Novels like The Rakish Lady Heir
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- 1 The Road to Transmigration Lies Beneath My Feet 穿越之路在脚下 As a woman from the apocalypse, should she raise the blood-soaked banner of merciless slaughter in ancient times, or abide by the rules of the world and keep a low profile? A certain man, holding a book with his robe hanging open, drawled lazily, “Don't talk so big. Tell me about all the times you chickened out.” 0Votes1.6kRecs4.7kFans
- 2 The Many-Faced Cutie 千面萌主 Suzhou was most famous for its bustling pleasure quarters, with brothels and entertainment houses standing everywhere, and Springheart House was one of them! What made it extraordinary, however, was that behind it stood an extremely mysterious assassin organization: the Haitang Pavilion. Ten agarwood Haitang Tokens, ten bizarre missions, a world of bloodshed, grudges, and love-hate entanglements. Peiyao's journey of battling monsters and leveling up is about to begin… Yet before she could e 0Votes4.2kRecs3.3kFans
- 3 A Splendid Journey 锦途 If you're interested, come check it out~ Lin Zhen is reborn six months into the past. At this point, her household is still prosperous, and she hasn't yet met her scumbag ex-fiancé. She swears to crush him and his mistress and protect her family's wealth and honor. Even with the advantage of being reborn, she still manages to play a great hand terribly, all because of her useless teammates. Fortunately, Lin Zhen refuses to 0Votes131kRecs4.7kFans
- 4 The Spy in the Qipao 旗袍谍影 Amid the turmoil of a chaotic age, she used faith as her fabric, wisdom as her measure, righteousness as her clasp, and affection as her trim, embroidering a hazy tale of the Republic of China era. [This novel is complete] 0Votes1kRecs91Fans
- 5 Your Highness, Please Behave 王妃请自重 Ling Feifei picked up a certain someone while she was out. Hey, weren’t we supposed to follow the usual plot, where you repay me by marrying me and we fall madly in love? Why has this certain someone turned me down for the hundredth time? You’re not cute at all. Doesn’t the art of war say to fight on after every defeat? They said it’s easy for a woman to win a man’s heart, so ho 0Votes58.9kRecs13.4kFans
- 6 Springtime by the Waters 鱼水春来 (Read with caution) This story is also known as The Carp Spirit’s Guide to Life in the Inner Residence. There are probably very few people in this world who know that Yu Xiaoling, the five-year-old granddaughter of the Yu family’s Minister of Works, is actually a carp spirit reincarnated! Yu Xiaoling clutched a soft, delicious piece of pea cake and rattled off in one breath: “The Carp Spirit’s Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Having Fun in the Mortal World, While Picking Up a Young Husband Along t 0Votes9.4kRecs23.7kFans
- 7 A Springtime Return 赋春归 The First Madam of the Beining Marquis's household went to sleep and never woke up again. When Fu Yujin opened her eyes, she discovered that she'd returned to the days before her marriage. Did she have to marry again and live an unhappy life with Zhou the Elder, with neither affection nor harmony? No! This time, she would live for herself! Zhou Yuanyan: “Since she won't be my sister-in-law anymore, there's nothing wrong with whatever I do, right?” Extra chapters for every Heshi Jade 0Votes8.4kRecs9.1kFans
- 8 Slay the Hua 诛华 The Seventh Prince suddenly died, the Chengde Hall caught fire, and the collapse of Yong'an Mountain crushed hundreds of households of villagers. With the nation on the brink of ruin, Chang Jiyao was buried alive as a sacrifice to Heaven. Thirteen days later, she crawled out from the dark earth, but had forgotten the most agonizing year of her life. That was the year her father died horribly, her mother withdrew from the secular world, and swore that mother and daughter would never meet again! B 0Votes19.1kRecs6.7kFans
- 9 A Transmigrator’s Life as a Widow’s Maid 穿越之寡妇丫鬟 On a graduation trip to Huangshan, she unexpectedly transmigrates to the Great Zhou dynasty. The well-behaved Lan Yi becomes a little maid fleeing with a young master in tow. After evading assassins and escaping the inner household, she travels a thousand miles to settle in a small mountain village. Then, as if one good thing weren't enough, she takes in another adorable little one. From then on, the three live happily together, raising chickens and ducks, clearing fields, and growing peonies. S 0Votes68.9kRecs52.9kFans
- 10 The Legitimate Heir 嫡卿 I'm not fighting over a man. I'm fighting for my pride. You made me a cannon fodder character, so I'll reduce you all to ashes. Liu Yuanqing, spoiled and domineering, adored by everyone, gives scumbag men and women a brutal reckoning. She tosses her head and declares: Don't talk to me about getting what you deserve in another life. I'm only interested in enjoying this one. If you're bad to me, I'll never let it go. If you're good to me, I'll repay you in full. Li Hao is delighted when he hears t 0Votes17.9kRecs21kFans
- 11 Heaven's Contest on the Immortal Path 天竞仙途 The road to immortality is fraught with peril. Who will seize the advantage first? This one has chaotic meridians and extraordinary channels. The path to immortality is full of twists and turns, but watch as I stand supreme! That one was born a demon, with a beauty's heart and crystal-clear courage. A wondrous formation stirs the winds and clouds! This one has blood surging with monstrous power, red hair fierce enough to face ten thousand foes. When the wine runs dry, his heroic spirit rises! Th 0Votes95.4kRecs10.2kFans
- 12 The Lady Takes Up Her Sword 夫人持剑 Han Lang, the distinguished Commander of the Imperial Brocade Guard, didn’t get married until he was twenty-four. But to his utter surprise, he had married a fake wife: a thief who stole intelligence! The shameless female thief helped herself to whatever she wanted, stole intelligence, and even stole his newly awakened heart! Han Lang: “Get back here!” Pei Zhen: “Do you think I’m stupid?” Han Lang: “All right, all right! If you won’t come back, I’ll go with you!” Pei Zhen: “???” Han Lang had no 0Votes17.7kRecs7.6kFans
- 13 The Divine Physician Ancestor Has Returned 神医祖宗回来了 The new book, The Mystic Ancestress Is Mind-Read, and the Whole Family Gets Hooked on Playing the Villain, is now out! … … At the wedding of Shen Weiqing, the heaven's favorite, the hall is filled with guests offering their congratulations. Then a village girl arrives to steal the groom, claiming that she is the one Shen Weiqing was engaged to… 0Votes188.5kRecs50.8kFans
- 14 The Little Farmer Who Runs the Household 掌家小农女 She transmigrates to ancient times for no apparent reason! See how Chen Xiaonuan makes a fortune, with her honest mother and adorable little sister by her side! The author’s new book, "Follow My Sister to Farm in the Tenth Year of the Calamity", is now underway. Readers are welcome to check it out. 0Votes200.9kRecs69.9kFans
- 15 A Poor Scholar of the Ming Dynasty 大明寒士 Shen Kang, an insignificant nobody from the twenty-first century, unexpectedly finds himself in the Ming Dynasty. He straightens his sleeves, savoring a breeze, then drains a jug of rough wine. The road ahead is long, and the imperial exams, making a name for himself, and becoming an official are all difficult. Other people have a golden finger; he has a brain. Other people have a System; he has a brain. Other people have beautiful women by their side; he... gives his right hand a rest and switc 0Votes78.4kRecs26.6kFans
- 16 Alluring Diva 倾国艳伶 She was a master of Ming-style opera, a celebrated actress of her generation. He was the emperor, the supreme ruler whom the people supported. She fell for him, ventured into danger, gave up half a city, bound her heart to him, and entered the palace. When love turned to suspicion overnight, she lost everything she had. The wind swept across ten thousand miles, and they were separated by the ends of the earth. Life is about more than love and hate. There are still roads ahead, stretching on with 0Votes36.1kRecs8.7kFans
- 17 The Peerless Soul Consort: High God, Do Enjoy! 绝色魂妃：上神，请享用！ What should an ordinary person do after being hauled into the Spirit Realm?! Cultivate! What if you're a good-for-nothing with no talent for cultivation?! Go wild! With my master's seal of true transmission on my brow, I still want to add another one on my collarbone... My Lord Main God, why won't you stop chasing me?! Because you've got a big one and a lovely soul, little miss~! (This story doesn't focus on leveling up through cultivation. The plot comes first. The heroine is useless but not st 0Votes123.6kRecs25kFans
- 18 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
- 19 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
- 20 A True Record of Nurturing Worthy Ministers 贤臣养成实录 The story of a modern girl who transmigrates into the past as the son of an official family, and strives to cultivate herself, manage her family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world. [Female-to-male transmigration, no BL. Read it or don’t, but don’t attack the author.] 0Votes76.8kRecs50.2kFans
- 21 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
- 22 The Taoist Nun's Affairs 道姑花事 / Rui Ping, a newly risen noble of the capital, has always made it his mission to repay every grudge, especially against those who kicked him when he was down. He would never let them off! But fate had other plans. His impoverished enemies, drowning in debt, had secretly swapped in the soul of a little enchantress, who put on a Taoist robe and talked nonsense w 0Votes34.2kRecs27.4kFans
- 23 Striving in the Late Ming Dynasty 奋斗在晚明 Peace reigns at home and abroad, the realm is prosperous, and the laws, institutions, and systems of governance have all been brought into order. The Ming dynasty of the sixth year of Wanli is flourishing, repelling Japanese pirates, reforming officialdom, and implementing the Single Whip Law. Yet according to the course of history, the Ming Empire will inevitably advance toward its setting sun… But Heaven will not abandon the Ming. Ning Xiu, who does not belong to this world, arrives in th 0Votes252.3kRecs70kFans
- 24 The Tang Dynasty Immortal Doctor 大唐仙医 A solemn statement: This is a work of classical xianxia fiction, entirely fictional and unrelated to history! What a raw deal! He actually transmigrated into the body of a prisoner about to be beheaded! With the executioner's blade about to fall, how will Zhang Xiaolin save himself? 0Votes885.2kRecs2.1MFans
- 25 The Shaman Healer Awakens 巫医觉醒 Able to communicate with ghosts and gods, as well as practice medicine, since witchcraft and medicine have never been separate. Once one reaches the pinnacle, neither ghosts nor gods dare question them, and calamities cannot draw near. But can one who has reached the pinnacle also heal the human heart? Behold the awakening of the strongest witch doctor~ 0Votes513.1kRecs223.3kFans
- 26 The Lord Has Returned 君归矣 This book began in May 2017 and was rewritten in April 2025. A note: This book has no romance pairing, no female emperor, a huge cast, and many long-running clues and plot threads. It's an unconventional, eclectic fantasy with a high barrier to entry...and all kinds of potentially frustrating elements rolled into one book. Also, the book is set against the backdrop of the Two Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties. The events and characters are all drawn from old records that Xiao Xian dug up. 25Votes705.6kRecs89.7kFans
- 27 A Worthy Wife, Indeed 卿本贤妻 Family life may be full of trivial matters, but in those little things, we find things and lose them! Su Jinlou spent forty years watching from the sidelines, until a late-in-life pregnancy changed everything. As family matters unfold, she sets off on a lively journey of snarky commentary and wild imaginings... 0Votes67.6kRecs63.5kFans
- 28 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
- 29 The Young Lady of the Yamen 千金小衙内 As the descendant of a court official and a textbook young master, Xu Youran has spent her whole life strolling around and living the life of a spoiled dandy. She has a whole host of childhood friends who could become her future husband, and from then on she expects to live the life of her dreams. Then one day, her mother delivers the dreadful news: "Daughter, it's time for you to get married!!!" Heroine profile: Name: Xu Youran. Gender: Female. Description: A highly dangerous little girl. Threa 0Votes86.1kRecs50kFans
- 30 Tomb Guardian Beast 镇墓兽 Tomb guardians are mythical beasts from ancient China, the natural enemies of tomb raiders. They guard the underground palaces of emperors and generals, protecting humanity’s ultimate secrets. In 1900, the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing, and Empress Dowager Cixi fled to Xi’an. The heir to the craft of the last imperial tomb artisan was unexpectedly born atop a coffin in an ancient Tang dynasty tomb. In an age of upheaval, from the late Qing dynasty to the Republic and then the world wars, 0Votes287.3kRecs127.4kFans
- 31 The Beauty and the Fortune-Teller 美人神棍 In her previous life, she was weak and passive, and suffered terribly. Will starting over make her noble, clever, and universally loved? Zhao Tansheng tilted her head toward the heavens. She had no idea why the Boundless Heavenly Venerable had given a weakling like her another chance. But she knew that a charlatan with ideals, morals, and absolutely no bottom line was unstoppable! 0Votes187.6kRecs72.5kFans
- 32 Return from the Immortal Realm 仙界归来 A towering powerhouse of the Immortal Realm had his soul scattered, but a wisp of it returned to his original body on Earth. Tang Xiu was astonished to discover that ten thousand years had passed in the Immortal Realm, while only one year had passed on Earth. 0Votes753.9kRecs565.2kFans
- 33 Online Game: Reverse Progression 网游之倒行逆施 Unable to afford a gaming helmet, Li Huailin got desperate and built his own gaming pod to enter the new online game Heart of Glory. He never expected his character to get bugged. Other players gain experience from killing monsters, but he loses it. Others earn experience and money from quests, but he loses both. Just when he thought the game was unplayable, his character died once, and his experience suddenly skyrocketed. Then it all clicked... If you don’t court death, you won’t die. To level 8Votes255.9kRecs330.2kFans
- 34 Hello, My Dearest 你好，我最爱的人 Gu Nianzhi did not know what she could do to make that iron-blooded, stern man fall in love with her. With his severe features and serious expression, he said solemnly, “...Come flirt with me. If you succeed, I am yours.” Gu Nianzhi: “!!!” *, *, * P.S.: This is my first time writing a modern sweet romance with a touch of suspense and detective work, so I am quite nervous. I hope everyone can give me plenty of encouragement and add it to your bookshelves right away. Thank you, everyone!!! 0Votes3.9MRecs1.1MFans
- 35 Brocade Paulownia 锦桐 Li Tong was reborn and finally saw clearly. It turned out he had never loved her or cherished her... Jiang Huanzhang defies fate and returns. This time, he will climb even higher and become the true The Outcast, above everyone but one... Ning Yuan has come from a thousand miles away: Jiang Huanzhang, I make a living out of ruining people, and I never get tired of it... 1Votes1.7MRecs958.1kFans
- 36 The Concubine's Daughter's Strategy (Original Novel of The Sword and the Brocade) 庶女攻略（《锦心似玉》原著） The original novel of The Sword and the Brocade, starring Wallace Chung and Seven Tan. Birdsong echoes as the distant mountains unfold; mist fills the woods as she wanders alone. In the clear haze, she hears the willows being cut; climbing the tower, she gazes into the distance, waiting for him to come. Amid embroidered silks and jeweled ornaments, she is merely a low-status concubine-born daughter... In short, it is the story of a concubine-born daughter striving to rise! 9Votes2.6MRecs761.5kFans
- 37 The Demon Inn 有妖气客栈 A System with a supernatural air, a shopkeeper with a supernatural air, and an inn with a supernatural air. Raise the seven-star stove, boil the waters of three rivers in a copper pot. Set out the Eight Immortals’ table and welcome guests from every direction. Gladly welcome visitors from the four seas, with two supernatural mouths ready to serve. Share a smile upon meeting, and trade white robes for red. When the guest leaves, the cup is still warm, and a donkey lies drunk beside the table. 0Votes375.3kRecs330.6kFans
- 38 Bringing a Warehouse to the Great Ming 带着仓库到大明 Fang Xing transmigrated, bringing two warehouses with him! Other people transmigrate with an aura of supreme dominance, but all Fang Xing wants is to farm! “I just want to live a leisurely life in this era!” He owns a grand mansion and teaches a few disciples on the side, doing his best to help them climb the ranks so they can become his backing! But who could have guessed his disciples would be so unreliable? They actually turned out to 6Votes3.6MRecs1.4MFans
- 39 The Great Empress 大帝姬 After transmigrating, Xue Qing discovers she’s been pretending to be a man to trick someone into marriage. And that’s not all. She’s hiding an even bigger deception. This is the story of someone with many secrets. 4Votes5.4MRecs1.6MFans
- 40 Release That Witch 放开那个女巫 Cheng Yan thought he had transmigrated to medieval Europe and become a glorious prince. But this world doesn't seem quite like the one he imagined. Witches really exist, and they actually have magic? A witch-farming story, taking farming all the way. 399Votes7.3MRecs6.2MFans
