Novels like Schemes of Beauty and Empire
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Schemes of Beauty and Empire, best match first.
- 151 One Good Deed a Day 日行一善 Chen Shanxing’s greatest pain in life is spending money, and her greatest joy is saving it. One day, she meets a certain man who spends money like water and earns it just as fast. So, who ends up changing whom? In short, it’s a delightful story about a thrifty, sweet girl who happens to find a proud, rich young master. 0Votes21.8kRecs65.6kFans
- 152 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
- 153 This Palace Is a Little Annoyed 本宫有点烦 The First Grand Self-Destruction Gala of the Great Jin Imperial Harem officially begins. Empress Shen will now deliver the opening speech: Lately, I have been feeling a little troubled, a little troubled. Dying once after another still is not the end of it. The emperor keeps showing off just how shameless he can be. My days are becoming more and more difficult! My new novel is My Wife Is Fiercer Than a Tiger. I hope everyone enjoys it~ 0Votes18.5kRecs14.8kFans
- 154 The Tyrant Official 霸官 The tyrants of the Sang family: five dead, one left. People say their downfall was only a matter of time. The one left is certainly not going to accept her fate. She'll keep being a tyrant and see who's tougher, Heaven or her. But after she kills her enemy with her own hands and leaves Dawang Ridge, she thinks she'll settle for a modestly comfortable life from then on... Little does she know that the game of Dawang Chess has only just begun. One master after another makes their move alongside he 0Votes215.2kRecs41kFans
- 155 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
- 156 As You Wish 如意事 My new book, On a Sunny Day, is being updated now When Xu Mingyi opened her eyes again, she was back at sixteen, the year she came down with a strange illness. At the time, her hale and hearty grandfather had just returned victorious. “This young man we rescued on the way looks quite handsome. Bringing him home to bring good luck to my granddaughter couldn't be more fitting.” And so, the unconscious heir to the Prince of Dingnan was bundled off to the capital, his fate already decided... 3Votes361.9kRecs165.9kFans
- 157 The Rules of a Cherished Marriage 宠婚守则 Word was that the Qi family of Lotus Town had spent a fortune to find a wife for their extremely ugly son, bringing home the prettiest of the Yun family’s three sisters. The whole town watched, eager to see how much Yun Third Sister would despise this famously ugly family once she married in. But who could have guessed that the delicate young bride, for reasons no one could fathom, would find her ugly husband more handsome the longer she looked at him, then settle down happily with him? It was b 0Votes86.3kRecs56kFans
- 158 You Were Born to Be Free 卿本风流 She helped him attain wealth and status, yet when he held overwhelming power, he drove her to her death. Reborn in the past, she will plan carefully at every step, use the influence of that breathtakingly handsome man, and secure a life of wealth and leisure for herself. A faint smile, her hands tucked into her sleeves; in the blink of an eye, she turns the world upside down. ## Gu Bo, author of "Splendor of the Imperial Court", returns with a new novel, "Protect the Emperor". There’s a direct 0Votes272kRecs169.3kFans
- 159 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
- 160 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
- 161 A Record of Leaving the Boudoir 出闺阁记 Chen Ying’s first transmigration ends in failure. After transmigrating again, she discovers she has somehow gained a new memory. With a golden finger dropped from the heavens in her grasp, Chen Ying says, “I’m here to solve cases. Let’s leave the household drama aside, okay?” This is a story about a woman who transmigrates and strives for her ideals. There is a romance. The setting is fictional, so please don’t read if that bot 1Votes139.4kRecs74.1kFans
- 162 Heavy Strings 重笙 The gentle young lady Gu Wensheng hanged herself, and the unconventional Ninth Miss Gu of a prestigious family transmigrated into her world. In the world of musicians, mastering a musical instrument meant mastering power, wealth, and the lives and deaths of others. Ninth Miss Gu was skilled at the qin and painting. Whatever she wanted, she was determined to obtain, even if she had to roll across a mountain of blades to get it! However, what she wanted was completely different from what the vast 0Votes164.8kRecs42.1kFans
- 163 The Otherworldly Magic Archer 异界魔弓手 Liang Xiaoxia, female, is a greedy, cowardly, snarky homebody who is unexpectedly reborn as a long-lived albino elf. For the first seventy years of her new life, she studies, studies, and studies some more. Who says elves don't need school just because they live a long time? After those seventy years, she fights, fights, and fights some more. Who says elves don't need to go to war just because they love peace? To protect her long-eared relatives, whether they're arrogant, hotheaded, or o 0Votes67.8kRecs57.6kFans
- 164 I Have Returned 本宫回来了 Ye Qing had a pretty good life in her previous one. As empress, she battled the scumbag emperor in a war of wits for decades, only to accidentally play him to death. When she opened her eyes again, she had become Ye Qing, with a whole crowd of scumbag men closing in fast. You bunch of lunatics, get out of my sight! I'll wipe you out in a heartbeat! 0Votes2.3kRecs7.4kFans
- 165 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
- 166 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
- 167 The Spring and Autumn of the Yu Clan 玉氏春秋 She was reborn in a mass grave. Because of a book called Ten Siege Weapons of Lu Ban, the man she loved used her, and his woman had her killed. In this Spring and Autumn and Warring States era, where human lives are worth no more than weeds, she is just an ordinary young woman from modern times, with a fresh, lovely appearance. She has no talent for martial arts, her math skills are barely passing, and she is hopeless with her hands... But she has to survive. And she has to live comfortably. So 1Votes338.6kRecs185.2kFans
- 168 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
- 169 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
- 170 The Road to High Office 冠盖路 A delightful tale of splendor and romance. Under the dazzling brilliance of a woman reborn in another world, she takes one solid step at a time toward happiness. The little one says: “Mother always says you reap what you sow.” Don’t be cannon fodder, don’t be a side character. Make your own way: that is the lifelong goal. When your fame fills the capital, who in all the world won’t know your name? The supporting heroine says: “I want to farm, keep a low profile, and live a quiet life.” The heroi 0Votes267.9kRecs36.7kFans
- 171 The Heiress's Grand Scheme 嫡谋 (The print edition of Schemes of the Di Daughter has been published in both simplified and traditional Chinese.) In her previous life, her so-called blood relatives told her that sacrificing herself for the family’s interests was the greatest honor a Ren family daughter could have. As a result, she became enemies with her older sister, her mother died young in tears, and her father fell beneath a rain of arrows... Reborn at the age when she was just beginning her education, she would no long 16Votes459kRecs630.2kFans
- 172 The Golden Husband 金夫 Like other women who transmigrated into the Qing Dynasty, Feng Jiwen doesn't face vicious palace intrigue or exhausting household battles. Instead, she's expected to marry Heshen, the most handsome man in the empire, Qianlong's favorite minister, and one of history's most notorious corrupt officials! At this point, Lord He is still a penniless young man studying at the Xian'an Palace School. Forced by her grandfather's threat to take his own life, Feng Jiwen grits her teeth as she's carried to t 0Votes158.4kRecs88.3kFans
- 173 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
- 174 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
- 175 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
- 176 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
- 177 The Immortal Path of Danya Cliff 丹崖仙途 The road to immortality stretches on, and the universe turns. Someone tries to reverse the tribulations of life and death and return to the past, all for the chance to change the fate of the woman he loves. Back then, little girl Fang Hongjian had only just joined the Danya Sect with her younger brother… This is the story of a local little girl who strives relentlessly on her journey from Qi Refining to True Immortality. 0Votes81kRecs25.6kFans
- 178 Proud and Pampered 骄娇无双 (Read at your own risk! This heroine is adored by everyone, and her golden finger is outrageously powerful!) During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, a reborn, feigned-sick beauty embarks on a path to unparalleled glory. She has a younger brother who endured every hardship and misery the world had to offer, proclaimed himself emperor, and then wept bitterly at her grave. She has a truly great ancestor, whose glory lives on only in legend. Her family is rich and powerful, and she is exceptiona 0Votes101kRecs54.4kFans
- 179 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
- 180 Hot on the Trail 凶案追击 What you hear isn’t necessarily a rumor, and what you see isn’t necessarily the truth. Behind a dazzling mask, there may be a hideous face. To uncover the truth, you must strip away the embellishments people have added. Behind distorted facts lie distorted human nature and twisted hearts. If you want to see through the fog, keep your eyes wide open. To join, message me with any main or supporting character’s name from the book, your reader ID, and your fan rank. 0Votes79.3kRecs29.9kFans
- 181 A Quiet Life in the Boudoir 闺宁 Xie Shuning died. She and her young son died together in the third month of spring. But when she opened her eyes, she had returned to the day she first entered the capital with her mother. The sky was white with snow, and the road lay under a thick blanket of it. Her mother, who had died of sorrow in her previous life, and her brother, who had died young, sheltered her on either side. The carriage rocked beneath them, carrying them toward the nightmare of her past… 0Votes209.4kRecs302.4kFans
- 182 Hereditary Seal 世玺 Synopsis: As a good-for-nothing with a father who rules his territory like an emperor, Li Hengyuan's only worries in life are what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Then one nightmare turned her carefree life upside down! It turns out life isn't just about enjoying good food. It's also about becoming self-reliant! 0Votes62.1kRecs33.5kFans
- 183 Detective Files 侦情档案 One is a beautiful overseas-returned expert specializing in criminal psychology, while the other is an upright and incorruptible detective of great wisdom. What kind of sparks will this combination create in the face of one seemingly unsolvable case after another? As they join forces to investigate cases, they uncover the tiniest traces in other people's lives, but there is another thing in this world that is the hardest of all to investigate. That is the human heart. [The new book, Case Files o 0Votes97kRecs28.8kFans
- 184 Return from the Abyss 深渊归途 Lu Ning opened her eyes and saw a strange manor. With her were other people who were equally baffled. This was where the story began. Resurrection is not an easily granted miracle. When the eighth morning arrived at the manor, Lu Ning knew she had to continue, and that she inevitably would continue... This is a record of a group of the dead attempting to return from the abyss. Mild horror elements, infinite-flow, no power-ups. The protagonist is Lu Ning. The viewpoint will sometimes switch to ot 47Votes336.5kRecs115.7kFans
- 185 Immortality: I Can Trade for Anything 长生之我能置换万物 * A scale that measures Heaven and Earth, where anything can be sold. After Song Ciwan became a demon washer at the Demon Refining Platform, she discovered that this job suited her perfectly. When other people wash demons, the malevolent energy they come into contact with shortens their lives. When she washes demons, however, she can extract the malevolent energy and sell it to the cosmic scales. A mere three taels an 13Votes307.4kRecs153.3kFans
- 186 Swordsmanship Above All 剑道在上 A swordsman uses a single sword to shatter ten thousand techniques and prove the path to immortality. And if one sword isn't enough, then use two, or three! The great demon Ning Wuxin was reborn. [Before joining the Taibai Dao Sect] Ning Wuxin: “Keep my head down and play it safe until I enter the Dao and attain profound mastery!” [After joining the Taibai Dao Sect and Qinglian Sword Peak, Ning Wuxin is noticed by the old-fashioned Patriarch Li Yuan and becomes the peak's chief disciple!] Ni 0Votes116.5kRecs56.1kFans
- 187 The Brocade Spring 折锦春 Qin faces spring, but spring turns away from Qin. In her previous life, the entire Qin family was executed. Qin Su was covered in filth and endured humiliation for half her life. She always believed that was fate. Only after being reborn did she understand: it wasn’t fate, but a trap. Can she break free and survive, turning the spring she has broken into a tapestry of beauty? In a nutshell: This is a story about redemption. A special note: This is a 3Votes241.4kRecs137.1kFans
- 188 The Divine Healer Marries into the Family 神医嫁到 Her origins are mysterious, and she possesses peerless medical skills. He is famed as a cold-blooded god of war, commanding a mighty army. After a chance encounter, he forces her to stay by his side and showers her with affection, but it's all just the start of a false-hearted charade! She's had enough! 6Votes31.1kRecs69.4kFans
- 189 The Tender Lady of Brocade Court 锦庭娇 She came seeking revenge, never expecting that this life would hold more than vengeance: it would also bring her a brilliant story all her own... Just as she finally returned to her rightful place as a highborn young lady, someone suddenly whispered darkly in her ear: “You’re not getting out of what you owe me!” There are no supernatural powers in this story, just so you know... 0Votes157.2kRecs129.3kFans
- 190 Online Gaming: The Rampaging Lolita 网游之暴走萝莉 Minion: “My lord! More adventurers have come to grind in our dungeon.” Boss: “It’s fine. Those noobs can all die and go home, even if they make it here.” Minion: “My lord! This is bad! The berserk loli is here!” Boss: “Forget the place, run!” Liu Ye rushed into the boss room, twin daggers in hand, and looked around in confusion. Why was this boss missing too? This is the story of a girl from the slums who came to the game to learn how to read and write, only to accidentally become a berserk loli 0Votes123.2kRecs43kFans
- 191 The Male Supporting Lead Belongs to the Female Lead 男配是女主的 Lou Zheng never imagined you could play it this way. A young girl from ancient times like her has to get by in the apocalypse, in the interstellar world… Who comes up with all these bizarre ideas? She only wanted to save her father! And how come she runs into His Highness Prince Rui in every world? Lou Zheng: Look, Your Highness, you’ve got it rough. Why are you the second male lead every single time? 0Votes58kRecs30.4kFans
- 192 Don’t Fail the Cold Summer 莫负寒夏 You finally came back, before I had grown old and alone. By then, Lin Mochen was the chairman of a conglomerate worth tens of billions, and one of the youngest business tycoons in the country. Someone asked him, “What was so special about her that you couldn’t forget her all these years?” Lin Mochen replied, “I once thought I deserved someone better. But in this world, who could ever be better than the woman I love?” 0Votes6.7kRecs34kFans
- 193 Leave It to Me 放着我来 Su Junmiao was lazy, but no matter how lazy she was, she had to get to work. What could she do? She had a cheat! Need equipment? Sure, leave it to me! Need weapons? Sure, leave it to me! What? You also need a miraculous medicine that defies the heavens? No problem, leave it to me! 0Votes31.6kRecs30.7kFans
- 194 A Splendid Marriage 华嫁 Mother said the greatest glory for a woman was a wedding procession stretching ten miles, a grand wedding in a golden age, and a radiant bridal departure... That was why Song Jinyu married into the Sheng family, becoming the second wife of its eldest son, a man nearing thirty. In the end... when she was forced to swallow that fatal bowl of broth, she thought: If Heaven gave her another chance, even if her mother and her entire clan forced her, she would still shake her head. Thr 0Votes20.9kRecs37kFans
- 195 Immortal Wife 仙妻 Transmigrated? No need to panic. Just take things as they come. Want to cultivate immortality? Um, is there a good way to cultivate while sleeping, without suffering or wearing myself out? 0Votes316.4kRecs66.4kFans
- 196 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
- 197 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
- 198 The Phoenix's Boundless Moon 凤月无边 Lu Wen's voice came from behind. “I can play 'Phoenix Seeking a Mate' on a bamboo leaf. Would you care to listen, A Lu?” Her voice was low and rich, clear and crisp, like ice striking jade, a mountain stream, the moon rising over a deep ravine, or wind passing through a bamboo grove... It was so lovely, so elegant, so full of feeling, and yet such a subtle declaration of her intentions... Liu Jiang frowned slightly and took a few unhurried steps away. Without turning back to face Guo Yun, he ask 0Votes194.4kRecs143.4kFans
- 199 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
- 200 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
