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- 1 Da Ru’s Soul Travels Back to the Shunzhi Era, Stirring Up the Harem 大如魂穿顺治朝搅动后宫风云 The disgraced Empress Da Ru, consumed by resentment, dies and wakes up in the body of a palace maid named Ruyu, with a bellyful of grievances. She opens her eyes to find herself transformed from the empress who stood above all others in the Qianlong era into the lowest of laundry maids in the Shunzhi era. From the start, she’s punished by being made to kneel, slapped by eunuchs, and forced to wash clothes that have been rotting for three days. And that’s before the other women in the harem sta —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Story of Yanxi Palace: Revisions 如懿传之修改 The forced dumbing-down and contrived plot feel as if a System is controlling everything. But what if there is no System? This book was inspired by the fact that although the reputation of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace has turned around, there are still plenty of people who love the show. This story focuses on that contradiction. Wei Yanwan won’t be harmed, but Ruyi won’t be brought down so quickly either. If you don’t like the opening, there’s another version in the bonus chapter, and it’s ea 108Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 3 Rui Ji Reborn: Your Majesty, Your Hat Has Changed Color 蕊姬重生,皇上你帽子变颜色了 [Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Fanfiction + Baibing and Fuheng Crack Pairing + Chaotic Pairings + Jinzhi and Wei Yingluo Pairing + Truly Bashing Ruyi, OOC Warning + Unrestrained Antics + System + Happy Ending] The plot is wild, but the writing isn't!❗ This book is also called: Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Sweet Rui Awaits the Spring Warnings❗ Ruyi, Ling Yunche, Jin Yuyan, and Hailan are treated badly❗ So is Xinxin at first, but she'll come around after she sees Ruyi for who she really is a 243Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 4 Qing Ying's Soul Travels into Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 青樱魂穿如懿传 [Possession and transmigration + Genuine female friendship + No Ruyi + No angst for Ruyi + Strong heroine + No romance] [This is not a revenge fantasy or a feel-good revenge story. There is no revenge and no wish-fulfillment.] Qingying from Empresses in the Palace awakens to her own consciousness and transmigrates into Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. She refuses to change her name to Ruyi and vows to give every character a happy ending. Fucha Zhuying, for example, will live to see the emperor a 398Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 5 Zhen Huan Is Reborn as Lang Hua to Cure Her Obsessive Disorder 甄嬛重生成琅嬅治懿症 After Empress Dowager Zhen Huan dies, she learns that some mysterious force had been controlling her life in her later years. Determined to return to the small world and save her daughters-in-law and grandchildren, she embarks on a journey to treat her Yi Syndrome. There is little palace intrigue, and the story focuses on warmth and family reunions. No one dies. This is an ensemble story, not a one-woman show starring Zhen Huan alone. Content notes: Zhen Huan and Lang Hua are not villainized, an 1.9kReads9.1Score21714d adds
- 6 Story of Yanxi Palace: Loyalty Brings Yanwan Back 如懿传之忠是嬿归来 [Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Fanfiction + Jinzhi and Wei Yingluo Pairing + Bashing Ruyi + Partners in Crime + Both Reborn + Happy Ending] A story that follows the original plot to set things right! If that's not your thing, don't read! ❗Warning This follows the historical timeline. The hair-cutting and prayer banners will be included, and Ruyi won't be struck from the record early. There will be regrets. The characters aren't invincible, there are no golden fingers, and the leads get a happy 639Reads8.7Score10214d adds
- 7 Story of Ruyi: The Noble Consort Returns to the Palace 如懿传:皇贵妃回宫 [Complete] [Also known as The Invincible Consort Ling with the Aura of History in Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace] Pure as jade, renowned far and wide. This was how the Qianlong Emperor described Imperial Noble Consort Ling, and how he thought of Wei Yanwan. After Wei Yanwan was poisoned to death with the Soul-Turning Powder, she came to a world both familiar and strange to her. There was no Ruyi here, only the virtuous and gentle Empress Fucha, the frail and kind-hearted Noble Consort, and Cons 1.3kReads9.0Score10014d adds
- 8 The Scumbag Emperor Is Reborn: Curing Ruyi Syndrome in the Harem 渣龙重生,我在后宫治懿症 Hongli reopens the Hall of Crimson Snow, with a palace selection from the start. Whoever wants to be this live-in son-in-law can do it. I'm done. Honor the Empress, dote on the Consort, and this time break free of the plot to work together and cure the Yi syndrome. (A wild idea, just going for laughs, no details.) 2kReads9.2Score17014d adds
- 9 Film and TV Crossover: The Mary Sue Female Lead 综影视之玛丽苏女配 Each world is a separate standalone setting, featuring stories about reborn supporting female characters. Ashes of Love: Sui He Eternal Love: Xuan Nü Till the End of the Moon: Ye Bingchang Love Like the Galaxy: Fifth Princess 1kReads6.5Score—14d adds
- 10 Hua Fei Livestreams a Dramatic Rewrite of Empresses in the Palace and Takes Over the Palace 华妃直播爆改甄嬛传,大杀四方 [Livestreaming\Transmigration\Rebirth\Palace Intrigue] When a bit-part actress who has spent years drifting between film sets, and a level-ten scholar of Empresses in the Palace, transmigrates into Empresses in the Palace as Consort Hua, a hopeless romantic, she is shaken to her core. I, Nian Shilan, have looks that make me the finest beauty among the Han Banners, and I'm a general's daughter with a distinguished family background. My brother, Nian Gengyao, is one of the court's greatest heroes. 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Reborn in Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Big Ru's Breaking Down Again 重生如懿传,大如又破防 This story contains original elements and out-of-character portrayals! (Zhen Huan is reborn + Shen Meizhuang transmigrates into Fuca Langhua + Jin Yuyan and Wei Yanwan are both reborn) Zhen Huan awakens from a dream to find that the world she lives in has merged with the world of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. She thought everyone had left her behind, but never imagined she would get to reunite with Sister Mei and support each other once more. Zhen Huan easily breaks through Ruyi’s protagon 2.2kReads8.6Score22614d adds
- 12 Reborn: Ruyi Goes on a Killing Spree in the Harem 重生之如懿在后宫杀疯了 [Reborn + Feel-Good All the Way, No Angst + Palace Intrigue] Content warning: No Ruyi syndrome, unrelated to history, and no senselessly tormenting Yanwan. The protagonist is the Ulanara clan's Ruyi, clear-headed now that she's no longer blinded by love. Read with care! Ulanara Qingying, later renamed Ruyi, rose from an abandoned consort in the Cold Palace to become empress. In the end, suspicion and schemes drove a wedge between her and the emperor. Blessed by heaven, Ruyi gets to live her life 5kReads9.1Score43914d adds
- 13 When Qianlong Transmigrates into Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 当乾隆穿进如懿传 [The low rating is because the story got review-bombed.] Also known as The Qing Dynasty Judge and The Emperor Is the Only Sane Person in Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. In a nutshell: Let a real Qing dynasty emperor teach Ruyi what rules and decorum mean. Qianlong was the emperor who ruled a feudal dynasty longer than any other. He achieved the Ten Great Campaigns, yet after his death he was written into Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace as the despicable Dragon Emperor. He was itching to write 1.2kReads8.7Score11914d adds
- 14 Consort Hua Transmigrates into Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace 华妃穿进如懿传 Feminism isn't your accessory. Please stop reading. Being watched is a form of humiliation, too. This story will be deleted as soon as its term expires. Da Lanzi transmigrates into Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace and rules the concubines of a bastard prince with an iron fist, an iron will, and a heart of stone. This book could also be called: “Setting the Rules in a Bastard Prince's Harem”; “Got Hysteria? No Problem, Doctor Lan Will Write You a Prescription”; “Begone, Demon! Take a Punch from T 1.3kReads9.2Score10514d adds
- 15 The Story of Ruyi: A'ruo Flips the Table 如懿传之阿箬掀桌 [A goofy comedy: face-slapping Ruyi, tormenting the scumbag emperor, Lingzi competing with women, Yihuan turning yandere, and A'Ruo leading the whole harem in a martial arts brawl] You don't need to have watched the show to enjoy this. It's easy to follow! A'Ruo returns to the year before Ruyi leaves the Cold Palace, determined to clear her name, support Yanwan, face-slap Ruyi, and crush the scumbag! Betraying her mistress for glory? “Your Majesty, I sent Ruyi to the Cold Palace to protect her!” 6.2kReads9.4Score59014d adds
- 16 Film and TV Crossover: Reborn Supporting Heroines, All of You, Get Lost!! 综影视:女配重生,都给我嘎!! [Villainess Side Characters + Reborn + Face-Slapping + Feel-Good + Episodic] 1. Huanbi: They all say I’m the daughter of a disgraced official and don’t deserve this. No problem. I’ll expose the truth, and Zhen Huan will be the daughter of a disgraced official too~ 2. Yixiu: I thought we were both born to concubines and could understand each other, but you got involved with my legitimate elder sister. Well, I couldn’t help falling for your legitimate elder brother either~ 3. Wenyi 4. What if the 3.1kReads8.2Score11814d adds
- 17 Film and TV Crossover: The Reborn Supporting Actress Saves Herself 综影视:女配重生后的自我救赎 A story about saving the supporting female characters from various TV dramas and giving them the happy endings they deserved. The stories are rewritten and continued according to the author's ideas. Writing isn't easy, so if you enjoy it, please add the book to your shelf. Thanks for your support! My Lucky Star: Ou Yaruo x Zhong Tianjun (the setup differs a little from the TV series) Story of Yanxi Palace: Er Qing x Fu Heng Because of Meeting You: Zhang Yuxin x Li Yunzhe New My Fair Princess: Fr 8.2kReads8.1Score21514d adds
- 18 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Hailan Treats the Harem's Ills 如懿传海兰治疗后宫懿症 Content warning: The heroine, Daru, gets put through the wringer. No woman-versus-woman rivalry. Every boomerang hits Daru dead on, shattering her delusions of victory until she is completely abandoned by everyone. This is not a story about Hailan becoming a favored concubine. The story unfolds from Hailan's perspective as everyone awakens. Jinyuyan's name is written with the character Yan throughout. Please don't read if that bothers you. Once everyone breaks free from the script controlling th 4kReads9.4Score43314d adds
- 19 Story of Yanxi Palace: Yanwan Gets the Heroine’s Script 如懿传:当嬿婉拿了女主剧本 [Main story and bonus chapters complete] After Yanwan dies, she is reborn on the day she is made a Minor Attendant. This time, she'll kindle the flames of revenge and make everyone who bullied her pay dearly. Jinzhong is reborn at the same time after his death. He hates her with all his heart, yet can't help falling in love with the utterly wicked Wei Yanwan. Both have hearts steeped in malice. Yanwan and Jinzhong are two of a kind, a wicked consort and a treacherous courtier bringing a lurid bl 1.7kReads9.3Score16514d adds
- 20 Empresses in the Palace: Blossoms in Pairs 甄嬛传之花开并蒂 [The cover may be ugly, but the story is a lot of fun. We’ve found each other in this vast sea of books, so why not come in and take a look?] Originally titled My Younger Sister, Yixiu: Helping My Sister Become the Epitome of Imperial Grace, also known as Empresses in the Palace: Flowers Blooming Together The new book Divine Beast Descends: Transmigrated as Consort Hua’s Precious Darling is complete [Transmigrate into a book + historical romance + transmigrate into a TV drama + reborn + born in 2.1kReads8.7Score20314d adds
- 21 Consort Hua Is Reborn: Her Archrival Suddenly Looks Refined and Handsome 华妃重生:死对头忽然眉清目秀 [Main story complete] [Two heroines + mutual affection + love growing over time + Hua Fei and Zhen Huan pairing] [Face-slapping and putting scoundrels in their place] Lady Hua Fei was reborn after striking a pillar. At the Bubble Well, she caught Zhen Huan as she stumbled backward in fright. After being reborn, Lady Hua Fei needed a strategist. But there was clearly no one reliable in Yikun Palace. They were all brave but brainless, and had no idea how to handle the disputes and intrigues at c 8.6kReads9.3Score1k14d adds
- 22 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Lingfei Reborn 如懿传之炩妃重生 Wei Yanwan: Before I was reborn, I worked diligently. After I was reborn, I pretended to be crazy and stupid while working just as diligently. Jin Zhong: Before I was reborn, I was utterly devoted to Mistress Ling. After I was reborn, I gritted my teeth and stayed utterly devoted to Mistress Ling. 3.8kReads9.4Score47414d adds
- 23 Empresses in the Palace: Soft as Jade, Gentle as a Flower 甄嬛传之玉软花柔 My father is a high-ranking second-grade official, and my several older brothers are all prominent figures of the Qing Dynasty. As a modern-day corporate drone, Ye Qingran couldn’t be happier. But disaster strikes from above, and Qingran has no choice but to obey an imperial order and enter the palace. If she’s going in, then Niohuru Qingran is determined to make her mark. Yixiu, sweet-tongued but venomous; Nian Shilan, arrogant and domineering; Zhen Huan, dripping with false sweetness... They’l 4.9kReads9.0Score27114d adds
- 24 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Graceful as the Moon 如懿传:亭亭似月 [Completed] In the palace, the consorts’ foremost task is to win the emperor’s favor. No matter their rank or how low their methods, all that matters is achieving their goal. Yanwan was once a maid in the Fourth Imperial Storehouse. Innocent and lively, with captivating beauty, all she wanted was to marry her childhood sweetheart, Ling Yunche. But her flower-like face made others wary of her, and she suffered three years of humiliation without anyone offering a helping hand. So she took matters 1.9kReads9.4Score17914d adds
- 25 Empresses in the Palace: Fourth Master Is Reborn as the Fourth Prince 甄嬛传之四爷重生四大爷 When the historical Yongzheng Emperor lost his chance to be reincarnated due to a twist of fate, he was instead reborn into the body of the Fourth Prince in Empresses in the Palace. What will he do? 1. Live another life? What a bargain! 2. A first love? A passionate affair? True love? A substitute? Love, schmove. Let them all compete for my attention! As long as you don't work yourself to death, keep working yourself to death. The stage is set for a grand career. If you can handle the grind, com 7kReads9.2Score48114d adds
- 26 Unbending: An Lingrong 不折枝:安陵容 After ten years in the imperial palace, An Lingrong was weary in body and soul. When she gave up on life, she truly wanted to turn into a wisp of smoke, drift away beneath the blazing sun, and never ask for another life. This world was just too cruel. Whether through Heaven’s mercy or a twist of fate, her weary soul awoke centuries later, carrying its memories. A loving family and a tolerant society slowly healed the small but searing wounds in her soul. After achieving success and fame, sh 13.7kReads9.0Score1.8k14d adds
- 27 Empresses in the Palace: Lingrong Is Reborn and Becomes the Empress Dowager 甄嬛传之陵容重生做太后 Her dream of becoming a beloved imperial consort shattered, An Lingrong returned to the age of sixteen, before the selection of palace women. No longer weighed down by an illusory father-daughter bond. No longer blinded by the false favor of the imperial harem. In the end, she would forge her own path to becoming Empress Dowager. 6.3kReads9.0Score54314d adds
- 28 The Villainess in the Harem Starts with Empresses in the Palace 后宫恶女从甄嬛传开始 [Complete] [A new book is underway, still starting with An Lingrong] Self-interest + villainess + Qing palace + palace intrigue + reborn + wish fulfillment + going mad + wild imagination + plot analysis + crossing between TV worlds Supporting characters, cannon fodder, empresses, maids, eunuchs, and palace maids from Empresses in the Palace are reborn or transmigrate into TV dramas Content warning: [This story portrays Zhen Huan negatively. She is almost always a villain here, so proceed with ca 10.1kReads8.2Score43414d adds
- 29 When An Lingrong Slays Her Way Through Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 当安陵容杀穿如懿传 An Lingrong: The meticulous and ruthless Sister An is back! Going from palace maid to empress dowager will be a piece of cake! . After being reborn, An Lingrong never expected to end up in Qianlong's harem. But this place is nothing like she remembers! (The Story of Ruyi and Empresses in the Palace don't share the same continuity, so this is more like a parallel new world.) · The older sister she wronged all her life has been possessed by an old woman who does nothing but stir up trouble. Go en 12.5kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds
- 30 Empress Lingyi: Yanwan, Give Me Back the Fortune You Stole 令懿皇后嬿婉:夺走的气运还给我 [Story of Yanxi Palace fanfiction + lots of Ying Zhong pairing + sweet, satisfying happy ending + angst for Ruyi] Formerly titled: Empress Lingyi Yanwan: Give Me Back the Fortune You Stole No rivalry between women. No Ruyi-syndrome, and there are also warm sisterly moments, but revenge will be served without mercy. Reborn, Wei Yanwan thrived, avoiding every mistake that had once given her away. Together with Jinzong, who had also been reborn, she tore away Ruyi's hypocritical mask and reclaimed 8.3kReads9.6Score1k14d adds
- 31 The Rose Beauty of Empresses in the Palace 甄嬛传之玫瑰美人 Must-read warnings before you start! 1️⃣ The heroine is brainless, a pure, pretty vase, and she will not get smarter. Read carefully before you dive in!! I said she won't change!! Anyone who comes in just to insult me gets blocked. 2️⃣ Fans of Huan, Lingrong, or Yixiu should probably skip Volume One. If you finish it and still come to my comments to run your mouths, you'll all get blocked. Don't come here to annoy me. 3️⃣ Aside from Volume Two, none of the other volumes start out with the hero d 17.6kReads9.4Score67314d adds
- 32 Film and TV Crossover: When the Femme Fatale Becomes a Cannon Fodder 综影视:当祸水穿成炮灰后 A Noble Consort Who Raises Her Children with Sense in a New World What changes when the beauty who brought disaster to the realm, from Feng Huo Xi Zhu Hou's stories, transmigrates into a cannon-fodder character? World 1: Beauty Without Tears, Huang Taiji x Xiao Yu'er (Complete) World 2: Empresses in the Palace, Kangxi x Yixiu (Complete) World 3: Story of Yanxi Palace, Consort Shun (Complete) World 4: The Story of Minglan, Molan (Complete) World 5: Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, Yihuan (Complet 14.1kReads8.9Score49614d adds
- 33 A Journey Through Film and TV: Crossing Paths with the Child-Giving Goddess 综影视之杠上送子观音 No gender swaps. Don’t write them, and please stop bringing it up in the comments. I can’t accept it. 1. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 1. Lu Muping 2. Consort Ke 3. Chen Wanyin 4. Fuca Langhua 5. Bai Ruiji 6. Hailan 2. Empresses in the Palace 1. Shen Meizhuang 2. Ulanara Yixiu 3. The Story of Minglan 1. Sheng Molan (ongoing) 4. Serenade of Peaceful Joy 1. Miao Xinhe 5. Qing Dynasty transmigration 1. Empress Hesheli 6. Dream of the Red Chamber 7. Bu Bu Jing Xin: Fourth Prince’s Consort 9.8kReads8.7Score13214d adds
































