Historical Romance 古代言情

1. 51 梦 Flowers Falling in Dreams: A Chinese-Style Romance Series (Complete in 3 Volumes) 梦里花落古风系列（全三册） Jin Shan靳山Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted The Falling Blossoms in Dreams series brings together three stories of turbulent martial worlds, xianxia fantasy, and ancient romance: Cloud and Water Through a Thousand Layers, The Great Dream’s Long Song, and The Misty Rain Studio. 01: Cloud and Water Through a Thousand Layers A female prime minister who disguises herself as a man VS the crown prince, reborn after death: turbulent martial worlds, court intrigue and political schemes. She disguises herself as a man, sweeping through armies with 68Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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   I've integrated the core settings and styles of the three books, unifying the tone and concisely wording to create a series of 300-word reviews that perfectly capture the essence of ancient-style online novels: Three Ancient-Style Novel Series Reviews These three ancient-style works each have their own unique characteristics, respectively interpreting three types of ancient-style romance: political intrigue and destiny, love and hate, and deep immortal romance, catering to different reading preferences. *Clouds and Water* uses court intrigue as its framework, with its novel premise of a female prime minister in disguise and a prince reborn. The female protagonist, clad in armor and holding a high position, is betrayed by her closest relatives, and the reborn prince becomes her bedmate. The intertwining of court politics and destiny creates a dramatic and suspenseful plot full of tension. "The Great Dream, The Long Song" focuses on a complex and restrained love-hate relationship, set against the backdrop of national conflict. It tells the story of a cunning princess imprisoned by poison and a scheming hostage from an enemy nation. Their relationship evolves from mutual exploitation and testing to a united front, a delicate and heart-wrenching tale of love and hate, blending grand national themes with tender romance. "The Misty Rain Studio" transcends political intrigue, weaving four extraordinary encounters with ancient artifacts into a poignant love story spanning three lifetimes—human, demon, and immortal—written with gentle yet tear-jerking prose. The love and hate that transcend reincarnation, the unwavering devotion, and the romance and regret of Eastern fantasy are all vividly portrayed, creating a profound and evocative atmosphere.

2. 52 昭 Zhaozhao’s Deadly Game: The Black Lotus Princess’s Plot to Rule 昭昭致命：黑莲花公主谋国录 Sui Hao穗好Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted #Scheming Princess #Twin Princes #Flirtatious Push and Pull #Political Intrigue Princess Zhaoning must marry into a foreign land to protect her family and country. Before she leaves, her mother tells her through tears, “A Ning, your beauty is your blade. Once you reach the Xuan Kingdom, you must at least pretend to be obedient...” Her elder brother makes inquiries from every angle: “A Ning, the situation in the Xuan Kingdom is complicated. You need to find a way to survive.” Everyone thinks she 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Purely historical romance, ensemble cast, princess sent for political marriage, twin princes, no cheat codes.

3. 53 表 After the Cousin Cast Him Aside After a Fling, the Mad Young Lord Came Knocking Late at Night 表姑娘始乱终弃后，疯批世子深夜找上门来了 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Song Yining was unexpectedly caught up in a mysterious case. To save her own life, she latched onto Lu Shi’an, Deputy Commander of Hecheng. She went to great lengths to persuade Lu Shi’an to clear her name, and he kept her pampered at his side. “From now on, I belong to you, Lang. I’ll stay with you through life and death.” “You’re so impressive, Lang. I could never look at another man again.” Later, Lu Shi’an was framed and thrown into prison, his fate unknown. Song Yining immediately sold the 665Reads6.4Score102Shelves

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   The male lead is relentless and forceful, seizing and taking everything! He manages to overtake his rival! The female lead is unexpectedly drawn into a mysterious case, becoming entangled with the male lead. Later, due to unforeseen circumstances, she is forced to leave, only to reunite with him again. The female lead initially tries to escape, but she can't break free. The male lead is dark, insane, and obsessive, wanting only her.

4. 54 试 The Alluring Maidservant on a Trial Marriage 试婚丫鬟妩媚勾人 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, both pure and devoted, household intrigue, servant girl rises to become a concubine, the hero is utterly devoted] Lin Wanyu, the top courtesan at Yangzhou's Zuihua Brothel, was chosen by the Wang family of the capital to test their young lady's prospective marriage match. Her beauty was as radiant as a flower, her skin as smooth as ice and jade… Her task was to confirm whether the Wang family's young lady's betrothed, Lu Huaijin, was capable of consummating the marriage… To compl 4.2kReads6.5Score756Shelves
5. 55 娇 The Delicate Beauty Is Hard for the Powerful Minister to Spoil 娇娇美人，权臣难宠 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + sweet romance + household intrigue + pure historical romance + rekindled love after a breakup + the husband’s long road to winning his wife back] The wealthy Bai family of Yunzhou was wiped out overnight. When their only daughter, Bai Mengjiao, was abducted, she fell off a cliff and injured her head. When she awoke, she had forgotten everything about her past… Pei Huaizhi brought her back to the marquis’s residence, telling everyone she was his younger sis 94Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 网 Blocked by My Online Sweetheart, I Spent a Fortune Chasing Her Down 网恋被拉黑，太子爷砸钱倒追 Summer Ice Cream夏日冰淇淋Modern Romance583k WordsOngoing [Online romance + transmigration into a book + stunning, aloof beauty + the ultimate low-key personality contrast] After transmigrating into a melodramatic novel as a spoiled female supporting character, Mu Ping’s mission is to cling to the male lead, Sheng Huaichuan, until he gets sick of her. She can’t be bothered. She’s too lazy to reply to his messages or accept his transfers, and she even thinks he talks too much. Sheng Huaichuan was planning to break up with her, but then she was the one w 5.5kReads6.0Score613Shelves

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   The story is a classic tale of a woman chasing after her husband, but the female lead is anything but resentful! Mu Ping holds the reins throughout, watching the young master run into obstacles and suffer setbacks, and then cleverly trying to win him over. It's a very relaxing and enjoyable read.

7. 57 女 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance344k WordsOngoing Fake death + slow burn + a love that grows over time + sincere romance + happy ending [Old, poor, disabled God of War x Young, beautiful killer | Mutual salvation] This story is a very slow burn. Please don't complain if that's not your thing. Just move on. A bloodthirsty noblewoman who has personally killed dozens, and the General of Zhenshuo, who has been falsely accused and imprisoned, struggling to survive, meet in Yuzhang. This is a story of two people finding their way to each other, and o 141Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Two very good ancient romance novels

8. 58 玉 With Jade Bones as Her Chessboard, She Slays the Whole City With Her Beauty 玉骨为棋，她色杀满城 Ji Chi及尺Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted [The heroine is a master of cosmetic surgery, and every woman in the capital begs her to reshape her face] [Revenge + household intrigue + both leads are pure-hearted + jealous hero + domineering pursuit + groveling for her forgiveness + angsty romance] Fu Yin was born with an alluring beauty and peerless charm. Two years ago, she took in an amnesiac man as her husband, never expecting it to bring disaster upon her entire family. When they met again, Fu Yin learned that the man who had shared he 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A true pinnacle of ancient-style tragic romance! The warmth of their past companionship vanished like a dream; their reunion is marked by estrangement, and the scene of the heroine being publicly humiliated is heart-wrenching. Having finally let go of her obsessions and returned home, she witnesses her home reduced to ashes and the tragic deaths of her loved ones. Layer upon layer of devastation follows, the writing is incredibly atmospheric, poignant yet not melodramatic, and deeply immersive. A must-read for fans of angst.

9. 59 将 General, Does My Salary Include Childcare? 将军，我的俸禄有育儿费吗？ Guo What郭什么Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted Ning An disguised herself as a man and joined the army camp to earn money for her mother’s treatment. Her goals were clear: flatter her superiors, switch jobs, and get a raise! She managed to join the young general Shu Jinhuai’s unit, but never expected to be the reason her commander was poisoned on her very first campaign. To steal the antidote, she snuck into enemy territory alone, earning a body covered in whip marks and a question from the general: “What reward do you want?” Ning An: “Just m 511Reads6.3Score100Shelves

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   Two high-quality historical romance novels, super engaging, with fast-paced and captivating plots.

10. 60 密 A Secret Decree Binds Their Hearts: The Top Scholar's Scheme 密旨牵情：状元谋妃 Guo What郭什么Ancient Romance156k WordsCompleted (Substitute marriage + power struggles + solving cases + scheming + sharp-witted heroine) Li Zhiyi, the illegitimate daughter of the Great General Who Guards the Nation, is trapped in a desperate situation while searching for a secret imperial decree. By a twist of fate, she takes the place of the bride and marries into the Gu family. Gu Yunyi sees through the deception and realizes she is not the real Liu girl, but after testing each other and standing side by side through many trials, the two 2Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 61 流 Exiled to Ningzhou, I Have a Powerful Minister as My Bookkeeper 流放宁州，权臣给我当账房 Shi Gong and Mu Zi十工和木子Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted [Build wealth + family squabbles + pocket dimension + devoted male lead] When Jin Xiu woke up, she found herself in the unfamiliar Great Yong, where she had become a bride sent to bring good fortune to a sick groom! To make matters worse, her new husband was bedridden, and his family was so poor they couldn't even afford pickled vegetables. Then grasping relatives came knocking, pressuring them at every turn to get their hands on the family's belongings. Jin Xiu looked at her frail husband in be 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with the male protagonist already exiled to his destination, while the female protagonist is reborn and transmigrates there. It's a slow-paced, farming-themed ancient romance novel!

12. 62 青 A Bite from My Childhood Sweetheart, and My Possessive Best Friend Loves Me Fiercely 青梅咬一口，偏执竹马狠狠爱 Qian Xiaoxian茜小仙儿Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted [False Rebirth] + [Revenge] + [A Powerful Partnership] In her first life, blind to the truth and foolishly devoted, she gave everything for a worthless man, only for him to shove her into the abyss with his own hands. The only one who wept for her was her quiet childhood friend. Now that she has been reborn, Su Qingqing vows to ruin the faithless man and make him pay for his blood debt! Every step on the road to revenge is fraught with danger, and she grows hard as iron. But when the man who has 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An old saying, witty and intelligent, highly recommended! [Eating melon emoji]

13. 63 逃 The Day I Ran from My Wedding, I Ran into My Dashing Fiancé 逃婚当日，撞见了我的绝色未婚夫 Qian Xiaoxian茜小仙儿Ancient Romance132k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Hidden Identity Revealed + The Husband's Long Road to Redemption + Comeback] After transmigrating into the role of the Duke's future granddaughter-in-law, Chu Ke takes one look at Di Jingmo, her stunning but ice-cold “contract husband,” and makes a decisive deal: You protect my life, I'll keep your grandfather happy, and when the contract ends, we say goodbye! She plans to lie low until their contract is up, but her vicious second aunt cuts off her food a —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 64 兄 Elder Brother, You Mustn't 兄长不可 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted Shen Yanci is the envy of everyone in the capital: the refined and upright heir of the Shen family, with a bright future ahead. Yet his family also takes in Su Wanqing, an orphan girl with no one to rely on. An elder's words, "Raise her by your side and treat her as your own younger sister," become an invisible shackle between them. He watches her grow from a timid little girl into a graceful young woman, cherishing and protecting her at every turn. But as they spend day after day together, he d 4.5kReads8.1Score508Shelves

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    The author's writing is delicate yet unpretentious, showing great care in its creation.

15. 65 深 Late Nights in the Deep Estate 深宅晚 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance742k WordsCompleted Her husband, Song Hemian, died young, leaving Jiang Wanyin alone in a desolate mansion, surrounded by endless gossip. Her late husband's younger brother, Song Heran, returns from afar. He is refined and handsome, yet reserved and inscrutable, treating her with a tenderness that constantly oversteps the bounds of propriety. As they spend their days together, Jiang Wanyin gradually realizes that this “younger brother-in-law” is nothing like the Song Heran her husband described, in either his habit 2.1kReads7.3Score201Shelves
16. 66 G GB: Is the Shadow Guard Too Submissive? The Lady Takes the Lead GB：暗卫太卑微？小姐亲自折腰 It's Xiao Shang是肖尚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Female Top, Male Bottom, No Switching or Reversal, Plot-Driven Angst, Growing Female Lead] [Scheming, Dominant Young Lady x Humble Puppy-Like Shadow Guard] [Not Just a Two-Person Story, Slightly Female-Centric] [Bittersweet Romance, Childbirth, The Author Has Decided Who Gives Birth] The state of Qiao is bound by rigid Confucian morals, with civil officials holding the reins of power. Beneath the surface, turmoil has long been brewing. Zhi He’s original wish was simple: for the Zhi family to li 2.1kReads8.1Score270Shelves

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    The characters in this book are quite realistic. The male lead is very capable of killing, but he is extremely cautious when facing the female lead, always remembering the rules instilled in him by the secret guards, and constantly reminding himself of his lowly status. The female lead has the shrewdness of a noble lady, but she is also bound by worldly rules. She knows that showing too much concern will attract gossip and trouble, but she still cannot completely ignore the male lead.

17. 67 浮 A Glorious Dream, Mountains and Rivers Far Away 浮华梦山河远 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦Ancient Romance521k WordsOngoing Is marrying up into a noble family a ladder to the clouds, or a blade at your throat? Everyone envies a merchant’s daughter who marries into a marquis’s household. But after a torrential rain in Huazhou, everything changes. Her husband gets caught up in the succession struggle, and she’s abducted by human traffickers... Even her family thinks she’ll never come back. But she not only returns, she also becomes the owner of Baoxing Trading House. Every time you think she’s finally found her foo 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The same few books always make the list, but there are also great books that aren't on it. There are many hidden gems among ordinary people.

18. 68 穿 I Became the Ruler of a Kingdom, and the Prime Minister and I Got Our Happy Ending 穿成一国之君，朕和丞相HE了 Little Yin小小尹呀9k WordsCompleted Reborn as the ruler of a nation, I found my happy ending with the Chancellor 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These short, classical Chinese stories are so captivating you won't be able to stop reading.

19. 69 论 Why Vampires Need to Read Their Blood Test Reports 论吸血鬼看血检报告的重要性 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦36k WordsCompleted On Why Vampires Should Pay Attention to Blood Test Results 246Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 70 深 The Deep Palace Heist 深宫劫 Little Yin小小尹呀Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted A Calamity in the Imperial Palace 1Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 白 The White Rose and the Vampire 白玫瑰与吸血鬼 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦29k WordsCompleted The White Rose and the Vampire 64Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 72 月 There Is No Door to the Moon Palace 月宫没有门 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦7k WordsCompleted The Moon Palace Has No Doors 61Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 舔 Two Years as a Doormat, Then One Heavy Rain Woke Me Up 舔狗两年，一场大雨浇醒了我 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦11k WordsCompleted After Two Years of Chasing Him, a Downpour Woke Me Up 47Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 千 History's Greatest Femme Fatale: The Unmatched Beauty Xia Ji 千古第一红颜祸水：美丽无双夏姬 Sage in Plain Robes素袍哲人Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted Born with a vermilion mark between her brows, she was said to be the kind of woman who could bring a kingdom to ruin. Her half-brother died for her, her husband perished because of her, her son killed a ruler for her, and a king lost his kingdom over her. In the official histories, she was branded a seductress who “killed three husbands, a ruler, and a son, and brought down a kingdom and two ministers.” But she knew the truth. She had never set out to hurt anyone. Men slaughtered one another o 147Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel featuring a unique Xia Ji, definitely worth reading.

25. 75 身 I Have an Abstract Gacha System, and I Made It Big 身负抽象抽卡系统，我飞黄腾达了 Straight Shooter直球选手Ancient Romance271k WordsOngoing [Historical Fantasy + Golden Finger]➕ [Sweet Romance + Face-Slapping + Absurd Comedy + Devoted Couple] In her previous life, Yu Shiyou was a community mediator, constantly tormented by the unreasonable elderly, delinquent young men, troublesome kids, and other assorted oddballs in her neighborhood. After transmigrating, she unexpectedly gained an absurd card-drawing System that could summon those oddballs from her past life to possess her and help her get by in ancient times. Yu Shiyou was overj 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads are both very individualistic, and they are a perfect match!

26. 76 与 Rediscovering Our Glory Together 与君重拾芳华 Carrying Dust携尘Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Alternate world + reborn with no memories + mutual devotion + martial arts] Su Yue opens her eyes to find herself in a strange world, with no memories and nothing to her name. It turns out that the owner of this body is the daughter of the current chancellor, a famously beautiful airhead in the capital. After several days of fearful unease, she gradually realizes that this family and this identity are not as simple as they seem. Slowly, she settles in, trying to hold on to this hard-won peace. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The depiction of ancient customs and social realities is very charming, and the ancient background setting is very delicate. From the heroine's identity, one can think of many stories about the court and family. I look forward to the sequel, which will definitely be more exciting.

27. 77 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance778k WordsOngoing [Mad Queen x Reclusive Power Behind the Throne] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Angst] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] and [Profound Devotion]. Sweetness and angst intertwine. This is not a mindless power fantasy, so read with care if that's not your thing!) In their previous life, in the modern world, the two parted forever on a snowy night! He sat in a wheelchair dusted with snow, and his three wishes ended in regret as 55Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    I've struck gold! This historical romance novel about power struggles is so addictive! A crazy princess x a loyal scholar, destined to be together across two lifetimes. The heroine is ruthless in her career, while the hero is so devoted he'll make you cry. It's a slow-burn, delicate story that gets better with every reading!

28. 78 霓 The Rainbow Robe: Yang Guifei 霓裳羽衣之杨贵妃 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Rainbow Dress and Feathered Robe: Yang Guifei 4Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 79 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 8.2kReads9.3Score871Shelves

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    🐱Cat Cat is here to recommend books! [Heart] 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. [Heart] 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. [Heart] 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. [Heart] Fourth book: The male lead is crazy and devoid of emotions, but dotes on the female lead. The female lead is a well-bred lady. 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.

30. 80 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 27.1kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
31. 81 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 917Reads9.3Score175Shelves
32. 82 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 3.1kReads9.4Score394Shelves
33. 83 错 Mistaken for a Palace Maid, She Uncovers a Truth That Sets the Heavens Ablaze 错认宫婢后真相焚天 Spring's Arrival in the Mortal World春序入人间Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted Xie Zhaoyi mistakenly takes the palace maid Liu Zhaoxue for a powerful minister's daughter and makes her his secondary consort, unaware that she bears an oath tied to the bloodline of the former dynasty. One night, as flames consume the palace, she writes the truth in blood. Only then does he realize that the woman he mistook is the daughter of his family's sworn enemy. Amid court intrigues and palace scheming, he points his sword at her and demands that she confess. She only smiles and asks, “D —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He was a fake crown prince but a real prince, she was a real princess but a fake palace maid. The love and hate sparked by their mismatched identities ultimately ended in tragedy.

34. 84 替 After I Married Him as a Substitute, the Frail Heir Stood Up 替嫁后，病弱世子居然站起来了 Pillow Star03枕星03Ancient Romance128k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knows that Shen Qiange, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Jing'an's household, would rather die than marry that sickly heir who “won't live past this year.” So Shen Yunshu, the illegitimate daughter who has endured everyone's disdain, is pushed forward to marry in her place and bring him good fortune. On their wedding night, the heir coughs blood and faints. Everyone waits to see her become a widow. No one knows that on her first night in the prince's manor, Shen 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a new book, and it seems alright so far.

35. 85 侯 The Marquess's Wife Goes Crazy, and the Whole Capital Eavesdrops 侯门主母发疯日常全京城都在偷听 Librarian's Sailor藏书楼的水手Ancient Romance417k WordsOngoing Bai Zhiyi is reborn and bound to the [Internet Comeback System]. From then on, her inner thoughts are broadcast across the whole city. Her mother-in-law lays down the rules. Outwardly, Bai Zhiyi says, “Of course~” while thinking, “There goes the old witch again.” The whole city’s gossip-loving onlookers: ??? Her half-sister brings her a tonic. Bai Zhiyi accepts it with a smile, thinking, “There’s probably poison in this.” The entire capital: “Holy crap, that’s a lot to take in!” At a gathering o 1Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    Stop being short of books to read! This ancient romance novel is a must-read. The heroine's inner monologues are broadcast throughout the city, while the cold-faced marquis secretly harbors feelings for her. The sense of redemption from mutual rebirth is off the charts!

36. 86 定 Still the Frost and Dust 定霜尘 Return Slowly with You与君缓缓归Two Male Leads153k WordsCompleted Shen Shuang, the legitimate daughter of a distinguished family, was granted a marriage by imperial decree, making her the envy of everyone in the capital. But with the wedding fast approaching, her fiancé secretly kept a concubine and sullied her good name. Rumors spread, her family was disgraced, and trouble brewed beneath the surface. Everyone advised her to swallow her anger, accept her fate, and bow her head. But Shen Shuang refused to yield to the storm. She tore the corrupt schemers to pie 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shen Shuang had always favored poetry, calligraphy, and painting, spending her free time practicing calligraphy and painting. She was not particularly skilled in needlework and rarely even did simple embroidery. However, upon hearing that he was going to Yanmen Pass, where the wind and sand were bitter and the journey was long and frosty, she couldn't help but worry about him.

37. 87 我 My Lover Is the Top Scholar 我的奸夫是状元郎 Bright Magnolia昭昭木兰Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted (An amateur practice piece, still rough, so read with caution!) A cool, resilient bride who marries in place of another & a devoted, loyal scholar from a poor family Younger man and older woman + political intrigue and revenge + traditional historical romance + slow burn + tragic love + stealing the one you love To preserve her paralyzed husband's position as heir to the title, Weng Miaoran gritted her teeth and accepted the task of bearing a child for him. Meeting Lin He was an accident, and a 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My lover and I went on a killing spree in the deep mansion. A resilient, aloof substitute bride for the crown prince & a poor but loyal, devoted top scholar, younger man – a classic ancient romance, not a mindless, formulaic story. A major plot twist later, everyone is a villain. (67)

38. 88 合 The Useless Disciple of the Hehuan Sect 合欢宗废材 Qin Gengxin秦更新Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + traditional fantasy + multiple heroines + espionage + battles of wits] Ye Huan is a disciple so disappointing that even the Hehuan Sect wants nothing to do with him. By chance, he obtains an inheritance, and from then on becomes a man who can hold up the heavens. One way for men to survive in the Hehuan Sect is to become spies. As it happens, Ye Huan is an espionage enthusiast, and with his exceptional powers of logical deduction, he matches wits with all sides on the covert fro 1.8kReads7.2Score173Shelves

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    [Shy][Almost crying][Smirking][What][What][Thinking][Shy][What][Smirking][Shy] Awesome! So awesome! Extremely awesome!

39. 89 日 The Sun and Moon Dual Cultivation Art 日月双修功 Web Novel Xiao Xiaosheng网文笑笑生Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted At the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm, the Immortal Emperor Jing Chengxuan was killed by the Nine Profound Female Immortal Emperor. His soul was reborn in the body of the mortal Jing Chengxuan, who had his dantian destroyed by his bride on their wedding night. Jing Chengxuan cultivates supreme immortal arts, defies fate, and takes revenge on his enemies, making Yun Yiran regret her actions for the rest of her life. He rises step by step, fights his way back to the Immortal Realm, and takes his r 2.8kReads6.2Score336Shelves
40. 90 伴 The Bride’s Personal Maid 伴嫁丫鬟 Yan Su You Ni眼粟有妮Ancient Romance160k WordsCompleted In the silent depths of a grand household, fate drifts like a wisp of silk. From a maid who came with the bride to a maidservant in the study, she treads carefully at every turn, caught between schemes and growing affection. Beneath his cold exterior lies tenderness; beneath her caution, a heart beginning to stir. In the deep halls of a marquis’s household, an unspoken love quietly takes root. Love runs deep in the marquis’s manor, where schemes stretch as far as the sea. Where will she ultimate 2.5kReads7.3Score172Shelves

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    A very good book, worth reading.

41. 91 和 Sharing Dreams with the Cold and Aloof Heir, the Adorable Cousin Gets Kissed to Tears Night After Night 和清冷世子共梦，娇娇表妹夜夜被亲哭 Xi Moxi喜沫兮Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Both Untouched + Only One He Loves + Mild Household Rivalry + Traditional Historical Romance] Shen Qingluo has an unspeakable dream every night, and she plans to keep it a secret for the rest of her life... After her family falls on hard times, she has no choice but to seek refuge at the Jing'an Marquis's residence in the capital. When she first arrives, she behaves modestly and follows the rules, focused on marrying her second cousin, to whom she was promised as a child, once her period of mou 784Reads7.0Score104Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient romance novel with excellent writing. The female lead is initially the fiancée of the male lead's cousin, while the male lead is the heir of a noble family. He and the female lead often have blush-inducing dreams. Gradually, the male lead falls for the female lead and eventually steals her away. It's super good!

42. 92 闺 A Young Lady's Secret Longing 闺秀情丝 Mo Qinghan墨清菡Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Romance + Secret Crush + Everyone’s Favorite + Political Scheming + Palace Intrigue] Zhou Jingxi was the beloved jewel of the Marquis of Beiwou. She was breathtakingly beautiful, brilliant, and gifted in both letters and martial arts. She excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was a renowned talent. Countless noble young men had sent matchmakers to her, only to be turned away. In the eyes of the world, she was haughty and arrogant, and not a single young nobleman in the capita 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel, new release, featuring palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, and unrequited love.

43. 93 我 I Came to the Capital to Break Off the Engagement 我来京城退亲的 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Ancient Romance129k WordsCompleted Pei Xuan returned to his residence after court, and the steward hurried to report, “Miss Jiang from Jiangnan has arrived with her mother. They’re in the reception hall speaking with the Old Madam.” He stepped through the moon gate and saw his mother and grandmother seated in the main seats, their faces displeased. A woman in plain clothes stood in the hall, her back ramrod straight. “Old Madam, Madam,” she said, her clear voice shattering the heavy silence, “I am Jiang Hailan of the Jiang family 8.9kReads8.0Score897Shelves

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    I highly recommend it to you. It's definitely worth reading; you won't be able to put it down! [Kissing emojis]

44. 94 小 Xiaoci Xian's Collection of Novellas About Love 小辞仙中篇爱情小说合集 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted I highly recommend the sixth story, "Who Does the Lilac Bloom For?" She said, “The Ding family was wrong to substitute a daughter born of a concubine for the legitimate heir to save face. Your Highness was wrong to accept this marriage under pressure. This mistake began in the capital and must end in Qianzhou. Now that Your Highness has reclaimed your rightful place, this mistake should come to an end as well.” Her gaze was clear and candid, without the slightest trace of resentment, only the lu 169Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 95 嫁 After Marrying the Cold and Distant Powerful Minister 嫁给清冷权臣之后 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted One mountain, two dynasties. The Xiao clan ruled the land. In a chaotic age of war, the Great Liang and Great Sui stood opposed. By a twist of fate, ten-year-old Xu Zhiyi saved a badly wounded boy, unaware that he came from a powerful family. A month spent together in their youth was enough for Xu Zhiyi to catch Xiao Jingyao’s eye. But back then, her heart and mind belonged entirely to Shen Mingchen, the childhood friend who had grown up with her. When they met again, Xiao Jingyao lost his compo 329Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient romance novel. The male lead is a young, handsome, and powerful prince, while the female lead is the daughter of a fifth-rank official. As children, the female lead saved the male lead, and after a month of spending time together, he fell in love with her. The male lead silently watches over her growth, repeatedly rescuing her and providing devoted companionship as she matures. When she is wrongly accused of being a traitor, he stands up for her, presenting a marriage certificate to propose marriage. After their marriage, he cherishes her dearly. Amidst constant war and chaos, she finds him, for though she lives in turbulent times. With you in my life, even in the midst of war, it is a prosperous world.

46. 96 风 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.4kReads8.6Score869Shelves

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    It has a story, a plot, historical facts, and excellent writing! Understanding Hong Xiuquan is understanding men!

47. 97 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 374Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    The sinking of the black pearl into the sea foreshadowed a crucial long-term plot, with a single token influencing the calculations of various forces at sea and laying an important foundation for the final battle later on.

48. 98 长 Crossing the Chang'an River 长安渡 Cinnabar Heart朱砂心Ancient Romance933k WordsCompleted Since heaven has given me a chance to start over, why should I put up with being wronged? Eat when I’m hungry, drink when I’m thirsty, and speak up when I’m angry. No need to hold back! If my father won’t love me, someone else will! If my senior brother doesn’t love me, the one who does is right there! My new book, “You Say I Set Fires and Murdered People? Then I’ll Set Fires and Murder People!” is now out. Hope you’ll enjoy it. 891Reads—Score106Shelves

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    Trust me, Tomato Ancient Romance is this year's biggest dark horse!

49. 99 将 General, Don't Make a Fuss: The Doctor Only Wants to Dry Herbs and Farm 将军别闹，医女只想晒药种田 Stars Return Year After Year岁岁星回Ancient Romance382k WordsCompleted [Farming + bickering lovers + ensemble cast + sweet romance + devoted couple] Yun Leyi, a modern physician of traditional Chinese medicine, transmigrates into the body of a doctor whose engagement has been broken off. All she wants is to grow vegetables, dry herbs, and live a carefree life. When an epidemic breaks out in Qingwu Town and refugees collapse dead in the streets, she is forced to step in and save them. General Song Yan'an of Jingyuan is stern and cold-hearted, yet he risks his life t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Time travel, medical skills, and farming – a good read when you're looking for something to read! 👀

50. 100 农 The Farm Girl Is Lazy and Loves Good Food, So She Can Only Marry a Layabout 农女她好吃懒做，只能嫁给街溜子 Beautiful Jade in the Sea海里有美玉Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Lazy, food-loving woman vs. notorious man] [Historical + farming + lie flat + taking down villains + self-interest + devoted couple] [Tips: The heroine is sweet-tongued but wicked at heart, ruthless, and coldhearted. Anyone who crosses her will have a miserable time. The male lead is hopelessly lovestruck and changes for her. If that's not your thing, please skip this one...] Out of gratitude for her older sister's hard work, the lazy Fang Yutong gives her the Chen family's excellent marriage 9.5kReads8.4Score973Shelves

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    Fang Yutong, a lazy and gluttonous girl, is tricked into marrying Lu Wenqie, a street hustler. After their marriage, the two team up to cause trouble. How will this sweet-talking but cunning heroine handle things? It's super interesting!!!

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