I read a lot of translated Chinese novels and really want to find shows that have similar plots to the novels I read. I'm semi-new to Chinese dramas since they are usually pretty long in comparison to K-dramas or J-dramas and I have trouble finding ones with stories that keep me interested for 40 episodes. 

I read a variety of genres like historical +palace intrigue,  modern with a billionaire setting, modern entertainment setting, rebirth fix-it types, etc. The one drama that reminded me so much of novels I've read was Love Like the Galaxy. How the FL was mistreated by her family and kinda shows them up later and how she married the "general" and deals with the people who look down on her. It wasn't exactly like the novels and didn't deal too much with managing the household since they only married at the end but it awoke a craving in me for similar dramas lol.

I haven't been able to find anything like LLTG although Who Rules the World was really good with the FL being a kick-ass character. I like it when the FLs have stronger personalities but more like #ShamelessProtagonist than just a cold/cool personality. Also if you know any historical dramas that focus a bit more on managing the household and/or dealing with the extended family I would love to hear about them.

I don't know if what I'm saying is confusing but I wanted to see if anyone could help recommend some dramas.

You may check the story of minglan

But fair warning, this very long episode & FL just have her own family in the second half of the drama

The sword & the brocade

New life begins

Ruyi's love royal in the palace - this also very long one & FL managing emperor harem

 Komentator isenk:

You may check the story of minglan

But fair warning, this very long episode & FL just have her own family in the second half of the drama

The sword & the brocade

New life begins

Ruyi's love royal in the palace - this also very long one & FL managing emperor harem

These look promising, thanks so much for the recommendations!!! 

 emeraldarrows:

A Dream of Splendor 

Thanks for the recommendation! I'm excited to watch and give it a try!