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- 51 The Transmigrated Female Assassin's Seventh Way to Die 穿越女杀手的第七种死法 Twenty-six-year-old office worker Qin Yan is practically a walking “Do Not Disturb” sign at work. Thanks to the “loving care” of her narcissistic parents, she’s unlocked the permanent “emotional detachment” skin, and even office gossip in the break room automatically triggers her soundproofing barrier. She survives each day on black coffee, and her cup even bears the haughty slogan, “Bitterer than life, and purer too.” Who could have guessed that her life-sustaining coffee would become her ticke 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 After Taking a Second Wife, Lord Yin Regretted It 迎娶平妻后，尹大人后悔了 (Pure historical romance tragedy + childhood sweethearts + the male lead chases his wife to the crematorium + the second male lead takes her place + the heroine is doted on by the second male lead later on) Yun Rao was a beautiful young woman, while Yin Hongjin was as handsome as a gentleman from a painting. Childhood sweethearts, they were the young married couple everyone in the capital envied. But after several years of marriage, Yun Rao still had not conceived. Her in-laws began to look down 27.2kReads8.4Score2k14d adds
- 53 The Regent's Caged Bird: Reborn Sweet and Soft 摄政王的笼中雀，重生后又娇又软 [Reborn + Sweet and Alluring Heroine + Deeply Devoted, Obsessive Hero + Relentless Spoiling + Fake Siblings + Taking by Force + He Begs Her to Come Back + Palace and Household Intrigue + Both Leads Are Faithful] • A softhearted, tearful caged bird vs. an obsessive, devoted, scheming powerbroker The moment the little bird cries, the mad dog drops to his knees. [PS: The male lead is obsessive and mildly yandere. Even after they understand each other’s feelings, he’s still afraid of losing her and 315Reads8.1Score10914d adds
- 54 The Noble Consort Is a Black Lotus, and His Majesty Bows to Her 贵妃是黑莲花，陛下为她折腰 (An alternate world, with palace intrigue in the early chapters. A scheming, lonely favorite consort x a calculating, career-focused emperor) In the fourth year of Yongping, the illegitimate daughter of the Vice Minister of Works entered the palace. Once she passed through the palace gates, she was plunged into a deep sea of danger, forced to use every trick in the book to protect herself. Fu Yunshang knew that the palace was even more perilous than the Vice Minister’s household. In three years, 85Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 55 The Alluring Beauty Is Unstoppable: The Entire Court Fights for Her, Yet She Reigns Supreme 钓系美人她超强，满朝雄竞也称皇 [All male leads are devoted only to her + romantic rivalry + a bewitching beauty who knows how to draw men in + one person’s sole favorite] (Mostly romance and everyday life, with the occasional career plot. Not for readers who are only interested in career plots.) Ning Zhaoyang worked herself to death with overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had become the infamous fool princess of Dongning. She worked herself to death in her last life? This time, she swears she’ll lie flat and enjoy 15Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 56 Enough Palace Scheming! The Emperor Personally Secured His Favorite Consort's Promotion 别宫斗了，宠妃被皇上保送了 (Devoted couple, sweet romance, the hero pursues his wife, and the heroine is slow to warm up and easygoing. Includes a palace intrigue System, and she will turn dark later. Palace intrigue is part of the story, so leave now if you can't handle it.) On the day of the imperial selection, Su Shunning awakened a palace intrigue System. The System said that the Emperor had taken over a thousand consorts in his life. Whether they were charming young women, stunning courtesans, or aloof wives of off 29Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 57 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
- 58 The White Jade Bell Within the Palace Walls 宫墙内的白玉铃铛 [Palace Intrigue + Revenge Payoff + Strong Female Lead] On a palace avenue in late spring, Consort Luan walks in plain robes, each step like a lotus blooming. The jade bells around her ankles chime softly, their chill seeping into the bone. No one knows that inside the lambskin-white jade bell bestowed upon her by the emperor lie the ashes of Consort Chen, who died unjustly three years ago. Once, her elder sister Mu Yunzhuo was framed for practicing witchcraft. Her limbs were severed and her e 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 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
- 60 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 415Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 61 Palace Charms: The Concubine's Daughter, a Screen Queen, Snares a Mad Emperor 宫阙媚：庶女影后钓疯帝王 Movie queen Su Yinshuang died suddenly and transmigrated into the body of an unloved concubine-born daughter of a marquis. Selected for the palace, she was given the low rank of Changzai. The rule for surviving the inner palace: never, ever fall in love with the emperor. She knew this better than anyone. In her previous life, she had acted out every kind of romance. In this life, she wanted only wealth and honor, and would never give away a shred of her true feelings. Gentle and obedient, with e 483Reads—Score10614d adds
- 62 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 101.1kReads8.8Score18.7k14d adds
- 63 The Legend of Empress Zheng of Great Xia 大夏郑后传 P.S. Palace intrigue + political scheming + doted on exclusively later on + a little angst + strong female lead (no transmigration, no rebirth) She wants only wealth and status, not a trace of true affection! Zheng Zhongyin’s great-grandfather was a regent of the Great Xia dynasty. But when she was ten, during a succession struggle, political enemies plotted against her family, nearly wiping them all out. They killed her mother, younger sister, and several other relatives, and her childhood swee —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 You Stole My Family's Fortune, So I Took Your Husband. Why Are You Crying? 夺我全家气运，我抢你夫君你哭啥 [Just started getting ratings] An intense push-and-pull romance, sweet love and revenge on scoundrels, palace and household intrigue] Gu Hanyan toils all her life and dies a miserable death. Only after she dies does she learn that all of her mistress Zhao Qing’s wealth and glory were stolen from the Gu family! And Zhao Qing was the one who destroyed the Gu family! When Gu Hanyan opens her eyes again, she has become Miss Yingying of Xiangyu Pavilion. As low as dirt. But this time, she will live f 1kReads8.6Score10514d adds
- 65 She Awoke in a Coffin 她从棺材醒来 1. The tension is at its peak: Earth pounds against the coffin lid with a shudder. He jerks awake. In the darkness, all he can hear is his own ragged breathing. The watch on his wrist is still ticking. It has been only half an hour since he was “buried.” 2. The mystery remains: As his senses return, he first feels the hard wooden board beneath him, then smells the pungent odor of embalming fluid, and finally hears faint funeral music outside. But he clearly remembers having dinner with his famil —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 A Palace Maid from the Start, Rising to Empress 开局宫女，稳坐后位 [Female-led power fantasy + pure palace intrigue + not both virgins] Yun Luo was born into poverty and endured cold looks and humiliation from a young age. Then, after catching a glimpse of wealth, boundless ambition sprang up in her heart. Yun Luo was fortunate enough to have a face of breathtaking beauty, giving her the courage to set herself the goal of “better to be a rich man’s concubine than a poor man’s wife.” At first, she had her sights set only on the young lord of the Duke of Guo’s es 7Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 67 Scheming for the Emperor's Heart at Every Turn! Her Majesty Climbs to the Top 步步谋帝王心！娘娘一路扶摇直上 (Not a pure romance with only one partner, palace intrigue, favored from the middle onward, and doted on exclusively in the ending) Wen Jing Tan went from a heaven-blessed darling to a confiscated palace slave, and had long since had enough of being beaten and cursed at. One day, she was framed and, by a twist of fate, sent to the emperor's side. From then on, she swore to become The Outcast, second only to one and above all others. She wanted His Majesty's favor, and her family to flourish! The 646Reads8.2Score10714d adds
- 68 Falling into the Emperor’s Arms 误入帝王怀 (A bright, pampered beauty vs. a composed, aloof emperor) (Both leads are each other’s first and only, devoted romance, happy ending) When Gu Yuechan was six, she was betrothed to the second son of Marquis Changping. After returning from the mourning period, their wedding, which had already been put on the agenda, suddenly ran into trouble. Rumor had it that the new emperor had been demoted from crown prince because Consort Zheng slandered him, and had spent many years living in a Taoist temple. 12.3kReads8.6Score1.8k14d adds
- 69 Remarrying the Crown Prince’s Father Reborn 改嫁太子他爹【重生】 [Rebirth + palace intrigue + marrying the crown prince's father] The incompetent crown prince feared the Shen family's power. He listened to slander, falsely accused her elder brother of treason, and slaughtered her entire family. When she opened her eyes again, she was seventeen, in the year before she was to marry the crown prince. To save the Shen family, she had to bring the crown prince down. But the crown prince was protected on every side, like a man locked inside an iron cage. Shen Hanyu 17.9kReads8.7Score2.5k14d adds
- 70 The Bewitching Consort Won't Back Down, Yet the Emperor Favors Her Above All 宠妃娇媚不饶人，奈何陛下偏宠她 [Not a pure-love romance; he dotes on her exclusively later; cold emperor × alluring consort; the heroine isn't clever and isn't a strong female lead] In her previous life, Lan Wu dazzled everyone with a dance at the Longevity Festival. Consort Li sent her to the emperor, and she became Lady Lan in the palace. She had studied dance since childhood. Everyone at the palace music bureau said she was beautiful, graceful, and talented at music and dance. It was a pity for someone like her to remain a 9.2kReads8.9Score1.2k14d adds
- 71 The Marquis's Little Wife Turns the Capital Upside Down 侯爷的小娇妻，掀翻了京城 [Pocket Dimension + Special Powers + Household Intrigue + Ancient Romance] Lin Shiyao was an ordinary sophomore, full of hopes for the future. But a terrifying virus swept across the globe. Those infected turned into zombies, and cities became ruins. While protecting the children at a survivor base, she perished alongside the zombies. When she opened her eyes, she had become a little girl who had suffered from the virus since childhood. Pei Lingye was a brave and formidable warrior, ruthless and 9.6kReads8.1Score92014d adds
- 72 Jin Yu: The Phoenix Perches in Qingfan 瑾遇，凤栖青藩 [Marriage Before Love] [Love develops naturally] [Noblewoman from Shangjing VS Heir to the Prince of Qingzhou] Xiao Siying is a noble young lady from Shangjing, while Zhou Jinrui is the heir to a prince in Qingzhou. They seem to have nothing to do with each other, but an unexpected imperial decree makes them husband and wife. Zhou Jinrui has no objections to his wife from Shangjing. It’s just that, given the political situation, there are some matters he can’t let her get involved in. One day, 7.6kReads8.7Score93514d adds
- 73 The Delicate Consort Blushes, and the Empress's Throne Is Hers for the Taking 娇娇侧妃眼一红，凤位手到擒来 [Powerful Male Lead, Gentle Female Lead + Marriage First, Love Later + Playboy Turns Over a New Leaf + Concubine Rises to Wife + Fateful Misunderstandings + Meticulous Scheming] (The female lead is a crybaby, emotional, and loves pretending to be delicate so people will comfort her. She’s renowned as the most talented woman outside the home, but only somewhat capable within it. She originally planned to have someone outside provide emotional support and someone at home provide for her material n 148Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 74 A Divine Phoenix Descends, and the Adorable Baby Tames the Nine-Tailed Fox 天降神凰，萌宝驭九尾 After transmigrating, Su Jinse became an orphan in the Su residence of Jiangnan, where anyone could bully her. Her shabby courtyard leaked when it rained, cruel servants lorded it over her, and her stepmother and half-sister even wanted her dead! Just as she hit rock bottom, a strange light descended from the sky. She unexpectedly found an adorable little boy, Xiaobao, as well as a scruffy “little mutt” named Xiaobai. From then on, her lonely courtyard had a little warmth, but she was also drawn 39Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 75 Clear Notes on the Zither 琴音清瑟 [Self-redemption + reborn + sweet romance + political intrigue + helping each other thrive] In the modern world, Lan Xiang’er was bullied at work, emotionally manipulated by her parents, and deceived by a scumbag. Her daughter also suffered from a rare disease. Surrounded by nothing but coldness, crushed by the weight of it all, she jumped from a building and ended her life. By some strange twist of fate, her consciousness merged with that of another Lan Xiang’er from a different world, who had 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Is This Right? Forbidden City: The Countercurrent Spy Sings on the Strings 這對嗎紫禁城：逆流密探吟弦 Being the legitimate second daughter was only a title, it turned out. The blue agate bracelet was mottled and dull, its color faded. “How tragic! I happen to know a little about what went on behind the scenes, too... Not long after your mother entered the palace, several palace maids died in strange incidents in the Forbidden City... I don’t know who let the secret slip, but a message was sent to the prince’s household saying your mother...” “Enough!” “I can’t skip the imperial selection. Re —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 The Consort Schemes Her Way to Power, and the Emperor Dotes on Her Daily 娘娘心机上位，皇帝日日宠 Song Shiwei, a concubine-born daughter of the Dali family, enters the palace in place of her elder sister, posing as the legitimate daughter. She becomes a low-ranking Seventh-Rank Baolin in the harem of Qi Jing, the fifth emperor of the Great Deng Dynasty. With no influential connections or status, Song Shiwei initially just wants to coast through each day, checking in for the daily greetings. At least life in the palace has to be better than it was at home. But in the imperial harem, getting f 313Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 78 Endless Pampering: I Want You on Your Knees, Calling Me Empress Mother! 娇宠无度：本宫要你跪着喊母后！ [Sweet and wicked troublemaking beauty × Scheming, indulgent emperor] [Age gap, male lead has a past while female lead is chaste, one step at a time he falls, powerful man bows to love, sweet and satisfying with a hint of scumminess, happy ending] In her previous life, she was the Eastern Palace’s most spoiled and headstrong consort, yet died on the eve of the Crown Prince’s coronation. As she lay dying, she heard the Crown Prince sneer, “You’re nothing but a brainless idiot. What makes you thin 1kReads6.7Score10314d adds
- 79 The Mad Concubine Is Too Unhinged, and His Majesty Indulges Her Without Restraint 病娇贵妃太疯批，陛下宠溺无度 [Palace intrigue | Scheming | Unhinged and possessive | Older man | Everyone protects her | Healing | Devoted to her in the second half] [Content warning] The male lead has a harem in the first half, but devotes himself to her alone in the second half. Readers who require a male lead with no past relationships should proceed with caution. This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story. If you like everything going smoothly, proceed with caution. Ling Qihe's birth mother transmigrated into a chaoti 21.9kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds
- 80 Back to the Night I Stabbed the Emperor: I Felt His Abs and Burst into Tears 重回刺伤陛下那夜，我摸着腹肌哭 The rating has only just been released and will rise later [Rebirth + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + beautiful, alluring favorite consort VS taciturn, cold emperor + devoted only to each other + face-slapping the villains + HE ending] In her previous life, her fiancé’s elder brother took her by force and made her his consort. She resented him for ruining her engagement and imprisoning her for life. After entering the palace, she acted out without restraint: tearing up imperial e 62.2kReads8.2Score12.8k14d adds
- 81 I’m the Emperor’s White Moonlight. So What If I’m a Little Arrogant? 我，皇帝白月光，嚣张点怎么了 Shen Qingyuan, the Grand Princess's mischievous little terror, grew up inseparable from her cousin, the impeccably proper Crown Prince Xiao Yu. She stole chickens and dogs while he kept watch and took the blame; she pulled the Grand Tutor's beard while he claimed responsibility; when she fought with a princess, he threatened everyone into silence. Just as young love began to blossom, an imperial decree betrothed them to other people. In a huff, Shen Qingyuan declared, “If you want me in the pala 36Reads5.4Score814d adds
- 82 Twin Blossoms, One Heart to Steal 并蒂双生夺君心 (Set entirely in ancient times, with palace intrigue. Not a one-on-one romance, and not a relationship where both leads are untouched. Please read with care!!!) The Yan Prince’s manor was home to a pair of twin sisters. The elder, Su Beixue, was plain and ugly, while the younger, Su Nanzhi, was breathtakingly beautiful. For generations, the Yan princes had guarded the border. Each was a formidable warrior, and the Su army struck such fear into other nations that none dared invade. In the thirtie 180Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Mocking the Spring Breeze 嘲春风 [A spoiled princess and a mad tyrant, the second male lead chases his wife in vain, marriage first, love later] Yun Chuchu and Xie Lan'an loved each other for ten years. His devotion was renowned throughout the land. He would even give up his life just to make her smile. Then Yun Chuchu left the capital for half a year. Sick with longing, he found himself a substitute for her. When Yun Chuchu returned, he still kept the substitute by his side, carefully looking after her in every way. When both 3.7kReads5.1Score31214d adds
- 84 The Fertile Consort Is Alluring, and the Heirless Crown Prince Sinks Deeper Every Day 好孕娘娘娇媚撩人，绝嗣太子日日沉沦 [Both reborn + exchanged marriages + sole favor in the harem + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + transmigrate into a book + comparison characters] Cui Jin died a gruesome death. In her previous life, her elder legitimate sister chose the fertility pill and married into the imperial family, only to die in childbirth. Cui Jin took the Bond of Love pill, which was supposed to ensure a loving marriage, and married Shen Zhiheng. But he was in love with her elder sister and watched coldly as 13.8kReads8.7Score1.7k14d adds
- 85 The Spoiled Consort Awakens, and the Emperor Raises Her to the Phoenix Throne 娇纵贵妃觉醒后，帝王捧她上凤座 [The rating has just launched and will go up] (A coquettish, spoiled favorite consort vs. an emperor who seems gentle but is obsessive at heart) (Mutual purity, doted on exclusively from the start, the heroine never puts up with mistreatment, and the hero indulges her without limits) Qin Yuan rose from a merchant's daughter to the most favored noble consort in the six palaces. She was arrogant and domineering, monopolizing the emperor's favor. The other consorts had to stay out of her way, and e 15.1kReads7.6Score2.1k14d adds
- 86 The Empress Is Beautiful and Alluring, and She’s on Track to Win the Palace Politics Crown 娘娘又美又撩，一路稳拿宫斗冠军 [Palace intrigue + Not both chaste + Devoted love later on] Jiang Yueli, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Anyuan, enters the palace to win favor and preserve her family’s glory. Starting as a low-ranking Talent, she advances step by step until she reigns supreme among the imperial consorts... 90Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 The Beloved Consort Takes Her Place: The Mad Emperor Claims Her for Life 宠妃归位，疯批帝王锁余生 A reborn heroine who seems charming and obedient as the emperor’s favorite consort x an emperor who appears cold but is fiercely possessive Heroine: Jiang Yunxi x Hero: Chu Hanxi Jiang Yunxi was the current emperor’s cousin and the Empress Dowager’s most beloved niece. Anyone with eyes could see that she was all but destined to become mistress of the harem. But Jiang Yunxi had always known that whether in her previous life or this one, she would never become mistress of the harem. Her imperial 2.9kReads6.8Score24114d adds
- 88 Ambitious and Ruthless, the Consort Runs Wild in the Harem 野心勃勃，娘娘在后宫杀疯了 The rating has just been posted and will gradually rise. Jiang Qingci, the legitimate daughter of a Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial, accidentally enters the palace and becomes one of the emperor's consorts. Since she has no choice but to stay in the palace, Jiang Qingci sets her sights on one clear goal: never fall in love, climb to the top, and become untouchable. Song Jingyao is drawn to Jiang Qingci's beauty at first sight, then finds her fascinating. By the time he realizes wh 949Reads7.2Score10114d adds
- 89 I’m Reborn, and I’ll Never Be Empress Again 重生了，我不再做皇后 In her previous life, Feng Ning was a queen who made trouble at every turn. As she lay dying, a member of the imperial clan ended her life with a cup of poisoned wine. Reborn, Feng Ning no longer wanted to be queen. She was determined to live freely as the ninth young lady of the Feng family. Who could have known that the grudges from her previous life would haunt her all over again, impossible to shake off? She became queen again. Sigh... Feng Ning had nearly started counting on her fingers how 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Leaving the Dust Behind 辞尘鞅 In just three years after entering the palace, Wen Ci rose to the rank of Noble Consort. People said she was a bewitching beauty who had bewitched the emperor, rising through the ranks despite having neither merit nor children. Who would have guessed that the emperor loved gold and silver more than beautiful women? As it happens, so did she. The concubines of the imperial harem pay for their own promotions. 53Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 91 The Enchanting Concubine: The System Insists I Become Beautiful and Win the Emperor’s Favor 庶女娇妩：系统非要我变美当皇后 [System + Harem Intrigue + Beauty Makeover + The Powerful Man Bows His Head + HE + Male Lead Goes Mad with Love] [Not a pure relationship on both sides; favored early on, exclusively doted on later, 1v1] On the eve of the imperial selection, Shen Niaoniao, a concubine-born daughter, was threatened by her stepmother into entering the palace to help her legitimate sister secure the emperor’s favor. For her mother’s sake, she was willing to be a pawn, but she accidentally uncovered her sister’s pl 8.4kReads8.4Score1.2k14d adds
- 92 Thrown Into the River From the Start? The Foxlike Consort Takes the Palace by Storm 开局投河？贵妃狐媚子大杀四方了 [Palace Intrigue + Not Both Leads’ First Love + Transmigration + Beloved Consort + Devoted Love Later] Yun Tang, a top-tier star and award-winning actress, wakes up one day to find she has transmigrated into the fictional Chengyu Kingdom, where she is the lowest-ranking palace attendant. From the start, things go badly: a hidden enemy pushes her into the water. The three most powerful women in the harem all want her gone, but thanks to her peerless acting skills and alluring charm, she manages t 172Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 93 Her Highness the Princess: The Right Chancellor Has Secretly Loved Her for Ages 公主殿下：右相他暗恋已久 [Alternate setting x both leads' first love. The heroine is no pushover, and the hero is a master strategist. She is always one step behind him. They spar like an argumentative couple; she thinks he doesn't like her, but he fell for her at first sight.] {One couple throughout} Xia Luo became a Grand Princess at ten, led troops against the northern frontier at twelve, and returned to court at sixteen to hand back her military command and assist in governing the country. She moved into the Prince 397Reads6.8Score10014d adds
- 94 The Side Consort’s Memoir of Becoming Empress 侧妃为后记 [Household Intrigue + Palace Intrigue] Not a one-on-one romance. The male lead has a wife and concubines early on, but later dotes on the heroine alone. No suspicion or misunderstandings. A little angst, but mostly sweet. The heroine falls for him first, but she isn't completely ruled by love. Her experiences have shaped her, and she's usually quite level-headed. (Though perhaps she is a little taken by his looks.) The male lead doesn't realize his own feelings, but he's been good to the heroine 3.2kReads9.0Score27114d adds
- 95 Seduce My Way to the Top: Your Majesty, I've Been Plotting This for a Long Time 勾引上位：陛下，我对你蓄谋已久 [Transmigration into a book, villainess, revenge, palace intrigue, seducing her way to power] [They scheme against each other. She runs, he pursues, and she can never escape him] Blurb One Shen Jiaojiao transmigrated into a book and became the heroine of an ancient romance novel. Unfortunately, she was the former heroine. The original heroine, pitifully robbed of the male lead’s life-saving favor by the female supporting character. Heaven knows how miserable Shen Jiaojiao felt, transmigrati 17.2kReads8.5Score1.8k14d adds
- 96 The Beautiful, Delicate Consort Wins the Empress's Throne with the Emperor's Support 娘娘美艳娇软，陛下捧上凤位 (Thanks, everyone! The ratings are slowly going up.) [Palace intrigue + rising to power and crushing the villains + clear-headed heroine + hero falls first] (Not pure; the heroine won't put up with being mistreated, the hero knows he loves her, and he devotes himself to her alone in the middle and later parts.) Song Lingyue was outstanding in every way, from her family background to her looks. She entered the palace with one goal: to become the most exalted woman in the land. She would win Qin Y 7.2kReads6.9Score71914d adds
- 97 Good Fortune Is Always on the Way 好孕常在 [Transmigration + no System + childbirth + devoted love in the later story + male lead is not a virgin] [Female lead keywords: stunning beauty + drama queen + clear-eyed realist] After transmigrating, Lin Wan became a low-ranking concubine. Everyone said Emperor Hongjing's lack of sons was divine punishment. Lin Wan, a genius medicine master: Yeah, right! You want a beauty as light as a swallow, and lots of children and grandchildren too? As if you can have it both ways! With her medical skills 551Reads8.8Score10314d adds
- 98 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 9.9kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds
- 99 The King of Hell's Agent Takes It Easy in the Cold Palace 阎王特工在冷宫摆烂 Palace intrigue + transmigration + lighthearted + strong heroine + secret identity + satisfying read + sweet romance Shen Yuan transmigrated into the body of a disgraced consort banished to the Cold Palace and thought: Could there be any better luck? A top agent in her previous life and an abandoned consort in the Cold Palace in this one, Shen Yuan thought this was the most comfortable assignment she'd had in either life. A private room with meals and lodging included, zero socializing, zero dut 743Reads—Score10614d adds
- 100 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 523Reads—Score10314d adds
