Novels like The Legitimate Heir
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- 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 The Pampered Lady 掌娇 What's so great about being reborn? Knowing the future and getting revenge. So Wei Fangning, reborn, barged into the scumbag's wedding, kicked the bride's mistress in the belly, and pretended not to recognize her former husband, the Crown Prince, from her past life before beating him up. Rubbing her wrist, Wei Fangning declared that she was very pleased with being reborn. 0Votes11.9kRecs18.6kFans
- 3 Medicine Is the Right Path 医本正锦 Prime Minister Ji was blessed with daughters: his wife gave birth to four of them in a row. But he was also terribly unlucky with daughters: one died young, one suffocated in the womb, one went missing, and one was raised at Xianyin Temple. Now Madam Ji faced a choice. Her only surviving daughter, Ji Ruo, had grown up. If she brought her home, Ji Ruo might lose her life just like her sisters. If she didn't, Ji Ruo would have to face Ran Yin's revenge alone. Everyone in the capital thought the sa 0Votes8.8kRecs7kFans
- 4 Delicate Yet Fierce 娇悍 Marquis Wu'an Feng Yi carved his way from an unknown soldier to a renowned general, wielding a pair of battle axes. Now he's going to use those same axes to carve out an excellent son-in-law. All the eligible young men in the capital are panicking. Feng Shujia rubs her forehead in exasperation. “Father, before we look for a husband, could we deal with the threat to o 0Votes23.2kRecs14.3kFans
- 5 Spring in the Brocade Tent 锦帐春 Lin Zifu is reborn as Chu Zifu, the impoverished legitimate daughter of the Weiyuan Earl’s household. She has three firm beliefs: First, members of the imperial family are all dangerously unhinged. Second, the worst sorts of people show up just so she can put them in their place. Third, her husband is even more twisted than she imagined. 0Votes16kRecs11.6kFans
- 6 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
- 7 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
- 8 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
- 9 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
- 10 A Doctor Comes, and Her Husband’s Fortune Follows 医来夫贵 She can handle a scheming bitch, play an innocent sweetheart, and outwit a reborn woman. The little miracle doctor Mu Jin torments villains and battles scumbag fathers in the Great Zhou Dynasty, living a smooth and carefree life until she meets a certain domineering young man... Young man: There is only one possible consequence for offending me! Mu Jin curled her lip. Come on, let's hurt 0Votes34.7kRecs23.6kFans
- 11 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
- 12 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
- 13 A Girl Blessed with Heavenly Beauty 天姿娇女 A princess is reborn as the daughter of a marquis. This time, she intends to uncover the truth behind her tragic death in her previous life and happily start anew. But why is that scumbag from her past life shamelessly clinging to her again? 0Votes365.8kRecs56.8kFans
- 14 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
- 15 The Imperial Tutor Couple’s Daily Life 帝师夫妇日常 The daughter of Hunter Zhang is a strapping, imposing girl who once killed a tiger with her bare hands. Not a single young man from the surrounding villages dares to marry her, much to her parents’ dismay. Then one day, a refined and handsome scholar arrives seeking lodging, with a child in tow… 0Votes48.8kRecs43.8kFans
- 16 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
- 17 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
- 18 Fragrant Jade 软玉生香 The new book When Happiness Returns is now underway Su Ruan's life was full of ups and downs. The words she heard most often throughout her life were "vicious as a snake and scorpion." Those who cursed and resented her could form a line stretching from the capital all the way to Jingnan. Returning to her youth, Su Ruan thought it over. Those who deserve to be taught a lesson cannot simply be let off lightly, can they? 0Votes144.3kRecs82.1kFans
- 19 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
- 20 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
- 21 The Pearl Lady 明珠娘子 No one expected Gu Mingzhu, the eldest daughter of the Cavalry General's household, to lose her imperial marriage decree at the Qujiang Banquet. Everyone knew how hard she had worked and what schemes she had employed to win this chance, yet she managed to lose it herself. Everyone guessed that, given her temperament, Miss Gu would surely cry, make a scene, and threaten to hang herself... The female lead is extremely ruthless, extremely ruthless, extremely ruthless. High-stakes warning ahead... 0Votes99.7kRecs81.9kFans
- 22 The Tang Dynasty's Female Coroner 大唐女法医 A renowned forensic examiner who once commanded the battlefield is reborn as the disowned daughter of a prestigious family during the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty. Published under the title The Tang Dynasty's Female Forensic Examiner, in two parts and four volumes. Adapted into the television drama The Tang Dynasty's Female Forensic Examiner. 1Votes374.3kRecs206.6kFans
- 23 Marrying a Wicked Man 嫁恶夫 Given a second life, she married a villain! 0Votes86.9kRecs87.9kFans
- 24 The Phoenix's Glory 将门凤华 The new novel "Clothes That Hide the Sky" is now out... Reborn once more, all she wants is a pound of beef and three bowls of wine, and to have even the dogs tremble when she glares at them. [The author has already completed three historical romance novels, so dive in with confidence.] 1Votes176.3kRecs116.9kFans
- 25 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
- 26 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
- 27 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
- 28 Springtime Among the Noble Families 名门春事 After being reborn, she picked up a clay pot and smashed it over that bastard's head. From then on, Cui Lang was just another stranger. This is the story of a food-loving heroine's life as a farmer. As they work the land, they unearth a tremendous secret. 0Votes127.3kRecs120.2kFans
- 29 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
- 30 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
- 31 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
- 32 The Daily Life of an Ancient Imperial Scholar 古代科举日常 Du Jinning, a master's graduate in agricultural science: First, write popular stories. Then enter school and become a top student, before dividing up the family estate. Raise livestock in a sustainable cycle, graft fruit trees, improve rice varieties, and become a great agricultural tycoon in ancient times! P.S. This is the story of a modern agricultural science master's graduate who transmigrates into the body of a top female 0Votes373.9kRecs127.9kFans
- 33 A Wife Worth Her Weight in Gold 妻华 Reborn, she no longer bears the burdens and responsibilities imposed by her family. Instead, she fully embraces the carefree life of a wealthy country landowner. But fate has other plans, and she faces several problems: 1. In three years, the greatest top scholar in history will stand at her doorstep, declaring that he’ll prove those who look down on the poor wrong. 2. Liu Sanlang, whose leg she broke, will grow up to be the seemingly refined but actually ruthless heir to the Prince of Wei. 3. T 0Votes191.8kRecs104.3kFans
- 34 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
- 35 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
- 36 A Quiet Life in the Boudoir 闺宁 Xie Shuning died. She and her young son died together in the third month of spring. But when she opened her eyes, she had returned to the day she first entered the capital with her mother. The sky was white with snow, and the road lay under a thick blanket of it. Her mother, who had died of sorrow in her previous life, and her brother, who had died young, sheltered her on either side. The carriage rocked beneath them, carrying them toward the nightmare of her past… 0Votes209.4kRecs302.4kFans
- 37 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
- 38 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
- 39 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
- 40 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
- 41 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
- 42 Immortal Stew 仙炖 This is not a stir-fry novel, not a steamed-dish novel, not a stew novel. It really is not a cooking novel, ah! What should a woman who fears dirt and pain, bugs and ghosts do after she transmigrates into a cultivation world filled with brutal competition and monsters everywhere?! Lin Qing: “The immortal path is long. Let’s see how I grow stronger and carve out a different path as a gossip-loving supporting female character!... But Wu Si, do I really not have the bloodline that gathers we 5Votes185.6kRecs103.6kFans
- 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 Art of Coquetry 娇术 Reborn as an ungrateful refugee girl, she was on the verge of forcing her traveling companion to give his life to save her. Ji Qingling looked at the little boy's name across from her, nearly in tears. “Sir, can we make a deal? They say a prime minister's heart is big enough to sail a boat. Since you're destined to become a great general and minister, could you let me off the hook this once?” 6Votes621.7kRecs608.9kFans
- 45 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
- 46 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
- 47 The Prosperous Tang Without Demons 盛唐无妖 I traveled through the prosperous Tang dynasty, had not even taken a sip of tea in the tea capital before being forced into a bridal sedan, and encountered a mountain village ghost with rather unusual tastes... Old Master: Young lady, never have I seen anyone with bones and features as extraordinary, a destiny as noble, and immunity to every evil spirit as you... Gu Ye: Speak plainly. Old Master: Your fate is hard. You can drive away evil spirits. Go! P.S. My new book, I Only Want to Farm, goes 0Votes696kRecs262.5kFans
- 48 A Hard Road to Immortality 一仙难求 As a female cultivator, there are countless obstacles to overcome on the path to immortality. Talent, cultivation methods, pills, and magical treasures: you can't do without any of them. Love, weakness, mercy, and greed: you can't afford too much of any of them. Without the former, cultivation is too slow. With too much of the latter, you're doomed too soon. On top of that, your looks must be just right, and your wisdom neither too much nor too little. The new book, Destiny's Chosen Phoen 1Votes814kRecs244.9kFans
- 49 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
- 50 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
