female-oriented Short Dramas
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The Untamed DoctorAn explosion at the base kills a modern special agent and military doctor, and she wakes as Xi Yang, the most spoiled and worst behaved noblewoman of the Xuan Zhou dynasty. She arrives already dosed with Fiery Flame Poison, an aphrodisiac she cannot ride out alone, and the man she ends up in bed with is Zongzheng Yu, the regent prince nobody in the dynasty is willing to cross. She returns to the Xi household as the legitimate daughter and the story goes around that she lost her virtue before marriage. The mistress of the house bullies her without bothering about facts. The second branch of the family quietly hires men to kill her. The third branch works on poisoning her. The girl whose body she is wearing would have had no defence against any of it, but she is loud, quick and willing to fight, and she wins Zongzheng Yu over. As his consort she has a rank the Xi family cannot touch, and she intends to use it to avenge the dead Xi Yang and put her own branch of the family back where it belongs.
Fate of the PhoenixGu Qiaoyi holds the rank of princess consort in the Royal Manor, married to Prince Jun Mubai. Emperor Jun Yichen takes notice of her and has her brought into the palace as his concubine by force. Jun Mubai is executed by order of the throne. At the ceremony naming Gu Qiaoyi empress, she takes her own life.
She is reborn. In this second life she works to keep Jun Mubai from execution and fails. She dies again and is reborn a third time.
In the third life she cuts off contact with Jun Mubai, refuses him, and gives him no explanation. He has also been reborn, without her knowledge, and has begun laying plans to take the throne himself.
The two cross paths repeatedly through this life without recognizing what the other one is doing. Misunderstandings build between them, neither aware that the other carries memory of the two prior lives, until each learns the truth about the other's rebirth.
Gu Xiyan and Jun Yichen move against them, forcing a confrontation at court. Jun Mubai and Gu Qiaoyi are drawn into the conflict this creates over the throne.
May This Love Be MutualSheng Changtian is rescued by Gu Qingqing as a child, so he has been looking for her and vows not to marry. But due to pressure from his family, he goes on a blind date. Fortunately, his blind date happens to be Qingqing, who comes on behalf of her best friend. Although the two are not acquainted, they are both attracted to each other. Changtian finds out that Qingqing's mother is seriously ill and urgently needs money, so he helps Qingqing on the condition that the two have a contractual marriage. Although Qingqing does not know Changtian's identity, she still agrees. This displeases Chen Ruolin, the company director who has a crush on Changtian, and she resorts to various means to try to separate the two. Hand in hand, the two deal with the countless obstacles and eventually have a happy ending.
My Almighty PrincessModern-day woman Su Moli is transported back in time and becomes the legitimate daughter of the magistrate of Liuzhou County. She is forced to marry Prince Jin, a powerful figure in the court, as part of a ritual to ward off misfortune. She soon discovers that Prince Jin is only feigning his coma and the two fall in love amidst the struggles of political intrigue. After enduring family betrayal and palace conspiracies, Su Moli helps Prince Jin take revenge. Ultimately, they choose to give up imperial power and head to Jiangnan together to start a new life in business.
From Ex to Sister-in-LawOn her wedding day, Qin Siyao catches her fiancé Mu Tianfan in bed with her sister, Qin Kewei, and is beaten when she confronts them. They also tell her she is no longer the Qin family’s heiress, leaving her without a path to justice. Mu Tianchu rescues her after witnessing the abuse and offers to help her take revenge if she becomes his wife, so Qin Siyao signs a marriage contract with him.
Someone Secretly Loves YouHer mother is abused by her father when she is still in her mother's womb, and she almost dies after childbirth due to excessive blood loss. Later, her mother becomes mentally ill and lives in a nursing home all year round. Her father divorced her mother and marries a second wife, giving birth to a younger brother. She is regarded as redundant since childhood, but to stay alive, she always stays alert, does more chores, and shoulders all the burden in the family. The scars on her body are injuries from accidents while doing housework and abuse by her father and stepmother. In school, she always works hard to get ahead and desperately maintains her position as the top scorer in exams, never even dreaming of keeping her scholarship grant for herself... She does not know how to say “no,” choosing to be a "people-pleaser" at her own sacrifice. It wasn't until she got cancer that she gradually discovered that no one around her was sincere to her and that they were all taking advantage of her, leading her to die in despair.
The Doppelganger GameTo raise the huge medical expenses for her foster mother, boxer Lin Ye accepts the employment of a mysterious man, Gu Chen, to impersonate the wealthy heiress Lin Wei, who looks exactly like her. Her mission is to approach and take revenge on the heir Gu Ran as his "fiancée."However, the plan is constantly disrupted: Ye's unruly behavior is vastly different from Wei's ladylike image, arousing Ran's suspicion and curiosity. Amid their confrontational probing, the two unexpectedly fall in love. Meanwhile, the real Lin Wei is no mere victim; she voluntarily allows herself to be imprisoned by Chen to escape family control and enters into a dangerous collaboration with him.When Ye discovers that Wei is actually her biological sister, she is torn between conflicting emotions. Chen's revenge becomes increasingly frenzied, even using Ye as bait to force Ran to take poison. Ye turns the tables and reunites with her sister Wei, leveraging their twin advantage to deceive Chen. Ultimately, Chen is brought to justice.
Love, Betrayal & RevengeLi Yuan, a devoted family man, learns from the female lead, Li Nian, that his wife, Lin Qiaoqiao, is having an affair with her husband, Zhao Qiang. Shocked and enraged at first, he ultimately decides to fight back. The two refrain from alerting their spouses and choose to work together. Through a series of calculated moves and careful planning, they bring the adulterous man to ruin, and he is eventually arrested and sent to prison. Lin Qiaoqiao suffers a mental breakdown. In the end, both of them receive the punishment they deserve.
Wishes of RevengeAfter 120,000 years trapped inside the Precious Lotus Lamp, the divine maiden Qingyao is reborn and turns the greedy Su family's own wishes against them. Exploiting a loophole in her sacred vow, she grants Su Zhanhong's dream of becoming emperor, Su Nanzhou's hunger for power at court, and Su Ruyu's desire for beauty—while building a fatal cost into every gift. By the time a ruined kingdom, an assassination in a military camp, and bitter infighting expose the trap, the family has squandered its final wish and Qingyao's revenge is complete.
Daughter Against All OddsBorn into a family that favored sons over daughters, Qi Zhaodi is married off early for a dowry. Her husband is a good man but dies in a mining accident, leaving her alone with her frail mother-in-law, Xiuying. Determined to care for her mother-in-law, Zhaodi chooses to stay with her. However, her parents learn about the compensation money from the mining accident and plots to seize it for their son, Qi Yaozu, to use as a dowry. Despite their schemes, she refuses to give in. Meanwhile, she faces relentless harassment from the village bully, Liu Mang, who even conspires with her family to ruin her reputation. Ultimately, Zhaodi has Liu Mang imprisoned. With Yaozu's wedding imminent, the family turns their attention to forcing Zhaodi's younger sister, Qi Tingmei, into a marriage exchange with the mentally challenged brother of Yaozu's bride. Thus begins Zhaodi's desperate plan to rescue her sister.
My Obedient and Wild LadyDuring the Republican era, Shen Lingyi, daughter of the Shen family, is pushed by her husband Zhou Lichuan toward the gun of her concubine-born younger sister, Shen Manzi. She dies filled with resentment and reborns on the eve of her marriage. Resolutely abandoning the engagement, she swaps marriages with Shen Manzi, who has also been reborn, and weds Gu Yunfei, the young marshal of the Commander’s residence, rumored to be a spoiled playboy.After marriage, Shen Lingyi and Gu Yunfei agree not to interfere in each other’s affairs. Relying on the knowledge she accumulated in her previous life and her superb medical skills, she secures her footing within the marshal’s household and gradually sees the sense of duty to family and country hidden beneath Gu Yunfei’s carefree act. When she is humiliated during a return visit to her natal home, Gu Yunfei stands up for her; at the brink of life and death, the two heal side by side and bare their hearts, becoming a couple bound by true affection.As war erupts, Gu Yunfei fakes his death to lure the enemy into the open. Shen Lingyi plays along, setting a trap that forces Shen Manzi and Zhou Lichuan to expose their plot to sow chaos. In the end, Gu Yunfei arrives and joins hands with Shen Lingyi to capture the traitors who sold out their country. Shen Lingyi transforms from a sheltered, fragile young woman into an independent and resilient modern woman, winning love, friendship, and respect amid the turmoil of the times. Standing together with Gu Yunfei, they safeguard peace for both family and nation.
Cheat-Code Princess ConsortBy a twist of fate, she is transported into a novel written by the male lead, Qi Yan, becoming the neglected princess consort. Her sudden resurrection at her funeral startles everyone, and the conniving concubine Liu Yanran, who killed her, pretends to be concerned of her wellbeing. To protect her phoenix destiny and survive to return to the modern world, she uses the princess consort's memories and modern knowledge to outmaneuver everyone, gradually winning the prince's admiration. Strategizing her way into the prince's heart and taking revenge on Yanran, she ultimately finds happiness.
Life-Extending LoveCursed with poverty due to a stolen fate, mystic girl Xu Jinhuan enters a contractual marriage with dying billionaire heir Fu Jinxiu to extend her life. On their wedding day, Jinxiu awakens with a Revival System—completing bizarre tasks grants him more time, while every time Jinhuan calls him Hubby earns him an extra hour. As one counts down to the inheritance, while the other scrambles to survive, love blossoms amid their bickering. Crises arise one after another: Jinxiu's uncle schemes a car crash for power, and Jinhuan discovers her father and stepmother swapped her fate to make her suffer for her sister. In an explosion, Jinhuan, set to inherit, rushes back to save Jinxiu. When kidnapped, Jinxiu sacrifices his vitality points to defuse a bomb, confessing that he is saving her not for the mission, but out of love.
Tutoring My EnemyPush and James are sworn enemies at school. To earn money for his family, Push takes an off-campus job but is bullied by the motorcycle shop owner. Suddenly, a gang leader kidnaps Push and forces him to tutor his son. On his first day, Push discovers that the gang leader's son is none other than his nemesis, James. Provoked by James, Push takes the job and endures his torment, unaware that their close proximity is sparking unexpected feelings...
Babies' Bold RevengeSeven years ago, Jin Xiaoran forged evidence that pregnant Jin Shanshan was unfaithful, then used a surgical consent form to force her into signing divorce papers. The scheme killed family members, left Fu Xing disabled after a crash, and drove Shanshan abroad, where she gave birth to twins Pingping and An'an after Pei Yi rescued her. Her children's return brings the buried betrayal—and the revenge it demands—back home.
The Transmigrater's ComeuppanceXue Wanning was originally a noble-born young lady, yet her betrothed was stolen away by a transmigrated woman. Armed with a few memorized poems and some “CEO novel” tropes, the transmigrator strutted about each day, flaunting her so-called modern wit. Very well then. Xue Wanning married the emperor instead, ascending to the throne as empress. Everything else paled in comparison against the supreme power in her hands. She was determined to make that transmigrated woman who preached equality truly understand what it meant to live in a world of strict hierarchies!
A Second Life, A Crown of Her OwnWen Qingshi picked Wen Mingzhu out of an orphanage himself and she was raised as his foster sister. They married, spent a lifetime together, and on his deathbed promised to meet again in the next life. What she did not know was that he had loved another woman the whole time.
They are both reborn. Wen Qingshi curses her in the ugliest words he has and goes off after that woman. Wen Mingzhu understands then that decades of marriage had been him going along with it. She leaves the Wen family and is taken in by the Wei family as their adopted daughter, and builds a life there. Wen Qingshi, seeing her doing well among the Weis, regrets it.
Soul Swap: CEO's MotherhoodNatalie Phillips and Julian Murphy swap bodies and agree to tell nobody, each living as the other. That means Natalie has to run Julian's side of things, including holding Murphy Corp against his uncle Jackson, who wants control of the company. She deals with betrayals inside the firm, lies that have to hold, and steady pressure from Jackson. Living each other's days brings them closer, and what starts as friction turns into feeling. Natalie then finds she is pregnant with Julian's child, and the secret they have been keeping becomes something that cannot hold much longer.
Springtime EngagementFor four years, Jiang Fu had been engaged to Cheng Jiamu, who openly paraded his many girlfriends around. She never minded until an unexpected night with Cheng Jialuo, only to later discover he was her fiancé’s younger uncle. Jiang Fu had only agreed to the engagement to reclaim two keepsakes left by her late mother. Determined to avoid Cheng Jialuo, she found herself repeatedly entangled by him. He urged her to break off the engagement with his nephew, but she refused, unwilling to give up her mother’s belongings.\NThings escalated when Jiang Fu’s stepmother realized Cheng Jialuo’s feelings and tried to threaten her, but Jiang Fu fought back fiercely through her stepsister. Meanwhile, Jiamu’s mother, afraid Jialuo would jeopardize her son’s inheritance, schemed against Jiang Fu and even plotted a car accident to eliminate them both. Fortunately, Jialuo risked everything to protect her. Though his devotion gradually softened Jiang Fu’s defenses, she remained wary of love, scarred by her mother’s heartbreak. Matters worsened when Jiamu discovered her involvement with Jialuo and relentlessly humiliated her. To defend her, Jialuo exposed the conspiracies of Gu Yanqiu and Jiamu, earning the patriarch’s recognition and taking over the Cheng family business.\NEven then, Jiang Fu struggled to trust. It was only when Jialuo retrieved her mother’s relics and stood by her through repeated dangers that she finally believed in his unwavering love. After confessing their feelings, she learned Jialuo had secretly loved her for years and that the man who once saved her long ago was him all along. In the end, Jiang Fu and Cheng Jialuo found happiness together.
Fateful NightSu He uses chronically ill Prince Pei Yan as her escape from being offered to an old marquis, remaining beside him as an antidote. Mutual exploitation becomes love as her business talent and his political power uncover a treasonous poisoning tied to both their families.
My Dear BelovedOne was a “born jinx” accused of bringing about her mother’s death, the other a powerless, voiceless prince. A single imperial marriage decree bound the fates of Su Jinyue and Xiao Zimo together. Side by side, they braved countless trials and hardships, trampling beneath their feet all those who had once mocked and humiliated them.\N
Divorced, Beyond His ReachIn her past life, Hua Qianqian married Xiao Yan, heir of the Marquis’s household, hoping her sincerity would win his heart. Instead, her husband refused to consummate the marriage, her dowry was seized by her in-laws, and her vicious sister plotted her downfall until she died tragically, disgraced and reviled. When she opened her eyes again, it was the very night she shared a bridal chamber with that scoundrel. Since her husband had no love for her, she would cut ties at once, make every betrayer pay the price, and rise to become the wealthiest merchant woman in the land! But just as she was busy building her empire, her usually cold and ascetic elder cousin suddenly wouldn’t leave her side. Whatever happened to that aloof persona?
Love Enforced by the SystemA profit-obsessed modern saleswoman lands in the past as a concubine sent into a replacement marriage. She targets a possessive prince's inheritance, then learns that a supernatural system keeps him alive through assigned acts of intimacy. Their competing motives turn required closeness into affection as they outwit the villains around them.
Dear BelovedMedical PhD Hongdou unexpectedly transmigrates into a brainless “transmigration palace intrigue novel,” becoming the unfortunate cannon-fodder villainess Shen Xitang. To escape her doomed fate of being a stepping stone for the original transmigrated heroine, Mu Yunshu, Shen Xitang immediately alters a key plot point at the start and saves Mu Xingye, a doomed marquis character from the original story. Unexpectedly, the marquis turns out to be a fellow transmigrator.
Now a duo of cannon-fodder characters from modern times, the two form a strategic alliance to survive together. However, the original transmigrated heroine, Mu Yunshu, sees herself as the "chosen one" and has long allied herself with their enemy, Mu Jinzhou, the adopted son of the original novel’s male lead, the marquis. As Shen Xitang works to save Mu Xingye from the constant risk of dying from poison, she must also deal with Mu Yunshu’s backstabbing schemes and Mu Jinzhou’s relentless manipulation. At the same time, the second branch of the marquis' household is eyeing power, adding even more danger. Amid the complex household battles, Shen Xitang and Mu Xingye support each other, gradually developing genuine feelings. After facing challenge after challenge together, the two modern souls finally find happiness and peace in this chaotic ancient world.
Mysterious Mrs. FuThe eldest daughter of the Ye family, Ye Qiaofei, was wrongfully imprisoned for five years. In the past, she was framed by her half-sister Ye Wanwan, who stole her design work and seized her dowry. After being released from prison, Ye Qiaofei is no longer someone to be trampled on. Under her secret identity as "Y," a miracle doctor on the dark web, she enters an arranged engagement with Fu Beimo, the CEO of the Fu Corporation. At Ye Wanwan’s engagement party, Ye Qiaofei publicly exposes the conspiracy, marking the start of a thrilling battle for revenge and rightful inheritance.
Shh,Don't provoke herA lady in trouble turns into a stunning miracle doctor. She juggles a series of obstacles and fights against her stepmother. What's more, her husband from the marriage alliance turns out to be the father of her baby! No one can mess with her now!
Comeback with 3 Little HeirsFive years ago, Mu Shijin was framed by her family and, after being forced into a relationship with Si Mohan, became pregnant and gave birth to triplets. One of the children was taken away by her sister, Mu Yuyan. Five years later, Mu Shijin returns to the country with the remaining twins, determined to find the child taken by Mu Yuyan and reclaim everything that rightfully belonged to her.
PossessionQin Ye falls in love with Shen Zhuxin at first sight and uses every means to make her notice him again. The cold, low-key business elite never bows to anyone but repeatedly lowers his standards for her. Facing this passionate love, Shen Zhuxin gradually discovers the gentle affection hidden beneath Qin Ye’s cold exterior and slowly falls for him...
The Returning Rich HeirHuo Rongxuan and Xia Chu were separated as children but left keepsakes for each other. As adults, they became husband and wife without realizing each other's identities. Influenced by others, Huo Rongxuan mistreated Xia Chu. Just as Xia Chu was falling into despair, she discovered her true identity as a wealthy heiress and began to fight back. Huo Rongxuan eventually realized that Xia Chu was his long-lost first love and worked hard to win her back. In the end, his sincerity touched Xia Chu, and they reunited.
Royal Heir's Gambit:Daddy BowsThe male lead, Mo Sichen, mistakenly caused the death of his wife in ancient times and has lived with deep guilt ever since. By chance, he and his son travel through time to the modern era, where he encounters the female lead, who looks exactly like his late princess. Mo Sichen also happens to resemble the second young master of the Mo family, who was framed and killed, leading others to mistake him as the rightful heir. As he and the female lead grow closer, they join forces to counter schemes and betrayals. With the unexpected help of his son, they ultimately overcome all obstacles and find happiness together.
The Sassy Wife Is a BossLin Luosheng is the eldest daughter of the Longyin clan. To repay a debt of kindness, she has been dating Su Jiahao for three years and helping him get rich. However, Su Jiahao marries Song Yingying, and Lin Luosheng is angered. In retaliation, Lin Luosheng marries beggar Lu Mianfeng, vowing to help him become the richest man. Later, Lu Mianfeng’s true identity as the Lord of the Nether Palace is revealed. The two married spouses gradually fall in love, and the truth that Lin Luosheng’s true benefactor is actually Lu Mianfeng also comes out.
Exiled Duchess or Farm QueenSu Hewan transmigrates into the body of a substitute bride in ancient times, only to face exile and the downfall of her new family on her wedding night—a brutal start that leaves her “game over” right out of the gate. Fortunately, she’s granted four chances to restart her life. First, she must win over Qi Zhimuo, the heir who harbors deep negative feelings toward her. Then, she has to put a stop to the troublesome antics of the Qi family’s unbearable relatives. Determined, Su Hewan vows to cultivate hope and prosperity in the seemingly barren wilderness.
My Stealthy SweetheartJiang Tian and Shen Jinshi accidentally and impulsively get married. After, Jiang Tian ends up working as a cleaner at the Shen family, and the two decide to keep their marriage a secret. Despite discrimination from colleagues and jealousy from He Chuyue, Jiang Tian wins respect with her talent. After that, He Chuyue repeatedly frames Jiang Tian, but fortunately, Shen Jinshi constantly protects Jiang Tian. Ultimately, He Chuyue's conspiracy is exposed, and Shen Jinshi publicly courts Jiang Tian.
Love's Calculated CrimeIn the entertainment business a marriage can be an arrangement between two companies, and shares can move with it. Yan Xi had won Best Actress and then left the industry for the man she was going to marry. On the night before the wedding she saw her fiancé with another woman, and she found out he had taken control of her company's shares. She decided to get her career back to where it had been and to settle with the pair of them. Jiang Mochen, who runs Dahua Entertainment, was under pressure at the time to marry someone. The two of them came to terms quickly and registered the marriage almost at once. After that Yan Xi's work went well and so did the marriage, and she found herself drawn to the husband she had married in a hurry. She took it for luck and for a real marriage, and it had been set up long before the two of them met.
Fake & Faker: The Royal LieThe Chen family, a lineage of generals, has lost all its sons in battle for the nation. To preserve the family bloodline, the grandmother disguises the sole surviving heir, Chen Ping'an, as a girl and declares to the world that the "Chen family's fierce daughter" will never marry. Unexpectedly, the emperor, showing sympathy for the Chen family, summons Chen Ping'an to the palace as a consort. Faced with the crime of deceiving the monarch, Chen Ping'an is prepared for the worst, only to discover that the emperor is also a woman in disguise!