Novels like Second to None
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- 101 Golden Wind and Jade Dew 金风玉露 Inside the household, the madam quarrels and the concubines make a fuss. What a joke, a lowly servant boy! At court, everyone vies and schemes. Beware when they call you Prince! Her: (smugly) I've mastered the art of picking up women! The Prince: (raising an elegant brow) And how's that? Her: (crestfallen) I'm a woman myself... The Prince: (with an intimidating air) Get over here. Now! Her: (crossing her arms over her chest) What for? No way! *Long, long ago, she disguised herself as a man and s 0Votes346.6kRecs290kFans
- 102 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
- 103 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
- 104 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
- 105 The Slow Passage of Time 韶光慢 (Published in simplified and traditional Chinese, and Thai) Qiao Zhao married one of the capital’s most distinguished young noblemen. But just after the wedding ceremony, her husband was ordered to war. When they met again, he pinned her to the city wall with an arrow. She opened her eyes in the body of a girl riding a donkey, racking her brains over how to get back to the capital. 0Votes1.2MRecs697.6kFans
- 106 Schemes of Beauty and Empire 江山美人谋 A strategist plots within the command tent and secures victory a thousand miles away. She is no beauty. Beauties are merely pawns in her hands. She is no noble, yet heroes compete to bow before her. This book has two physical editions. If you wish to collect it, please buy the collector's edition of The Beauty and Strategy of the Realm, which is divided into two parts and consists of four volumes in total. The other edition is incomplete, so please be careful not to buy the wrong one. 0Votes108kRecs225.6kFans
- 107 Auspicious Divination 吉卦 New book: My Beloved Consort, Save Me [One-on-one pampering romance, doted on beyond measure] While visiting the mountain, she encounters a handsome man, as ethereal as an immortal banished from heaven. Yuheng: If I could choose only one between the throne and you, Ji Yunliu, I would choose only you. Even being above all others cannot compare to a single glance from you. There is a reader group: 4-2-1-1-5-6-9-1-6. Join the group and enter the male lead's name. (⊙o⊙) 0Votes134.8kRecs88.7kFans
- 108 Springtime in the Southern Dynasties 南朝春色 After decades of turmoil, Emperor Wen ascended the throne in the Chen kingdom of the Southern Dynasties, and both north and south enjoyed rare prosperity and stability. The heroine, blessed with exceptional beauty and burdened with chaotic, shameful memories of her previous life, is reborn into this flourishing world. She thinks that in this life, she will not be a monster. In this age, splendid on the surface but thorny beneath, she is determined to find what even the noblest and most gifted ma 0Votes243.7kRecs205kFans
- 109 The Melody of a Thousand Mountains 千山调 He was the original body's object of affection. On the day the original body was rejected after confessing, the two of them died mysteriously together. He was reborn, while she became the original body. Two people who had nothing whatsoever to do with each other met, and the story began... A literary version of the synopsis: Treading across a thousand rivers and ten thousand mountains, composing a magnificent chapter of a lifetime. ● The completed novel Marrying a Husband, published under the fo 0Votes209.7kRecs64.2kFans
- 110 Relying on His Favor 恃君宠 Mom is reborn, Dad transmigrated, my older sister is a Mary Sue, and my younger sister is a white lotus... Lin Jiaruo figures that, given how things are going, it wouldn't be unreasonable for her to coast to an easy win, right? 0Votes30.1kRecs31.1kFans
- 111 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
- 112 This Prince Hasn’t Long to Live 本王命不久矣 Fourth Miss Shen takes a tumble in the Buddhist hall and, upon waking, discovers that she has gained a new ability: She can see how much life a person who is about to die has left... The Prince Yi of the Great Zhou dynasty is young yet covered in battle honors and has slaughtered his way across the lands, but he is a short-lived ghost. After being reborn, Shen Shu saves him countles 0Votes47.8kRecs45.8kFans
- 113 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
- 114 Splendor in the Palm of Her Hand 覆手繁华 She was blind, and had lived in darkness for twenty years. In the end, she was framed for adultery and killed. When she opened her eyes again, she saw a world full of color. With a turn of her hand, she could summon desolation; with another, she could bring forth splendor. Everything depended on a single thought. P.S. He knew that to marry that decisive woman, he would have to snatch her away, make a scene, and shamelessly refuse to take no for an answer. Still not enough? Then he could only pla 7Votes1.1MRecs620kFans
- 115 The Concubine's Rise to Legitimacy 庶庶得正 Fu Jun feels rather out of her depth. Life in the marquis's household is both easy and hard. The dignity of a legitimate daughter is there one moment and gone the next. No life is easy. She doesn't want to be confined to the inner quarters, yet she has no choice but to struggle forward behind the household gates. Whether the twilight grows eve 0Votes80.4kRecs106.4kFans
- 116 Blessings to Come 后福 Fortunes in the official world can change in an instant, while the inner quarters are rife with intrigue. Who says that carrying the grudges of a past life means you can't live freely and happily in this one? The Shen family has passed down more than just a respectable facade from generation to generation. They also happen to have remarkably thick skin. Protect your wealth and secure your honor! People say that those who survive great calamity will be blessed in the end. Shen Yan glanced at the 0Votes176.1kRecs117.3kFans
- 117 The Art of Prosperity 荣谋 New serial: The Fearless Woman Synopsis: From a noble family’s cherished daughter to an empress whose power shook the realm. Dong Ruyi plotted for all under heaven, yet failed to foresee the hearts of those around her. Her entire family was slaughtered, and she regretted everything. When she opened her eyes, she was back at the age of three, the year she had smallpox. In this life, she wanted no realm to rule, only sincere affection. (Setting: The heroine is three years old; girls come of age at 0Votes46.6kRecs59.8kFans
- 118 Ninth Imperial Glorious Phoenix 九阙凤华 She was the daughter of a powerful minister and the empress dowager's own niece, cherished by everyone. But she gave her heart to the man who would ruin her beyond redemption, and could only drag him down with her. Now Fu Mingzhu has been reborn. Watch as she wipes away her past humiliation, takes on her enemies, and boldly calls off her engagement. She swears to rise above them all, turning the world upside down with a wave of her hand! The new novel, "The Phoenix Gate's Legitimate Daughter", i 0Votes22.5kRecs52.6kFans
- 119 The Red Apricot Stirs in the Spring Light 红杏闹春光 Music, chess, calligraphy, and painting: she couldn’t do a single one. Singing and dancing: not a chance. Chemistry and physics: she never learned them properly. History and politics: she was utterly hopeless… A good-for-nothing like her had no choice but to tidy up, change her clothes, and get to work in the kitchen. She would use good food to create an entirely different life. ❤ The title comes from Song Qi’s “Spring in the Jade Tower: Spring Scenery”: Beyond the misty willows, dawn’s chill is 0Votes93.1kRecs458.4kFans
- 120 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
- 121 Why Would an Eunuch Have No Wife 何宦无妻 Fu Mingxian stared, utterly conflicted, at the great villain surrounded by admirers. Handsome, imposing, powerful, and distinguished... But why did he have to be the chief eunuch? Bold and brash introduction: The grand eunuch He Huan has no wife!!! A certain Lang: Zhou Ziheng 0Votes24kRecs19.8kFans
- 122 The Inner Chambers 深闺 She was virtuous and gracious, yet her life ended in tragedy. Reborn, she intends to... 0Votes128.6kRecs100kFans
- 123 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
- 124 Charming Thanks to Good Fortune 恃运而娇 As the daughter of a fallen kingdom's bewitching consort, Jiang Mi has two strengths: first, she is exceptionally lucky, and second, she is clever. Relying on these two qualities, during the ceaseless wars of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, Jiang Mi not only thrives among the noble ladies, but even the First Young Master hiding within her family's domain, the so-called genius with unmatched schemes, actually falls secretly in love with her... @@ Jiang Mi suffers in silence. Clearly, 0Votes163.6kRecs77.1kFans
- 125 Tales of the Spring Boudoir 春闺记事 Gu Jinzhi was born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and married into a wealthy household. Her life was one of endless splendor and exhaustion, right up to its end. When she realized she wasn’t dead but had become a noblewoman in ancient times, irritation welled up inside her. Then she saw a man who looked exactly like her husband from her previous life, and she pursed her lips. Only then did the still waters of her life begin to ripple... 0Votes221.9kRecs150.4kFans
- 126 The Pearl Duel 斗珠 She is a jewelry designer with an extraordinary intuitive bond with pearls. One day, she transmigrated and became the daughter of a palace goldsmith! Witness filigree inlay, gilding and engraving, and kingfisher-feather and jade carving. Witness gemstone cutting that dazzles the four corners of the world; Today, people gamble on rough stones, while in ancient times, they competed over pearls; Wherever Mingzhu's finger points, pearls shine across Hepu! My new book, Artisanship with Plain Hands, h 0Votes62.3kRecs38.8kFans
- 127 Otaku 御宅 “Two hundred taels of silver. Who’ll build me a grand house?” That’s what you call a true diamond in the rough. And she’ll shine, shine brilliantly! 0Votes211.7kRecs54.1kFans
- 128 The Eldest Daughter 嫡长女 In her previous life, she was the eldest legitimate daughter of the Shen clan of Wu and Yue. She enjoyed every earthly luxury: her clan flourished, wielded power at court, and she was the most exalted woman in the realm. Yet she also endured every earthly sorrow: her entire clan was wiped out, she was stripped of her title and imprisoned, and in the end she met a tragic fate! All because the Shen clan had used the strength of the entire family to help him ascend the throne. In this life, she is 0Votes88.1kRecs210.4kFans
- 129 The Daily Life of Raising Children in Ancient Times 古代养娃日常 Peng Jin had just emerged from years of a painful marriage spent trying to conceive when someone clobbered her with a club and sent her hurtling into the Great Qi dynasty, where she became the third young madam of the Chengyi Earl’s residence. Placing both hands over her belly, Peng Jin vowed to pave a glorious future for the precious child heaven had given her! 0Votes48.1kRecs77.9kFans
- 130 Born into a Prestigious Family 生于望族 Poor girl, born into a mansion of wealth and fine embroidery, she lies alone beside an ancient Buddha and a lonely lamp. Born to a noble family, she spends her whole life being meek and obedient, only to end up alone beside an ancient Buddha, dying an unnatural death. Now that she's reborn, she will be strong and escape the nightmare of her past for good! But why does the man she passed by in her previous life keep appearing before her? 0Votes717.4kRecs109.6kFans
- 131 The Gilded Letter 洒金笺 The reborn star courtesan Ya Qing returns to the age of nine. Her family has not been ruined, her father and brothers are still alive, and she meets her little nemesis again. But why, when I’ve returned, has my greatest nemesis returned too? Great nemesis, little nemesis, grudges from two lifetimes, Just watch me take revenge, not settle old scores. 0Votes79.4kRecs61.4kFans
- 132 A Refined Lady of Medicine 药窕淑女 She’s the legitimate eldest daughter of a family that made its fortune as imperial merchants, but her father doesn’t care for her and her stepmother is cruel. There’s nothing but infighting in a prestigious household! You want to fight me again? Again? Keep it up, and I’ll get rid of you! What? I saved someone, and now I have to marry him? For a token of affection, I’ll send something valuable but easy to carry. If things don’t work out, I’ll just grab my dowry box and make a run for it! My new 0Votes692.9kRecs303.9kFans
- 133 The Zhou Family's Female Physician 周氏医女 Lin Xiaojue, whose genes were a “hybrid” blend of a woman who had transmigrated and an honest man from ancient times, was reborn. But she couldn’t remember who she was. All she knew was that her surname was Zhou. After a chance encounter with her maternal grandfather’s medical case records from her previous life, she suddenly remembered that her mother, who was the same age as her, was nearby. So Lin Xiaojue searched and searched, and searched some more... She ran into all sorts of oddballs alon 0Votes97.6kRecs47.2kFans
- 134 Charming Guard 卫娇 In her previous life, even as she lay dying, all her husband could think about was his concubine and illegitimate son. Now that she has a second chance at life, what should she do? 0Votes93.4kRecs49.9kFans
- 135 Heavenly Fragrance 天芳 They say that after hitting her head against a pillar and waking up, the notorious, idle Miss Chi suddenly became reasonable and considerate. Not only is she a master of the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she's also outstanding in poetry, literature, etiquette, and decorum. 0Votes1.2MRecs266.5kFans
- 136 The Beauty with a Blade 美人持刀 Zhuang Rou became the dynasty’s top princess consort through scams and deception. Now she only wants to figure out one thing: When can she finally get the young prince to fall for her? But the young prince, who’s full of devious schemes, realizes that someone has been keeping a hungry eye on him. He can’t help touching his face. “I’m such a delicate flower. Am I really 0Votes193.5kRecs20.9kFans
- 137 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
- 138 I'm Just This Adorable 我就是如此娇花 Everyone in the capital knew that Second Master Feng's standards for choosing a husband were outrageously strict. Short men were out. Fat men were out. Men with troublesome relatives were out. Men without an official title were out. Men who weren't accomplished in both letters and arms were out. Men with too many sisters were out... When someone finally met all the requirements, she found fault with his looks, s 0Votes299kRecs212.6kFans
- 139 Radiant as Jade 容华似瑾 Her face ruined, her body ravaged by illness. At thirty, Xu Jinyu lay dying in a dark, cramped room. When she opened her eyes, she had awakened at the tender age of fourteen. She was aboard a ship bound for the capital and the Marquis of Weining’s residence, sailing toward the nightmare of her past life. Heh... In this life, her very existence would be their nightmare! My new novel, Rebirth of the Phoenix, has passed review~\(≧▽≦)/~ Welcome back, longtime readers! Please add 0Votes128.4kRecs86.8kFans
- 140 The Sparrow Immortal Bridge 雀仙桥 What should I do if my husband is plotting a rebellion? Xiahou Yu figures that since she and Xiao Huan were joined in a political marriage, they should each mind their own affairs, take what they need, and keep up the appearance of marital harmony. But at the brink of life and death, Xiao Huan gives her the chance to survive... Returning to Jian’an Year Three, Xiahou Yu can’t help studying her newlywed husband, Xiao Huan, with curiosity. That one look is all it takes to land her in a trap... 1Votes719.4kRecs182.9kFans
- 141 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
- 142 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
- 143 Flowers Flourish in Spring 花繁春正茗 She is a tea ceremony prodigy renowned throughout the world. When the new emperor ascends the throne, she is forced to become a palace official and has nowhere left to escape. The new emperor is arrogant and domineering, and he also has a burden in tow. Most importantly, he is actually her second senior brother, the very man she abandoned in the past... 0Votes80.5kRecs61.1kFans
- 144 Grand Dressing 大妆 In her previous life, she was the eldest granddaughter of the main branch of the family. After disaster struck, she wandered from place to place and died a miserable death. In this life, she reclines on a chaise longue, watching the powerful minister of the court kneel before her. Coolly, she flicks a speck of rouge from her fingertip. “Too late, Third Uncle.” A truly masterful player in the inner-household battles knows how to devour without leaving a trace, and kill without shedding a drop of 0Votes102.5kRecs208.7kFans
- 145 This Palace Can Handle Any Challenge 本宫专治各种不服 Zhao Ping'an firmly believes that Heaven let her transmigrate and then be reborn, even throwing in a mysterious bonus gift, because it wanted her to live life differently. So after a stormy previous life, this time she might as well live simply (schemingly), straightforwardly (craftily), and ruthlessly (deviously). Are you sick? I've got medicine. You want to go against this princess? Heh. Then you'll get no medicine. Hua Sanlang, radiant as the stars and moon; Shopkeeper Lou, with his long l 0Votes194.3kRecs24.3kFans
- 146 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
- 147 Huajin Lane 华锦里 Let’s see how she carves out a life of splendor amid the brocade and finery. 0Votes45.2kRecs57.9kFans
- 148 Master of the Household 掌贵 Zhu Si thought up ninety-nine ways to conquer Si Niang. Si Niang thought up ninety-nine ways to destroy Zhu Si. As the two armies faced off, someone watched from the sidelines. Wait, how could he just stand by and watch? Someone: Come on, Zhu the Scumbag Si, show me your ninety-nine tricks. I only need one move. Let’s see whose fists hit harder! 0Votes214kRecs52.7kFans
- 149 Sun and Moon Shine Together 日月同辉 The heroine vows to marry a husband and bring him home to guard the house, while helping him father a big family. To find her ideal husband, she keeps growing stronger, but he keeps growing stronger too. In the end, they face off in the clouds: Hero: “Marry me.” Heroine: “No, you marry me!” So, who's marrying whom? 0Votes368.6kRecs76.3kFans
- 150 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
