Novels like The Hibiscus Brocade
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Hibiscus Brocade, best match first.
- 101 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
- 102 Claiming Her for His Tent 夺她入帐 A story of forced marriage and ruthless possession (read with care if this isn't your thing; a Mary Sue, intense push and pull, and a lighthearted style.) + A heroine who is good at putting on an act, optimistic and quick-witted + She transmigrates and is determined to get home + The hero is pure in body and heart, but still a terrible person + He pursues his wife after driving her away + The heroine doesn't love the hero + The hero loses his mind When Qi Yan first proposed taking Shen Wan as h 2.7kReads8.8Score20714d adds
- 103 Ugly and Plain, Yet I Became a Favored Concubine 貌丑无盐但成宠妾了 [Transported into another world + possessive pursuit + transmigrated heroine + noblewomen team up against the villainous male lead] (Completed) Pei Mingzhu is transported to another world while searching the mountains for missing people. She arrives in a world resembling ancient China, a country called the Great Xian Dynasty. To fit in and survive, Pei Mingzhu disguises her beautiful face and starts selling jianbing on the roadside. Business is booming. Then, one day, an ornate carriage drawn by 841Reads8.9Score10314d adds
- 104 A Dangerous Kiss 诱吻危情 [Art-school goddess of vengeance × dark dynasty × brothers turned against each other | business warfare | two formidable rivals] A battle of wits between a goddess of vengeance and a powerful man makes him love her until it breaks his heart. To avenge her father, Lin Sui lay low for three years and became the tutor to Zhou Yanchuan’s only son. But while capturing evidence of his crimes, she was dragged into the abyss [Teacher Lin, you made the right choice!] The violent man stubbed out his cigar 119Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 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
- 106 Pillow Fragrance, Pillow Peril 枕香劫 The mad young heir seized me by force, but I would rather die than give in [forced possession➕mutual chastity➕the chase to win her back➕an intense push and pull➕you can run, but you can’t escape] Qiao Sheng transmigrated into the body of an illegitimate daughter of a low-ranking official. She figured she might as well make the best of things, but then she caught the attention of Pei Xuanmin, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, who was inspecting the south. They had only met in passing, yet he fixed his 924Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 107 Madam Yan Rui 嫣蕊夫人 [Coercive Love + Male Lead Is Pure + Female Lead Is Not + Obsessive Possessiveness + Domineering Forced Romance] A blood-red peony blooms upon the dragon bed. She is the tale of beauty and slaughter that the history books dare not look upon. In her past life, she was Consort Qin, reviled as the wicked beauty who brought a kingdom to ruin. A raging fire became the final chapter of her life. Reborn at sixteen, she returns to the time when she was forcibly taken into the palace and endured one humi 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 The Ruthless Crown Prince Steals His Friend’s Wife and Hides Her in the Eastern Palace 狠戾太子夺友妻后藏东宫 [Forcible pursuit + some long roads to winning her back + breathtaking heroine + awful hero + heroine never loves the hero] Though Wei Jiayin comes from a once-prominent family now in decline, she has loving parents, supportive siblings, and a harmonious home. She is also in love with Yan Rang, and the two feel the same way about each other. Then, while recovering from an illness at a temple, she is forced to save a man. What she thinks is a chance encounter marks the beginning of a life in whic 654Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 109 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
- 110 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
- 111 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
- 112 Newly Reborn, the Delicate Beauty Is Seized by a Tyrant 刚重生，娇弱美人被暴君抢入府 [Both leads are each other's only ones + sweet romance + forced love + wife-chasing arc + not a strong heroine + the hero is faithful but has no morals] [Delicate, beautiful white-lotus heroine vs. obsessive, lovesick, rugged male lead] Shen Zhen has a secret: after dying horribly and being reborn, she learns that she's nothing more than a cannon-fodder character in a book... Since being reborn, Shen Zhen dreams every night of a man. He's cool and handsome, and he clings to her night after night 828Reads8.6Score11114d adds
- 113 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
- 114 He Took Me by Force on the Night of Our Engagement 定婚当晚被他强娶豪夺 [Possessive love + husband chases wife after losing her + both leads are chaste + happy ending] + [stubborn beauty heroine + obsessive hero] + [he only goes crazy for her] + [angsty at first, sweet later] She and Xie Yun had relied on each other since childhood, saving each other and giving one another warmth. As a result, Xie Yun became utterly obsessed with her, loving her with all his heart, while she saw him only as family and had no romantic feelings for him. As an adult, Xie Yun appeared 886Reads6.7Score10014d adds
- 115 She and the Roses Are Both Locked in a Tower 她与玫瑰皆锁于高塔 [Possessive Love + Both Leads Are Inexperienced + No Scruples + Never Letting Go + The Male Lead's Long Road to Redemption] Princess, please read on. A gentle, elegant beauty vs. a possessive, violent madman, a handsome, rough-around-the-edges guy Second Master Qi, feared by everyone in the capital's elite circles, is so powerful he could level the world. No one can match him. He set his sights on a thorny rose and fell in love at first sight. After courtesy and then force both failed, he snappe 51Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 116 Entangled in His Charm 缠娇 [Pure historical romance + coercive possession + strong male lead, weak female lead + unhinged hero + groveling pursuit + sweet and angsty + devoted to each other] Content warnings: The male lead is strong and the female lead is weak. This is not a strong-female-lead story! If you like strong heroines, turn back now! The male lead is extremely twisted. If you need your characters to have sound values, turn back now! The male lead is an unhinged man with a split personality. When he's in a good m 546Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 117 The Day She Ran, the Aloof Heir Went Completely Mad 逃跑当日，高岭之花世子发大疯 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 689Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 118 Transmigrated to Ancient Times: The Orphan Girl Cuts Ties and Makes a Fortune! 魂穿古代：孤女断亲搞大钱！ Completed novel. The author is devoted to the heroine: whoever she chooses is the male lead. At thirteen, Xu Yunling lost both parents and became an orphan. Her step-grandmother forced her into marriage, and she died by accident. A modern woman named Xu Yun transmigrates into her body and protects the family business, making her way in the world with a bowl of rice dumplings and a batch of candied fruit. At fifteen, a young herb gatherer meets a sun-bright orphan. He is an insecure, sensitive bo 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 Everyone Says the Beauty Is a Menace to the Nation 都说美人她祸国殃民 [Forced marriage and ruthless pursuit + groveling to win her back] Beauty vs. power The male lead isn’t a perfect person at first. He’ll dote on her, but he’ll also force her. The female lead disguises herself as a man. It’s not pure angst, and the later chapters get more comedic. She holds a grudge and will get back at him for everything. Su Muning, a captive from a fallen kingdom, spent six careful years in the enemy country’s cold palace, thinking that simply staying alive was good enough. Bu 771Reads8.4Score10314d adds
- 120 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
- 121 You’re Mine Now, Sweetheart. You Can’t Escape 强行霸占，乖乖，你逃不掉的 A fictional historical setting, one-on-one romance between two virgins, sweet and angsty, with more suffering for the male lead. Ever since Lord Yan discovered Bai Xi’s beauty at the Martyrs’ Memorial Garden, he had secretly been harboring designs on her. In less than three days, he began forcibly taking her for himself, using both threats and blandishments, with no restraint day after day. So Bai Xi seized an opportunity to run away with her mother. But Lord Yan would never let her get away so 4.1kReads9.0Score26614d adds
- 122 The Third Spring of Captive Love: After Being Forced to Marry a Powerful Official 强制囚爱：被权臣强娶的第三年春 [Possessive pursuit + both are virgins + groveling pursuit + palace and household intrigue] A youthful crush became a calamity for Ruan Shuhe. Her former best friend stole the man she loved, and her brother, Huo Zheng, used his power to force her into marriage. On their wedding day, Huo Zheng left for war, leaving her imprisoned in the Marquis’s estate for two whole years. She endured cold treatment there until the spring of the third year, when Huo Zheng returned from war. She thought she woul 3.9kReads8.1Score16514d adds
- 123 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
- 124 Trapped Forever in the Mad Mr. Li's Love 疯批厉总的爱意永囚我身 [Coming-of-age heartbreak + emotional angst + madness + forced possession + obsessive possessiveness + salvation + an unforgettable love] Heroine ♥ a delicate yet resilient little white rabbit. Hero ♥ an overbearing, calculating young heir. P.S. The hero is ★not a good person★ obsessive ★violent ★devoted★ He Xile never imagined she’d run into the man she fled from that night at a gathering with Tianyang’s friends. The scar she could never uncover was suddenly exposed right before her eyes. She c 589Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 125 The Nobleman’s Secret Lover 外室郎 [Taking by force + winning her back after losing her] Lu Jinyan, Junior Secretary of the Court of Judicial Review, wields great power over criminal cases. Cold and stern by nature, he is known as the “Jade-Faced Yama.” One day, he came home drunk and casually ordered the maid Sui He to attend to him. “After tonight, I’ll make you my concubine.” Sui He knelt bolt upright. “This servant is unwilling.” Lu Jinyan’s gaze turned icy. He had never expected a lowly maid to show him such disdain. H 3.7kReads8.1Score42914d adds
- 126 After Provoking a Madman, the Healer Fled with His Child 误惹疯子后，医女带球跑 [Coercive Pursuit + Runaway Romance] [Newly Rated] Chang Xi is a physician whose greatest wish is to have a small clinic of her own. Xue Zhuo was ordered to travel south of the Yangtze to investigate a corruption case. One moment of carelessness, and he was dosed with Spring Breeze Entwined, an aphrodisiac. That day, Chang Xi went to a pleasure house to treat one of the women there, and by a twist of fate, the two spent a night together. When he came to, the man wanted to give her a title and ta 657Reads8.2Score10114d adds
- 127 After Becoming a Marquis's Concubine, I Spend Every Day Trying to Escape 穿成侯府小妾后，每天都在逃 (A transmigration romance full of angst: first the heroine suffers, then the arrogant male lead gets tormented mercilessly, insanely, and obsessively.) (A calm, clever transmigrator who always keeps a clear head + a male lead who's cold and restrained at first, then desperately tries to win her back and turns into a shameless simp.) Wei Heng, Marquis of Ningyuan, passed the imperial examinations in his youth and now commands the Wude Bureau, earning the emperor's favor. Hated by his father and 283Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 128 Be Good and Don't Run, Mr. Fu's Twisted Love 乖乖别想逃，疯批傅总强制爱 [Taking what you want by force + crazy, lovesick actor who enjoys putting on an act + she runs, he chases, and she can’t escape] A carefully planned approach, a long-conceived scheme. He trapped her in the name of love… When they first met, she thought he looked like someone from her past. She never expected he really was that person. Everyone says Fu Tingye is a lunatic, but Ling Yaoyao thinks he’s as gentle and refined as jade… “Fu Tingye, stop pretending. You’re not Jiang Chi at all. You disg 102Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 Captive Love: The Possessive Prince’s Beloved 掠夺囚爱：偏执王爷心尖宠 [Completed + devoted 1v1 + transmigration + possessive romance + powerful man and vulnerable woman + sweet and angsty + happy ending] One day, with no warning, Si Yao transmigrated to another world and found herself collapsed in a wilderness, still wearing her dress. She’d stumbled into a melodramatic TV plot: she rescued an injured man, and from then on was pursued by a sinister, ruthless viper. Coercion, yearning, a horrifying love and desire, and terrifying possessiveness. Si Yao had given in 5.3kReads8.7Score44614d adds
- 130 Seized by Force 横夺 No one could have imagined that the most powerful minister in the Great Zhou dynasty would fall for a woman. And Zhang Zhiman could never have guessed that woman would be herself. The first twenty years of her life had been peaceful and fortunate, free of worry. Then, in a single day, the tides turned, and she was crushed into the dirt. The name Lai Xunyu made anyone who heard it shudder with fear. With a beautiful, smiling woman by his side, precious as a jewel, he thought that spending the res 3.5kReads—Score26014d adds
- 131 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
- 132 Transmigrating: Two Sisters' Escape from Their Husband 穿越之姐妹逃夫记 Bai Huanhuan's story: In her third year after transmigrating to the Southern Qin Kingdom, Bai Huanhuan saves its crown prince, Ye Junyi, by chance. Who could have guessed that Ye Junyi would fall in love with her and snatch her away from her wedding? Even after they marry, Bai Huanhuan never falls in love with Ye Junyi. “Is it because there's another man in your heart that you can't accept me?” “That's right. The man in my heart is Jin Hua, and I'll never love you.” “Then I'll kill him.” “Then I 59Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 133 After Her Maid Was Stolen Away by Force, She Ran Off with Their Baby 小丫鬟被巧取豪夺后，丢下崽跑了 [Unyielding Maid vs. Unhinged, Scheming Powerbroker] [Palace and Household Intrigue + Funny, Quirky Heroine + Hero Takes Her by Force + Heroine Escapes Three Times + Hero Chases His Wife to the Crematorium + Rekindled Romance Years Later + Happy Ending] When Qiao Lanyi transmigrated unexpectedly, she had no choice but to sell herself into the household of Minister Song to make a living. When she first entered the household, she had no one to rely on and was bullied. But with her quick wit, cou 1.7kReads7.0Score10914d adds
- 134 After His Little Concubine Ran Away, the Cold Tutor Turned Dark 小通房逃跑后，清冷太傅黑化了 [Possessive taking by force + both leads sexually inexperienced + age gap + untouchable beauty brought low + groveling redemption arc] Chuntao only wanted to be a dutiful maid, marry her childhood sweetheart someday, and live a quiet, ordinary life. But then the aloof, high-and-mighty tutor, who seemed so pure and dispassionate to everyone else, forced her to become his concubine-in-waiting. He even said he would make her a concubine once his new bride arrived. She acted meek and grateful to him 1.9kReads7.4Score21114d adds
- 135 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
- 136 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
- 137 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
- 138 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
- 139 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
- 140 Escape from Jiana Island 逃离迦那岛 [Taking by force + coercive love + wealthy-family feuds] This is Jiana Island, where he holds sway over everything and where her misfortune begins. She wakes from a coma with no identity and no memories, mistaking him for the man from her dreams. He gives her a name and claims to be her boyfriend. He treats her well, but she gradually realizes that his words are full of lies. Her name is fake, and so is his claim to be her boyfriend. She begins searching for her memories and identity, hoping to 890Reads8.5Score10414d adds
- 141 The Mad Crown Prince Claims Her, Where Can You Run? 疯批太子占她，你要往哪里逃？ [A beautiful, scheming transmigrator vs. a refined, unhinged crown prince] [Both are virgins + possessive love + the powerful yielding to love + a groveling pursuit after the breakup] Ruan Jinhe transmigrates into the body of Fuso's eldest princess, sent as a hostage to the kingdom of Hengchu. On her first night in the palace, she hears that a hostage prince from another kingdom was beaten to death. To avoid being targeted, she hides her true nature and plays the role of a frail, sweet girl. Sh —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 The Caged Oriole 囚莺 [Trash Male Lead] [Warlord in a Chaotic Era] [Manipulation and Exploitation] [Fair-Skinned Heroine] [Unyielding] [Self-Redemption] In the eyes of outsiders, Qiu Wanying was lucky to have won the marquis's favor. They thought her ancestors' graves must be glowing with good fortune, but no one knew the suffering in her heart. She had come from a peaceful era to a feudal dynasty. Under the rule of male patriarchy, women of this age were like dough for anyone to knead as they pleased. She resent 4.3kReads8.6Score24814d adds
- 143 The City Falls, and the Prison Cage Is Shaken 满城落尽惊囚笼 [Obsessive, scheming, ruthless, hopelessly lovesick male lead + innocent, warm, clearheaded female lead] [Both leads are each other’s one and only + obsessive, forceful romance] From the heroine’s perspective: My elder sister brought home an injured, unconscious man. He was so exceptionally handsome he looked like an immortal banished from heaven. My sister fell in love at first sight and insisted she would marry no one but him. Father had no choice but to arrange their marriage. But who could 327Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 144 The Noble Consort Crooks a Finger, and the Tyrant Keeps Her in the Palm of His Hand 贵妃勾勾手，暴君囚在掌心宠 [Both leads are devoted only to each other]+ [Rekindled Romance]+ [Possessive Love]+ [Sweet and Angsty] A historical version of “she runs, he chases, and she can never escape.” The male lead is a stubborn romantic, and the heroine suffers a little at the start. On the day of her wedding, he launched a rebellion. From then on, he kept her imprisoned in the palm of his hand, determined to make the most beautiful woman in the land his caged bird, his treasured flower. He was possessive and overbear 982Reads5.7Score10914d adds
- 145 One Marriage After Another 一婚又一婚 Just practicing, don’t read Sweet, gentle girl versus half-brothers (Angst and sweetness + forced love + the second male lead wins + scheming boy + fighting over her + careful plotting + a hard-won reconciliation) The heroine marries the older brother, who was left emotionally scarred by his ex-girlfriend’s departure. After the wedding, his controlling nature and extreme suspicions leave her unable to breathe. She escapes to a small town, where she meets her husband’s illegitimate younger half-b 222Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 146 The Golden Cage 囚金枝 She was the legitimate eldest daughter of a marquis's household, yet she took her elder brother's place and entered officialdom. The court was a treacherous whirlpool of political intrigue, and one careless move turned her into a traitor accused of rebellion. The first thing the new emperor did after ascending the throne was pin her down before the palace steps and strip off her crimson official robes, one piece at a time. A cold, sinister smile curled his lips. “Zhao Muqing, do you still want t 426Reads8.1Score11514d adds
- 147 Can't Escape! The Obsessive Prince Claims Me by Force 难逃！偏执殿下对我强取豪夺 [Forced Possession + Both Pure + Sweet Romance + He Chases His Wife: Rough, Overbearing Man vs. Delicate Beauty] After being reborn, Fang Weimo, who had died miserably in a life of household intrigue, wanted nothing more than to live out her days in quiet simplicity and ensure that the aunt who had raised her had enough to eat and wear. But she unexpectedly returned to the capital, where the Fifth Prince, a meticulous man who was always off fighting on the battlefield, forcibly took her into his 957Reads9.0Score10314d adds
- 148 Has the Marquis's Secret Mistress Run Away Today? 今天侯府外室跑路了吗 Pei Ji rose to fame as a youth. He was the guardian deity of Great Qi, the renowned Marquis of Zhenbei, and the ideal husband in the dreams of countless young women. But to Jiang Si, Pei Ji was a cage that held her freedom captive. No matter what she tried, she could never escape. 1.9kReads8.7Score11314d adds
- 149 The Emperor's Cherished Favorite 帝王的掌上娇宠 [Love at first sight + Possessive pursuit + Both sweet and angsty (enter with caution if that's not your thing)] [Not a strong female lead] [Age gap + Not both virgins] Although Shen Jin was a concubine-born daughter, her whole family had doted on her since she was little. She thought she would spend her life with her childhood sweetheart, but one banquet completely changed her life. Everyone envied the emperor's boundless favor toward Consort Chen. But only Shen Jin knew that this favor was lik 3.8kReads6.6Score33014d adds
- 150 Startling Heron 折惊鹭 Zuo Yi thinks that if Ming Li were a white egret, then he would be the eagle that broke her wings. Ming Li saves a sick, domineering man, only to see her life plunge into its darkest days. Zuo Yi: “I've seen all kinds of wild women. I refuse to believe I can't tame you.” Ming Li: “Ha! You're good at daydreaming. Let me make this clear: in this life, there will only ever be one outcome for me, Ming Li, and you, Zuo Yi. We won't stop until one of us is dead.” She defies him, he forces her. She run 684Reads8.9Score—14d adds
