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- 101 Jinnan Spring 晋南春 The heroine is a 21st-century office worker who accidentally transmigrates by soul into ancient times. Unfortunately, she catches the hero's eye, and he sets his sights on her. She is then forced to marry him. But in this era, she has always believed she should be free. With the mindset of someone from the 21st century, she refuses to be his caged bird. She tries to escape again and again, only to be caught and brought back each time. He forces her to submit and uses every means at his disposal 1.9kReads6.7Score10814d adds
- 102 Taken by Force, the Madman's Canary Tries to Escape Again! 强娶豪夺，疯批的金丝雀又想逃！ [Taking by force + forced love + groveling pursuit + male lead becomes a dangerously unhinged, twisted tycoon for love + humble, captive love + love at first sight + not a strong female lead + obsessive love] Nan Ruoyan rescued a man by the roadside, only for him to force himself on her. Furious, she stabbed him afterward! She wanted to teach him a lesson and thought she’d never see him again. But it turned out the man was her fiancé’s uncle! The dangerously unhinged tycoon who struck terror int 537Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 103 Entangled in Sweetness 缠娇萝 [A noblewoman of the capital × a rough bandit | size difference | one-on-one, both sexually inexperienced] As a highborn lady renowned throughout the capital, Jiang Youqing had known from childhood that she would marry her childhood sweetheart, a man of equal status. But during a visit to her hometown to pay respects to her ancestors, she became separated from her guards. Just as the ferocious Di raiders dragged her from her carriage and tried to assault her, a tall, imposing man rode up. After 3.2kReads8.8Score36114d adds
- 104 A Battle for the Crown Prince's Favor 东宫夺娇 [BG + Modern Woman in an Ancient World + Coercive Possession + Obsessive Yandere + Innocent on the Outside, Dark Within + A Long-Standing Plot] Jiang Shuyao had always believed that the young man she’d raised herself was a gentle, refined gentleman. Even when she had certain unmentionable dreams about him before her wedding, she thought the problem lay with her. Only when he forcibly abducted her to a villa on her wedding day, the same young man she had protected and raised, did she finally see 5.2kReads8.6Score40114d adds
- 105 A Beauty Who Captivates the City, and the Scheming Imperial Guard Who Spoils Her Wildly 美人倾城，腹黑锦衣卫霸心狂宠 A delicate, clever beauty and a cold, ruthless, scheming Commander of the Imperial Guards. Coercive romance, one couple only, both virgins, a little groveling, an alternate setting, and a happy ending. The hero is controlling, scheming, and no good man. There are some scenes of confinement later on. He absolutely spoils the heroine, but he’s also secretly a devoted puppy. The more of a jerk he is at first, the more meek and humble he becomes later. Wan Ying lost both her parents. To reclaim the 12.5kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds
- 106 The Emperor's Captive 帝王囚宠 Dual purity / Forced love / Happy ending / Weak heroine (enter at your own risk if you dislike this) / Obsessive male lead A young woman had recently arrived at the Pei family academy. Her skin was snow-white and her figure graceful. But it was her smile, her sparkling eyes and beguiling, sweet expression, that made Pei Shen truly understand what it meant to be consumed by longing. The history books record that Emperor Jingwu, Pei Shen, governed with diligence and achieved great things during hi 3.7kReads8.7Score20814d adds
- 107 On the Day I Left the Brothel to Marry, the Emperor Seized Me and Made Me His Empress 青楼出嫁当天，皇帝抢我入宫为后 [Possessive Pursuit, Sweet and Exclusive Love, Devoted Husband, Both Leads Faithful, Rewind System, Groveling Redemption, Emperor Steals His Minister’s Wife] [Bewitchingly beautiful, irresistible heroine vs. workaholic, possessive emperor] Also known as: [Pregnant Consort Jumps from the Palace Tower, Possessive Emperor Breaks Down] Rong Hua’s life after transmigrating to ancient times was one twist after another. Her stepmother sold her to a brothel as soon as she arrived. After three years of h 540Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 108 The Obsessive Crown Prince's Twisted Captivity 偏执太子病态囚宠 (The rating was just added; it'll rise later.) [Both leads are inexperienced in love + possessive pursuit + groveling pursuit + intense push and pull] Su Qingzhi wants to leave the capital. She doesn't want her father involved in palace affairs again, nor does she want to see that nightmare come true. She made plans to leave the capital long ago. But she never expected to end up in the Eastern Palace after all. Everyone says the Crown Prince dotes on her, but Su Qingzhi has always known that he 4.7kReads8.7Score32414d adds
- 109 The Mad Tyrant’s Relentless Love: His Consort Can’t Take It Anymore 疯批暴君强制爱，娘娘受不住了 (The rating has only just been posted, so it'll gradually rise.) [Beautiful, Delicate Little Saintess x Scheming, Obsessive Tyrant] [Abduction and Possession + Escape Story + Master of Disguise + Sweet Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Hero and Weak Heroine + Both Chaste (physically) + Not a Strong Female Lead Story; the heroine is very fragile] Rumor has it that the White Feather Tribe's saintess lives on flower petals and dew, and keeps cranes as spirit companions. When she turns eighteen, sh 7.7kReads6.3Score26014d adds
- 110 The Crown Princess Is So Alluring, the Crown Prince Wants Her All to Himself 太子妃娇艳动人，殿下想占为己有 [Compulsive love + twisted, unhinged obsession + male rivalry + beauty] A radiant beauty with irresistible allure vs. a wolfish general with an overwhelming possessive streak Also known as: My Overbearing Younger Brother-in-Law Falls for His Pure Yet Sultry Sister-in-Law The two luckiest things in Duan Baiwei’s life were: First, marrying His Highness the Crown Prince, who was so ill he was practically on his deathbed. Second, the Crown Prince dying on the day of her wedding, leaving her a widow 922Reads8.8Score10214d adds
- 111 The Future Tyrant's Beloved 未来暴君的掌中娇 (Scheming Crown Prince Xiao Jingyu) × (Cool, Beautiful Shen Jiaojiao) Love at first sight, a step-by-step plan, and a sweet romance He was the only child of the Great Jing Dynasty and its sole crown prince. But he was also a bona fide oddball. He neither cried nor fussed when he was born, and even as he grew up, he rarely spoke. The few words he did say were almost all spoken to Shen Jiaojiao. Shen Jiaojiao was a soul from another world, transported into a book called The Fall of the Great Jing 90Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 112 Quick Transmigration: I Keep Getting Forced Into Relationships 快穿：又被强取豪夺了 [Immersive quick transmigration + male leads who've never been with anyone + intense possessiveness + melodrama + coercion and domination + heroine with a strong everyone-loves-her vibe!] *The male lead and male supporting characters have never been with anyone, but the heroine will sleep with the male supporting characters. She won't remain chaste for the male lead. The heroine will date and marry normally, while time is frozen for the male lead. *Immersive quick transmigration. 43Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 113 The Beauty's Secret Escape from the Sleeves 袖中美人私逃记 [Both devoted to each other + reborn + coercive love + the hero pursues her after losing her + faked death + obsessive, lovesick hero] Heroine: You Wanqiu Hero: Yan Jing In her previous life, You Wanqiu was a canary kept in a gilded cage by Yan Jing, the Marquis of Guangyang. He was ruthless and obsessive, determined to tame her and make her his possession, a beauty tucked away in his sleeve. Reborn in this life, You Wanqiu wants nothing more to do with him. 1.6kReads8.7Score13214d adds
- 114 The Prince Has No Shame! He Got Caught Again 王爷不当人！又被抓回来了 [Some Coercion + Both Leads Are Faithful + Transmigration in Person + Prince + Sweet Romance Later] Wen Zhaoxi wound up in ancient times, body and all. She needed a token, but Xie Jiazhi, drugged by an aphrodisiac, mistook her for the cure. She tried to run, but he pulled her straight back. She failed to get the token, and ended up getting tangled up with him instead. Grinding her teeth, she struck a deal with him. “I’ll pretend to be your lover if you help me save someone.” He agreed, and 1.9kReads8.1Score11214d adds
- 115 The Concubine He Stole Doesn’t Love Him? The Mad Prince Breaks Down in Tears 抢来的小妾不爱他？疯狗王爷哭了 [Forced romance + powerful man and vulnerable woman + pure historical romance, set in a world inspired by the Wei and Jin dynasties + rugged prince + coercive pursuit + a long road to winning his wife's heart] Qing is a poor herbalist who is kidnapped by the Hu people while gathering herbs on the mountain with her father. The Hu men try to assault her, but a general arrives to suppress the bandits and kills them. The general is about to tear off her clothes when another group of men arrives. She 723Reads8.8Score10014d adds
- 116 The King’s Longing 王的相思 One-on-one, both leads are each other's only ones, happy ending, winning her back is a living hell, intense push and pull, love and hate. A highly skilled, dark, and unhinged king vs. a proud, unyielding princess of a fallen kingdom. He was the king who destroyed her country. She was a little princess forced to flee. Fate brought them together. The first time he saw her, the lofty king fell in love for the first time. He loved her so deeply he couldn't help himself, and possessively kept her imp 328Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 Forcefully Wed, Clutched and Kissed by a Mad Monk 强娶豪夺：被疯批佛子箍在怀里亲 [Soft, Sweet, Innocent Beauty vs. Dark, Unhinged Buddhist Devotee] Xie Yu falls for Shen Litang at first sight. The young woman has peach-blossom eyes, dark hair, red lips, and porcelain-white skin. Her pretty face is both well-behaved and alluringly innocent. Under his sharp masculine gaze, Shen Litang nervously clutches her collar with pale fingertips, then looks up at him and softly calls, “Big brother…” Her lingering, tender voice is lovely to hear. There’s just one problem. She’s his younge 77Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 118 The Empress Is So Beautiful, Your Majesty, Please Stop Clinging to Me! 皇后太美，皇上求你别再粘着我了 [Transmigration, a mad emperor and the most beautiful woman under heaven, both untouched, he pursues her, sweet romance] Chu Shuiyao enters the entertainment industry on the strength of her looks. She’s a new actress with a bright future, but after buying a special jade pendant, strange things start happening one after another. She actually encounters a “ghost” from ancient times, and he’s especially imposing and handsome. At first she’s terrified, but gradually she gets used to accepting his ap 918Reads8.8Score10914d adds
- 119 My Imperial Brother Imprisoned Me, So I Captured His Heart 皇兄囚我，我囚帝心 Just started posting, hope the numbers go up [Ancient Romance, Both Pure + Forcible Possession + Fake Siblings + The Emperor Takes His Minister's Wife + Hero Deeply Ensnared by Love] The first thing the new emperor did after ascending the throne was seize his royal sister's husband, then wait for her to come to the palace and beg him. Domineering, obsessive, devoted emperor × beautiful, scheming, delicate princess On the broad imperial bed, the woman is forced into the farthest corner. The emper 3.6kReads7.5Score23514d adds
- 120 Remarrying the Crown Prince’s Father Reborn 改嫁太子他爹【重生】 [Rebirth + palace intrigue + marrying the crown prince's father] The incompetent crown prince feared the Shen family's power. He listened to slander, falsely accused her elder brother of treason, and slaughtered her entire family. When she opened her eyes again, she was seventeen, in the year before she was to marry the crown prince. To save the Shen family, she had to bring the crown prince down. But the crown prince was protected on every side, like a man locked inside an iron cage. Shen Hanyu 18.8kReads8.7Score2.8k14d adds
- 121 The Big Shots' Forced Love 大佬们强制爱 Ethereal doctor / ruthless, flirtatious big shot / seemingly sweet but secretly cunning rich heir, 1v2 Forced love / lovers / everyone’s dream girl / age gap / overwhelming possessiveness / sweet and angsty The heroine is delicate and beautiful, with an ethereal charm! She’ll gradually grow stronger as the story progresses! The flirtatious hero falls for her and takes her by force. He’s scheming, unhinged, and fiercely possessive. After her father’s affair led to her mother’s death, the heroine 1.2kReads8.7Score10114d adds
- 122 Imprisoned and Devoured to the Bone, She's the Madman's Unhealthy Obsession 噬骨囚宠，疯批对她病态上瘾 (Coercive possession, suffocating tragic romance, love at first sight, both devoted only to each other. The male lead is a deranged, twisted villain, a powerful noble who can control everything with one hand and uses ruthless methods.) A frail beauty is locked away in the attic of the Lu residence. Every time night falls, the attic fills with sensual delights and heady passion. “Shishi, everyone who covets you has to die.” “Shishi, do you want him to live?” “Tell me you love me, and I'll 3.4kReads7.2Score18914d adds
- 123 The Emperor Fell for Her at First Sight: The Bewitching Consort Becomes Empress After Bearing Many Heirs 皇上一见钟情，尤物娘娘多胎封后 [The emperor falls in love at first sight + the emperor begs the heroine to manage the harem + heroine with stellar acting skills + strong, intelligent heroine + lots of children] Whoever harms me, I’ll make them pay! Hua Yunchu loves only herself. The right way to deal with a man is to use up every last bit of his value. But the emperor wants to make Hua Yunchu a Noble Lady, while the empress’s throne sits empty. And he wants me to manage the harem, too? What is going on? I’d planned to coast o 2.7kReads9.1Score30314d adds
- 124 He’s a Beast in a Suit 他是衣冠禽兽 An innocent, kind-hearted female student with a stubborn streak VS. a cunning, rugged underworld boss, one-on-one romance The male lead is not a virgin, and his values are skewed. Please don’t complain if you dislike it. The rating was just released and will rise. A forced-possession story. My mother always told me to stay away from this uncle. He has three wives, and the youngest is only eighteen. He looks respectable, but inside he’s a beast in fine clothes. He’s possessive, deranged, and obse 7kReads8.4Score27214d adds
- 125 Quick Transmigration: The Little Widow Is Being Ruthlessly Pursued 快穿小寡妇，被强取豪夺了 A new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1.1kReads5.7Score—14d adds
- 126 Scheming for the Emperor's Heart at Every Turn! Her Majesty Climbs to the Top 步步谋帝王心！娘娘一路扶摇直上 (Not a pure romance with only one partner, palace intrigue, favored from the middle onward, and doted on exclusively in the ending) Wen Jing Tan went from a heaven-blessed darling to a confiscated palace slave, and had long since had enough of being beaten and cursed at. One day, she was framed and, by a twist of fate, sent to the emperor's side. From then on, she swore to become The Outcast, second only to one and above all others. She wanted His Majesty's favor, and her family to flourish! The 664Reads8.2Score10714d adds
- 127 Basang 巴桑 (Warning: obsessive, coercive romance. The male lead is not a good person, the male lead is not a good person, the male lead is not a good person!!! He’s seriously obsessive!! If you’re unfamiliar with Xuan Jia Muyan, don’t read this! The romance is strictly one-on-one, with both leads inexperienced. The setting is fictional, so please don’t overanalyze it. I love the customs and scenery of Tibet, which inspired this obsessive, coercive romance . A delicate Han Chinese girl on vacation x a tall, 5.8kReads8.2Score40814d adds
- 128 Relentless Entanglement 执缠 [Modern Woman in Ancient Times + Not Both Pure + Take by Force + Possessive Obsession + Farming in the Beginning + Many Male Side Characters Like the Heroine, Enter with Caution if That Bothers You…] Before setting out on his campaign, Xiao Gongtai repeatedly made Ji Yin promise she would wait for him to return, and wait for him to come back to Qingshi County and marry her. Ji Yin agreed to everything. Half a year later, Xiao Gongtai returned victorious. Instead of going to the capital to rep 5.1kReads8.8Score32514d adds
- 129 The Stunning Swan’s Ordeal: The Possessive Prince Claims Her as His Consort 惊鸿劫：偏执王爷他强掠为妃 [Reader’s Guide: Long-Planned Schemes + Forced Possession + Palace and Household Intrigue + Emotional Push and Pull + Both Leads Are Chaste] On a stormy night, she rescued a mysterious, gravely wounded man, never realizing he was Prince Jin, a man whose power reached across the realm! After finally being taken in by the kind-hearted Miss Qu, she found herself surrounded by the vicious members of the second branch, who plotted against her at every turn: Her cousin lusted after her: “Become my 2.1kReads8.4Score11514d adds
- 130 The More Jiao Jiao Runs, the More Insane and Ruthless the Obsessive Crown Prince Gets 娇娇越逃，偏执太子他越疯越狠 [Mutual Devotion + Taking Her by Force + Groveling to Win Her Back] In the eyes of the court, the Crown Prince is like an immortal descended from heaven, noble and peerless. The most outrageous thing this usually self-disciplined and proper Crown Prince has ever done is to defy every rule of propriety and seize the young woman from the Chancellor's household, even though she had just become engaged. Wan Xunnan once thought the Crown Prince was a bright moon hanging high in the heavens. But that 3.3kReads8.8Score31614d adds
- 131 Longing for Each Other: Wind Scattering Blossoms a Thousand Miles Away 长相思：千里落花风 Proud princess sent to seal an alliance through marriage × devoted general with an unexpected side [Female-led story + winning her back + sweet romance + forced marriage + size difference] Dugu Xuan was a princess of the Loulan Kingdom, but because she was unloved, she was sent to the barbaric Liaodong tribes as a hostage in place of the legitimate princess. On her first night in Liaodong, Tie Mushen, a great general of Liaodong, fell in love with her at first sight and forced himself on her. Ab 122Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 The Villainess Is Always Forced Into Someone Else's Clutches 女配她总是被强取豪夺 [Transmigration into a Book, a Male Lead Who's Great at Getting the Wrong Idea, Coercive Love, No Fixed Couple, Old-School Vibes] After four years of being buried in classes every day, college student Chu Ling finally got the chance to travel, only to inexplicably transmigrate… 1. She is a severely nearsighted Omega with rhinitis, considered “disabled” in an ABO world. (The original plot of this world makes up 20% of the story. If you can accept that, feel free to read it. If not, you can 642Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 133 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 7kReads8.3Score50014d adds
- 134 Half Autumn Wind, Half Verse 半阙秋风半阙诗 Transmigration, an alternate world, political intrigue... When Yun Shi first arrived in this world, she only wanted to watch from the sidelines. Later, she became part of the game and thought of using everything she had learned in her life to change the world. Even if one person's strength was tiny, she could still make a difference through her tireless efforts, even if only a little. She wanted to save her compatriots displaced by war, keep peaceful cities safe from its ravages, and ensure inno 395Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 What a Scumbag. He’s Nothing Like Him, Who Stays Chaste for His Big Sister 真渣，不像他只会对阿姐守身如玉 [Completed] [Obsessive love × Mutual devotion and exclusivity × Possessive pursuit × Gradual coming-of-age romance × Fictional setting] Lin Yitang, an unwelcome young lady staying with the Marquis's household, rescues a little rice-ball of a child who can't speak. The little one not only sleeps in her bed and eats her food, but also won't let her talk to anyone else! It isn't until the Empress Dowager comes looking that Lin Yitang learns the child is the autistic Crown Prince, the precious boy t 2.6kReads8.7Score24914d adds
- 136 The Stunning and Clear-Headed Concubine, and the Crown Prince Slowly Falls for Her 妾室绝美又清醒，太子逐步沦陷 [Main story complete] (The rating just came out, so it’s a little low. New readers, don’t let that scare you off. Feel free to check out the reviews or give the book a try. Thanks!) Transmigrate into a book + reborn in another world + palace intrigue first, harem intrigue later + stunning, clear-headed heroine + not a pure couple This is Shen Yan’s second time transmigrating into a book. The first time, she became a palace maid who was destined to end up as a disposable character according to th 629Reads7.5Score10514d adds
- 137 Stealing Her Heart! I Saw Her First! 横刀夺爱！她是我先看上的！ My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 906Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 138 My Wife Is Too Violent, So Mr. Qin Goes to Work Injured Every Day 夫人太暴力，秦总每天带伤上班 [Uncompromising Possession + Marriage Before Love + Sweet Romance + Age Gap + Forceful Hero at First, Shameless Old Rascal Later] [Soft Little Bunny vs. Scheming Big Bad Wolf] The first time Su Ci met Qin Yanli was at her boyfriend’s family banquet. He said to her, “Su Ci, call me Uncle.” Qin Yanli’s shadowy gaze made her uncomfortable, but she had no choice but to call him “Uncle.” Su Ci never imagined her boyfriend would hand her over to his own uncle to secure a business deal. When she woke u 2.7kReads8.7Score17014d adds
- 139 Forced Love: The Enchanting Parasitic Flower 强制宠爱：菟丝花她过分美丽 [Beautiful, Innocent 19-Year-Old Clinging Vine × Benevolent-Looking, Wicked-Hearted 29-Year-Old Underworld Boss] Forced possession, love at first sight, and a long road to redemption Synopsis: An underworld boss sets his sights on his subordinate's crush and takes her by force. To save a friend, He Tang panicked and claimed to be the niece of Mr. Liang, an underworld boss. In reality, she had never even seen his face. Later, in a spontaneous act of kindness, she rescued a university professor. 825Reads7.7Score4314d adds
- 140 After the Roguish, Untamed General Took Me by Force 被又痞又野的将军强取豪夺后 [Wild and lovesick mad general VS clear-headed, glamorous actress with an older-sister vibe] [One-on-one romance, transmigration, sweet romance, wish fulfillment, mutual salvation] [Warnings: The female lead is a flirtatious, alluring beauty and an actress, so she's very clear-headed early on and is always acting. She only starts doting on her husband later, so don't criticize her early on~~ The male lead is a clear-headed hopeless romantic. He knows she's using him and deliberately plays along. 1.1kReads9.2Score12614d adds
- 141 A Demon’s Forced Love 恶魔强制爱 A sweet, martial-arts heroine × a ruthless, unstable heir to a financial empire. One-on-one, both virgins. Abduction and possession! The male lead is unstable, brooding, obsessive, and ruthless. He abducts and intimidates her into staying by his side; she escapes, gets plastic surgery, and he has to win her back. The male lead is utterly unhinged and will stop at nothing to get what he wants, but he loves only the heroine from beginning to end. After an accident brings the heroine face-to-face w 852Reads7.2Score10114d adds
- 142 Favored on the Dragon Throne, I Was Seized by a Mad Emperor 龙榻承宠，被疯批帝王强夺了 To escape the harassment of a local bully, Shen Wanyu had no choice but to enter the palace. Who could have expected that she would escape one danger only to fall into another? [Both Pure and Faithful | Coercive Possession | Instinctive Attraction | Size Difference | Escape Story | Sole Devotion | Forced Relationship] Zhu Lin had his eye on a young palace maid. She said she had emotional scars and couldn't accept men. Even if forced, her body would instinctively resist. So he kept restraining h 10.2kReads—Score44514d adds
- 143 The Emperor Waited a Thousand Years, but She Refused to Enter the Palace 陛下等了千年，她却拒绝入宫 The rating is low because the story just started, but it’ll go up later! [Not a strong female lead! Not a wish-fulfillment story! Devoted to each other + past and present lives] [The heroine is weak at first and will gradually grow stronger. There’s a full section about her past life in the middle, and it’s a little heartbreaking. Feel free to skip it if you don’t like that.] In her previous life, after entering the palace, Jiang Yunyan lived in constant fear, terrified that the young, imposing 2.2kReads8.7Score18714d adds
- 144 The Fate of the Green Hairpin 青簪缘 [Unhinged Male Lead + Forced Love + Fleeing Heroine] Shi Muqing was originally just a modern woman who had transmigrated into another world. Because of the Shi family’s standing at court, she was inexplicably noticed by the Third Prince, Murong Yuan, and drawn into the struggle for the throne among the three princes of Great Qi. She had once sincerely fallen for his tenderness, but she refused to become just one of his many women. When she first entered the palace, she kept making mistakes, hopi 906Reads9.3Score10514d adds
- 145 Love Locked Behind Palace Walls 宫墙锁情 [The rating is low because it just went up. Don’t let it put you off.] [The emperor, her childhood sweetheart × the aloof white moonlight] [One heroine and two male leads + women-centered story + powerful men bow to love + romantic tension + mainly Xie early on, then mainly Shen + fictional dynasty + palace intrigue] As a consort, Yu Qingqing has two men who are both exceptional in looks and build, putting her far ahead of the other women in the harem. Both men grovel at her feet, begging for th 2.2kReads8.4Score11014d adds
- 146 The Tyrant Uncle Who Visits My Dreams Every Night 夜夜梦见未婚夫的暴君叔叔 (Both leads are chaste + she’s his one and only) Yun Si is the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, raised in seclusion. She is gentle, refined, reserved, and proper. After coming of age, she gets engaged. Her fiancé is her cousin, a gentle and refined gentleman, and the current emperor’s nephew. They are a perfect match in status, talent, and beauty. On the night of their engagement, Yun Si dreams of a man pinning her down on a mandarin-duck quilt. His gaze is burning and brazen, as thoug 9.4kReads9.0Score92214d adds
- 147 After the Confiscation, the Most Beautiful Woman Is Seized by a Powerful Minister 抄家后，第一美人被权臣强取豪夺 [Political Intrigue + Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Male Lead and Vulnerable Female Lead + Obsessively Possessive Hero] A resilient, beautiful heroine versus a calculating, ruthless hero An imperial edict sends Chancellor Qing Heng to prison, where he dies by suicide, supposedly out of guilt. His entire family is executed, and his only daughter, Qing Yan, is forced into servitude and sent to the Entertainment Bureau. Those of servile status are made to serve and entertain others, as prostit 32.4kReads8.8Score4.3k14d adds
- 148 Into the Seductive Tent 入娇帐 (Original title: Stealing a Friend's Wife) Tao Heyi willingly married her frail husband to bring him good fortune. She had loved him since childhood, and knew that if he weren't so weak, his talent and temperament would have made him far too good a match for her. After their wedding, she carefully nursed him, hoping he would regain his health. In their second year of marriage, a guest came to their home. Her husband happily introduced him: “This is my former classmate, Zhao Jiyun.” Heyi glanced 12.8kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds
- 149 The Bewitching Consort Goes Mad, Scheming Ruthlessly to Seize the Empress’s Throne 娘娘疯诱娇媚，狠毒宫斗疯夺后位 [Doesn't love the emperor + single-mindedly plays palace politics + not mutually chaste + favored exclusively in the later stages + no idiotic palace scheming + the empress's throne! The empress's throne!] Lin Zhi Ruan concealed her looks until she entered the palace, only then revealing her true appearance. Before she died, Concubine Meng clutched her hand tightly and warned her never to show her real face before leaving the estate. Given the chance to enter the palace, Lin Zhi Ruan understood 298Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 150 Endless Pampering: I Want You on Your Knees, Calling Me Empress Mother! 娇宠无度：本宫要你跪着喊母后！ [Sweet and wicked troublemaking beauty × Scheming, indulgent emperor] [Age gap, male lead has a past while female lead is chaste, one step at a time he falls, powerful man bows to love, sweet and satisfying with a hint of scumminess, happy ending] In her previous life, she was the Eastern Palace’s most spoiled and headstrong consort, yet died on the eve of the Crown Prince’s coronation. As she lay dying, she heard the Crown Prince sneer, “You’re nothing but a brainless idiot. What makes you thin 1.1kReads6.7Score10314d adds
