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- 1 Crafting a Phoenix: From Consort Jin to Empress Dowager 匠心谋凰：从瑾嫔到太后 [Palace intrigue, alternate setting, a vast harem with many ranks, not a one-on-one favorite, most characters are clever and ruthless, a few are reckless fools, and the heroine stays clear-headed from beginning to end. A satisfying story with a touch of ensemble cast.] Tang Yuan is the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Works, sent into the palace by her father as a lucky charm to prove his loyalty. But that’s fine by her: Her ambitious and capable father earns her steady promotions in the e 1.2kReads8.0Score13514d adds
- 2 The Women of the Imperial Harem 后宫里的女人 Lin Lishang starts out as a First-Rank Consort, with wealth and an illustrious family background. The ridiculously handsome scumbag emperor dotes on her, so it’s hard not to slack off, sir. But the others don’t see it that way. The palace-intrigue version: The empress, born to a noble family and firmly established in her position; the Noble Consort, backed by a father with an army of two hundred thousand; the Virtuous Consort, the empress dowager’s beloved niece; the tragic beauty Yue Consort; 1.2kReads8.2Score11714d adds
- 3 Parting with Dreams 与梦离 [Harem Intrigue + Reborn + Political Scheming + Plot-Driven + Ensemble Cast + Serious Drama + Historical Romance] Prologue: Late at night, a sudden downpour began. The jade orchid by the bed gave off a captivating fragrance, as bewitching and hard to resist as the lovely woman in his arms. Urgent knocking sounded outside the bedchamber, accompanied by Eunuch Li's voice. “Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened! Consort Yao jumped into a well and took her own life!” “What!” The emperor's he 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 A Royal Concubine 皇家妾室 [The heroine does not transmigrate, has no golden finger, and is not the sole object of the prince’s favor. He may favor her more later on. Read with care if that bothers you.] Qiao Weiyue was born into a merchant family. Because of her beauty, she was presented to Prince Jin as a concubine. She knew her place. The prince would never favor her alone, and she couldn’t compete with noblewomen who had powerful families and plenty of tricks up their sleeves. So she could only cling tightly to Prince 7.1kReads8.4Score82314d adds
- 5 The Consort Rises in the Palace by Mastering a Special Sleeping Technique 凭借特殊睡觉技巧，娘娘宫斗上位 Not a faithful-couple romance! Not a faithful-couple romance! She doesn't love the Emperor! Entertainment-industry superstar Liu Qianqian transmigrates one day into the body of an unfavored palace concubine, only for a reborn, unknown supporting character to make it her mission to kill her! To stay alive, she has no choice but to fight for the Emperor's favor and climb the ranks. What to do about the reborn supporting character? No need to panic. Her Highness has a knack for sleeping: men can't 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Transmigrated Woman’s Legendary Path to Becoming Empress 穿越女之皇后的传奇之路 Empress Ye of the Great Zhou's Zhaohua era was Emperor Jinghe's second empress and the mother of Emperor Yuanshun. Ye Zhaoning was the second legitimate daughter of the Duke of Dingguo. From birth, she possessed memories of another life. As the second daughter, she was often overlooked and was not especially cherished by her parents, but she got along well with her sisters. When she was ten, her parents were posted away to serve as officials, and she was entrusted to her maternal grandfather, wh 1.3kReads7.2Score15814d adds
- 7 Shocking! The Lazy Concubine Is Spoiled by the Cold, Distant Prince 震惊！咸鱼妾室被清冷王爷宠翻了 [Only each other, and no one else.] Gu Jiaorong transmigrated into a book, becoming the male lead's doomed concubine. In front of her was the virtuous reborn princess consort, and behind her was the much-adored woman who had transmigrated from another world. Gu Jiaorong was merely an insignificant concubine, and the first one destined to be sacrificed. The princess consort smiled gently at her. “Jiaorong, you’ve served the prince since childhood. Now that I’ve entered the household, it’s only ri 858Reads7.2Score10114d adds
- 8 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
- 9 The Order of the Cold Boat 寒舟令 The day my entire family was executed, I became the sole survivor of the Shen family. Seven years later, I took on the identity of an orphan girl named Chen Zhou and infiltrated my enemy’s residence, the Shen estate, as a maid. They laughed at me for being as lowly as a weed. I laughed at them for being on the brink of death. I wielded medicine as a blade and turned the inner household into a game, throwing the illustrious Shen estate into chaos. Then the powerful official Xie Lin seized me by t 238Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Tell Me, Tell Me, Will History Remember Her Beauty? 知否，知否，青史载红妆 In The Story of Minglan, how did the concubine-born girl who lost her mother at five learn to hide her talents and survive amid bloodshed? No transmigration, no golden finger, no cheat codes. With nothing but patience and restraint, she navigates the rivalry between the legitimate and concubine-born children, plotting her mother's revenge without getting blood on her hands; With nothing but her keen eye, she rises from a back courtyard in the Sheng household to become the matriarch of a marquis' 1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 11 As Long as You Can Act, You’re Bound to Become a Consort 只要演技好，贵妃之位没得跑 Lin Qingyan was the daughter of a marquis. Her father was the Marquis of Ding'an, a prominent figure at court, yet she had none of the fine clothes and luxurious comforts that should have come with her birth. She was merely an unloved concubine-born daughter of the Marquis of Ding'an’s household. A father who ignored the people and affairs of the inner quarters and cared only for his own pleasure; a ruthless legal wife who treated her concubine-born daughters harshly; and a half-sister who wante 1.6kReads8.6Score18614d adds
- 12 From Side Consort to Empress 从侧妃到皇后 [Devoted romance, an official’s daughter VS a favored son of Heaven, sweet, sweet, sweet A scheming, dark-hearted man who fell in love at first sight but stubbornly refuses to admit it!] Wealth and status were what Yao Meier longed for, so she gave herself to the imperial family, where no one believed in true love. Absolute power was Qin Wang’s unchanging pursuit, so he was heartless. See how the scheming “Fox Meier” captures the cold heart of Qin Wang. The story of Emperor Jinggao’s favored Imp 1.5kReads7.0Score10814d adds
- 13 A Laid-Back Life as a Concubine After Transmigrating Into a Book 穿书成为妾室后的咸鱼日常 [Transmigrates into a book] [Everyday child-rearing] [No golden finger] [Not a clean romance, proceed with caution] Lin Siyao never expected that reading a novel would send her straight into the story, as the concubine of Prince Qin, Zhao Hanqian, who died in her bridal sedan before she could even enter his household. In this feudal dynasty, where social ranks are rigidly enforced, Lin Siyao has heard that another transmigrator was branded a demon and burned to death. She doesn't dare entertain 4.2kReads8.7Score27514d adds
- 14 Have a Child! Get a Raise! Become Empress Dowager! 生子！加薪！当太后！ [Transmigration + Palace Intrigue + A Heroine Who Treats the Concubine Harem as a Career and Becomes Empress Dowager + Support-Only System + Lighthearted Daily Life] One day, Xunzhen transmigrates into the body of a concubine-in-waiting and is utterly apprehensive. The harem is a place where those with low status have no say over their lives, while those with high status become targets for everyone. So she can only set herself one goal: climb to the rank of consort and at least make it into midd 14.1kReads8.7Score95814d adds
- 15 Reincarnated as a Concubine, I Win by Doing Nothing 穿成小妾，咸鱼后直接躺赢 [The heroine is doted on exclusively after entering the household + Effortless household and palace intrigue, all under control + Endless good luck and a carefree ride to victory] Qiao Sutan unexpectedly becomes Prince Wei’s concubine. She has breathtaking beauty but is lazy and content to do nothing. Her only real virtue is her absurdly good luck. Others step in a mud puddle and have a terrible day. She steps in one and accidentally falls into the prince’s arms. Others who trespass into the pal 3.4kReads8.7Score35014d adds
- 16 A Stunning Film Queen Possesses Someone in Another World, Masters Palace Intrigue, and Becomes Empress 绝美影后搞魂穿，玩转宫斗成皇后 [Powerful female lead transmigrates into another person's body + high-IQ palace intrigue + one woman takes on the entire harem + not both leads' first time] A stunning award-winning actress transmigrates into the body of a concubine-born girl who has been drugged with an aphrodisiac and is still expected to enter the palace. Entering the palace would be one thing, but her rank is low. Her rank being low would be one thing, but she has no money either. No matter. Sister Shen knows exactly what sh 227Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 17 So, I’m a Princess in the Back Courtyard of the Prince’s Mansion! 关于我在王府后院当格格这件事！ The primary consort holds her place at the top, unshaken. Secondary Consort Li has children and enjoys the Emperor's favor. Secondary Consort Nian has her family backing her and a beauty that puts flowers to shame. Everyone in the Fourth Prince's household has her own unique qualities and charms. To survive in a household like this, it's easy to dodge an attack in plain sight, but hard to guard against one from the shadows. Better to pick a powerful ally early. Nan Yuying thought she had been ha 1.7kReads8.4Score11214d adds
- 18 The Empress Is Charming and Lively, and Wins the Emperor's Heart 娘娘娇媚灵动，惹得皇上心动 [Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads’ first time + clear-headed heroine focused on living well + doesn’t love the emperor] Xiao Zhaoyuan asked with interest, “What do you usually like to do, my consort?” Cui Qingwan beamed. “I like eating, drinking, and having fun!” Sincerity really is a lethal weapon! Xiao Zhaoyuan couldn’t hold back and burst out laughing. He had never met anyone so genuine. And yet this very genuine woman gradually claimed his heart. But then he realized that she 1.3kReads8.7Score10014d adds
- 19 Her Grace Is Cool and Gentle, and Everyone Loves Her 娘娘她清冷温柔惹人爱 A pure palace-intrigue story, in classical style. No transmigration, no rebirth. The fate of a noblewoman has never been hers to decide. She is Yun Wan, the Chancellor's only legitimate daughter. Her destiny was set from birth: everything she learned was solely to prepare her to enter the palace. Would she willingly enter the palace and fade into obscurity, becoming a pawn the emperor could use to keep the Yun family in check? Or would she carefully maneuver her way into becoming the favorite co 1.4kReads8.4Score11814d adds
- 20 If You’re Not Ruthless as a Concubine, You’ll Never Rise 为妾不狠，地位不稳 [Reborn + Scheming + Ambitious Heroine] Zhao Youyou and her legitimate elder sister were both reborn. In their previous lives, Zhao Youyou married a newly appointed top scholar from a humble family, while her sister became a concubine to Prince Qi. When Prince Qi ascended the throne, her sister became Consort Shu. She should have enjoyed a life of glory, but she couldn’t hold her own against the women in the imperial harem and eventually died in despair. Meanwhile, Zhao Youyou, who had married b 529Reads7.1Score10114d adds
- 21 Phoenix and Luan in the Palace of Tranquility 凤鸾坤宁 [Empress + not a mutually exclusive romance + pure palace intrigue + intelligent characters + bearing a son to seize the throne] Zhao Zhenshu, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wei’s household, married the legitimate second son of the Prince of Jin’s household. She had only wanted to be the principal wife in the inner quarters. But when the Crown Prince rebelled, the emperor simply replaced him. The legitimate second son of the Prince of Jin’s household was suddenly transformed into the lof 2kReads6.9Score16414d adds
- 22 From the Start, All I Had Was a Trash System: A College Girl Takes on the Palace Schemes 开局一个破系统，女大学生闯宫斗 [Household and Palace Intrigue + No Naive Doormat Heroine + Rise to Power + Sweet and Satisfying] Also known as: Everyone Has to Kneel Before Me? A university student who knows palace-intrigue dramas inside out transmigrates, and the empress’s throne is practically in her grasp! She transmigrates into the Forbidden City, only to find herself a lowly palace maid! What a disastrous start. Luckily, she has a System to help her. But you’re saying my ultimate mission is to become empress? Me? Empress 592Reads8.2Score10714d adds
- 23 The Emperor's Favorite: Reborn, I Fight My Way Through the Palace to Become Empress 帝心宠，重生娘娘一路宫斗夺后位 [Palace intrigue only + Not mutually chaste + Clear-headed heroine who pretends to be weak + Devoted hero] In her previous life, after her flesh had been carved away and her eyes gouged out, one man came for her through a river of blood and overthrew the dynasty to avenge her. Reborn, she did everything she could to get by his side. By then, he had become the supreme emperor, while she was just a low-ranking consort. She pretended to be a little white rabbit to avoid the palace’s bloody intrigue 243Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Lazy Concubine Just Wants to Cling to a Powerful Patron, but the Aloof Prince Is Hooked 咸鱼侍妾只想抱大腿，高冷王爷却被钓疯了 (Transmigration / palace and household intrigue / raising a child / doted on exclusively in the later stages / love grows over time / everyday life) Ye Qing, a notorious actress, transmigrates one day into the body of a concubine of Prince Jing, the fourth son of the Great Yue emperor. As a concubine, without the prince's favor, her status is even lower than a maid's. To live comfortably, she decides to cling tightly to the biggest pillar in the prince's manor: the aloof Prince Jing. Ye Qing pre 406Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 25 The Crown Prince Is Alluring, the Powerful Minister Is Wild! The Ruthless Regent Keeps Stealing Him Away 权臣浪太子香！疯批摄政王又爱抢 [Mansion intrigue + rival suitors to groveling repentance + heroine loves no one + scheming, theatrically innocent heroine] Reborn, Qiao Shiyuan has only one goal: use men as stepping stones to get revenge and take control of the marquis's manor. In her previous life, her half-sister slashed her face and beat her to death, while her mother and younger sister met tragic ends. This time, she refuses to bow and scrape. She'll win over her powerful brother-in-law's wandering heart and wield him like —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 A Concubine’s Carefree Days 皇妾咸鱼日常 [Transmigration + alternate setting + lazy, carefree heroine + lighthearted daily life] Overworked office drone Zhuang Yunlan dies suddenly and transmigrates into the body of a young lady from a gentry family in the Jing Dynasty. After more than a decade of living off others and doing as little as possible, she never expects the imperial selection to reach Nan Zhili. A gentry family's young lady instantly becomes a junior consort to the crown prince. Her farming-life plot turns into a palace-int 5kReads8.5Score39214d adds
- 27 Transmigrate: A Cousin's Harem Adventures 穿越之表妹后宫日常 [Everyday life + palace and household intrigue + no golden finger + devoted romance in the later part] Luo Sanghua: She transmigrates and becomes a cousin, only to learn that she is destined to die young. Her goal: survive. Xiang Xiuyu: He thinks he is smarter than all his brothers. His goal: become emperor, and an exceptionally wise and powerful one at that. His goal after that: be an emperor who has Sanghua by his side forever. The palace intrigue isn’t particularly clever, and the romance isn 6.2kReads8.7Score53714d adds
- 28 The Consort Is Coy and Alluring, and Has Her Sights Set on the Throne 娘娘又茶又媚，一心只想上位 [Alternate history + pure palace intrigue + clear-eyed heroine who doesn’t love the emperor] Su Qingyao looks like a delicate beauty, but she is more clear-headed than anyone. In the imperial harem, all she wants is power. Before the emperor, she is the picture of understanding. “Your Majesty is my only support.” “With Your Majesty by my side, I have nothing to fear.” But what she is really thinking is: Thank goodness she made plans long ago. The man before her is the least reliable person of al 164Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 29 A Concubine's Life of Luxury 妾凭宝贵 A twenty-first-century office drone was swept into a vortex while acting bravely to help someone. When she woke, she discovered she had become a disposable concubine, and one already banished to the Cold Palace at that. Shen Mo smiled on the outside, while inside… Looking at the crumbling walls all around her, Shen Mo knew she had a long road ahead. All she could do was roll up her sleeves and get to work! Fortunately, a few months later, she had a little glutinous-rice-ball of a child for compa 4kReads8.9Score22014d adds
- 30 A Brilliant Scheme for the Noble Daughter of Qingchen 清辰似锦嫡女谋 As the youngest legitimate daughter of a duke's household, she should have had a peaceful, uneventful life. But after entering the palace one day, she found herself caught in its treacherous intrigues… 8.4kReads8.2Score69014d adds
- 31 The Beloved Consort Wants to Be a Vixen 宠妃要做狐狸精 A seductive, stunning, ambitious concubine with acting chops × the unruly, arrogant Prince Mu who always has her back and hands her the knife After a palace selection and an imperial edict, Cheng Rong went from being the daughter of a low-ranking eighth-grade official to the lowest-ranking concubine in Prince Mu’s estate, all thanks to her face. Everyone said that if she was going to be a concubine, she had to know her place, be cautious, and keep her head down. Cheng Rong pouted. “Is that so?” 8kReads9.1Score99614d adds
- 32 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 [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
- 33 On the Night Before Leaving the Palace, She Is Forced to Become a Prince's Concubine 出宫前夜，她被迫成为王府侍妾 The story has only just started gaining traction, so its ratings will rise gradually~~ The main story is complete, and the extra chapters are being updated. [Household intrigue + devoted love in the middle and later stages + male lead has a romantic past + no abuse of the heroine] Yue Heng is an inconspicuous palace maid in the harem of the State of Zhao, and is about to leave the palace at twenty-five. She works diligently and saves her money, hoping to open a shop in the capital and live out t 2.5kReads7.3Score20114d adds
- 34 A Harem Palace Survivor's Guide to Living to 120 人在后宫，只想活到120岁 The rating just came out, and it's really low ꈍ◡ꈍ #Quick transmigration heroine + multiple male leads + ends 1v1# Yun Jianxue died. Thanks to her accumulated good karma, she chose to become a civil servant in the Underworld. Calling it civil service is a bit of a stretch. In reality, she travels through various small worlds to complete missions. Along the way, it's inevitable that she attracts a few souls. Yun Jianxue swears: she really isn't doing it on purpose. 1.1kReads8.4Score10014d adds
- 35 The Maid Is Sweet and Scheming, Climbing Her Way to the Top 宫女又茶又媚，一路内卷做娘娘 [They scheme against each other + the male lead has been with other women, while the female lead is chaste + palace intrigue + exclusive devotion later on + marriage before love] The rating just came in. It’ll go up later. The heroine grows over time! She suffers a little at first, but later fights back and gets a major power-up! She was once the cherished jewel of the Jinzhong prefect, raised like nobility. But when her father was exposed for corruption and thrown into prison, she was implicate 265Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 36 Being a Stepmother in a Powerful Family Is No Easy Task, So She Seeks a Better Match Elsewhere 高门继母不好做，她转身另谋高嫁 (Rebirth + bride swap + battling the System + defying fate) In her previous life, Qin Lingyi brought half the Qin family's fortune, amassed through their merchant business, when she married into the Earl of Zhongyong's household as his third wife. Although the earl had a perfect first love, a beautiful and talented second wife, a childhood sweetheart as a concubine, and a cousin he cherished deeply, Qin Lingyi still believed that sincerity would be met with sincerity. She treated her mother-in-l 3.5kReads8.7Score29514d adds
- 37 I Slacked Off Until the End and Became Empress 摆烂到最后，侧妃封后了 In the first year of her marriage to Fu Mingyuan, she was the side consort of a prince. In the second year of her marriage to Fu Mingyuan, she was the side consort of the Crown Prince. In the sixth year of her marriage to Fu Mingyuan, she was an imperial consort. … … After who knew how many years of marriage to Fu Mingyuan, she became empress. Looking back on her life many years later, she had once felt the stirrings of love, once been melancholy and sentimental, and once tried to fight back… S 1.7kReads8.8Score10514d adds
- 38 Transmigrate as a Laid-Back Concubine, Uninterested in Fighting for Favor 穿越之咸鱼妾侍不争宠 [Easygoing + carefree daily life + household intrigue + mind reading] After transmigrating, modern girl Yun Qiao becomes a pitiful orphan in ancient times, living with her maternal aunt's family. Her striking looks catch the eye of the grandmother of the powerful Marquis of Zhennan, who lives in the capital. The old lady takes her in as a favored concubine. The marquis has few heirs, so the old lady keeps sending women into his chambers, one after another. Yun Qiao is one of them. The marquis is 1.7kReads8.7Score18814d adds
- 39 From Palace Maid to Imperial Consort: Her Majesty Is on a Killing Spree 从宫女到贵妃，娘娘她杀疯了 It’s bad enough that she’s transmigrated into a palace laundry maid. Who knew a eunuch would take a fancy to her, too? Jiang Zhiyi decides that lying low in the palace is out of the question. She’ll just have to climb the ladder to success. When a eunuch lusts after her, she sends him to his grave. When the concubines vie for favor, she’ll stop at nothing. Jiang Zhiyi knows the imperial harem is a cutthroat workplace where only the capable survive. The palace is full of deceit and intrigue, 6kReads8.8Score58714d adds
- 40 Spring in the Imperial Palace 宫闱春 [Female Lead in Palace Intrigue + Male Lead in Political Schemes + High-IQ Cast + Beautiful, Unhinged Characters + Ensemble Cast] An alternate-world story. The female lead is highly intelligent, clear-headed, and no lovesick fool. From the moment she enters the palace, Jiang Wanqing knows she will spend her whole life within these walls. She never forgets one thing: she wants to become empress. She also knows that the current emperor, Zhou Qijing, cares only about royal power and dominion. So sh 636Reads8.7Score11214d adds
- 41 My White-Eyed-Wolf Sister and I Were Reborn and Swapped Souls 我和白眼狼妹妹重生后灵魂互换了 A cunning, ruthless heroine versus a twisted, obsessive hero In her previous life, Su Yu'er enjoyed the emperor's favor without end, until Shen Ningyue and the empress conspired to frame her. Reborn, she and Shen Ningyue switch souls. Now in Shen Ningyue's body, she initially plans to pretend they've made peace and team up with Su Yu'er to get revenge. But that plan falls through, so she lies low at Lady Zhaohua's side and stokes conflict in the harem, sowing suspicion between the empress and L 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Green Tea Legitimate Daughter Takes the Harem by Storm 绿茶嫡女卷翻后宫 Su Yunqing was once the neglected legitimate eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household. But she came out on top in the imperial selection and became the only woman bestowed with a title: Lady Rong. There is no true love in the imperial family. A woman is favored in the harem for profit or beauty, nothing more. Su Yunqing intends to use the emperor and become the most powerful woman in the Great Xi Dynasty. The harem has women who think they can share a hundred years of true love with th 74Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 43 Your Majesty, That's Enough! 陛下请适可而止吧！ 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
- 44 On the Jade Couch: The Sickly, Tyrannical Emperor Only Dotes on His Enchanting Queen 枕玉榻：病娇暴君他独宠妖后 (The rating just opened and will rise later.) Devoted romance, sweet pampering, multiple births, and a clear-headed palace intrigue. A naturally fertile, wicked, unhinged beauty and a lovesick male lead who overthinks everything. Jiang Wenyu was merely a lowly concubine-born daughter. Because of her beauty, her legitimate elder sister forced her to enter the Third Prince's household and win his favor, intending to kill the mother after taking the child. Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince saw her k 1.2kReads7.2Score11814d adds
- 45 The Empress Is Alluring and Charming, and Covets the Empress Dowager's Seat 娘娘娇娆柔媚，觊觎太后宝位 [Rebirth + palace intrigue + medical skills + no pairing + doesn't love the emperor] At the age of seven, she was kidnapped in her previous life and became the disciple of a genius physician. But her master coveted the peerless beauty she gradually grew into. After three years of planning, she struck a fatal blow, thinking she was finally free. Then she found the letter her master had left behind... Reborn in a single moment, she changed her fate of being kidnapped and entered the palace. She tr 1.3kReads9.1Score15914d adds
- 46 Don't Be Afraid, Mother. I'll Make You Empress Dowager 母后别怕，孩儿送你上太后之位 Three years ago, Qin Shuran, the legitimate daughter of the Chancellor’s family, was granted an imperial marriage and named Crown Princess. Little did she expect to skip right past being Crown Princess and become empress instead. Qin Shuran smiled faintly. “Just what I wanted.” Now that she had taken the empress’s throne, how could she let anyone else sit on the empress dowager’s? The emperor said, “Shuran is gentle and kind to everyone. She is truly a virtuous empress, fit to rule the inner 525Reads7.0Score10314d adds
- 47 The Empress Is Determined to Rise to the Top 娘娘她立志登高位 Scheming beauty x stern, cold emperor (soul transmigration + palace intrigue + not mutually devoted + eventually his one and only) In the third year of Zhaowu, Wen Zhuohua abandoned the path laid out for her and entered the palace as a palace-selection candidate. She loves wealth, splendor, power, and status. All under heaven belongs to the sovereign, and nothing in this world is more exalted than imperial authority. Once in the palace, she treads carefully in the harem and puts on an act for th 15.3kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds
- 48 The Empress Is Exquisitely Charming: Winning the Palace Battles and Raising a Child to Become Empress 娘娘千娇百媚，宫斗养崽坐后位 [Transmigration + Pure Palace Intrigue + Raising a Child + Clear-Headed Heroine + Focused on Her Career + Light Ensemble Cast] Xie Zhao transmigrates to the state of Beiqi, a country that has never existed in recorded history. When she learns she is to take part in the selection two years later, she begins diligently practicing all kinds of skills. After successfully being selected, her goal is to safely give birth to a prince, raise him into an outstanding crown prince, put him on the throne, a 360Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 49 The Sweet Concubine Never Fights for Favor, Yet the Marquis Can't Help Loving Her 娇妾不争不抢，侯爷偏要爱 In this world, women are at a disadvantage and struggle to survive. Bai Sang is a lone orphan of the lowest rank, with no one to depend on. She’s at the very bottom of the social ladder. Fate is fickle, and she becomes a concubine in a wealthy, powerful household. She knows being a concubine in such a family is no easy thing. But after becoming one, Bai Sang’s life improves considerably: she has food, clothes, and money to spare. She thinks to herself, “Apart from having to deal with that man, i 6.7kReads8.9Score72014d adds
- 50 Yu Wujiao 玉无娇 Palace intrigue + clear-headed heroine + high intelligence and emotional intelligence + not an only-one relationship + no System or portable space + a heroine who grows over time (not a wish-fulfillment story), not blinded by love. After her parents and younger sister are brutally killed, Jiang Yuxin, daughter of a convicted minister, realizes that becoming a favored consort is the only way to change things. At nineteen, the emperor is at an age when he falls easily. He falls for one woman afte 272Reads8.8Score—14d adds
