Novels like The Bookish Noblewoman
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- 1 Sea of Nebulae 星云海 Can you take your memories with you when you’re reborn? Of course you can, though you’ll have to make sacrifices and take some risks. Will your new life be in this world or another? We recommend another world. Earth’s environmental pollution is just too severe. What’s the most important thing to do after you’re born? While you still have your memories, start breathing exercises right away and build a strong body. And don’t forget: you finally got your hands on a cultivation manual. You can start 0Votes10.8kRecs137.6kFans
- 2 Peerless Beauty 国色无双 Lost in a dense forest, a beautiful woman stumbles into the Tianyuan Continent. Are the villagers kind and friendly? No, they plot to trade her for money. Is the refined young gentleman a real gentleman? No, he wants to offer her as a gift to curry favor with the powerful. Is the steady, gentlemanly older man trustworthy? No, he wants to take her as a concubine. This enrages the female city lord, who wants to wipe out the “vixen.” She flees and runs until she finally meets a handsome man of stan 0Votes37.8kRecs46.2kFans
- 3 Xie Huixin's Life in Ancient Times 谢慧馨的古代生活 Reborn as a young lady in ancient times, she struggles to survive the battles within the household. To move closer to her goals in life, she seizes every opportunity. Whether farming or political scheming, all she wants is a peaceful sky of her own. She builds her life one step at a time. When she finally looks back, who will still be by her side? My new novel, A Guide to Changing Careers in the Interstellar Age, is now online: http://book.qidian.com/info/1009 0Votes63.8kRecs75.7kFans
- 4 The Delicious Little Chef 美味小厨娘 Life is tough for a cook who has sold herself to work in a duke's household. The kitchen is full of schemes, and newcomers get bullied. Luckily, her family recipes are second to none. Whoever picks a fight with her gets crushed! After overcoming countless hardships, Bai Kou finally worked her way up, only to discover that the young lord's appetite was... truly peculiar! The young lord patted the pillow. “Xiaobai, what's so good about Buddha Jumps Over the Wall? Come here. I'll teach you my secre 0Votes15.2kRecs3.5kFans
- 5 Perfect Jade 臻璇 To her, this marriage was nothing more than a way to escape her clan. When someone framed her for getting in their way, she could not clear her name and had no choice but to prove her innocence through death. When she wakes, she has gone from Second Madam to Seventh Young Lady Zhen Xuan. Will she devote herself to revenge, or forge her own path? One thing is certain: she will live as Zhen Xuan, and live well. She will never again let anyone drive her into such a desperate situation. The Bodh 0Votes31.9kRecs34.1kFans
- 6 Leaving the Animal Kingdom 走出动物世界 Lin Jiao had been married seven times and nearly lived long enough to become a national treasure before she died. Then she was reborn as a naturally disabled polar bear. She thought she’d be lucky just to make it to adulthood in this life. Who would have guessed that the world was far more complicated than it seemed? And even less did she expect to leave the animal world behind, venture into a wider, more brilliant future, and create a legend all her own. 0Votes55.7kRecs52.4kFans
- 7 The Empress's Life 女帝生涯 The Great Zhou dynasty lasted 347 years and had two empresses: one who founded the dynasty and one who saw it fall. The founding empress, Emperor Taizu of Zhou, excelled in both civil and military affairs and was a heaven-sent prodigy. She reigned for 32 years under the era name Xizhao. The last empress, Emperor Suzong of Zhou, ascended the throne at the age of ten under the era name Jingfeng, with her husband, the Prince Regent, governing on her behalf. In the fifteenth year of Jingfeng, the em 0Votes152.6kRecs122kFans
- 8 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
- 9 Where Can I Hide My Beauty? 何处金屋可藏娇 [Not a story about Eleven][Not a story about Eleven][Not a story about Eleven] Emperor Wu of Han was one of the rulers of China's twenty-four dynasties. The era of Emperor Wu of Han was China's youth. Zhang Qian, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Guo Xie, Zhu Maichen, Sima Qian, Sang Hongyang, Dongfang Shuo, Zhufu Yan... Every genius known or unknown to later generations appeared in this age. Heroes surged like waves, and Emperor Wu of Han was the most dazzling crest among them. And she was reborn in this e 0Votes297.4kRecs114.5kFans
- 10 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
- 11 A Match Made in Heaven, But Not Meant to Be 天作不合 Everyone says the infamous Miss Qiao is a harbinger of doom. Wherever she goes, not a blade of grass survives, and no living creature can be found. The children in town fear three things most: man-eating tigers, terrifying ghosts, and Miss Qiao, who brings misfortune to everyone around her. After she got her last living relative thrown into prison, the Fang family finally drove her out. The very day she left, the whole clan spread the news and celebrated wherever they went. One spring day in 0Votes321.4kRecs70.2kFans
- 12 The Wandering Physician 游医 Gu Nian, a young emergency room intern, transmigrates and is reborn as Liu Yiyi, a young orphan from a family of doctors, whose entire family was slaughtered. To avenge her family and survive, she disguises herself as a man. She takes on the guise of a wandering physician, hides in the martial world, and searches for her enemies. She jokes around with her buddies, all while trying not to let them discover who she really is. She can’t drink too much, bathe in hot springs, or take off her shoe 0Votes117.8kRecs117.2kFans
- 13 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
- 14 The Empress Is Fiercer Than a Tiger 皇后猛于虎 The most satisfying thing about being reborn is taking revenge on your enemies step by step, but she was reborn as her own enemy. As a second-best option, she at least had to make a name for herself and live a vibrant, fulfilling life. But tormented by vengeful ghosts, she was plagued by bad luck all the way. Xie Jiu angrily flipped the table: When this tiger shows her claws, you think she is a sick cat? Stirring up storms, manipulating the court, dominating the emperor, ruling the imperial hare 1Votes21kRecs28.9kFans
- 15 The Dragon at the End of Time 终末之龙 (The sequel, Dragon and Sail in the Sea of Nothingness, is now underway! Come on in~) He is the last dragon, yet he was born human. Fifteen years of warm memories as a human turn into an unbearable pain when he is forced to face the truth. There is no place for him in this world. And yet… They travel a thousand miles to reach him, just to make him understand that no matter what he has to face, he will never be alone. 0Votes367.3kRecs21.5kFans
- 16 A Joyful Farmer’s Journey to the Imperial Exams 欢喜农家科举记 Wei Mingnan, a high-ranking official who fought across the country, died alone and ill. Reborn in the famine year when he was ten, he vowed to root out the corruption and treachery that had brought ruin to the realm. But when he happened to save a little girl, everything took an unexpected turn... He spent ten years studying for the civil service exams, so where did all this laughter and cheer come from? He lived a life of honesty and integrity, so how did he end up with money pouring in from ev 0Votes149.9kRecs37.3kFans
- 17 Sophie's Otherworld 苏菲的异界 Twenty-six-year-old shut-in Song Xin spent all day online. Though plain-looking, she was perfectly content with her life. One morning, she woke up to find that she had transmigrated into the magical world she had often read about in fantasy novels. She had become Sophie, an unwanted “ugly duckling” from a powerful family, and she was only four years old. Son 0Votes182kRecs291.4kFans
- 18 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
- 19 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
- 20 Where My Heart Finds Peace in the Future World 未来世界之我心安处 An ordinary young woman studies, works, and makes a living in a high-tech world with mechas. Here's how that world works: Think of our provinces and cities as planets, and our airplanes as aircraft carriers. Don't try to understand the passage of time in terms of a planet's rotation and orbit, since everything runs on the star calendar. And don't ask why people can travel freely between planets without oxygen tanks. Their technology is different from ours. The young woman is somewhat lonely and 0Votes22.3kRecs16.3kFans
- 21 Even Immortals Have Their Troubles 神仙也有江湖 So what if I'm a nobody who stumbled out of the modern city and got mixed up in all this trouble? I can still rub shoulders with the immortals and make a name for myself! My master doesn't like me? I don't care! The old man can't get by without me, because I'm the only one who can pull out that deadly sword! Those divine beasts and magical treasures? I'll gladly take them off your hands! Once you're an immortal in the martial world, there's no escaping its demands! 0Votes243.8kRecs210.4kFans
- 22 I Became an Interstellar Celebrity Through Fortune-Telling 我靠算命爆红星际 High-energy warning: the CP is the whole company... The young soldier is shocked to discover that his comrade is a charlatan who even runs an online shop?! Master of the mystic arts, she excels at mountain, medicine, fate, physiognomy, and divination. She makes her way through the interstellar world and sets out on the path to becoming a commander. 0Votes207.4kRecs288.7kFans
- 23 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
- 24 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
- 25 The Sole Immortal 唯仙独行 All things under heaven have their own strengths. Everyone has something they excel at; it all depends on whether they can make the most of it. New to the world of cultivation, Chen Mo knows nothing of the Dao, but she will keep following the path she believes is right. The road to immortality stretches endlessly. How does one find it? Dare I ask the heavens: where does immortality lie? Chen Mo says that as long as she can cultivate immortality, nothing else matters. Watch Chen Mo defy the curre 0Votes106.2kRecs31.6kFans
- 26 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
- 27 The Gemstone Guide 珠光宝鉴 Abandoned by my wealthy fiancé? So what? I have my own dazzling life! Every treasure in the world, genuine or fake, is all within my grasp! I sell knowledge and supernatural abilities, but I do not sell regret medicine! *********Thanks to Mu Shuiyou for the cover. Pinning you down and kissing you wildly******** (Katong Ling helped set up a group for anyone who wants to chat. This is a group for readers with legitimate subscriptions. You must verify using your Qidian account name, and you need to 0Votes207.2kRecs291.9kFans
- 28 The Bright Moon of the Great Tang 大唐明月 The original novel behind the hit drama The Rise of Xizhou! This is the most prosperous of eras: fine clothes, spirited horses, and beautiful Hu women; This is the cruelest of eras: kin slaughtering kin, and human lives worth no more than weeds. Reborn in this era, Kudi Liuli has one goal: to keep all her teeth... and live to a ripe old age. She wants to write among the brocades of the Western Market, gather inspiration at the flower-viewing contest by the winding river, sneak into Pingkang Ward 0Votes168.1kRecs150.6kFans
- 29 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
- 30 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
- 31 Reborn: Wen Wan 重生之温婉 After being reborn in ancient times, she not only became mute and unable to speak, but was also disliked by her grandmother, unloved by her father, tormented by her stepmother, and branded an inauspicious person who brought misfortune to her father, mother, and entire family. Faced with all kinds of hardships and difficulties, she rose to the challenge and resolved them one by one. Poisoning, assassinations, and framing followed one after another, yet she remained fearless. She had originally wa 0Votes339kRecs131.5kFans
- 32 The Phoenix Descends Upon a Crumbling Han 凤穿残汉 Cai Zi Mei swallowed five million in stolen money; Cai Zi Mei was sent flying by a Buick; Cai Zi Mei was reborn as Cai Ji. What? This is the late Eastern Han, with heroes rising everywhere? What? This is a brutal age where all creation is treated like straw dogs? What? You, a woman, dare to proclaim that you’ll make the sun and moon shine on a new world? In the next moment, the reborn Cai Ji smiled. Those who are meant to die will die in the end, and those who aren’t will live on. What matters i 3Votes1.7MRecs75.2kFans
- 33 The Interstellar Flower Artisan's Life 星际花匠生活 A small-town woman in a turbulent age, gifted with the ability to communicate with nature. She cuddles up with a pile of tasty treats and fun things, tending flowers, farming, and saving lives. Got time to spare? Then go kick that handsome spy's butt ^O^ What about the other handsome men? Don't touch them, or my man will crouch in a corner drawing circles! >.< - No harem of many men for one woman, and no harem of many women for one man; no absolute good or evil, no clear line between black and w 0Votes386.5kRecs106.6kFans
- 34 The Great Demon King’s Cherished Guide 大魔王娇养指南 The once-feared Lord Qiansui, a ruthless and heartless figure who dominated the world, has become the spiritual mentor of a little beggar girl. No, she demands a replacement! She has a bright future ahead of her, and her goal is the stars and the sea! [All three volumes of the print edition of Protect the National Preceptor are now available on Tmall, JD.com, Dangdang, and other platforms.] 2Votes1.6MRecs1MFans
- 35 The Concubine's Rise to Legitimacy 庶庶得正 Fu Jun feels rather out of her depth. Life in the marquis's household is both easy and hard. The dignity of a legitimate daughter is there one moment and gone the next. No life is easy. She doesn't want to be confined to the inner quarters, yet she has no choice but to struggle forward behind the household gates. Whether the twilight grows eve 0Votes80.4kRecs106.4kFans
- 36 I Own a City That Farms People Across the Heavens 我有一座诸天刷人城 Jiang Liu was playing a lousy Three Kingdoms browser game when he transmigrated. The beginner city granted by the System came along with him to the Three Kingdoms, too. Completely dumbfounded, Jiang Liu was surprised to discover that the people appearing whenever the beginner city’s population refreshed came from the Myriad Worlds. From then on, he struck it rich. Jiang Liu can’t recite classical poetry or invent things, and he doesn’t even know how to brew spirits. He also lacks the charisma an 0Votes36.3kRecs1.8kFans
- 37 Horizontal Blade 横刀 The saber is the courage of a hundred weapons. Fear neither life nor death. Settle old scores and grudges. Cut through the heavens above, and strike down all beneath. P.S. Book group: 161-544-505 0Votes67.6kRecs48.5kFans
- 38 Reborn Super-Star 重生超级巨星 She has talent and skill, but bad luck. When everything starts over and the timing, location, and people are all in her favor, what kind of superstar will she become? My new book, Queen of the Entertainment Industry, is now a hit! As she pursues her dream guy, she gradually becomes a goddess herself, then marries another dream guy! A story of acting talent and an inspiring journey! 1Votes251.8kRecs239.1kFans
- 39 The Lin Clan's Glory 林氏荣华 A deity told Lin Qingwan, “You don’t have long to live.” So Lin Qingwan agreed to work for him in another world, taking the place of his sister, who had died young, and raising his daughter. After the deity’s body passed away, his clan and enemies came knocking. Some became obstacles in her path, while others turned into stepping stones. This is the story of a young aunt raising her niece and striving for wealth and glory. Note: The female lead has no romantic pairing. Please think twice before 2Votes123.1kRecs64.7kFans
- 40 Even Cheats Can Run Wild 外挂也疯狂 Shui Ling is reborn from the era of full-dive online games back to the keyboard-and-mouse era. Faced with a penniless girlhood, Shui Ling has no special abilities, no pocket dimension, and no talent for music, chess, calligraphy, or painting. All she has is a head full of advanced knowledge from the future, so she develops a game cheat that no one can crack! 0Votes146.7kRecs74.7kFans
- 41 Begonia Brocade 棠锦 New book: Point Gold is now online. One great fire leaves her family destroyed and her loved ones dead. Xie Zheng enters the capital alone, determined to uncover the truth. But after five years apart, will her fiancé recognize her? 3Votes99.9kRecs64.6kFans
- 42 Beware the Half-Demon 小心半妖 The human world lies to the left, and the demon realm to the right. Whether human or demon, everyone must beware of half-demons. In a city overrun by monsters, you must take great care to protect yourself whenever you go out. This is the story of a weak little nobody who stumbled into the vast world of monsters! When it comes to being human, one should keep a low profile in everything, especially Mu Yun, who has mastered the art of keeping a low (from) profile (being cautious)! 0Votes40.3kRecs19.8kFans
- 43 Springtime Among the Noble Families 名门春事 After being reborn, she picked up a clay pot and smashed it over that bastard's head. From then on, Cui Lang was just another stranger. This is the story of a food-loving heroine's life as a farmer. As they work the land, they unearth a tremendous secret. 0Votes127.3kRecs120.2kFans
- 44 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
- 45 The Legitimate Daughter Comes First 以嫡为贵 In her previous life, she married another man's husband, only to make a wedding dress for someone else. When she opened her eyes again, she swore to live a completely different and brilliant life. She protects her loved ones, destroys her enemies, torments scoundrels, and trips people up along the way. Life is already busy enough, so Prince Xiao, please stop joining in the fun. This girl is not marrying a man surnamed Xiao in this lifetime! A certain lord: You didn't know my mother got divorced 0Votes292.1kRecs209.4kFans
- 46 Interstellar Great Painter 星际大画师 Who says saving people requires medicine? I save people with paintings! Who says killing people requires guns? I kill people with paintings! An interstellar master painter, leading the counterattack of galactic civilization. 0Votes154.4kRecs28.9kFans
- 47 Reborn: The Everyday Joys of Life 重生之幸福日常 There are people in this world who clearly have both ability and good luck, yet always seem to fall just short of happiness. Lin Xiaoguai was, for better or worse, one of them. As the beloved youngest daughter in her family, Lin Xiaoguai was pretty and clever, but she had four mediocre, spineless brothers and four formidable sisters-in-law. Her family background was poor, and her future looked bleak, yet at just the right age she managed to get into college. Her loving father was in high spirits 0Votes74.5kRecs68.4kFans
- 48 Might Cannot Marry 威武不能娶 New book, “Drunk Golden Cup,” is now online. In her previous life, Gu Yunjin was born into a military family but longed for a life of books and refinement. Even after molding herself into the very picture of grace and gentleness, she still died of illness at a country estate. When she opens her eyes again, she gets to start all over! 0Votes341.8kRecs130.8kFans
- 49 Wei-Jin Foodie 魏晋干饭人 The Wei and Jin dynasties were an age of elegance and excess, but the Five Barbarians were about to plunge the Central Plains into chaos. This was the era Zhao Hanzhang had transmigrated into. Commoners and impoverished families lived in misery, while the aristocratic clans did nothing but talk. To keep the elite from fleeing south and to save the world from starving masses, Zhao Hanzhang had no choice but to roll up her sleeves and get to work so everyone could eat their fill. No idle talk in 5Votes1.7MRecs554.3kFans
- 50 Ugly Girl Ju 丑女如菊 After transmigrating into the body of Juhua, an ugly farm girl, she pays no heed to the scornful or sympathetic looks people give her. Like a wild chrysanthemum blooming with abandon, she quietly blossoms in the fields, flaunting her vigorous life in the bleak autumn wind! When youth grows as reserved as a chrysanthemum, love, too, quietly watches from the sidelines... 0Votes261.5kRecs260.1kFans
