As the Eldest Sister, I Run the Household and Trade Overseas in the Ming Dynasty
长姐当家，我在大明做外贸
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- Completed
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- 1.1M Words
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- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Slice-of-Life Farming
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- 2y ago
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Any Highly Rated Ancient-Era Novels, 9.5 or Above? Alternate History Is Fine Too
The protagonist is pretty level-headed.
The Genre Doesn’t Matter. Just Give Me Something with Smart Characters
I won't say more. You'll understand.
Power Struggles ♛ Masterminds Behind the Board ♞ Schemes to Rule the World ♝
Looking for novels with a protagonist who’s almost supernaturally clever and skilled at political maneuvering. A System or not is fine, and a female lead or not is fine, but I don’t like protagonists who think with their pants. I’m begging you, great masters!!!
Looking for a Historical Romance with a Powerful Male Lead Who's a Scheming Court Official, but No Angst. He Should Be Cunning.
Strong Female Lead and Political Scheming! No One Acts Like an Idiot!
I don’t want a female lead disguised as a man! She should be unbelievably clever or have maxed-out combat skills. She could be a princess, a martial artist, or anything else. She shouldn’t rely on the male lead’s help. Using her own strength as a woman, she turns the situation upside down. The process can be difficult, but in the end she should achieve her ideals.
Stories Where the Heroine Single-Handedly Holds Her Fallen Family Together
Something like The Story of Hua Zhi.
I'm Going Crazy! I've Been Reading for Almost 20 Years and Love Historical Romance, Rebirth, Transmigration, and Farming Stories
I'm in a reading slump! I've basically read all the good transmigration, farming, and rebirth stories on Tomato. I've got nothing left to read. Please recommend some!
I’m Tired of Female Leads Traveling to the Qing Dynasty. Are There Any Set in the Tang, Qin, Han, Song, or Ming Dynasties?
It can be palace intrigue, household intrigue, or a female-led story. The female lead shouldn't be too clueless.
The Powerful Minister Is Such a Smooth Talker
I really love the title “Lord Regent.” So much sweetness 🍬!!!! He’s so charming…
Looking for Female-Targeted Stories Where the Heroine Transmigrates Into a Real Historical Dynasty, Not an Alternate World
I'm looking for books like The Life of a Genius Wife. Male readers, please skip this one. I want a story told from the heroine's perspective, so don't recommend male-led stories. Any dynasty is fine, and any genre. Romance or no romance is fine, but please no fictional dynasties.
Female-Led Career Story: Political Scheming, Nation-Building, and Fighting for the Realm in a Time of Chaos
I want to read something like "The Villainess Taps Her Wooden Fish, Gaining Merit Every Day". Are there any stories where a clever, resourceful woman becomes emperor in ancient times and builds up the country, or becomes a female warlord in the Republican era, excelling at both diplomacy and warfare while plotting to conquer the world? Ideally, no romance 😃
The Female Lead Transmigrates to Ancient Times and Invents Things
The female lead invents things from the modern era in ancient times, like "The Crown Princess Becomes a Richest Woman Through Farming".
Looking for Cozy Farming Stories: No System, No Pocket Dimension, No Awful Relatives
A more slice-of-life kind of farming novel.
A Strong Hero and a Strong Heroine. Absolutely Amazing
Looking for a book like Reborn and Doted on by Everyone: The Big Shot's Secret Identity Is Exposed Again (Reborn Ace Girl).
Looking for Historical Farming Novels About Winemaking, but Not Historical Fiction. Also Cultivation and Fantasy
I want historical fiction, not cultivation, a System, or fantasy. Just give the protagonist great strength and some knowledge of science and mathematics. I could understand that, but damn it, this is a cultivation novel disguised as historical fiction. I cannot stand that kind of disconnect.
Heroines Returning to the Countryside to Farm 📚📚 Any Genre
Any Recommendations for Really Well-Written, Satisfying Stories?
Any genre, any gender is fine. I want a face-slapping power fantasy that stays satisfying from start to finish. A few frustrating moments in the middle are fine; what matters is the overall pacing. I really need this!! Thanks, everyone!!!
Looking for Good Farming Stories About Being Reborn or Transmigrating
Looking for books like "Elder Sister of the Farming Family: I Make a Fortune Growing Crops and Foraging for Mushrooms". Something like Yu Yuzhu's "Reborn: My Wife Is Farming": stories that combine the greater good of the nation with romance. The female lead is quite strong, with none of those ridiculous, nasty characters. Fast-paced, too.
Highly Rated, Great Reads
Do you have any books rated at least 9.7, not audiobooks? I have 21 already and hope to find more. If not, legendary masterpieces are fine too. I'll go first and share mine.
Ancient-Style Transmigration, Farming, and Business
Looking for an ancient-era novel where the female lead transmigrates and goes into business. Her father and brothers, or the male lead, hold government posts, and she adapts to local conditions to open up new business opportunities.
Looking for Well-Written Historical Romance Grounded in Real History
In a Terrible Reading Slump!!!
Please recommend me something!!! Any genre is fine!! I'm not interested in anything I'm reading right now, and I lose interest halfway through.
Any Similar Books? Recommendations, Please
Looking for books similar to Temporary Programmer, and You Want Me to Save the Company?
The Growth of a Merchant's Daughter
Looking for books similar to Transmigrate and Thrive: The Rise of the First Female Merchant. A worthwhile read, a pretty good book...
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I've read over a hundred chapters, and it gets better and better with each reading! The female lead's business is thriving, and the male lead is also understanding and reasonable. Until I saw that the male lead had a wife, and he went home to visit her and wanted to take her out for a walk... I searched for the ending, and the female lead really married him! Why?!
The author is very knowledgeable; this isn't just another generic story about getting rich by selling braised pig intestines and offal.
No cheat codes, no special plot devices, just down-to-earth writing! No plagiarism, it's been a long time since I've seen such a worthwhile book!
It's quite good. The author's writing is excellent. It's about the female protagonist leading her family to wealth and prosperity. After finishing it, I hope that the female protagonist can slightly change the status quo of male superiority and female inferiority in that era. I hope that Da Feng, Er Feng, and many other girls can find something suitable for them to do, be independent and self-respecting, and live well without depending on men.
It's pretty good. The female lead didn't make her fortune by selling hot and sour noodles and pig intestines, but through trading, which is quite reliable. 🤭
He integrated well into the environment, handling both the strengths and weaknesses of the extended family very well, truly deserving of the title of a modern management elite. Oh my god, it's over?
Honestly, I've read many historical romance novels for female readers, but this one truly captures the strength and unity of an ancient clan! It's the kind of story where clans help and support each other in ancient times! It really shows that many hands make light work! It's the story of a female protagonist who, after losing both parents, grows and prospers with her clan!
Unlike other time-travel novels. The female lead didn't follow the old path of making soap, ice, perfume, etc., Nor did she get entangled in palace intrigue or domestic power struggles. Find a new path and look to the whole world. That's more like a time-traveling woman—isn't the biggest advantage of a time traveler having a concept of the whole world?
The female protagonist in this book finally has something new to offer. Jasmine tea, dock loading and unloading, wool shelves, looms, and so on are all so beautifully depicted. And the waterwheel and such are really nice! It's not just food that can bring wealth; knowledge is power. Although we have exam-oriented education now, textbooks still teach us a lot! Thank you, author, keep up the good work and write more and better works.
It's a great watch, with a logical flow, reasonable character design, no cheat codes, and the main character is constantly growing. 1. While there is romance as a secondary theme, it is connected throughout, and it's not overly sentimental or cloying. 2. The male and female leads grow together, appreciating and supporting each other, rather than the male being stronger and the female weaker.