Any Beautifully Written Stories Like Cherish the Flowers and The Record of Hairpin? 有没有跟惜花芷，簪中录一样好看的文笔

1. 51 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds
2. 52 栩 Vivid as Life 栩栩若生 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A fortune-teller said I was born destined for greatness, the reincarnation of the Flower Goddess, with the power to turn stones into gold and command flower spirits and tree sprites. Once I came of age, my family was sure to prosper. But when I was twelve, I came down with a strange illness. My fever wouldn’t break, and I kept seeing terrifying visions... In a dream, I met an old woman who told me to find an expert with supernatural powers to save my life. Millet to summon souls, altars and form 19.4kReads9.5Score3.4k14d adds
3. 53 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.3kReads9.6Score3.2k14d adds
4. 54 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 80.8kReads9.7Score14.1k14d adds
5. 55 折 The Delicate Beauty’s Tears 折娇啼 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted [The hero regrets everything to the point of madness + the leads torment each other + a friend steals the heroine away + the second male lead gets the girl + no reconciliation after a breakup + pure historical angst + the heroine ends up with the second male lead] Shen Yanzhi, heir to the Marquis of Jinghai in the Great Chu Kingdom, had just come third in the palace examination when he was unexpectedly captured by the Eastern Qiang Kingdom and married off to Qin Guiwan, a woman of Eastern Qiang 8.2kReads9.3Score87514d adds

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   🐱Cat Cat is here to recommend books! [Sending Hearts] First book: The male lead is captured by an enemy country and forced to marry the female lead. After four years of manipulation and hurt, the female lead is scarred and heartbroken. The male lead chases after her relentlessly, but the broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Sending Hearts] Second book: The female lead and the second male lead are childhood sweethearts. Due to a series of coincidences, the female lead loses her memory and marries the male lead. "The male lead wipes out the female lead's entire family," super heart-wrenching. The broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Sending Hearts] Third book: Sweet and slightly angsty. The female lead is a woman disguised as a man, independent and strong. The male lead is lively, cute, and talkative, vowing to sever all emotional ties and believing he has fallen in love with a man. [Sending Hearts] Fourth book: The male lead is crazy and devoid of emotions, but dotes on the female lead. The female lead is a refined lady from a wealthy family. Their childhood encounter brought them together. The last three books are related, all pure ancient romance, no rebirth, no time travel, no cheat codes, and all characters are highly intelligent.

6. 56 王 My Lord, the Princess Consort Says She’ll Never See You Again 王爷，王妃说此生不复相见 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance Tragedy + No Getting Back Together + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead] A tragic romance! A tragic romance! A tragic romance! Ye Chuyan loved Pei Xiuyan for twelve years, but never moved him in the slightest. All she got in return was Pei Xiuyan wiping out the Ye family and having her father and brothers tortured to death over three days in the snow. At last, she understood: for the rest of her life, there would be no love between her and Pei Xiuyan, only hatred, until one o 26.7kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
7. 57 话 Has Lord Xiahou the Chatterbox Finally Shut Up Today? 话痨的夏侯大人，今天闭嘴了吗 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [One true love ➕ pure historical setting ➕ happy ending ➕ sweet romance ➕ a little angst along the way] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, pure historical fiction] Xiahou Huai, young master of Shanhai Tower, once swore that he would never love anyone in this life, especially not a woman. Romance was just too painful. Jiang Zhefeng, a scholar who disguised herself as a man, once swore that she would keep living as a man and never fall for any man. After they met, Xiahou Huai acc 944Reads9.3Score18214d adds
8. 58 被 After the Mad Imperial Preceptor Took Me by Force 被疯批国师强取豪夺后 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of Youku’s web drama Eternal Night’s Long Dawn [Mad Male Lead VS Stubborn Female Lead] [Both Pure and Faithful + Traditional Historical Romance + Love by Force + Sweet and Angsty + Happy Ending] Xie Wanyin, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, lost her mother at eight. Her father remarried, and she was sent to grow up in her maternal grandmother’s home. Years later, she returned to the Xie household, wanting nothing more than to avoid conflict and focus on g 3kReads9.4Score38114d adds
9. 59 晚 Late Chen 晚辰 Sweet Rice Wine Egg甜酒酿蛋Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Soul transmigration into an ancient setting + medicine + sweet romance] She is a modern wandering soul who transmigrated into the body of a six-year-old girl in ancient times. She is Ming Qi, who tagged along with her childhood friend in the assassin organization of the Valley of the Afterlife. She is the elusive, eccentric Ghost Doctor who competes with the King of Hell for patients. She is the hidden young heiress behind a renowned chain of pleasure houses. She is Young Master Wuyou, the peer 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A sweet and romantic historical romance with political intrigue, featuring intelligent and emotionally intelligent characters, and avoiding the clichéd plot. The author's title wasn't great, but it's really good. And it's short. The male leads, second male leads, third male leads, and even the supporting male characters are all lovable—a 188cm male group ensemble! This book is truly excellent; it's fast-paced, not verbose or melodramatic, with no extreme personalities, everyone is normal and intelligent. It's easy to read; I finished it in three hours, and I'll want to reread it. The female lead is strong yet sweet, winning the hearts of the male leads through her own merits. You can easily pick up any chapter and keep reading. Crucially, it's very short, only 250,000 words, and not a single chapter is dragging. The story is tight and not at all verbose!

10. 60 抄 After the Estate Was Confiscated 抄家以后 Snow Tea Woof Woof雪茶汪汪Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [A clever, levelheaded noblewoman vs. an honest, straightforward, fiercely loyal guard] [Historical Romance + Revenge + Healing + Political Intrigue + Love That Grows Over Time + Devoted Guard] Cheng Ming'an was the daughter of a general. On the eve of her wedding, the Cheng family was arrested and their assets confiscated for treason. Her father and brothers were executed, her eldest sister took her own life, and her married sisters were put through one hardship after another. Her fiancé change 11.8kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    🍓🍓I really love these two books💛💛 ①: This one has been published as a physical book, and it's very good📖📖 After reading it, you'll understand what it means to be a young lady from a powerful family, nurtured by the strength of her entire clan. You'll also understand why time-traveling women can't compete with women from noble families. The female lead is purely from ancient times, without any special abilities; she relies entirely on her own strategies and is very wise. 🍓②: This is a pure ancient romance, not a time-travel story. The female lead is very intelligent. It's not a long story, and it has a touch of national and familial conflict.

11. 61 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 11.9kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    This is so good! The supporting characters are hilarious, the female lead is incredibly cool, and the emperor/male lead is amazing.

12. 62 另 Seeking a Better Match: I Won’t Be the Madam of This Marquis’s Manor! 另谋高嫁：这侯府夫人我不做了！ Egret Under Clear Skies晴天白鹭Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Original title: Finding a Better Match: I’m Done Being the Marquess’s Wife! Regarding plagiarism, don’t make baseless accusations. The publication dates are there for all to see. [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + mutual devotion + a prince who cherishes his wife] A merchant’s daughter marries into a marquess’s household, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. For six years, Jiang Shu lives alone and supports the entire household without compla 24.1kReads9.2Score4.8k14d adds

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    I found a female lead like Hua Zhi (in the TV series). Although her background is different, she is multifaceted; she can be a domestic goddess or a shrewd businesswoman. Let the storms come, I will face them with equanimity.

13. 63 穿 Reborn as the Villain's Sister, the Divine Doctor Princess Tears Up the Script 穿成反派亲妹，神医王妃手撕剧本 Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted Three years ago, Ye Yunmian awakened to the plot and discovered that her entire family were destined to be cannon fodder in a book. Her eldest brother is fierce and violent, picking fights with everyone until he gradually becomes twisted and ends up dying without a whole corpse. Her second brother was kidnapped as a child, poisoned, and turned into the male lead's obedient lackey! Her little brother is a coward who clings to life. He sides with whoever seems strongest and could be dragged out as 23kReads9.5Score3k14d adds

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    💥💥This female lead is incredibly fierce when she argues! A satisfying face-slapping story is here!🔥🔥 It's incredibly satisfying from beginning to end!👏🏻👏🏻 ✅The female lead is amazing at arguing; she's logical and can leave people speechless, hitting the nail on the head (just the internet comedian I've been looking for, haha). 🌟It's not just mindless fun—the female lead is courageous, resourceful, and decisive. 🌟Although the title is "The Doctor's Concubine," the male lead is basically just a background character; the female lead has her own career (really great!👍🏻). 🌟The plot flows smoothly and doesn't drag, with each event intricately linked. (🌷🌷PS: If you're looking for something that might be off-putting, see if you ladies are bothered by this → The female lead saves her family while also managing to get her mentally challenged brothers back to their senses🌺🌺)

14. 64 主 The Mistress's Daily Life 主母日常 Zhou Dabai周大白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [An Aristocratic Lady Tears Apart a Transmigrator + Reborn + An Idyllic, Leisurely Life as the Mistress of an Ancient Estate] Lu Lingjun and her legitimate younger sister, Lu Hanyi, were both reborn. In their previous lives, Lu Lingjun married the second son of a sixth-rank civil official, while her younger sister married the heir to a marquis’s estate. Everyone said her sister had made the better match. But who could have guessed that Lu Lingjun’s husband would become the prime minister and sec 23.3kReads9.0Score3.2k14d adds

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    1 & 4 Are novels by the same author, Xi Hua Zhi. Both the male and female leads are strong, and the plot is fast-paced. The male lead is the only son of the late emperor, growing step by step through scheming and plotting. He excels in both literature and military affairs, achieving the highest rank in the imperial examinations. The female lead, considered an unlucky person from childhood, grows up under the tutelage of the imperial tutor and enters the capital to help the male lead build his imperial career. The female lead is brave and resourceful, fighting alongside the second prince, Qiu Li, to save the country. In her previous life, the female lead married a neglected illegitimate son, but through her connections, she eventually became the wife of a top scholar. Her younger sister married the only son of a marquis, forcing the prince to elope with his lover. After the sisters are reborn, their marriages are reversed. The younger sister suffers a miserable life, while the female lead focuses on her career, gradually becoming the wife of the heir apparent. The heir apparent has many romantic entanglements, falling in love with the transmigrated woman. They maintain a respectful relationship, but after the old marquis's death in battle, the heir apparent becomes disillusioned and decides to become a monk. The female lead's philosophy is: as long as her interests are not harmed, she doesn't care; but if anyone does, she will retaliate fiercely. She is both skilled in managing her household and intelligent.

15. 65 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.1kReads9.5Score9.7k14d adds

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    These three books are displayed alongside Xihuazhi on the bookshelf...

16. 66 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.4kReads9.6Score5.8k14d adds

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    Even better!

17. 67 庶 The Concubine-Born Daughter Keeps the Family Afloat 庶女养家 Nan Feiyan南飞彦Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as a humble concubine-born daughter, Ning Jiayin plans to adapt to local customs and live a quiet, stable life in the inner household. But a spy stirs up trouble, her father is swept off to the front lines, and the Ning family is arrested and has its property confiscated. To keep her family afloat, Ning Jiayin has no choice but to step up. She goes into business and shows off her medical skills. Though the Ning family faces enormous upheaval, they still manage to live in pea 4.6kReads9.0Score52314d adds

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    A sister piece to Xihuazhi

18. 68 太 The Empress Dowager Reborn: A Phoenix’s Plot for the Empire 太后重生：凤谋天下 Gu Yu孤妤Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + ensemble cast + political intrigue] Reborn, she turns the world into a board and all living beings into pieces. She is the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. Slender, pale hands, an icy gaze She moves her pieces, a faint smile on her lips Why should beauty worry? Reborn, risen from the ashes A phoenix’s schemes hide in her lotus-bloom bones Her name will live on in the annals of history Willow branches in her hometown, the moon a hook She watches generals and princes 1.2kReads9.0Score18514d adds

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    The female protagonist is a master strategist, winning battles from afar. After her rebirth, she uses the world as her chessboard and all living beings as her pieces; she is the one who sets the game. The male protagonist is a war god prince with a heart for his country and its people, who later reveals his true colors, becoming cunning and calculating, strategizing step by step. The male and female protagonists are both strong and intelligent, supporting and complementing each other. This book is not just about palace intrigue and domestic drama; it also incorporates crime-solving suspense, the struggle for the throne, national sentiment, brotherhood, political intrigue, and conspiracies—a grand and complex novel.

19. 69 全 The Whole Family Transmigrates: 18 Ways to Survive in Ancient Times 全家穿越：古代生存十八法 The Butterfly Doesn't Want To蝴蝶不愿意Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted The whole family transmigrates to ancient times after an accident. Whether that counts as good luck or bad luck is anyone’s guess. They’ve barely woken up when they find out the family has no money, no land, and a mountain of debt to repay. Not one of them has a golden finger, either. But the dog that came along with them is rather interesting. Could it be some kind of divine hound? This big family has to put food on the table, keep the household harmonious, and make progress in their studies. W 49.5kReads9.5Score5.3k14d adds

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    The "Empty Leaves" series, especially the one about the withered flowers, left a deep impression...

20. 70 嫡 The Eldest Daughter's Long Hairpin 嫡女簪长缨 Shi Siyan十四晏Ancient Romance4.5M WordsOngoing [Strong heroine + national hatred and family vengeance + reborn male lead] “Report! On the fourteenth day of the eighth month, eighty thousand soldiers of Dongling were trapped on Yin Mountain and completely wiped out!” A bloodstained letter from home. Every one of the eleven Bai family men is dead. That day, Bai Mingwei, eldest daughter of the Bai family, removed her hairpins and jewelry, wiped off her bridal makeup, donned armor, and set out with a coffin on her back. The battlefield ahead off 9.2kReads9.2Score89614d adds
21. 71 皇 The Heartless Empress 皇后薄情 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Ruthless Empress VS Cold-Blooded Prince] [Palace intrigue + power plays] She is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, skilled at riding and archery, well versed in strategy, and every bit as bold and valiant as any man. Then, in a single night, everything changes. The Duke of Zhenguo’s household falls into decline, and she becomes empress. In public, she is a virtuous empress, renowned for her grace and dignity; in private, she plots every detail of her revenge, rut 911Reads9.1Score7314d adds
22. 72 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 8.8kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds
23. 73 我 I Gaze at You as the Green Mountains Endure 我望你如青山常在 Lu Facai Doesn't Like Cilantro鲁发财不爱香菜Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing I met you when I was fifteen. You were the first person to believe in me. I longed for your approval and affection, but just when I thought we could be together, I realized this had long since become more than just a matter between the two of us. Conflicting interests, the bonds of siblings, family honor, life and death... In the end, I only hope you can remain as steadfast and peaceful as the green mountains. Life rarely goes as we wish, so let's be content if even half our wishes come true. —Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 74 最 The Royal Family Is Truly Heartless 最是皇室无情人 Xia Xiaoli夏小礼Ancient Romance50k WordsCompleted For generations, the Mu family had loyally served the country. In the end, their entire clan was sentenced to execution. The official presiding over the execution was her husband, the most brilliant and extraordinary of the Great Jing Kingdom's Third Princes. Then she awoke to the truth: The man she loved was a member of the royal family, the most heartless people in the world... 621Reads7.0Score11914d adds
25. 75 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 8.4kReads8.9Score85714d adds

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    This book is just as good as *Xi Hua Zhi* and *Zan Zhong Lu*! The back-and-forth between the male and female leads is incredibly sweet! The female lead's revenge is swift and decisive, leaving no loose ends!! And the contrast between the male lead's cold exterior and his hidden madness is something else entirely!!

26. 76 曾 Once Promised (Complete in Two Volumes) 曾许诺（全二册） Tong Hua桐华Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted I Promise, the first book in the Shanjing Haiji series, is a major romance novel by renowned author Tong Hua, marking her return to the genre. The God of War Chi You lived his life bound by promises: a promise to spend his life with the woman he loved, a promise to help his king pacify the realm, and a promise of deep loyalty to his brothers... A master of both strategy and warfare, he was undefeated in battle and could have unified the world, yet at the final moment he let go of all its splendo 1.8kReads9.6Score30514d adds

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    The plot is fast-paced and engaging, with both heart-wrenching moments and excellent writing. A strong recommendation from a two-year avid reader.

27. 77 嫡 Reborn as the Beloved of a Cunning Prince 嫡女重生：成为腹黑王爷的心尖宠 Chu Yi Yu Tong初一遇童Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + physician consort + putting scumbags in their place + satisfying revenge + sweet romance] In her previous life, she was manipulated by a scumbag man. She used her maternal family’s military power to help him take the throne, only to lose her unborn child and see her family destroyed. Reborn, she makes plans at every turn. She takes on the concubines, punishes her half-sister, and executes the scumbag. Everyone who ever bullied her will pay for their crimes in blood! She had already pre 782Reads8.9Score12014d adds

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    A cold and aloof young lady versus a dashing and spirited third prince—sisters, you absolutely have to read this book!!

28. 78 寸 A Moment of Joy 寸欢愉 It's an Avocado是鳄梨呀Ancient Romance105k WordsOngoing (A cool-headed, rational noblewoman x a ruthless, scheming crown prince; classic historical household intrigue + two reborn leads taking revenge on scum + sweet romance) Jiang Yue Le died at the hands of her husband's favored concubine. She thought she would be reduced to nothing, but instead she was reborn with hatred still in her heart. Eighteen years into the past, and from the start she was expected to marry that scumbag all over again! How could she agree? She lifted her veil and stepped d 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Check out this one! I think it's great! (A rational and aloof noblewoman x a crazy and cunning prince, traditional ancient romance with domestic intrigue + double rebirth and revenge + sweet romance) Jiang Yule died, at the hands of her husband's favored concubine. She thought she would be annihilated, but unexpectedly, she was reborn with resentment. Returning to eighteen years ago, she was immediately forced to remarry the scumbag! How could she agree? Lifting her veil and stepping down from the sedan chair, before she could even utter "I want to annul the engagement," she heard that the joyous occasion at the Marquis of Wuding's mansion had turned into tragedy. The powerful Marquis of Wuding had been assassinated in the wedding hall? The bride was not married, and a life was lost. The destruction of the Qi family had only just begun. Those stained with the blood of the Jiang family would not escape. Meng Yan, who was secretly plotting, felt that this young woman had changed after her rebirth. For the past twelve years, spent together in the Mirror of Rebirth, she had always been virtuous and courteous. Why was she now constantly shouting for violence? However, seeing the triumphant smile on her bright and generous face, he thought that taking her back as the Crown Princess might not be so bad. Thus, Meng Yan, taking on the name of Cui Shiyan, the notorious playboy of the capital, stood boldly at the gate of the Jiang family before Jiang Yule had even broken off her engagement with the Marquis of Wuding's family, and declared passionately, "Cui Shiyan, the youngest son of the Cui family, seeks to marry Jiang Yule, the third young lady of the Jiang family. We wish to be husband and wife, and to be together for life." ---- The Jiang family: The Cui family has always been well-behaved, how could they have produced such a dissolute son... The Qi family: Is this taking advantage of my illness to kill me? The Cui family: This son has been expelled from the family. Don't ask, we don't know anything about him!

29. 79 暮 An Order in Late Spring 暮春之令 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted After the princess sent away for a political marriage passes away, Wang Huiyan, a palace historian, returns to her hometown after eight years away. Once a well-born young lady, she now faces a family fallen on hard times, creditors at the door, and the prospect of remaining unmarried well into adulthood. Determined to make something of herself and escape her predicament, Huiyan ventures into business. Her heart stirs at the sight of the excellent bachelor who was once her childhood friend, and 3.4kReads9.1Score44714d adds

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    These are all high-quality products.

30. 80 入 A Guest in His Embrace 入慕之宾 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance722k WordsCompleted A period of upheaval brought a new emperor and a reshuffling of the court. A Dai, a female mystic at the Yuqing Temple in the palace, was the emperor’s childhood friend in his eyes, but a scheming green tea in the harem’s. A Dai’s daily routine: Snack on melon seeds while listening to palace gossip, tell the consorts’ fortunes, hear the emperor complain about them, then take a hefty fee to play matchmaker between him and the consorts. And finally, join everyone in cursing the root of all evil, t 2kReads9.1Score28814d adds
31. 81 蓦 The Phoenix Turns Back 蓦回鸾 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance786k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Sun Wei was determined to marry well so she could escape her predicament and strike back at her clan's humiliation. Through various means, she married Sima Jun, Prince of Yuzhang. When chaos engulfed the realm, Sun Wei didn't realize that Sima Jun had feelings for her until the city fell and she was killed. In this life, a woman suddenly appeared before Sima Jun, Prince of Yuzhang, claiming to be his father's second wife. She could read fortunes and seemed to know everythin 5.1kReads9.0Score63014d adds
32. 82 嫤 The Years of Jinyu's Story 嫤语书年 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted The realm was in chaos, and enemy troops had reached the city walls. Fu Jin, a highborn woman whose entire clan had been wiped out, was forced to marry Wei Tan, the eldest son of a warlord at the height of his power. The world had turned upside down: the once princess-like darling of heaven was now an older bride marrying for the second time, while the obscure son of a minor official had become her husband, a warlord who looked down on all under heaven. Survival in turbulent times was hard, and 14.9kReads9.4Score1.8k14d adds
33. 83 醉 Drunk on Jade, Fragrant in Bloom 醉玉翻香 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance728k WordsCompleted Yan Yiru was betrothed to the Crown Prince as a child. She lived a pampered life, with the power to make anything happen. Then her family fell from grace, her life came crashing down, and all the riches and glory she had enjoyed became someone else’s wedding finery. Given another life, she does everything the opposite way, keeping away from court and preventing her politically inept father from dragging the whole family into the abyss again. But by chance, she saves the heir of the Prince of Cha 667Reads9.1Score13614d adds
34. 84 耕 A Family of Farmers and Scholars 耕读人家 Qiu Mi楸米Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Female lead transmigrates + male lead is reborn, no pocket dimension, no System, no supernatural powers] Gao E transmigrates into the body of a heavily pregnant woman with four sons. From the start, she's supposed to sell her children to pay for her husband's imperial exams. The good news is, she arrives in time to save her eldest son. The bad news is, she nearly gets caught by her husband when he returns after turning back from the exam journey. Gao E gives up her need to prove herself and jus 7.8kReads8.9Score1k14d adds

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    This book is also very good. The female lead transmigrates, and her husband is reborn. After transmigrating, the female lead leads her family to develop side businesses based on farming, becoming a strong female lead. She and the male lead become the people who understand each other best. Although they don't end up together, they are willing to risk their lives for each other. It's very sweet and engaging.

35. 85 春 A Lovely Spring Day 春日好时光 April Thirty-Three四月三三Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [Completed, no rebirth or transmigration.][A peaceful rural life, a rugged man meets a beauty, and ordinary people make a life together.] Song Shu trembled and cried, “Please spare me, grim reaper!” But the terrifying man took off his demon mask and gently said, “Don't be afraid, miss. I'm a good person.” She just wanted to get rid of this dangerous man as soon as possible and never see him again. But he said in a gruff voice, “I can never repay you for saving my life. The only thing I can do i 10.2kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    It's good; I recommend it to everyone.

36. 86 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.7kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds

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    This book will definitely not disappoint you.

37. 87 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 21.1kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds

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    A hilarious and incredibly sweet ancient Chinese romance novel! A female military doctor transmigrates into the body of a foolish concubine destined to be buried alive. A master of both medicine and poison, she pretends to be weak while secretly plotting her revenge. The male lead is a cunning, arrogant, and doting husband. This super sweet and pampering story is guaranteed to make you laugh until you're breathless! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

38. 88 布 A Commoner's Warmth Beneath the Heavens 布衣暖天下 Half a Scroll of Song Dynasty Paper半卷宋笺Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted [In the war-torn years at the end of the Song and the beginning of the Yuan, discover how a former child bride used nimble hands as blades and cotton as her cutting edge to weave an immortal legend as the “Cotton Goddess,” who “clothed the world”!] At twelve, her family sold her for half a sack of millet. Her husband's family treated her like livestock, and when they tried to sell her again, she escaped. She hid in a Taoist temple and nearly got caught, then drifted to Yazhou, where she narrowly 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this novel—no cheat codes, no time travel, just a grand narrative! It focuses on the late Song and early Yuan dynasties, a time marked by the capture of Wen Tianxiang, the surrender of a city by Pu Shougeng, and the loss of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in the Battle of Yamen! Sold as a child bride, how did she rise to the pinnacle of power, becoming the revered "Goddess of Cotton," worshipped in temples throughout history? The protagonist is Huang Daopo, a great cotton textile innovator of the late Song and early Yuan dynasties, a UNESCO-recognized world-class scientist. She was the only woman among the four scientists featured on the 1980 commemorative stamps issued by the state for ancient Chinese scientists! Some of the cotton spinning tools she invented were nearly 500 years ahead of the West and are still in use today! She taught her neighbors how to grow cotton and weave cloth free of charge, making pure white cotton replace hemp and ramie as the mainstream, warming the hearts of the poor! She helped women from the lower classes break free from the shackles of fate, sparking a new wave of "women's economic independence"! She helped countless weavers weave their own beautiful lives!

39. 89 重 Reborn as a Poisonous Consort 重生之毒妃 Mei Guo梅果Ancient Romance3.9M WordsCompleted An Jinxiu, the Taishi’s illegitimate daughter, gave her heart to the wrong man and schemed her way through life. In the end, her lover became emperor, but he abandoned her in the wilderness. Reviled by all as a wicked, poisonous woman, she died in humiliation. Given another chance at life, An Jinxiu casts off her old ways. At first, all she wants is to spend the rest of her life with the man she wronged in her previous life, but she soon discovers that this life is still full of obstacles. After 5.2kReads8.9Score62414d adds

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    Trust me, you definitely won't regret buying these two.

40. 90 汴 Spring Deepens in Bianjing 汴京春深 Wheat小麦Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Audio version now available, welcome to listen] Madam Rongguo, Wang Fu, devoted herself to her family until she fell gravely ill and died. She was reborn in the body of Meng Jiuniang, a foolish illegitimate daughter who was only seven years old. In her previous life, her husband became her uncle in this life, and her son became her cousin. In this life, Meng Wan had a simple wish: to live peacefully and watch her son, her cousin Su Fang in this life, grow up safe and sound. But as she and a gro 19.4kReads9.5Score2.5k14d adds

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    It's not naive or overly sweet at all; the writing is superb, the plot is full of unexpected twists and turns, and it's not angsty at all. It's fantastic! [Heart emoji]

41. 91 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. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds

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    They're all just as beautiful as Xihua Zhi, absolutely wonderful! [Heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart]

42. 92 皇 Has the Noble Consort Left Qirong Palace Today? 皇贵妃今天出栖容宫了吗？ Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [☆No transmigration, no rebirth, and no pristine couples] [☆The romance develops gradually] Everyone in the palace knew that the person they must never offend was neither the pampered and fiery Noble Consort Hui nor the peerlessly beautiful Consort Cen, but Noble Consort Zhe of Qirong Palace, Lady Fucha. A consort's guide to survival: If you want to get ahead, never provoke the lady of Qirong Palace. She was the emperor's first woman, his companion and confidante since their youth; the mother 15kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
43. 93 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 78.3kReads9.5Score9k14d adds

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    These books are all worth reading.

44. 94 玉 Spring Warmth in the Jade Hall 玉堂春暖 Sky Hound Moonflame天狗月炎Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Li Chunfeng has two childhood friends. One is a graceful young gentleman, as handsome as jade, who topped the imperial examinations and became the youngest top scholar of the new dynasty, his fame filling the capital. The other is a peerlessly handsome, world-renowned God of War, a general whose many victories earned him a marquisate while still young. Li Chunfeng only wants to make money and build her career, but her childhood friends are just too popular. Ever since she arrived in the capital, 2.1kReads9.1Score24914d adds

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    1️⃣ Another completed novel by the author Xi Hua Zhi. The female protagonist returns to her hometown with her younger brother and leads the villagers to prosperity. 2️⃣ Farming + Historical Romance + Childhood Sweethearts. A love story between a wealthy tycoon and a war god, gradually rising from the fields to the imperial court. 3️⃣ Time Travel + Food + Political Intrigue. Not a typical wish-fulfillment novel, nor a typical female-centric story, but it has that captivating quality that makes it hard to stop reading. A restaurant owner (an orphan of a village massacre) and a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Revenue uncover the truth behind the massacre step by step.

45. 95 我 Opening a Little Restaurant in Shengjing 我在盛京开小馆 Four Bayberries四颗杨梅Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Alternate world, slow burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel, food + court intrigue + transmigration. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.] Miss Li’s Changhuan Eatery, tucked away on Qingxing Alley, serves delicious food at affordable prices. The officials who get up early for roll call tug at their increasingly tight uniforms, but still can’t help ordering another bowl of fresh pork wontons. Pei Hongzhi happened to eat there once and discovered that Miss Li didn’t just make excellent breakf 27.5kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds
46. 96 无 The Saltless Empress 无盐为后 Don't Ask莫问Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She was the only empress personally appointed by the Wanli Emperor. History describes her as gentle, virtuous, and dignified, with the bearing of an empress. She passed away in attendance in the forty-eighth year of Wanli. Five days later, the emperor fell ill and died in July of the same year. At last, the couple were reunited. According to rumor, the household of Wang, a thousand-household commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, had a daughter as beautiful as a celestial maiden, with deli 481Reads8.8Score14614d adds

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    After reading "Best Lyricist," I found that the author who wrote "Empty Leaves" on Tomato Bookstore is quite good. The plot is tight and doesn't drag, and there are no melodramatic twists between the male and female leads. It's definitely worth watching.

47. 97 暴 After Beating Up the Villains, She Uses Her Space to Empty the Warehouse 暴打极品后，她带空间搬空了库房 Lone Wolf Jing'er孤狼静儿Ancient Romance610k WordsCompleted [Farming + space + food + medicine + feel-good story + face-slapping] Qiu Yue, an expert in Yuanwu martial arts, got into a car accident on her way to the airport. Her soul transmigrated into the body of the youngest daughter of the elderly Qiu couple. The Qiu family has two sons, two daughters-in-law, and four little grandsons. After transmigrating into the Qiu family and receiving the original host’s memories, Qiu Yue decides to atone on her behalf. The Qiu family is so poor they can’t afford 1.3kReads8.8Score15414d adds

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    This absolutely fits the bill: an ancient romance novel where the female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and possesses medical skills, cooking abilities, and martial arts skills, but isn't a saint. "Not a Saint" is already completed! The female protagonist enters the imperial court as the Grand Tutor, second only to the emperor, and is respected by all. She's ruthless, dealing with either death or serious injury; extremely cruel, the kind of satisfying read that gets better with each chapter.

48. 98 重 Reborn as a Great Xia Court Lady 重生之大夏女锦衣 Su Yihe苏亦禾Ancient Romance134k WordsOngoing [Strong Female and Male Leads] [Pocket Dimension] [Political Intrigue] [Solving Cases] [Sweet Romance] [Transmigration] She was an elite special agent in the twenty-first century, but one mission cost her life. She thought that was the end of her story, but by a twist of fate, she was reborn in the body of Bai Muyan, an unloved daughter of the Prime Minister. More surprising still, Bai Muyan was the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, answering directly to the emperor. It could hardly ge 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Originally a top-tier agent in the 21st century, he tragically died during a mission, thinking his life was over. Unexpectedly, he was reborn into the body of Bai Muyan, the unloved daughter of a prime minister. Even more unexpectedly, Bai Muyan turned out to be the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, directly under the emperor's command. It couldn't be more exhilarating! He could kill villains, eliminate treacherous officials, and restore order to the court. Furthermore, a mysterious organization would protect him. He was a dashing figure in the court and a beauty that could topple kingdoms. Let's see who will rule this world.

49. 99 相 No Joy in Meeting Again 相见无欢 Shi Guanyun石观云Ancient Romance142k WordsCompleted A woman general raised amid wind and sand enters the palace as empress by imperial decree. But her heart already belongs to someone else. She nearly succumbs to the emperor's indulgence and affection, until she reunites with her beloved while searching for her missing brother and father, and realizes just how deeply she has been mistaken. For her, he was willing to become a hostage and be imprisoned in a foreign land. But the emperor's ambition and lust for power drove the two apart. The first t —Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 100 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 162.8kReads9.6Score22.7k14d adds

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    You'll love it after watching this; it's definitely better than *Xi Hua Zhi*. You'll be laughing along with the male and female leads, your lips curling into a smile. [Thinking][Thinking] Super good!

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