Historical Romance 古代言情

1. 401 美 Tears of Beauty: The One in Her Spring Boudoir Dreams 美人泪：春闺梦里人 Dawnlight宸光微曦Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted A pure historical romance, with no transmigration and no rebirth! (A young general and a delicate heiress) “Poor are the bones along the banks of the Wuding River, yet still they haunt the dreams of women in their spring chambers.” “Though my dark hair may turn gray, I will live this life without regret.” When they first met as teenagers, the young man and woman fell in love at first sight and promised to stay together for life. But then the border was suddenly threatened, and war broke out. The 9Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   Let me take a look at a couple!

2. 402 远 There Are Trees in the Distant Mountains 远山有木兮 Dawnlight宸光微曦Ancient Romance139k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + White Moonlight + Devoted Love + Brothers Turn into Rivals in Love + Utterly Doting Husband] What kind of story will unfold when the mysterious, breathtakingly beautiful Luo Xiyan, who lives in seclusion deep in the mountains, meets Wei Jie, a refined and gentle nobleman who refuses to let his family dictate his life? What painful, unforgettable pasts do they carry, and how do they gradually make their way into each other’s hearts, until they become the most irreplacea 21Reads8.2Score—Shelves
3. 403 将 The General's Deep Love, Blind to Beauty 将军情深，不识美人 The Pen-Hating Auntie笔怨姑姑Ancient Romance478k WordsCompleted [Ancient Romance with a Twist] [Historical Romance] [General] [Princess] [Love at First Sight] [Tragic Romance] The two kingdoms wage war, leaving countless dead and wounded. To cover the King of Cangyan's retreat, General Zhanjiang of Cangyan holds off a hundred enemy soldiers alone. Just as he is utterly exhausted, a beautiful song comes to his rescue. Shielded by the woman's singing, he fights his way out and escapes. From then on, he falls deeply in love with the woman, Fendai. But the king 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I always fail miserably, but I hope you guys like it!

4. 404 大 The Ming Dynasty's First Deposed Empress 大明第一废后 The Bright Moonlight of the Great Ming大明的白月光Female-Channel Fanfiction399k WordsOngoing This is a historical romance and a tale of legend. Why was Hu Shanxiang, the renowned virtuous empress of the Ming Dynasty, deposed? Did Zhu Zhanji truly not love her? And how did Sun, later condemned as “an evil empress of her age,” still manage to seize power and become empress? When time returns to the night Zhu Di captured Nanjing, how many people and stories left unrecorded in history are still waiting for later generations to imagine and uncover...? But a novel is only a novel, entirely fi 118Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Witness the love-hate relationship between the deposed empress and the emperor.

5. 405 霓 A Rainbow of Silks Before the Palace Gate 霓裳惊阙 The Owner of Wood Machine Dog木机狗的主人Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Political intrigue + romance + strong female lead This is a slow-burn story, an extremely slow burn!!! If you like fresh, lighthearted jianghu adventures, start with Volume One. If you like the twists and turns of court politics, start with Volume Two. If you like domineering emperor + haughty consort + substitute romance, start with Volume Three. If you like an unconventional succession struggle, start with Volume Four. Everything else is in Volume Five. The story takes place in a fictional Eas 69Reads8.2Score—Shelves
6. 406 强 Forced Love! The Regent Princess Consort Schemes to Claim the Male Lead 强制爱！摄政皇太女她巧取豪夺男主后 Nan Su南溯Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted She was the most audacious crown princess in the Sheng Kingdom, wanton and ruthless, feared by all. Then one day, strange words suddenly drifted across her vision. [Holy crap! This unhinged villainess is still flirting with the male lead? Once he gets his identity back, he’ll destroy your kingdom first!] [Run, Crown Princess! If you don’t stop now, they’ll turn you into a human swine!] Lin Zhixu: ??? It turned out she was the vicious villainess in a novel, and the Shadow Guard commander she had 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The title caught my eye, and the story captivated me [licking screen][OK]. Lin Zhixu is the "vicious villain," the Crown Princess, arrogant and mad, but suddenly I saw spoilers in the comments: the Shadow Guard she flirted with is actually the Crown Prince of the enemy country that will destroy her nation! According to the script, she will be turned into a human and die a gruesome death. She directly "strikes first"! She uses a folding fan to lift the male lead's chin, saying "You are my dog," turning forced love into a counterattack. The most amazing part is the male lead, Fu Xingjian, who goes from being a "revenge tool" to "self-conquering into a loyal dog." The scene where he holds the tiger tally and begs to become the Crown Prince's consort drove the comments crazy—what was supposed to be a tragic story turned into a satisfying drama of a mad heroine taming a yandere male lead?

7. 407 纨 The Playboy Heir's Substitute Bride, the Miracle Doctor 纨绔世子的替嫁医妃 Wan Changru, Who Loves Vegetarian Pork Floss爱吃素香松的万长儒33k WordsCompleted The Spoiled Young Lord's Substitute Bride and Physician 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The supporting character Mo Jiu didn't say more than ten sentences from beginning to end, but every time he drew his sword, he looked incredibly cool. This kind of taciturn bodyguard really appeals to me.

8. 408 恶 After the Wicked Woman Betrayed Her Foolishly Kind Husband 恶毒女背叛傻子老好人夫君后 Yogurt Lover酸奶爱好者Ancient Romance482k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Lou Jiyue was rescued from a trafficker by the simple-minded Jin Duqiu. Who knew the fool would stubbornly insist she become his wife and bear his children? Lou Jiyue not only failed to appreciate his kindness, she was also mercenary and status-conscious. Taking advantage of his love for her, she threw her weight around at home every day, making him work from dawn till dusk to earn money while she lived a pampered life, never lifting a finger. By day, the fool obeyed her in 20.1kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves

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   There's no saintly protagonist, no forced happy endings, and a beautiful and shrewd female lead paired with a seemingly gentle but ruthless husband. It's a story that begins with gratitude and is rewritten by betrayal, making it incredibly fresh.

9. 409 替 A Match Made in Heaven: The Court's Shifting Tides 替嫁良缘之朝堂覆雨翻云录 Gentleman Xiao Yu君子小俞Ancient Romance214k WordsCompleted Historical political intrigue + martial heroes + two couples, all strong and devoted + no rebirth, transmigration, System, or golden fingers + marriage before love + exclusive devotion + satisfying wish fulfillment In the fictional ancient kingdom of Cheng, Duanmu Zimo, the General's daughter, disguises herself as a man and marries the Prime Minister's daughter in her elder brother's place, hoping to keep their family from being implicated after he flees an arranged marriage. Meanwhile, Murong 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Jianghu + Imperial Court

10. 410 殿 Your Highness, Your Assassin Has Saved Someone Again! 殿下，你家杀手又救人了！ Yao Qianling妖千灵Ancient Romance826k WordsOngoing The manhua adaptation is out [Gap Moe Assassin] [Useless Poor Prince] [Ensemble Cast of Total Goofballs] [Ridiculous Sweet Romance] [Court Intrigue and the Martial World] I'm Junlin, the poorest prince in the whole capital. She's Yinyin, the dumbest assassin in the whole martial world. She planned to kill me for the bounty, but I talked her into becoming my personal bodyguard instead. From then on, my life was safe, but my blood pressure and debt levels were both out of control. "Your Highness, 4.9kReads9.4Score445Shelves

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    I absolutely love the trope of an arrogant, growing prince paired with a naive assassin heroine! The heroine initially wanted to take the prince's bounty, but ended up being tricked into protecting him. She uses whatever she picks up as weapons to overcome obstacles. It's a sweet and romantic story with a touch of political intrigue, without any exaggerated tropes—it's a really enjoyable read! [Kissing emojis]

11. 411 羌 Qianghai Romance: The Iron-Blooded Legend of a Slave and a Spirit Tiger 羌海情缘奴隶与灵虎的铁血传奇 Just a Potato Farmer一介薯生Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted “Crack!” A bolt of thunder struck, and the character “Wang” on the palace plaque became “Tu.” Was it fate, or coincidence? A great calamity is coming. Heaven's will cuts like a blade. Who will rule the tides of fate? A black-robed immortal suddenly opened his eyes. A spirit tiger roared at the sky, and a pillar of light shot upward. His country in ruins and his family lost, this child of a fireball survived against all odds. What thrilling adventures did he experience? What unknown secrets lie b 1.4kReads9.5Score100Shelves

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    I just recommended a fantasy romance novel about rebirth, but I can't find it anymore.

12. 412 野 Wild Lilies Bloom in Spring Too 【野百合也有春天】 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Two Female Leads114k WordsCompleted Important note in advance: This is not a story with two female leads! The platform settings are wrong! The male and female leads are devoted to each other, with absolutely no divided loyalties! As Zhou Xiaoyu looked at the profound sorrow in Song Chuyu’s eyes, she realized with absolute clarity that he still hadn’t moved on. That girl, Cen Baihe, had long since taken root in the softest part of his heart like the most tenacious vine, bound to him by blood and impossible to tear away. At that mom 74Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Beautiful as she was, she traveled with her ailing mother to the bustling capital. The engagement, once a dreamlike illusion, had long lost its meaning, and she resolutely broke it off. She thought the matter was settled, but unexpectedly, her fiancé arrived at her door, his face full of displeasure. He slightly raised his chin, his eyes revealing disdain and anger, and said, "What, do you think my status as a close minister of the Emperor and Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is insufficient to match you? Hmph, you, from a fallen family, think you can break off an engagement so easily!"

13. 413 逍 Carefree Adventures in Great Zhou 逍遥闯大周 Carefree Yongle逍遥永乐Historical204k WordsOngoing Alternate history + Multiple heroines + Passionate warfare + Humor After a painful breakup, Qin Yufeng, a master's graduate from Nanjing University, accidentally fell into a river. Along with Su Yuran, a master's graduate from Tokyo University, he transmigrated to the Great Zhou and became a carefree young attendant in the Song household. In the end, he went from “a farm boy at dawn” to “a courtier in the emperor's hall by dusk”... “Once you've seen the vast ocean, no other water will do. Once y 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traveling back to ancient times to fall in love [smirk]

14. 414 夏 Xia Suofangyan 夏锁芳妍 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted His father, the Marquis of Pingnan, has been sentenced to death, his mother, Commandery Princess Haiyan, is under house arrest, and he has been banished to a remote land. Does their marriage contract still stand? She breaks off their engagement when he falls on hard times. Is she kicking him while he's down, or does she have her reasons? To escape the royal marriage bestowed upon her by fate, she accompanies a princess to a distant land as a bride. Amid boundless snowy plains, Eagle Sorrow Ravin 9Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 415 被 After My Sect Tore Out My Heart and Drained My Blood, I Became a Demon on the Spot 被师门掏心放血后，我原地成魔 Watching the Girls from the Wall坐在壁上观姑娘Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Angst + Strong Female Lead + Revenge + Cultivation + A Chain of Cause and Effect] The soul-nourishing jade shattered, and out came a “me” who had stolen someone else's place? Luo Li returned with half a broken jade pendant and tore away Ye Qingqing's mask. You stole my royal status and my place in the sect. You even killed the person who saved my life and harmed my loyal servant of ten thousand years! When the brand of “monster” was seared into her heart, and a contract of “until death do us pa 404Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    The pork lard on the butcher's stall was still sizzling, and I was clutching a coin covered in bits of meat when someone suddenly blocked my way. Looking up, I saw a well-dressed man staring at me like a hungry wolf eyeing a piece of meat. "Xiao Wu, is that you?" His voice trembled, as if he'd seen a ghost. I shoved him aside; this guy must be out of his mind! "A good dog doesn't block the way!" I said, grabbing my butcher's knife and rushing towards the restaurant. That bastard who ate and dashed was still hiding inside; I'd find him today! After a chaotic scene, I finally stuffed the coin into my pocket. Just as I returned to the butcher's stall, that strange man followed me again. Without looking up, I wiped the counter: "Sold out, come back tomorrow." But he wouldn't give up, chasing after me to ask my name. I sneered; I'd seen plenty of these lecherous men. "Look at you, all dressed up, you're nothing but a playboy, a scumbag." He turned and walked away, cursing his bad luck inwardly. Who knew this madman would actually chase him to my doorstep! Old Mrs. Wang from next door threw a basin of dirty water at him, glaring at him, "Don't mess with our Xiao Wu!" I hid behind the door, eavesdropping. I heard the strange man pull out a jade pendant, lying that his name was Luo Huaiqiu, and that he was looking for his sister. Old Mrs. Wang actually believed his lies and led him into the house. I leaned against the wall, eavesdropping, and when I heard the name "Luo Li," my hand trembled, my nails scratching the mud wall with a harsh sound. Memories from three years ago suddenly surged back. A fire burned half the sky red, and as my mother pushed me into the cellar, I clung tightly to her sleeve: "Mother, I'm scared..." Her tears dripped onto the back of my hand, burning hot: "Xiao Wu, run, go find your brother..." Later, I escaped, but I could never find my way home again. I dared not use my real name, fearing my enemies would discover it, so I said I was the fifth child, and everyone called me Xiao Wu (Little Fifth). Every day after selling the meat, I ate cornbread with pickled vegetables, and shared the remaining pig offal with the villagers. They saved me; I had to remember their kindness. Lost in thought, I heard a knock at the door. Aunt Wang's loud voice rang out: "Xiao Wu, come out and see your brother!" I flung open the door, a blast of cold air hitting my neck, making me shiver. The man who called himself "brother" stood in the moonlight, his eager eyes making my heart race. "Xiao Wu, I am your brother," he said hoarsely, as if he had been holding back for a long time. A sudden surge of anger welled up inside me, and I slammed the door shut, sending dust and debris flying. What brother? I haven't had a home in ages! But when I turned and touched the jade pendant in my bosom, the one my mother had left me, engraved with the character "Li" (璃), now burned a sharp pain in my heart. There was no sound outside the door. I peered through the crack and only saw his back disappear into the alleyway. A night breeze blew, and the butcher's knife on the chopping board swayed gently. The blade reflected my blurry face, so much like the little girl my mother used to describe, the one who always hid behind her brother when she was little. But now, I'm just a butcher, Xiao Wu; nobody needs me as their little sister.

16. 416 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 misunderstandings are avoided, only tacit understandings of mutual exploitation prevail. The female lead's cheat ability is captivating: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Flying kiss]

17. 417 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves
18. 418 将 The General Wants to Overstep His Bounds Every Day! 将军日日想以下犯上！ Butterfly Loves Kou蝶恋蔻Ancient Romance171k WordsCompleted [War God General vs. Marquis's Legitimate Daughter] [Take by Force] [Both Devoted] Jiang Xun, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Jingyuan, is forced to marry Prince Qi, who already has three wives and four concubines, to protect her family's interests. Little does she know that Xiao Qingjue, born into a family of military generals and undefeated on the battlefield, is hailed by the people as the “Ever-Victorious General.” He fell in love with her at first sight five years ago and has admi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please, please take a look!

19. 419 从 From an Ancient Tomb to the Battlefield: The Shadow Guard and the Prince Both Fall for Me 从古墓穿越战场暗卫和王爷双沦陷 Chang Xian昌昍Ancient Romance284k WordsCompleted [Transported with a pocket dimension + invincible heartthrob + male rivalry + doting husband + sweet and bittersweet romance] Mi Jun had the same dream from childhood: in a tomb chamber stood a dragon-patterned stone coffin containing a dead man. Every time she tried to get a clear look at his face, she woke up. After Mi Jun’s family moved into a new villa, another scene appeared in her dreams. Along with the dead man, she saw someone covered in blood. Not long afterward, her parents died in a c 215Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    The first part is sweet at first, then heartbreaking, sure to bring you to tears. The second part is delicate and lingering, spanning past and present lives, with unwavering devotion until death.

20. 420 还 Return My Divine Bones 还我神骨 Chang Xian昌昍Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Beautiful heroine’s stunning comeback + angsty romances with immortal men and mortals + transmigration and fantasy + alternate-world imagination + one couple across three lifetimes] Her boyfriend is left in a vegetative state after an accident, but his soul enters the body of someone in another world. A guardian spirit appears and guides the heroine on a journey to transmigrate and find his soul. As time passes, she discovers that her boyfriend’s coma and her own transmigration are part of a co —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 421 宰 Chancellor, Give Me Back My Body! 宰相大人，还朕的身子！ I'm Shameless and Proud我猥琐我自豪Eastern Fantasy301k WordsCompleted As a woman from the twenty-first century, An Yuezhi would never let anyone else decide whom she married. Through her own cleverness, she won the freedom to choose her marriage and became the only female official in the dynasty, even rising to the high position of chancellor. She had planned to live a quiet life, but then she switched bodies with the new emperor!!! Wait, what?! Transmigration is already bizarre enough, and now you’re swapping souls too! Author, you’ve gone way beyond the syllabus 741Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Novel and interesting, this book is a must-read for those looking for something to read! It's refreshing and eye-opening! ✨️

22. 422 深 Layers of Resentment in the Deep Palace 深宫怨几重 Shangguan Xuan'er上官轩儿Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted In this mortal world, in the imperial palace, in the mansions of the wealthy, how much love has gone unreturned and turned into bone-deep hatred? The tangled passions and heartbreak of so many men and women have all vanished into the mists of history. 818Reads—Score101Shelves

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    He glanced at me, then reached out and pinched my chin: "Chen Wanyin, you'd better behave yourself. Your sister doesn't know what's good for her; I hope you'll be smarter." I blinked, smiling obediently: "Of course I'm smart." I'll be smart enough that you won't even know how you died. (19)

23. 423 天 The Guardian Angel of Heaven 天堂的使者之守护 Jing Ran i敬燃iModern Romance459k WordsOngoing Jiang Xiaolan and Hu Bin adopted sixteen orphans: twelve girls and four boys. This novel follows the everyday lives of this big family as its members grow up, covering marriage, love, work, careers, and all the ordinary things in life. Love and being loved, hardship, growth, protection, support, and redemption. This book has no grand central theme, and it is not a feel-good transmigration story full of extraordinary people and events. It is a realistic story rooted in everyday life. Love is its 1Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 424 于 Yu Jing, County Magistrate on the Frontier 于璟之边疆县令 Jing Ran i敬燃iHistorical502k WordsOngoing A common man takes office and bravely heads to a remote frontier. His wife plans and advises, while the women around him are strong warriors. He wins the people’s hearts and earns the support of righteous men. Using his wits, he outmaneuvers the local chieftains, bringing peace to the people and prosperity to trade. As goods abound and the people grow wealthy, Han and non-Han communities live in harmony. Together, the various peoples govern the borderlands and build a shared future. 36Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 425 他 He Ended Up at a Widow's House 他穿到了寡妇家 Northern Snow Hut北方雪屋Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted Because of the wicked eldest uncle’s scheme, the original Wen Liang inexplicably died in a widow’s bed. Wen Liang from the apocalypse happened to transmigrate into his body, beat up the widow, then went back and gave the Wen family a thorough beating. But the people at the Wen family’s old home were like vampires, setting their sights on Wen Liang’s family. Later, the original’s younger sister, Wen Yu, was also framed by the eldest uncle and the widow, forced to become someone’s concubine, and d 2.9kReads—Score177Shelves

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    Once you start reading, you won't want to stop.

26. 426 冷 The Stone-Faced General Dotes on Her Relentlessly, While the Mystic Expert Does as She Pleases 冷面将军拼命宠，玄学大佬横着走 Xu Xu Tang Qing许许唐倾Ancient Romance368k WordsOngoing [Borrowed body + family intrigue + political scheming + satisfying revenge + ghost hunting + equally matched couple] After borrowing a body, she became a good-for-nothing legitimate daughter everyone could bully! She laughed. “If I don't stand up for myself, you'll all forget who's the legitimate eldest daughter of this household!” Her sweet-faced stepmother trembled. “Could she have learned the truth?” Her wicked younger sister questioned her. “She dared to fight back? Is she crazy, or possesse 37Reads—Score104Shelves

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    Tired of the same old domestic power struggle stories? Give this one a try. It incorporates a lot of metaphysical elements, featuring haunted houses, murders caused by evil spirits, and the heroine who steps in to resolve them while uncovering the conspiracy within the mansion. The plot is anything but monotonous and boring.

27. 427 女 A Woman in a Man's Body, and I'm Drop-Dead Gorgeous! 女穿男，我美翻了！ Northern Snow Hut北方雪屋Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted Wu Songmei, a modern military doctor, fell asleep from exhaustion after performing an operation for someone in her unit. When she woke up, she discovered that she had transmigrated to the Dayu Dynasty and into the body of Wu Songbai, a young general who had been unconscious on the front lines for three days. She was delighted to have changed from a woman into a man, but she was poisoned with a deadly toxin and badly wounded. Then the little orb in her spatial dimension gave her an antidote and a 544Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 428 键 Yang Tinghe on the Keyboard 键盘上的杨廷和 Little Bao Is So Nice小宝很奈斯Historical481k WordsCompleted [Yang Tinghe | Male-Centered Lead | Historical Epic | Romance and Marriage | Political Intrigue] Yang Tinghe, grand secretary of the Ming dynasty, recounts his romantic and political adventures in modern language, with a playful take on his own life. [Matchmaking Trip to Yunnan] Help Mu Cong put down the Xundian rebellion and bring the region under direct administration. [Wedding Night] My concubine climbed into my bed... [The Truth About Grain Transport] Men and women alike are beheaded. [The 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A first-person narrative masterpiece written by a top-tier literature PhD from a 985 university, depicting the love and marriage of a high-ranking official, including both heterosexual and homosexual relationships, with impeccably positive values. Who knew historical romance could be written like this? Absolutely a brilliant masterpiece! [Thumbs up]

29. 429 男 A Man's Unusual Life as a Woman 男穿女的别样人生 Northern Snow Hut北方雪屋Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted Xia Hongyang, a modern martial arts instructor, got drunk and transmigrated into the body of Xia Hong, a woman with the same surname but a different name. The tragic part was that he had ended up in a beautiful woman's body. Even more absurdly, he transmigrated right onto a bridal bed on her wedding night. Frustrated and lost, he had no idea what to do. He tried to fight fate, but reality got the better of him. In the end, he could only give in and accept his circumstances, settling down to live 1.4kReads—Score108Shelves
30. 430 凤 Phoenix Feather Flame 凤羽焰 Leisurely Grapes悠闲葡萄Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted In the Great Yue Kingdom, the imperial harem is filled with beautiful women. Xiao Yin, a palace maid, is appointed a Lady of the Imperial Bedchamber, but before she can be summoned to the emperor, the jealous empress has her banished to the Cold Palace. From then on, she goes hungry and teeters on the brink of death. By chance, she obtains a multicolored phoenix feather, which grants her incredible fortune and lets her defy fate. Trapped in the brutal struggles of the palace, she has no choice b 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The beginning of this book is a bit heartbreaking, but it gets better and better as it goes on. The only downside is that it doesn't have a cover.

31. 431 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 40.9kReads9.6Score710Shelves

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    The imagination of the ancients!

32. 432 三 Three Feet of Spring 三尺春【王嘉懋、李十七主演 短剧同名原著小说热播中！！！】 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted The captivating beauty Li Shuwan, whose background is shrouded in mystery × the aloof, proud General Li Fengyuan, hard-mouthed but soft-hearted Ancient romance + premium novel + one-on-one romance + both leads' first love + sweet romance + mutual devotion + palace intrigue + simmering tension + secret crush + age gap + reunion after years apart When she was seven, Li Shuwan was brought back from the countryside to the General's Mansion, becoming Li Fengyuan's relative in name only. Knowing her 21.4kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    This book is seriously amazing! [Admiration][Admiration] It's super good and finished. The male and female leads live in a prestigious family. The male lead initially dislikes the female lead, who moves in as his illegitimate sister, but later they become somewhat dependent on each other and develop feelings for one another. Soon after, the male lead goes to war, and when he returns a few years later, he's in a terrible situation. The female lead points at the male lead and tells the crown prince, "Crown Prince, he glared at me!" Hahaha, it's super good. It's full of ambiguity and tension. The male lead is furious! It's so good!

33. 433 海 Begonias in Ashes: Reborn to Captivate the Emperor 海棠烬：重生惑君心 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Ancient Romance30k WordsCompleted Begonia in Ashes: Reborn to Captivate the Emperor —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Nice!!!!

34. 434 江 The Jianghu’s Ultimate Nepotism Hire: I Rule with My Senior Brothers at My Side 江湖最强关系户，我靠师兄横着走 Longing for Osmanthus Wine欲饮桂花酿Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted (Ladies, this one ends abruptly! Don’t read it, don’t read it, don’t read it! Please!) [Childhood Sweethearts + Growing Up Together + Sweet on the Outside, Dark Within + Ensemble Cast] Corrupt officials hold sway, and both the jianghu and the imperial court are caught in a crisis. A band of young warriors, each driven by their own convictions, come together for the greater good of their country and people. Some seek the Way through the sword, cutting down every villain; some use their wits to se 228Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Warm and comforting, a sweet love story, it's a pleasure to watch.

35. 435 错 Wronged by Linlang 错琳琅 Jiaojiao Jiaojiāo娇娇椒椒Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted [Multiple male leads + classical court intrigue + unconventional romance]: The palace power struggles are brain-teasing, the romance refuses to follow the usual script, and the heroine is no silly, naive sweetheart. The heroine’s emotional journey is complete, from “seeking love” to “loving herself.” Princess Li Zhaotang of Jingzhao was born into luxury and raised behind vermilion palace walls. Married to a gentle, refined consort, she finds life too long and love too bland. At a tavern, she 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese Romance

36. 436 缘 It Was You All Along, and It Will Always Be You 缘来是你，缘尽皆是你 Robin and Spring知更鸟与春天Ancient Romance307k WordsOngoing In the modern world, she agonized too much over whether love was real and longed too much for others to give her love. Every bit of independence she had was something she had forced herself to learn. By chance, she continued someone else’s life and gained a superpower no ordinary person possessed. One day, she met a man, but the whole world tried to keep them apart. She didn’t understand, and neither did he. She hated rainy days, but later, every time it rained, he was there to hold an umbrella —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A long novel. A contemporary romance set in ancient times, featuring an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. It's a sweet story, a tale of palace intrigue and domestic power struggles, and the growth diary of a legitimate daughter. Currently, it has 210,000 words. You can add it to your bookshelf now. It's a fast-paced, enjoyable read, mainly focusing on the female protagonist's struggles within her own household after marriage; palace intrigue is a small part. Hopefully, those who enjoy this type of book will take a look.

37. 437 家 The Young Princess in My Household 家有王妃初长成 Mo Zibai墨子白Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted Prince Chu is feeling rather aggrieved. Other men marry beautiful young brides, but he’s been saddled with a little girl. Worse still, he has won countless battles and made his fearsome name known throughout the Nine Provinces. The people call him the God of Slaughter, and even the emperor gives him a wide berth. Yet his own princess consort dares to slap the table and yell at him: “If you don’t behave, I’ll beat you!” 2.6kReads8.9Score253Shelves

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    Ancient romance novels captivate countless readers with their unique charm. When you're experiencing a reading slump, why not try reading these classic works and find solace in the world of antiquity?

38. 438 攀 She Regretted Climbing into the Brocade Guard's Favor 攀上锦衣卫后，她后悔了 Xiao Yan萧嫣Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A cold-faced but warm-hearted Embroidered Uniform Guard ✘ a sweet and beautiful heroine, female lead is not a virgin, deliberate seduction ✘ clear-headed surrender, romance-focused, fateful encounter, devoted love, sweet romance, not a strong female lead, set in a fictional dynasty similar to the Ming] Xia Yue was kept as a concubine by the salt smuggler Shen Yan for half a year. She escaped four times, and each time he caught her and brought her back. To free herself from this life, she set h 12Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    Xia Yue was imprisoned as a concubine by salt smuggler Shen Yan for half a year, escaping four times but being caught each time. To break free, she set her sights on Ji Heng, the new guard at the Shen residence. She mistook him for a young swordsman, unaware that he was a member of the Imperial Guard investigating a case. She seduced him first, but when his identity was revealed, she let go first: "We're not suitable." He laughed self-deprecatingly: "So… I misunderstood." It wasn't until he escorted her to the capital that he learned she had a devoted fiancé waiting for her. Ji Heng, enraged, laughed coldly: "Yue Niang, you want to marry him? Only if I die!" A cold-faced but warm-hearted Imperial Guard × a delicate and beautiful female protagonist, deliberate seduction × lucid surrender. A good read if you're looking for something to read.

39. 439 她 She’s Soft-Waisted and Playful, and the Chaste Imperial Uncle Bewitches Her Every Day 她腰软灵趣，禁欲皇叔日日勾心魂 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Word has it that Prince Rong has specifically asked to marry the Taifu’s infatuated legitimate daughter. The whole city says it’s downright shocking! Just a few months ago, hadn’t Prince Rong threatened to kill that lovesick fool? At the Taifu’s residence, a certain lovestruck young woman looks at a room full of betrothal gifts and pulls a long face. “Someone, please! Can you send all this back?” The noble young ladies of the capital burst out swearing. “Have some shame, will you?” 19.2kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves
40. 440 一 I Transmigrated and Became the Beloved Bride of a Crippled Marquis 一朝穿越，替嫁残侯成团宠 Chen Jiu辰九Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + medical skills + marriage before love + two strong leads who dote on each other + suspense and court intrigue] Shen Qingci, a top surgeon, transmigrates into the body of a bride forced into a marriage swap. She becomes the new bride meant to bring good fortune to Xiao Yan, the blind and crippled Marquis of Dingbei. On their wedding night, she takes his pulse and immediately sees through it: “My lord, you’ve been poisoned. Someone wants to keep you in darkness forever 116Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 441 卿 My Beloved, Through Every Dawn and Dusk 卿是朝朝暮暮 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Shen Yunshu studied archaeology and had been working for just two years. She loved history, and her favorite dynasty was the Rong Dynasty. A few days ago, she had read an unofficial history of the Rong Dynasty's royal family. Little did she expect that after falling asleep, she would wake up in the Rong Dynasty, sent there by the heavens, as Shen Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family of Prince Zhenbei's residence. She had transmigrated to her favorite dynasty and become a descendant 24.4kReads9.4Score3kShelves
42. 442 半 Those Lips Have Kissed Countless Men, How Could They Deserve a Top Scholar Like Me? 半点朱唇万客尝，怎配我这状元郎 XH Classmate LiuXH刘同学Ancient Romance229k WordsOngoing [World's End + Journey + Growth + Responsibility] A great wizard foretold that in fifteen years, all life would be laid to waste. Only the Broken-Mirror Martial God could save the world and become a miracle. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    💐💐The pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance with its tragic elements! Everyone is just putting on an act, but one person actually falls in love. You'll be completely immersed while watching, and the impact is incredible. Highly recommended!

43. 443 摄 The Regent Princess Consort Plays by No Rules 摄政王妃不讲武德 Yue Miao月淼Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted A modern mercenary queen transmigrates into the body of Mu Jiuxi, the eldest daughter of a general's household. First, she's falsely accused of adultery and nearly thrown into a pig cage. Then the Prince Regent breaks off their engagement and ruins her reputation. Everyone expects the young lady to become a laughingstock, but she doesn't bat an eye. She tears apart fake sweethearts, puts snobbish social climbers in their place, crushes scheming jerks, and captures a male assassin alive. With all 1.9kReads9.3Score509Shelves
44. 444 偏 The Obsessive Hunter Coaxes Me to Have His Babies Every Day 偏执猎户每天哄我生崽崽 Sour Apricot杏儿酸Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Mu Jiuyue, an inheritor of ancient Chinese medicine, transmigrates into the body of a jinx who has been married off several times and supposedly killed three husbands. Her current husband is a hunter with a twisted, possessive nature. He broke both legs, was rejected by his betrothed, and was thrown out by his parents and brothers. Faced with a man who wears a gloomy expression all day and a dilapidated house with nothing in it, Mu Jiuyue quietly rolls up her sleeves and gets to work. She unlock 8.8kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
45. 445 皇 The Royal Family’s Cherished Daughter-in-Law: The Emperor and Empress Are Shipping Themselves 皇家宠媳：帝后嗑CP啦 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + no transmigration or rebirth + alternate history + one-on-one romance + sweet and doting + childhood sweethearts] [Gentle, resilient beauty VS cool, composed Crown Prince] Just three months after Mu Shuangyin's birth mother passed away, Chancellor Mu took a second wife. The new madam brought a son and a daughter into the household. They were said to be the Chancellor's children, and even more remarkably, the twins had been born ab 18.1kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves
46. 446 皇 Goodbye, Your Majesty! I'm Taking the Beauty and the Imperial Physician with Me 皇上拜拜，美人和太医我都带走啦 Warm North Wind暖和北风Ancient Romance251k WordsCompleted [Female lead transmigrates + male lead transmigrates (no CP) + no golden finger + clear-headed female lead with a strong inner core who doesn’t compete for the emperor’s favor + joins several consorts in building a career] One is Bai Wan, a modern police detective who transmigrates into the ancient Great Zhao imperial palace as Wan Beauty, a neglected consort. One is Shi Jing, a palace maid who grew up in the Great Zhao palace and, for some reason, was taken in by the emperor as Jing Beauty, a 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Give this a try, you won't regret it. If you like melodramatic stories, then disregard what I said.

47. 447 待 Awaiting the Official Who Paints Plum Blossoms in Winter Snow 待得冬雪画梅官 Le Getu勒革兔Modern Romance247k WordsCompleted The most romantic meeting is “love at first sight.” First verse: a strand of hair, a flower in her hairpin, and the beauty lifts her veil. Second verse: a piece of embroidery, a cup of wine, and the young gentleman's hand trembles. Zhang Meiguan is a balding young man with an advanced degree. His love life and career have both hit rock bottom. Hoping to turn things around by getting a secure public-sector job, he fails time and again. After finding a toupee, everything starts going his way, unti 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A balding, middle-aged man, repeatedly failing civil service exams and experiencing relationship troubles, turned his life around with a wig.

48. 448 山 Before the Camellias Fade 山茶未谢时 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Ancient Romance235k WordsCompleted In his previous life, he lost the woman he loved. In this life, he plans every step with care. Three years after his beloved wife, Jiang Yurou, died of illness, Chu Jin, heir to the Marquis of Dingyuan, is unexpectedly reborn in the time before she married. Carrying the memories of his previous life, he vows to protect her, spare her pain and sorrow, and give her the very best love this world has to offer. Jiang Yurou thinks this young lord is acting very strangely. The first time they meet, he 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They're all ancient sayings!

49. 449 被 Struck by Lightning, the Hilarious Princess Consort Gets Too Big for Her Boots 被雷劈后，沙雕王妃太嚣张 Zheng Luoli郑洛梨Ancient Romance97k WordsOngoing After countless trials between life and death, she finally understood one thing: My fate is mine to command, not Heaven's. Whether I live or die is up to me! Male lead: My world became different because of you. Female lead: Because of you, I believe love exists. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is from the future who travels through time to ancient times to save humanity. There, she becomes a vegetable, but upon waking, she's a princess and finds true love... A lighthearted, funny, and sweet story—you deserve to read it! [Eating popcorn] It's so sweet it'll kill you! [Heart]

50. 450 这 This Assassin Is a Hopeless Romantic 这个杀手，恋爱脑 Little Forest Whale森森小鲸鱼Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Secret identity + Marriage first, love later + Second chance at love + The husband’s arduous pursuit + Fleeing while pregnant No palace intrigue + Mystery and deduction Money-loving, looks-obsessed assassin vs. aloof, scheming, jealous king Tao Shiyi would do anything for money. She married a useless prince for two bags of gold leaves. Seduced by his good looks, she boarded the wrong ship and nearly lost her life several times. She had no idea he saw her as nothing more than a disposable pawn. 11Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    ✨I've been following this relatively obscure ancient-style romance novel, and I absolutely love the female lead. She's beautiful, strong, and tragically unlucky, but she's undeniably powerful. In the early stages, she's ruthless towards the male lead. It's a suspenseful mystery, and very enjoyable!

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