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A Phoenix With No Wings  by nataswan
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She was born to be an empress. Beauty like immortal, talented in many aspects and a great politician. She married to the crown prince at the age of 11. Engendered two heirs for the kingdom. She really lives a perfect life. Shining crown and beautifully embroidered gown. Tingling hairpins on her head doesn't make her happy. Is it too greedy to ask for more? Is it insolent to say that she's unpleased with her life? Because the emperor never looked at her. Because he doesn't favor her, her days are full of sorrow. All she ever wanted is him.
Second Wife of Wu by towardsjungkook
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Wei Zifu, the second wife of Emperor Wu of Han, who rose from a poor singer to a powerful and respected empress. Her rise, fall from grace and survival in imperial harem. **** This story my is historically accurate. Please vote and give lots of love. **** 🪷Age gap 🪷Concubine 🪷 Pregnancy 🪷 Affair 🪷Patriarchy 🪷 Strong female lead 🪷 Harem
Rise of an Empress by Mimism2011
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It's a story of a mighty emperor, who rules the land upto horizon... A story of an innocent lady from a noble family who gets involved in a political marriage and becomes a low rank concubine... A story of an ancient Dragon Goddess who once flew down to the earth and brought tragic ends for several creatures of the earth. A love like no one ever seen that struggles to bloom their own love which is unknown to themselves... A story of a low rank concubine rising like the sun which could never be hidden, a goddess who is unknown to her own, a mother who can do anything to protect her child, a wife beloved, a betrayer of love or for love? A love like lotus, but in a goblet of poison. In revenge and in love a woman can be more barbarous than man. Definition of revenge is going to change here, beyond one can imagine. Jealousy is engraved to the heart, hatred is the darkness of the eye... Their past is history, present is the gift and future is mystery...
Reborn Beneath The Imperial Veil  by Alexandr44ite
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In the grand halls of the ancient imperial palace, beauty is a weapon-and innocence can be the deadliest disguise. Li Xueying was once betrayed, burned, and left for dead by the sister she trusted most. Reborn with a heart ablaze for revenge, she returns not just to survive but to claim everything that was taken from her-her family's honor, the emperor's heart, and the throne itself. To the world, she is an elegant flower veiled in grace, a picture of innocence and charm. But beneath the imperial veil lies a woman of fierce intelligence, seductive allure, and unyielding resolve. With every calculated smile and whispered secret, she entangles the emperor and his younger brother in a dangerous dance of passion and power. Amidst jealous rivals, treacherous harem women, and palace conspiracies, Xueying's greatest weapon is her mind-and a trusted maid who sees beyond the veil. As the emperor's desire turns possessive and the stakes rise with a miraculous pregnancy, her quest for the throne will ignite flames that burn brighter than ever. Will Li Xueying seize the crown and her destiny as Empress? Or will the shadows of the past consume her once again?
Betrothed to the Prince: The Strange Heiress by dechickensu
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From one of the wealthiest and most talented families came a spoiled and unruly 9-year-old girl who boldly declared the Seventh Prince, the emperor's most handsome son, as her future husband. However... Years later, she reappears, transformed from a frivolous child into a poised and distant woman. Her once fiery affection has turned cold and unreadable. As the Seventh Prince grows intrigued by her mysterious change, he realizes the tables have turned-she is no longer his, and now he finds himself wrapped around her fingers.
The Poison Matriarch and Her Five Husbands by SellyDMelly
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Synopsis: She was just a brilliant modern doctor trying to survive in a ruthless ancient world. But a single act of healing accidentally tethered Lin Ruo to the most dangerous, broken men in the Chu Empire. Now, she is the absolute matriarch of an impenetrable bamboo fortress, bound to four legendary outcasts: a fiercely devoted mountain hunter, a calculating royal mastermind, a stoic shadow assassin, and a battle-scarred supreme general. They gave up the world to hide in the mountains with her. But when a tyrannical Crown Princess threatens the last of the royal bloodline, the empire is about to learn a terrifying truth. The only thing deadlier than an army commanded by four legendary warriors... is the poison-wielding, fiercely protective wife they will burn the world to protect. War is coming to the capital. And a rebellious young prince is waiting in the wings, determined to make her family of five into a family of six.
The Emperor Can Read Minds!  by Ling_Yue520
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After transmigrating into a historical novel, Wen Mian expected at least a decent role. Instead, she became a low-ranking palace maid. Other maids read their masters' expressions and survive through clever schemes. Wen Mian, however, only stares back blankly. [Why are you looking at me? I didn't do anything.] Fine. If she couldn't play palace politics, she would simply endure her years of service and leave the palace at twenty-five. That was the plan. Until the emperor suddenly chose her to be his personal maid. Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. On her very first day, Wen Mian had already begun composing the epitaph on her future grave. *** Emperor Zhaoyan has a secret. Since ascending the throne, he has been able to hear the thoughts of everyone around him. Ministers plotting rebellion. Consorts smiling while hiding daggers. Endless schemes echo through his mind every day, making the Forbidden City colder than ever. During a harem interrogation, he prepares to expose the guilty- Until a different voice suddenly appears in his mind. [Why are you still looking at me? Never mind... I'm hungry.] [I want red bean milk rolls... roast duck... roast goose...] Emperor Zhaoyan: ... In the cold palace, this one girl's chaotic thoughts become the only warmth he hears. And this time, he refuses to let her go. *** (Mini Theater) Wen Mian expressionlessly pulls her hand out from beneath the apricot-yellow silk quilt. Her hand is... wet. Emperor Zhaoyan's voice turns hoarse. "Since things have come this far, you belong to me now. You cannot leave the palace. My beloved, stay here with me. I will never mistreat you." Wen Mian glares at him. "Your Majesty... are you trying to steal someone's future wife?"
Bound To The Tyrant Prince by nauiworld
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A fearless modern girl decided to ignore the real history and go with her flow. Becoming a proper young lady who is abandoned by her own family was indeed hard. However, the worst has yet to come. Until one day, she was summoned to go back to her family manor. ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ••• His presence alone exudes the dignified air of a noble. Wearing a mask caused people's fear. Her fearless actions impressed him, and at the same time, he drew a line between them. 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙚𝙧𝙖?
Empress Sunrise by sunnylavender_
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[Completed: January 2025 - March 2026] "Behind the throne of every mighty Emperor stands an Empress whose journey reshaped history." A foreign woman, brought to the Linjiang Imperial Palace as a slave, ascended to become the first foreign Empress and the lawful wife of the empire's most powerful sovereign. Top 1 Palace; Top 5 Chinese; Top 75 Harem __ Disclaimer: I do not own any of the images, photos, or videos used in this story. Full credit goes to their respective owners.
The Shadow Phoenix of the Inner Palace by KassidyHunter2844
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When Zhao Xiu enters the gilded cage, which is the imperial harem, her only plan is to survive. Everything changes when the Emperor quickly falls in love with her. Taking advantage of this, she strives not only to survive the harem but to win the game of power her family has been long entangled with.