Novels like A Guide to Being a Second Empress
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- 1 Married by Pregnancy 奉子相夫 She'd been dead for only three days, and they hadn't even carried her out the door, yet someone was already trying to take her baby and coveting her husband? Absurd! Who could put up with this? She'd taken over someone else's body and become someone else's mother, so the least she could do was stand up for her, protect the baby's rights, and win back the baby's father. Just watch as the legitimate wife comes back from the dead to take down the seductress mistress... What? I have no right? I came 0Votes182.4kRecs253.7kFans
- 2 A Palace Maid’s Thousand Years 宫女千岁 Gu Chang Le lived by the principle of being content with what she had. For no apparent reason, she became one of the victims of the once-in-a-century catastrophic flood that struck the Dayong Dynasty. Sold off, escaping, and then entering the palace, she began her career in the palace workplace. A struggle over the imperial heirs? I'm just a palace maid. Court intrigue has nothing to do with me. A wastrel turning over a new leaf? Sorry, just look at the fine men around me. They're a dime a dozen 0Votes7.8kRecs4.3kFans
- 3 Reborn as Tang Wan 重生唐婉 Sixty years after her death, after spending six decades at the overlook where souls gaze toward home, Tang Wan never imagined she could come back to life! Being reborn was a good thing, but why did she have to be reborn at the most awkward point in her life? Tang Wan had no idea what path to take or where her future lay. All she wanted was to change herself and avoid repeating the tragedy of her previous life. 0Votes8.9kRecs61.5kFans
- 4 A Trial Marriage in Ancient Times 古代试婚 Reborn as a peasant girl in ancient times, she finds herself in a dirt-poor family. Her greedy sister-in-law has no sense of loyalty, and her honest brother has no backbone. They insist she become a concubine, leaving her no room to argue, so she finds a scholar to take the fall. If he’s a promising investment, the two of them can work together to build a better life. But if he’s a lost cause, she’ll draw up a contract to protect herself. Become a rich man’s concubine or a poor man’s wife? Her s 0Votes158kRecs89kFans
- 5 Beauty 秀色 Reborn into a new life, the practical Qing Dai knows full well how important it is to find a good man and a suitable husband. She carefully considers her options and makes plans in secret, never imagining she would fall into someone else's “trap” and have her marriage arranged for this lifetime, the next, the one after that, and the one after that... *, * Husband: First line: Lying is no crime, as long as your beloved falls into the nest. Second line: Scheming is glorious, as long as your virtuo 0Votes194.1kRecs242.4kFans
- 6 The Crown Princess of the Qing Dynasty 清穿太子妃 Look at the crown princes throughout history: it’s always been a dangerous, thankless job. Especially the crown prince under the Kangxi Emperor, who was appointed and deposed twice. With a long-lived father above him and fierce brothers below, it was no job for an ordinary person... And poor Yang Mimi, a fan of Qing dynasty transmigration novels, was even more unfortunate: she transmigrated into the crown princess, sharing every hardship with that unlucky crown prince. Just as she finally steele 0Votes33.4kRecs17.7kFans
- 7 Ninefold Grace 九重娇 After two thousand years of reincarnation, Empress Chen Ajiao, the first empress of Emperor Wu of Han, was reborn with no memories, cherished by all. In this life, she would no longer be confined to the cold halls of Changle Palace, nor change her name and become the incomparable beauty Lady Li. She bore a son and established him as heir; the three thousand women of the imperial harem were all but irrelevant. She was Empress Chen Ajiao, the Sage and Devoted Empress! 0Votes11.9kRecs8.5kFans
- 8 The Empress Dowager's Path to Power 太后升级路 Yun Yao thought her rise through the ranks would go from Consort Zhao to Noble Consort Zhao, then Imperial Noble Consort Zhao, then Grand Imperial Concubine, and finally Empress Dowager. But somehow, it turned into Consort Zhao → Empress → Empress Dowager. Anyway, it was cause for universal celebration! As the aunt of the future Empress Dowager Xiaoshengxian, Yun Yao had little else worth 0Votes21.1kRecs21kFans
- 9 The Noble Lady's Modern-Day Adventures 贵女反穿日常 NO, ZUO, NO, DIE! Gu Jialuo really wants to ask the transmigrator who once “borrowed” her body: What the hell did you do, and why did I wake up to find myself in such a wretched state?! But the most urgent thing is to clear her name and escape the Iron Threshold Nunnery, supposedly a prison for the noblewomen of Great Qi! In a nutshell: A noblewoman from Great Qi transmigrates to the modern world, then back again, to clean up the mess she left behind! 0Votes40.2kRecs18kFans
- 10 The Great Families 世家 Her uncle was cold, her fiancé betrayed her, and the aunt she regarded as her own mother sold her to a merchant as a concubine for two hundred thousand taels of silver, completely ruining her life. Reborn after returning from the dead and enduring countless trials, Lian Yueyao swore that in this life she would never again let anyone control her destiny. This time, she would protect the family members who loved and cared for her, and use her own hands to draw herself a splendid future. Readers' g 0Votes9.1kRecs24.6kFans
- 11 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
- 12 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
- 13 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
- 14 A Life of Beauty and Healing 活色医香 The serious blurb: Xiao Hanyu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Xiao family, was the Crown Princess in her previous life. In the end, her family was destroyed, and she set the Eastern Palace ablaze. When she opened her eyes again, she had become her half-sister, and the only surviving heir of the Xiao clan. Now, the question was: The worst sorts of people block the way, and bullies run rampant. The bully said, “Your enemies are mine to deal with.” The young woman replied, “Thanks, but no.” 0Votes100.5kRecs31.4kFans
- 15 The Beloved One 掌上娇 In her previous life, as Xue Chengjiao lay dying, the only people by her side were her wet nurse and Wei Shu. At eighteen, she had become the Deng family’s second wife, and she died alone in a country estate outside the city... But when she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the eleventh year of Zhenning. That was the year she first entered the Cui residence, the year everything was just beginning 1Votes32.1kRecs39.5kFans
- 16 The Fisherman's Daughter 渔娘 After losing her soul and becoming a fool for years, she has endured every hardship. When her soul finally returns, the little fisherwoman makes her fortune with the sea at her back. She can command beasts with her flute-playing ability, and takes care of every disaster, villain, and troublemaker in one fell swoop. But while other people summon wild beasts, where did this passionate young man come from? 0Votes128.9kRecs51.5kFans
- 17 Healing with Brocade 医锦还厢 Young Marquis, you were the one who divorced me back then, and now you want to marry me again? Ever heard that a good horse doesn’t eat the grass it’s already passed? Have you no shame? I’ve spent so long being a good horse that I’m sick of it. This time, I’m going to be a bad horse. Damn, I really want to sing “Love’s Transaction” to him. What should I do? The author may be good at finishing books, but she’s always made things up as she goes. In the spirit of kindness and 0Votes62.1kRecs50.6kFans
- 18 The Art of Divorcing Your Husband 休夫计 In her previous life, she’d had enough of getting up earlier than a chicken and going to bed later than a dog, only to be ordered around by her sister-in-law, criticized by her mother-in-law, and finally thrown out with nowhere to go. Reborn, she’s been granted a miraculous treasure by heaven. In this life, she just wants to be a good doctor, raise a good little dumpling, and live a good life. But all of that depends on divorcing him. Though, in truth, she’ll do whatever it takes to get him to d 0Votes3.5kRecs21kFans
- 19 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
- 20 The Great Han Dynasty: Yan Hua 大汉嫣华 He is her uncle. He is also her husband. When I was twelve, you offered twelve fine steeds and twenty thousand gold pieces as my bride price, and welcomed me into the desolate Weiyang Palace. Love is like a game of chess. If checkmate is inevitable, if we are locked in a deadly struggle and left guarding a lonely city, how am I supposed to fight my way out? Twelve years of passing seasons. If life truly is one grand gamble, I’ve already slapped my stake on the table. Do you dare to join me as th 0Votes141.4kRecs112kFans
- 21 A Second Spring 第二春 A disaster sends the Lin family to prison. The married daughters of the Lin family are caught up in the misfortune too. Even if they keep their heads down and behave, being sent to a separate Buddhist hall is unavoidable, and a letter of divorce is nothing out of the ordinary. In her grief, Lin Yijia feels a little relieved, because her husband has become even more attentive to her. But after drinking the calming tonic her husband personally brings her, she wakes up to find she has suddenly retu 0Votes38.6kRecs112.8kFans
- 22 The Pampered Daughter 闺娇 A prosperous age dawns once more, bringing all the lovely ladies together to dance in a dazzling contest of beauty. In her maiden days, she is the darling of her family, backed by powerful allies and blessed with beauty and talent. Among a hundred flowers, she blooms brightest. After marriage, she becomes a cherished wife, wed to a wonderful husband and living a life as sweet as honey. In short: Who has the discerning eye, me or you? The everyday cast includes legitimate daughters, illegitimate 0Votes145kRecs44kFans
- 23 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
- 24 The Second Wife 继妻 With the help of her legitimate mother and elder sister, Chang Runzhi gets divorced. But after the divorce, her grandmother, who has an excellent eye, decides to arrange a second marriage for her. The old lady has set her sights on her brother-in-law’s younger brother, a prince with no mother, no power, and no money: a “three-nothing” prince. Chang Runzhi decides that with such a good hand, she’ll play it better than the original owner did! 0Votes39.8kRecs53.9kFans
- 25 A Marvelous Reversal on the Immortal Path 妙逆仙途 After transmigrating into the cultivation world, Jiang Miao is framed and hunted down. She self-destructs, then discovers a novel in a mysterious space. Only then does she learn that the mastermind was her transmigrated cousin, Jiang Chan! When she is reborn, she vows that if she is to live in the cultivation world again, she will become a powerful cultivator, never repeat her past mistakes, and never again let anyone manipulate her like a puppet! 0Votes7.3kRecs11.8kFans
- 26 Lucky to Have You in This Life 幸得此生相顾 She died with unresolved regrets, keeping watch by the river for three days and nights. But the person who came to claim her body was not her husband. Looking at the benefactor’s indistinct silhouette, she was deeply moved and made a secret vow: If she could be reborn, she would marry him! …Later, she really was reborn. 0Votes11.1kRecs16kFans
- 27 The Beautiful, Alluring, and Carefree Concubine 美姬妖且闲 She can't lift with her shoulders or carry with her hands, a delicate, weak woman! Fortunately, she has a wealth of talent. Though she can't serve at court, she can use her skills to build a fortune from scratch. Flower by flower, blade of grass by blade of grass, brick by brick, and tile by tile, she builds a reputation that shakes the world! Watch as this master gardener tends her plants and, in the meantime, picks out a match and searches for her ideal husband. 0Votes58.4kRecs137.8kFans
- 28 The Ugly Woman 丑妇 An ugly woman lives at the foot of South Mountain, In a thatched hut with bare walls, Disowned by her parents, with no family name, And only one little bun to call her own. A woman who transmigrates brings her little local bun along to farm and do business, building a fortune from nothing. Once the family is wealthy, the little bun starts going to school. It seems a wonderful life is finally about to begin. But can someone tell her who this handsome man is, blocking the entrance to her home? A n 0Votes150.4kRecs141.8kFans
- 29 The Retired Palace Maid 退役宫女 To escape the Xuanwu Gate Incident, she served eight years in the deep palace before returning home. Now she is an unmarried woman past her prime. At long last, she meets him and comes to like and trust him deeply, promising to be with him, and him alone, for the rest of their lives. She refuses to become a concubine, and he is determined to marry her as his wife. But their stations are worlds apart. She does not want to waste his youth, and he cannot bear to watch her beauty fade. Still, can ha 0Votes206.9kRecs59.1kFans
- 30 A Wife of Higher Standing 妻高一筹 She transmigrates into the body of a woman who was used as a pawn in a marriage to a wealthy family, then discarded almost as soon as the wedding was over. Her luck is truly awful, especially since this abandoned wife has to raise two children their own father can’t stand. Still, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. This life as an abandoned wife, left to fend for herself, or rather, to provide for herself, and stay out of the household’s internal squabbles, is actually rather pleasant. The heroin 0Votes74.7kRecs156.5kFans
- 31 Reborn: The Legend of a Screen Queen 重生影后传奇 The new novel, The Empress Takes Over the Fashion World, has been uploaded. Please add it to your shelves and vote for it! The empress has transmigrated back into the modern era to become a fashion mogul! She debuted young, acted willfully, and went astray. Bo Jin, who entered show business as a child star, left this world at the age of twenty-five carrying regrets and remorse. Like waking from a dream, she opened her eyes and found herself back at the age of fifteen. That year, so many things h 0Votes31kRecs25.6kFans
- 32 Longing for Spring’s Return 念春归 She opened her eyes again and found herself back in that year. There was still time to start over. She would secure a lifetime of peace for herself and her family. May the years be peaceful, and may spring return in its own time! 2Votes123.5kRecs89kFans
- 33 A Worthy Husband 佳婿 This is a gritty tale of an ordinary man and a fierce woman joining forces to topple the rich and powerful, carve out territory, and forge their own domain. It’s also a romantic story about an ordinary man using a lifetime of trust, devotion, and promises to sew his wife a magnificent wedding gown. When that gown is draped over the fierce woman’s shoulders, the ordinary man says, “May I win one heart, and stay together until our hair turns white.” The fierce woman turns around and replies, “Chee 0Votes176.3kRecs40.4kFans
- 34 Yongzheng’s Little Concubine 雍正小老婆 An ancient flower spirit is reborn in the Qing dynasty, in the Geng household. To gain more dragon energy and advance her cultivation, she marries Yongzheng as a secondary consort. But what is going on in this inner household? The reborn Nara clan, the transmigrated Li clan, the cultivating Niohuru clan... That would be strange enough, but the Eighth Prince has had his soul replaced too, and has been reborn as his own son? Yongzheng’s household is full of experts, each displaying their own speci 0Votes216.8kRecs63.7kFans
- 35 A Fortune at the Door 复贵盈门 Official synopsis: Her father was framed by his clansmen and thrown into prison. On her wedding night, her husband killed her. Reborn at thirteen, will everything happen all over again? When everything is reborn from the ashes, she will take her life into her own hands... Unofficial synopsis: Given a second life, she strives to change her fate. When all her efforts finally pay off, the one person she still can't let go of is the man by her side... The road of rebirth is paved with splendor, the 0Votes110.7kRecs412kFans
- 36 I Am Yinzhen's Consort 我是胤禛福晋 What? I'm Yinzhen's primary consort? Oh! Yinzhen? What? Yinzhen, the suspicious, heartless emperor who favored the delicate Nian sister and locked up a whole bunch of his brothers? Heavens, send me back! A young nurse transmigrates into the daughter of Fei Yanggu and reads Qing dynasty history in her family's mysterious space. Suddenly, she realizes that she, who hated the eleventh prince most of all, has become the primary consort of the great eleventh prince, Yinzhen. What should she do? Three 0Votes213.4kRecs88kFans
- 37 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
- 38 Returning Home in Glory 衣锦还香 P.S. My new novel, The Tragic Villain Is Actually My Own Younger Brother, is now being updated. Feel free to switch over and read it. In her previous life, she was born into wealth and privilege, yet in the end she was trampled underfoot and died in bed. Reborn once, she returned in fine clothes, leaving a trail of fragrance as she swept through the world. Everyone who owed her would repay her one by one. But how could she repay the person she owed? 0Votes81.5kRecs74.2kFans
- 39 A Joyous Match 喜良缘 Reading people's expressions and getting along with everyone? That's our strong suit! Playing dumb and pretending to be a fool while secretly outsmarting everyone? That's our specialty! So what if I transmigrated into the body of a lowly, unloved concubine's daughter? I'll borrow the east wind, secure a match as precious as gold and jade, and live a life of glory and freedom! 0Votes236.1kRecs197.3kFans
- 40 Cherished and Spoiled 骄宠 The Princess Consort of Prince Qin is a real oddball. In the patriarchal Great Wei dynasty, she somehow became the biggest winner among women. A concubine-born daughter becomes a princess consort, with no parents-in-law above her and no sisters-in-law beside her. Her husband dotes on her without restraint, and in the end she even rises to the very peak of power in Great Wei. The Princess Consort of Prince Qin proves through personal experience that transmigration is a skill! 0Votes94.4kRecs56.9kFans
- 41 The Poisonous Bride 娘子有毒 Everyone says the Third Madam of the Guangping Marquis Estate is blessed beyond measure. Her husband is handsome, talented, and refined; her mother-in-law is kind and gracious, treating people warmly. She is the envy of every noblewoman in the capital. But it was only after she was reborn as the Third Madam that she realized life might not be as easy as it seemed. But she is not the woman she used to be. She will live this life on her own terms! 0Votes35.8kRecs42.1kFans
- 42 A Glance, and Joy Blossoms 顾盼成欢 Come check out my new book, I’m Done With This Relationship That Has No Name or Status! After enjoying decades of honor and luxury, Gu Qingwei finally outlived her philandering husband. She thought she could spend the rest of her life without a care in the world. After a lifetime of being virtuous and magnanimous, Gu Qingwei returns to her childhood and decides to live life on her own terms. Huh? Why has that scoundrel gone from a flirtatious playboy to a clingy 0Votes67.3kRecs96kFans
- 43 Cold Mist Over the River 烟水寒 The story of the ancient woman An Jieyu, who transmigrates to the modern era, then is reborn back at the starting point, journeying from fierce household battles to the warmth of everyday life, and from gilded halls and high office to dominating the jianghu. The tangled romances of a good-for-nothing heroine who has no interspatial realm, no supernatural abilities, and no talent for jade gambling, who regards the Three Obediences and Four Virtues as drifting clouds and pays no heed to the supre 0Votes64.1kRecs128.1kFans
- 44 Schemes of a Golden Age 盛世谋妆 In Yunzhou there was a woman named Xue Rou. Her features were graceful and delicate, yet her nature was as fierce as a tiger. In the twentieth year of the Chengqing reign, she came from Yunzhou to the Great Zhou capital, setting every faction into turmoil... “Fierce as a tiger?” Beneath an old locust tree, Xue Rou listened to the storyteller’s animated tale, calmly gathering her sleeves with a faint smile. If she weren’t fierce as a tiger, how could she avenge herself? If she weren’t fierce as a 0Votes101.6kRecs58.8kFans
- 45 The Empress Is Always Slacking Off 娘娘她总是不上进 Everyone said the fourth daughter of the Jing'an Marquis's legitimate line was incredibly fortunate. She entered the palace, won the emperor’s favor, and had both children and a powerful family behind her. What a splendid life! In truth, Shen Chuliu herself had no idea how she had ended up where she was. At first, it went like this: When the other consorts played music and danced, Shen Chuliu thought, I’m not some performer. When they wrote poems and painted, she thought, I’m not trying to pass 0Votes24.7kRecs72kFans
- 46 Chronicles of a Farming Family 农家记事 A farming family makes its home in the mountains, with three parts mountain, one part water, and six parts fields. Within a snail shell, they build a splendid sanctuary; a harmonious family and thriving livelihood bring good fortune and health! A farming tale: raising silkworms and weaving, but mostly farming! 0Votes49.8kRecs24.8kFans
- 47 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
- 48 Reborn: The Noblewoman’s Story 贵女重生记 The noble daughter of the Great Jin Dynasty was reborn only to be rejected and lose her engagement... 0Votes25.9kRecs69.1kFans
- 49 The Healer’s Serene Life 药医的悠然生活 She wanted to live a full and satisfying life. She wanted to be a farmer, well, a medicinal herb farmer was pretty much the same thing. Mountain springs, well, waterfalls were close enough. A few fields, well, medicinal herb fields were still fields, weren’t they? She wouldn’t trade this peaceful life for anything. 0Votes265.3kRecs225.9kFans
- 50 A Joyful Household 喜盈门 She firmly believed good people would be rewarded, but was driven to the end of her rope. At last, she understood: kindness is always wasted on the wicked. So what if she had the label of “cursed to bring misfortune to her parents” and “fated for a life of hardship”? So what if her mother was dead, her father despised her, and she had a little sister to care for? So what if her marriage prospects were “extremely” disappointing? Happiness must be fought for and defended! A declaration: You should 0Votes167.6kRecs378.9kFans
