 侍郎不孕不育,外室却一胎双宝 [Scheming beauty as a concubine + pure historical household drama + contract marriage + powerful man humbled by love + the hero pursues her after losing her] In the first year as Wei Zheng's kept woman, Ning Lan only wanted to stay alive. She expected neither dignity nor respectability. In the third year as Wei Zheng's concubine, Ning Lan wanted a healthy child. If she could also break up Wei Zheng and his principal wife, that would avenge the child she had lost. In the sixth year as Wei Zheng's 706Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 25 When the Begonias Bloom 海棠花开的时候 When the Begonias Bloom 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 On Our Wedding Night, He Exposed My Imposture on the Spot 大婚夜,他当场拆穿我替嫁 On Our Wedding Night, He Exposed Me as the Substitute Bride 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 A Handful of Yellow Sand 一抔黄沙 Gu Zheng was born into a family of military officers. Clever and mischievous, she had a perfect family and a childhood sweetheart, Meng Huai. Her days were happy and carefree. But after both her parents died, a series of upheavals turned her life upside down, forcing her to change. She began to hide her true feelings and rely on herself, growing darker inside... It took Meng Huai a long time to bring back the innocent, lively, and mischievous girl she had been when they were young, but things ne 32Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 28 Longing in the Lonely Night 此夜相思空寂寥 Legend has it that every princess of Chaolan is born with a heart of seven orifices, a heart that can bring the dead back to life and grant immortality… With the land in turmoil, Princess Shen Ruoqing of Chaolan marries into Nansang for the sake of her country and its people, becoming the crown prince of Nansang’s consort. She thought she could live out her final years in peace, but that was only wishful thinking. On the city wall, dressed in white fox fur, she gazed down at him. The warmth in h 159Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 29 The Tycoon Wants His Wife Back 豪门大佬要追妻 A self-reliant sweetheart × a powerful man about to grovel for his wife During her freshman year, Rong Daiqing dated a calm, self-possessed man from a noble family, worth hundreds of billions. Three months later, she learned that he had always loved his childhood sweetheart and had only dated her to repay a debt of gratitude. Heartbroken, she ended things. Seven years later, desperate to keep the villa her mother had left her, she swallowed her pride and sought out Shi Yubai. “Help me get back 88Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 We Divorced in Our Past Life. Reborn, the Aloof Heir Pursues Me with Burning Eyes 前世和离,重生后清冷世子追红了眼 In her previous life, Su Ying had a reserved husband who loved someone else. She stayed at the marquis's estate, pretending not to notice as she waited for him to come around. All she got in return was a divorce agreement and a tragic death on a rainy night. After being reborn, Su Ying avoided him at every turn, saying outright that every worthy man in the capital was better than the heir, Pei Jin. She had no idea she wasn't the only one who had been reborn. When she gave another man a sachet, t 1.9kReads6.1Score11514d adds
- 31 A Tortured Love Between Human and Ghost: The Bricklayer 人鬼虐恋之泥瓦匠 A Tragic Love Between a Man and a Ghost: The Bricklayer —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Demon Venerable’s Long Road to Winning His Wife Back 魔尊追妻路漫漫 No one understands what it feels like to be a stand-in better than Qu Qingluan. The man she fell in love with was a figure of great status, but his heart already belonged to someone else. From the very first day she followed Mo Chenjun, Qu Qingluan understood her place. She never cried or complained, obediently fulfilling her role as a substitute. She thought that one day, once she had completely given up hope, she would finally be free to leave. But when that day arrived, Mo Chenjun refused to 120Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 33 Forced to Marry the Top Scholar, I Reborn and My Ex-Husband Went Mad with Love 强嫁状元郎,重生后,前夫疯狂爱 [Both reborn + historical romance + one-on-one, devoted couple and each other’s first love + groveling chase] In her previous life, Mu Yunyao fell in love at first sight with the top scholar, Ziyu. Through underhanded means, she finally became his wife. She thought that after years of devotion, she would eventually earn his love. Only in the end did she realize it had all been a fantasy of her own making. She was reborn, back to the time before he passed the imperial examinations. She resolved n 321Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 34 You Saved Your White Moonlight Right in Front of Me? Fine, I'm Leaving 当我面救白月光,好,我走 If you and your first love were in a car accident at the same time, who would your husband save? As Fu Yuhan carried his first love away, Shen Fanxing’s life ebbed away, the child she’d lost died with her, and so did her heart. A marriage born of a deal had let Shen Fanxing marry the man she loved most. Everyone knew she’d broken up Fu Yuhan and his first love to take him for herself. She thought that, in time, he would see what was in her heart and finally turn back to her. Only when she buried 1.1kReads7.7Score20114d adds
- 35 Reborn: Lu Tingchuan, Let’s Get a Divorce! 重生,陆庭川我们离婚吧! (Both reborn + military marriage) In her previous life, Jiaojiao miscarried after being tricked by a scheming mother and daughter while following the army. Her health remained poor, and a few years later, multiple organ failure took her life. She was reborn on her wedding night... After hearing from the doctor that his wife’s organs had failed because of medication, Lu Tingchuan began investigating. He discovered that the wife of a comrade he had always looked after had abused her position to gi 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 She Hid Her Pregnancy and Divorced Him, Now the Tycoon Heir Is Desperate to Win Her Back 隐瞒怀孕离婚后,太子爷红眼追妻 (The rating is low because it was just released) [1v1 + Both Pure + Marriage First, Love Later + She Runs Away While Pregnant + Groveling to Win Back His Wife + Reconciliation + Tragic, Beautiful Heroine + CEO Hero + Satisfying Face-Slapping Revenge + Punishing Scum] [A little human bitter melon × the ultimate savior | Both Pure | She runs, he chases, and she can’t escape] The first half of Wen Yiqing’s life was a real-life version of the “tragic, beautiful heroine” trope. Her parents abandoned 7.6kReads8.2Score84614d adds
- 37 Reborn, the Capital’s Top Heir Won’t Stop Spoiling Me 重生后,被京圈太子爷追着宠 [Both leads are reborn + ex-wife-chasing crematorium + one-on-one romance, devoted couple] In her past life: Shi Luokui got her wish and married Jiang Yufeng, whom she had pursued for two years, only to die on their second wedding anniversary. That was the day Jiang Yufeng’s one true love returned. In this life: When Shi Luokui opened her eyes again, she was back at the dinner table where their families were discussing the marriage. In front of everyone, she said, “I’m sorry, but I won’t marry h 566Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 38 Just for Fun? When I Really Walked Away, Why Did Young Master Jiang Lose Control First? 玩玩而已?真退场蒋少怎先失控了 The Ex-Wife Chase, The Powerful Man Bows His Head, Both Pure, One-on-One Arrogant, carefree young heir * cool, resilient ballerina Everyone in Beijing's elite circles knows that Jiang Songzhou keeps a docile canary by his side: Tan Nian. She is sensible and well-behaved, always there whenever he calls. Everyone says she is nothing but a passing amusement for Jiang Songzhou. Jiang Songzhou himself believes their relationship has nothing to do with marriage. They are just having fun. Until one 4kReads6.7Score26614d adds
- 39 After a Carefree Divorce, My Unhinged Ex-Husband Can't Take It 潇洒离婚后,疯批前夫绷不住了 Sang Zhiyu was the wife Shen Ci had married against his will. During their three years of marriage, she dreamed that one day he would see how deeply she loved him and fall in love with her in return. But when she and his first love were kidnapped together, he didn’t care whether she lived or died. His every thought was consumed by his first love. In that moment, her dreams shattered, and her heart died. She did whatever it took to secure a divorce. Yet just as the man, always so proud and indiff 395Reads6.7Score10214d adds
- 40 He Chose His One True Love, and Now He Has the Nerve to Ask Me to Stay? 他选择白月光,还有脸求我别离开? I am the adopted daughter of the Lin family, Jinghai's wealthiest family, and the fiancée of Lin Han, the Lin family's eldest son. Ten years ago, both my parents died, and I was adopted by Lin Zhendong, my father's best friend. Lin Zhendong adored me. In front of everyone, he announced that he would hold a wedding for Lin Han and me on my twentieth birthday, one that would dazzle the whole world. But I knew that day would never come. Because Lin Han's one true love, Zheng Qian, had returned to t 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 I Stood by the Crown Prince from the Eastern Palace to the Throne, Then Burned My Phoenix Crown in Fury 陪太子从东宫到皇位,我怒烧凤冠 I Followed the Crown Prince from the Eastern Palace to the Throne, Then Burned My Phoenix Crown in a Fit of Rage 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Behind the Pearl Palace Gates, He Guards the Moon in His Heart 珠阙锁他心尖月 [The heroine is reborn; the hero is sexually pure! A groveling redemption romance, with a man driven mad by unrequited love] For nineteen years, they knew and stood by each other. She helped him conquer the Central Plains and rule the four seas, making him a mighty ruler of the Nine Provinces, acclaimed as emperor and worshipped by all his subjects. She thought that when Liang Lixuan ascended the throne, she would become the founding empress of a new dynasty alongside him. But then disaster str 3.5kReads8.7Score23514d adds
- 43 After the Divorce, Young Master Chu Smashed Six Washboards on His Knees 离婚后,楚少跪碎六个搓衣板 (A little angst is good for the soul + the husband has to grovel to win her back) Less than three years into their marriage, Chu Lingchuan decided to end their contractual marriage early. Time and again, Xia Chuchu watched him lose himself in a passionate affair with his unrequited love. Her heart twisted with pain as she signed the divorce papers through tears. Just then, she discovered she was two months pregnant. Chu Lingchuan said coldly, “Get rid of it!” At that moment, she heard her heart 89Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 44 After Being Reborn, She Stopped Chasing Him, and He Panicked 重生后她不追了,她急红了眼 [Both leads are faithful to each other] Before she was reborn, Qiao Nuan was hopelessly lovesick, loving with all her heart until she lost herself. After being reborn, she becomes a workaholic. Her motto: “I want bread, not love.” Fu Jingchen: “I only think of you as a little sister. Don’t read anything else into it.” Reborn Qiao Nian replies, “Sorry, if it weren’t for Grandpa, you wouldn’t even have a chance to be my brother. Being conceited is a disease. Get it treated.” Fu Jingchen thinks 214Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 45 After Choosing My First Love, Mr. Huo Regretted It Bitterly 选择白月光后,霍总肠子悔青了 [Genius, high-IQ kids + winning back his wife + rekindled love] After a long-planned kidnapping, Huo Moye chose his first love and abandoned his mute wife, Wen Nian. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Wen Nian chose to die alongside the kidnappers. Five years later, she makes a stunning return as a genius designer, bringing three adorable children with her and vowing to get justice for her past self. She never expected that each of the three kids would be more cunning than the last. “Handsome uncle, 6.3kReads8.6Score46814d adds
- 46 The CEO Mistakes Someone Else for His True Love, Then Spends Every Day Trying to Make Amends 总裁眼瞎认错白月光后天天火葬场 [A groveling arc for the male lead: BE fans, skip the extra chapters] Qin Nuan loves Lu Hanze and willingly becomes his substitute. But two years of her devotion can’t compare to the moment Qin Lan returns from abroad. He won’t even hear her explanation or pleas for help before forcibly sending her to prison. In jail, her hopes slowly turn to ashes, and her love is gradually worn away. But Qin Nuan never expected that, upon her release, she would be told to “donate bone marrow to Qin Lan.” With 448Reads7.7Score10614d adds
- 47 Has Young Master Huo Finally Gotten His Proposal Accepted? 霍少今天求婚成功了吗? This is the story of a jerk’s long road to winning back his wife. At the 22nd Golden Shadow Awards ceremony Onstage, Sheng Yiyi held up her trophy. “Huo Shaoqing, will you let me be your wife?” The man below the stage glowered. “Who would marry an actress? Have I spoiled you so much that you’ve gotten the wrong idea? Hmm?” “Then let’s break up,” Sheng Yiyi said coldly. “Sheng Yiyi, don’t you dare regret this!” Huo Shaoqing stormed off. Six months later, at the Huo family’s old residence Huo Sha 163Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 48 After His Wife Agreed to Divorce, Mr. Lu Regretted It 太太她同意离婚后,陆总后悔了 [The ex-wife wins him back + both leads have only been with each other + fake first love + the male lead suffers + satisfying face-slapping] Before her divorce, Su Luo was famous in the wealthy circles of the imperial capital for being hopelessly love-struck. She loved Lu Jinshen more than anything. Even when he neglected and ignored her, she still treasured him above all else. For his sake, Su Luo concealed her many talents and stunning looks, becoming the perfect full-time wife in a wealthy ho 682Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 49 Jiang Chuan’s Enchanting Tale 江川旖旎 Jiang Lai, a C-list actress, had been madly in love with her childhood friend, the young master of the Lu family, Lu Yunchuan, since she was little. He didn't like her socializing outside the home, so she gave up her acting career. He didn't like her getting jealous and competing for his attention, so she kept her sharp edges hidden. In the end, after she hurt Lu Yunchuan's beloved cousin, he angrily broke off their engagement. Everyone thought Jiang Lai would go back to orbiting around Young Ma —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Mr. Fu, Miss Su Has Already Forgotten You 傅总,苏小姐已经忘了你 Lin Wan has returned, and Fu Sinian wants a divorce from Su Yueqing. Su Yueqing said, “I’ll sign the papers in three months.” She thought Fu Sinian might fall in love with her during those three months. But when their lives were on the line, he chose Lin Wan without hesitation. After Su Yueqing’s parents were murdered, Fu Sinian personally sent her to prison. Then, in a fight over the family’s interests, her relatives exposed that she wasn’t really a member of the Su family and drove her out. Af 52Reads—Score—14d adds

















































