Novels like The Empress Is Sweet and Innocent, and the Emperor Raises Her to the Top
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- 1 I’m Already a Concubine, So Who Dares Talk About Love? 都做妾了，谁还敢谈情说爱啊 [Household intrigue + clear-headed heroine + devoted love later on] (Also known as: As a concubine, all she wants is to keep her head down and live a healthy life) Song Chenchen, born to a farming family, suddenly becomes the lowest-ranking concubine in Prince Chen’s household. The secondary consort makes things difficult for her, the concubines trip her up, and the other maids are jealous. With no powerful family to back her, Song Chenchen knows that to get by in the inner court, she must keep 342Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 2 Framed While Bearing a Child for the Legitimate Heir? She Seizes the Phoenix Throne and Imperial Power 替嫡姐生子被害？她夺凤位夺皇权 The rating is low since it just started, but it should go up later~ [Palace intrigue / reborn for revenge / not a chaste couple / devoted only to her later on / the heroine only loves power] In her previous life, Song Shuyao gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, for her elder legitimate sister, the empress. But her sister turned around and sent her to the family's brothel, where she was tortured to death. Song Shuyao died with a grievance she could not let go. Reborn, Song Shuyao resolved to u 107Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 3 The Lady Consort Has a Rebellious Streak, and the Ascetic Crown Prince Falls for Her Step by Step 良娣一身反骨，禁欲太子步步沦陷 [Both leads are each other's only partner + Devoted romance + Comedy + Light, fluffy sweetness] Liu Qingqing, a rookie police officer from the 21st century, opens her eyes and nearly cracks the Crown Prince's skull. To stay alive, she plays dumb while secretly being clever, seduces him in the Eastern Palace, and gradually turns the cold, abstinent Crown Prince into a soft-hearted lover. Excerpt 1: The Crown Prince glares at the sulking woman. He can hardly eat or sleep, while this heartless litt 246Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 4 Every Time the Consort Courts Death, the Tyrant Cleans Up After Her 宠妃每次作死，暴君都在善后 [Doted on from the start + both leads are romantically inexperienced + a tyrant in public, a puppy in private + silly, easily startled heroine who grows over time + a little palace scheming + both leads are reborn later; skip if this bothers you] [Mad, proud young tyrant VS witty, growth-minded favorite consort] Bad news: Shen Shiling has transmigrated. Good news: She’s the tyrant’s most beloved consort. - The emperor, Jing Yansheng, is said to have slaughtered countless people. When his gaze t 1.2kReads8.2Score15914d adds
- 5 The Noble Consort Is Arrogant and Overbearing! The Emperor Spoils Her 贵妃她嚣张跋扈！是陛下宠的 (Both leads are faithful to each other + a romance that begins in childhood + a crafty, spoiled, mischievous consort + the emperor's sole favorite in the harem) A lovesick emperor × a sweet, delicate young consort Hua Fuyue is the illegitimate daughter of a low-ranking fourth-grade official in the capital. She is so low-born she can't even get into the circle of noble young ladies, yet the Crown Prince has kept her by his side in the Eastern Palace since she was ten. Everyone in the capital know 15Reads—Score314d adds
- 6 Reborn, the Beloved Consort's Arrogance Doubles 重生后宠妃跋扈加倍 In the 18th year of the Xuanwu reign, fifteen-year-old Song Qingchen married the Crown Prince, Jun Zhiheng, as a secondary consort, following the Empress's decree to help her elder sister. After the late emperor passed away, Crown Prince Jun Zhiheng ascended the throne. In the first year of the Xuanhe reign, Crown Princess Song Wanli became Empress and moved into Fengyi Palace. Her younger sister, Song Qingchen, won the emperor's favor, was made a consort, and moved into Zhaoyang Palace. Song Qi 1.2kReads—Score9214d adds
- 7 After the Princess Consort Died, the Obsessive Prince Turned Dark 王妃死后，偏执王爷黑化了 [Angsty romance + the male lead’s pursuit after losing his wife + the second male lead gets the girl + unconventional feel-good story after being reborn] Jun Moli returned to Chang’an. The first thing he did was marry that heartless, barking cur, then torment her in every way imaginable. She spat blood onto his bright yellow imperial robes. With her dying breath, the last thing she saw was his cold, loveless face... After she was reborn, the truth came to light, only for her to marry someone els 25Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 8 Forced into a Political Marriage: The Princess Rules the Imperial Harem 被迫和亲后：公主在后宫霸道横行 [Not a Pure Couple + Harem Intrigue + Favored by the Emperor + Feel-Good Revenge + Not a Kind-Hearted Heroine + A Male Lead Who Indulges Her] (The heroine is willful, domineering, and arrogant, but knows how to put on an act in front of the male lead.) Yu Qingwan * Wei Jingzhao Just after Yu Qingwan came of age, the first imperial decree she received appointed her a princess and ordered her to marry into Great Yan for a political alliance. Her childhood sweetheart was also going to marry someone 250Reads—Score10214d adds
- 9 The Beautiful Concubine Wins the Emperor’s Heart and His Favor 侧妃貌美勾君心，一朝入府得盛宠 [Just Released: Female-Oriented Transmigration + Fake and Real Heiresses + Household and Palace Intrigue + Spirit Spring Space + Devoted Love in the Later Chapters + Not Both Pure] Li Qingwan transmigrated into the true daughter of the magistrate of Furong County, who had been switched at birth by her wet nurse. Both heiresses had reached marriageable age. The fake heiress, Li Baozhen, had been groomed for years to enter the palace as a candidate for the imperial selection, while the real heires 90.6kReads8.1Score10.8k14d adds
- 10 Palace Intrigue: I Became the Emperor’s Favorite by Grinding Through My System 宫斗：我靠内卷系统卷成宠妃 Su Ranran, a modern-day office drone, transmigrates into the harem of an ancient dynasty as a lowly palace candidate. At first, all she wants is to keep her head down and stay alive. Then she unexpectedly gets bound to the [King of Rat Race System]. The System tells her that the only way to survive in the harem, and maybe even live well, is to outwork everyone! Hone her skills, compete for the emperor’s favor, climb the ranks, and crush every rival! And so Su Ranran begins her “rat race” in the 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 My Short-Tempered Childhood Sweetheart Relies on His Majesty to Win the Palace Battles 小青梅脾气炸，宫斗全靠陛下撑腰 Lingyi, the fallen noble daughter of the Marquis's household, is summoned to the palace. Everyone assumes Lingyi is a frail beauty who receives little favor and will wither away quickly in the inner palace. Who knew that just three days after entering the palace, she would show her true colors? When she loses her temper, she gives no one a pass. Her favorite phrase is: “If you have the guts, Your Majesty, just have me executed!” Looking at the chaos strewn across the floor, Zhong Jing can only s 3.2kReads—Score27114d adds
- 12 The Favorite Consort Wants No Love, Slaughters Her Way Through the Harem, and Claims the Realm 宠妃不入爱河，杀翻后宫坐拥山河 [Court intrigue + heroine focused on her career + two powerful, equally scheming leads + forced possession + doted on exclusively] In her previous life, Jiang Fuyue was supplanted by her half-sister and sent into the palace, while her older brother was torn apart by horses. Reborn just before her legitimate elder brother is wrongfully killed, Jiang Fuyue enters the palace to investigate the case and tear her enemies limb from limb. She has another goal now: win the emperor’s heart, become empres 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Stealing the Emperor's Favor 夺帝宠 "Jiang He is Miss's servant, and always will be." [Strong Female Lead] [Palace Intrigue and Revenge] [Mutual Exploitation] [The Powerful One Falls] Sui Bihua, daughter of the county magistrate of Qiyang County, was famed for her beauty. One day, she caught the emperor's eye, and he ordered her to enter the palace. Within the imperial palace, Sui Bihua plans every step, determined to climb higher by any means necessary. She seems gentle and innocent on the surface, but deep down, she is more ruth 14Reads—Score214d adds
- 14 A Young Official’s Daughter Is Sent to the Prince’s Manor as a Concubine 小官女被指进王府做侍妾 [Palace and household intrigue + raising children + foodie heroine + everyday family life + heartwarming] Shen Wanyi, the daughter of a minor sixth-rank official, is suddenly assigned as a concubine to the Third Prince, Yuchi Heng, who is barely noticed at the royal court. She wants no part in the power struggles and seeks only a peaceful life. But her master dotes on her more and more, until there's no turning back. She doesn't mind being spoiled, but she's even had his child, and the gifts kee 2kReads8.7Score15414d adds
- 15 After Taking the Harem by Storm, the Emperor's White Moonlight Can't Sit Still 重冠后宫后，皇帝白月光坐不住了 [Winning hearts + gradual surrender + System + devoted love in the later half] Su Yuanxi transmigrates into the palace-harem novel Deep Palace Favor, where the System tasks her with winning over the emperor, Xie Yunchen. In the original story, he is a devoted emperor who dotes exclusively on Consort Zhao, Shen Qingge. He leaves the empress’s seat vacant for her and vows, “My heart belongs to one woman alone.” When Su Yuanxi transmigrates into the book, the emperor and consort have been at odds 834Reads8.6Score10014d adds
- 16 The Consort's Business Venture Succeeded, Then She Suddenly Died 宠妃创业已成，却猝然崩殂 [The Two Worlds' Beloved Consort] Liu Yao worked her way up from beauty to imperial consort, becoming the apple of the emperor's eye. One day, the emperor peacefully passed away in her arms, bound for the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. At last, all her hardships had paid off. On his deathbed, the emperor issued an imperial decree allowing her to live at Qionghua Mountain Villa, a palace retreat, instead of remaining in the palace. She now had wealth, status, and freedom. She had it all. A winner a 49Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 17 The Delicate Little Crybaby Makes the Mad Emperor See Red 娇气小哭包，勾得疯批帝王红了眼 [Palace intrigue + fake uncle-niece relationship + coercive love + aloof beauty + surrender + sweet romance + play the pig to eat the tiger] The pampered girl in all of the capital who fears the emperor most is forced into his arms when he’s drunk, only to become the precious one he can’t bear to let anyone touch. The aloof beauty descends from her pedestal just to win a smile from the little crybaby. In Pei Ning’s eyes, Xiao Wang is a cat, and she’s just a mouse that could be crushed at any 7.9kReads—Score1.1k14d adds
- 18 The Prince’s Favorite Concubine Does as She Pleases, and Who Dares Oppose Her with Prince Jin at Her Back? 王府宠妾横着走，晋王撑腰谁敢抖 [A Beautiful, Brazen Favorite Concubine × The Prince of Jin With Eight Hundred Schemes] Liu Zhiyi, the Prince of Jin’s favorite concubine, does whatever she likes and makes trouble for everyone around her. The other women in the prince’s household are mad with envy, while the principal consort can only suffer in silence. Liu Zhiyi, however, knows exactly how a favorite concubine survives: accept the pampering, pass the blame when trouble comes, and let the prince deal with anything that falls fr 9.6kReads8.4Score91914d adds
- 19 The Phoenix Rules the World: The Meng Wan Chronicles 凤临天下，梦绾记 Meng Wan, the daughter of a sixth-rank official, was selected for the palace thanks to her talent and beauty, and initially received the title of Answering Lady. After Emperor Huang Shichen unexpectedly favored her for two nights in a row, he promoted her to Noble Lady. Her sudden rise to favor earned her the envy of the entire harem. When the concubines set a trap to frame her, Meng Wan saw through it. Her secret investigation uncovered a shocking truth: Prince Yin, Jin Minyu, was the heir favo 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 After the Late Emperor's Death, the Consort Marries the New Emperor! 先帝驾崩后，娘娘她嫁新皇了！ [A beguiling beauty coaxes an aloof beauty down from her pedestal + The heroine has a romantic past, the hero does not + A chaste emperor who loses his head over a pretty face × A delicate, charming, pampered concubine who is his ideal woman] As the daughter of a low-ranking official and a minor branch of the Hongnong Yang clan, Yang Yuemian grew up unloved by both her father and mother. In his later years, the old emperor became obsessed with beauty. During a selection of consorts, Yang Yuemia 159Reads8.1Score1414d adds
- 21 Jade-Soft Pastry 玉团酥 Also known as The Survival Guide of a Palace Hothouse Flower [Female transmigrator who plays the pig to eat the tiger X scheming, calculating emperor] [Palace intrigue + raising a child + food + sweet romance + both leads are smart] After transmigrating and being forced to become a consort, Su Su always follows the professional code of conduct for a delicate little flower with no family status, talent, virtue, or connections: lie flat and look beautiful. In practice, that means eating, drinking, 58Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 22 The Finest Branch of Spring 独占春风第一枝 Shen Tangxi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Jingguo’s household, was gentle and dignified. One day, she entered the palace after being selected as a consort. She never competed for favor, vied for attention, or formed factions. But the most formidable people in this world have never been the ones who bare their claws. They are the ones who act without making a sound. While others fought to outshine one another, he loved most the sight of her grinding ink with her delicate hands and quiet 13.7kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds
- 23 The Alluring Concubine and Her Possessive, Chaste Lord 腰软侍妾超会撩，禁欲王爷掌中娇 In her previous life, Feng Mingxian used her beauty to get her way, battling concubines and princess consorts, and bewitching the prince to squeeze money out of him for her family. But she went too far. Though she basked in unrivaled glory, she met a gruesome end on the prince’s bed. Her mother was bled dry by her uncle and aunt before they drove her from their home. Feng Mingxian was tossed onto a mass grave wrapped in a broken mat. When she opened her eyes again, Feng Mingxian knew her place a 74Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 24 The Idle Imperial Consort: The Art of Winning by Doing Nothing 咸鱼太妃：躺赢的自我修养 —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Lazy Noble Consort Is Slacking Off Again Today 咸鱼贵妃今天也在摆烂 Capybara spirit Xie Manman failed her tribulation and transmigrated into the role of a spoiled consort. She went from pouting with jealousy every day and revolving around the emperor to doing nothing but eating, sleeping, and daydreaming. When she stopped acting up, Yu Wenchen found himself at a loss. Now he follows the imperial consort around all day. “You want us to be together for life, just the two of us? I'll give you that! How about you spend the night with me?” 92Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Did the Wicked Cousin Steal Her Gratitude? The Emperor Loves Her Even More 恶毒表妹冒领恩情？陛下他更爱了 [A spoiled, dramatic airhead beauty x a seemingly gentle but secretly twisted, possessive emperor | Not each other’s first | Doted on from the start | Coercive love] When Shen Shuwan wakes up, she discovers she’s the emperor hero’s cousin and destined to become his Noble Consort. The good news: she’s landed in a face-slapping, villain-punishing story. The bad news: the one getting punished is the emperor, and the one getting slapped in the face is her, Noble Consort Shen! In the story, the heroi 102.3kReads8.8Score18.8k14d adds
- 27 Who Says His Majesty Has No Heart for the Harem? The Empress Is His Only Favorite Every Night 谁说陛下无心后宫娘娘她夜夜独宠 [Spoiled Empress × Emperor Who Favors Her] [Exclusive Devotion from the Start + Heroine Is a Master Manipulator + Hero Favors and Protects Her Without Reason] Chu Qingyan was a celestial being reborn into the mortal world. In this life, he was supposed to have a harem of wives and concubines, a house full of children and grandchildren, and a perfect life. But he never expected Jiang Wanning to come along and change everything. The empress? Gone. The concubines? He wanted none of them. Even fate 521Reads—Score10314d adds
- 28 The Dark Moonlight's Guide to Cultivation: The Domineering Prince Forces His Love on Her 黑月光修炼手册，霸道王爷强制爱 Su Zhaoyu is a fine young person from the 21st century. While helping someone one day, she unexpectedly finds her soul transported to another world. Carved beams and painted rafters? A life of luxury? Su Zhaoyu just wants to flip the table! The original owner's memories are full of one mess after another She meant to give up and enjoy life, but there's always some fly buzzing around her. With no other choice, Su Zhaoyu starts a side quest to take down the scumbags, only to accidentally trigger t 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Transmigrate into a Book: The Bewitching Concubine's Rise to Power 穿书之娇媚良娣上位记 [Transmigrate into a book + palace intrigue + winning hearts + devoted to each other + happy ending + no angst + sweet romance] The author isn't very good at writing blurbs, so come on in and take a look. Prince Shen Qingchen made a name for himself at a young age, with a calm and decisive nature. At twelve, he was already gaining experience in the army. Six years later, he returned gravely wounded. The entire Imperial Medical Academy was powerless to help, and with the Empress on the verge of d 12.9kReads8.1Score1.2k14d adds
- 30 The Eastern Palace’s Lovely Beauty Is So Sweet, the Crown Prince Spoils Her to His Core 东宫美人乖媚，太子殿下娇宠入骨 [Charming, weepy, airheaded beauty tames an eccentric crown prince] A month after Yu Jinhuan entered the palace, she had already become the emperor’s favorite. No one had imagined that the Crown Prince, who had never been given to romance, would dote on someone so completely, sharing every meal and every night with her. The reborn Crown Princess hated her to the core, and the other women in the Eastern Palace saw her as a thorn in their side. Yet Yu Jinhuan not only escaped becoming everyone’s t 9.3kReads8.3Score99614d adds
- 31 The Eunuch’s Too Good at Flirting, and the Crown Prince Loses Control Every Night 通房太会钓，太子夜夜失控 [One devoted couple, 1v1 + ancient romance + palace and household intrigue + reborn for revenge + powerful man falls for her step by step + satisfying, no-frustration story] In her previous life, Yun Chu was the lowliest bedchamber maid in the Eastern Palace. She served the Crown Prince with anxious care, never competing or making demands, only to be poisoned to death with a cup of wine by his future Crown Princess. When she opened her eyes again, she had been reborn on the night she spent with 53.7kReads8.8Score9.5k14d adds
- 32 Legend of the Harem: Yun 后宫之云传奇 [Traditional historical romance + Palace intrigue] In the fifth month of Yongxu, at the imperial selection, Yiyun, the daughter of a county magistrate, entered the palace as a Nineteenth-Rank Lady. See how she first won the emperor’s heart. See how she survived the perilous inner palace. And what will her ending be? 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Stunningly Beautiful Lady-in-Waiting: The Frail Crown Prince Is Addicted to Spoiling Her 良娣美艳无双，病弱太子娇宠上瘾 [Palace and household intrigue + reborn and transmigrate into a book + male lead with a past, pure heroine + wicked heroine + he falls for her and later dotes on her alone + satisfying read] Ye Ningshuang, the Duke's legitimate daughter, is famed as the most beautiful woman in the land. Every frown and smile of hers captivates men. On the eve of her wedding, she has a strange dream. In the dream, she is a hated villainess whose three marriages all end in tragedy. She and Prince Xuan are childhoo 164Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 34 Back Before My Death, the Consort Starts Beating the Emperor 重回死前，宠妃开始暴打皇帝 Bai Hua was a woman who originally lived in a fairy-tale world. Her first fifteen years went smoothly, but at fifteen, she was kidnapped by bandits. Luckily, she survived and even snagged an emperor. And so Bai Hua continued throwing her weight around as a favored consort for thirteen years. The emperor was easily swayed and easy to fool, and she had him wrapped around her finger. If she told him to go south, he would never go west. The other consorts were beneath her feet, and none dared compet 199Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 A Bedchamber Maid? I Earned This Phoenix Crown Myself 通房？这是本贵妃自己挣的凤冠 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 In the Pear Garden 梨园里 [This novel will definitely be completed. If you want to skip straight to the palace intrigue, start with Volume Three.] One act ends and another begins; ask yourself, is a foreign land truly home? On a winter night in the ninth year of Kangxi’s reign, red snow fell over the Li residence in Liaodong. Ten-year-old Li Anyu, known as Yuan-jie, curled up inside a blue-and-white porcelain vat, listening as swords raised by those who sought to overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming shattered the pl 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Lazy Consort Zhaogu Wants to Lie Flat Again Today 咸鱼昭贵妃今天也想躺平 The warm waters of Jiangnan nurture a pampered beauty; the ninefold palace walls imprison Zhaoyang. Xie Zhao is the treasured jewel of the Prince of Zhennan's household and the beloved legitimate daughter of a powerful minister's family. Yet deep down, she's a spoiled, lazy fish who just wants to bask in the sun, sample pastries, and laze away her days in the misty Jiangnan rain. The new emperor, Xiao Zhi, was once a crown prince who received no favor. Now he is a ruler impossible to fathom. His 2.9kReads8.2Score32014d adds
- 38 The Phoenix-Blessed Farm Girl: From Eastern Palace Concubine to Consort 凤命农女：东宫宠妾升职记 [Many Children + Power Struggles + Ensemble Cast + Traditional Historical Romance + Household and Palace Intrigue] [Clever Farm Girl Qiao'er x Crown Prince Xie Yunhe] In the seventh year of Zhaoguang, after one night of imperial favor, Cheng Qiao'er became a concubine in the Eastern Palace. Xie Yunhe asked, “What do you want?” She replied, “I want to survive.” Later, she won wealth and favor all for herself, rising step by step. Xie Yunhe asked again, “What else do you want, my dear?” She replie 192Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Ninefold Spring: The Empress Consort’s Exclusive Favor 九重春：娘娘她独得恩宠 Song Peiqing is the second daughter of the Grand Tutor's household, kept deep within its inner quarters, and the eldest daughter who was mistakenly switched at birth years ago. After more than a decade confined to the estate, one imperial decree sends her by mistake into a gilded cage. Her legitimate elder sister resents her, the women of the imperial harem watch her with wary eyes, and the emperor's heart is as cold as a deep pool. Better to savor a lotus-seed pastry, enjoy the clear rain in th 454Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 40 The Poison of the Imperial Palace Left Me Unwell for Years 深宫荼毒，令我久久不愈 She entered the palace as a criminal slave at the age of eleven, but was fortunate enough to earn the Noble Consort's favor and was assigned to serve the princess. Do you think her life began there? No~ Over the next ten years, she met him. They fell in love, but could never be together. That was only the prelude to her story. When he first became emperor, do you think she reached the pinnacle of her life? Not a chance~ Given her status as a criminal slave and her time spent in the music bureau, 151Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Being a Favorite Consort Means You Have to Hustle! 宠妃这职业，得卷！ Consort Zhen has fallen out of favor in the palace. In the depths of the imperial palace, an emperor's favor is as fleeting as flowing water. Since the current emperor ascended the throne more than a decade ago, beautiful women have come and gone from his harem. Consort Zhen, Ming Wu, seemed to be no more than another fleeting shadow among them. Perhaps the only thing that set her apart was her elder sister, who held a high position. That connection had once been her greatest support, but in her 1.1kReads7.3Score11114d adds
- 42 I Entered the Palace to Win the Emperor's Favor, but He's a Hopeless Romantic 进宫只想谋帝宠，奈何皇上恋爱脑 [The heroine is the most beautiful + Power Fantasy + Sweet Romance and Crushing Villains + Palace Intrigue + The Emperor Devotes Himself to Her Later] Before meeting Su Qingjia, Zhao Jingche was an emperor. After meeting her, he was just a man. Su Qingjia's original plan for her life was to follow her parents' wishes and marry the man they chose. But an unexpected turn of events left her with no choice but to enter the palace, win the emperor's favor, and save her family. She had heard that the 506Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 43 The Phoenix's Shadow Returns to the Palace 鸾影归阙 In the twelfth year of Yongxi, Consort Yun Xiao Wanyun, the emperor’s most beloved, gave birth to a daughter, Liyue, while fleeing after her entire family was suddenly massacred. She died with hatred in her heart. Her maid, Qi Fu’er, took the newborn Liyue into hiding under an assumed name, falling into poverty and living by begging. Thirteen years passed, and Liyue grew into a clever, resilient young woman. But after an accident, a brothel madam tricked her into signing a deed of sale. While fl 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 I Can't Play Palace Politics, but the Emperor Is Softhearted Beneath His Tough Exterior and Kills for Me 不会宫斗？帝王嘴硬心软为我杀疯 (The book has just started getting ratings, so the score will rise later.) [Spoiled, silly consort vs. cold, obsessive emperor] (Devoted to each other + a little angst early on, then doted on exclusively + bittersweet at first, then things heat up fast) In her fifth year in the palace, Jiang Nian had a dream. In it, she was the emperor protagonist’s former cherished love, controlled by the story’s plot. She made a scene at every turn and nearly killed the male lead. In the end, the adopted son s 9.8kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds
- 45 After My White Moonlight Entered the Palace, the Emperor Doted on Me Alone and Made Me Empress 白月光入宫后，帝王独宠我封后 [Mutual Firsts] [Devoted Love] [Love at First Sight] [A Young Emperor with Absolute Power vs. A Beloved White Moonlight Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger] The young emperor had been on the throne for years, holding the realm's power in his hands. His harem was filled with noble daughters from powerful clans, yet he had never favored a single consort, let alone appointed an empress. Everyone in the palace thought the emperor was indifferent to desire. Only he knew the truth: in his heart, he had 54.3kReads8.4Score8.2k14d adds
- 46 The Bold Consort Flirts with the Emperor, and He Begs for Cuddles Every Day 直球贵妃撩帝王，他竟日日求贴贴 [Just got a rating, and it’ll slowly go up from here~ Welcome, everyone!] [Palace intrigue, not an innocent romance] [Sweet romance; the male lead falls early and dotes on her exclusively after about ten chapters] [A clever, brave, strong, stunning beauty who speaks her mind × a clingy, love-struck puppy of an emperor] Shen Chaoying opened her eyes to find herself sitting in the sedan chair taking her to the emperor’s bedchamber. She looked around and nearly fainted on the spot. Thanks for askin 1kReads8.8Score14114d adds
- 47 Be Good, Don’t Cry. I’ll Make You My Empress 乖，不哭，朕让你做皇后 Soft, sweet green-tea black-lotus heroine + kindhearted, compassionate male lead with a hidden edge Shen Chunyi, the third concubine-born daughter of the Marquis of Ning'an's household, is breathtakingly beautiful, soft and winsome, and skilled at seduction. She owes it all to her birth mother, who came from the pleasure quarters. So she has no pride to speak of and can bend with the circumstances. All she wants is to find a way out for herself and her mother. Her legitimate elder sister has spe 2.6kReads7.8Score29514d adds
- 48 Luring the Crown Prince: The County Princess Is Both Cunning and Calculating 钓东宫，郡主她又茶又心机 [Both Leads Are Inexperienced + The Heroine Is a True Green Tea + Supporting Heroine Reborn + Some Regretful Pursuit of His Wife + The Hero Only Loves the Heroine, in Both Lives] Shi Lingyao was an orphan living in the empress’s palace. Her parents had died in the line of duty. Even after she was given the title of commandery princess, she was still subjected to cold stares and learned firsthand how harsh life in the imperial palace could be. For power, and so she would never again be trampled b 2.5kReads6.9Score24614d adds
- 49 The Favored Concubine 良妾 Better to be a highborn man’s concubine than a poor man’s wife. When Zhou Nianxiang came of age to marry, her own mother sent her into the Duke’s estate to become a concubine. Since she couldn’t fight it, she would accept reality. If she had to be a concubine, she would be one everyone envied! There was the principal wife, childless after four years of marriage; the tyrannical old madam’s spoiled grandniece; and the concubine who was to be used as a surrogate. Zhou Nianxiang gave a cold laugh. A 3.6kReads8.2Score37014d adds
- 50 Mists Over the Duke’s Estate 公府烟云 The Scheming Heir of the Prince’s Estate and the Duke’s Youngest Legitimate Daughter When Shao Lingyun was fifteen, her father and brother died in battle, and her mother passed away suddenly. In a single night, she became someone everyone avoided like the plague. After observing a year of mourning, she was also rejected by the family of her childhood sweetheart and fiancé. Even her close friends, with whom she had always gotten along, revealed their true colors, astonishingly declaring that she 240Reads7.4Score10314d adds
