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  1. 151 Eight Years of Marriage Without a Wedding Night, Then She Bears Three Children After Being Reborn 成亲八年未洞房,重生后她生三宝 Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [Historical romance + household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + love goes both ways + devoted marquis + reborn] She was born to a noble family, but was switched at birth and raised as the daughter of a minor official. She married up into the marquis's household as the heir's wife, and to outsiders they seemed deeply in love. When rebel forces attacked the city, she was pierced by countless arrows and fell from the walls to her death. Only then did she learn that her loving husband had merel 1.7kReads8.3Score15014d adds
  2. 152 The Seductive Concubine Is a Master Flirt, and the Coldhearted Crown Prince Can't Keep His Hands Off Her 娇媚侍妾太会钓,薄情太子揽腰宠 Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted The villainess Ning Ning transmigrates into a book. She becomes the heroine of a sweet historical romance, where the aloof crown prince loves her alone for the rest of her life. But a cannon-fodder supporting character is unexpectedly reborn and steals everything that was supposed to be Ning Ning’s, taking her place as the heroine. Ning Ning falls from the original heroine to a notorious villainess destined for a tragic end. Because the reborn woman has altered the plot, the crown prince, once a 1.8kReads8.4Score16214d adds
  3. 153 The Emperor Is a Madman, and His Seductive Palace Maid Has Had Enough 帝王太疯批,娇媚宫女她不干了 Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + fleeing while pregnant] [Scheming palace maid x unhinged emperor. Both leads are calculating and morally gray. He treats her badly at first, then chases her and devotes himself to her alone. They scheme and spar against each other.] After her family was destroyed and their home confiscated, Jiang Chu, once a noblewoman from a prestigious clan, entered the palace as a maid. She carefully plotted her revenge, waiting for the chance to escape and regain her freedom once she had se 1.7kReads8.9Score18414d adds
  4. 154 Farewell to the Phoenix Throne on a Peony Couch 牡丹榻上辞凤阙 Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted 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—14d adds
  5. 155 Frost-Kissed Beauty: A Journey Through the Palace to Win the Emperor’s Heart 冰霜绝艳:辗转宫闱征服帝王心 Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted [A note up front: This isn’t good, this isn’t good, this isn’t good. It’s brainless, brainless. Don’t click! Don’t click! Don’t click! Don’t click] The emperor, Li Yi, has just one standard for choosing his concubines: they must be beautiful. Song Yunchu, a concubine-born daughter who has suffered abuse since childhood, is chosen by Emperor Li Yi to enter the palace because of her stunning looks. Before entering the palace, her mother is looked down on by the servants, and her younger sister bu 633Reads9.0Score10014d adds
  6. 156 The Concubine’s Code of Conduct 妾室职业守则 Ancient Romance638k WordsCompleted Ke Rong is a dedicated, third-rate actress who transmigrates and becomes a concubine in a prince’s household. The handsome, dashing prince provides her with food and lodging, occasionally shares her bed, and even pays her a monthly salary for doing nothing. She cannot quit this job and leave, and it would be hard to find another one if she did... Ke Rong decides that she must do her job as a “concubine” conscientiously and diligently, lest she get fired and lose the chance to live a leisurely, 712Reads8.3Score10514d adds
  7. 157 The Beloved Concubine 外室娇宠 Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love + sweet romance + devoted affection + household and palace intrigue + the hero talks himself into falling in love] Everyone knew Cheng Yinyu was a peony fallen into a den of filth, dazzlingly beautiful and graceful, with nobles and aristocrats all vying for her attention. Who would have thought that on the day she came of age, Prince Qin, Gu Xingzhou, would beat everyone to her and make her his kept woman? To stay alive, she tread carefully, putting on a sho 3.5kReads8.9Score32114d adds
  8. 158 Where the Feathers Return: Transmigrated, Yet Still a Wage Slave 翎羽归处:穿越还是打工人 Ancient Romance346k WordsOngoing Fresh out of college, Shu Ling [no System, no pocket dimension] has only a “brain” and a heart full of “enthusiasm.” [Transmigration + ensemble cast + career + unconventional plot + romance] She transmigrates into the “Miss Shu Ling,” who shares her name and appearance and lives in a general's household! Before she can catch her breath, she's summoned to the palace to “work.” From the start, the princess appoints her CEO, and she gets two handsome “nepotism hires.” One is as gentle as water, wil 3Reads9.2Score—14d adds
  9. 159 Battling the Vermilion Gates 斗朱门 Ancient Romance719k WordsCompleted Yin Xuesu never imagined that one day she would become a surrogate, carrying a child for someone else. * “Just give my husband and me an heir. Don't entertain any improper thoughts. Remember, my husband isn't yours, and neither is the child...” But, Madam, you never told me you'd take my life from me, too. Heaven has given me another chance to live. The child was mine all along. Now your husband, your place as mistress of the household, and everything you have will soon be mine. * Primar 58.6kReads9.0Score8.9k14d adds
  10. 160 The Troubles of a Favored Concubine: The Marquis Is Not So Cold 宠妾难为:侯爷不太冷 Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted 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 8.2kReads9.2Score96714d adds
  11. 161 The Maid Ran Off with the Money, and the Cold-Blooded Powerful Minister Broke Off the Engagement and Came After Her 通房卷款跑路,冷戾权臣悔婚拿人 Ancient Romance865k WordsCompleted [Cold and Devoted Hero + Clear-Headed, Independent Heroine] [Let the Story Set the Mood] [Sweet Romance] Su Qingqing transmigrates as a bedchamber maid, but when the eldest young master returns after four years away, her plan to keep out of each other’s way falls apart. The young master has become the chancellor, and she sees his ruthless, vicious, and merciless side. To save her own life, she fawns over him, hoping to survive until her one-year contract expires and she can leave the Pei residen 4.8kReads9.0Score69214d adds
  12. 162 The Theatrical Little Palace Maid Charms the Tyrant with Her Alluring Swagger 小宫女戏精,撩拨暴君媚又飒 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Clear-Eyed Heroine + Palace Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Building a Career + Getting Rich] Sheng Yunshu never imagined that, just after transmigrating into the imperial harem, she would become one of the new palace candidates. All under heaven belongs to the emperor, so escape is out of the question. She might as well win the emperor’s favor and build a career. Want to get rich? Lay the groundwork first, then keep the tricks coming. A carefully arranged encounter and a gentle 1.4kReads8.6Score13914d adds
  13. 163 A Young Lady's Secret Longing 闺秀情丝 Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Romance + Secret Crush + Everyone’s Favorite + Political Scheming + Palace Intrigue] Zhou Jingxi was the beloved jewel of the Marquis of Beiwou. She was breathtakingly beautiful, brilliant, and gifted in both letters and martial arts. She excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was a renowned talent. Countless noble young men had sent matchmakers to her, only to be turned away. In the eyes of the world, she was haughty and arrogant, and not a single young nobleman in the capita 29Reads—Score—14d adds
  14. 164 The Princess Remarries After Her Death! The Sinister Eunuch Keeps Spoiling Her at Every Turn 公主死后再嫁!阴鹜掌印步步宠 Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [Fake Eunuch] [Obsessive + Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance] [Redemption + Irresistible Seduction] [Male Lead Is Haughty at First] Gu Jinzhao had a dream. In it, she became a favored concubine to a vassal prince in the northwest and was tortured to death. At the end of the dream, the capital, Chaoge, was peaceful and happy. Chen Shenzhi had become the powerful Chief Eunuch, and he was the one who recovered her body and buried her. At the very end of the dream, Gu Jinzhao also disco 482Reads8.7Score10014d adds
  15. 165 The Heirless Young Marquis Finally Has an Heir 绝嗣小侯爷有后了 Ancient Romance293k WordsOngoing [Please don't be misled by the title: the protagonist is not the young marquis! A little political intrigue + humor and comedy + clever characters] Shen Shuyu of the Grand Tutor's residence is notorious in the capital as a wicked woman. She can put on an act and play a part, is masterful in her schemes, fights for what she wants, and never lets herself suffer. She spends her days at the Xueyue Brothel, using her infamous reputation as a cover while investigating the truth behind her mother's mur 19Reads—Score114d adds
  16. 166 Ode to the Journey Ahead 将行赋 Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing At court, he is praised by all as a gracious gentleman, yet he insists on taking her as his wife. She is already married to another man, who cherishes her beyond measure and protects her with his life. But he refuses to give up. One scheme after another, one conspiracy after another, he vows to crush their marriage beneath the weight of imperial power. The Crown Prince watches them like a tiger stalking its prey, while the Third Prince conceals his sharp edge. The court is a storm of blades, whe 5Reads—Score—14d adds
  17. 167 Noble Luan 贵鸾 Ancient Romance890k WordsCompleted Searchable audio version available [Resilient, kindhearted little bunny x ruthless, disgraced crown prince + everyone gets their comeuppance, not a single person spared + maximum swoon and satisfaction, or your money back] Fu Jiayu was betrothed from birth to the heir of the Duke of Weiguo. After her parents died, she was raised in the duke's household, growing up alongside her fiancé and loving him wholeheartedly. Only after a high fever brought on a nightmare in which boiling oil was poured do 542Reads8.7Score11014d adds
  18. 168 The Side Consort Takes Charge of the Household, Then Rises to the Throne as Empress 侧妃潜邸掌中馈,一朝成凰登后位 Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Pure Couple, Not a Transmigration Story, Not Reborn, No Golden Finger] [Content warning: The heroine is caught in a whirlpool of conflict and is far from a good person. She knows how to read the situation and may even take the initiative to hurt others.] Given a choice, who would want to become a woman willing to do anything to achieve her goals? At a plum-blossom-viewing banquet in the snow, Hua Songyi tried to keep a low profile, but the host family chose her anyway and forced her to 5.5kReads8.5Score59614d adds
  19. 169 Married into a Wealthy Family as the Second Wife, I Won the Cold Husband's Heart 嫁入高门做继室,清冷夫君动了情 Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Muyun was the daughter of a minor prefect, and thought she would be free to live her life as she pleased. But then her elder sister died young, and her grandmother schemed against her. Her life was turned upside down. 722Reads6.5Score10714d adds
  20. 170 Late Nights in the Deep Estate 深宅晚 Ancient Romance742k WordsCompleted 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 2kReads7.3Score19414d adds
  21. 171 A Noble Wife's Easy Days in the Prince's Manor 王府贵媳躺赢日常 Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Also known as The Noble Daughter-in-Law of the Prince’s Manor Turns Her Life Around. Romance after marriage, with a slice-of-life feel. After Xia Chenchen, daughter of Lingchuan’s richest family, married Song Zhuo, the fourth son of Prince Yongping, she spent four years being careful and patient, only to meet a tragic end. Reborn, Xia Chenchen finally saw things clearly. If swallowing every indignity still didn’t make life any better, why not live boldly instead? From this day forward, no one co 2kReads8.9Score21214d adds
  22. 172 After Flirting with the Emperor, the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 撩拨皇帝后,贵妃她不想负责 Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted Household intrigue in the beginning, palace intrigue later. Bai Zhi was the legitimate daughter of the prime minister. Though born to the prime minister's household, her mother died young and her father remarried. He doted on her younger sister, while Bai Zhi spent sixteen years unloved by her father and mother. Then an imperial decree came: the emperor had chosen her to be Prince Ying's concubine. Later, Prince Ying ascended the throne. "Your Majesty, this is terrible! Consort Xian slapped Lady 1.1kReads7.4Score11214d adds
  23. 173 A Peach Blossom in a Single Thought 一念桃花 Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 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 1.9kReads9.1Score23614d adds
  24. 174 The Side Consort’s Memoir of Becoming Empress 侧妃为后记 Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Household Intrigue + Palace Intrigue] Not a one-on-one romance. The male lead has a wife and concubines early on, but later dotes on the heroine alone. No suspicion or misunderstandings. A little angst, but mostly sweet. The heroine falls for him first, but she isn't completely ruled by love. Her experiences have shaped her, and she's usually quite level-headed. (Though perhaps she is a little taken by his looks.) The male lead doesn't realize his own feelings, but he's been good to the heroine 3.3kReads9.0Score26114d adds
  25. 175 Wronged by Linlang 错琳琅 Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted [Multiple male leads + classical court intrigue + unconventional romance]: The palace power struggles are brain-teasing, the romance refuses to follow the usual script, and the heroine is no silly, naive sweetheart. The heroine’s emotional journey is complete, from “seeking love” to “loving herself.” Princess Li Zhaotang of Jingzhao was born into luxury and raised behind vermilion palace walls. Married to a gentle, refined consort, she finds life too long and love too bland. At a tavern, she 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  26. 176 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 Ancient Romance614k WordsCompleted [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 592Reads9.2Score10514d adds
  27. 177 The Brocade-Clad Killer 锦衣杀 Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted 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 2.2kReads7.1Score26914d adds
  28. 178 That Year, Blossoms Fell Across My Robes 那年,折枝花满衣 Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted That Year, I Wore Blossoms on My Clothes 1kReads—Score2014d adds
  29. 179 I Send This Heart on the Wind 于风寄此心 Ancient Romance222k WordsOngoing Wei Fengyun, the regent who holds the court in the palm of his hand, is cold-hearted, ruthless, and cruel. The only person he indulges and favors without restraint is the orphan Yu Yu. As they spend time together, Yu Yu gradually develops feelings for this regent who stands alone at the summit of power... 6Reads—Score10614d adds
  30. 180 After Giving Way to My Ex-Husband's White-Moonlight, I Came Out on Top 给前夫的白月光让位后,我赢麻了 Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted ※Traditional Historical Romance and Household Intrigue※No Rebirth or Transmigration※Both Leads Are Chaste※ Shen Shihao is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household. Her biased mother sells her off in marriage to Li Yuheng. Half a year into their marriage, her husband remains cold and refuses to consummate their union. Hoping to keep peace between them, she has long suppressed her true nature. Then she hears him say with his own lips that he plans to demote her to a concubine, be 2.8kReads9.0Score38614d adds
  31. 181 Life as a Consort: I’m Surprisingly Good at Slacking Off 嫔妃这职业,摆烂的我竟驾轻就熟 Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Office drone Tao Yanyan transmigrates into the body of Tao Yanyan, the lowest-ranking concubine in an ancient emperor’s harem. Surrounded by women of higher rank, she has no choice but to tread carefully and survive to the end. Competing for the emperor’s favor? Not a chance. Keeping her head down is the way to go. What? The emperor is super handsome? But he’s in love with everyone! What? Without the emperor’s favor, she won’t live to old age? What? You’re the lowest-ranking concubine and you’re 5.5kReads8.3Score56114d adds
  32. 182 The Woman in Charge 女掌事 Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted Shen Qingdi, who disguises herself as a man, willingly enters the Ninth Prince’s residence and becomes the sole support of Cui Lanxi, who is paralyzed from the waist down and has a fiery temper. With the household on the verge of running out of food, she takes it upon herself to earn money to support the prince. When he falls ill, she studies medicine on her own to treat him. Since Cui Lanxi is helpless, Shen Qingdi will protect him. There is no wealth or treasure here, and no one understands wh 1.3kReads8.7Score26214d adds
  33. 183 The Leisurely Life of a Noblewoman in Ancient Times 古代闺秀的悠闲生活 Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Savor the unhurried passing of time and enjoy a carefree life. I envy your graceful beauty, reflected in the blue heavens and the jade moon. Su Huayue learned everything from her mother from a young age, treating being a daughter of the Su family as a job. As the legitimate daughter of her father's second wife, all she had to do was live freely under the protection of her mother and elder brother. Her only pleasure was watching her two elder half-sisters compete for their father's and grandmothe 11.5kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds
  34. 184 I Fell into a Tragic, Over-the-Top Novel: The Villainess Is Gorgeous and Bold 穿进狗血虐文,女配又美又作 Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted Lin Yueyao was reborn into a book as the villainous supporting character. But that was fine. The supporting character could scheme and set traps all she wanted in the early chapters, and Lin Yueyao wouldn't let herself suffer either. At worst, she'd run away before the prince found out that she wasn't the one who'd saved him as a child. So everyone in the prince's manor knew how much she loved to “make trouble”: calling the prince by his first name was nothing, and she even yelled at him and kic 567Reads7.4Score10114d adds
  35. 185 Tricked Into Becoming a Concubine: This Mistress Won’t Join the Household Schemes 被骗做妾:姨娘不宅斗 Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + the heroine has a past, the hero doesn't + fighting back against manipulation + household intrigue + palace intrigue + coercive possession + angst before a satisfying payoff + substitute for his unattainable first love + punishing scoundrels + fictional setting] For an ordinary girl, is beauty a blessing or a curse? Liu Chunjun was so beautiful that County Magistrate Chen Chaoan seized her by force and made her his concubin 2kReads8.9Score26714d adds
  36. 186 The Happy Everyday Life of a Concubine's Wife in the Duke's Mansion 国公府庶媳的幸福日常 Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Now available in print] Ning Annuo was happily preparing to marry her fiance, the top scholar, when a bolt from the blue struck: he had been sleeping with someone else. She promptly broke off the engagement and married into the Duke’s residence instead. She outsmarted her mother-in-law, wisely guided her younger sister-in-law, won her husband’s devotion, and had a son and a daughter. Then she repaid everyone who had hurt her. She and her husband truly became a couple devoted to each other for l 5.4kReads8.9Score54014d adds
  37. 187 The Duke's Household's Second Wife 公府继妻 Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + space + marriage first, love later] Who is the most outstanding man in the Great Qing Dynasty? Obviously Lu Rui, heir to the Duke’s mansion. They say the heir’s wife has died of illness, and he’s about to bring her younger sister into the mansion as his second wife. The Marquis of Zhongyong’s family is just a fallen noble house. To marry into the Duke’s mansion is a stroke of incredible luck. But what’s the name of the woman marrying the heir? Xie Wenwan? Isn’t she supposed to 7.6kReads8.8Score82914d adds
  38. 188 After Being Reborn, My Elder Sister Wants to Trade Marriages with Me, and I Couldn't Be Happier 重生后嫡姐要和我换亲,求之不得 Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted [Twins + both reborn + swapped marriages + revenge on scumbags + mutual devotion + satisfying read + happy ending] A plot-driven story with plenty of substance and sound logic. Not mindless wish fulfillment! The heroine starts out at a disadvantage. If she draws too much attention, her enemies may see through her and the story could be over, so she has to plan carefully and seize the initiative step by step. The satisfying payback only really kicks in later. The hero, Xiao Ci: an innocent, sweet 652Reads8.0Score—14d adds
  39. 189 The Sweet and Sly Maid Wins Her Way Up Through Household Scheming 小通房乖又茶,靠宅斗步步上位 Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins, mutual salvation, a maid focused on building her career, a fiercely protective heir] [The heroine seems sweet and delicate but is actually a master manipulator X The hero seems aloof and ascetic but is actually an obsessive yandere with overwhelming possessiveness] Qing Zhi was a low-ranking, low-born servant maid. One day, she dreamed that her mistress would force her to become a plaything for the master's illegitimate son, leaving her wishing she were dead. When she wo 5.7kReads8.9Score78514d adds
  40. 190 Your Majesty, That's Enough! 陛下请适可而止吧! Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted A birthday banquet for the Empress Dowager. A cup of wine meant for lovers, drunk by mistake. When the emperor dragged Lu Zhixue into a private room, she thought it was a disaster that had come out of nowhere. Beneath his dragon robes, his fingertips burned. His kiss was poison, and he branded her neck with a mark of humiliation. “Since you’re my concubine, helping me sober up is your duty.” She hurt so badly that she clawed his back raw, her tears soaking the brocade quilt. Little did she kn 1.5kReads8.6Score11414d adds
  41. 191 A World of Splendor 满目繁华 Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted An amnesiac woman who transmigrates + an unreliable System + hellish “instances” + everyone’s favorite + side characters with brains = a new protagonist rises to the top in style Beneath the splendor of the capital lies a set of fangs eager to devour. You Rui’s lifelong dream: live off her parents, lie flat, and enjoy the city’s splendor. But fate insists on handing her a hellish script: Her father is accused of treason, the emperor strikes from the shadows, the imperial consort is poisoned, 1Reads8.8Score—14d adds
  42. 192 Fragrant Bedchamber: The Eastern Palace Concubine's Lie-Flat Life 暖帐香:东宫侍妾的躺平日常 Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted [Raising a child + palace intrigue + ordinary transmigrator + not both leads’ first love, but doting romance] Xu Qinglu was transmigrated into the Xu family as their legitimate daughter. In the tenth year of Chengde, she was sent to the Eastern Palace as a concubine. After a year of cautiously serving the Crown Prince, walking on eggshells, she finally became pregnant. Having a daughter was all she needed. She would have been happy to live out her days peacefully in the palace. But when her daug 3kReads9.0Score23414d adds
  43. 193 The Discarded Daughter 嫡女弃后 Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she poured everything her family had into helping her husband seize the throne. Once one of the two most celebrated beauties in the capital, she thought she had defeated her rival. But just as her husband reached the height of power and success, he joined forces with that woman to destroy her family. He even had her bound atop the city wall so she would have to watch her brother arrive to save her, only to be pierced by a rain of arrows. What hurt most was that the man will 451Reads8.6Score10014d adds
  44. 194 Step by Step to Glory 步步荣宠 Ancient Romance202k WordsCompleted Mingyue was sold as a child and became a maid in a marquis’s household. After the young master took an interest in her, she was sent to the palace and became a low-ranking palace maid. Step by step, she rose from palace maid to empress. 9kReads9.0Score79214d adds
  45. 195 The Moon Shines Toward the Evening 明月向晚 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Mingyue, the capital's most talented woman, has once again incurred everyone's wrath. This time, it's because she's engaged to the Fourth Prince, said to be the most elegant man under heaven. But when she wakes from a nap, Zhu Mingyue discovers she's become Xiang Wan, a simple-minded girl from a small town in Qingzhou. Jiang Heng: “She's a catch. Hurry up and bring her back to my estate!” Xiang Wan: “Get lost! When I was making waves in the capital, you were still wearing split-crotch pants! 2.3kReads9.1Score24014d adds
  46. 196 Take Down the Green Tea, Destroy the System: The Commandery Princess Is Here to Crush Scumbags 扇绿茶,杀系统,郡主她主打虐渣 Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted [Completed short story, both leads are each other’s first and only, love at first sight, two strong leads and sweet romance, no second chances, face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place, native woman vs. transmigrated woman] Gu Yuan’an, the young lady of Prince Duan’s residence, and Li Rongchuan, heir to the Cheng’en Marquisate, grew up together. Li Rongchuan pursued her for ten years before finally winning her approval and getting engaged to her. But after a trip to the border, Li Ron 621Reads8.8Score10314d adds
  47. 197 If I’m Going to Be a Concubine, I Might as Well Choose the Future Emperor 都是当妾,当然选未来皇帝了 Ancient Romance569k WordsCompleted Jiang Wanyue was reborn. As the daughter of a convicted official, Jiang Wanyue entered Prince Jing's residence and became one of the many women by his side. There was the cold, inscrutable princess consort, the kind and flawless moonlight of his heart, and the secondary consort who had once saved his life... Among these women, Jiang Wanyue fought her way to the top, climbing from Prince Jing's favored concubine to his beloved consort, and ultimately to Empress Dowager. Everyone said she was ungr 1.1kReads8.2Score10514d adds
  48. 198 The Love of an Ordinary Imperial Consort 一个普通嫔妃的爱情 Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted Consort Shen, Zhou Nian'er, was famous in the palace for being practically invisible. But the invisible woman had two faces. In public, Nian'er was dull and timid, always on edge. Behind closed doors, however, she was wanton and uninhibited. Whenever the emperor came to see her, she was sure to tempt him into staying the night. The emperor upheld the virtues of a gentleman, and only when they were alone did he teach her about propriety. How could Nian'er not know that? But this was the only way 1.6kReads8.4Score10214d adds
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