Novels like Scandals at the Imperial College
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- 1 If I Were the Consort 吾若为妃 A brave female special police officer unexpectedly becomes a plain-looking prisoner of war with an unknown identity in an age of cold weapons. In a land where four independent kingdoms wage war, she makes a declaration that stuns the world: If I become your consort, you must give up three cities for me! If I become your consort, you may never marry anyone else! 0Votes55.7kRecs93.9kFans
- 2 The Emperor Keeps Trying to Win Me Over with Himself 皇上他总想以身相许 What if she’s a fake son? A woman can still turn the world upside down. (One-on-one sweet romance and satisfying revenge: a deranged, possessive heroine so ruthless even she fears herself, paired with a sensitive, cautious hero who overthinks everything and always takes her side.) Xiao Yu transmigrates into the body of the Daqian Regent’s “legitimate son.” To stay alive, she follows in her father’s treacherous footsteps and becomes the infamous Little Regent. She gets up early and goes to bed la 0Votes1.1kRecs12.1kFans
- 3 The Reborn First Consort General 重生第一将妃 Are women really inferior to men? Reborn, she blazes in red and makes her name on the battlefield. With a long saber in hand, she looks down on the world. Who would dare covet her brilliance? She casually flirts with a stunning, sickly man, only to discover he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing. An immortal, you say? Now that you’re here, don’t even think about running! [One-on-one romance, happy ending, an unrestrained 0Votes1.1kRecs85Fans
- 4 Phoenix of a Humble Family 寒门凤华 A handsome, straight-talking father and a beautiful, graceful mother, with a big brother who dotes on his little sister. But there are plenty of awful relatives, and just when one finishes making trouble, another takes their place. Luckily, the Empress rules the court and has founded the first-ever imperial examination for women. Across five thousand years of history, knowledge stands on the shoulders of giants. Once more, let it be known that generals and ministers are not born to privilege: wo 0Votes48.8kRecs15.1kFans
- 5 Tremble, You Foolish Emperor 颤抖吧昏君 Empress Dowager: Abolishing the eldest and enthroning the youngest was the worst thing I ever did. You worthless ruler, I’m going to depose you. Prince Regent: I lost the throne, then did my utmost to support you, only to be repaid by having my bones ground to dust. You worthless ruler, I’ll seize the throne and become a wise emperor. Wen Rou: Born with a lucky-star constitution, adored by everyone, and draining the worthless ruler’s fortune dry. Worthless Ruler: Why is everything so hard for me 0Votes49.2kRecs9.3kFans
- 6 Taming the Lord 驭君 When they first met, he was a man who shouldered the burden of supporting his family by selling flatbreads, a diligent scholar who studied without rest, a young man with lofty ambitions. She was an innocent, sweet little girl, a pampered young lady high above everyone else, and a gust of wind that swept into his life. But Wu Jin never imagined that the young Mo Lingfeng had already secretly laid a vast net, one that would ensnare his entire life. 4Votes86.3kRecs42.4kFans
- 7 A Young Lady of the Ming Dynasty 明朝小娘子 P.S. Liu Tao said to his mother, “I only want you to treat me with genuine love. All you want is for me to die. Aside from giving me life and raising me like a dog, what have you ever given me? All I want is for you to treat me sincerely. You can't, but that woman can. Even if she can't give me all of herself, she's willing to share life and death with me and stand by my side against our enemies. The 0Votes2.6kRecs6.8kFans
- 8 A Flower, a Jug of Wine, and a Hoe for Farming 一花一酒锄种田 When other people get a pocket dimension, it’s like they’ve won the golden finger jackpot! Women use their pocket dimensions to make a fortune, marry princes or generals, and live the good life. Men use theirs to practice alchemy, strengthen their bodies, and raise divine beasts, gathering countless beauties and conquering the world. As for me, I’m using mine to look after a dying man! This is a pure farming story, with little melodrama, no riches or high status, no princes or generals, just the 0Votes9.1kRecs2.1kFans
- 9 Crimson Phoenix 丹凰 According to the histories, the Prince of Han of Beifu was a madman who rebelled to seize Lian Ji. After his defeat, his bones were ground to dust and scattered. Yan Zheng never imagined that she would personally live through one of the most momentous events in the history of the Xia Dynasty after its founding. After suffering the unbearable pain of losing her child and seeing her entire family executed, she used her own death to deal Empress Dowager Lian Ji a devastating blow. But she did not d 0Votes41.1kRecs18.1kFans
- 10 The Spoiled Young Official 娇宦 Qin Ke, the infamous governor of the Eastern Depot, never thought of turning over a new leaf. But ever since he met Xiao Man, he’s come to feel that even if he can’t be a good person in this life, he can at least be a good husband… 0Votes27.4kRecs19.3kFans
- 11 The Tribe's Livestream 部落直播间 Zhong Li is a modern-day nutritionist who’s timid but full of daring ideas. She takes a nap, and everything around her changes! People are making fire with sticks and eating raw meat! Zhong Li: Have we reverted to our ancestors? The tribe’s leader is tall and muscular, with gleaming dark skin. He tears off a piece of raw meat with his bare hands and offers it to Zhong Li. Zhong Li: Σ(°△°|||)︴ 0Votes11.1kRecs7.3kFans
- 12 The Chronicles of Liang Qing 良卿记 New book: Framing Her as My Wife. Shen Liangqing, burdened by a blood feud, only wanted to recover her lost memories. But she never imagined that the famous, otherworldly young gentleman of the capital would insist on marrying none but her 0Votes1.2kRecs920Fans
- 13 Pearl Softness 珠柔 The kingdom is on the verge of collapse, surrounded by rebels, with the enemy at the gates. Zhao Mingzhi rejects the wise minister’s plan to flee south and establish a reduced court. Holding her newly enthroned younger brother in her arms, she turns around and seeks refuge with Pei Yong, the ruthless and infamous military governor. The court is in an uproar: “The emperor is doomed! The Great Jin is finished!” Yet years later, everyone looks back and sees that the Zhao dynasty has not changed han 0Votes154.2kRecs43.7kFans
- 14 The Mischievous Goddess 混世女神棍 Just because she and that Qiao Yue character lifted a coffin lid, Shen found herself dumped in the middle of nowhere, standing in for the second daughter of an ancient farming family who'd run away from an arranged marriage. And the groom was none other than the dim-witted son of the wealthy He family in the neighboring village... From this, Miss Shen learned one thing: you mustn't lift coffin lids carelessly. 0Votes1.3kRecs93Fans
- 15 A Brocade Crown for All Under Heaven 锦冠天下 The young master of the Shen family is so handsome that Qiao Yunran thinks he is far too flashy. The Qiao and Shen families arrange a marriage, and Qiao Yunran happily watches her sisters put on a show. It never occurs to her that she might be the one to marry into the family. 0Votes97.1kRecs17.1kFans
- 16 A Thousand Faces of Elegance 千面风华 She transmigrated, only to discover that she was tied to the bed of Murong Ke, the God of War of Yan. She has four faces, and Xie An, the foremost gentleman of Jin, falls in love with three of them. This is a chaotic age, and she is its bewitching beauty. To remember her, people created a phrase that would endure through the ages: peerless elegance! 0Votes24kRecs399.1kFans
- 17 Joy in the Inner Palace 深宫欢 What? With my delicate, jade-like beauty, I’m actually a discarded consort? Sorry, but I’m done taking the blame for this! 0Votes12.3kRecs7.4kFans
- 18 My Eldest Sister Is Fierce and Alluring 我家长姐凶且媚 This is a story about multiple people being reborn. This novel has been abandoned. No need to read it anymore. No need to read it anymore. No need to read it anymore. 0Votes142.7kRecs14.9kFans
- 19 Dragon Takes Flight, Phoenix Solves Cases 龙飞凤仵 Mystery and deduction + light romance + a devoted couple This is an inspirational story about a spy, a gangster’s pursuit of his wife, a forensic examiner’s deductions, and a prince’s political schemes… Life: After transmigrating, Song Ning has a hard life. She examines corpses by day and catches fugitives by night. Dating? Not a chance. She’s lived two lives, and she’s a career woman through and through! Becoming a princess consort? Not a chance. Ever heard of a court official hearing cases wit 0Votes46.5kRecs67.1kFans
- 20 The Prince Became Rich After We Married 成亲后王爷暴富了 After being reborn, the heroine is a scheming, black-sesame-filled schemer VS the hero, a fake gentleman and real bully who flirts like nobody’s business Emperor: The Ninth Prince needs a consort with virtue, talent, beauty, good character, and exceptional ability. Fu Yuanling: I have money! Empress: The Ninth Prince needs a consort from a distinguished family who will complement him. Fu Yuanling: I have money! Noble Consort: The Ninth Prince needs a consort with a beautiful face and a slender f 0Votes78.2kRecs59.1kFans
- 21 Return to the Capital 归朝 A new book is here: The Ever-Changing Flowers! Having returned after a hundred years, neither her mother nor the history they stained with blood and tears exists anymore. Huo Jiu: “I may be hard to pin down as a man or a woman, but I’m rolling in money. I’ll handle the wheeling and dealing, while you charge into battle. Hey, you! I’m talking to you!” 0Votes134.2kRecs56.5kFans
- 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 The Lord’s Wife 君妻 She is the most beautiful woman in the capital, and a noblewoman whose pedigree is beyond question. Her grandfather is a direct descendant of Confucius and the Duke of Yansheng, a title bestowed by the Emperor. Her father is a renowned scholar, and her mother left her a magnificent dowry stretching for miles. With such a distinguished background, immense wealth, and breathtaking beauty, she should have enjoyed a life of luxury. Instead, she died young, a peerless beauty left to perish in the wil 0Votes68.9kRecs64.5kFans
- 24 The Chronicles of Lord Dugu 独孤大人纪事 Strictly speaking, the mischievous little rascal Dugu Weiwei's pursuit of her beloved wasn't all that difficult. It only took one trick to win over that domineering, cool, and handsome heartthrob: she climbed over his garden wall every night and kept him from sleeping, so he had no choice but to get up and chat with her. And once they started talking, well, things just naturally fell into place! Well, of course, it also helped that I was clever, lovely, and beautiful, with the looks of a sweet y 0Votes53.7kRecs15.6kFans
- 25 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
- 26 The Carefree Chronicle 逍遥章 The author's new novel, A Thousand Changes of Flowers, has begun. Welcome! The eldest Miss of the Hua family is terribly vexed. She never imagined that someone as wise and mighty as her would end up saddled with a fool! It all began with a stone... 0Votes221kRecs46.4kFans
- 27 The Mighty Little Lady 威武小娘子 (This book is poisonous, so enter at your own risk.) Her family was fake, her past was fake, and Du Xiaojiu, who had sworn to avenge her family’s blood feud, suddenly found herself with no goal in life. Since life keeps throwing one pit after another in my path, I might as well dig them into a river. Otherwise, how could I claim to be a woman skilled in both the literary and m 0Votes33.1kRecs14.2kFans
- 28 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
- 29 When the Swallows Return 燕归晚 Kaifeng Prefecture was thrown into an uproar by two explosive headlines: The Chancellor's daughter, lost as a baby in swaddling clothes, has been found! The Grand Preceptor's fourth son is skipping the civil service exams to take the military exams. Has he gone mad? A young lady's three treasures: a handsome father, wealth, and acting skills. The fourth son has three great qualities: scheming, devoted, and gorgeous. Lighthearted comedy + mystery + sweet romance In a nutshell: A female versi 0Votes47.6kRecs40.8kFans
- 30 Yan Nan Returns 燕南归 At least, in the worst of all lives, I had you at your best. P.S. This is a fictional setting, so historical accuracy buffs beware. 0Votes64.1kRecs58.4kFans
- 31 Longing for Spring’s Return 念春归 She opened her eyes again and found herself back in that year. There was still time to start over. She would secure a lifetime of peace for herself and her family. May the years be peaceful, and may spring return in its own time! 2Votes123.5kRecs89kFans
- 32 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
- 33 Ode to Flowers and the Moon 花月颂 Ever since Zhao Su transmigrated into a book, she has been bullied and oppressed by the transmigrated heroine, Empress Dowager Lu. All she can do is endure humiliation and cling to life, crushed beneath tremendous pressure. At last, a poisonous boil was forced to appear on her lower back. Its location was rather difficult to mention, yet, before she knew it, a lecher from the medical hall had pushed her down and performed surgery on her without so much as a word! Zhao Su was somewhat well-known 0Votes328.8kRecs60.7kFans
- 34 Wuyan 仵言 “Miss, where did you get the jade crown, gold token, and brocade clothes?” She pointed delicately, and beneath a tree lay a handsome young man in white. “See him? He's stupid and loaded. There are so many lambs ready for the slaughter!” “M-Miss, that's an imperial inspector from the capital...” (Shocked face)... After surviving disaster, all she wanted was to stay 0Votes11.1kRecs10kFans
- 35 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
- 36 Paper Worth Its Weight in Gold 纸贵金迷 Starting over was difficult at every step, but she discovered that her father had left her a way to make a living: papermaking. A beauty’s fragrance may outlast the falling flowers, but even that fades on the wind. The scent of paper and ink travels across a thousand miles and lasts through the ages. She no longer envies beautiful women their wealth and splendor, or their dazzling glamour. In this life, all she wants is to be surrounded by the fragrance of paper, with the scent of ink by her sid 0Votes227.8kRecs101.8kFans
- 37 The Top Scorer Is My Son 状元是我儿砸 [The legendary no-romance story] After transmigrating into the body of a poor young widow in ancient times, Li Qing says she only wants to live a simple, modest life. She wants nothing to do with anything else. But trouble always finds a widow’s doorstep. First her own mother forces her to remarry, then a bully takes her land, and a jealous woman schemes against her. Li Qing: “You think I look easy to bully? Just try it. I’ll kick you 0Votes33.4kRecs24.2kFans
- 38 Our Girl Next Door 吾家阿囡 A heartwarming tale of Jiangnan, with little bridges, flowing streams, and misty rain. I hope it can be a sweet little rice cake for you to enjoy while relaxing after a hard day's work (or perhaps a glutinous rice cake, a white sugar cake, a little square of cream cake, a butterfly pastry...). 4Votes1MRecs160.8kFans
- 39 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
- 40 Biao Xiaojie (Miss Cousin) 表小姐 To find her a respectable marriage, Wang Xi’s mother sends her to the Yongcheng Marquis household in the capital to polish her credentials. But Wang Xi, born into a wealthy merchant family in Shu, thinks everything about the capital is awful and only wonders when she can go home. Then one day, she accidentally discovers that she can use a telescope from the artificial hill in her back courtyard to see into the neighboring Princess’s residence... Her eyes light up at once. The princess’s son, Che 1Votes1.2MRecs384.2kFans
- 41 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
- 42 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
- 43 Lucky to Have You 幸得君 Lu Ranjun thinks she must have been blind in her previous life to fall for a man who never gave her the time of day and brought her family to ruin. So in this life, she has decided to cut off every escape route he has. But someone tells her, “When will vengeance ever end? If you’re going to do it, you might as well finish the job and root them out completely!” 0Votes45.6kRecs34.7kFans
- 44 A First-Rank Beauty 一品容华 The new book, The Splendor of Shaohua, has begun. Readers are welcome to stop by O(∩_∩)O~ "Masterful Female Physician VS Ruthless Heir, bickering lovers in their previous life, reunited again in this life" With her superb surgical skills, Cheng Jinrong became the first female imperial physician of Great Chu. She entered the palace to save her birth mother, supported her younger brother's ascension to the throne, and made all her enemies from her previous life bow their heads. On the road to r 1Votes273.8kRecs92.5kFans
- 45 The More You Savor, the Better It Gets 好食多磨 Shen Yiyi's life after she transmigrated was “exciting”: A lover who had eloped with her, A fiancé she had never met, A secret admirer who was bent on harming her, And a whole crowd of dear relatives waiting to toss her into a pig cage and drown her. She had no memories at all. Aside from knowing how to cook all kinds of delicious food, she had to guess her way through everything... 0Votes52kRecs33.9kFans
- 46 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
- 47 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
- 48 A Gentle Spring Breeze 慢春风 She escaped from a home like hell, wanting only to paint a peaceful landscape. The person she feared most in the world was her foster brother, so she had to sleep by day and stay up by night to avoid him. Who knew she’d end up with another sworn brother, one who not only kept the same hours as her but also made life lively and extraordinary? Fake paintings? That was her sworn brother’s honest way of making a living! Looking into love poems? That was how he earned money to buy her drinks! Chasing 0Votes72.9kRecs66.7kFans
- 49 The Wild Goose Returns West 雁西归 Born into one of the capital's noble families, Cheng Xi had loving parents, harmonious siblings, and a grandfather who cast aside worldly conventions to raise her with care and show her a world of wondrous beauty. Unskilled at scheming, Cheng Xi once again walked carefully, step by step, through a flawless life blessed with every advantage. She thought she would finally see the clouds part, but then an imperial decree arrived, granting her a marriage. What was that supposed to mean?! ...Are they 0Votes91.5kRecs38.2kFans
- 50 The Direct Line’s Grand Plan 嫡策 After dying and coming back to life, what did He Xingzhao regret losing most in her previous life? She would probably say her daughter, Huijie; her son, Huan, who died young; and the version of herself who dared to love and hate without restraint. In short, it’s the story of a noble marquis’s daughter who desperately married a certain man in her previous life, but sees things clearly and finds peace in this one, choosing to live her life well~ 0Votes77.7kRecs189kFans
