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- 1 Dream of the Red Chamber: The Lin Family's Little Aunt 红楼之林家小姑奶奶 “One is a fairy flower in the Land of Illusion, the other a flawless piece of jade…” “The beauty of Bao Dai lies most of all in its imperfection…” “Miss Lin is petty and sharp-tongued. She chose not to go on living, and that’s why she died young! No one else is to blame.” While Lin Ruqin was searching online for comments about the old adaptation of Dream of the Red Chamber, she came across these vile remarks. She was a devoted fan of Miss Lin, determined to let her shine all on her own. Bes 466Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 2 Dream of the Red Chamber: Reborn as Daiyu’s Aunt, Waiting to Become a Widow 红楼：穿成黛玉姨妈，坐等守寡 Awakening inside a bridal sedan, she is shocked to discover that she has become Lin Daiyu’s own aunt! Jia Mei inherits the portable space and memories left behind by the original owner, and from then on lives the life of a widow watching the events of Dream of the Red Chamber unfold from the sidelines. She has money, free time, and power. Life couldn’t be better 3.8kReads8.3Score29714d adds
- 3 Transmigrating into the Red Chamber: No One Dares Cross the Lin Family's Aunt 穿越红楼之林家姑姑惹不起 After an unexpected transmigration into Dream of the Red Chamber, she becomes Lin Daiyu's aunt. Lin Yuhuan knows the plot by heart, has a System space at her side and her future husband in hand. Next, she... dotes on Lin Daiyu! Lin Yuhuan says: Get lost. Men only slow me down when I'm drawing my blade (to dote on Lin Daiyu). A certain prince: Is that so? (meaningfully) Lin Yuhuan: ... (Come any closer and I'll smash your head in.) Note: The author takes suggestions, so you decide!!! 873Reads6.6Score10314d adds
- 4 A Concubine's Marriage to Lin Ruhai in Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼之庶嫁林如海 After transmigrating into the Dream of the Red Chamber, Jia You became a daughter of the Rongguo House and the illegitimate elder sister of Jia Min. Who knew Jia Min would be reborn and make a fuss about breaking off her engagement? Jia You: “...Oh, boy!” Seeing everything on the verge of falling apart, Jia You volunteered. “How about I marry him instead?” 2.7kReads8.4Score25214d adds
- 5 Dream of the Red Chamber: A Modern, Plain-Language Edition 【红楼梦】现代日常白话版 This version follows the People's Literature Publishing House edition and stays highly faithful to the original. [Nothing will be cut just because the plot is boring.] It is basically translated sentence by sentence. I’ve also written personal comments and deductions. They are impartial and make no distinction between main and supporting characters. So whether you’re a Dai fan, a Chai fan, or anything else... [If you like taking sides based on personal bias, read with caution.] [Comments and de 7.6kReads7.4Score60714d adds
- 6 Qing-Dynasty Transmigration into Dream of the Red Chamber: The Lin Family Concubine Lies Flat 清穿红楼林家小妾躺平了 Song Lanxi, a wealthy young lady from the modern era, became a favored concubine in the Lin household because the principal wife had been unable to conceive for years. She only wanted to eat well, live comfortably, protect her family, and enjoy a carefree life. Who would have thought that years later her son would pass the imperial examinations, her daughter would enter an imperial prince’s residence, and she herself would become a revered matriarch? 4kReads8.7Score27914d adds
- 7 Dream of the Red Chamber: The Rise of the Lin Family 红楼：林府崛起 The fifth year of Zhide. Winter. Heavy snow. Lin Yun stopped his carriage, dismounted, and strode into the Lin residence, home of the Salt Commissioner of Lianghuai. Looking at Lin Daiyu, still a little girl, Lin Yun said earnestly, “Don't be afraid, Daiyu. Your big brother will be here for you.” Lin Daiyu thought, This poor relative who's come to sponge off us sure knows how to put on airs. 1.9kReads8.0Score12014d adds
- 8 Dream of the Red Chamber: I Became Lin Daiyu's Eldest Sister-in-Law 红楼之我为黛玉长嫂 Please read the synopsis before you start! (I mean it: this story is all made up, has no logic, and I don’t recommend reading any further. Thank you.) P.S. The timeline differs from the original, and the story has a strong personal bias!!! There are also way too many original additions!!!! Dream of the Red Chamber is available on this site for free. If you think this is poorly written, you can read Dream of the Red Chamber instead. You can also just swipe away! Please don’t come here looking for 3.6kReads9.2Score27814d adds
- 9 Dream of the Red Chamber: Lin Daiyu's Brother Is No Easy Target 红楼：黛玉兄长不好欺 Lin Xi, a star employee of the quick transmigration bureau, agrees to help a friend solve a problem. Unexpectedly, she ends up helping him complete a quick transmigration mission in Dream of the Red Chamber. Lin Xi becomes Lin Chen, and from then on begins the arduous journey of helping her family break away from the Jia household and her younger sister Daiyu escape that wretched rock. Lin Xi (Lin Chen): Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, staying alive comes first! Lin Daiyu: Brother, where are you g 2.8kReads9.0Score23814d adds
- 10 Dream of the Red Chamber: The Swapped Marriage 红楼之换嫁 [Extra: A Republican-Era Version of Dream of the Red Chamber: A Swapped Marriage] is now available. 2026/10/15 The reborn seek to change their fate; those who transmigrate seek to stay alive. Jia Min has been reborn. Remembering everything from her previous life, just before she died of illness, she received a letter from Jia Yan. It said that General Wu had been made a First-Class Defender of the State and appointed Vice Minister of War. Jia Yan even mocked her for being past fifty and still 3.8kReads7.7Score21914d adds
- 11 Jia Min Reborn: Revenge for Her Daughter 贾敏重生，为女复仇 [Reborn + revenge: The Jia family is in ruins, but what does that have to do with me, Madam Lin?] In her previous life, after Jia Min died, her soul lingered. She watched with her own eyes as the Jia family used her daughter's money and pushed her step by step toward her death. Endless regret and pain gnawed at her day and night. She blamed herself for failing to see people clearly and for trusting those wolves in human clothing. Who would have thought that Heaven would grant her a chance to be 4.5kReads8.8Score56314d adds
- 12 The Protagonist of Dream of the Red Chamber Breaks Down, and I Get Rewards 红楼主角破防，我就能拿奖励 Shi Xin, a modern office worker, transmigrates in his sleep into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber. He becomes Shi Xiangyun's own brother. Determined to keep himself and his sister from meeting the same tragic fate as in the book, Shi Xin resolutely betrays the aristocratic faction. He'll use the blood of the noble houses to dye his official sash red. Shi Xin obtains a System that rewards him for inflicting psychological damage on the main cast of Dream of the Red Chamber. To get bigger and 1.4kReads6.9Score11514d adds
- 13 Reborn as a Volunteer Soldier's Family Member 重生为志愿军家属 Reborn, Lin Daiyu demands the assets her father, Lin Ruhai, left behind, only to find that the Jia family has already used them. To save face, Grandmother Jia has no choice but to make Daiyu the principal wife and demote Baochai to a concubine, setting off a bitter feud of envy and jealousy. Eventually, both Baochai and Daiyu grow weary of this unrest and agree to transmigrate through time and space a second time. In the 18th year of the Republic of China, Lin Daiyu is born into a hardworking fa —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Dream of the Red Chamber: Waiting to Become a Widow and Raising Daiyu 红楼：坐等守寡，抚养黛玉 “The Jia family are no good, sister. You shouldn’t get into that sedan chair!” And so a fine private sedan chair appeared before Daiyu. “They’re just a bunch of spoiled brats, and they still have the nerve to brag? How shameless!” Baoyu, who was about to take her hand, was kicked away out of nowhere. “That old lady is so hypocritical. If you care about Daiyu, why didn’t you even bring her a welcoming gift?” Jia Mu winced and dug into her private savings to give Daiyu a gift. Daiyu likes her 5.3kReads9.1Score70214d adds
