Novels like The Second Wife
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Second Wife, best match first.
- 1 One Move Above the Wife 妻高一招 Have you ever seen a Taoist priest chasing monsters in a flying car? Have you ever seen monsters marching in protest against human hegemony? Have you ever seen dead souls demand a democratic allocation of reincarnation slots in the underworld? Have you seen vampires and werewolves demand tourist visas to cross the Jiuzhou Barrier? Or monsters who entered illegally asking the embassy for help getting home? Hav 0Votes38.4kRecs18kFans
- 2 First-Rank Palace Maid 一品宫女 I transmigrated into the vast imperial palace as a palace maid. Sure, a maid hoping to become an imperial consort is a good maid. But a maid with no desire to become an imperial consort is the kind who can live to a ripe old age. So our goal is to save up enough money to leave the palace, marry a “strong and strapping” man, and live a “happy” life. My lord, please behave yourself, or else... Even a kitty cat can turn into a tigress. And please pay attention to the emphasized words. Don’t overloo 0Votes30.5kRecs174.3kFans
- 3 Auspicious Blossoms and Trees 花木呈祥 When Zuo Zuo opened her eyes again in a place of green hills and clear waters, she was happy. At last, she no longer had to fight tooth and nail just to survive in that fast-paced age where everything was instant. But when responsibility came crashing down on her, Zuo Zuo wished she could end her eagerly anticipated third rebirth. Sure enough, there was no such thing as a free lunch. That rule applied in every world. Fine, she would shoulder the responsibility, and she could accept being unable 0Votes57.7kRecs55.5kFans
- 4 The First Virtuous Wife 第一贤妇 She can be a capable wife who manages the household finances, or a fierce shrew who can fight and shout in the street. She can even be both a guy pal and a girl’s best friend. Like men? She’ll help you find a lover and sneak off for a secret tryst. Want children? She’ll help you take in concubines by the dozen, and she won’t get jealous. … Jian Ying’s goal is to become the perfect, one-of-a-kind wife who can do it all! She thought that as long as she had a proper title and status, plenty to eat 0Votes31.7kRecs19.8kFans
- 5 Awan 阿莞 In her previous life, she lost all her dignity in pursuit of revenge, abandoning her conscience and hurting the innocent. Reborn, she won’t let anyone take her place again; Because I am A Wan, the one and only A Wan. In this life, I only wish to hold your hand and grow old in happiness. Yu Fang’s new book, Divine Healer’s Spirit Spring: The Abandoned Noblewoman, is now out and generating buzz. Come enjoy a different kind of transmigration romance, and don’t forget to subscribe! 0Votes231.2kRecs176.1kFans
- 6 Happiness, Just as Before 欢喜如初 The book is complete. Dear readers, please give it a completed-book satisfaction rating. It is on the right, where you used to leave review votes. A decree from the emperor betroths Hua Ruchu, daughter of the martial arts alliance leader, to the legitimate son of a general's household. Will she accept or refuse? Hua Ruchu is practical, so she accepts. Life in a wealthy household is a daily explosion of merriment and melodrama. Ruchu often watches the drama, sometimes takes part in it, and occasi 0Votes146.4kRecs115.8kFans
- 7 The Supporting Female Character’s Immortal Journey 女配仙行 After transmigrating, Jun Yu finds herself holding a truly terrible hand. A one-year-old infant's body: crippled; A highly accomplished father: the murderer of her mother; Genius siblings: they can't stand each other; A considerate, gentle dream man: her brother-in-law. To fight her way to survival, Jun Yu is forced to go further and further down a twisted path. The female lead is guaranteed to be tough and cold, with near-demonic intelligence. She has few golden fingers and succeeds through har 0Votes15.8kRecs15.2kFans
- 8 The Fourth Prince's Beloved Consort in the Qing Dynasty 清穿之四爷宠妃 Was Li Xu a delicate, innocent flower? No. Was she clever and adept at palace intrigue? Also no. A selfless saint? Bah, you’re the saint. If she was none of those things, how had she survived in the Fourth Prince’s household, and later in the imperial harem? Li Xu had no idea either. Anyway, Ula Nara seemed to have a very mild temper. That famous Niohuru was actually a burly, brawny woman! The Song, Li, Geng, Wu, Yin, and Yun ladies all seemed to keep their distance. And how was the renowned Lit 0Votes8.7kRecs23.1kFans
- 9 A Face Like Gold and Jade 金玉良颜 The Jin family of the Great Wu Dynasty was so poor that all they had left was money. Oh, and they also had a thick skin cloaked in moral rectitude. Reborn with a secret, Jin Linglong glanced at the dazzling splendor of gold and jade before looking down at her own pair of empty, nimble hands and laughing softly. 0Votes74.9kRecs59.7kFans
- 10 Spring of the Apricot Grove 杏霖春 Reborn in the body of a young woman from an ancient medical family, she says she only wants to marry an honest, kind man and live a quiet, ordinary life. But who should she marry? 0Votes99.4kRecs68.1kFans
- 11 Reborn: I’ll Never Miss You Again 重生之绝不错过你 Official blurb: Reborn in the 1980s, she sets out to mend the regrets of her past life! She raises a child, runs a business, and trains her husband, with one hand on her career and the other on her man. She wants both, and she'll give her all to both! Blunt version: A cute little romance disguised as a story about a powerful woman building a business. It features one loyal puppy of a man. Enter at your own risk! Niuniu Mi 0Votes5.2kRecs21.1kFans
- 12 The Fourth Miss Jiang 蒋四小姐 My lifelong dream was to eat, loaf around, and wait for death. Little did I know... My paternal grandfather runs away whenever he meets someone he can’t beat; My father is a man of hidden depths; My paternal grandmother is so biased, she might as well live on the other side of the Pacific; And my younger half-sister is always trying to steal my legitimate-daughter status. The Fourth Miss says, “How about we put on a play? We may not be good at anything else, but we’re top-notch actors!” 0Votes24.5kRecs71.3kFans
- 13 A First-Rank Wife 妻居一品 This is the story of a supporting female character who gradually becomes the heroine. After an unexpected ending, just as the older sister who was supposed to take a bow and leave the stage claims all the family property and heads off toward a happy new life, she transmigrates. She becomes a supporting character who covets wealth and status. No one can choose their birth mother, but everyone can choose their own path. What does it matter if she's trapped in a desperate situation? She'll decide h 0Votes250.9kRecs133.2kFans
- 14 Fun Times Around the Palace 本宫身边趣多多 The Emperor Heng’s Consort Duan, who had enjoyed a lifetime of glory, died of old age, only to return to the time when she first entered the palace at seven years old. Living another life, she meets her little nemesis again. “Get over here and let me pinch your cheeks!” 0Votes173.8kRecs82kFans
- 15 The Fragrance of Medicine 医香 Even the cleverest cook can’t make a meal without ingredients. Now that she’s in this godforsaken ancient era, her superb medical skills can’t even cure her own illness. Abandoned at the ancestral home, she has a frail body and two little burdens to care for. If she has only two years left to live, how can she secure a peaceful and prosperous future for her children before she passes away? A kind heart, skilled hands, and the fragrant art of medicine: the growing-up story of a youn 0Votes373.2kRecs97kFans
- 16 A Guide to Being a Second Empress 继后守则 Lin Jin is the legitimate daughter of a duke’s household. Her father is a famed general, her aunt is the empress, and her cousin is the crown prince. Lin Jin’s life was destined to be worry-free from the moment she was born. The story gets a little angsty at first, but overall it’s sweet, indulgent, and satisfying. Your support and favorites are welcome~~ 0Votes67.9kRecs91.6kFans
- 17 Reborn: The Alluring Favorite 重生之媚宠 When she was reborn after her parents had just died, Gu Meijing was fourteen years old: sensitive, insecure, timid, and incapable of socializing. Fortunately, being reborn came with a golden finger, allowing her to slowly change herself. A “medicinal herb” covered in positive energy, with a five-colored flower blooming on her hand. It could detoxify and nourish the skin, beautify and slim the body, improve physical constitution, heal internal and external injuries, enhance memory, and more… But 0Votes33.4kRecs43.4kFans
- 18 The Beloved Daughter 娇女 The Pampered Girl: a sweet, soft girl who has lived in a honey pot and never had to worry about anything. Because of a dying wish, she, once a tough woman, is doted on by her father until she becomes a pampered girl. She prepares herself for the battles of the inner household, only to find that the wives of the marquis’s household get along harmoniously, the marriages are happy, and the concubine-born daughters keep a low profile. How is she supposed to deal with this? When choosing a husband, h 0Votes296.3kRecs437.9kFans
- 19 The Finest Beauty Under Heaven 国色芳华 [The original novel for the TV drama starring Yang Zi and Li Xian] This is a prosperous, open-minded dynasty, where everyone loves peonies and will spend a fortune on them. Her name is Mudan, Peony, and she lives up to it. She also has a knack for cultivating rare peonies, but unfortunately, people treat her like a weed. Luckily, she can weather wind and rain, bitter cold and scorching heat. And so, her life is destined to bloom in all its splendor. 0Votes349.8kRecs340.2kFans
- 20 The Reclusive Sage’s Carefree Life 神隐士的悠闲人生 All five members of her family were kindhearted, yet every one of them met a terrible end. Including her. It turns out it's true: good people get no good in return. If she gets another life, she'll definitely... What? If she's reborn, she has to deal with the worst people? Sorry, she's one of the worst herself. What exactly do you all want? 0Votes74.1kRecs47.8kFans
- 21 Reborn: The Cute Husband Pursues His Wife 重生萌夫追妻 Niu Niu Mi’s new novel, Hey, the Ancestor Is Here, has been uploaded. Come on in! Reborn with a dream of music, Chen Xiaole looks forward to her dazzling transformation from a girl of the streets into the concertmaster of a symphony orchestra. While she’s at it, she plans to win the gentle man standing on the conductor’s podium. But where did that wealthy, reborn man who keeps barging into her life come from? 0Votes36.7kRecs28.5kFans
- 22 Wealth and Glory 富贵荣华 Behind vermilion gates and within lavish mansions, surrounded by wealth and splendor, she is nothing more than a sparrow living under someone else’s roof. She seeks a path to the clouds, hand in hand with the one she loves, growing old together. 0Votes734.9kRecs111.1kFans
- 23 The Direct Line’s Grand Plan 嫡策 After dying and coming back to life, what did He Xingzhao regret losing most in her previous life? She would probably say her daughter, Huijie; her son, Huan, who died young; and the version of herself who dared to love and hate without restraint. In short, it’s the story of a noble marquis’s daughter who desperately married a certain man in her previous life, but sees things clearly and finds peace in this one, choosing to live her life well~ 0Votes77.7kRecs189kFans
- 24 Heavy Strings 重笙 The gentle young lady Gu Wensheng hanged herself, and the unconventional Ninth Miss Gu of a prestigious family transmigrated into her world. In the world of musicians, mastering a musical instrument meant mastering power, wealth, and the lives and deaths of others. Ninth Miss Gu was skilled at the qin and painting. Whatever she wanted, she was determined to obtain, even if she had to roll across a mountain of blades to get it! However, what she wanted was completely different from what the vast 0Votes164.8kRecs42.1kFans
- 25 A Record of Raising Kids in the Interstellar Age 星际带娃纪事 “Mama~” “Mama?” A chubby little hand gently poked the woman lying in bed. The child’s big eyes blinked, a trace of panic in them. Wen Qing stared at the impossibly pure white ceiling, something she’d never see in the world of cultivation. She was a mighty Deity Transformation cultivator who’d failed her tribulation, and now she was an unwed mother who had to find t 0Votes22kRecs32.2kFans
- 26 Airo's Life in Dream of the Red Chamber 艾若的红楼生活 After transmigrating, she accidentally stumbles into an illusion... The Grand View Garden hasn't been built, Cao Xueqin hasn't finished his book, and the world of Dream of the Red Chamber has yet to take shape. As the one destined to be “pregnant with jade,” should I leave the Rong and Ning Mansions to forge a life of my own, or stay within this great household and await the fate that is about to come? Knowing t 0Votes263.1kRecs65.7kFans
- 27 When the Swallows Return 燕归晚 Kaifeng Prefecture was thrown into an uproar by two explosive headlines: The Chancellor's daughter, lost as a baby in swaddling clothes, has been found! The Grand Preceptor's fourth son is skipping the civil service exams to take the military exams. Has he gone mad? A young lady's three treasures: a handsome father, wealth, and acting skills. The fourth son has three great qualities: scheming, devoted, and gorgeous. Lighthearted comedy + mystery + sweet romance In a nutshell: A female versi 0Votes47.6kRecs40.8kFans
- 28 The Ancient Landlady 古代地主婆 Born in the countryside, Lin Saiyu spent every last bit of her family’s money on her education. After graduating from agricultural college, she joined the ranks of the unemployed. Downcast, she slunk back to her mountain village and became a freeloader on her parents. Then she pulled herself together and leased an orchard halfway up the mountain. Just as her business was about to succeed, she woke up to discover she had transmigrated. Well, if she had to transmigrate, at least she’d solved one p 0Votes52.9kRecs265.5kFans
- 29 Murder in a Distinguished Family 名门闺杀 In her previous life, she was born into an aristocratic family. Her frail health meant she was well protected, and she gradually grew into a dignified, gentle young woman. In this life, she was born into a distinguished family, but her mother died young, her father ignored her, her stepmother tormented her, and her grandmother was cold toward her. Everyone said Third Miss Wang was gentle and generous, never knowing that she had once been the darling of the family, sharp-tongued and domineering, 0Votes138.1kRecs229.9kFans
- 30 The Tree of Hope in the Apocalypse 末世之希望树 When the apocalypse struck, Lin Rantong was lucky enough to gain a unique spatial ability. Inside her space was a magical Tree of Hope. So she spent her time growing vegetables, raising a few chickens and ducks, looking after her son, and making a few close friends. Together, they struggled to survive in the harsh apocalypse, cherishing every moment along the way. 0Votes279.6kRecs258.3kFans
- 31 The Finest Farmland 极品田园 Yuan Man was accidentally born into the Su family as Su Manman. To everyone else, her family was a bunch of unbearable oddballs: a stingy, sharp-tongued grandmother, a grandfather who only ever tried to smooth things over, a father who drained the whole family’s resources to pay for his education, and a proud, fiery, bold mother. But in her eyes, they were all absolutely adorable, nothing like what other people saw. In short, just as her scholar father said, happiness overflowed! (There’ll be bi 0Votes59.4kRecs57.8kFans
- 32 The Apocalypse: Restarting the Farm 末世之重启农场 Back before the apocalypse, Bian Changxi had three regrets. First, she trusted the wrong person. Her lover stole her jade bangle and farm, then betrayed her and left her to die. Second, she neglected her cultivation. Her powers were too weak, so she could only suffer others’ abuse and schemes. Third, fate was cruel. The people she cared about were far away, while she dared not get close to the ones who were near. In this life, she would trust only herself. Even her flimsy, practically useless wo 0Votes66kRecs63.7kFans
- 33 The Golden Husband 金夫 Like other women who transmigrated into the Qing Dynasty, Feng Jiwen doesn't face vicious palace intrigue or exhausting household battles. Instead, she's expected to marry Heshen, the most handsome man in the empire, Qianlong's favorite minister, and one of history's most notorious corrupt officials! At this point, Lord He is still a penniless young man studying at the Xian'an Palace School. Forced by her grandfather's threat to take his own life, Feng Jiwen grits her teeth as she's carried to t 0Votes158.4kRecs88.3kFans
- 34 The First Daughter of the Heavenly Line 天字嫡一号 A princess from a parallel dynasty transmigrates to the Great Liang. First, she improves her family’s lot. Second, she finds a good husband. Third, she becomes a brilliant little detective. Oh, come on, is there anything in this world you can’t accomplish with power and brains? 0Votes122.7kRecs134.2kFans
- 35 The Super Husband-Blessing System 超级旺夫系统 After being reborn as an obese woman who was infertile from birth, Chen Xiaocheng has to face an awkward, proud, and scheming husband with a limp, a mother-in-law who is both a nag and a money-grubber, and the backward rural life of the 1980s. She feels completely overwhelmed. By chance, she gets a super husband-boosting System. Apparently, earning her husband's affection will grant her skills to make a fortune, and becom 0Votes18.2kRecs33.8kFans
- 36 The Tang Dynasty's Female Coroner 大唐女法医 A renowned forensic examiner who once commanded the battlefield is reborn as the disowned daughter of a prestigious family during the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty. Published under the title The Tang Dynasty's Female Forensic Examiner, in two parts and four volumes. Adapted into the television drama The Tang Dynasty's Female Forensic Examiner. 1Votes374.3kRecs206.6kFans
- 37 The Rebirth of Han Yuxi 嫡女重生记 At home, she was invisible; after marriage, she was merely a decoration; in the end, she died in a sea of flames, leaving not even a trace of her remains. This was the story of Han Yuxi's previous life. Reborn into a new life, Han Yuxi worked hard to improve herself, wishing only never again to be a foil or a pretty vase. Then she would find an ideal husband and live a life of peace and prosperity. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. She married a man burdened by a blood feud, and Han Y 0Votes135.2kRecs72.3kFans
- 38 Reborn as a Farmer's Wife 重生娘子在种田 Mu Yangling was reborn into a family of hunters. She thought she could live a simple, happy life, but a war nearly destroyed her family. Her father was classified as a military farmer, and the whole family had to go with him to work the fields. The trouble was, they couldn’t even tell the seedlings of the five staple crops apart. Seeing her mother and little brother on the verge of tears, Mu Yangling puffed out her chest and said, “It’s all right. I have plenty of strength.” She also had some ag 0Votes27.7kRecs37.4kFans
- 39 The Easygoing Life of a Fake Taoist 伪术士的悠闲生活 When fortune comes, iron turns to gold. When fortune leaves, gold turns to iron. Bai Caicai was reborn and unexpectedly gained a jade talisman skill. It could not only nurture rough stones into fine jade, but also bring her all kinds of fortune and blessings. And so, she began a leisurely life as a pretend mystic, nurturing jade, farming, and using feng shui to dispel misfortune. 0Votes282.8kRecs140.6kFans
- 40 A Difficult Fate to Defy 庶难从命 She was a daughter born to a concubine, and misplaced trust in her own family cost her her life. When she was reborn, she returned to this place once more as a concubine-born daughter. Who still remembered the girl who had died for the sake of this splendor? No matter how many obstacles stood in her way, she would risk everything to change her fate. She would show them what it meant to be a concubine-born daughter who refused to obey her fate. Brought to you by the author of The Cult Leader, qua 0Votes492.6kRecs591.2kFans
- 41 Reborn: A World of Students and Peach Blossoms 重生之桃李满天下 Li Baolu had been foolish and slow-witted for three years. When she finally came to her senses, her family was no longer a family, and her grandfather and parents had all died in a maritime disaster. To survive, her grandmother sent her to the Gu family as a child bride. She had already prepared herself mentally for a bleak life of laboring in the fields, but what was she supposed to do when she arrived at their home and found herself cherished like the apple of everyone’s eye? The new book, “Th 0Votes66kRecs49.8kFans
- 42 A Doctor’s Glory 荣医 Everything happens for a reason. Back then, Song Yi was a destitute villager, practically an invalid. Whoever married him was doomed to bad luck. Jiang Huijia was unlucky enough to fall into the trap and marry him. So she made a deal with him: “I’ll cure you, and you’ll give me a divorce agreement. Let’s set three rules!” Once Mr. Song recovered, she would bow out, having done her part! Many years later, Song Yi said, “Bow out after doing your part? Ha…” When Song Yi finally rose to the rank of 0Votes155.4kRecs111.2kFans
- 43 A Dai 阿黛 Wang Dai transmigrated! Next door, Ning Caichen has just brought Nie Xiaoqian home. Across the way, Xu Xian's older sister is calling for him to buy soy sauce. Their meeting at Broken Bridge will have to wait for another day. At home, her father is gravely ill in bed, her mother is full of complaints, her older brother is idle, her sister-in-law is greedy and lazy, and her second older sister is constantly at odds with her. She looks up at the sky. From this day forward, her fierce life needs no 0Votes154.5kRecs44.3kFans
- 44 Transmigrate to a Happy Life 穿越之幸福日常 Niu Niu Mi’s new novel, Hey, the Ancestor Is Here, has been uploaded. Come on in! Chun Tao, a female writer who transmigrates to a parallel world 90% similar to Earth, gets bound to an Ocean System, and then a sweet, caring guy comes clingingly into her life... In a nutshell: High-energy story ahead! This is a passionate, doting romance that isn’t fluffy or naive~ Our destination is the stars and the sea! The setting is entirely fictional, fictional, fictional. We’re saying it three times becaus 0Votes98.5kRecs70.8kFans
- 45 The Melon Fields and the Li Family 瓜田李夏 The orphan Xia Zhi transmigrates. Her father: a scholar... henpecked by his wife (someone should take away his medicine). Her mother: beautiful and capable... favors sons over daughters and constantly helps her own family (beyond help). Xia Zhi: I'm not marrying an idiot! 0Votes343.1kRecs90.9kFans
- 46 The Legitimate Daughter Comes First 以嫡为贵 In her previous life, she married another man's husband, only to make a wedding dress for someone else. When she opened her eyes again, she swore to live a completely different and brilliant life. She protects her loved ones, destroys her enemies, torments scoundrels, and trips people up along the way. Life is already busy enough, so Prince Xiao, please stop joining in the fun. This girl is not marrying a man surnamed Xiao in this lifetime! A certain lord: You didn't know my mother got divorced 0Votes292.1kRecs209.4kFans
- 47 The Most Beautiful Spring 最春风 Luo Jinyan has been reborn, but ten years too early! Luo Jinyan looks at her devoted father and thinks, Now that I'm back, plenty of people's fates are going to change in this life. 1Votes211.6kRecs126.3kFans
- 48 Ugly Girl Ju 丑女如菊 After transmigrating into the body of Juhua, an ugly farm girl, she pays no heed to the scornful or sympathetic looks people give her. Like a wild chrysanthemum blooming with abandon, she quietly blossoms in the fields, flaunting her vigorous life in the bleak autumn wind! When youth grows as reserved as a chrysanthemum, love, too, quietly watches from the sidelines... 0Votes261.5kRecs260.1kFans
- 49 Reborn: Wen Wan 重生之温婉 After being reborn in ancient times, she not only became mute and unable to speak, but was also disliked by her grandmother, unloved by her father, tormented by her stepmother, and branded an inauspicious person who brought misfortune to her father, mother, and entire family. Faced with all kinds of hardships and difficulties, she rose to the challenge and resolved them one by one. Poisoning, assassinations, and framing followed one after another, yet she remained fearless. She had originally wa 0Votes339kRecs131.5kFans
- 50 Heaven’s Finest Gift 天赐一品 The moment Wei Yaoqing opened her eyes, she went from being the Zhang family’s cherished darling to an ordinary young woman looked down on because her fiancé was too outstanding... 0Votes338.3kRecs159.6kFans
