Novels like Second to None
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- 151 The Fragrance of Orchids (Original Novel of the TV Series As Before) 兰香缘（电视剧《兰香如故》原著） She is the granddaughter of the Grand Secretary. Her family is caught up in a struggle for the throne and convicted of crimes. She and her newlywed husband both die while being escorted into exile. She returns with her memories intact, reborn as Chen Xianglan, a bondservant in the household of the prominent Lin family of Jiangnan. This is the story of a young maid who longs to escape the household but cannot. The simplified Chinese print edition of The Fragrance of Orchids is now available. Sear 18Votes103.9kRecs176.3kFans
- 152 Reborn into a Happy Life 重生之欢喜人生 With one blink, Yang Huanxi, a rich heiress from the twenty-first century, became Song Huanxi, a girl from Songjia Village who had been pushed into a river and drowned by her own younger brother. She barely had time to celebrate her healthy, vigorous body before harsh reality struck her head-on. In an era when there was nothing to eat and even money couldn't buy a thing, Huanxi, who refused to live with hardship, resolved to carve out a prosperous future for herself. 0Votes50.9kRecs33.9kFans
- 153 Everyday Grooming of the Chief Councillor 首辅养成日常 Lin Chutong was only twenty-three when she died. Given a second chance at fourteen, she changed herself and threw the whole game into disarray. The future Grand Secretary she saved on a whim became her strongest ally in this life. The man everyone called a wicked schemer turned out to be the one who treated her best. Well, this is really a story about raising someone and being raised in return. P.S. This novel is entirely fictional, so please don’t scrutinize it for historical acc 0Votes31.1kRecs30.6kFans
- 154 Dark Clouds Meet the Bright Moon 乌云遇皎月 She was like a little sun, while I was a traveler lying beneath it. Bathed in her light, I finally looked up and cried. A love story between a tough-as-nails auto mechanic and a sweet, goofy novelist. 0Votes25kRecs19.9kFans
- 155 The Poisonous Woman Turns Over a New Leaf 毒妇从良记 After getting her wish and becoming that man's second wife, she devoted herself to raising the children and managing the household. But once her husband achieved greatness, he called her a wicked woman and switched the positions of his wives and concubines. Reborn, she learned her lesson and no longer dared to covet another woman's husband. In the end, she married him, a malicious and devious man. He said, “You're too kind. How can you possibly deal with those wicked women?” So there were no con 0Votes103.5kRecs90.5kFans
- 156 The Minister in the Skirt 裙上之臣 Du Jian tells everyone he meets that he already has a wife, putting on the appearance of a chaste and virtuous husband. Chang Ying scoffs at this. Her mind is occupied entirely with earning merit and rising through the ranks, leading her followers to follow some future prince toward the pinnacle of life. Who would have the spare time to covet him? 0Votes266.3kRecs89.1kFans
- 157 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
- 158 Clothes Conceal All 衣手遮天 The new book, The Villain Keeps Wanting a Divorce, is now out... Xie Jingyi has been reborn. She doesn't want to spare her enemies a second thought. She only wants to say: Get lost, and don't get in my way as I become a powerful figure who can call all the shots! But things don't go as planned. A... colossal obstacle appears on her path to success, one whose words strike straight to the heart. Xie Jingyi: Why do you want to marry me, sir? Chai Youchen: Among the three thousand women in Lin'an, n 0Votes196.8kRecs97.5kFans
- 159 A Noble Marriage 世婚 Their families arranged their marriage for generations to come, with no regard for love, only to unite two surnames. She withered like a spring flower, only to be reborn. Her circumstances were the same, but her life took a different path. She knew what would happen along the way, but couldn’t guess how it would end. Being reborn wasn’t just about revenge. Being reborn didn’t offer an opportunity to her alone. She had been reborn to prevent tragedy and bring greater happiness to more people. *, 0Votes369kRecs397.3kFans
- 160 A Beautiful Woman 华姝 New book: Chang'an Qing. Come on in! In the twenty-fourth year of Jianye, Empress Dowager Xiaojing Gu, who had assisted two emperors, passed away at Shangyang Palace. When twelve-year-old Gu Yanling opened her eyes again, memories of her tumultuous life came flooding back, and a cool smile touched her lips. In the end, Heaven had treated her kindly. 0Votes59.9kRecs71kFans
- 161 This Young Lady Loves to Act and Talk 姑娘她戏多嘴甜 New book: Point Gold is now online. Wen Yan is reborn. Her enemies are all living better than ever. No way. She has to get revenge all over again! Huo Yixiao: “How?” Wen Yan: “Put on a show, and sweet-talk them.” Huo Yixiao: “You do put on quite a show, and that mouth of yours...” Wen Yan: “Isn't it sweet?” Huo Yixiao: “...Sweet.” A ruthless, possessive hero × a sweet-talking, double-dealing heroine Official QQ readers' group: Wu Si Liu Er Ba Yi Yi Qi Wu 4Votes325.9kRecs134.9kFans
- 162 Mayfly Inn 蜉蝣客栈 I tell you my feelings, you resent my intentions. Neither gods nor demons need fear. The savage souls of the Three Roads devour guts; at midnight, foolish resentment rises before the courtyard. Who will use the Buddha's hand to guide these fated souls? The Five Aggregates are impermanent, like a mayfly's dream. Let all things return to the wondrous lotus. The Mayfly Inn connects the Three Realms, and wandering souls and spirits often stop here to rest. You Ning betrayed her sect and met a grueso 0Votes47.4kRecs19.4kFans
- 163 The Poisonous Schemes of the Legitimate Daughter 嫡女毒谋 Household intrigue? She couldn’t care less! She plans every move ahead of time, so why fear monsters and villains? Court intrigue? It doesn’t bother her! With her own two hands, she can turn the palace upside down! Schemes and plots are impossible to avoid, And living in peace is no easy thing. She rises up in defiance when all seems lost, Wins her 0Votes210.7kRecs61.1kFans
- 164 Crimson Finery 大红妆 I’ve started a new book, . Come give it a try! Shen Tong has lived two lifetimes, and she thinks this is the best time of all. She has the heart, the strength, and the memory, along with plenty of the best years of her life ahead. Did you hear that? This grand age belongs to me! 0Votes180.9kRecs85.2kFans
- 165 The Phoenix Returns to Its Nest 凤回巢 Xiao Qing’s new book, Reunited with You, is underway. Readers, come on over! O(∩_∩)O~ Gu Wanning’s life was full of ups and downs. She experienced every hardship and enjoyed every luxury. At the moment she closed her eyes, exhausted in both body and mind, she finally found peace. Unexpectedly, when she opened them again... 0Votes601.2kRecs644.7kFans
- 166 Quietly Falling in Love with Me 悄悄爱上我 She had always thought that the person who suddenly moved into the apartment above hers was an accident, only to discover in the end that he was actually a pie from heaven that had accidentally fallen into her lap. When the splendor had faded, she leaned against him as they watched the stars and wispy clouds on the horizon from the terrace. As the evening breeze brushed her face, she heard him say with a smile, “Nian Nian, of the things I once promised you, I have already fulfilled three. There 0Votes74.3kRecs393.8kFans
- 167 A Record of Growing Old Together 偕首录 Wanwan was full of resentment. According to the rules of transmigration, shouldn't a woman like her, after awakening in a new body, be lying comfortably in a soft bed, with a young maid or beautiful older woman at her side calling out to her with concern? What on earth was this situation? It didn't follow the rules of transmigration at all! When Wanwan figured out who this body belonged to, she threw her head back and roared, “Author, you've got the wrong script! This whole brooding, imperial-gu 0Votes76.1kRecs45.2kFans
- 168 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
- 169 You Were Born to Be Free 卿本风流 She helped him attain wealth and status, yet when he held overwhelming power, he drove her to her death. Reborn in the past, she will plan carefully at every step, use the influence of that breathtakingly handsome man, and secure a life of wealth and leisure for herself. A faint smile, her hands tucked into her sleeves; in the blink of an eye, she turns the world upside down. ## Gu Bo, author of "Splendor of the Imperial Court", returns with a new novel, "Protect the Emperor". There’s a direct 0Votes272kRecs169.3kFans
- 170 Too Rich to Be Silenced 富贵不能吟 Prince of Zhenbei Yan Tang was a paragon of propriety, chaste and virtuous. Then he slipped up, and his life didn’t just have a blemish on it. It turned into a whole ink-wash painting... 1Votes574.6kRecs238.5kFans
- 171 Back in Ancient Times as a Veterinarian 回到古代当兽医 Veterinarian Qiu Yehong transmigrates and finds herself living with a wealthy family. She watches their dazzling, intoxicating life from the sidelines, waiting for her destined love. 0Votes157.5kRecs283.9kFans
- 172 The Splendid Flowers 花开锦绣 The Fu family was renowned for its generations of scholars. Its most famous distinction wasn't an imperial title as Crown Prince's Grand Tutor or producing a top-ranking graduate, but the three chastity arches at its gate. Fu Tingyun, the Fu family's ninth young lady, was said to be blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. She never imagined that her cousin would solemnly claim they were lovers, leaving her with nowhere to turn... When one door closes, another opens. She finally understood tha 1Votes372.3kRecs209.7kFans
- 173 The Phoenix Alliance 凰盟 [Completed] As the eldest princess of Chu, Mi Huang only wanted to stay alive. But in her previous life, she was force-fed to a snake and swallowed alive... When someone tore open the gates of the Ninefold Underworld and her soul returned, everyone's fate was turned upside down! After the twists and turns of fate, no one would be content to spend two lifetimes forever beneath someone else's heel! Those who stand at the top are destined to have others try to trample them underfoot! After ten year 0Votes678.9kRecs97.8kFans
- 174 The Phoenixes Sing in Harmony 凤和鸣 She opens her eyes and finds herself back at age twelve! This is a story about a very cool heroine. 0Votes28.5kRecs22.1kFans
- 175 The White Lotus Strategy 白莲攻略 Bai Lian said: "When it comes to men who want me to be their strategist, I rely on my brains." Bai Lian said again: "When it comes to the man I will marry in the future, I rely on my face." Someone asked: "What about me?" Bai Lian replied helplessly: "My whole heart and soul!" Someone: " 0Votes108.5kRecs52.5kFans
- 176 Painted Fields Everywhere 画满田园 Xuan Miaor was a modern-day painter who transmigrated into the home of a poor farming family in ancient times. But that's all right: as long as she has a brush in hand, she needn't worry about earning silver. With her brush: She paints a vast land of mountains and rivers, a flourishing countryside, a house filled with gold and jade, and a harmonious pair bound by love. 0Votes343.5kRecs78.4kFans
- 177 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
- 178 A Match Made in Heaven 妙偶天成 (Published in both simplified and traditional Chinese editions.) The Fourth Miss of the Zhen family was competitive, selfish, and vain, and she went to great lengths to scheme her way into falling into the water alongside the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo's family. Then, after Fourth Miss Zhen fell into the water, a clueless little foodie transmigrated into her body… This is not a traditional tale of household power struggles. The heroine i 3Votes280.4kRecs330.8kFans
- 179 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
- 180 The Lovely Luan 娇鸾 (Also known as My Childhood Friend Is the Male Lead) A hundred years ago, the Imperial Preceptor prophesied that if the Great Liang realm was to remain intact, a daughter of the Cheng family had to be made Crown Princess. She, who had endured the cold shoulder of her family, never knew she was the one destined for the role. As far as Cheng Che was concerned, if she was destined to be Crown Princess, then he would claim the realm for her. 0Votes320.4kRecs193.9kFans
- 181 The High God Has Arrived 上神来了 Mu Jiu’s path to immortality had gone smoothly, but at the crucial moment she hit a bottleneck and couldn’t ascend. Her master pointed her in the right direction. She could have spent some time in the Celestial Court, waiting for the opportunity to fulfill her wish. But who would have thought she’d pick up a clingy pest along the way… When she went out on errands, he’d stand with his hands tucked in his sleeves, gazing at the sky. “Come back soon!” When she talked to her fellow immortals, he’ 0Votes124kRecs182.5kFans
- 182 Mastering the Craft 登堂入室 The first time Yuan Zhi met Song Jiyun, she was scheming with her foster brother to seize the family fortune; The second time Yuan Zhi met Song Jiyun, she was framing someone with her foster brother; The third time Yuan Zhi met Song Jiyun, her foster brother was finally no longer by her side, but she was batting her eyelashes at his good friend... A man may put up with many things, but Yuan Zhi couldn't stand this. He decided... to offer himself to the tiger and tame Song Jiyun, that enchantress 4Votes916.6kRecs197.3kFans
- 183 The Grand Favor 盛宠令 In her previous life, she bore a bad reputation and became the cast-off daughter of a prestigious family. She fought back against despair and died content at last. In this life, she is the youngest daughter of a retired female bandit queen and a poor scholar, cherished and pampered by her family. Strong-as-an-ox mother: “Anyone who bullies Zhuzhu has some nerve!” Handsome, cunning father: “If a child is raised poorly, it’s the father’s fault. The family behind anyone who bullies Zhuzhu should be 0Votes120.5kRecs37.8kFans
- 184 The Phoenix Imprisoned by the Phoenix 凤囚凰 It was an age of tall hats and broad sashes, flowing robes and wide sleeves, and singing with abandon. A faint fragrance drifted through the air, mingling with the music of mountains and streams. The world was a chessboard. Who was the player moving the pieces? Though she had transmigrated as a princess, Chu Yu’s version of the role was unlike anything anyone had ever seen, and utterly astonishing. The completed novels Dragon Dragon Dragon and Lady Floating Fist, and the new no 2Votes281.1kRecs706.6kFans
- 185 Close Your Eyes When He Comes: Dark Scales 他来了请闭眼之暗粼 Book Two of He Is Here, Please Close Your Eyes A strange man lives on the mountain. He never speaks to anyone, always wears sunglasses, a scarf, and a face mask when he goes out, and has an arrogant air about him. But they say he’s a brilliant detective. I know. How? Because I once crossed paths with him. But now he... Don’t say it. I know. I know everything. Hello, I’m Jian Yao, a criminal investigator and Professor Bo Jinyan’s wife. He almost caught me once. But I won’t let that happen again 0Votes57kRecs43.6kFans
- 186 Displaying Beautiful Brocade 良陈美锦 Before she was forty, she was plagued by countless illnesses. When she died, her son was getting married. Jinchao thought she had nothing left to live for, but when she woke, she was young again, in the prime of her life. Back then, my love never wavered; now, I’m as hard as a blade. This book has been published in simplified Chinese and is available to order from Dangdang, JD.com, and Amazon. We welcome your orders! 1Votes300.5kRecs575kFans
- 187 The Mistress of the Household 掌家娘子 Her birth mother was cast out by her father, and her stepmother plotted to frame her. Was her life destined to end like this? For Yao Wanning, this was only the beginning. From now on, she would stop being cautious and swallowing her anger, and would make sure the wicked suffered to the fullest. A modern psychologist arrives in ancient times. She'll have to deal with household, business, and palace rivalries alike. After all, she's the lady in charge of the family. P.S. And then there's him. No 0Votes257.5kRecs191.4kFans
- 188 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
- 189 The First Marquis 第一侯 Li Minglou dies a wretched death, then is reborn ten years in the past. But she feels no joy at the prospect of taking revenge for every wrong done to her. If she wants to live like a normal person, she must first keep a low profile. [Romance] 3Votes4.2MRecs677.8kFans
- 190 The Witch Chooses Her Groom 巫女选婿 The new novel, The Evil Prince Wants to Marry Into the Family, is updating now! In a nutshell, this is the everyday story of transmigrating siblings who join forces to search for their family, only to cross paths with a reborn native... -- What happens when transmigrators meet transmigrators, and the reborn encounter the reborn? Who will outwit the others and seize the advantage? The great shamaness transmigrates into the body of a 0Votes81.1kRecs44.2kFans
- 191 Hereditary Seal 世玺 Synopsis: As a good-for-nothing with a father who rules his territory like an emperor, Li Hengyuan's only worries in life are what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Then one nightmare turned her carefree life upside down! It turns out life isn't just about enjoying good food. It's also about becoming self-reliant! 0Votes62.1kRecs33.5kFans
- 192 Abundant Fragrance 盛芳 After a dream lasting three hundred years, Shen Nianhe was lucky enough to return to a later age. All she wanted was to fight her way back to her ancestral home in the capital and dig up the gold and jade treasures she had casually buried there as a child. But someone kept stubbornly urging her: “What’s the point of enjoying wealth alone for a while, when you could share a lifetime of glory with me?” 1Votes234.1kRecs88.3kFans
- 193 A Good End 善终 The Du family had a daughter. Three months after their wedding, her husband received an imperial order, donned his armor, and set off for war. From then on, they spent more time apart than together. Five years after their marriage, her husband died on the battlefield, wrapped in his armor as his burial shroud. She wept away all her tears, adopted a clansman’s son, and devoted herself to the Buddha beneath a solitary lamp, earning a chastity 1Votes285kRecs274.8kFans
- 194 The Beauty Is Fierce 美人凶猛 Reborn after death, she resolves either never to marry or to take a husband who will join her family. To fight the former husband who killed her and protect her family's property, she gets involved in the family's silk and brocade business, then uses everything she once learned from him against him! . . I've completed four books, so you can count on me to finish this one too. Come on in^^ 0Votes338.6kRecs346kFans
- 195 The Eldest Daughter 长嫡 The Xie family is scheming to claim the Fu family's century-old fortune. Marquis Fu is scheming for power and a bright future. In her dreams, she is a discarded pawn, sacrificed in their power game. Her mother takes her own life by jumping into a well, and she is hastily married off to the Lu family's impoverished son, a man renowned throughout the land. Yet she dies young, in the prime of her life. When she opens her eyes, she lets out a cold laugh. You'd all better repent! 1Votes844.4kRecs529.3kFans
- 196 Scandals at the Imperial College 国子监绯闻录 New novel out now! You were merely a passing breeze, Yet somehow you stood alone and summoned a mountain flood! -------Shen Zetang One-sentence summary: A young woman investigating a case disguises herself as a man, passes the imperial examinations, and joins the court. Before she knows it, the Grand Secretary has carried her off to his residence to keep the household in order. Ye Li Feidao readers' QQ group: Lu Yi Wu Wu Jiu Ba Er Qi 2Votes265.7kRecs53.6kFans
- 197 The Divine Healer Marries into the Family 神医嫁到 Her origins are mysterious, and she possesses peerless medical skills. He is famed as a cold-blooded god of war, commanding a mighty army. After a chance encounter, he forces her to stay by his side and showers her with affection, but it's all just the start of a false-hearted charade! She's had enough! 6Votes31.1kRecs69.4kFans
- 198 A Joyful Farmer’s Journey to the Imperial Exams 欢喜农家科举记 Wei Mingnan, a high-ranking official who fought across the country, died alone and ill. Reborn in the famine year when he was ten, he vowed to root out the corruption and treachery that had brought ruin to the realm. But when he happened to save a little girl, everything took an unexpected turn... He spent ten years studying for the civil service exams, so where did all this laughter and cheer come from? He lived a life of honesty and integrity, so how did he end up with money pouring in from ev 0Votes149.9kRecs37.3kFans
- 199 Don’t Fail the Cold Summer 莫负寒夏 You finally came back, before I had grown old and alone. By then, Lin Mochen was the chairman of a conglomerate worth tens of billions, and one of the youngest business tycoons in the country. Someone asked him, “What was so special about her that you couldn’t forget her all these years?” Lin Mochen replied, “I once thought I deserved someone better. But in this world, who could ever be better than the woman I love?” 0Votes6.7kRecs34kFans
- 200 A Flourishing Age of Enchanting Beauty 盛世妖颜 Sheng Siyan, reborn in the Great Xia Dynasty, looks like a harmless little white rabbit. Who could have guessed that underneath, she is a cunning, intelligent little fox who never lets herself suffer a loss? Naturally, when a little fox chooses a husband, she has an exceptional eye for men. And so Sheng Siyan discovers that after carefully selecting from countless possibilities, she has picked up a husband with an innate aura of invincibility in household rivalry... O(∩_∩)O Haha~ Life is going t 2Votes639.5kRecs288.9kFans
