Novels like The Palace of the Emperor
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Palace of the Emperor, best match first.
- 1 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
- 2 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
- 3 The Emperor’s Brocade 帝锦 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 0Votes38.7kRecs271.5kFans
- 4 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
- 5 A Sweet Garden of Blessings 甜园福地 A Yuan falls from the modern world of plenty into an ancient farming household in the middle of nowhere. Not only are they poor, she also has several little siblings clamoring to be fed. Fortunately, she meets a loyal husband who dotes on her. Reborn as the eldest sister-in-law, she resolves to shoulder her responsibilities and sets out on a wonderfully heartwarming road to prosperity! 0Votes126.1kRecs186.6kFans
- 6 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
- 7 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
- 8 The Ancestral Precepts 祖训 By chance, she arrives in Great Qi, where time and space are in disarray, and becomes the daughter of Zhao Yiniang, the fifth concubine of Master Li. For no apparent reason, she is made to take her legitimate elder sister's place in a wedding meant to bring good fortune, marrying into the Xiao family, one of Great Qi's great houses, as the legitimate wife of its next head... All she wants is to keep a low profile as the young mistress and find a place to call her own in the Xiao household. But s 0Votes216.8kRecs347kFans
- 9 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
- 10 The Emperor’s Captivating Consort 帝台娇 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 0Votes38.8kRecs165kFans
- 11 Ten Patterns 十样锦 She transmigrates into the role of a concubine brought in to bring her sickly husband good fortune. While she doesn't have to contend with a complicated web of wives and concubines, she does have difficult sisters-in-law. Her elders play favorites, and the servants scheme for their own benefit. She vows to make the most of her life and find a whole new kind of happiness! 0Votes51.1kRecs324.6kFans
- 12 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
- 13 Cheers in the Palace Hall 殿上欢 Mu Fei has returned to where it all began after many years. Her new novel, Blood on the Jade Steps, is currently being serialized: After dreaming of a future in which her country falls, she is forced to become a concubine, stripped during a humiliating wedding ritual by her clansmen, and abducted and abused to death by Emperor Yan of the Murong clan. Li Yan goes completely mad. She borrows boundless power from the Grandmaster Tie, a wicked entity, determined to fight fate head-on. The heroine is 0Votes387.5kRecs181.7kFans
- 14 A Life Woven in Brocade 锦此一生 “Qingrong, if your mother and father get divorced, who would you want to live with?” Lu Qingrong, who had transmigrated into this world, had just turned one and was already faced with this tricky question. Lu Qingrong thought her mother was being far too hasty… 0Votes60kRecs102.8kFans
- 15 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
- 16 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
- 17 The Little Maid of the Great Ming 大明小婢 Who is she? Is she an ordinary, slow-witted maid in a grand mansion behind vermilion gates? A servant at a funeral home who carries a lantern at midnight to bury corpses? A brothel madam with a black mole on her face? The Twelfth Lady of a secret society who kills without blinking? I do not possess a thousand faces. I live in place of countless wronged souls. And who is he? Is he the wastrel son of a noble marquis’s household? A helpless young man surrounded by schemes in the inner residence, mo 0Votes159kRecs34.3kFans
- 18 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
- 19 Golden Branches and Jade Leaves 金枝玉叶 I have seen all the realms and kingdoms of ages past, And with my Wu hook, I have put old grudges to rest. I return to life, gazing sadly at the leaking roof, While flowers, moonlight, and shadows leave no trace. Beyond the endless pavilions and terraces lies the lonely sorrow of palace life, where cold jade gives off mist and rouge turns chilly. Behind the crystal bead curtains of the nine-tiered palace are the blood-soaked struggles of noble-born women and those who wield power from the throne 0Votes215.4kRecs611.6kFans
- 20 Heavenly Robes, Boundless Charm 天衣多媚 They say women are like clothes and brothers are like limbs, but she had the misfortune of becoming a piece of clothing. So what if she’s clothing? She can cultivate immortality just the same. In her past life and this one, she’ll love whoever she wants and do whatever she wants. No one can stop her. 0Votes57.8kRecs176.8kFans
- 21 The Top-Notch Shop Assistant 极品店小二 She is a lazy sort, disguising herself as a man and muddling through as a waiter in a tavern. The tavern’s owner is a mysterious young nobleman, and the two of us are ill-matched by nature. But no feud, no family; no grudge, no pairing! Greeting one guest after another, pfft! As all sorts of people come and go, one expert after another makes a dazzling entrance. They may all be thriving, but I can still play them like fish in the surf. 0Votes41.1kRecs431.6kFans
- 22 A Beauty's Dream in Troubled Times 乱世红颜梦 The Warring States era: a bloody, dazzling, glorious age. The heroine, with a modern consciousness, arrives in this time and becomes a plaything in the hands of competing powers. When she cannot even keep her life, how can she hold on to her true self? In an age where the strong are everywhere, she refuses to be manipulated at will and embarks on a one-way road to stand alone against the world. 0Votes103kRecs454.6kFans
- 23 The Spring Renewal Clinic 回春坊 Legend has it that Guanyin’s white-jade vase can hold an entire sea of water! Legend has it that when the water from the white-jade vase falls upon the mortal world, the earth turns green and barren trees bloom again! A mysterious email and a cheap imitation of the Pure Water Vase brought Ji Mo Qinglian an entirely different life! And so the legend began… 0Votes294.1kRecs273.2kFans
- 24 The Fragrance of Silk 衣香 With eyes like autumn waters and skin like ice and jade, a casual smile from her could leave a kingdom in ruins. The ninth young lady of the Xue family was the most beautiful woman in the capital. But her beauty was her heaviest burden. She worked diligently, seeking only to stand alone amid the splendor of perfumed robes and elaborate coiffures. 0Votes260.4kRecs128.9kFans
- 25 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
- 26 The Ideal Husband 良婿 This is a war without smoke or gunfire. She is in the light, while he is in the shadows, with a blood feud separating them. To marry and share a pillow, to be bound together heart and soul, was merely part of a carefully woven conspiracy. How can happiness ever be obtained? Knowing kindness and repaying kindness, yet never being weak or indulgent! All in all, this is a story of revenge, counter-revenge, and protection. * * * * Several of my VIP novels have already been completed, so the quality 0Votes352.6kRecs264.8kFans
- 27 Noble and Refined 矜贵 She never expected to open her eyes again and find herself back in her childhood home. Back then, she was the most honored legitimate daughter of the Xie family... Two million-word novels, both complete, with a reliable author. 0Votes63.8kRecs71.9kFans
- 28 The Noblewoman 贵妇 A thought can carry you across countless rivers and mountains; one thought can turn oceans into fields. The moment she awoke inside a coffin, Ye Nanxi saw something that would shape every choice she made from then on. She had never seen a man say something so full of passion in such a heartless way. So when faced with the prospect of returning to her husband's family mansion, she refused without hesitation. But mutual destruction was not what she wanted either... . Completed novels: A Happy Occa 0Votes327.5kRecs190.7kFans
- 29 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
- 30 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
- 31 Cold Mist Over the River 烟水寒 The story of the ancient woman An Jieyu, who transmigrates to the modern era, then is reborn back at the starting point, journeying from fierce household battles to the warmth of everyday life, and from gilded halls and high office to dominating the jianghu. The tangled romances of a good-for-nothing heroine who has no interspatial realm, no supernatural abilities, and no talent for jade gambling, who regards the Three Obediences and Four Virtues as drifting clouds and pays no heed to the supre 0Votes64.1kRecs128.1kFans
- 32 The Qing Dynasty's Down-to-Earth Man 清朝经济适用男 The paperback edition of "The Economical Husband of the Qing Dynasty" is now available! The new release comes in two volumes: Volume One: "The Sharp-Tongued Wife of the Great Qing" Volume Two: "The Economical Husband of the Qing Dynasty" A must-read for newlyweds, married couples, and anyone curious about marriage! The Qing Dynasty's sharpest guide to love and marriage! A wife who can't defeat the “other woman” and protect her husband's career and ambitions isn't a good wife! A husband who can't 0Votes60.5kRecs404.5kFans
- 33 Ninth Imperial Glorious Phoenix 九阙凤华 She was the daughter of a powerful minister and the empress dowager's own niece, cherished by everyone. But she gave her heart to the man who would ruin her beyond redemption, and could only drag him down with her. Now Fu Mingzhu has been reborn. Watch as she wipes away her past humiliation, takes on her enemies, and boldly calls off her engagement. She swears to rise above them all, turning the world upside down with a wave of her hand! The new novel, "The Phoenix Gate's Legitimate Daughter", i 0Votes22.5kRecs52.6kFans
- 34 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
- 35 Flowers Flourish in Spring 花繁春正茗 She is a tea ceremony prodigy renowned throughout the world. When the new emperor ascends the throne, she is forced to become a palace official and has nowhere left to escape. The new emperor is arrogant and domineering, and he also has a burden in tow. Most importantly, he is actually her second senior brother, the very man she abandoned in the past... 0Votes80.5kRecs61.1kFans
- 36 The Brocade Screen Chronicles 锦屏记 Born into a scholarly family, she still has to make a living with her own two hands. She plans for every eventuality, yet cannot escape the fate of being a pawn. A twist of fate brings her what people call a good match, but one mystery after another soon comes to light. By the window, she embroiders a brocade screen and quietly watches the many sides of life. With deft hands, she adds vivid colors to a life as dramatic as a play. Keywords: family life, light domestic scheming, farming, romance 0Votes93.3kRecs179.6kFans
- 37 Everyday Life After Transmigration to Ancient Times 古代穿越日常 Li Luan'er, a woman from the apocalypse, transmigrates into the body of a farm girl who was cast out by her husband. She has a dim-witted, timid older brother, a hot-tempered, strong-willed younger sister, and a clan of relatives eyeing them covetously. Most importantly, her family is dirt poor. Faced with all this, the exceptional combat skills she honed over more than a decade in the apocalypse finally come in handy. Li Luan'er believes that no matter where you are, decisive action and good se 0Votes94.3kRecs77.5kFans
- 38 Captivating the Lords 媚公卿 She insisted on marrying him, and in the end, burned herself to death. Reborn in the Wei-Jin era, where family status and personal honor rule, she rises from humble beginnings, armed with schemes and ambition… 1Votes200.5kRecs366.3kFans
- 39 A Guide to Being a Second Empress 继后守则 Lin Jin is the legitimate daughter of a duke’s household. Her father is a famed general, her aunt is the empress, and her cousin is the crown prince. Lin Jin’s life was destined to be worry-free from the moment she was born. The story gets a little angsty at first, but overall it’s sweet, indulgent, and satisfying. Your support and favorites are welcome~~ 0Votes67.9kRecs91.6kFans
- 40 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
- 41 Grand Secretary Shen Li 首辅沈栗 Shen Li accidentally traveled through time. Making the best of his new life, he carefully built himself a place in the ancient world. This incompetent, unruly illegitimate son of a marquis steadily rose through the ranks, eventually becoming chief minister and a trusted regent, reaching the pinnacle of his life. Wait, where’s the beautiful, wealthy woman? Shen Li soon discovered that even with the power of the realm in his hands, able to destroy enemy fleets with a laugh, finding a wife who sh 0Votes31.4kRecs21.4kFans
- 42 Springtime in the Southern Dynasties 南朝春色 After decades of turmoil, Emperor Wen ascended the throne in the Chen kingdom of the Southern Dynasties, and both north and south enjoyed rare prosperity and stability. The heroine, blessed with exceptional beauty and burdened with chaotic, shameful memories of her previous life, is reborn into this flourishing world. She thinks that in this life, she will not be a monster. In this age, splendid on the surface but thorny beneath, she is determined to find what even the noblest and most gifted ma 0Votes243.7kRecs205kFans
- 43 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
- 44 A Fortune at the Door 复贵盈门 Official synopsis: Her father was framed by his clansmen and thrown into prison. On her wedding night, her husband killed her. Reborn at thirteen, will everything happen all over again? When everything is reborn from the ashes, she will take her life into her own hands... Unofficial synopsis: Given a second life, she strives to change her fate. When all her efforts finally pay off, the one person she still can't let go of is the man by her side... The road of rebirth is paved with splendor, the 0Votes110.7kRecs412kFans
- 45 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
- 46 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
- 47 A Capital Full of Nobles 冠盖满京华 Reborn into a marquis household in the capital, with a wicked uncle in charge and an orphaned girl and her younger brother forced to depend on others, how hard can life get? In this brand-new dynasty founded by people reborn into the past, the days of driving the Yuan barbarians north, sailing the seas, and inventing all sorts of things are already over. Chen Lan thought that once she turned her fortunes around and settled her marriage, she could finally rest easy, but trouble kept coming. Since 0Votes969.8kRecs225.2kFans
- 48 The Apocalypse: Restarting the Farm 末世之重启农场 Back before the apocalypse, Bian Changxi had three regrets. First, she trusted the wrong person. Her lover stole her jade bangle and farm, then betrayed her and left her to die. Second, she neglected her cultivation. Her powers were too weak, so she could only suffer others’ abuse and schemes. Third, fate was cruel. The people she cared about were far away, while she dared not get close to the ones who were near. In this life, she would trust only herself. Even her flimsy, practically useless wo 0Votes66kRecs63.7kFans
- 49 Tying Up Green Silk 绾青丝 Tie up your hair, gather your thoughts of love. Whatever storms life may bring, fear none of them. Life is but a dream, seen through tipsy eyes. The sea is like a rolling tide, the heart like a bright moon, and snow like a gift from heaven. You are your own radiant self, and I will stay by your side. We will never abandon each other! 0Votes927.2kRecs412.4kFans
- 50 A Difficult Fate to Defy 庶难从命 She was a daughter born to a concubine, and misplaced trust in her own family cost her her life. When she was reborn, she returned to this place once more as a concubine-born daughter. Who still remembered the girl who had died for the sake of this splendor? No matter how many obstacles stood in her way, she would risk everything to change her fate. She would show them what it meant to be a concubine-born daughter who refused to obey her fate. Brought to you by the author of The Cult Leader, qua 0Votes492.6kRecs591.2kFans
