Novels like A Fragrant Illness, a Sickly Beauty, and Her Spoiled Husband Can’t Keep Up the Act
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- 101 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 12.6kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds
- 102 The More Timid I Seem, the Bolder I Get: I Drive the Villainous Power Broker Wild with Desire 人越怂心越浪，反派权臣被我撩疯了 [A sunny, optimistic heroine who can put on an act anywhere, anytime x a cool, chaste, brooding male lead] Yu Wan transmigrated into a book, becoming the original story's wicked child bride, whose fate was to die miserably at the hands of the male lead. A disastrous start from the start: when she arrived, the male lead's family had already been poisoned by her original self, and she was holding a bowl of poisoned medicine, offering it to the male lead. She heard herself say, “Husband, drink y 289Reads7.4Score10014d adds
- 103 Yan Gui'an 燕归安 “I shall protect this land with my life, and give my heart to you.” Xie Yanci was not always Xie Yanci. To everyone, he was the stray, incorrigible mongrel who had been abandoned far from home. By a twist of fate, the young lady of the Shen family found him and brought him home. After being reunited with his family, he fought his way up from nothing to become the handsome young general renowned throughout the capital. Shen Jing'an had always been Shen Jing'an, but the General's Manor had raised 101Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 104 A Foolish Princess? I Married a Good-for-Nothing Prince and Won Both His Heart and His Fortune 傻子王妃？嫁废柴王爷我财色双收 [Book Transmigration] [No Space, System, or Golden Finger] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One] [Mutual Healing] [Political Intrigue] Chu Yixiao asked furtively, “Xiao Quan, is there any way to prove a man’s innocence?” Xiao Quan replied, “Are you sick? Men have always been allowed to take several wives and concubines. It’s women who have to prove their innocence.” Chu Yixiao wilted. It wasn’t fair! It really wasn’t fair. Why could women prove their innocence, but men couldn’t? For the first t 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 Ancient Ancestor in Another World, Showered with Love 异世先祖，又宠又爱 [1v1 sweet romance + historical fantasy + transmigration + two powerful leads + all-consuming love] Su Xinyue was a lowly gravekeeper whom everyone in the modern world avoided. With her violet eyes, she could see the dead. Si Chen was her “ancestor” from a painting, a prisoner from another world. She risked her life to rescue him from the Ruoshui Realm, where he had been half a step from the Yellow Springs. She never imagined that the “ancestor” she had worshipped for nineteen years would one da —Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 106 My Little Bride, the Overbearing King Has Come to Take You Home 小娘子，霸王逮你回家了 The spoiled young master Zhao Yulang, who had teased Xu Qing four years ago, was back in the capital. Everyone felt a chill for Xu Qing. Back then, why couldn't she have just let him hold her hand? Why did she have to take the matter all the way to the emperor? Well, now look. The spoiled young master had won great honors on the battlefield and become the valiant, battle-hardened King of Chu. Xu Qing thought, That troublemaker is back. I'd better run, or I might not be able to keep my hands to m 1.1kReads8.8Score13414d adds
- 107 The Legend of Doctor Zhi 芷医传 Bai Zhi only wanted to be an ordinary doctor, but fate had other plans: she met Xie Heng, heir to a duke's estate. Xie Heng, heir to a duke's estate and a Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, had never failed to get anything he wanted since childhood. This is a story about a man falling in love at first sight, being captivated by a woman's beauty, and taking her by force. More than that, it is the story of a woman growing through adversity and striving to live for herself. Bai Zhi: “W 6.1kReads8.6Score67614d adds
- 108 The Little Maid's Splendid Romance 小丫鬟的锦绣缘 [The rating may rise once more votes come in, so feel free to take a look] [Fictional dynasty + growing protagonist + a touch of ensemble cast + mostly everyday life + slow burn + romance] Jiang Wei was born into the household of the Marquis of Cheng'en. After passing a series of rigorous selections, she entered the young lady's household as a servant. She studied and grew, eventually becoming the young lady's first-class maid. Later, she fought for and won a chance to have her slave status revo 6.3kReads7.6Score1.2k14d adds
- 109 Enticing Spring 撩春 Shen Lingyi, the daughter of a convicted minister, used a bowl of aphrodisiac wine to climb into the bed of Lord Lu, the Grand Secretary, and became his most favored mistress. Lu Yanting defied an imperial decree and refused to marry anyone else. He showered her with riches, all for the sake of seeing her smile… Sweet trap after sweet trap made Shen Lingyi fall completely in love with Lu Yanting, only for her to discover he had married her because she bore a resemblance to a princess who was al 2.4kReads8.9Score29014d adds
- 110 The Imperial Tutor Pursues His Wife: His Beloved Only Wants Revenge 国师追妻，掌中娇她一心只想复仇 Wei Chen was the tyrant’s most ruthless enforcer. Cold and taciturn, distant and aloof, he struck without hesitation, sentencing entire families to execution and staining his hands with blood. But Mu Yaoyao never expected this cruel, vicious man to be so gentle in private. He gave her a rare tenderness and trust, stirring the darkest, most frenzied possessiveness within her. Everyone who had harmed the Mu family had to die. Anyone who dared compete with her for Wei Chen had to die, too! To keep 8Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 111 The Fate of the Green Hairpin 青簪缘 [Unhinged Male Lead + Forced Love + Fleeing Heroine] Shi Muqing was originally just a modern woman who had transmigrated into another world. Because of the Shi family’s standing at court, she was inexplicably noticed by the Third Prince, Murong Yuan, and drawn into the struggle for the throne among the three princes of Great Qi. She had once sincerely fallen for his tenderness, but she refused to become just one of his many women. When she first entered the palace, she kept making mistakes, hopi 906Reads9.3Score10514d adds
- 112 A Monk’s Mistaken Blessing Brings Rotten Romance, and the Heir Runs Himself Ragged Chasing His Wife 和尚误赐烂桃花，世子追妻跑断腿 The Cui family is buying back imperial officials at exorbitant prices, with rebellion in mind. [Childhood Sweethearts | Bold, Loyal Guard Dog × Spoiled Young Master] “Now, the Cui clan of Chang’an is a distinguished family, and Minister Cui has two daughters who are each more outstanding than the last. The eldest, Cui Lingyi, is gifted in both beauty and talent. She excels at the four arts, and is a celebrated beauty of learning in Chang’an. “As for the second daughter, Cui Lingyue...” “She’s ta 732Reads—Score10314d adds
- 113 Farewell to the Phoenix Throne on a Peony Couch 牡丹榻上辞凤阙 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
- 114 I’m a Princess. What’s Wrong with Having Three Royal Consorts? 我是公主，有三个驸马怎么了？ [Sweet romance + court intrigue + ensemble cast + possessive younger brother + restrained, stoic older brother + no love-triangle angst + everyday life + comedy] (A sweet romance with a gradual build-up. Although the heroine is reborn, revenge is not the focus. Please don't flame if that's not your thing.) Zhongli Yueluo, the beloved heir to the Demon Lord's throne in West Demon Mountain on the Tianyuan Continent, is unfortunately a naive romantic who blindly trusts her older sister and is deepl 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 The Day I Killed My Husband, I Fled to the Ends of the Earth with My Devoted Companion 弑夫当天，我带忠犬亡命天涯 [Unhinged heroine + devoted shadow guard + intense push and pull + political intrigue] On her wedding night, Xie Zhiying kills her beast of a husband, becoming the unhinged black-lotus beauty wanted across the city. During her escape, she picks up Song Lan, a down-and-out shadow guard who is loyal to the death and does exactly as he's told. She warns him coldly, “Don't fall for me. I'll only use you and scheme against you.” He clings to her humbly. “I'll be your blade. I do it willingly.” Wh 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 The Young Assassin Picks Up a Delicate Princess and Treats Her Like His Ancestress 少年杀手，捡个娇娇公主当祖宗 The main story is complete. [No transmigration, rebirth, or System. Pure historical romance. A stormy love-hate relationship at first, then a life on the run. He tries to win her back, but there’s no chance of redemption.] Princess Fu'an Jiang Mingchao of Great Wei was Emperor Wei's only child, cherished above all others and truly second to none. She was as beautiful as an immortal, and everyone said she was gentle and kind by nature. The only time she ever defied convention was when she brough 40.7kReads8.9Score6.2k14d adds
- 117 Reborn as the Young General’s Moonlight 重生成少年将军白月光 [Rating just posted, so don’t judge it yet] [Long-planned scheme + hero competes for her and claims her + scumbag gets his comeuppance] Jiang Wan was captivating and alluring, an untouchable beauty in the capital. In her previous life, she chose a husband at the exam results board and married Shen Qingchen, who didn’t love her. Only as she lay dying did she hear her husband say to someone, “She was nothing but a pawn. If she’s dead, she’s dead.” As she lay dying, the young man she had once trea 5.2kReads8.7Score63814d adds
- 118 After Her Ex-Husband Dies, the Ascetic Prince Starts Seducing Her 前夫死后，禁欲王爷疯狂引诱 [Both leads are devoted to each other + Happy ending, sheltered young lady + Abstinent, calculating prince, light political intrigue + revenge, historical romance] Qing Yue, the only daughter of the wealthiest family in the city, has come of age. But her marriage prospects are awkward. Suitors are lining up to marry into her family, yet they treat her as nothing more than a free bonus with a fortune of ten thousand strings of cash. When she first falls in love, the heir of the marquis’s househol —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 Pampered! The Powerful Chief Minister Claims His Sweet, Obedient Little Fool 娇宠！首辅强势占有乖软小笨蛋 [Cold, twisted, manipulative, and perverse male lead x delicate, soft, teary-eyed, silly beauty female lead] No pirated copies. The official version is on Fanqie, and the whole story is free! [Both leads' first time + pure historical romance + mutual redemption + no love rivals] The male lead carefully schemes his way toward winning her over, but he's a bit of a pervert, okay! Dedicated to sweet romance for a hundred years! Note: The male and female leads are not related by blood in any way!!! 2.2kReads8.9Score23914d adds
- 120 Transmigrating, But I Can’t Escape My Cousin’s Clutches 穿越之难逃表哥缠 Le Yao transmigrated into the body of a down-on-her-luck young lady whose birth mother had died of illness, whose father was unkind, and whose cruel stepmother made her life miserable. Fortunately, she could rely on her maternal grandmother's powerful family. This was a much better life than the one she'd had before, so Le Yao happily accepted the reality of her transmigration. After all, she was an easygoing optimist who could adapt to anything! All she had to do was win her grandmother's favor 2kReads8.9Score21114d adds
- 121 Below, the Clear Waters Run Cold 下有清水清且寒 Steal the dragon and replace it with the phoenix, move flowers and graft trees, all to make a wedding gown for someone else. You could also call it The Eldest Princess's Escape Plan. Even a daughter of the royal family has to deal with the troubles of her family of origin. Qinghe, the only legitimate eldest princess of Dashang, was at the very top from the start. Though, as a woman, she could not ascend the throne, she still earned merit through her support of the ruler, with the talent to serve 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 The Emperor’s One and Only: His Childhood Friend, the Beloved Consort, Reigns over the Harem 帝心独宠，青梅贵妃宠冠六宫 The rating has just come out, and it will keep rising [Traditional historical romance + palace intrigue and household battles + devoted to each other + alternate history + childhood sweethearts] [The female lead isn't a saint, and has a few tricks up her sleeve] [The male lead has a harem early on, but has never slept with any of his other consorts. He dotes exclusively on the female lead, one-on-one] Bai Shuyue, daughter of the Grand Tutor, and His Majesty Mo Xuancheng grew up together as child 9.3kReads6.9Score83114d adds
- 123 An Older Husband and His Young Wife: The Chief Minister's Cherished Darling 老夫少妻，首辅大人的掌心宠 [Sweet romance + heroine refuses to be pushed around + family life + ensemble cast + age gap] In everyone's eyes, she was a worthless pawn. But in his destiny, she was his one and only "unexpected blessing." Shen Zhao lost both her parents, had her marriage prospects ruined, and was forcibly separated from her childhood sweetheart by her mother-in-law. Everyone was waiting to laugh at her, but all they saw was the powerful Chief Minister protecting her like a precious jewel in the palm of his ha 25.2kReads8.5Score2.8k14d adds
- 124 Ashen Tresses 烬绾 Dual rebirth | A battle of identities | Possessive obsession | Mutual salvation | Light political intrigue in an ancient setting | Rekindled love | Quiet depths | Fated sweet romance | Noblewoman of a great clan × Prince of a fallen kingdom In their previous life, he traded his life for her chance to survive. She turned back halfway and burned with his body atop the palace hall. Xie Yu is reborn in the fifth year of Yuankang. On a snowy night in Yandu, she takes in a lone courtier from a fallen 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 The Palace Seal Above, the Lazy Fish Below 掌印在上，咸鱼在下 The manhua adaptation of The Overworked Office Drone Becomes a Palace Maid and Drives the Eunuch-in-Chief to the Breaking Point is now streaming on Fanqie. Go check it out! [Eunuch VS Salty Soda] [One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Are Inexperienced] Nothing can happen early on, but it can later. Overworked office drone Su Ju'an suddenly becomes a little palace maid, and starts at the peak: the emperor marries her off to Xie Wei, the powerful eunuch in charge of the imperial seal. Faced with her si 20.4kReads8.9Score3.4k14d adds
- 126 After Returning to the Capital, the Prince Won’t Stop Pursuing Me 回京后，王爷对我穷追不舍 [Bright and clever young lady × Noble War God Prince, Childhood Friends × Light Court Intrigue × Mutual Devotion × Made for Each Other × Sweet HE] A grand general grandfather who spends his golden years bird-watching, fishing, and slacking off; A clear-eyed, outspoken censor grandfather; A battle-hardened, burly duke father; A brilliant, high-ranking scholar brother, forever “sick with worry”; Gu Tinghe figures that with such a motley crew of relatives, she might as well join in the mischief. To 107Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 Carving Jade 琢玉 [Gentle, resilient, delicate flower × rebellious, pampered young master] [Pure historical romance + everyone’s crush + childhood sweethearts + reunited after a breakup + happy ending] The young heir of Prince Rong’s mansion, Nan Rongxuan, was a spoiled playboy, rebellious and unwilling to listen to anyone. Yet he was completely under the thumb of the delicate flower from his sworn enemy’s household, Li Shuyu, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter. The girl he treasured above all else could 667Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 128 A Gentle Breeze Disperses the Thick Clouds 暄风散浓云 [Historical romance + devoted couple + sweet at first, then heartbreak + household intrigue + political machinations + infidelity + twists + reconciliation] [An adaptable, sweet-and-salty heroine + a pitiful, unfaithful man] Twist warning: read it a second time and you'll realize it's a different story. She is a pampered princess who cares for the people; he is a battle-hardened general, tough on the outside but earnest at heart. Time may pass them by, but fate will bring them together. She sear 41Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 The Marquess's Wife Was Widowed for Three Years, Then Got Pregnant and Went on a Rampage 侯门主母守寡三年，一朝有喜杀疯了 [Heroine runs away while pregnant + coercive romance + forbidden relationship + obsessive hero] A widow's life is hard, and life as a widow in a marquis's household is even harder. Shen Xiling's husband died young. She manages every affair in the marquis's estate, yet gets no appreciation for it. She thought she'd spend the rest of her life wasting away like this. But then her brother-in-law, who was believed to have died in battle, returns and inherits everything in the marquis's household. 112Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 130 [Falling Blossoms Know My Heart] 【落花知我意】 [Devoted Prince x Noblewoman] [Historical Romance Tragedy | Childhood Sweethearts, Bad Ending | Court Intrigue and Palace Schemes] Princess Jialing Shen Wan is the cherished jewel of the Shen family. As children, they caught fish together on spring days and gathered around the stove to boil snow on winter nights. Within the palace walls, she and Song Jinghan vowed to spend their lives together. But then the winds of fate shifted. Her cousin, who had returned after years away, stirred up trouble 68Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 Cloud Terrace Stratagem 云台策 [Slow-paced + classical historical romance + court intrigue and power struggles + three generations of heroines] The flames of war illuminate red robes, while an abacus determines the fate of the realm: an epic tale of three generations of remarkable women. [Runaway heiress × stone-faced general] × [Genius female chancellor × young marshal forged on the battlefield] When the beloved daughter of Jiangnan’s wealthiest merchant meets a battle-hardened general who rose from humble beginnings, they m 6Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 132 The Day I Transmigrated Into a Book, the Cold Prince Insisted I Take Responsibility 穿书当天，清冷王爷非要她负责 [Full-cast audio drama now available, come listen! Transmigration + mutual pampering and super-sweet romance + two strong, devoted leads + immensely satisfying revenge + fiercely protective love + face-slapping] It’s satisfying from start to finish, and leaves you feeling great! Su Jinxi has always believed that a woman should take revenge every hour of every day. After transmigrating into a book as a brainless female supporting character, she immediately feeds the scumbag who used her to his li 1.7kReads8.3Score20514d adds
- 133 The Good-Luck Bride Moves In, and Her Frail Husband Clings to Her Every Day 冲喜新娘入府，病弱夫君日日腻歪 Becoming a good-luck bride for the second time doesn’t bother Gu Rongxi in the slightest. The only thing that troubles her is that her new husband is far too clingy, calling her “wife” this and “wife” that every day, leaving her thoroughly alarmed. She thought she only had to win over her mother-in-law to enjoy a carefree life, but wait, what’s with all these transmigrators suddenly showing up? After being a ghost for more than ten years, Shen Qingquan is blessed by fate with a chance to start o 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 Clear Skies Stretch Far, and Fragrant Grass Grows Lush 晴川历历芳草萋 [One True Pairing + Growing-Together Romance + A Powerful Partnership + Ensemble of Women] Main couple: A powerful prince of a different surname vs. the legitimate daughter of a military family, a young commandery princess Red robes against white snow. A woman’s body fell from a cliff as a red-eyed man shouted, “Qiqi, no!” Qiqi looked at the tall man walking toward her, as if he had crossed the endless passage of time and the vast changes of the world to reach her. She was calm and restrained, w 87Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 The Swallow Beneath the Eaves: The Spoiled Darling of a Young Lord 低檐燕：纨绔世子的掌心娇 [“Sweet on the outside, ruthless within” concubine-born daughter vs. “hopeless romantic” young lord] No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, and both leads are faithful to each other Everyone knows that Lu Jingyun, the only son of the Marquis of Wucheng, is a born villain. He bullies men and takes liberties with women, and his reputation is so notorious that noble young ladies avoid him at all costs. Yet at Guanyin Temple, Lu Jingyun meets a kind-hearted Bodhisattva. She lowers her eyes 427Reads8.4Score10514d adds
- 136 After Flirting with the Wrong Person, I Became the Villain’s Beloved 错撩后，我成了反派心头朱砂痣 [Brothers Fighting Over One Woman | Taking by Force | Forbidden-Romance Warning] The score was just posted, so it’ll go up, sob sob. With her devastating beauty, Song Nihuan was cast into the pleasure quarter overnight. Surrounded by wolves, she caught sight of Young Master Xie, heir to a prestigious clan. She wanted to seduce him. Even if she couldn’t make him fall for her, she could use his influence to escape her lowly status. She stopped resisting the drug’s effects and collapsed weakly into 228Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 137 Searching and Searching, Longing for You 寻寻觅觅 长相思 Xun made a vow upon this jade: if Su Zimi is willing, I will honor her with the betrothal gifts and formal rites, a grand bridal sedan and ten miles of wedding finery, and take her as my princess consort in a proper marriage! Jian Bo Xun vows to treat Su Zimi as an honored guest, cherish her like a treasure, and never let her down! It was as if he could see her as a child, touching the dimples in his cheeks and smiling as she said, “They’re so lovely. I want some too.” Knowing she liked them, he 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 After Our Betrothal, My Husband's Family Dotes on Me 赐婚后，我被夫家团宠了 [Pure historical romance, no rebirth, focused on sweet married life, with light political intrigue] [A general and a noble lady, Marriage Before Love × both leads are virgins] Wei Rao is the most doted-on commandery princess in Daxin. Raised by the Empress Dowager from childhood, she has a beauty and status that all the women of Daxin envy. Zhou Yuqing is the renowned general who reclaimed the borderlands. Not only is he a formidable fighter, he is also handsome as a jade carving. Before long, h 1.1kReads8.7Score10214d adds
- 139 May You Journey Through Every Dawn and Dusk, While I Rest My Head by Your Side 愿卿度朝暮，为君枕山河 [Court intrigue + devoted to each other + doting love + possessiveness + ruthless pursuit] A shameful spring dream... Gu Yunke dreamed of a handsome man, as beautiful as an immortal, pinning her to a grand chair and lavishing her with affection. Her hair was disheveled, her body slick with sweat, and in the dream he took her completely... But the man wasn't her husband. He was her husband's fourth uncle, Shen Beixiao! - In her previous life, Gu Yunke had admired the heir apparent, Shen Jingyan. 340Reads8.8Score10214d adds
- 140 Who Says I Want to Be Empress? Get Lost! The Throne Is Mine 谁说我要当皇后？滚！帝位是我的 [Feel-Good Romance + Putting Trash in Their Place + Revenge + Sweet Romance] The heroine ends up thriving on her own! Feng Dianwei is driven out of the marquis's estate with no money to her name. With her younger siblings and her parents' bodies in tow, she has nowhere to go, so she turns to her childhood friend Murong Heng, only to be heartlessly turned away! Later, she is taken in by Prince Su, Murong Che, who is rumored to be a madman. But she refuses to be hidden away like a canary in a gild —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 Liu Jingyue 柳惊月 [Ending] At first, he thought he had merely fallen in love with an assassin, and waited for the day they would meet again. Little did he know that the girl he was waiting for had already been sent by his own hand to marry for peace. He had taught her the difference between good and evil, and shown her compassion. Looking back, he could only think how hypocritical he had been. “I was a fool to think I could save you.” Now she had become a princess revered by all, while he was left consumed with r 83Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 142 After I Swindled the Crown Prince Out of Five Thousand Taels, He Refused to Take It Lying Down! 讹了太子五千两后，他不干了！ Crown Prince Xiao Chen was furious the moment he met Shen Yunxiu: How dare she step on his face? How dare she swindle him out of five thousand taels of silver? She thought that fatso was cuter than him! She loved gold ingots most of all! She was blind! And then, he went blind too! All he could see was Shen Yunxiu! 364Reads6.9Score10414d adds
- 143 I Picked Up a Regent and Made Him My Husband 捡个摄政王当夫君 Synopsis: Chi Nianshu, the merchant's daughter whom everyone called crude, casually rescued a little beggar and took him in as her personal attendant, making sure no one bullied him. Shen Yuanzong was the son of the Marquis of Dingyuan, but his father abandoned him and his stepmother sent people to kill him. He swore he would fight his way back to the capital and rise above everyone else. Yet this cold-hearted man, who treated power and politics like toys in his hands, found himself wanting to p 428Reads9.1Score10014d adds
- 144 Farewell to the Phoenix Coffin: One Palace, Two Kingdoms 凤棺辞：一宫风月，两方山河 The phoenix crown is a splendid ornament for a coffin, and the empress's throne is a foreordained death trap. The position of empress, shunned by every consort in the palace, falls to Wen Xiwan, a low-born concubine. One day she's tending a little vegetable garden in the palace laundry, and the next she's seated upon the phoenix throne. Everyone is certain she's only waiting to be buried in the imperial mausoleum. Pei Yuan, the chief minister who put her on the throne, did so only to find an exp 152Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 Stealing Kisses in Secret: The Heir Kisses Me in Front of the Female Lead 夹缝偷欢，世子当女主面亲上我 After Song Shu awakens to the truth, she learns that she is the villainess in a book. The heroine has a mission to kiss the heir apparent, but Song Shu accidentally steals his first kiss instead. The heroine tries to climb into his bed, but the innocent Song Shu is the one he pins down. Feeling guilty toward her, her cousin, the heir apparent, eagerly brings a whole parade of men for her to meet, saying he wants to marry her off as soon as possible. The crazy part is that just as she finds a sui 11.4kReads8.3Score1.4k14d adds
- 146 The Side Consort Arrives, Joining the Crown Prince in Rebellion, War, and the Rise to Emperor and Empress 侧妃驾到，携太子造反出征成帝后 My first book wasn’t very well written. [Harem intrigue + political scheming + two powerful leads + revenge] He is Xiao Junze, a warm and gentle yet calculating Crown Prince with a devoted heart. She is Lin Qingyue, a cool-headed, clever side consort who has no desire to enter the palace. He says, “Qingyue, I’m afraid you’ll destroy the obsession I’ve held onto for ten years.” She says, “Junze, I’m willing to build a golden age with you.” As dangers close in at court, their feelings for each oth 11Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 147 You're Marrying Someone Else? Then I'm Leaving! But the Mad Young Lord Kneels 你另娶？那我跑！疯批世子却跪了 [Historical romance + marriage before love + mutual devotion + mind games + love that grows over time] Mu Yao is an assassin in the rookie camp of Hidden Moon Pavilion. Before she can even take a mission, the entire pavilion is wiped out, bringing her assassin career to an end. With her martial arts completely ruined, she lies low in a fishing village, making a living by treating the sick. One day, she rescues a handsome man who is gravely injured and, following the usual romance-novel plot, pre 200Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 148 A Note of Cold Jade Stirs Clear Words 一声寒玉振清辞 (Marriage first, love later + satisfying revenge + sweet romance + equally matched leads + political intrigue + everyday life) What? I’ve transmigrated into the body of an unloved concubine-born daughter who was sent to the countryside as a child, and now I have to marry the ugly Third Prince in my sister’s place? What a lucky coincidence! He’s the very man I once saved. Their fates are now intertwined. Lu Yihan: “I’ll hold your hand and grow old with you. In this life, you’re the only one for m 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 After Claiming Him by Force, the Crown Prince Keeps Pursuing, Competing, and Flirting with Me 强取豪夺后，太子又争又抢又撩野 (Forced marriage and conquest, intense tension, the powerful one bowing his head, a gorgeous and brazen young escort chief VS a ruthless, hot-tempered prince, both virgins) Prince Li Mingyu was looked down on from birth because his mother's family was lowborn. He was sent to a military camp on the frontier to be toughened up. But who could have expected a palace coup? Li Mingyu returned to the palace with 150,000 frontier soldiers to save the emperor. All the princes of noble birth were killed o 152Reads—Score1514d adds
- 150 Why Bother With Her? She's a Toxic Tease and the Emperor's Beloved 惹她干嘛，她茶又坏是皇上心尖宠 [Palace intrigue + scheming black-lotus heroine + winning power through seduction + doted on exclusively from the middle onward] [Instinctive attraction + knowing one's own heart] Everyone said Song Shuangning was a gentle, innocent beauty, with shy eyes and a slender figure. But no one knew that beneath her delicate appearance hid a schemer whose plans never stopped turning. She framed consorts, slyly tripped up her rivals, and could toss out honeyed, affected words with ease. Xiao Yan had met 31.7kReads8.9Score4.7k14d adds
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