Looking for Ancient-Era Romance Novels 求古代言情小说

1. 201 白 The Moonlight Beloveds Are Reborn Twice, Storming the Imperial Academy to Change Their Fate 白月光双重生，杀入国子监改命 Flying Pearl飞天珠Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn, Lu Zhiyun and her cousin Hu Qingjia vow to change their family’s fate. In their previous lives, the Hu family lost all its sons, and Qingjia disguised herself as a man to defend the border. The Lu family had no legitimate sons, leaving the sisters with bleak futures. After being widowed, Lu Zhiyun went into business and sent supplies to Qingjia. They gave everything for their country and family, yet watched most of their loved ones die. After being reborn, the two use a secret techni 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is quite good. Although it's an ancient romance novel, it also features personal growth, and the setting is very different.

2. 202 黄 A Dream of Bianjing, Brief as a Pillow’s Embrace 黄粱一枕汴京梦 baby Orangebaby橙Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted [No promise of exclusive devotion] [Winning the Emperor’s Heart: Zhao Kuangyin] Whether he’s Zhao Yuanlang, roaming the martial world with his coiling dragon staff and undefeated under heaven, or Zhao Kuangyin, seated on the throne in all his imperial glory, he is the one I love. Same series: Transmigrate to the Three Kingdoms and Captivate the Emperor It’s So Hard to Be a Beautiful Temptress 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates to a chaotic era and meets Zhao Kuangyin, the future emperor of the Song Dynasty. They fall in love, but through a series of unexpected events, she marries Li Jing, the ruler of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and witnesses its rise and fall firsthand. This is an ancient romance/transmigration/palace intrigue story. The main plot is engaging, and the author is meticulous, explaining every aspect clearly. It's truly a super good read!

3. 203 穿 Beast World Transmigration: Bound to a Childbearing System 穿越兽世：绑定生子系统 Yun Yun Yi Yun云云亦芸Ancient Romance869k WordsCompleted [A heroine who has children + No fixed male lead] After starving to death following five years of survival in the apocalypse, Bai Yingying transmigrates to a beastfolk continent where females are scarce. But she becomes a physically frail female rabbit beastfolk with low fertility, blamed for the deaths of her entire family. On the day of her coming-of-age ceremony, she’s about to be sent to the female den and turned into a tool for the tribe’s males to vent their desires. To survive, she can on 12.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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   It's absolutely fantastic! The content is clear and engaging. The writing is superb, the story is fresh, and the descriptions are detailed. It's vivid and unpredictable. Five stars! Definitely worth reading.

4. 204 大 Senior Sister: I Never Knew I Was the Sect's Beloved One 大师姐：我竟是宗门白月光 Si Niannian泗年年15k WordsCompleted Eldest Senior Sister: I Turned Out to Be the Sect's White Moonlight 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Attention][Attention] The female lead is the original female lead who was expelled from the sect after her luck and the male lead were stolen by the transmigrated junior sister. Later, she takes revenge and slaps the faces of the aloof and dull female lead and the arrogant male lead.

5. 205 只 I Only Want to Play Matchmaker, but the Ice-Cold Imperial Preceptor Won’t Leave Me Alone! 只想当红娘，国师缠着我不放！ Purely Sleepy纯困Ancient Romance147k WordsOngoing [1v1 Pure Love] [Mutual Devotion] [Sweet Romance] [Happy Ending] [Two Couples] [Optimistic, Radiant Young Dollmaker x Dark, Scheming Puppet-Making Imperial Preceptor] [Bold, Flirtatious Princess x Ice-Cold, Jealous Minister] The main couple love each other unconditionally, and both are at the peak of their power. An episodic story where the main cast fights monsters and completes missions. Shen Tang, a dollmaker who had just graduated from college and started her own business, worked herself to 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The writing is excellent and easy to read; sometimes you find yourself drawn into the story without even realizing it.

6. 206 他 He Cast Me Aside Like Trash 他弃我如敝履 The Bai Family's Little Sweetheart白家的小可爱Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted He Cast Me Aside Like I Was Worthless 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You could try these two books. The author's writing is excellent, but it's a real shame that it's been overlooked due to the limited readership on this platform.

7. 207 鸿 The Lofty Branch of Hongwu 鸿梧高枝 Wang Da Kapi王大卡皮Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted !!! The entire novel is being heavily revised!!! Don't read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 208 叹 A Sigh at Our Parting 叹相离 Gu Mengbei顾梦北Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted [Transmigration, the kind where you become the enemy of the whole world.] A sudden car accident turns a genius girl from A University into a princess of the Winged Clan with unusual eyes. She has no memories, and everyone wants to kill her for being a demoness. That would be bad enough, but why does she also come with a fiancé? Boohoo, and he's so handsome. I set my heart on the moon, but the moon wants to destroy my family! “Between this realm and me, which will you choose?” “Su Yanche, just lo 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Time travel, past and present lives!

9. 209 农 The Farmer's Young Stepmother: Making a Fortune as a Merchant with a General's Support 农家小后娘：背靠将军做皇商 Peachy Xiuxiu桃子修修Ancient Romance374k WordsCompleted [Devoted husband + pocket dimension + adorable child] Gu Yu transmigrates with a pocket dimension full of supplies, becoming a “widowed” stepmother in a small village in the Great Liang Dynasty. With the pitiful child her bargain-bin husband took in, she sets out to raise a child and build wealth in ancient times. But just as she's getting used to raising the child, her supposedly long-dead bargain-bin husband returns from the battlefield! And it turns out he's now the Great General Zhenuan of t 157Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   Female lead: Gu Yu Male lead: Gu Minghai The female protagonist initially gains a spatial ability and then keeps dreaming of an extremely impoverished place. She then goes on a buying spree of supplies and inexplicably travels to that place. The male protagonist then returns and takes her to the capital city… This book is sweet with a touch of angst. I think this book is quite good. If you like it, please follow me!

10. 210 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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    No more getting lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, with each element building upon the last, solid characters, and no loose ends. You won't regret jumping in; it's a treasure trove of a book that will leave you wanting more! The plot is fast-paced and exciting, packed with satisfying moments, and the writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! Likable characters, explosive plot, and non-stop entertainment—if you like this genre, don't miss it! [Learned]

11. 211 重 Reborn with Mind-Reading: The Marquis Pretends to Be Frail While Secretly Doting on Her Day and Night 重生读心：侯爷他日夜装弱暗宠 Xue LiL雪里LAncient Romance393k WordsCompleted [HE with both leads devoted only to each other + secret identities + reborn with the ability to read minds + political schemes + past and present lives + mutual devotion] The moment she opened her eyes, Jiang Wei, a princess of the former dynasty, had been reborn in Su Zhenwan's body. Her fiancé, Xie Qizhou, was known throughout the capital as a weak, timid young marquis. But she unexpectedly discovered that she could hear his thoughts. He acted weak and played the coward, then confessed his lov 10Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 212 穿 After Becoming a Peasant Girl, My Manor Can Be Reset Without Limit 穿成农女后，我的庄园能无限重置 Yun Shu云疏Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted When Gu Yan transmigrated, she thought she’d activated Hell Mode. Later, she realized she’d actually activated Easy-Win Mode... And she had an endlessly resetting System Manor and a Merit Mall stocked with everything imaginable. Before she knew it, she had become the darling daughter of the Heavenly Dao in everyone’s eyes. The emperor led the way in earning merits to exchange for divine medicine, while the entire court competed to promote her... 492Reads9.1Score107Shelves

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    This is a historical romance novel combining time travel, a system, and farming elements. It features a main couple, but with minimal romance. The female lead is focused on her career, rational, and not prone to infatuation. Her husband's family is peaceful and harmonious. The plot development is intriguing. The logic is strong! It's truly a fantastic read!!

13. 213 明 Misty Tales of Mingjing 明京烟云 The Dream Has Become Day梦已成昼Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted Top-tier modern actress Ling Wei dies unjustly and transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty during the Yongle era, becoming Lin Wei, an orphan persecuted by her uncle and aunt. Using her modern beauty expertise and quick wit, she fights her way out of a desperate situation. Starting from the bottom of society, she builds a cosmetics brand called Ningxiangyuan, using her unique secret formula for scented balm to gain entry into the circles of the capital's elite. But success brings endless covetous atte —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A top female star transmigrates into the body of an orphan girl in the Ming Dynasty. Using her modern beauty knowledge, she creates "Ningxiangyuan," tears apart her awful relatives, and challenges industry giants! She navigates the complex world of power struggles and business intrigue, using fragrance as her weapon to carve out a bloody path between the commander of the Imperial Guard and the heir of Prince Duan!

14. 214 许 I Pledge You the Azure Clouds and Moon, You Owe Me Blood for My Beauty 许君苍云月，还君红颜血 Silver Sun银色太阳Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted For a hundred years, the land has been divided between north and south, and the fires of war have raged for a thousand miles. The Cangyun River cuts across the Central Plains. Southern Chu holds the fertile lands south of the river, defending itself behind natural barriers; Northern Qi commands the iron cavalry of the north and eyes the whole realm. Humanity has slaughtered its own for a hundred years, leaving rivers of blood, unaware that an even greater catastrophe is brewing in the shadows. I 15Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    If you prefer a deep and complex web of power struggles and intrigues, this book features the grand sacrificial plan devised by the Imperial Advisor Sikong Yue, hidden behind the conflicts between various forces. As the plot unfolds, the conspiracy is gradually revealed, the story's scope expands layer by layer, and foreshadowing is intricately linked.

15. 215 长 The Chang'an Palace Coup: The Prince She Saved Went Mad 长安宫变，她救的王爷疯了 Tuoba Hong of the Eastern Palace东殿的拓跋宏Ancient Romance174k WordsOngoing As a female official, she plots her every move at the court of the Great Yin. Empress Dowager Fu lays a deadly trap, the princes watch like hawks, and Emperor Rui seems gentle but is actually suspicious of everyone. With undercurrents surging through the palace and court, Xiao Xuan is trapped in a dead end, yet plays the pig to eat the tiger and turns the tables against the odds. Chao Shutong enters the dangerous game alone, determined to protect the one she loves. 242Reads6.5Score235Shelves

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    The shadow of a palace coup looms over Chang'an, with various factions of the Dayin Dynasty poised to strike. Empress Dowager Fu lays a trap, the princes each have their own schemes, and Emperor Rui's moods are unpredictable. The female official Chao Shutong meticulously plans her way into the situation to protect her beloved, while Xiao Jue, trapped in a deadly predicament, feigns weakness and awaits his chance to turn the tide.

16. 216 嫡 My Sister Acts as Cool as a Chrysanthemum? I’ll Marry Her Husband Instead! 嫡姐人淡如菊？我改嫁她相公！ Jiu Zhi九枝Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, her elder half-sister was as aloof as a chrysanthemum and refused to seek favor with the imperial family. So her whole family urged me to marry the Heir of Prince An in her place. I became his plaything and eventually died a miserable death in the stable. But my sister and my brothers used my bones as stepping stones to win a reputation for virtue and uprightness. They enjoyed a life of wealth and glory, with a loving father and a filial daughter. Reborn, I returned to find 492Reads7.2Score106Shelves

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    The whole family favors the eldest sister, using the female lead as a stepping stone? After being reborn, the female lead stops pretending and directly steals her eldest sister's happiness!

17. 217 宠 The Sweet and Seductive Concubine Climbs to the Top Through Her Acting! 宠妾又甜又媚，一路靠演上位！ Only Eats Sweet Tangerines只吃甜橘子Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because it just opened, but it'll rise.] [Historical Palace Intrigue + Clear-Headed Heroine Who Isn't Blinded by Love + Exclusive Devotion in the Later Story] One-line summary: Transmigrated into a doomed concubine who dies from the start? She goes on a rampage! Shen Yundai, a small-town exam ace and career-obsessed overachiever, had just gotten a promotion and a raise, reaching the peak of her career. Then she opened her eyes and found herself in the body of a doomed concubin 21.5kReads8.7Score3.4kShelves

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    Shen Yundai, a concubine in the Eastern Palace, was originally a top-tier career woman. After transmigrating, she faced a crisis without flinching. She used her "Huan Xue" (a term referring to the study of palace intrigue) skills to fight her opponents and even used the Crown Prince's strategy to win over the emperor, aiming to become the most favored concubine in the six palaces!

18. 218 重 Reborn, I Become the Prince’s Precious Darling 重生后，我成了王爷的掌中娇 Xi Yao Ji Ya夕瑶吉雅Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she fell in love with the top scholar, only to be betrayed and meet a tragic end. Reborn, she vowed to make them pay! Her feelings for the prince grew ever stronger, until their hearts beat as one. At last, in this life, she found the right person. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From a pitiful woman betrayed to the prince's beloved, every step she took was fraught with challenges. With her frail body, she forged her own path in the treacherous palace. It's truly a remarkable novel, highly recommended!

19. 219 贬 Demote the Wife to a Concubine? The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Wipes Out His Entire Family 贬妻为妾？重生嫡女嘎了他全家 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [Strong female and male leads + both leads' first and only love + satisfying reborn story + nation and family] She was a renowned female war god, formidable in battle and unmatched in strategy. After being reborn in the body of the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household in the Great Yong, whose honor had been besmirched, her supposedly gentle and refined fiancé came to break off their engagement and demote her to a concubine. Every one of her relatives regarded her as a disgrace 28.4kReads9.3Score3.4kShelves

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    A prodigy in the art of incense navigates the machinations of power! The Regent's Consort refuses to be a caged bird; she uses incense as a weapon to resolve crises and brutally eliminate villains. Relying solely on herself, she stands firm at the pinnacle of the court, without depending on anyone else!

20. 220 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 293Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look, a royal decree shattered Qinghuan's childhood romance with the Crown Prince, forcing her to marry the ruthless Prince He, Ning Zechen. The eavesdropping under the pear blossom tree, the maliciously spread rumors, and the dissatisfaction with the arranged marriage all became Qinghuan's sins! The humiliation of her wedding night, the touch of blood, only served to spur her to live! For the sake of the Leng family, she had to live well! A series of bizarre murders drew Qinghuan into the story, and the deaths of others filled her with guilt... Through this shared experience, Ning Zechen rediscovered...

21. 221 别 Don't Call Me Big Brother, Call Me by My Name 别叫哥哥，叫本君名字 Luo Pipi箩痞痞Fantastical Romance497k WordsCompleted She calls him brother, but the young lord has long shaped her into someone who can belong to him alone. She thinks their closeness is just a habit from growing up together, but he crossed the line between siblings long ago. She is the little fox deity hidden away in the young lord's manor for ten years, his little sister Wanyan, whom he raised with his own hands. That night, the golden cage shatters, and blood stains the immortal mountains. The young lord comes through the blood and gathers her 60Reads6.3Score100Shelves

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    This book is well-written and very eye-catching. I was so engrossed in it that I couldn't put it down and wanted to finish it in one go.

22. 222 白 Bai Chengjin 白城烬 Red Convertible Mustang红色敞篷野马Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Fallen Princess × Northern Wei Emperor | Two Powerhouses Plotting for Power | Taking by Force | Dangerous Relationship | Marriage First, Love Later] Helian Nayan was born when Hu Xia was at its height, and grew up as the Helian family fell into decay. She had seen her father, Helian Bobo, build an empire that seemed to reach the heavens. She had also watched her brothers tear at one another amid the empire's very lifeblood. She understood early on that a dynasty was not a family, and kinship w 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a novel worth reading; I'm not exaggerating when I say it's quite good.

23. 223 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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    I'd like two fresh ones!

24. 224 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
25. 225 玲 The Exquisite Hidden Treasure 玲珑藏 Jin Liuyao金六爻Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [Reborn + romance + equally matched leads + comeback + lighthearted comedy] Ye Qiyue grew up in a poor neighborhood. While taking her father’s place on night watch, she stumbles into a political power struggle. Not only does she watch helplessly as her dearest friends and family are killed, but even as she is hacked to pieces, she never gets a clear look at the murderer. After being reborn, she has only three things to do: First, save the most reviled traitor in court and give him a makeover. Se 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-read ancient-style rebirth novel for those experiencing a reading slump! A commoner rises against the tide of imperial power, with love, hate, and political intrigue running parallel. The male and female leads clash and complement each other, offering satisfying revenge and sweet moments that will keep you hooked.

26. 226 师 My Senior Brother Is Always Pretending to Be Well-Behaved 师兄他总在装乖 Lin He麟禾Ancient Romance185k WordsOngoing The scheming senior brother is a master of setting traps, and his slow-witted junior sister takes one step at a time into the trap, falling into the arms of a big bad wolf in sheep's clothing... (The junior sister is in tears, asking for help online: how can she keep her jealous senior brother happy?) —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The senior brother schemes and sets a trap, and the oblivious junior sister foolishly walks right into it! She's just been pulled into the arms of the cunning senior brother, and now she has to coax the jealous senior brother who's about to explode—it's too much!

27. 227 凤 Phoenix Feathers and Frosted Splendor 凤羽霜华 Fu Kuchen扶枯尘Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Heroine × Mad Calamity Star | Fated to Destroy Each Other | Beauty Amid White Bones] That night, at eleven, Fusang huddled amid the sea of corpses and blood in the Duke of Zhenguo’s residence, watching the emperor’s guards nail her grandfather’s head to the walls of Wushan City. “Colluding with the enemy? What a fine accusation!” She swallowed the phoenix blood jade in her throat. Seven years later, a cold, striking beauty carrying poison emerged from Wushan, the mo 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance, strong start, daughter of a military family vs. A cold and aloof hostage prince, super incredibly good-looking 🥰🥰

28. 228 娇 With His Sweet Wife in His Arms, the Cold-Faced Prince Secretly Falls in Love 娇妻在怀，冷面王爷悄悄动凡心 Lu Guiyin路归引Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted A modern policewoman died in an accident while responding to a call to catch criminals, then transmigrated to ancient times. She had been the legitimate daughter abandoned in the countryside. The Bai family brought her back because of a letter ending her engagement. But after the engagement was broken off, an imperial decree ordered her to marry the Seventh Royal Uncle, who was rumored to be volatile and unpredictable. “Talking back to your father violates Great Chu’s law on honoring one’s elder 234Reads9.1Score101Shelves

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    The first three are time-travel stories!!! Sweet romance novels!!! The short stories are all completed!!! 🥰🥰🥰 The last one has two male leads! Full of mystery and crime-solving 🤤🤤🤤

29. 229 重 Reborn Once More, I Won’t Let You Slip Away Again 重活一世，我不会再错过你了 Pure Heart, Clear Melody素心清韵Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + revenge + short story + sweet romance + devoted couple + no angst + no misunderstandings + clear plot + intelligent leads] In her previous life, Su Nuanxi was the unloved legitimate eldest daughter of the Minister of Justice’s household. Blinded for a moment, she trusted the duplicitous Third Prince, advising him and helping him ascend the throne. But the day he achieved his ambition was the day he cast her aside without mercy! In the end, she was used as a bargaining chip to secure b 121Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this historical romance novel. The male and female leads have strong moral values, their romance is incredibly sweet, they're both intelligent, there are no misunderstandings, it's not drawn out, and it's not angsty. A great read!

30. 230 顽 The Mischievous Young Lord's Bride: Bold and Fearless 顽皮世子妃，猖狂又强悍 Lu Guiyin路归引Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Feel-good revenge + sweet romance + strong heroine and hero + scheming heir] Ye Luoqing was a lieutenant colonel in a special forces army unit. She died when an explosion caught her in its blast, only to transmigrate into the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue’s household. Her father doesn’t dote on her, her mother is dead, and her younger siblings bully her every chance they get. Just watch me take down the villains! “My lord, the heir’s wife has run off to the military camp!” Brin 337Reads9.1Score—Shelves
31. 231 一 A Thousand-Gold Gamble: I’m Making the Crown Prince My Live-In Son-in-Law! 一掷千金：太子被我招赘啦了！ Lotus Falls, No Excuses莲落不听解释Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A historical romance with business intrigue and mystery-solving] Su Rongyue, the daughter of Yangzhou's richest family, puts out a notice seeking a husband. And the man who shows up is the Crown Prince? Did they get the wrong person?! But that doesn't matter. After all, she fell in love at first sight, was struck by his breathtaking beauty, and was already thinking up names for their children the very next second! Miss this chance, and it may nev 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, no reincarnation or time travel, plot-driven, worth checking out if you're looking for a good book. It's quite addictive, the kind that gets more and more captivating the more you read...

32. 232 侯 The Cast-Off Marquess’s Wife Returns with Her Child, but the General Steals Them Away 侯门弃妇携子归来，将军他截胡了 Lotus Falls, No Excuses莲落不听解释Ancient Romance119k WordsCompleted Putting scum in their place + face-slapping + running away while pregnant + forced love + one-on-one, both leads devoted to each other + fierce rivalry among suitors + the male lead’s long road to winning back his wife Jiang Ruoli had suffered from heart palpitations since childhood. The Imperial Medical Office’s chief physician said she wouldn’t live past eighteen. Luckily, her good deeds brought her good fortune. She not only managed to survive past eighteen, but also had three children. They 16Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 233 穿 The Fallen Princess in the Enemy Prince's Arms 穿成敌国王爷怀里的亡国公主 Lu Guiyin路归引Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Strong female and male leads + sweet romance + feel-good wish fulfillment + putting scumbags in their place] She transmigrates into the body of a “fallen kingdom’s” princess and must survive in a foreign land! “I am Princess Ping Shun of the Great Harmony Kingdom! I was born noble! Since when do you people get to run wild in front of me?” “I’ll walk my own path, with no one blocking my way; you can cross your own narrow bridge and marry your beloved wife and concubines! How wonderful!” The prin 4Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 234 旧 The Old Book of Tang: Secrets of the Yunshao Residence 旧唐书：云韶府秘闻录 Mid-Spring in the Southern Garden南园春半Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted A stunning dancer versus a scheming chancellor. Pei Zhen, the young lady of the Pei family, falls into the lowly life of a dancer at the Bureau of Music. When Chancellor Cui Ziyin inadvertently gets in her way, her escape attempt fails. Pei Zhen meets a princess about to be sent to Tubo for a political marriage. Moved by their shared plight, she helps the princess flee the marriage, only for Cui Ziyin to ruin her plans once again. “How annoying! Why is it always you, ruining everything for me 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure historical romance: a beautiful courtesan versus a cunning prime minister. The female lead becomes famous throughout Chang'an for her sword dance at the brothel, while the male lead strategizes and maneuvers against eunuchs and princes in the imperial court.

35. 235 怀 The Banquet of Huaiqin 怀慬之宴 Lu Guiyin路归引Two Male Leads229k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Pure Love + Extra Sweet + Mystery Solving] This is a gently told story of various murder cases that take place in the Great Liang Kingdom during a time of peace and prosperity. With all the tangled connections between them, let’s see how the two male leads solve the cases! 108Reads8.9Score—Shelves
36. 236 江 The Realm Is Worth Less Than a Beauty's Smile 江山不及美人颜 Flowers Cover the Mound花遍冢Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted [Multiple male leads + everyday interactions + unrequited love + rivalry for the heroine + slow-burn heroine] [Content warning ⚠️ This is not a wish-fulfillment story! Not a wish-fulfillment story! Not a wish-fulfillment story! If you’re looking for one, this isn’t for you. No character is perfect; everyone has flaws to some degree. The pacing is on the slow side, and the heroine is not a powerhouse. She’s beautiful and intelligent, but also delicate. If that’s not your thing, feel free to stop 264Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A girl's dream: a historical romance novel featuring one woman and multiple men. This is a girl's world; the heroine's life is my dream—she has multiple handsome men by her side, and all of them are chaste!

37. 237 穿 Transmigrate as the Sixth Princess, All I Want Is to Take It Easy 穿越之六公主只想摆烂 Ye Yi也已Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted (Transmigration + Strong Heroine and Hero + Power Fantasy + Sweet Romance) Ye Lingwei, a 21st-century lawyer, was in a car accident while traveling for work and transmigrated to another world, where she became the dim-witted Sixth Princess of Dongyue. As soon as she woke, the famed sage of her era, Yu Shengxing, asked for her hand in marriage, drawing her into a conflict between three kingdoms. An age of chaos was about to begin, but Ye Lingwei just wanted to slack off and find a way home. Yet h 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Can I, baby?

38. 238 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score443Shelves

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    Traditional ancient sayings, so touching!

39. 239 倚 Leaning on the Perilous Pavilion 倚危庭 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Just how hard is it to raise an outstanding young woman? That depends on who’s raising her. If an entire clan, or even a whole country, throws its support behind her, that’s another matter entirely. Ye Qingjiu is a woman with all sorts of jumbled memories and a knack for baffling people with her behavior. She thinks she’s clever, until she somehow gets married and finally realizes Li Tingye has been playing her all along... 6kReads9.4Score597Shelves

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    This is what you wanted, it satisfies you.

40. 240 月 After I Danced with a Sword Under the Moon, the Prince Mistook Me for His White Moonlight 月下舞剑后，王爷认错白月光 Lan Zhijin澜知锦Ancient Romance204k WordsOngoing She took beatings in her elder sister's place for seventeen years, then was sold into the prince's manor as a servant. The prince gazed at her face, longing for his unattainable beloved, never realizing that the woman who danced with a sword beneath the moon that night was her. 609Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the residence of Gu Chongwen, the Second Grand Secretary, his wife Wang Wanru and concubine Liu Yunniang gave birth on the same day, resulting in the birth of their legitimate daughter Gu Qingyi and illegitimate daughter Liu Weiyue. A fortune teller predicted that the two girls would resemble each other, one paving the way for the other, while the other was destined to grow up amidst hardship…

41. 241 你 You and I, Heart to Heart 你侬我侬 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted A hazy dream left Qiaoqiao unable to see things clearly, but one thing was certain: Mo Henghuan was a massive scumbag! So why wait? She should dump him! But why did trouble follow right on his heels, and why was it so hard to deal with? Well, having an ally was important, and the heir of the Bai family seemed like a good choice. But I’m only joining forces with you, not marrying you. How about we renegotiate the terms? The Bai heir: “Qiaoqiao, whether we’re cooperating or plotting together, you 1.9kReads9.5Score243Shelves
42. 242 莫 Don't Waste Tears on Flowered Paper: Silent Words 莫向花笺费泪行：无言 Ran Sanxun冉三旬Ancient Romance171k WordsCompleted [Multiple Protagonists] + [Tortured Romance] Year 152 of Tianyun. This is a northern kingdom by the water, where one upheaval in the martial world can plunge the whole realm into chaos. In these turbulent times, countless righteous sects, mountain hermits, and unorthodox fighters devoted their lives to the martial arts, all to earn a place among the “Ten Peerless Masters of Tianyun.” Amid the turmoil of the martial world, one person ended old grudges with a single stunning sword strike; Though t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is like reading three books in one! Three pairs of protagonists, three intertwined stories. She is the daughter of her father's killer; he approaches her, schemes against her, and falls in love with her. She is the murderer of his first wife; he feels sorry for her, hates her, and waits for her. She is a member of a cult; he saves her, misses her, and kills her. A little angst, not a time-travel story (has happy and sad endings). I wrote this myself; please support me if you like it, I'm almost out of motivation 😄

43. 243 绝 The Peerless Little Princess Consort 绝世小俏妃 Dog Thirteen狗十三Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted [A funny, charming princess consort + a scheming prince who fiercely protects his own + a manipulative woman + a wickedly seductive and mysterious Holy Lord, and more...] [Sweet romance + comedy + from scum to love + perfect ending] What does it feel like to fall in love with your enemy? The day he led his troops to invade her country, the sun shone brightly. The seventh prince of Beijiang, Mu Beiming, cut an imposing figure in his black armor. Even with a fearsome mask hiding his face, his shar 5.6kReads9.5Score668Shelves
44. 244 倾 A Fateful Meeting That Made Time Stand Still 倾心相遇，惊艳了时光 Jin Liyulin锦李煜麟Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted Xiang Nuan is vacationing by the sea when a wave sweeps her into the water. She transmigrates into the body of someone who has just been laid to rest. Other transmigrators become princesses or princess consorts, but she's the first to crawl out of a tomb and coffin. Zongzheng Yu, the sixth prince of the Great Zong Dynasty and the empress's second son, went to guard the northern border at the age of twelve. He was granted the titles of Prince Yubei and Prince Aoye, making him the only prince in t 1.5kReads9.0Score111Shelves

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    The ancient romance short stories are complete. One is about time travel, one about rebirth, and one is pure ancient romance. It starts with a little angst and then becomes super sweet. It's about one love for one lifetime.

45. 245 震 Shocking! The Prince Is Infertile, Yet He Wants Me to Take Responsibility 震惊！王爷不孕竟然要我负责 Green Bamboo by the Pond池边青竹Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted (Both leads are devoted only to each other + sweet romance + one-on-one) In her previous life, Ye Qian'ge was frail and single-mindedly bent on revenge. All she did was take medicine and study, and life seemed as bland as boiled water. Then one day she transmigrated and fell off a cliff! An assassination attempt! ...Was it supposed to get this exciting from the start? Back at the residence, the madam wasn’t her birth mother, while the marquis was her birth father. But he was keen on being cuckol 94Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This one is a completed sweet romance novel. It's amazing!!!

46. 246 寻 Searching for a Branch 寻枝 Eight Not Fish八不鱼Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Coolheaded, brilliant, tragic heroine X scheming prince pretending to be a spoiled playboy] [Marriage before love + bickering couple + political intrigue + redemption + revenge + secret identities] Liu Xunyi is the Empress Dowager’s most trusted enforcer, beautiful and cold, with a knack for killing corrupt officials. During a mission, she accidentally crossed the notorious spoiled prince, Ye Simang. As it happened, the Empress Dowager granted them a marriage, bringing them together. This newly 1.4kReads9.2Score149Shelves

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    The female lead is beautiful, strong, and tragically beautiful; the male lead is a scheming prince! A super sweet story of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! 💓💓💓💓💓💕💞💗

47. 247 吾 All I Wish for Is Your Peace and Happiness 吾之所愿，惟愿卿安 Jin Liyulin锦李煜麟Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Leng Xuanxi was traveling to the capital with her father and brothers for an official visit and a brief stay when they were ambushed. At death's door, she was rescued by the Second Prince. To repay him, she gave herself to him and used the full power of the Duke of the Protectorate's household to put the powerless prince on the throne. But after he became emperor, he betrayed her and had the entire household executed. The Duke of the Protectorate fought to the death to help 161Reads8.8Score—Shelves
48. 248 霸 Boss Lady, My Sweet Little Husband: Darling, I'll Take Care of You! 霸总娘子小娇夫夫君，我养你！ Moonlight over Nanshan南山月明Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted Completed (palace and household intrigue + power struggles + love of country and family + both leads are virgins + one-on-one romance + mutual devotion) Scholars, farmers, artisans, merchants: are merchants truly at the bottom of the social order? It seems that it has always been so. Are merchants really no more than ants, fit for anyone to trample on? The cool, domineering CEO of the Sheng Group was framed and plunged into a river with her car. In a daze, she somehow transmigrated to the Great —Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical romance novel featuring time travel, farming, palace intrigue, domestic power struggles, a clean break for both characters, a 1v1 relationship, and mutual attraction. The female protagonist was a powerful female CEO in her past life, but was framed and unexpectedly transmigrated to the Du family of the Liang Dynasty. Unfortunately, the Du family is caught up in a palace conspiracy and their property is confiscated. The second branch of the Du family seizes the opportunity to obtain the family division documents, absconds with most of the assets, and kicks Du Ruo and her brother out of the house. The characters are diverse, so you can enjoy it without worry. The plot is engaging, and the descriptions of each character's actions and psychology are appropriately and delicately matched with the scenes. It's a good balance of explicit and explicit content. I've read this novel many times; it has many settings, delicate writing, and a gradual progression. It's very good!!

49. 249 手 With a Harem System in Hand, You Still Crumble into the White Moonlight 手握万人迷系统，你却崩成白月光 Taotao Isn’t a Peach桃桃不是桃Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted [Goofy and humorous + no CP + heroine with an unpredictable personality] (Skip this one; I wrote it out of spite.) Fifteen-year-old Su Xiaoxiao accidentally fell into a cesspit and drowned, then began her dramatic quick-transmigration journey. World One: The Spoiled, Arrogant Heiress (The heroine gets abused. I wrote this when I was inexperienced, and it’s toxic. If you can’t handle abuse, read at your own risk.) World Two: Transmigrated as the domineering CEO in a CEO novel, in a female-dominat 12Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This quick transmigration romance novel is highly recommended! It's hilarious, no romantic pairing, female transmigrates into a male character, and the female lead is incredibly popular. It's a Mary Sue-esque, feel-good coming-of-age story, not a strong female lead story, but lighthearted and humorous. The author is a detail-oriented person; everything is explained very clearly. It's truly a super good read!!

50. 250 医 After the Imperial Uncle Marries the Doctor, Everyone Begs Her to Forgive Them 医妃改嫁皇叔后，全员跪求原谅 Fan Xike樊溪可Ancient Romance2.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + medical skills + transmigration and rebirth + everyone’s redemption arc + career-minded heroine + love-brained hero + happy ending] She was the legitimate daughter of a duke, a self-sacrificing saint in her past life, abandoned by both her husband’s family and her own maternal clan. The scummy prince admitted outright that he married her only to seize power. Her parents confessed she wasn’t their biological child and that they had taken her in only to use her. Reborn, she faced 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, she chose her family and abandoned him, only to be betrayed by everyone and meet a tragic end. In this life, she resolutely chooses him, and together they work together to strategize and win back all justice. The female protagonist comes from a difficult family background, but relies on her high intelligence to fight back, planning every step of the way, and even the injustice of fate can be turned around.

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