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- 1 Good Things Come to Those Who Wait 好事多磨 The new book Strategies of a Secondary Daughter, a history of a secondary daughter's struggle… It will enter the ranking competition in July. Welcome, sisters, to drop by and show your support! Thanks to Xiao Seyi for drawing the cover. 0Votes97.3kRecs526.7kFans
- 2 Peace Above All 以和为贵 Gu Xiyan, an ordinary office worker, transmigrates to an unfamiliar era after an accidental rescue. She has no power to change the world, nor any ambition to rule it. All she wants is an ordinary life with a husband, children, and a warm home, but life never goes as planned. Fate has its own arrangements... We’ve moved, everyone! 0Votes118.5kRecs737.7kFans
- 3 The Splendid Flowers 花开锦绣 The Fu family was renowned for its generations of scholars. Its most famous distinction wasn't an imperial title as Crown Prince's Grand Tutor or producing a top-ranking graduate, but the three chastity arches at its gate. Fu Tingyun, the Fu family's ninth young lady, was said to be blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. She never imagined that her cousin would solemnly claim they were lovers, leaving her with nowhere to turn... When one door closes, another opens. She finally understood tha 1Votes372.3kRecs209.7kFans
- 4 The Unmarriageable Woman 剩女不淑 Publisher: Shuopin Culture Co., Ltd. Publication date: October 3, 2012 Xia Ruixi, a modern-day spinster, is reborn as a spinster in ancient times. She schemes, rushes back and forth, scurries about, and plays dumb, all to achieve two wishes: First, find a way to get married; Second, marry the right man, not a rich one. In particular, she will not marry one of those wealthy, powerful, famous, handsome young masters from a prestigious family. After the wedding, she lives by the principle of using 0Votes69.5kRecs482.1kFans
- 5 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
- 6 A Refined Lady of Medicine 药窕淑女 She’s the legitimate eldest daughter of a family that made its fortune as imperial merchants, but her father doesn’t care for her and her stepmother is cruel. There’s nothing but infighting in a prestigious household! You want to fight me again? Again? Keep it up, and I’ll get rid of you! What? I saved someone, and now I have to marry him? For a token of affection, I’ll send something valuable but easy to carry. If things don’t work out, I’ll just grab my dowry box and make a run for it! My new 0Votes692.9kRecs303.9kFans
- 7 Wealth and Glory 富贵荣华 Behind vermilion gates and within lavish mansions, surrounded by wealth and splendor, she is nothing more than a sparrow living under someone else’s roof. She seeks a path to the clouds, hand in hand with the one she loves, growing old together. 0Votes734.9kRecs111.1kFans
- 8 The Phoenix Rises with the Sun 丹凤朝阳 This could also be called From Palace Maid to Empress. That one line is practically the whole synopsis. So short and sweet! That scene, even many years later, still often appears in her dreams. Han Xun rushed toward the highest point. Her phoenix crown and red robes fell away as if scattered by a great wind, revealing the white garment beneath. Chao Sheng cried out with all her strength, though she had no idea what she was shouting. Han Xun stopped at the edge of the terrace and turned to look a 0Votes288.1kRecs230.3kFans
- 9 Spring in Jinling 金陵春 Zhou Shaojin has been reborn. Her cousin Cheng Lu, who betrayed her in her previous life, is naturally out of the running. But there are still plenty of other cousins: Cheng Xu, Cheng Yi, Cheng Ju, and more... This is the story of me and the Cheng family! 16Votes1.8MRecs467.5kFans
- 10 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
- 11 The Beautiful Wen Ya 美人温雅 Her father is in prison, and her family is saddled with enormous debts. With no other choice, Liu Jing, once a child prodigy but suppressed and disciplined by her parents for six years, begins disguising herself as a man and doing everything she can to support her family. She never imagined that the man she had once belittled, hurt, and provoked would also begin to appear in her life again. And now he has turned completely dark... 0Votes183.6kRecs58.4kFans
- 12 Ninefold Purple 九重紫 Dou Zhao thinks she may not have much longer to live. Lately, she keeps dreaming that she’s back in her childhood, sitting beneath a wisteria-covered trellis and swinging her chubby little legs while her plump, white nursemaid, round as a steamed bun, feeds her... But if she really returned to her childhood, how different would her life be? Ninefold Purple is a story of being reborn! ※ Unless something unexpected comes up, updat 5Votes1.5MRecs658.9kFans
- 13 The Yue Concubine 越姬 This is a time of chaos, a world of dazzling splendor, blood, and poison. Everything depends on whether you're strong enough! She arrived here as a Yue woman who had been ambushed by her fiancé. To escape the fate of being treated as a gift, she wracked her brains and resolved to use her intelligence and swordsmanship to carve out a life of freedom. 0Votes222.3kRecs282.1kFans
- 14 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
- 15 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
- 16 Life in the Qing Dynasty 在清朝的生活 [A-level, Class B contracted work from Qidian Girls' Network] This is the story of a woman who knew nothing about history, yet became a woman in the Qing dynasty; This is the story of a woman who wanted nothing more than a peaceful, ordinary life, yet married Yongzheng; Since you're here, make the best of it. See a different side of Niohuru. [The new novel, Zhu Ming Hua Juan, is now being serialized. 0Votes150.8kRecs479.1kFans
- 17 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
- 18 In the Spring Sunshine 春光里 After transmigrating, she becomes a household-born servant. Should she settle for the safe, comfortable life of a servant in a wealthy household? Or choose a free life full of hardship and danger? She’s a flame unlike any other, destined for an extraordinary life! 0Votes411.3kRecs357.2kFans
- 19 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
- 20 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
- 21 A Concubine Can Never Measure Up to a Wife 妾大不如妻 [A contracted work from Group B of Qidian Girls’ Network] She has barely arrived in an unfamiliar dynasty before becoming someone’s wife. And now, barely a wife, she’s a mother too?! All right, all right, she can accept that, as long as she doesn’t have to be Snow White’s stepmother. But aren’t her “children” a little too old for that?! With her parents-in-law above her, children below, and a pack of concubines watching her like tigers, watch Hong Shang, a modern woman, navigate the everyday nec 0Votes260.7kRecs248.9kFans
- 22 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
- 23 The Fourth Miss Jiang 蒋四小姐 My lifelong dream was to eat, loaf around, and wait for death. Little did I know... My paternal grandfather runs away whenever he meets someone he can’t beat; My father is a man of hidden depths; My paternal grandmother is so biased, she might as well live on the other side of the Pacific; And my younger half-sister is always trying to steal my legitimate-daughter status. The Fourth Miss says, “How about we put on a play? We may not be good at anything else, but we’re top-notch actors!” 0Votes24.5kRecs71.3kFans
- 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 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
- 26 Elder Sister 长姐 A humble home, a hard life. With her mother dead and her father gone, she’s left with a whole basketful of younger siblings. Reborn as the eldest sister, she says pressure is what drives her forward... 0Votes247.4kRecs304.7kFans
- 27 A Joyous Occasion for a Prestigious Family 名门喜事 Everyone says that noble families are full of happy occasions, but who understands the hardship at every turn? She went from the poorest streets to a grand mansion, only to find herself back on a battlefield without smoke or gunfire. When it came to life, she had to weigh family against enemies. When it came to marriage, it was a contest between men and women. Fate is an ambush, and love becomes a game of strategy. Who will stake their heart, not to win, but to have no regrets? Let time f 0Votes130.5kRecs303.7kFans
- 28 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
- 29 The Wedding Dress 嫁时衣 Isn’t being reborn in ancient times supposed to come with forward-thinking ideas and a vivid imagination? Aren’t people in ancient times all supposed to have never even tried barbecue or hot pot, and to weep with emotion when they hear “Moonlight before my bed” or “When will the bright moon appear”? Aren’t handsome boys, handsome young men, and handsome middle-aged men supposed to rush up in tears and beg to marry you? >_<~~ It’s all a lie... After being reborn, you still have to get up at the c 0Votes383.1kRecs262.3kFans
- 30 Nine Out of Ten 九全十美 She falls into an unfamiliar dynasty, where old grudges from a previous generation begin to repeat themselves, forcing her to flee. But she has superb medical skills and a sharp mind, so she can make a good life for herself anywhere! But did she actually manage to escape, or not? 0Votes191.6kRecs221.9kFans
- 31 Flowers Bloom in Spring 花开春暖 Reborn as a beautiful young woman in ancient times, she and her elderly wet nurse depend on each other for survival. Though orphaned at a young age and forced to live under someone else’s roof, she is still happy with a quiet life spent admiring streams winding beneath little bridges. Can she hold on to her childhood sweetheart? What will she do about the riches and trouble that come crashing down on her? Hmph! She’ll take things as they come. Who’s afraid of whom? New 1Votes173.5kRecs217kFans
- 32 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
- 33 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
- 34 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
- 35 Born into a Prestigious Family 生于望族 Poor girl, born into a mansion of wealth and fine embroidery, she lies alone beside an ancient Buddha and a lonely lamp. Born to a noble family, she spends her whole life being meek and obedient, only to end up alone beside an ancient Buddha, dying an unnatural death. Now that she's reborn, she will be strong and escape the nightmare of her past for good! But why does the man she passed by in her previous life keep appearing before her? 0Votes717.4kRecs109.6kFans
- 36 The Virtuous Wife of the Noble House 朱门贤妻 Li Siqian had her future all planned out. First, she would marry a husband who was handsome, good-tempered, easy to bully and boss around, and shared her interests so perfectly they hit it off at once. Then... There was no then. She'd been tricked! The man before her met only one of her six criteria: he was handsome! Someone once said that some women could be happy with whoever they married. Li Siqian looked over her six standards. Well, all but good looks could be changed, couldn't they? Fine, 2Votes5.4kRecs36.4kFans
- 37 A Dream of Radiant Jade 绮梦璇玑 A scheming demon king goes head-to-head with a soft-hearted, tortoise-like girl. A sweet and fluffy historical romance. [Complete] Beauty, Prince Zhao Jianshen, a consummate schemer and a supreme villain, has met plenty of women, but never one as difficult to handle as Xie Xuanji… Bribing her with advantages has no effect. Although this woman loves money, she refuses to take unfair advantage of anyone. He gives her rouge, powder, jewelry, and gemstones, only for her to exchange them for money an 3Votes154.7kRecs304kFans
- 38 The Eldest Daughter 嫡长女 In her previous life, she was the eldest legitimate daughter of the Shen clan of Wu and Yue. She enjoyed every earthly luxury: her clan flourished, wielded power at court, and she was the most exalted woman in the realm. Yet she also endured every earthly sorrow: her entire clan was wiped out, she was stripped of her title and imprisoned, and in the end she met a tragic fate! All because the Shen clan had used the strength of the entire family to help him ascend the throne. In this life, she is 0Votes88.1kRecs210.4kFans
- 39 Delicate Flower 花娇 In her previous life, Yu Tang lost her family and home. In this life, all she wants is to help her eldest cousin restore the family business. Pei Yan (giving her a cold look): “If someone is being nice for no reason, they’re up to no good! This girl is always hanging around me. Is she after the position of the Pei family’s matriarch?” Yu Tang (silently shedding tears): “No, you’ve got it all wrong! I just want to invest a tiny bit in your family’s fleet when it sets sail and earn a little spendi 1Votes2.7MRecs1.3MFans
- 40 The Doctor Arrives at the Auspicious Hour 吉时医到 Once, she entrusted her heart to the wrong man. Now, who would pledge their life to her? He tucked a butterfly hairpin into his sleeve, mocked for being sentimental. Amid the court and countless troops, whom was he mocking now? "I will love you for all my life, honor you for all my life, and follow you wherever you go." ★★Occupation: A modern internist in ancient times. 0Votes288.6kRecs236.8kFans
- 41 The Ordinary Days of a Qing Dynasty Transmigrator 平凡的清穿日子 This is a world that has already been visited by many famous transmigration predecessors. Beneath the brilliance of the eleventh male lead, the Powerful Court Minister, and the Qing-transmigrated heroine, the capital's pearl, the Earl's Third Young Lady cautiously chose to merge into the entire era... This novel is dedicated to all the classics of transmigration! 0Votes809.5kRecs1.1MFans
- 42 A First-Rank Wife 妻居一品 This is the story of a supporting female character who gradually becomes the heroine. After an unexpected ending, just as the older sister who was supposed to take a bow and leave the stage claims all the family property and heads off toward a happy new life, she transmigrates. She becomes a supporting character who covets wealth and status. No one can choose their birth mother, but everyone can choose their own path. What does it matter if she's trapped in a desperate situation? She'll decide h 0Votes250.9kRecs133.2kFans
- 43 The Fragrance of Orchids (Original Novel of the TV Series As Before) 兰香缘（电视剧《兰香如故》原著） She is the granddaughter of the Grand Secretary. Her family is caught up in a struggle for the throne and convicted of crimes. She and her newlywed husband both die while being escorted into exile. She returns with her memories intact, reborn as Chen Xianglan, a bondservant in the household of the prominent Lin family of Jiangnan. This is the story of a young maid who longs to escape the household but cannot. The simplified Chinese print edition of The Fragrance of Orchids is now available. Sear 18Votes103.9kRecs176.3kFans
- 44 The Steward 掌事 She was a craftsperson’s daughter, just a little higher in status than a merchant, and just a little better at shipbuilding. She hid away in a mansion as a maid, working hard to become a steward. She thought her ambitions were modest and the task wouldn’t be too difficult, but then she met someone And so, as she walked this road, it suddenly branched off... Her completed VIP novels, The Feng Family’s Daughter and Reborn to Build the Perfect Home, are proof of her reliable writing record. 1Votes471.9kRecs171.2kFans
- 45 A Noble Marriage 世婚 Their families arranged their marriage for generations to come, with no regard for love, only to unite two surnames. She withered like a spring flower, only to be reborn. Her circumstances were the same, but her life took a different path. She knew what would happen along the way, but couldn’t guess how it would end. Being reborn wasn’t just about revenge. Being reborn didn’t offer an opportunity to her alone. She had been reborn to prevent tragedy and bring greater happiness to more people. *, 0Votes369kRecs397.3kFans
- 46 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
- 47 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
- 48 The Red Apricot Stirs in the Spring Light 红杏闹春光 Music, chess, calligraphy, and painting: she couldn’t do a single one. Singing and dancing: not a chance. Chemistry and physics: she never learned them properly. History and politics: she was utterly hopeless… A good-for-nothing like her had no choice but to tidy up, change her clothes, and get to work in the kitchen. She would use good food to create an entirely different life. ❤ The title comes from Song Qi’s “Spring in the Jade Tower: Spring Scenery”: Beyond the misty willows, dawn’s chill is 0Votes93.1kRecs458.4kFans
- 49 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
- 50 Spring of the Apricot Grove 杏霖春 Reborn in the body of a young woman from an ancient medical family, she says she only wants to marry an honest, kind man and live a quiet, ordinary life. But who should she marry? 0Votes99.4kRecs68.1kFans
