Good Ancient-Era Romance 好看的古代言情

1. 101 全 The Whole Household Was Stunned: The Little Maid Gave Birth to the Marquis’s Heir 全府震惊，小丫鬟生了侯府继承人 Yu Wanwan余晚晚Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted Qiu Jin transmigrates into the body of a young maid who was sent to become a bedchamber maid, only to be rejected and sent back. Because of her beauty, a fortune-teller said she was born under a lucky star. The old madam sent Qiu Jin to serve as a bedchamber maid to her troublesome eldest grandson, hoping she would bring him good fortune and help him pass the imperial exams with flying colors. The original owner used her beauty and voluptuous figure to flirt with the young master, unaware that h 6kReads9.0Score643Shelves
2. 102 花 Flowers Bloom in Splendor 花开锦绣 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Fantastical Romance27k WordsOngoing Fantasy romance, quirky monsters, love between a human and a demon, dark and obsessive Flowers in Full Bloom: A Monster’s Everyday Life In the boundless starry sky, their past is but a single drop in the ocean. Though he was a brilliant young man of extraordinary talent, he couldn’t be bothered with poetry and moonlit musings. Meanwhile, the empty-headed girl, whose mind was full of pretentious learning, was the more romantic of the two. His true form was a sea of flowers, and she was a carefree 91Reads—Score113Shelves

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3. 103 和 After Our Divorce, My God of War Ex-Husband Shamelessly Begged to Marry Into My Family 和离后，战神前夫死皮赖脸求入赘 A Ladleful of Weak Waters弱水一瓢瓢Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Yue, a genius doctor from the modern world, wakes up one day in the body of a divorced princess consort. As soon as she comes to, she is given poisoned wine and ordered to remain faithful to her former husband, the God of War. What a joke! Faced with such an unreasonable demand, Su Yue boldly declares in public that not only will she marry someone else, but her former husband will personally escort her to the wedding sedan. She makes money with one hand and puts scoundrels in their place wi 5.9kReads9.2Score826Shelves
4. 104 七 Seven Years Later, She Reveals the Miniature Prince She Gave Birth To 七年后，她生的缩小版王爷曝光了 Zhou A Luo周阿罗Ancient Romance187k WordsCompleted [Adorable Baby + Both Pure + Each Other’s First Love + Two Powerful Leads + Secret Identities Revealed + Sweet Romance + Everyone’s Favorite + Lighthearted Comedy] She had delicate brows and a graceful, otherworldly beauty, like a flower blooming at dawn. He was cool and aloof, peerlessly handsome, like an immortal descended from heaven. After being set up, she was thrown out of her home and left disgraced. He suddenly developed a heart condition and temporarily lost his sense of taste. Then… hi 130Reads7.4Score—Shelves
5. 105 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.7kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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   🐠🐠This book is amazing! I was almost fooled by the title and synopsis. It's supposed to be all about mutual respect and affection, but it's clearly a picture of blissful romance and love at first glance!

6. 106 逞 Indulging 逞娇 Yuan Yuan原瑗Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Rugged Hero and Sweetheart, A Princess's Devoted Suitor] [Marriage First, Love Later, One True Pairing, Sweet Romance] As the most honored princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, Pei Heyu was raised from birth in a world of wealth and luxury. When she grew up, she associated only with princes, nobles, and members of eminent families. Those young ladies and gentlemen all came from households of immense wealth, dressed in bejeweled finery. They drank Mingqian Longjing tea worth a fortune, ate tribute p 11.7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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   Everyone in the cast is a native of the area. The female lead is a delicate and sweet princess, proud but also sensible and considerate, with a very strong moral compass. She even reflects on her mistakes. Her maid is also incredibly capable, like an all-around assistant to a CEO. The male lead is a cunning general who falls in love with the female lead at first sight. He's very skilled at winning her over, and importantly, he's also very talkative; he'll ask her anything he doesn't know.

7. 107 与 Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c 25.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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   A decree of marriage forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the seventh prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict caused an uproar. Some pitied Yun Hua for marrying a sickly, ruthless, and eccentric man; some waited to see her tormented to death; and some even hoped for Si Heng's demise, intending to see her forced to commit suicide. But who would have thought that the short-lived would survive, and the eccentric would become devoted? By day, he stayed by her side, protecting her from harm. By night, he held her soft waist, whispering sweet nothings in her ear. He saw the moon in the abyss and wanted to embrace it, to bestow upon her unparalleled favor.

8. 108 重 Reborn: Never Let Love Go 重生之不负相思 Green Gardenia, Dream Glass青栀梦璃Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted The heroine's story: As the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong'an's household, Lin Yuenian spent five years wasting away in the inner quarters of the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence, until a cup of poisoned wine ended her life. Why did the man who once courted her beneath the moon and flowers now ignore her completely? Given another chance at life, Yuenian only wanted to stay far away from him and never see him again! The hero's story: The dreamlike goddess who once returned his affectio 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Sigh, just another push, and it's already reached 100,000+ views. I feel like I'm going to flop.

9. 109 红 Red Wedding Robes, Prison’s Chilling Decree 红妆换却诏狱寒 Man from the North漠北人Ancient Romance348k WordsCompleted On a winter night in the twenty-third year of Yongchang, Gu Mingshu awoke from a cup of poisoned wine, reborn on the night of her wedding to Shen Yi, the Marquis of Yong’an. In her previous life, she was the marquis’s medicinal human tonic, cutting her wrist for three years to provide him with blood, until Liu Yiyi ended her life with poisoned wine. This time, she overturned the wedding wine and, claiming she had suddenly fallen gravely ill, fled the marquis’s residence that very night. She invo 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Beautiful ancient romance novels, heart-wrenching

10. 110 新 The Bride Was Cruelly Abandoned, Only to Discover She Was Pregnant 新娘惨被抛弃，怎料肚中已有娃 Fang Yao芳遥Ancient Romance464k WordsCompleted There was no warmth on her wedding night, only her in-laws' taunts and her husband's indifference. Afterward, her mother-in-law sent her to the countryside without consulting anyone. She was given dozens of acres of land and two elderly servants, and from then on, no one bothered with her. She knew her husband's family didn't want her back, and her heart had grown cold toward them too. But just when she'd finally settled in, she realized that after only one night, she was pregnant with the child 51kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves

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    Two books are completed, and one is being serialized. They are ancient romance novels, without reincarnation or time travel. The protagonists rely on their own efforts to make a living.

11. 111 凤 Phoenix Beauty 凤娇 Maodou danko毛豆dankoAncient Romance439k WordsCompleted Su Feng, the eldest daughter of the second branch of the Su family, is betrothed by the Empress Dowager to Yuan Chenghao, the third young master of Prince Rui’s household. She has no choice but to bid farewell to her beloved grandmother and marry into the prince’s household with her family’s blessings. Yuan Chenghao is a notorious playboy in the capital. Though handsome and charming, he spends his nights carousing among women. Unhappy with the arranged marriage, he argues with Su Feng on their w 4.8kReads8.5Score434Shelves
12. 112 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where they clash head-on, with no misunderstandings, just a tacit understanding of mutual exploitation. The female lead's cheat ability is eye-catching: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Laughing][Kissing emoji]

13. 113 渺 A Lingering Fragrance 渺渺生香 Evergreen Lantern长青灯Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Guan Miaomiao is the legitimate daughter of the General’s Mansion. After the elders in her family die on the battlefield, only her aged grandmother remains, her elder brother is demoted, and she is left to hold the entire household together. Xiao Qingyan is the heir to Prince Ding’s mansion, a notorious playboy in Luojing who never misses a chance to fight, drink, or visit a courtesan house. The two, who had no connection at all, somehow end up married. When these rivals meet, they match wits an 66Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    I really like these books.

14. 114 和 Why Fear Divorce? I’ll Marry into an Even Better Family 和离怕什么，转身再嫁高门 Maodouyy毛豆yyAncient Romance337k WordsCompleted Lin Mixue, a noble young lady from the capital, grew up adored by her parents and cherished by her older brother and sister-in-law. What she never expected was for her love life to be full of twists and turns. The husband her parents carefully chose for her was talented and handsome, but he had someone else in his heart. After they married, the two were cold to each other and never shared a bed. The young marquis of the Yongyi Marquisate had known Lin Mixue since childhood and had been waiting f 311Reads8.4Score103Shelves
15. 115 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.2kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
16. 116 九 The Nine-Phoenix Hairpin 九凤钗 Apples Don't Like Meatballs苹果不爱吃丸子Ancient Romance778k WordsCompleted Song Zhu was once a lost royal treasure hidden in the forest, but fate sent her by a twist of circumstance into the palace of her enemies. On one side were the hatred and grievances between their countries; on the other, she found herself slowly sinking deeper and deeper into Mo Jingyuan’s love. Mo Jingyuan drank the plum blossom wine Song Zhu had brewed with her own hands. Dark red blood welled from the corner of his lips. “Azhu, let the grudges of the previous generation end with us. Give bir 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Song Zhu was originally a royal jewel lost in the forest, but fate led her by chance into the palace of her enemy. Torn between national and personal hatred, and the slow, agonizing descent into Mo Jingyuan's love, she was caught in a dilemma. Mo Jingyuan drank the plum blossom wine brewed by Song Zhu herself, dark red blood welling from his lips. "Ah Zhu, let's settle the grudges of the previous generation here. Give birth to the child, and I will hand over my empire to him." (So beautiful!!)

17. 117 嫁 After Marrying My Childhood Friend's Cousin, My Husband Fights the Inner-Residence Battles for Me 嫁给竹马表哥后，夫君替我去宅斗 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + childhood sweethearts + married from the start + lighthearted, sweet romance] Gentle, clever official’s daughter VS domineering, calculating merchant’s son Shen Tang, daughter of a low-ranking official, marries her stepmother’s nephew, her childhood sweetheart and cousin, Qi Huaijing. With their families’ unequal status, an unkind mother-in-law, powerful half-brothers, and a young cousin in the capital who was once considered as a match for him, Shen Tang prepar 19.7kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves

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    A very sweet romance novel. Purely sweet with no angst. The main point is that the male lead truly stands up for the female lead in the power struggles within the family; as expected, conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law can be easily resolved as long as the man intervenes.

18. 118 冲 I Married to Bring Good Luck, Then My Husband Returned from the Dead 冲喜嫁人后，战死的亡夫回来了 Little Hétang小禾棠Ancient Romance474k WordsCompleted Jin Ning transmigrated to ancient times and charmed a general into becoming her boyfriend. Later, she discovered that he was far too possessive and thought about bedroom antics every day. Luckily, he was devoted and faithful, so she put up with it! Unfortunately, her general boyfriend died on the frontier, and she was forced to marry his late friend to bring him good fortune. Her sickly husband was gentle and considerate, and she gradually fell for him. At the Qingming Festival the following y 67.5kReads8.9Score7.7kShelves

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    🍊🍊🍊Jin Ning transmigrates to ancient times and falls for a general as her boyfriend. Later, she discovers the general is possessive and constantly fantasizes about erotic things in bed, but thankfully he's devoted and faithful, so she tolerates it. Unfortunately, her general boyfriend dies on the frontier, and she's forced to marry his best friend as a "lucky charm." Her sickly husband is gentle and considerate, and she gradually falls for him… Suddenly one day, her "dead general ex-boyfriend" returns alive. Jin Ning is so frightened that she faints on the spot! 🍉🍉

19. 119 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Get By in the Imperial Harem 穿到古代混后宫 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Modern-day Huang Ye transmigrates into the ancient Great Xia Dynasty as the pampered darling of the Minister's household, where a daughter is born only once every ten generations. To repay her loving family, she starts learning martial arts at a nunnery while still a little girl. She wants to master everything: inner strength, hand-to-hand combat, swordsmanship, medicine, and poisons. Only by learning real skills can she better protect her family. At last, she grows up, only to be told she must 1.9kReads7.6Score179Shelves

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    My favorite historical romance novel featuring palace intrigue and food. The female protagonist transmigrates from the modern era to ancient times and discovers chili peppers. She promotes culinary culture in ancient times, and the food street she creates makes countless foodies drool, as well as court officials, concubines, the empress dowager, and the emperor emeritus...

20. 120 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.7kReads9.1Score6.6kShelves

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    Jiang Shiyuan pursued the aloof Grand Tutor Shen Luchu for ten years, only to have her heart pierced by his words "disgusting" on her birthday. When a marriage misunderstanding occurred, a twist of fate triggered the once-sharp-tongued Grand Tutor to embark on a frantic pursuit of her. Amidst court intrigue and domestic power struggles, he stole her bridal sedan chair and cut off her escape routes. Beneath his possessive and obsessive nature lay a decade of hidden, deep affection that she had never seen through! The female lead transforms from innocent and lively to a phoenix-like figure, while the male lead evolves from harsh and distant to fiercely protective and doting. The scenes of this powerful couple joining forces to slap the villains in the face are incredibly satisfying!

21. 121 佛 The Easygoing Second Wife 佛系继室 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance111k WordsCompleted From the moment Cui Jiangwan learns she’s to marry Marquis Wu’an Ji Huai, she knows the marquis still carries an irreplaceable first love in his heart. That woman was his late wife and his childhood sweetheart. So Cui Jiangwan plans to be a laid-back second wife and live with Ji Huai in mutual respect. 3kReads6.8Score215Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese texts about second wives

22. 122 不 Oh No! The Princess Ran Away with Her Young Guard! 不好啦！公主和小侍卫私奔啦！ Qin Moqian秦墨浅Ancient Romance542k WordsOngoing [This book leans toward wuxia adventure.] [One-line summary: The jianghu adventures of a little princess and her young bodyguard as they travel south in search of her mother.] The only princess of Da Qi has run away! In broad daylight, she crawled out through a dog hole! And she took the best martial arts bodyguard in the palace with her. Princess: Why do you like money so much? Young Bodyguard: Don't you like money? Princess: Well... money is just a worldly possession! After bandits steal h 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is so good! Princess Shen Jiajing, along with her childhood friend and guard He Yiqiao, successfully escaped through a dog hole! The first step of their plan to leave the palace was a success! Little did they know, this was an escape known to everyone! Her father, the Emperor, and the Empress Dowager all knew, and even the dog hole was dug by the Empress Dowager's orders! He Yiqiao couldn't help but sigh! Playing along with someone else! It's not easy to earn money from the rich! After leaving the capital, their first stop was Fengdu! "Little He! We'll share a room tonight!" He Yiqiao, who initially wanted to refuse, could only reluctantly agree after learning that women had mysteriously disappeared there! Because he had never slept in a room with a girl before!!!

23. 123 白 After the White Moonlight Was Possessed, the Governor Dotes on Her Without Restraint 白月光被夺舍后，督主他娇宠无度 Xiaoyi筱苡Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [A clever, sly, and lustful heroine VS a dark, restrained powerbroker] [Both are each other’s only one, one-on-one romance, secret love becomes mutual, doted-on heroine, happy ending] Note: The soul swap is just a brief opening. They switch back after a dozen or so chapters, and the main story begins! She meant to make herself a piece in the game, but in the end, she trapped the game with her heart! After transmigrating, Feng Yaoyao swapped souls with the powerful Chief Eunuch Shang! She thought 19Reads6.4Score114Shelves

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    The male lead dotes on the female lead, and after she falls in love with him, she also cherishes him. It's super sweet! [Heart emojis]

24. 124 渡 Crossing Paths with Xiao Chi 渡萧迟 Shu Yinyueyue舒音月月Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Xiao Yanyan, a noblewoman of the Liao, and Han Derang, the son of a Han official, fell in love as children and pledged to grow old together. But an imperial edict selecting consorts tore them apart. She was sent to the palace and became Empress to Emperor Jingzong of Liao. Five years later, the emperor died, leaving her with their young crown prince. The imperial clansmen coveted power, and powerful ministers watched like hawks. The widowed empress and her son were in mortal danger. At the most 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has no misunderstandings or arguments; it's a tragic ending (BE). It was adapted into a TV series.

25. 125 定 Calming the Storm Amidst the Flowers 定风波花间 Peach-Bidding Edict辞桃令Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [Sweet older man romance + historical political intrigue = a couple who always speak their minds and choose each other!] This couple wears their hearts on their sleeves and dotes on each other every chance they get! The powerful Regent spoils his wife, while the sweet young lady is warm and tender. No matter how chaotic the court becomes, they have each other. Ru Meng, the cherished daughter of the Duke of Anguo's household, grew up safe and loved under the devoted care of her three older brothe 121Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I was truly amazed by this ancient romance novel! The female protagonist accidentally stumbled into a forbidden area while playing Cuju (ancient Chinese football), and the regent was captivated by her appearance, thus becoming entangled in the heart of this little fox!

26. 126 失 After Losing Her Memory, the Cold, Powerful Official Keeps Her Cherished 失忆后，被清冷权臣娇藏了 Xing Qiyi星绮依Ancient Romance125k WordsOngoing [The aloof, powerful minister × Jinling’s most beautiful woman] [Forced Love + Both Pure + Sweet Romance Early On + Tortured Love + The Male Lead Is Crazy] The famously strict Lord Shen, who never looked at women, suddenly got married. Everyone wondered what kind of woman could win his affection! After all, in his youth, he was so graceful and distinguished that even the princess fell for him at first sight. His wife, Lu Wan, was the daughter of a wealthy merchant in Jinling. She arrived in the 2Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 127 开 Swindled Out of My Family Fortune from the Start, I Turned Things Around with a System and Became Rich 开局被吃绝户，带系统翻身当富户 Snail, Slowly, Slowly, Slowly蜗牛慢慢慢Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted (Farming + feel-good story + System + transmigration + building wealth + adorable child) “Being eaten out of house and home” means that a family has no man left, only women and children, so relatives or members of the same clan come to seize their property. Twenty-six-year-old Cheng Yu is betrayed by her fiancé and transmigrates into the body of Jiang Jiang, a young woman in ancient times. As soon as she wakes up, she discovers that her love rival deliberately pushed her into a pond, her clan 29Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist appears in Chapter 37. Chapter 72: Although Jiang Jiang wasn't a stunning beauty, what attracted Kong Heng was perhaps her androgynous attire and the determination she displayed when representing the men of her family to sell Sichuan peppercorns. Perhaps it was her carefree joy while watching the dragon boat race. Or perhaps it was her earnestness in eating, not wanting to waste a single drop of soup… It was her appearance, clothing, demeanor, cheerful and confident expression, the way she walked in and spoke to him, and the atmosphere of sitting with her in a private room—all of these formed a good impression of her in his mind. Based on this impression, he was willing to give her the opportunity to cooperate.

28. 128 收 Get a Grip, and I’ll Make You Reach for the Stars! 收收心，爷让你高攀！ Yu Susu雨酥酥Ancient Romance663k WordsCompleted Not a strong-female-lead story, and not a power fantasy! [Romance-focused + transmigration in infancy + possessive pursuit + intense push and pull + angst and sweetness + sex before love + a husband chasing his wife to the crematorium + taming a dog] Deliberate seduction X clear-eyed surrender. A disastrous start from the moment she transmigrates, when she is nearly drowned in a chamber pot, combined with traditional son preference, a feudal society where the law does not reach the countryside, 33.9kReads9.1Score4kShelves

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    Dear book lover, I recommend some historical romance novels to you. There are classic masterpieces, published works, promising new releases, female-dominated stories, and historical fiction. Audiobooks and comics are also available. There are historical romance novels with humor and palace intrigue/domestic drama! There are historical romance novels with humor and farming elements! And there are also classic ancient romance novels…

29. 129 娇 After the Pampered Concubine Fakes Her Death and Disappears, the Obsessive Emperor Loses Control 娇娇外室死遁后，偏执帝王失控了 To the Late Hours致晚Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Forceful possession + forced love + groveling pursuit after losing her + sweet romance] Before leaving Huaiyang, Jiang Ying thought she would marry a good man and live a happy, fulfilling life. She never expected that she had long since become Prince Pei Yan's possession. Her fiancé is trapped in a prison cell and has only a few days left to live. Desperate with worry, Jiang Ying can only hope someone will clear his name. In her daze, Crown Prince Pei Yan appears before her. The usually dignifi 280Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Forced love, a love story of relentless pursuit and heartbreak – it's incredibly thrilling and addictive! The male lead's personality is both lovable and infuriating. The author's writing is also excellent; they're a master storyteller.

30. 130 东 The East Wind Is Warm, the Courtyard in Full Bloom 东风暄，满庭艳 Qingqing Xiaowu清清萧梧Ancient Romance911k WordsCompleted Meng Zhihua was born into the century-old Meng family, a clan with deep roots. Yet she trusted the wrong people, costing both herself and her kin their lives. Reborn, she finally saw the truth! She tore away the false face of her former lover and stripped her old sisters of their hypocritical masks. To protect her family, she deliberately approached the Prince of Qishan, who had emerged unscathed from the princes' struggle for the throne, hoping to discover his secret. Little did she know that b 1.2kReads8.9Score144Shelves
31. 131 白 The Beloved Wife Lord and Her Countless Handsome Men 白月光妻主男颜无数 Dan Shu丹殊Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted [All male love interests are devoted only to her + heroine is adored by everyone + light and brainless fun + heroine is the strongest in the story + handsome men and romance] Falling in love with her at first sight is only natural. The heroine loves everyone. In a matriarchal world, there's no such thing as loving only one person: she loves them all. When the heir to the throne of the Northern Pacification Prince was born, the Supreme Empress gave her the name Yan, meaning that a woman could ope 4kReads9.0Score480Shelves
32. 132 波 Ripples Stir the Distant Sky 波澜动远空 Jin Yinzhu金银竹Historical6k WordsCompleted Ripples Stir the Faraway Sky 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, no time travel, no system. A story about saving the nation.

33. 133 错 A Mistaken Marriage, a Love That Takes Root 错嫁沉欢 Qingqing Xiaowu清清萧梧Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A daughter married off far from home is destined for a bitter life. Lu Zhiyuan never imagined she would face the same fate. When she bid farewell to the family who cherished her and the childhood friend who loved her, and married off to a foreign land, she was already prepared to plunge into an abyss. But somehow, things seemed different. The man she married doted on her to an almost unbelievable degree. Far from making her suffer, he would worry for ages just because she furrowed her brow. How 262Reads8.7Score100Shelves
34. 134 寂 The Lonely Spring in an Empty Courtyard Comes Late 寂寞空庭春欲晚 Fei Wo Si Cun匪我思存Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted A duet of flute and reed instruments brings about a tangled romance in a golden age. In the spring of the eighteenth year of the Kangxi reign, the emperor traveled to Baoding for a hunting expedition. That night, Nalan Rongruo, a palace guard who had accompanied the emperor, heard him play “Moonrise” on an iron reed. From a spot far from the camp, someone played along on a flute. Nalan recognized the flutist as Linlang, his cousin, who had been taken into the palace. He could not help showing hi 1.3kReads9.3Score226Shelves
35. 135 废 The Good-for-Nothing Young Lady and Her Sweet, Rugged Husband 废柴小娘子糙汉甜甜宠 Deng Jiugong Loves Smoked Duck爱吃熏板鸭的邓九公Ancient Romance423k WordsOngoing Ever since losing her memory, she has wanted to find out who she is. Unfortunately, a rough-hewn man has locked her up and won't let her leave. Threats and bribes get her nowhere, so in the end she can only meekly give in and become his wife in name. But he thinks that's nowhere near enough. Shouldn't saving her life mean she owes him herself? His newly acquired wife may be useless at everything and eat every last bite, but at least she's female. How can he put up with that? So, on a dark night 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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36. 136 撩 Enticing Spring 撩春 Bai Su Yue白苏月Ancient Romance999k WordsCompleted Shen Lingyi, the daughter of a convicted minister, used a bowl of aphrodisiac wine to climb into the bed of Lord Lu, the Grand Secretary, and became his most favored mistress. Lu Yanting defied an imperial decree and refused to marry anyone else. He showered her with riches, all for the sake of seeing her smile… Sweet trap after sweet trap made Shen Lingyi fall completely in love with Lu Yanting, only for her to discover he had married her because she bore a resemblance to a princess who was al 2.4kReads8.9Score288Shelves
37. 137 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1kShelves
38. 138 怀 After I Conceived His Child, the Regent Prince Treated Me Like His Most Precious Treasure 怀崽后，摄政王将我宠成心尖尖 Queen Julian朱莉安女王Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a tragic romance novel, Shen Shu tries to avoid being tortured to death by taking the future regent, a man with power to shake the heavens, under her wing. The regent is gloomy, violent, and indifferent to women, so Shen Shu goes to great lengths to seduce him: When the prince is angry, she patiently soothes him. When he's bored, she puts in the effort to tease him. Even when he falls ill and feels cold, she lies in his arms to warm him with her body. Everyone assumes t 1.9kReads9.3Score254Shelves
39. 139 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
40. 140 情 Falling for the Crown Princess 情陷太子妃 Mo Xiaoyu陌晓鱼Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted I am the Chancellor’s legitimate daughter and the Crown Prince’s destined bride. I want to break free of fate’s chains, but one cup of aphrodisiac wine sends me into the imperial palace, where I become his consort, bound by his hatred. Who is the one in the shadows who pushed me into this? In public, we whisper sweet nothings and display our affection. In private, we clash and scheme against each other. Only when our passion burns bright and I give myself to him do I learn that love has always b 16Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 141 东 The Eastern Palace’s Hidden Darling 东宫藏娇 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet, imaginative historical romance + Pursuing his wife through live comments + A forced romance that turns mutual + A beautiful airhead + A sinister crown prince + The real and fake heiress] To earn money for her seriously ill mother and her injured brother, desperate Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into slavery at the Eastern Palace. Her pretty face and timid, trouble-avoiding nature earned her a place serving in the Crown Prince's study, assigned by the steward. Her daily chores were simple: gri 4.2kReads9.1Score317Shelves
42. 142 锦 The Lucky Little Star: Her Prince Father Is Strong, Handsome, and Tragic 锦鲤小福星，王爷爹爹美强惨 Laimi Is a Kitty来米是只喵Ancient Romance675k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite] [Blessed child] [Feel-good power fantasy] [Comeback] No one knew just how far the Prince of Yue’s household had fallen! Nothing went right wherever they went, they failed at everything they tried, and their bad luck clung to them like a curse. Then they picked up a three-year-old beggar, and it was as if they’d suddenly unlocked cheat mode. The economy boomed, and one stroke of good luck followed another. “Your Highness! His Majesty says your governance has been excellent a 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Other people's children are spoiled and willful, but Hongdou is so sensible that it breaks your heart. If the Prince of Yue's mansion doesn't pamper her, who will?

43. 143 摄 The Regent's Fiercely Beloved Princess 摄政王的霸宠王妃 User10439216用户10439216Ancient Romance142k WordsCompleted [Souls transmigrate with a teammate + sweet romance + satisfying revenge + one-on-one romance] Also known as: “Transmigrating, Yet Still Myself: The Regent’s Childhood Sweetheart” The little Yun’er is the girl he’s been longing for day and night. The regent puts on her token of love at once and openly declares that he’ll marry no one but her! When someone tries to harm little Yun’er, the regent gets rid of the threat immediately, making an example of them! When little Yun’er wants to stir up tro 10Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    I think it's a good story. The female lead helped the male lead out of kindness when they were children, warming his cold heart. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, it was only many years later that the male lead recognized her as the woman he had admired and searched for all those years. Then, the female lead causes a ruckus along the way, and the male lead, with laughter and companionship, finds the female lead's father and brother. Their country also enjoys six months of peace, and they get married and have a child.

44. 144 宫 A Rhapsody of Palace Flowers 宫花赋 Six-Eared Yuanyuan六耳圆圆Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [A no-nonsense, trope-defying palace-intrigue drama + no love for the emperor + ensemble of women] Everyone has their own ambitions. I have no interest in fighting other women over a man. She was little Qing Luo, a girl who valued her life above all else. Abandoned by her parents as a child, she had wandered through hardship until she entered the Forbidden City, where she met the beautiful, gracious Yue Ren and the clever, perceptive Lü Zhu. At last, her wandering heart found a home. The three s 30.1kReads9.6Score4kShelves
45. 145 北 Longing at Beique 北阙意晚 Qi Yu柒魚Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted [1V1, mutually faithful, aloof general's elder brother VS gentle, self-possessed younger sister-in-law] Zhuang Wan is the daughter of a concubine kept at an estate by the Grand Tutor's household. When the Grand Tutor's legitimate daughter flees an arranged marriage to the frontier, Zhuang Wan takes her place and marries into the household of the Grand General Who Guards the Nation. On the second day after their wedding, her husband sets off for the frontier in pursuit of her half-sister. If he d 43Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    You can check it out; it shows the struggle between the male lead and his sister-in-law. [Eating popcorn emoji]

46. 146 寂 Snow in the Silent Void 寂空雪 Peerless Ripples of Qin Music琴音绝潋Ancient Romance851k WordsCompleted After her father and brothers are killed in battle and her mother takes her own life, she resolutely heads to the frontier and spends ten years on horseback, sacrificing her chance at marriage. Her beloved has a family of his own now, with children, and her family estate has changed hands. She has long since put romance and affection aside to reclaim her family’s fortune. But then one suitor after another comes knocking at her door. The emperor says, “If you truly can’t find a suitable husband, 823Reads6.7Score122Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels, no time travel, rebirth, or cheat codes. All are virgins/clean characters. I'm just offering this as a humble attempt. Since I haven't achieved much success, I can only recommend books I'm currently reading.

47. 147 满 Spring Over the City: A Collection of Historical Romances by Yiyimaiqian 满城春（一枚铜钱古言精选） A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A collection of classic historical romances by popular Jinjiang author Yi Mei Tong Qian. These three works are all timeless favorites, perfect for staying up all night to read: Spring Over the City, Poisoned Wine, and Strange Tales of the Eighth Day of the Twelfth Month. The Liu family of the capital is an eminent clan so powerful that even the imperial family treats them with respect. Liu Yan, the legitimate youngest daughter of the second branch, is brilliant and blessed with both wisdom and g 23.4kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
48. 148 洞 On Our Wedding Night, the Brutal Regent Was Kicked Out of Bed 洞房新婚，暴戾摄政王被踢下床榻 Watermelon-Flavored Sparkling Water西瓜味的气泡水Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, Gu Qingcheng, was the greatest beauty in the city. What they didn’t know was that Gu Jinge was actually the prime minister’s eldest legitimate daughter. Prime Minister Gu Cheng’en came from a poor family. After placing first in the imperial examinations, he married Lu Junqing, the younger sister of a first-rank cavalry general. Everyone said they were a match made in heaven, a perfect couple. After their marriage, they h 3.5kReads9.2Score735Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend two books. The first one is great; I really enjoyed it. The second one is a hidden gem I discovered. I don't know if you guys like the "loser/yandere" trope—it's about the female lead being tormented while pursuing her, and then being controlled by her… In short, it really appeals to my tastes. Not many people read this type of historical romance; it's the first time I've seen it on Taobao.

49. 149 蒲 Reeds Bend, Yet Never Break 蒲苇韧如丝 Peerless Ripples of Qin Music琴音绝潋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted If she had not been abducted by human traffickers, she would still be an orphan living in a small mountain village. After entering a brothel, she was bought by its most celebrated courtesan. Later, her birth father took her back to the prince's residence as his legitimate eldest daughter. But her grandmother's dislike and her enemies' schemes ultimately left her all alone. With nothing left and her reputation in tatters, the top scholar she loved did not distance himself from her. She opened a c 30Reads7.5Score—Shelves
50. 150 离 Li Huang (Complete in Three Volumes) 离凰（全三册） Yi Lan Ni Chang猗兰霓裳Ancient Romance777k WordsCompleted The pinnacle of harem fiction by the beautiful author Yi Lan Nishang! A match for Empresses in the Palace and Scarlet Heart A tale of tumultuous love and hatred within the palace walls Liu Lianzi, author of Empresses in the Palace, has written a heartfelt foreword He is a young emperor who ascended the throne as a child, a master of both letters and arms, revered by all beneath heaven. Caught in court intrigues, he is forced into marriage. She is the daughter of a powerful prime minister, blesse 6.3kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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