Novels like Soft Waist, Beguiling Bones
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Soft Waist, Beguiling Bones, best match first.
- 51 Chang'an Like a Dream 长安如梦 [Cold, stunning female assassin VS wicked, aloof regent] Red walls and white snow, splendid towers and pavilions: she once thought they would bring her a lifetime of joy, never imagining they would instead lead to a life of drifting and displacement. Born in a time of chaos, one is as fleeting as a mayfly. Ten years together earned her nothing but a white pawn on a chessboard, casually thrown into a tangled game. Her life became like a duckweed on the water, tossed about in the palm of another's 8Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 52 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 1.3kReads8.8Score144Shelves
- 53 The Chief Minister's Beloved Concubine 首辅大人的宠妾 Siyue, a servant in the Gu household, has raven-black hair and snow-white skin. She is as enchanting as a lotus fairy, and her only wish is to save enough money to leave the estate. What she doesn’t know is that Gu Rongheng, the eldest son of the Gu family, has long had his eye on her and already considers her his own. Gu Rongheng, the Grand Secretary, lays trap after trap, leaving her no chance to escape. A lowly maid can never escape a nobleman’s grasp. When Gu Heng becomes engaged, she is for 7kReads8.3Score505Shelves
- 54 A Concubine's Life of Luxury 妾凭宝贵 A twenty-first-century office drone was swept into a vortex while acting bravely to help someone. When she woke, she discovered she had become a disposable concubine, and one already banished to the Cold Palace at that. Shen Mo smiled on the outside, while inside… Looking at the crumbling walls all around her, Shen Mo knew she had a long road ahead. All she could do was roll up her sleeves and get to work! Fortunately, a few months later, she had a little glutinous-rice-ball of a child for compa 4kReads8.9Score227Shelves
- 55 A Royal Concubine 皇家妾室 [The heroine does not transmigrate, has no golden finger, and is not the sole object of the prince’s favor. He may favor her more later on. Read with care if that bothers you.] Qiao Weiyue was born into a merchant family. Because of her beauty, she was presented to Prince Jin as a concubine. She knew her place. The prince would never favor her alone, and she couldn’t compete with noblewomen who had powerful families and plenty of tricks up their sleeves. So she could only cling tightly to Prince 7.1kReads8.4Score823Shelves
- 56 After Her Cousin Faked Her Death, the Yandere Power Minister Pursued His Wife to the Crematorium 表妹死盾后，疯批权臣追妻火葬场 [Possessive pursuit + aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + husband’s groveling redemption + both pure Unhinged male lead × resilient, gentle female lead] A carefully staged accident entangled Lin Ciying, a young lady living under the roof of others in the Duke of Guo’s household, with the heir, Jing Yanqing. Lin Ciying knew that this powerful minister, who held the court in his grasp, was cold-hearted and had never been moved by any woman. But she had no choice. The injustice done to he 16Reads—Score—Shelves
- 57 Clinging to You 缠娇 In her past life, Yun Yao fled with a scumbag to avoid taking the princess’s place in consummating her marriage with Prince Mu. She believed his lies, only to be sold into a brothel and die miserably in a river! Reborn on the eve of her elopement, she chose to turn back and become the stand-in instead. Who would have thought that Prince Mu, rumored to be hideously ugly and look like a demon, would not only be devastatingly handsome but also have an incredible physique! Being a stand-in suddenly 1.1kReads9.0Score144Shelves
- 58 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 4.8kReads8.5Score434Shelves
- 59 The Divine Doctor Captivates the City, and the Cool, Domineering Marquis Dotes on Her to No End 医妃倾城，清冷霸道侯爷宠上瘾 [Sweet romance + devoted to each other + transmigration + marriage before love] The gentle, resilient Fourth Miss Meng X the noble and all-powerful Marquis Meng Ning, the Fourth Miss of the Meng family, was breathtakingly beautiful, delicate, and gentle. Unfortunately, she was mute. Her voice was restored after the heroine transmigrated into her body. * After the emperor's death, the lords of the Great Liang Empire carved up the realm and fought among themselves. The Right Chancellor conspired w 1.1kReads8.8Score106Shelves
- 60 If We Could Meet as We Did at First 若如初见 [There is no such thing as love without reason. Every love is forged through countless trials and tribulations, bound together across lifetimes…] “How could I ever bear not to love you? We don't have nearly enough time together as it is. How could we possibly waste time not loving each other?” No encounter is ever a coincidence. It takes five hundred glances exchanged as you pass by in a previous life to earn a meeting in this one… If all of this is just a dream, I hope I can dream a little lo 29Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 61 A Peach Blossom in a Single Thought 一念桃花 Eight years ago, Chang Wanyun was rescued from the chaos of war by a young man dressed in white. Gazing at the handsome, wealthy youth before her, she decided on the spot that he was exactly her type. Eight years later, Wanyun finally learned who he was: Pei Yuan, the ninth prince of the current emperor. When they met again, Wanyun, the sole disciple of the Medical Sage, came to Pei Yuan’s side to treat his injuries, calling him “big brother” this and “big brother” that. Pei Yuan was buried in w 1.8kReads9.1Score231Shelves
- 62 After His Bedchamber Maid Ran Away, the Prince Begged Her to Return Every Day 通房跑路后，王爷日日求她回府 [Pure historical romance / both virgins] She was a beautiful woman of mixed Han Chinese and Western Regions heritage, born into a military family and exceptionally skilled in martial arts. Free-spirited as the wind, independent and carefree, she had a pair of striking green eyes that captivated everyone. On the day she was to marry her childhood sweetheart, an imperial edict suddenly summoned the groom to become the princess's consort. The wedding never took place, yet, absurdly, she ended up sh 601Reads9.2Score105Shelves
- 63 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 16Reads—Score—Shelves
- 64 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 213Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 65 Reborn as a Female General: The Weakest Legitimate Daughter Strikes Back! 女将军重生：战五渣嫡长女逆袭！ Completed: reborn, revenge and household intrigue. The heroine was the legitimate daughter of a general's family in her previous life. After dying in a conspiracy, she is reborn in the body of the good-for-nothing eldest legitimate daughter of a powerful family. In her previous life, Bai Ruofu, the legitimate daughter of a general's family, gave her heart to the wrong person. After six years of hardship on the frontier, she did not die on the battlefield, but fell victim to a conspiracy. When 192Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 66 After the Pampered Concubine Fakes Her Death and Disappears, the Obsessive Emperor Loses Control 娇娇外室死遁后，偏执帝王失控了 [Forceful possession + forced love + groveling pursuit after losing her + sweet romance] Before leaving Huaiyang, Jiang Ying thought she would marry a good man and live a happy, fulfilling life. She never expected that she had long since become Prince Pei Yan's possession. Her fiancé is trapped in a prison cell and has only a few days left to live. Desperate with worry, Jiang Ying can only hope someone will clear his name. In her daze, Crown Prince Pei Yan appears before her. The usually dignifi 280Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 67 The Marquess's Wife Was Widowed for Three Years, Then Got Pregnant and Went on a Rampage 侯门主母守寡三年，一朝有喜杀疯了 [Heroine runs away while pregnant + coercive romance + forbidden relationship + obsessive hero] A widow's life is hard, and life as a widow in a marquis's household is even harder. Shen Xiling's husband died young. She manages every affair in the marquis's estate, yet gets no appreciation for it. She thought she'd spend the rest of her life wasting away like this. But then her brother-in-law, who was believed to have died in battle, returns and inherits everything in the marquis's household. 120Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 68 The Black Lotus’s Revenge 黑莲花复仇记 [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Craftswoman × Loyal, Power-Hungry Merchant] [1v1] [Two Strong Leads] [Mutual Healing] [Light Mystery and Deduction] [Pure Wish Fulfillment] After the founding of the Beiming dynasty, the construction industry flourished. But a sudden fire at the imperial palace changed the course of everyone’s life. From then on, Cai Ping became Lou Mian, with only two goals in life: revenge and finding her missing parents. To enter the game, she threw herself into mastering her gran 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 69 Spring Stirs the Lotus Platform 春动莲台 [Cherished, highborn daughter × dignified, abstinent son of a prominent family] Rumor has it that Shen Lianchi, the youngest daughter of the Grand Princess and the Duke of Zhenguo, has been sickly for years. She has a noble title, but is really an ugly woman. Yet this supposedly ugly woman has a marriage match that all the noble young ladies in Tokyo envy: she was betrothed to the Fu family’s young master before birth! What kind of man is Fu Yuji? Born into a distinguished scholarly family, a pr 1.6kReads7.4Score206Shelves
- 70 Begonias Burn, the Moon Fades, and the Night Sings of Yu 海棠烬月，煜夜如歌 [Alternate Wei-Jin-era setting | Past and present lives | Childhood sweethearts | Stealing someone else's love] The Zhaoyi Consort who took her own life in her previous life has become the unattainable obsession of a scumbag emperor in this one? Reborn at fifteen, she attends the elegant Lanting gathering, performs like flowing water from a high mountain, disguises herself as a man, and becomes famous throughout the land. But her face, so similar to the emperor's beloved, draws her into an eve 255Reads—Score—Shelves
- 71 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 160Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 72 The Concubine Has Endless Tricks, and the Crown Prince Keeps Visiting Her Room 侍妾花样百出，太子总去她屋 [Not a virgin couple!!!] [Two best friends transmigrate together + favored concubine rises to power] Yun Weiwei transmigrated into Yun Wei, a maid assigned to sweep the Eastern Palace. The maid was breathtakingly beautiful, and had originally been planted in the Eastern Palace to disgust the Crown Princess. Within just a few days, Yun Wei had fallen to the lowest rank of servant in the residence. No one expected that the Crown Prince would take a liking to her. Yun Wei was timid and afraid of tr 1.5kReads8.4Score107Shelves
- 73 Luring Her Into Bed: My Little Maid Is a Siren 诱她上榻，爷的小婢女是祸水 [Beautiful little troublemaker x jade-faced demon] [Mutually devoted and faithful + sweet romance + unbelievably beautiful heroine] Nan Zhu is a maid serving Fourth Miss Shen of the Duke's household. Unfortunately, she is so stunningly beautiful that the young lady and her mother target her, even trying to marry her off to a short, lame servant. To avoid being forced into marriage, Nan Zhu has no choice but to climb into the bed of the much-feared eldest young master and offer herself to him. Th 6.7kReads8.3Score694Shelves
- 74 The Last Ember of the Green Lamp 青灯烬 In the bitter winter of the third year of Yuanling, heavy snow blanketed the land. Urgent news arrived from the border: the northwest had suffered a defeat. Shen Zizheng of the Wu Xing Shen family, Marquis of Jing'an, and his eldest son had been killed in battle. His second son was gravely wounded and still unconscious. They requested the Emperor send reinforcements to the northwest. Several days later, a hurried group of people from the general's residence in Shangjing arrived. They had come 2.9kReads8.5Score292Shelves
- 75 Reborn as a Substitute Bride, the Prince Dotes on Me Without Restraint 重生替嫁，王爷他娇宠无度 She was sent as a substitute bride to a man rumored to bring death to his wives and leave no heirs. The entire capital wagered she wouldn’t survive her wedding night. But with memories of her past life, Su Wanning helped Gu Yanci avoid traps, root out spies, and defeat political rivals, transforming from a discarded daughter forced into marriage into the sole mistress of the Prince Regent’s household. He held power over the court, never took another concubine, and devoted himself to her alone. O —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 76 As You Wish, My Love 承卿意 Bai Yu: A young general who guarded the border of the Mu Kingdom for years. It is said that his mother died in childbirth after giving birth to him. From then on, General Bai took his newborn son to the frontier, where they spent more than a decade. Now that the border wars have ended, a marriage contract summons Bai Yu back to the capital, where he returns with his father to report for duty. Yu Xuejing: The youngest daughter of Grand Tutor Yu. Her elder brother serves in the Hanlin Academy. All 828Reads8.8Score102Shelves
- 77 Claiming Her: The Mistress Becomes His Wife 夺她：外室为妻 [The heroine refuses to be a concubine] [Possessive pursuit + groveling to win her back + the hero is faithful but has no morals] [Heroine: a delicate, captivating beauty who looks as frail as a willow in the breeze, but is actually scheming, stubborn, and quick-tempered] [Hero: a cold-hearted, ruthless, powerful official on the outside, but a pitiful pest who won't stop pestering her and asking, “Yuewei, when will you marry me?” on the inside] Overnight, Jiang Yuewei was born into the body of a 999Reads8.7Score104Shelves
- 78 The Alluring Concubine Wins the Family’s Love with Her Lucky Pregnancies 又娇又媚外室女靠好孕，成了团宠 [Sweet romance; transmigration; daughter born to a concubine; everyday life; pampered by the whole family] "Zhen'er, would you marry me?" "Not a chance! I'm only sixteen, and you're already twenty-three. Do you really think we're a good match?" Zhuang Yi suppressed all his feelings and summoned every ounce of gentleness and patience he had. "I'll give you one more chance. Think carefully before you answer." Li Zhen'er transmigrated as the daughter of a concubine. Unwilling to become one herse 4.8kReads9.2Score570Shelves
- 79 The Marquis's Delicate Jade Beauty 侯爷的碧玉小娇妻 After a scheme goes awry, Li An'an, a maid, unexpectedly becomes pregnant with the child of the Marquis of Wuxuan. Their vastly different stations bring them together, and thanks to the child, as well as her kind and lovable nature, she gradually wins the heart of the lofty man. Note: This story is set in an alternate world. Please don't take the historical places and names too seriously; they're all made up by the author. 850Reads8.7Score105Shelves
- 80 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 2kReads9.1Score295Shelves
- 81 What Does a Bedchamber Maid Want? Money and a Handsome Man, of Course 通房图什么，不就图个财色兼得 [Historical Romance + Transmigration + Fiercely Protective Hero + Both Leads Have No Prior Relationships + Playing the Fool to Outsmart Others + Pregnant Escape + Heroine Builds Her Career Later] Liu Yiyi transmigrated into the body of one of the four concubines the Duchess of State was about to give to her young lord. For money and freedom, Liu Yiyi decided to compete for the position and become the young lord's favorite. - The young lord's grandmother: “The Pei family has never had a concubine 2.6kReads8.7Score354Shelves
- 82 The Treacherous Minister’s Cherished Wife, Chosen by Fate 佞臣权宠天命贵妻 Cang Xuan, Grand Secretary of the Great Chu, is an unquestionable villain in the eyes of the world. Rumor has it that he has slaughtered countless people and used divination to beguile the sage ruler. Everyone wishes they could get rid of him as soon as possible. But one day, people discover a little shadow that follows him everywhere. Su Yuanyuan, the dimwitted young lady of the Duke of Yong's household, has actually latched onto him! She follows him out drinking, follows him to court, and even 1kReads9.0Score130Shelves
- 83 The Brocade-Clad Killer 锦衣杀 He is the sharpest blade in the emperor’s hand, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. By imperial order, he marries the only daughter of the Marquis Who Guards the Nation, who has been left behind in the capital. A marriage contract is both a reward and a shackle... She is a hostage used by the emperor to control the generals stationed at the border. He is the jailer ordered to keep watch over her. He struggles between loyalty and the growing desire he cannot suppress, while she naviga 2.2kReads7.1Score263Shelves
- 84 Elder Brother, You Mustn't 兄长不可 Shen Yanci is the envy of everyone in the capital: the refined and upright heir of the Shen family, with a bright future ahead. Yet his family also takes in Su Wanqing, an orphan girl with no one to rely on. An elder's words, "Raise her by your side and treat her as your own younger sister," become an invisible shackle between them. He watches her grow from a timid little girl into a graceful young woman, cherishing and protecting her at every turn. But as they spend day after day together, he d 4.5kReads8.1Score508Shelves
- 85 All Bark, Weak Knees: The Unhinged Villain Is Hooked 嘴硬腿软，疯批反派被钓上瘾了 [Obsessive, Possessive Power Broker vs. Deliciously Pretty, High-Maintenance Softie] On her ninth transmigration into a book, Ruan Anning chooses the mission “get killed.” The moment she opens her eyes, she sees the unhinged villain who has killed her eight times already causing trouble. Ruan Anning immediately shouts, “Stop! If you’re going to kill him, you’ll have to kill me first!” (Come on, come on! Give me a stab! Please!) The villain puts away his knife and replies, “...As you command, You 5Reads6.5Score105Shelves
- 86 A Love Written on Paper 一纸情缘呐 [Historical romance + powerful leads + revenge + love that grows over time + happy ending] After being sold by human traffickers to a remote, impoverished village and enduring two years of hardship, Liu Wushuang finally made it home, only to find there was no place for her in the household anymore. The parents she had once been proud of now avoided her like the plague. The elder brother who had once doted on her now looked at her coldly. The foster sister who had once followed her every lead no 22Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 87 The Outer Chamber Woman Can't Escape 外室难逃 A sweet, funny romance full of little schemes. She doesn’t want to be the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth woman in his life. What’s she to do? She looks at the handsome man beside her, whose presence is far too imposing and who’s both charming and devious. She’s frustrated and helpless. There’s no way to run, so all she can do is take her time and plot a way out. She looks adorable and innocent, often gets herself into funny situations, and loves clinging to people. Who would hav 12.4kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
- 88 Farewell to the Phoenix Throne on a Peony Couch 牡丹榻上辞凤阙 Shen Wanning had lived in the secluded depths of the Shen residence for as long as she could remember, growing up alongside her half-brother, Shen Huaijin, the chief grand secretary. He always treated her with the distance and severity of an elder brother, convinced she was the daughter of his father's mistress, hidden away in the household, a stain on the family's honor. It was only when the decree accusing the loyal of treason arrived that the truth behind the massacre of her military family w 28Reads—Score—Shelves
- 89 Her Slender Waist and Jade-Like Beauty Drive the Reserved Crown Prince Out of Control 通房细腰玉颜，引清冷太子失控了 [Complete] [Both leads devoted to each other + sweet romance + male lead is hopelessly in love!] [Delicate, soft-waisted chamber maid × noble, aloof crown prince] Nian Yao was the lowliest maid in the inner palace, yet she had a face as beautiful as a hibiscus. Unfortunately, she was frail and the daughter of a criminal, someone everyone could bully. But nobody knew that whenever Nian Yao was moved by desire, a begonia flower bloomed on her right shoulder, alluring and radiant. Except the noble, 2.1kReads8.9Score209Shelves
- 90 After Falling into My Archenemy’s Hands 落到死对头手里之后 Possessive male lead VS big-hearted amnesiac heroine Yuan Tang has lost her memory. The good news: she's the emperor. The bad news: her kingdom has fallen. So her bodyguard takes her along, and she sets off on a long escape with nothing but her amnesiac mind for company. She lives a quiet life in an overlooked corner of the world, thinking she can spend the rest of her days there. But who should come knocking at her door but Shen Duo, a man known for bringing death? Shen Duo refuses to let Yu 953Reads8.6Score101Shelves
- 91 The Horse Slave's Wife Has a Special Skill 马奴之妻，有绝技 Wang Cenxi, the Earl’s legitimate daughter, is set up by her stepmother and stepsister, who arrange for her to sleep with one of the estate’s stable hands. There is a CP, and yet it seems like there isn’t. When everyone assumes she will choose to end her life with a strip of white silk, she calmly replies, “I choose to marry the stable hand and cut ties with the Earl’s household.” Not long after they marry, the stable hand goes off to war. Left on her own, Wang Cenxi makes a living with her exce 118Reads8.4Score100Shelves
- 92 A Bride of Tender Grace 娇聘 A captivating heroine + household intrigue + mystery-solving + married first, love later, and doting romance The heroine is a sharp-tongued little firecracker; the hero may be a smiling tiger. As the only daughter of the Minister of Revenue, Su Jinli is famous among the capital's noble families for her beauty, as well as for being spoiled, lazy, and useless. All she wants is to lie flat, but she is looked down on by the noble young ladies, disliked by her future mother-in-law, and even has her e 4.1kReads9.1Score609Shelves
- 93 The Troubles of a Favored Concubine: The Marquis Is Not So Cold 宠妾难为：侯爷不太冷 Also known as: “The Concubine Keeps Trying to Run Away, but the War God Marquis Has Fallen for Her” By a twist of fate, Wei Yao becomes the concubine of the Great Zhou's war god, Marquis Nanning. Though he is handsome and graceful, a master of both letters and arms, she swears she will never be a concubine! First, she'll play along while secretly plotting, then seize the chance to run. But how does she escape? Where does she go? It takes skill! Never mind anything else, she needs to save at leas 7.9kReads9.2Score927Shelves
- 94 After Breaking Off My Engagement to a Scumbag, I Married the Marquis's Heir 与渣男退婚后，我嫁侯府世子 [Clear-headed, clever heroine who won't reunite with her ex + scheming, devoted hero who's been planning this for a long time] Before their wedding, Shen Qingyun tells Lin Yao that his cousin is carrying his child. He urges Lin Yao to be magnanimous. “I was drunk when it happened. My cousin is gentle and obedient, and only asks to be taken as a concubine. The child can be registered under your name. She won't compete with you for anything.” Shen Qingyun assumes Lin Yao will make a scene and get 3.8kReads8.9Score404Shelves
- 95 The Princess Is So Irresistible, the God of War Willingly Bows to Her 郡主如此多娇，战神王爷甘愿折腰 [Brilliant Beauty with a Double Identity × Devoted, Powerful God of War Who Guards the North] [One-on-One Romance, Reborn, Sweet Romance, Love of Country and Family] In her previous life, Fu Yuetan was pushed into the water and lost her memories of the most important person in her life. Deceived by villains, the loyal Fu family was branded traitorous. Fu Yuetan, the Princess of Miaoqiong, became known as a demoness and died upon the sacrificial altar. When the man returned victorious from war, h 782Reads8.8Score136Shelves
- 96 Reborn as a Maidservant: Spring Buds Bloom at Qiheng Gate 穿成通房，春芽初绽栖衡门 [Transmigration + Farming + Imperial Examinations + No Golden Finger + Slow-Burn, Steady-Paced Story + CP] Li Wanchun, a biology teacher, opened her eyes to find herself as Chunya, a young maid who had drowned in the Lin residence in Yangzhou. To survive in the sprawling mansion, and especially to escape the clutches of the spoiled young master, Chunya took a desperate gamble. She carefully staged an “accident” and successfully faked an injury in front of the reserved eldest young master, Lin Ji 247Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 97 Late Nights in the Deep Estate 深宅晚 Her husband, Song Hemian, died young, leaving Jiang Wanyin alone in a desolate mansion, surrounded by endless gossip. Her late husband's younger brother, Song Heran, returns from afar. He is refined and handsome, yet reserved and inscrutable, treating her with a tenderness that constantly oversteps the bounds of propriety. As they spend their days together, Jiang Wanyin gradually realizes that this “younger brother-in-law” is nothing like the Song Heran her husband described, in either his habit 2.1kReads7.3Score201Shelves
- 98 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Fake death + slow burn + a love that grows over time + sincere romance + happy ending [Old, poor, disabled God of War x Young, beautiful killer | Mutual salvation] This story is a very slow burn. Please don't complain if that's not your thing. Just move on. A bloodthirsty noblewoman who has personally killed dozens, and the General of Zhenshuo, who has been falsely accused and imprisoned, struggling to survive, meet in Yuzhang. This is a story of two people finding their way to each other, and o 141Reads—Score—Shelves
- 99 The Consort Is Coy and Alluring, and Has Her Sights Set on the Throne 娘娘又茶又媚，一心只想上位 [Alternate history + pure palace intrigue + clear-eyed heroine who doesn’t love the emperor] Su Qingyao looks like a delicate beauty, but she is more clear-headed than anyone. In the imperial harem, all she wants is power. Before the emperor, she is the picture of understanding. “Your Majesty is my only support.” “With Your Majesty by my side, I have nothing to fear.” But what she is really thinking is: Thank goodness she made plans long ago. The man before her is the least reliable person of al 168Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 100 Grant Me a Thousand Autumns 予我千秋 [Court Intrigue + Woman Disguised as a Man + Two Powerful Leads] Two princes, two generals, a formidable alliance, and sworn enemies who fall in love! In the sixteenth year of Jianchu, Qi Bingjing, the late emperor of Great Jin's most beloved fourth son, turned twenty and was enfeoffed as the Prince of E. After the investiture ceremony, the emperor asked what kind of woman he wanted for his princess consort. He thought for a moment, then replied nonchalantly, “She needn't be beautiful, but I wan 1.7kReads9.3Score195Shelves
