Historical Romance with a Beautiful, Aloof, High-Status, and Brilliant Female Lead 古言，女主特漂亮，特高冷，地位特高的，特聪明的

1. 201 青 My Childhood Friend Is More Than an Assassin, and My Sweetheart Isn't a Prince 青梅不只是刺客，竹马他不是皇子 Red Poria红茯Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Shen Wenxi was used as a pawn by her enemies throughout her previous life. She was both the assassin White Owl and the Valley Lord of Cloudmist Valley, who commanded a private army. Reborn, she kept her Valley Lord secret identity carefully hidden as she set out to find her fiancé and take her revenge. Yang Ce disguised himself as the ailing, short-lived Ninth Prince to stay alive, while also serving as the mysterious and highly favored War God, Lord Yannan. As he lay dying, he learned that his 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead is powerful and aloof, and has her own influence.

2. 202 帝 Your Majesty, Your Wife Has Run Away Again 帝君，您夫人又逃啦 Light and Clear轻清浅Modern Romance699k WordsCompleted Pinned against his chest, she looked up at him. The man's long eyes narrowed, a dangerous undercurrent rippling through his cold, wild gaze. “Still trying to run?” His voice was low, cool, and rich, edged with endless danger yet threaded with gentle coaxing. She gazed up at him, resisting in silence. Three years together, then one raging fire, and all her feelings for him were gone. In this second life, she fought desperately to escape, but he cast a net of love across the sky and pursued her wi 204Reads8.7Score—14d adds
3. 203 逃 The Runaway Princess: The Ninth Prince Is Fierce and Wicked 逃婚王妃：九王爷又凶又恶 Jing Mu Qingchen景慕轻尘Ancient Romance601k WordsCompleted Because of a serious illness, Ye Zhan is not betrothed to Prince Ninth, Gu Jingzhen, until she is nineteen. It should have been a happy match, but on her wedding day, Ye Zhan has her maid disguise herself and take her place, while she makes a run for it. The truth comes out soon enough, and before three months have passed, Gu Jingzhen drags her back to the Southern Prince's residence... Just as the rumors say, Gu Jingzhen is a cold-blooded, ruthless, scheming tyrant. Ye Zhan dreams of escaping f 206Reads8.2Score—14d adds
4. 204 惊 A Sudden Dream of a Thousand Miles 惊回梦千里 Cat-Ear Headband猫耳发箍Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Vampires + two powerful leads + satisfying revenge] At the dawn of the world, three realms stood apart! A sweet-blooded princess of the Celestial Dynasty meets a famished vampire prince! Everyone thought vampires were only legends, and no one had ever seen one with their own eyes! Who could have guessed that the world would be turned upside down and the vampires would return! The world, or the woman? Will the lovers once envied by all turn against each other? The world, or the man? Can the powe —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The Celestial Princess, possessing half-fox blood, was naturally the most beautiful woman in the world; all who saw her were captivated. However, her heart always belonged to a deceased man. No one could win his favor; only this vampire, equally handsome as Pan An, could possess her heart. She was exceptionally intelligent, able to foresee things before they happened and nip dangers in the bud, yet she could not control her own fate, ultimately dying on the battlefield, in her husband's arms…

5. 205 报 Report to the Demon Lord: The Emperor Has Fallen for You 报告魔尊：帝君他对你动了凡心 I'm Jiong Jiong我是囧囧Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Completed] [One couple, strong male and female leads, doting romance] [A reserved, seductive emperor and a calculating demon lord: a perfectly matched pair who flirt and spar in this xianxia tale.] As the Demon Lord, Ji Liuli was sealed away for twenty thousand years. On the third day after being reborn, she started spouting nonsense and scamming people for free food, drink, and silver wherever she went, acting carefree, frivolous, and arrogant. Later, a remarkably handsome man pins Ji Liuli ag 1.8kReads9.2Score20514d adds

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   The female lead is a demon lord who loves wearing red. The story revolves around her encounter and love affair with the emperor.

6. 206 云 The Legend of Yun Qiao 云翘传 Jade Mat and Dawn Breeze玉簟晓风Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Transmigration]+ [Revenge]+ [Medical Skills] [A guide to what this story does not have: no space, no supernatural abilities, no martial arts, and no golden finger. The heroine has only her superb medical skills to rely on!] Yun Qiao, a genius doctor from the twenty-first century, was transported to a dynasty she had never heard of after a plane crash. For five years, she relived in her dreams the short life of a five-year-old girl named Lin Qiao, who shared her name. In her dreams, she watched 4.3kReads9.0Score56014d adds

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7. 207 震 Shocking! The Ugly Bride Becomes a Stunning Empress on Her Wedding Night 震惊！洞房夜丑妻变绝美女帝 A Little Water Person一只小水人Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The ugly daughter of the Liu family was seeking a husband by tossing a ball of embroidered silk, but no one dared catch it because she was so ugly. Wang Teng had just transmigrated and was so hungry he could barely see straight when the ball suddenly fell from the sky and smacked him right on the head! Ding~ [One: Catch the ball and receive a fairy chicken drumstick] [Two: Throw the ball away and receive the Sunflower Manual] Was there even a choice? Of course he'd choose... Everyone laughed tha 33.8kReads9.2Score2.3k14d adds

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   🎉🎉🎉The female lead starts off very ugly, which is why no one wants to marry her, but she later becomes incredibly beautiful! Miss Liu Yanxi of the Liu family is already twenty years old and still unmarried because her face is covered in birthmarks, making her look extremely ugly. She has no choice but to throw a silk ball to choose a husband, but everyone keeps passing the ball around, resulting in the male lead, Wang Teng, catching it. (Wang Teng is a transmigrator with a system; the original owner was a crown prince who was framed and lost all his martial arts skills.) This novel is quite good; later on, the female lead becomes beautiful and the male lead becomes strong!

8. 208 侯 Jiang Congnan, the Marquis's Eldest Daughter 侯门长女江从南 Meng Ri Wan梦日万Ancient Romance608k WordsCompleted The marquis’s principal wife had only two daughters. Who would inherit the title? Until she was twelve, Jiang Congnan was pampered at home like a treasured guest. That year, seeing her mother tormented by her grandmother for failing to bear a son, she made a bold move: she went to Qingfeng Abbey outside the city, took up a lay practitioner’s life, and prayed for her grandmother’s good fortune. She stayed there for three years. Three years later, the question of who would inherit the title of Mar 4.4kReads8.8Score49314d adds

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   This is it.

9. 209 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance787k 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 59Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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   All correct, meets the requirements!

10. 210 楚 Chu Qing, Where Do You Think You're Going? 楚卿，哪里逃 White Dots白点点Ancient Romance204k WordsOngoing The arrogant, tsundere Prince Rui looked down on Chu Yi, who was nothing like a proper young lady. “Kill her, dead or alive.” But when Chu Yi truly left, he thought, “That damned woman!” “Hand over Chu Yi, or I'll raze your Yue Kingdom to the ground.” Chu Qing came along, beaming, with a baby bump. Whose is it? Is the arrogant prince going to raise it for you? But why did the child's features look exactly like his own? Chu Yi: “Your genes are too good to waste. You were drunk, so I took advantag 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A pure ancient Chinese romance with a touch of martial arts, featuring intelligent male and female leads, and avoiding any melodrama. You might think the female lead is a weak and naive girl? That's just one side of her. The male lead is arrogant and will pursue her relentlessly. It's truly amazing! Highly recommended!

11. 211 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds
12. 212 一 A Carefree Heart Amid Falling Blossoms 一片闲心对落花 Reeds and Plantains芦苇芭蕉Two Female Leads202k WordsCompleted She returned to her homeland, only to find she had no home there. Princess Shou'an's turbulent life began with a careless joke. The young man, holding a flower in one hand and a sword in the other, asked her, “Yinyin, is your princess as beautiful as you?” She shook her head. Later, he became her enemy... 148Reads9.1Score2014d adds

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    🌿🌿🌿The female lead is Princess Xiao Miaoyi of Xiao'an. Although she is a princess, she is married off to the Duke of Xiping (whose wife has already died) by the emperor. Because the emperor is in a hurry to mobilize the Duke of Xiping's troops, Miaoyi goes to Shanzhou City. However, she escapes on the eve of her marriage. She wants to rush back to the capital to see her seriously ill mother, Consort Zhou. Unfortunately, she encounters the rebellion of the Marquis of Ding'an, which leads to a change of dynasty. Fortunately, Miaoyi was already traveling in disguise. She is forced to become Zhao Yan's maid.

13. 213 毒 The Poisonous Consort Is Irresistible: After Being Reborn, the Celibate Prince Wants to Break His Vow 毒妃太撩，重生后禁欲王爷想破戒 Little Maple Grove小枫林Ancient Romance214k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was blind to have married that polished scoundrel. The legitimate daughter of the Chancellor’s family, she was cheated on and saw her entire family wiped out. Her fate was so outrageous it could shake heaven and earth! Reborn, she kicks the scumbag to the curb, takes on the scheming green tea, and ventures into the world with her medical skills. Changing her fate against the odds is Ye Qingge’s mission in this life! But how can she repay the deep love she owes from her 1Reads5.8Score—14d adds

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    This book is quite good. The female lead eventually becomes the empress. It's already finished!

14. 214 枕 A Childhood Friend on My Pillow 枕上青梅 Little Moon Jun小月君Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted [Strong Heroine and Hero + Power Struggles + Sweet Romance] Su Ruohua is the legitimate granddaughter of the Grand Secretary. Beautiful and charming, she suffered the double blow of family upheaval and heartbreak in the year she came of age, and even past nineteen, she remains unmarried. As a child, she made a boast that won a promise from a young boy, binding him to her for life. But lies always come at a price. The boy disappeared, and she began having the same nightmare night after night. The 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I enjoy these short and concise articles. Although short, they are rich in plot, well-developed in characters, and complete in story. The male and female protagonists complement each other and move towards each other. A sweet little story, presented in an electronic format.

15. 215 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Allure 嫡女媚 Restless Slumber怅眠Ancient Romance986k WordsCompleted Her birth mother was murdered, and her younger brother died a tragic death. She had swallowed her pride and become another’s plaything, only to be tortured and abused to death in the end. Her heart had screamed in anguish, but she’d been powerless to fight back. Now reborn, Wu Yue swore she would carve out a bright future for herself. Those who had bullied and humiliated her would pay back every last debt, with interest. There was a beauty whose face I’ll never forget; a single day apart, and I 1.7kReads9.0Score21514d adds

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    Take a look at these... ❶ Highly recommend! It's hilarious, I've watched it several times. P. S. This series has three super good books!!! Sisters, go for it!!! ❷ Waaaaah, this is the first novel I've ever finished reading! It's really good, but I feel a little unsatisfied towards the end, waaaaah! ❸ All the books in this 16 series are great! I love Feng Yuheng and Xuan Tianming, Bai Heran and Jun Mulin, Ye Wenyan and Shi Liyuan.

16. 216 神 The Divine Doctor and the Demon Empress 神医魔后 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted A descendant of the Xuanmai lineage in the 21st century transmigrates one day into the body of Ye Wenyan, the fourth daughter of a first-rank general's household in the Northern Qi Kingdom. Her father died unjustly, her mother was cast aside, and the old madam turned ruthless and kicked her when she was down. Her second uncle and aunt used every trick in the book to murder her and silence her. Her third sister stole her fiancé and humiliated her by making her a concubine. The infamous witch of t 8.9kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
17. 217 绝 When Her Stunning Beauty Was Revealed, the Whole City Was Stunned 绝美容颜暴露后，满城都惊呆了 Moonlight in the Nine Netherworlds九幽月光Ancient Romance584k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + decisive and ruthless + taking down scum + face-slapping + nation and family] Ye Qingcheng was the top special agent in Huaxia. During a mission, she was betrayed by a teammate and died. Her soul transmigrated into the body of an ugly princess who had just married into the Prince of Han's household in the Great Xia Kingdom, only to be cast aside in a neglected courtyard. From then on, she was no longer herself. What... ugly? She was clearly a peerless beauty, capable of cha 7kReads8.9Score73314d adds

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    I only recommend these three books.

18. 218 只 With Only Seven Days to Live, She Won’t Take It Anymore 只剩七天寿命她不忍了 Lu Minghuang鹿明凰Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, “Seven Days Left to Live, and She’s Done Holding Back,” is now available. [Powerful heroine + nation and family + decisive and ruthless + punishing scumbags] She was the dynasty’s female war god, who fought for her country and won countless honors. Yet on her wedding night, her childhood sweetheart of a husband poisoned her? The husband who seemed deeply devoted was, in truth, a hypocritical and cruel villain. He already had a pregnant concubine in his househ 86.9kReads9.1Score3.3k14d adds
19. 219 不 Oh No! The Crown Prince’s Image Is Ruined! 不好！太子殿下人设不保！ Hotpot Needs to Be Extra Spicy火锅要爆辣Ancient Romance319k WordsCompleted (Transmigrated before birth + devoted to each other + healing + devoted 1v1 + the leads putting scoundrels in their place) Murong Yan was the cold-hearted, emotionless Crown Prince of Great Xia in the eyes of the world. Yet this ice-cold prince transformed into the capital’s famously devoted husband after meeting Gu Zhenzhen. Before getting together with Gu Zhenzhen, Murong Yan said, “Miss Gu, men and women should keep their distance. This is unbecoming.” After getting together with Gu Zhenzhen, 70Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This has to be it!!! Both the male and female leads are incredibly intelligent and relentlessly crush the villains!!! Stable updates, a guaranteed investment!!! Go for it!

20. 220 霸 The Tyrannical Emperor's Consort: The Foolish Girl Turns the Tables 霸道皇妃：傻女翻身 Pure Soul清魂Ancient Romance852k WordsCompleted “Your Majesty, I think we need to talk.” “Oh?” A certain man raised an eyebrow and put down what he was doing. “About what?” A certain woman glared at him. “Why is my father, the chancellor, paid so little? Why, as your consort, do I get less than half the allowance of your mistresses?” “What do you mean?” He raised an eyebrow. “You know exactly what I mean!” She huffed twice, turned, and walked away. The man pondered. “Even a whole box of jewels bestowed on those consorts is worth less than her 52Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    They're all really good-looking, I recommend them to everyone 👀

21. 221 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds
22. 222 鬼 The Arrogant Princess Consort of the Ghost-Faced Prince 鬼面王爷嚣张妃 Parting Sorrow离殇Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Yun Linglong came from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and had spent several years training in the military. Just as she was preparing to make her mark, she transmigrated, in the most ridiculous way, to a foreign land. There, she became a lovestruck princess who was all looks and no substance. By a twist of fate, she met the God of War of Nanling, Prince An, Ye Qingcheng. That first meeting set sparks flying, and two people who had nothing to do with each other went on to 268Reads9.0Score14214d adds
23. 223 下 The Cast-Off Princess's Comeback 下堂王妃逆袭记 Er Qi迩七Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted “Rong Li, marrying you is already the limit of what I can tolerate. If you dare climb into my bed again, next time you’ll get a divorce decree.” “No need to wait until next time. Write it now.” She was the Chancellor’s daughter, and she’d done every foolish thing imaginable for the man she loved, becoming a laughingstock across the land. She was also a modern special forces instructor, and now she’d arrived in this world in all her glory. How could she let anyone bully her? The prince despised h 4.9kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds

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    It might not suit your taste, but it's really sweet, especially around 254-255.

24. 224 我 My Princess Consort Is a Goofball 我家王妃是逗比 Bei Jiu Zhu北九竹Ancient Romance4.5M WordsCompleted Overnight, she transmigrates into the body of a minister’s daughter. Her father doesn’t care for her, her mother doesn’t love her, and now they’re forcing her to get married! She hears she’s to marry the emperor’s most favored prince? She likes princes: they’re loaded! She hears the prince she’s to marry is crippled? She likes crippled men: they’re easy to boss around! With her remarkable medical skills, she cures the prince’s legs. She originally planned to keep him around as her backer, but wh 891Reads8.9Score34314d adds
25. 225 摄 The Regent's Little Cutie 摄政王的小萌妃 Ai Qing艾卿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She'd only mistaken him for someone else and touched his chest once. Was that really enough to get her beaten with twenty strokes? She'd only accidentally slept with him, and he went straight to the emperor to ask for a marriage decree. Weren't people always saying he was arrogant, aloof, and indifferent to women? “Feng Junlan, I don't mind, really, I don't. You don't have to force yourself!” The man raised an eyebrow and sneered. “You may not mind, but I do. Even in death, you'll be my princess 81Reads8.8Score—14d adds
26. 226 邪 The Wicked Prince's Beloved Princess 邪王溺宠俏王妃 Fragrance生香Ancient Romance999k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she became the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yang's household: a domineering, arrogant woman infamous for her wicked reputation! And things got even worse: she had lost her virginity! Her half-sister was a hypocrite, and her fiancé was a womanizer! She took a deep breath. No matter, she could tear them apart and kick them to the curb! But could someone explain why this man had come looking for her, claiming she had forced herself on him? She had only used him in an 114Reads8.7Score—14d adds
27. 227 腹 The Scheming Evil Prince: His Playful Princess Is Impossible to Spoil 腹黑邪王：俏皮王妃太难宠 Water Is Ice's Tears水是冰的泪Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted Lin Xiruo was an illegitimate daughter, yet she devoted herself to her family. When their interests were at stake, her own relatives callously pushed her into a political marriage. On the day of her engagement, she fell into the sea and died. Nangong Mo, a marquis's daughter who had been cherished by all, fell from a cliff and died. By a twist of fate, Lin Xiruo took Nangong Mo's place. When she opened her eyes again, how many hearts would this woman steal? How many people would she leave spellb 15Reads8.0Score—14d adds
28. 228 重 Reborn as a Consort: The Crown Prince Has Been Spoiled Rotten 重生为妃：太子被惯坏了 Tao Mengzhou桃梦舟Ancient Romance697k WordsCompleted The great general Xiao Changning was reborn. Faced with the scumbag man and his scheming green-tea act, Xiao Changning declared, “If you want me dead, then none of you are getting out alive!” But this life wasn't quite what she'd imagined. When did that deranged Crown Prince show up, and why wouldn't he leave her alone? The Crown Prince: “I think I've gotten used to having a wife looking out for me...” Xiao Changning: “You can't spoil a man like this.” Everyone: “Wasn't the Crown Prince spoiled 18Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    These Liaoning books absolutely must be on the list.

29. 229 平 A Second Wife Arrives Pregnant? Get Out! I Won't Touch That Filth 平妻孕肚入府？滚！老娘嫌脏 Meow Manman喵曼曼Ancient Romance250k WordsCompleted She cared for her gravely ill mother-in-law for five years, saving her from the brink of death and fulfilling her husband’s filial duties in his place. All she got in return was his accusation that she was a jealous shrew, and his insistence on taking a second wife… Fang He’an even said bluntly, “Qingying is kind by nature and knows nothing of the dirty tricks played in the inner household. She should know her place.” Her mother-in-law told her not to forget that this marriage was bought with he 257Reads7.7Score10814d adds

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    This book has a strong female lead and is super good-looking.

30. 230 凤 The Phoenix Returns in Splendor 凤归锦 Pear Soup Wine梨汤酿酒Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue, both chaste, both strong, no rebirth, transmigration, or pocket dimensions] A great fire ruined the face of Xiao Qingli, the eldest princess of Jing... Everyone despised and mocked her. Even her fiancé was threatening to kill himself if she would not break off their engagement. To preserve harmony between ruler and subject, the emperor simply annulled their engagement. Before Xiao Qingli could even put on a show of being “heartbroken,” Fu Jingzheng, heir to th 26Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is aloof and extremely beautiful. She is a princess who later becomes the regent and may even become the emperor!

31. 231 王 The Princess Consort Kills in Plain Sight 王妃在线杀人 Born in September九月生Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted September new release: The Reborn Young Lady: I Don’t Need a Knife to Kill. Come take a look~~ [Feel-good face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place + an absolutely badass heroine + two equally strong, devoted leads + endless affection] The greatest master under heaven returns to Shengjing. See how the princess consort takes on everyone single-handedly!! 1.2kReads9.0Score17614d adds
32. 232 宠 The Empress Is Shameless 宠后之本宫无耻 This Palace Has No Shame本宫无耻Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiu is the ninth legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yun, a princess of the Yun Kingdom, and holds the title of Changle. She is stunningly beautiful, born to wealth and privilege, exceptionally clever, and nobility itself. Rumor has it that one word from her carries more weight than an imperial decree from the Yun Emperor. The princess is breathtakingly beautiful, highborn, and the apple of the emperor’s eye. But her temperament… Yun Jiu: What’s wrong with my temperament? Her cousin Yun Luo: 500Reads8.8Score10114d adds

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    When it comes to strategy and intelligence, no one can compare to Yun Jiu. I was completely baffled when she discussed scheming with the male lead in the first few chapters. She's the legitimate princess of Yun Kingdom, the empress of Wei Kingdom, and a born empress with a phoenix-like destiny.

33. 233 拐 I Abducted a Sickly Little Eunuch 拐了个病娇小太监 Weary Birds, a City Left Behind倦鸟余城Ancient Romance613k WordsCompleted A police officer from the 21st century was reborn in ancient times with her memories intact. She was the daughter of Prince Xianwu, the niece of Emperor Tiancheng, and the only princess of Zhao. With her noble status, she could throw her weight around in the capital, and no one dared cross her. This little menace feared no one, not even the emperor. The only person she was afraid of was the sickly little eunuch by her side. Whenever he coughed, the princess's haughty swagger vanished in an insta 493Reads9.0Score10314d adds
34. 234 郡 The Princess Is a Black Lotus 郡主她是黑莲花 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted Li Chaoyan is the first princess of the Yin Dynasty, and also its black lotus. In her previous life, the Empress Dowager disliked her and intended to send her north as a princess bride. But on her wedding day, the new Northern ruler launched a rebellion and marched on the capital, and she died in her wedding dress. Reborn, she used the new emperor’s obsessive affection to secure her place in the Yin Dynasty. The problem was, she disliked the new emperor, and disliked his almost-mad devotion even 72Reads8.1Score—14d adds
35. 235 全 The Entire Capital Is Hoping My Husband Will Divorce Me 全京城都盼着夫君休了我 Star Weaver星织Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted The little princess Wen Yu of the Southern Liang Kingdom was born into privilege. She was breathtakingly beautiful and possessed a remarkably auspicious destiny. Yet this little princess had set her heart on the Fifth Prince of the capital, a man rumored to be cursed and to have caused his birth mother’s death. Everyone thought Wen Yu was crazy. The noble ladies of the capital waited to watch the spectacle, wondering how the little princess would fall from her lofty perch and become a mere pheas 56Reads8.4Score—14d adds
36. 236 惊 Shock! The God of War's Deadly Blade Turns into His Princess Consort 惊！战神王爷的利刃翻身当了王妃 Wen Xuxu温叙叙Ancient Romance55k WordsOngoing A beautiful woman who pretends to be gentle but is actually fiery-tempered VS a war god prince After the war between Great Yong and Xiliang, the war god, revered by thousands, returns in triumph with a woman in tow. But later, no one ever sees the cool, aloof beauty again. Everyone assumes she offended the prince and was executed. The guards in the manor only know that one day, a Lord Mu appeared beside their master: a woman who wears a mask all day and rarely speaks. Aside from being cold and a —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Oh mo oh mo oh mo oh mo

37. 237 求 Please Spare Me, Crazy Prince! You’re Trying to Die Day and Night! 求放过，疯批王爷日夜作死不休 Dou Momo豆墨墨Ancient Romance925k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance] + [Powerful leads] + [Face-slapping queen] + [Lighthearted comedy] Zhao Shuang, the mercenary queen who would rather throw a punch than waste time talking, and a brilliant physician, transmigrates into the body of a princess held hostage in Xiliang, someone anyone can bully. A discarded child of her homeland? A timid coward? Zhao Shuang smiles faintly. “You have no idea what real strength is.” Unrivaled in medicine and poison, peerless with hidden weapons, and an expert at s 1.4kReads9.0Score14914d adds
38. 238 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 239Reads9.1Score10114d adds
39. 239 退 I Broke Off My Engagement to the Crown Prince and Turned to the Powerful Prince 退婚太子，我转身撩了权倾朝野的王爷 Mu Xizhi慕夕芷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted couple x divine physician x sweet and satisfying x power over the court x exclusive love] She was the greatest master thief and assassin of the 21st century, a medical genius who had never failed. Then, in a single moment, she transmigrates into the body of the deceased eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister. She's ugly and untalented, and has several chronic poisons in her body, leaving her with only three years to live?! “Are you kidding me? I fought so hard to stay alive. T 711Reads8.8Score10714d adds
40. 240 穿 The Transmigrated Female Agent Rules Another World 穿越女特工横行异世 A Thousand Thousand Years a千千岁aAncient Romance302k WordsCompleted She is a modern female agent whose soul transmigrates to another world. After three years of training in Kunlun, she masters peerless martial arts. He is a refined, elegant man of exceptional looks and character, skilled in both medicine and martial arts, and the imperial family’s darling. The moment she meets him, she decides to win him over and make him hers. Mr. Guigu passes down two texts on medicine and poison, one to him and one to her. He sees her only as his junior apprentice, but she 328Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    The female lead has an extremely powerful background.

41. 241 书 After Entering a Book, I Became the Family's Beloved 书穿后我竟成了家里的团宠 The Witch of the Teahouse茶茶屋的女巫Ancient Romance141k WordsCompleted [The author is terrible at naming things, and the tags don't reflect the story] [Strong male and female leads, sweet yet angsty romance] [A story set in ancient times about a host skilled at disguise and an upright, adorable college student who gradually fall for each other and constantly flirt] Someone once asked her, “If you had another chance, would you still choose to go to the perilous Great Yan Dynasty?” She smiled and said, “Yes, because that’s where I found love and acceptance.” Later, M 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a legitimate daughter 👀. There are exciting battles, sweet ❤️ romance, and also the heartache of unrequited love 🌞 You can check it out 🙏🙏🙏🙏 (Self-recommendation 🙏, this is my first time writing, the title is terrible, and the content is currently not very related to the beloved daughter, please be gentle with your criticism 🌚)

42. 242 凤 Phoenix Space: The Red-Clad Enchantress Takes the World by Storm 凤凰空间红衣妖女拽翻天 Little Qiqi Baby123小七七崽崽123Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Strong Heroine + Ruthless and Unyielding, Never Lets Herself Be Wronged!] A sharp-tongued, scheming heir to the throne~and a charming, alluring, feisty commandery princess! Qin Ge, a modern-day doctor and assassin, transmigrates into the body of Feng Qingge, a commandery princess. With her is a smooth-talking, devious heir to the throne. What sparks will fly between them! 678Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    Strong female protagonist, powerful and aloof but not saintly, but protective of her own.

43. 243 惹 Mess With Her, and She’ll Flip Your Lid 惹她，天灵盖都给你掀了 Little Qiqi Baby123小七七崽崽123Ancient Romance616k WordsCompleted A newly completed novel, so sit back and enjoy! [Cool, striking beauty Linlang × the immensely powerful Ninth Prince] She was supposed to be the moon in the heavens. How did she end up in the mortal world? Ruan Qingci was drained of blood by her adoptive parents and left on the brink of death. Fine, then she would send every last one of them to their graves! From then on, she would live only for her own happiness! If demons stood in her way, she would kill them. If even Buddhas stood in her way, 1.4kReads8.1Score10714d adds
44. 244 吾 My Phoenix Returns 吾凰归来 Li Er'er李尔尔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A classic rebirth story, political intrigue and revenge, with a heroine focused on building her own career] The empress of the Kingdom of Nanyue, a legitimate daughter of a military family. She was the Prince of Yu's consort for two years and a benevolent empress for four, yet when she went into labor one day, the man she loved cut open her belly and killed their child. His reason was that she was a demon empress who would bring ruin to the nation, and that the child she bore would surely kill 1.9kReads9.1Score23914d adds

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    Ancient Chinese romance, the female lead is incredibly cool, career-driven, power-grabbing, super sassy, ​​and super entertaining! [Heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart]

45. 245 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance850k WordsOngoing [Pure Historical Romance] [Plot-Driven] [Court Intrigue] [Two Strong Leads] [One-on-One Romance] [Everyone Is Clever] [Powerful Prince Who Holds the Court in His Hand vs. Brilliant Commoner Daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen, the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's household, was born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble home in the countryside. Then, one day, she was forced to enter the treacherous world of the capital's noble houses. Her relatives put on a false show of welcome, 8.7kReads8.7Score85714d adds

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    A pure historical romance novel; the female lead is strong, intelligent, resilient, and shrewd. This is my favorite book recently.

46. 246 世 Noblewoman of a Great House 世家贵女 The Darling Held Close to the Heart放在心上的娇娇Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted [1V1 + Both Pure + Sweet Romance] Chen Yuan thought she had enjoyed an easy life for her first fourteen years. Born into a wealthy family, she had loving elders and harmonious parents. Her older brother doted on her, and her younger siblings were sweet and obedient. She could find a childhood sweetheart to marry someday. Chen Yuan thought life could hardly get any better. But then, one day, a younger half-sister appeared in the family. Half-sister: Heaven has been kind to me, letting me live my 30Reads—Score214d adds

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    Traditional Chinese romance novels, worth reading.

47. 247 青 A Promise in Blue Robes 青裳一诺 The King Is Thirteen大王十三岁Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted In their previous life, Qingshang (Heguan) and Duruo (Houpu) died together in a car accident, bound by death as they had been in life. In this life, Qingshang carries her memories of their past and journeys across mountains and rivers to reunite with him... But he no longer recognizes her, and love and resentment pull them in opposite directions... She practices medicine to save lives, solves one strange case after another, and uses her wisdom to stop a war between two nations and protect the pe 47Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    🤝Equally matched in intelligence and emotional intelligence, the drama is full of exciting scenes. "Equally matched," "A battle of wits," and "Sparkling feelings"—the male and female leads are evenly matched, frequently meeting while solving cases and engaging in strategic maneuvering. Amidst their testing of each other's abilities, they subtly develop feelings for one another. #StrongEngineersAncientRomance #ExcitingScenes

48. 248 花 When the Flowers Bloom, They Will One Day Fall 花开时自有花落时 Weight-Loss Expert减肥专家Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted I was once a dashing warrior, riding out to battle and living as I pleased. You promised to love and protect me, and never betray me. You said you would make me the most honored woman in the land, yet you slaughtered my loyal family to the last. You saved me on the battlefield, then abandoned me in the imperial palace. Heaven sees all. I am willing to trade my life’s blood for my army’s vindication. 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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49. 249 新 On My Wedding Night, My Stand-In Bride Performed Surgery on the God of War in Her Spatial Realm 新婚夜替嫁医妃在空间给战神手术 Zhu Yumo朱雨沫Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Sweet, satisfying revenge + humorous writing + pocket dimension + all-around darling + two strong, devoted leads] Ye Qingchen was the all-around chief military doctor of a special operations unit in the 22nd century. She was exceptionally gifted and possessed incredible skills. After transmigrating, she became the princess consort who was supposed to bring good luck through marriage to Mu Rong Ye, the God of War. On their wedding night, she used her miraculous medical skills to bring someone ba 16.9kReads9.4Score2.5k14d adds

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    A time-traveling, physician-wife story featuring a spatial ability and an arsenal of weapons and medical supplies. The writing style is humorous, the plot is exciting and fast-paced, definitely worth reading.

50. 250 双 Two Wild Geese Return in the Drizzle 双雁归来细雨中 A Qi7阿柒7Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The rating is low because it was just released and the platform gave it a default score! It has nothing to do with the quality of the story!!) (Please give this story a chance!) She is the only daughter of a distinguished general's household. Thinking ahead, she gives up the luxurious life in the capital and goes away to study the arts, all to leave her family a way out in case it ever falls into decline. He is The Outcast, the crown prince, second only to the emperor and above all others. He w 285Reads8.1Score10314d adds

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    Born into a prestigious family, stunningly beautiful, highly skilled in martial arts, and possessing considerable influence in the martial arts world. A beloved member of the group, both are strong and virtuous, with clear minds and sound logic.

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