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- 51 Auspicious Blossoms and Trees 花木呈祥 When Zuo Zuo opened her eyes again in a place of green hills and clear waters, she was happy. At last, she no longer had to fight tooth and nail just to survive in that fast-paced age where everything was instant. But when responsibility came crashing down on her, Zuo Zuo wished she could end her eagerly anticipated third rebirth. Sure enough, there was no such thing as a free lunch. That rule applied in every world. Fine, she would shoulder the responsibility, and she could accept being unable 0Votes57.7kRecs55.5kFans
- 52 I Am Yinzhen's Consort 我是胤禛福晋 What? I'm Yinzhen's primary consort? Oh! Yinzhen? What? Yinzhen, the suspicious, heartless emperor who favored the delicate Nian sister and locked up a whole bunch of his brothers? Heavens, send me back! A young nurse transmigrates into the daughter of Fei Yanggu and reads Qing dynasty history in her family's mysterious space. Suddenly, she realizes that she, who hated the eleventh prince most of all, has become the primary consort of the great eleventh prince, Yinzhen. What should she do? Three 0Votes213.4kRecs88kFans
- 53 The Mistress of the Household 掌家娘子 Her birth mother was cast out by her father, and her stepmother plotted to frame her. Was her life destined to end like this? For Yao Wanning, this was only the beginning. From now on, she would stop being cautious and swallowing her anger, and would make sure the wicked suffered to the fullest. A modern psychologist arrives in ancient times. She'll have to deal with household, business, and palace rivalries alike. After all, she's the lady in charge of the family. P.S. And then there's him. No 0Votes257.5kRecs191.4kFans
- 54 Relying on His Favor 恃君宠 Mom is reborn, Dad transmigrated, my older sister is a Mary Sue, and my younger sister is a white lotus... Lin Jiaruo figures that, given how things are going, it wouldn't be unreasonable for her to coast to an easy win, right? 0Votes30.1kRecs31.1kFans
- 55 Walking Through Life with You 与子偕行 A win-win story between a modern woman who transmigrates and a native woman who has been reborn. *, *, *, * Modern city girl Qi Yixin is reborn into the great Qi aristocratic clan, at the dawn of a new era. The old era is not yet over, and the new dynasty is about to begin. Dukes, marquises, ministers, and generals are all just passing clouds to me. Before overwhelming strength, every sinister trick of household rivalry is nothing but a paper tiger. In this life, I will join hands with you and l 0Votes224.5kRecs157.7kFans
- 56 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
- 57 Nanny Loves You 奶妈疼你 Everyone says big breasts mean no brains. Nonsense! I have big breasts and plenty of brains. Not only that, I have no idea where my son is or who my husband is. So for now, I can only sneak into a grand household to make a living. It would be a shame not to put my natural assets to use. People who waste them are disgraceful! As for all those earth-shattering secrets, I'll figure them out one at a time. No rush. And you, you two big perverts. No matter how high your status or how great your abili 0Votes141.2kRecs271.2kFans
- 58 The Beautiful, Alluring, and Carefree Concubine 美姬妖且闲 She can't lift with her shoulders or carry with her hands, a delicate, weak woman! Fortunately, she has a wealth of talent. Though she can't serve at court, she can use her skills to build a fortune from scratch. Flower by flower, blade of grass by blade of grass, brick by brick, and tile by tile, she builds a reputation that shakes the world! Watch as this master gardener tends her plants and, in the meantime, picks out a match and searches for her ideal husband. 0Votes58.4kRecs137.8kFans
- 59 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
- 60 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
- 61 A Life of Joy 一世成欢 In her previous life, Xu Chenghuan, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Wei Bei, got her wish and married the man she loved, becoming empress. But she died unexpectedly on her wedding night... When she opened her eyes again, she had gone from being the revered mother of the nation to a madwoman everyone feared! Luckily, life after being reborn was pretty good too. She joined her fierce mother in putting nasty people in their place, and tagged along with her military commander father to get 0Votes21.4kRecs32.1kFans
- 62 Happiness, Just as Before 欢喜如初 The book is complete. Dear readers, please give it a completed-book satisfaction rating. It is on the right, where you used to leave review votes. A decree from the emperor betroths Hua Ruchu, daughter of the martial arts alliance leader, to the legitimate son of a general's household. Will she accept or refuse? Hua Ruchu is practical, so she accepts. Life in a wealthy household is a daily explosion of merriment and melodrama. Ruchu often watches the drama, sometimes takes part in it, and occasi 0Votes146.4kRecs115.8kFans
- 63 A Joyous Wedding 冲囍 “Your future husband is a once-in-a-century prodigy!” Why don't you mention that his family also has a horrid mother-in-law? “Your future husband will pass the imperial examinations and become a high-ranking official!” Why don't you mention that he's ill and might not live to see the day? “Once you're married, I guarantee his illness will clear up at once!” All your talk comes down to one thing: you want me to bring him 0Votes174.3kRecs166.5kFans
- 64 The Noblewoman’s Scheme 贵女谋 Su Jiu had always known how terrifying the inner-house struggle could be. But it wasn't until she transmigrated that she realized even useless allies and ruthless opponents were nothing compared to a wolf in sheep's clothing who was supposed to be on her side! How was she supposed to deal with that? 0Votes271.4kRecs51.3kFans
- 65 Young Master, Please Enlighten Me 小先生请赐教 Rich or poor, in times of peace or chaos, I’m sticking with you! The headstrong young lady Xie Liao, a pampered official’s daughter, is doted on by her father and mother and adored by her childhood sweetheart. Yet a commoner manages to bring her completely to heel. This novel has a Dream of the Red Chamber vibe~ It also features original poetry~~ Now it’s time to witness the Song Dynasty’s many ways of flirting! The heroine says: “Act 0Votes14.1kRecs2.9kFans
- 66 A Wife of Higher Standing 妻高一筹 She transmigrates into the body of a woman who was used as a pawn in a marriage to a wealthy family, then discarded almost as soon as the wedding was over. Her luck is truly awful, especially since this abandoned wife has to raise two children their own father can’t stand. Still, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. This life as an abandoned wife, left to fend for herself, or rather, to provide for herself, and stay out of the household’s internal squabbles, is actually rather pleasant. The heroin 0Votes74.7kRecs156.5kFans
- 67 Married to the Worst Prince 嫁给极品太子 At the lowest point in her life, she meets him. From then on, whether in online games or the real world, this outstanding man pulls out every trick to keep her by his side. Though she falls in love, she remains cool-headed and self-possessed. Using her intelligence, she climbs step by step toward the pinnacle of life and finds a dazzling, happy future. In a nutshell: The sparrow rises from the ashes to become a phoenix, winning both fame and a husband. 0Votes176.8kRecs232.4kFans
- 68 Radiant as Jade 容华似瑾 Her face ruined, her body ravaged by illness. At thirty, Xu Jinyu lay dying in a dark, cramped room. When she opened her eyes, she had awakened at the tender age of fourteen. She was aboard a ship bound for the capital and the Marquis of Weining’s residence, sailing toward the nightmare of her past life. Heh... In this life, her very existence would be their nightmare! My new novel, Rebirth of the Phoenix, has passed review~\(≧▽≦)/~ Welcome back, longtime readers! Please add 0Votes128.4kRecs86.8kFans
- 69 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
- 70 Tales of the Spring Boudoir 春闺记事 Gu Jinzhi was born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and married into a wealthy household. Her life was one of endless splendor and exhaustion, right up to its end. When she realized she wasn’t dead but had become a noblewoman in ancient times, irritation welled up inside her. Then she saw a man who looked exactly like her husband from her previous life, and she pursed her lips. Only then did the still waters of her life begin to ripple... 0Votes221.9kRecs150.4kFans
- 71 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
- 72 Fortune Comes Calling 福运来 A Fu feels that in this life, she has an unbreakable bond with being substituted for others. Whenever something good happens, someone takes her place. Whenever something bad happens, she has to take someone else's place. One substitution after another, she ends up in the imperial palace. == Her wish is to see less, hear less, and say less, then safely endure her time until she can leave the palace, find an honest, obedient man to marry, and live out the rest of her life in peace. Her modest wish 0Votes98.9kRecs282.4kFans
- 73 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
- 74 A Worthy Husband 佳婿 This is a gritty tale of an ordinary man and a fierce woman joining forces to topple the rich and powerful, carve out territory, and forge their own domain. It’s also a romantic story about an ordinary man using a lifetime of trust, devotion, and promises to sew his wife a magnificent wedding gown. When that gown is draped over the fierce woman’s shoulders, the ordinary man says, “May I win one heart, and stay together until our hair turns white.” The fierce woman turns around and replies, “Chee 0Votes176.3kRecs40.4kFans
- 75 A Love of Fruits and Vegetables 果蔬青恋 A sequel to An Ugly Girl Like Chrysanthemum, telling the stories of Juhua's children and serving as the prequel to the Four Spirits of Great Jing: the Azure Dragon King, White Tiger King, Vermilion Bird King, and Black Tortoise King. 0Votes107.2kRecs41.3kFans
- 76 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
- 77 Grand Dressing 大妆 In her previous life, she was the eldest granddaughter of the main branch of the family. After disaster struck, she wandered from place to place and died a miserable death. In this life, she reclines on a chaise longue, watching the powerful minister of the court kneel before her. Coolly, she flicks a speck of rouge from her fingertip. “Too late, Third Uncle.” A truly masterful player in the inner-household battles knows how to devour without leaving a trace, and kill without shedding a drop of 0Votes102.5kRecs208.7kFans
- 78 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
- 79 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
- 80 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
- 81 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
- 82 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
- 83 Murder in a Distinguished Family 名门闺杀 In her previous life, she was born into an aristocratic family. Her frail health meant she was well protected, and she gradually grew into a dignified, gentle young woman. In this life, she was born into a distinguished family, but her mother died young, her father ignored her, her stepmother tormented her, and her grandmother was cold toward her. Everyone said Third Miss Wang was gentle and generous, never knowing that she had once been the darling of the family, sharp-tongued and domineering, 0Votes138.1kRecs229.9kFans
- 84 The Lost Jade of the New Tang Dynasty 新唐遗玉 Without a father, I still have a mother. Life goes on, and Chang'an is mine to roam! (Transmigrate into an alternate historical setting; no painstaking historical research required.) For my new project, head over to The Princess Consort Has Returned. 0Votes533.7kRecs210.7kFans
- 85 The Fragrance of Medicine 医香 Even the cleverest cook can’t make a meal without ingredients. Now that she’s in this godforsaken ancient era, her superb medical skills can’t even cure her own illness. Abandoned at the ancestral home, she has a frail body and two little burdens to care for. If she has only two years left to live, how can she secure a peaceful and prosperous future for her children before she passes away? A kind heart, skilled hands, and the fragrant art of medicine: the growing-up story of a youn 0Votes373.2kRecs97kFans
- 86 Married into the World 世嫁 One day, she is reborn as the third young lady of the Anding Earl's residence. Her grandmother dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and a whole group of half-sisters and legitimate sisters wish they could devour her flesh and gnaw her bones. The older sister who had depended on her for survival since childhood sacrifices herself to restore the marquisate's title, marrying a brother-in-law who has suffered a stroke and become partially paralyzed. Now it is her turn. 0Votes145.7kRecs90.5kFans
- 87 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
- 88 The General's Beloved Daughter 将门娇 War fires flare along the borders of the Great Sheng Dynasty. The five sons of the Zhenguo family bravely march off to battle, each liable to die for their country at any moment. Before they depart, the Old Madam tearfully begs the emperor for an edict to arrange a marriage for her fifth son to a daughter of the Earl of Anding’s household, rumored to be exceptionally fertile. The Earl of Anding’s daughters all either pretend to be ill or disappear. Only Cui Ling thinks it’s a great match: The fa 0Votes127.9kRecs304.4kFans
- 89 Yongzheng’s Little Concubine 雍正小老婆 An ancient flower spirit is reborn in the Qing dynasty, in the Geng household. To gain more dragon energy and advance her cultivation, she marries Yongzheng as a secondary consort. But what is going on in this inner household? The reborn Nara clan, the transmigrated Li clan, the cultivating Niohuru clan... That would be strange enough, but the Eighth Prince has had his soul replaced too, and has been reborn as his own son? Yongzheng’s household is full of experts, each displaying their own speci 0Votes216.8kRecs63.7kFans
- 90 The Immortals Have Farmland 仙家有田 This immortal has a field, and there's a spring in the field. I grow my own ingredients. Life, ah... Luckily, my little bracelet contains its own world. I'll swipe some herbs from Senior Brother's field and fish an egg out of the elders' courtyard. Don't mess with me. I might lose my temper at any moment! Don't argue with me. Might makes right! New book: The Treasure-Gathering Bell Book ID: 1918542 Synopsis: With the Treasure-Gathering Bell in hand, she gathers spiritual treasures from across th 0Votes426.6kRecs126.3kFans
- 91 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
- 92 Imperial Clan Princess 宗女 When a family has a daughter, a hundred families come asking for her hand. But no one seeks the Yong Prince's daughter. The great clans think she's a crude upstart, and the noble families naturally pride themselves on being families of scholars... She inspects the medicinal herbs drying in the courtyard and snorts. As if she cares whether they come asking. The maids and matrons on gate duty hurry over to report, “Princess, the young master from next door is here again. That pair of geese he brou 0Votes77.9kRecs57.3kFans
- 93 Ride the Dragon 乘龙 [Three Thousand Loves, One Fatal Drop; A Beauty Makes Heroes Bow] Complete An old saying goes: “Heaven envies beautiful women, and the strong are easily broken.” So for someone as resolute, talented, and breathtakingly beautiful as her, the first lesson in life is to keep a low profile and act weak, doing her best to make herself look like a harmless, delicate little flower. She overdoes the act and gets casually carried off home by some villain. Bah! She should be the one punishing him on Heave 0Votes491.3kRecs70kFans
- 94 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
- 95 The Grand Favor 盛宠令 In her previous life, she bore a bad reputation and became the cast-off daughter of a prestigious family. She fought back against despair and died content at last. In this life, she is the youngest daughter of a retired female bandit queen and a poor scholar, cherished and pampered by her family. Strong-as-an-ox mother: “Anyone who bullies Zhuzhu has some nerve!” Handsome, cunning father: “If a child is raised poorly, it’s the father’s fault. The family behind anyone who bullies Zhuzhu should be 0Votes120.5kRecs37.8kFans
- 96 The Legitimate Daughter Is Reborn 嫡女重生 She was the legitimate daughter who had been bullied all her life. All her obedience and gentleness had earned her was a cruel joke, and she paid for it with her life. By Heaven’s design, she returned to the year she was five. This time, she was determined not to be weak! Watch as she fights, step by step, to build herself a dazzlingly happy life! She’ll fight for her place in the family, for a good husband, and for a happy home! 0Votes240.7kRecs175.4kFans
- 97 Reborn: The Noblewoman’s Story 贵女重生记 The noble daughter of the Great Jin Dynasty was reborn only to be rejected and lose her engagement... 0Votes25.9kRecs69.1kFans
- 98 Reborn: Mastering My Husband in the ’80s 重生八零驭夫有道 The new novel, The Beauty of the Seventies Is Stolen as a Bride, Then Marries the Great Villain, has begun. In her previous life, she trusted a scumbag and ended up being sold. After being reborn, her eyes were wide open, and she swore to change the fates of herself and her family. Unexpectedly, her stone-hearted husband from her previous life had become a warm and caring man. He was healthy, skilled in bed, and even his legs had recovered. But as one little dumpling after another was born, He P 0Votes11.8kRecs33.7kFans
- 99 Zhou Xiaoyun’s Happy Life 周小云的幸福生活 Who hasn’t had plenty of regrets in life that can never be made up for? Zhou Xiaoyun dropped out of school young, fell in love early, married young, and had a child young. Struggling to get by, she argued with her husband and was in a terrible car accident. Her soul returned to her six-year-old self. Given the chance to live her life over, she would work hard to build a completely new and happy life. At school, she would be a top student and the teacher’s favorite. At home, she would be an all-a 0Votes73.2kRecs421.8kFans
- 100 The Charming Doctor Is Poisonous 娇医有毒 A modern woman from a family of perfumers was reborn in an ancient farming family and became the mother of two newborns, soft and plump like steamed buns. She wore silk and brocade, but had no memories. Who knew which household’s young madam she was, lost and waiting to be claimed? She waited and waited. Her wet nurse arrived. Her fiancé arrived too. Then came a notice that her marquis father had been thrown into prison. Everything was meant to accomplish one thing: force her to return home and 0Votes12.9kRecs68.2kFans
