Novels like Slay the Hua
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Slay the Hua, best match first.
- 1 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
- 2 Wild Geese Herald Spring's Return 雁引春归 I went back to ancient times to become someone's wife. It was just about bearable, but on our wedding night, my husband ran off with his concubine. Hah! I'll just sit back and see how brainless you can get. As the saying goes, “Move aside, troublemakers. A good man is where you belong.” I just didn't expect the supporting characters to be easy to handle and the leads to be so difficult. [I've started a new book, A Proper Wedding!]☆ September's competition is underway★ Please don't 0Votes74.9kRecs264.8kFans
- 3 Young Master Pingxu 凭虚公子 One calamity brought the Chu Kingdom to ruin, leaving her with no family and no kin. She was tormented by madness, while he bore a crime condemned for all eternity! Five years passed in the blink of an eye. He rose from a forest of white bones and returned to the Jianghu with the strength of the Void-Pacing Gentleman. But she! On the very day he was to be married, she sent him a coffin! * * (This book is told from the male lead's perspective. An old work, so enter at your own risk, and please go 0Votes3.7kRecs2.3kFans
- 4 The Proud Legitimate Daughter 嫡女骄 Reborn, Situ Jiao is determined to take her fate into her own hands: get rid of her father's concubine, protect her mother, help her brother, guide her half-sister, and win a lifetime of doting love. 0Votes94.2kRecs38.6kFans
- 5 Zhu Yan, the Female General 朱颜女将 She is the eldest daughter of the powerful Mu family of the Chiqiong Kingdom, a ruthless female assassin in the dead of night and a decisive, merciless general on the battlefield. She never cared for pretty dresses, preferring blades and weapons. At nine, she followed her father into battle to fight the enemy, and from then on, she resolved to carve her way across the battlefield and live life on her own terms. But then her father mysteriously disappeared, the military power in her hands was tak 0Votes101.2kRecs138.1kFans
- 6 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
- 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 The Rakish Lady Heir 纨绔女世子 Lan Jing only wanted to make a fortune, but somehow ended up as the heir to a noble title. Once he became the heir, he executed corrupt officials, took on powerful ministers, and made his name on the battlefield. Beautiful women all eagerly offered themselves to him. “My lord, I’m devoted to you, and I can sing and dance...” “Good girl. Stay.” “Cousin, I can’t do anything...” “Keep her, keep her.” Someone: “Xiao Jing, it’ 0Votes45.7kRecs4.3kFans
- 9 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
- 10 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
- 11 Splendid Garments 华裳 She dots her vermilion lips, draws her moth-like brows, pins up her hair with golden hairpins, and dons splendid robes. She had already died and gone to the underworld, yet upon waking, she had become the Shen family's Fourth Young Lady. 0Votes232.5kRecs104.2kFans
- 12 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
- 13 A Peaceful World 安乐天下 She died at sixteen and was reborn at ten. Ji Xiaotang has only one simple wish: to live a long, peaceful, and happy life. However, she gradually discovers that a shocking secret lies buried beneath it all. Her simple wish turns out to be an impossible dream. “Perhaps you could consider marrying me.” “Now you have no choice but to marry me.” 0Votes75.8kRecs39.5kFans
- 14 The Palace of the Emperor 宸宫 After many years, Mu Fei has returned to the starting point. Her new book, Jade Steps of Blood, is currently being serialized: After dreaming of a future in which her country fell, she was forced to become a concubine, stripped naked in a wedding prank by everyone in her clan, then forcibly abducted, violated, and tortured to death by Emperor Yan of the Murong clan, Li Yan completely lost her mind. She borrowed boundless power from the evil entity Grandmaster Tie and decided to wrestle with fate 0Votes83.4kRecs348.4kFans
- 15 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
- 16 Tycoon's Wife 壕妻 (New book: "With You, Every Day of My Life Is Romantic", a modern romance with plenty of sweet doting.) After transmigrating into the body of an abandoned princess consort, she becomes the most sought-after woman around, with everyone wanting to be her child's father. In my world, I make the rules. Abandoned princess consort? What nonsense. Getting my freedom back is what matters! Onlookers gossip eagerly: “Miss Ming has so many admirers. Who are you going to marry?” “Obviously…” Ming Fei beckon 0Votes58.1kRecs13.1kFans
- 17 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
- 18 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
- 19 Nian Niang’s Return 念娘归录 War broke out in the northwest. The Turks were ruthless, burning, killing, and plundering. The people of Yizhou were terrified, and citizens fled with their families. Yun Nianniang, alone and without support, remained perfectly calm and unafraid. Fortunately, help arrived from Taiyuan Prefecture. The maid clasped her hands together. “How kind of your uncle to come and bring you to join the family!” Yun Nianniang smiled faintly. “And what if I go? I'd still be living under someone else's roof!” 0Votes10kRecs17.4kFans
- 20 The Siren 祸水 People say it's better to be a shattered piece of jade than an intact roof tile. That's what a gentleman would do. Why should I be the jade that gets broken, ground to dust, and trampled underfoot? I'd rather be an ugly roof tile, standing firm at the very top, fearless in wind and rain, scorching heat and bitter cold, looking down on all of you as you become the mud beneath my feet. Her: “Whoever wants me dead, I'll make their life worse than death!” Him: “With three thousand beauties as al 0Votes189.3kRecs85.7kFans
- 21 A Noblewoman's Schemes in a Spatial Realm 空间之贵女谋略 Blurb: After transmigrating, she fights her legitimate mother and sister, then marries a fine young nobleman. That's what a transmigrated concubine-born daughter does. After being reborn, she fights her father's concubines and half-sisters, then marries a fine young nobleman. That's what a reborn legitimate daughter does. As for Mujin, she's just a lowly maid. All she wants is to finish her ten-year term of service without a hitch, go home, and find herself an honest, taciturn husband. That woul 0Votes32.1kRecs21.1kFans
- 22 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
- 23 The Wicked Daughter of a Noble House 朱门恶女 Perhaps her time had not yet come, because Ye Kui died and came back to life. She awoke in a strange world, as a young lady of a wealthy and powerful family. But the people in that grand household wanted nothing more than her life. She thought it over and couldn’t see another way. If I don’t give you all a beating today, you’ll never learn what it means to “come to your senses.” 0Votes20.3kRecs112.1kFans
- 24 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
- 25 The Sutra of the Mortal World 浮世经 In her previous life, with the nation in crisis, her deeply devoted husband was sent on a dangerous mission to open a sea trade route. He never returned, leaving her and her foolish son behind as hostages in the capital, suffering through one torment after another. Meanwhile, her wealthy and extraordinarily loving family never lifted a finger to help, remaining silent the entire time! Then one day, her childhood wet nurse appeared before her, and she learned that she was not her mother's biologi 0Votes49.2kRecs105.3kFans
- 26 A Sweet Girl Seeks a Suitor 萌妹以逑 “Are you out of your mind?” “No, I'm selling swords.” On the day of the martial arts tournament, she poisoned her master, leaving the eccentric physician of the martial world bedridden for a whole month. She took her little yellow chick to watch the festivities, only to get hit by an embroidered ball and nearly end up with a beautiful bride in her arms. On her wedding day, she caught a cold but still tried to escape over the wall. She turned a corner and crashed straight into her husband. So... 0Votes237.1kRecs37.5kFans
- 27 Brocade in Commoner’s Clothing 布衣锦华 Du Feifei, a 36-year-old single woman and modern-day psychological counselor, transmigrates one day into the body of a stubborn little girl in the Yan Kingdom. A tiny thatched hut, a baby brother crying to be fed, and a home so poor it doesn’t even have four walls. Du Feifei sighs. Well, when in Rome, make yo 0Votes64kRecs45.7kFans
- 28 The Golden and Jade Bride 金玉娇妻 After transmigrating, she botched her opening act? No problem. Fortunately, she has a good boss to hold the stage together. Fang Caiwei, the heir's wife who considers herself part of the gold-collar class, works diligently to run the rear courtyard of the Marquis's Residence, this “company,” while accumulating capital in preparation for “going independent” in the future. When the winds of change rise, I will leave in style and make my mark in the vast world. There is even a handsome man who refu 0Votes102.7kRecs30.5kFans
- 29 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
- 30 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
- 31 Huajin Lane 华锦里 Let’s see how she carves out a life of splendor amid the brocade and finery. 0Votes45.2kRecs57.9kFans
- 32 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
- 33 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
- 34 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
- 35 The Tyrant Official 霸官 The tyrants of the Sang family: five dead, one left. People say their downfall was only a matter of time. The one left is certainly not going to accept her fate. She'll keep being a tyrant and see who's tougher, Heaven or her. But after she kills her enemy with her own hands and leaves Dawang Ridge, she thinks she'll settle for a modestly comfortable life from then on... Little does she know that the game of Dawang Chess has only just begun. One master after another makes their move alongside he 0Votes215.2kRecs41kFans
- 36 The Chronicles of the Boudoir 闺华记 Xie Han decides to stay away from those things called male and female cousins. She only wants to protect the family estate her father left behind and raise her frail younger brother for him! 0Votes105.4kRecs79.6kFans
- 37 Fourth Master, Are We Playing Palace Intrigue? 四爷宫斗嘛 She was an utterly unremarkable concubine in Emperor Yongzheng's harem, living in the most desolate Xianfu Palace. No one knew she had once been one of the women who had spent the longest by the emperor's side. As Lanying lay dying, she thought she would finally be free, escaping a life that had been ridiculous, pitiful, tragic, and despairing. But in the blink of an eye, time and space twisted, and fate played a cruel joke on her: she was back in the 31st year of Kangxi's reign. Only, why did t 0Votes77.2kRecs25.6kFans
- 38 The Grand Incense Master 大香师 A world where the art of incense reigns supreme, and a fantastical, dazzling legend. * She came from the mud. Fine clothes could not conceal her humble origins. Amidst the fragrant robes and jeweled hairpins, she was just a grubby little girl. . *, * The author has six completed books. Visit the author's page to find them. ^^ 0Votes226.2kRecs49.3kFans
- 39 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
- 40 Farming and Embroidery 农绣 My new book, The Art of Fragrance, is a farming story and is now available. Please stop by, save it, and give it a read. She becomes an embroiderer in a farming household. Her family is poor, but she has a skill she can use to support herself. Luckily, her family is kind, and wise elders steer the household. Their lives grow better and better, filled with the warmth of everyday family life in a little farmyard. 0Votes132.2kRecs76.4kFans
- 41 The Swallow Returns to the Hall 堂前燕归来 See how she uses her skills to help her family grow wealthy and prosper! 0Votes168.2kRecs51.1kFans
- 42 The Seven Provinces' Divinations by Lamplight 灯下炽之七州卦事 A half-burned candle, shadows flickering. The soup is murky, but no murk can match the chill of a human heart. One divination determines the fate of the world; life and death hang on a single thought. Courtly strife, rebel uprisings, and the betrayal of family and friends place sharp blades at the throats of all who tread this path. Wei Bu, living under a dual identity, and the separation between Yin Ming, his confidant, and the living awaken in Wei Xian an unparalleled power of feng shui. Beari 0Votes31.2kRecs5.1kFans
- 43 Second to None 不二臣 The daughter of a madman and a sycophant. Qi Taiwei fled an arranged marriage, set fires, killed people, and died alone in a foreign land, with nowhere to call home. The person she had loved with all her heart was nothing more than a beautiful dream. Now that she has woken from that dream and gotten a second chance, she wants no more of these men who bow at her feet. “Take my hand, and you can live.” “Like hell I will.” There’s just no damn point in being alive… 0Votes238.8kRecs125.3kFans
- 44 The Phoenix’s Glory in the Six Palaces 六宫凤华 Consort Xie outlived every one of her enemies, then passed away peacefully at the age of eighty with a smile on her face. But when she opened her eyes, she was back in the days of her innocence and kindness. 2Votes554.3kRecs259kFans
- 45 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
- 46 The Tender Lady of Brocade Court 锦庭娇 She came seeking revenge, never expecting that this life would hold more than vengeance: it would also bring her a brilliant story all her own... Just as she finally returned to her rightful place as a highborn young lady, someone suddenly whispered darkly in her ear: “You’re not getting out of what you owe me!” There are no supernatural powers in this story, just so you know... 0Votes157.2kRecs129.3kFans
- 47 Begonia Brocade 棠锦 New book: Point Gold is now online. One great fire leaves her family destroyed and her loved ones dead. Xie Zheng enters the capital alone, determined to uncover the truth. But after five years apart, will her fiancé recognize her? 3Votes99.9kRecs64.6kFans
- 48 The Brocade Spring 折锦春 Qin faces spring, but spring turns away from Qin. In her previous life, the entire Qin family was executed. Qin Su was covered in filth and endured humiliation for half her life. She always believed that was fate. Only after being reborn did she understand: it wasn’t fate, but a trap. Can she break free and survive, turning the spring she has broken into a tapestry of beauty? In a nutshell: This is a story about redemption. A special note: This is a 3Votes241.4kRecs137.1kFans
- 49 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
- 50 Thinking of You with Joy 念君欢 She opens her eyes and finds herself back thirty years in the past, having become that infatuated great-aunt of hers? What secret lies behind her rebirth? The enemy who sent her back with a single sword strike has come along too. Is this a coincidence, or was it inevitable... 1Votes120.1kRecs85.8kFans
