Ancient Romance Reading Lists Worth Rereading, I Give Them Full Marks! 二刷以上的古言书单，我打满分！

1. 501 穿 I Became the Tycoon's Dark Moonlight 穿成大佬的黑月光 Three Demons三妖Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted What do you do when your husband commits murder right in front of you? Asking for advice online. It’s pretty urgent! Xu Ning wakes up in the body of a poor girl whose father doesn’t care about her, whose mother doesn’t love her, and who has been abandoned by a scoundrel. To get revenge on him, she uses a trick to marry a lame scholar from Qingshui Village. The moment she opens her eyes, she sees her husband, the one she married by mistake, smashing someone’s head with a rock, blow after blow. Re 71.4kReads9.2Score9.4kShelves
2. 502 捉 You Caught Me Cheating in Bed, So I Won't Marry You Again 捉奸在床后二婚都不嫁你 The Tranquil Young Master公子寂然Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted “The heroine is beautiful and noble, adored by all, and never looks back.” Xie Zhongqing, the beloved daughter of the Xie clan’s head, dances so captivatingly at the Flower Festival when she is thirteen that Yu Weiyi, a young general of the Yu clan, becomes hopelessly obsessed with her. He chases after her every day, and public declarations of love are routine. Eventually, the Xie young lady is moved by his sincerity, and they spend two years together. But just as they are discussing marriage, X 3.7kReads7.5Score267Shelves
3. 503 夜 The Tyrant Uncle Who Visits My Dreams Every Night 夜夜梦见未婚夫的暴君叔叔 Oil-Run Salted Egg咸蛋流油Ancient Romance498k WordsCompleted (Both leads are chaste + she’s his one and only) Yun Si is the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, raised in seclusion. She is gentle, refined, reserved, and proper. After coming of age, she gets engaged. Her fiancé is her cousin, a gentle and refined gentleman, and the current emperor’s nephew. They are a perfect match in status, talent, and beauty. On the night of their engagement, Yun Si dreams of a man pinning her down on a mandarin-duck quilt. His gaze is burning and brazen, as thoug 9.4kReads9.0Score909Shelves
4. 504 疯 This Is Crazy! My Little Guard Says He's Madly in Love With Me! 疯了！养的小侍卫说他超爱我！ Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance202k WordsCompleted (Complete) [One-on-one romance + sweet indulgence + devoted to each other + pure historical romance + no angst] "Unhinged, devoted young guard vs. sheltered, sweet, gentle illegitimate daughter" The first time Sheng Chenying met Wei Yu, he was being punished and covered in wounds. The first thing she said to him was: “I... I’ll give you some medicine to stop the bleeding. Don’t... die here...” Wei Yu thought she was a low-ranking maid from some courtyard in the Prince’s estate. It wasn’t until t 2.4kReads9.1Score318Shelves
5. 505 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Provoked the Most Powerful Yandere 穿越后我招惹了最强病娇 Su Moran苏默然Ancient Romance216k WordsOngoing The 21st-century prodigy Liu Yitang transmigrates into the body of a farmer’s daughter, only to be taken to the century-old Cui estate as a candidate for concubinage. Give in? Never. She plans to escape, but accidentally draws the attention of Cui Yanzhi, the Cui family’s notorious playboy sixth young master. He always wears a half-mask gilded in gold. Dressed in finery and making a show of himself, he nevertheless “happens” to reach out and save her whenever she is on the brink of disaster. Jus 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended! Well-written and not clichéd. The female lead is sold to the Cui family, and the male lead is actually her hidden brother-in-law. He's a possessive and obsessive character who initially uses the female lead and enjoys her misfortune. However, he's gradually attracted to her resilience and intelligence, willingly becoming her devoted and subservient lover. The contrast between his initial behavior and his later actions is so captivating!

6. 506 吾 My Wife Is Truly Bewitching 吾妻甚是迷人 Lemon Aqi柠檬啊七Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted [Sweet, soft enchantress x aloof Crown Prince, faithful to each other in both lives / reborn / super sweet! Super sizzling! The male lead knows exactly what he’s doing! Strong support from her brother, a story within a story] Main story complete Wen Ruochu, the fourth legitimate princess of Tianhuang, was renowned for her breathtaking beauty, both fairy-like and bewitching. She excelled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She was a rare beauty, delicate and sweet. What no one knew was th 4.8kReads9.0Score486Shelves
7. 507 弄 Playing Coy! 弄娇！ Liang Anzhen梁安祯Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted The rating has just come in, and it’s a little low. Don’t worry, the updates will be steady and the quality is guaranteed~ [Revenge after being reborn + sweet romance + both leads are devoted to each other + possessive love + pure historical romance + pregnancy and flight] [Alluring, clear-headed young empress dowager + arrogant, unhinged regent] Song Yinshu was the late emperor’s bride, married to him in hopes of curing his illness. But who could have expected that just three days after her wed 453Reads7.4Score—Shelves
8. 508 王 The Princess Consort Digs the Pits, the Prince Buries the Dirt: A Cure for Scumbags and Fools 王妃挖坑爷埋土，专治渣渣二百五 Above the Clouds扶摇之上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Lu Fuyao burst into tears. She had transmigrated! Other people transmigrated into stunning beauties and got a golden finger. What about her? She was the useless legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's household, poisoned by her stepmother, abandoned by the prince on her wedding night and left alone in the bridal chamber, and turned into a laughingstock throughout the Sheng Dynasty. The most infuriating part? A pregnant woman with a huge belly was forcing her to become a mother overnight! Dam 5.3kReads9.1Score788Shelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing, hilarious! I laughed like a pig. Of all the novels I've read, this is my absolute favorite. Don't miss it! I'll take responsibility if you don't like it!

9. 509 惊 What! The Handsome Man I Picked Up Is Actually the Crown Prince 惊！捡来的美男竟是太子殿下 Jun Wanyi君晚意Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, no angst, no contrived drama, no misunderstandings, not a strong heroine, a sweet little romance, love at first sight] [Easygoing beauty lover vs. cool and aloof crown prince] After transmigrating, Sui An became an ordinary villager in Baibu Village in the state of Jimo. She thought she'd spend the rest of her life there, but then someone came and told her she was the long-lost princess of Nanxing. And the handsome man she'd found on the mountain was the Crow 3.8kReads9.2Score360Shelves
10. 510 假 The Fake Heiress Is Timid but Tough, and the Rough Hunter Has Her Back 假千金又怂又刚，糙汉猎户狂兜底 Crooked Pear梨歪歪Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + everyday rural life + no court politics + building a life from nothing + sweet romance] Song Miaomiao has a secret. Whenever her period comes, all kinds of magical books appear in her mind. From domineering CEOs falling in love with me to a princess consort who won’t be pushed around, the stories are so original that she gets completely absorbed in them. Until one day, she discovers that she is a character in one of those books too, and a fake heiress who gets sold by her 2.8kReads9.0Score318Shelves
11. 511 千 A Promise Across a Thousand Miles 千里相许 Su Mian Says苏眠说Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [Wei Shu, the cool and aloof, otherworldly divine official of the Bureau of Astronomy, x Qian Aku, a quirky and spirited young girl] [Historical romance + polished novel + sweet romance + master and disciple + one-on-one + sc + happy ending + older man + fictional setting + older man + palace intrigue + coming of age + lighthearted] Lord Wei Shu of the Bureau of Astronomy has three talents: playing a fine game of chess, telling a person’s fortune, and peeling a pear to perfection. Many years aft 51Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    It's really, really good!!!

12. 512 替 I Took My Sister's Place in the Prince's Manor, and My Disabled Husband Fell for Me 替姐姐嫁进王府，残疾夫君沦陷了 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + historical romance + sweet, doting love story + putting scoundrels in their place + having a baby + both leads grow together] Jiang Xintang is the third daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping’s household. She has been unrivaled in beauty since childhood, but her father doesn’t care for her and her mother doesn’t love her. They cast her off to a country estate and leave her to fend for herself. Just after she comes of age, her parents suddenly seek her out and tell her to mar 11.3kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
13. 513 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves
14. 514 瘸 After Her Leg Was Crippled, She Was Reborn to Save Her Doomed Husband 瘸腿后她重生拯救必死夫君 Lu Luan鹿鸾Ancient Romance144k WordsOngoing Sang Zhi was reborn... In the moonlight, Rong Ying wore a light robe and looked as beautiful as a boy stepping out of a comic. Kneeling on the ground, he held a handkerchief and gently covered Sang Zhi's bleeding knee. His pale fingertips were slender and sharply jointed, yet his movements were tender and unhurried. A faint look of worry showed between his furrowed brows. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is such a perfect character! Restrained, patient, devoted, and with a touch of melancholy from the cruel twists of fate—he's so relatable! The female lead is like a ray of sunshine, bravely and directly pursuing her love interest—it's so sweet! I want to see this couple's sweet romance continue, but it seems like there's a lot of heartbreak ahead! I hope the female lead can find the murderer and save the male lead and the second female lead! You should all watch it, it's really good!

15. 515 清 After Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty, Fourth Master Has Three Babies in a Year 清穿后四爷一年抱仨 Flowers Blooming in the Snow雪中繁花Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A wealthy young woman from modern times is reborn in the Qing Dynasty during the Kangxi era after a car accident, becoming Wanyan Wunaxi. With a loving mother, a doting father, and a crowd of protective older brothers, plus a portable pocket dimension, she has a life of pure bliss. All she needs to do is get passed over in the palace selection and marry some honest fellow. Then her life will be complete. Who knew the transmigration god would play a joke on her? An imperial edict comes crashing d 23kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    The first book is about the Qing Dynasty's most powerful prince, Yongzheng; the second is about a sweet romance between an emperor and a noblewoman; the third is about a prince's son and his concubine's palace intrigue.

16. 516 新 Wedding-Night Joy: The Sweet Princess Consort Can't Stop Throwing Up 新婚夜有喜，娇娇王妃孕吐不止 Deng Feng灯枫Eastern Fantasy370k WordsCompleted (The manhua adaptation is out. Search "My Fake-Dead Prince" for stunning character models and atmosphere.) [Redemption + Yandere + Secret Obsession + Extra Sweet Romance + Both Pure, Happy Ending] Yun Jiao transmigrated, arriving at a feast during Prince Yan's third funeral. The man in the ice coffin slowly sat up. Yun Jiao (chewing away): "What a coincidence. Did you fake your death too?" "Mm." "I've been dead for half a year. How about you?" "Hah. I die whenever I'm in a bad mood." Rumor had i 13kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
17. 517 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 47.7kReads9.4Score5.3kShelves

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    I've watched all of them more than twice; I personally love them! 😘

18. 518 元 The Trueborn Daughter 元嫡 Flowers, Trees, and Bodhi花木菩提Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Li Qingluan, the only daughter of a mighty general, was at the age when girls first blossomed, gentle and lovely. On a warm afternoon, her radiant smile shone like a ray of sunlight into Emperor Liu Heng's heart, making this middle-aged man, cold and distant since childhood, realize for the first time that a woman could be so charming and adorable. But the girl before him was clearly still so young. The shy, tender way she said, “Your Majesty,” made his heart flutter despite himself... Many year 3.9kReads8.7Score312Shelves
19. 519 赐 After Our Betrothal, My Husband's Family Dotes on Me 赐婚后，我被夫家团宠了 Da Mai大迈Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no rebirth, focused on sweet married life, with light political intrigue] [A general and a noble lady, Marriage Before Love × both leads are virgins] Wei Rao is the most doted-on commandery princess in Daxin. Raised by the Empress Dowager from childhood, she has a beauty and status that all the women of Daxin envy. Zhou Yuqing is the renowned general who reclaimed the borderlands. Not only is he a formidable fighter, he is also handsome as a jade carving. Before long, h 1.1kReads8.7Score104Shelves

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    This is so good!!! It's amazing!!! A story of arranged marriage that blossoms into love, the daily life of a general's daughter!!! Both characters are virgins!!!

20. 520 照 Dressed in Red: The Maid's Rise to Power 照红妆：通房丫鬟上位记 Sweet, Sweet Milk Candy奶糖甜甜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Extra chapters being updated] Haitang, a maid who shares her master's bed, follows these rules for surviving household rivalries: First, be flexible. Second, don't let love cloud your judgment. Third, if a woman isn't ruthless, she won't keep her place. Haitang is breathtakingly beautiful, but she comes from humble beginnings. In her previous life, she was proud and refused to become a bedchamber maid, so her mistress tortured her to death. Reborn, she decides to live differently. Everyone thin 13.9kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    The first book is about the Qing Dynasty's most powerful prince, Yongzheng; the second is about a sweet romance between an emperor and a noblewoman; the third is about a prince from a noble family and palace intrigue.

21. 521 甜 The Sweet Consort Reborn on Her Wedding Bed, and the Violent Heir Goes Wild for Her 甜妃重生在婚床，暴戾世子爱疯了 You Xiaoyou Already Exists悠小悠已存在Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted (The rating was just posted, don't worry, it can go up) [One-on-one reborn romance + Both leads are pure in both lives + Stealing his brother's bride + Devoted love + Revenge + A little court intrigue] Jiang Yuan is deceived by her own family and mistakes the wrong man for her mother's murderer. She hates Song Yuchuan, who abducts her on her wedding day, and is determined to kill him. Poisoning, assassination, plotting against him... None of it works. Five years after her death, she still cannot 5.9kReads8.0Score652Shelves
22. 522 极 Doted on to the Extreme: My Wicked Senior Brother Carried Me Home 极致宠溺，她被坏师兄抱回了家 Han Yizi寒意子Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced, healing, doting husband, past life and present life] [Contains a System, don't read if you dislike that] [Contains a System, contains a System, contains a System!!! Don't read if you dislike that!!!] He gave her a name that paired with his own. He celebrated her birthday on the very day of the fireworks festival. When she grew up, he sewed her a bellyband. When she felt insecure, he patiently coaxed her. When she was hurt, he defied the gods for her. Kissing her wa 4kReads9.2Score455Shelves
23. 523 血 Bloodstained Silver Hairpin 血染银簪 Distantly Knowing the Wind's Tune遥知风曲Ancient Romance309k WordsOngoing [Twelve Years Slaughtering Chickens, Now I Take My Blade to Chunxiang House] [Slow-Burn Historical Mystery | No Golden Finger | Not Reborn | Does Not Transmigrate] [Happy Ending] [Ensemble Cast] Shen Wan was six when she lost her family. Her father was murdered, her mother vanished, and all they left her was a silver hairpin and three words: Chunxiang House. For twelve years, she slaughtered livestock and sharpened her blade. She carried the hairpin to the capital to investigate a bloody case 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Lai'ang, a traditional ancient romance novel, without any cheat codes like rebirth or time travel, features very delicate emotions.

24. 524 榜 Catch a Husband at the Results Board, and My Scheming Groom Is Irresistible 榜下捉婿，腹黑夫君太撩人 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Clear-eyed, wealthy beauty VS scheming, devoted top scholar] [Marriage First, Love Later; Sweet Romance] Zhao Wanqing, the legitimate daughter of Prince An of the Great Yue Dynasty, was frail as a child. At the abbot’s guidance at Xiangguo Temple, she learned that she needed to marry someone whose Four Pillars of Destiny were purely yang. Prince An loved his daughter dearly. He followed every lead until he found her destined match, then shamelessly begged the emperor to arrange the marriage, fi 6.4kReads9.1Score816Shelves

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    ①In the height of summer, the cicadas chirped incessantly outside the window, creating an exceptionally noisy atmosphere. A profound silence fell over the gates of the Prince An's mansion; even the stray cats tiptoed along the wall, seemingly afraid that a fire at the city gate might spill over into the inferno.

25. 525 都 Everyone Says the Beauty Is a Menace to the Nation 都说美人她祸国殃民 Eight-Reach Bird八达鸟Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted [Forced marriage and ruthless pursuit + groveling to win her back] Beauty vs. power The male lead isn’t a perfect person at first. He’ll dote on her, but he’ll also force her. The female lead disguises herself as a man. It’s not pure angst, and the later chapters get more comedic. She holds a grudge and will get back at him for everything. Su Muning, a captive from a fallen kingdom, spent six careful years in the enemy country’s cold palace, thinking that simply staying alive was good enough. Bu 913Reads8.4Score103Shelves

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    This is truly a treasure. The female lead and her younger brother are twins. In order to protect her brother, she takes his identity and stays in the capital as a prisoner of a fallen kingdom. The male lead is the emperor. In the early stages, he forces the female lead and uses coercion and enticement, but the female lead only loves the second male lead, who is her ideal man.

26. 526 和 After Their Divorce, Her Stand-In Ex-Husband Cried Himself to Death at the Crematorium 和离后，替身前夫哭死在火葬场 Beauty Zhang Sanfeng美女张三疯Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [A double-substitute story where “you think I'm your substitute, but you're actually the real substitute.” The ex-husband chases his wife, but this time he truly gets his comeuppance. Both leads are first-timers. An obsessive, possessive heroine x a flirtatious, self-destructive hero. Older woman/younger man romance.] Ye Qingying fell in love with Shen Xu at first sight and did everything for him. She even emptied the Ye family coffers to shower the Shen family with gifts. Everyone in the capita 596Reads8.5Score103Shelves
27. 527 半 Half the City in Splendor: Complete 3-Volume Edition 半城繁华（全3册） You Sijie尤四姐Ancient Romance673k WordsCompleted "Their wedding was fast approaching when the groom died unexpectedly. Out of compassion, her mother secretly sent her to Chang'an to take refuge. There, she never expected to stumble into a tangled, sorrowful romance. One man was like a deep, still river, stirring love and resentment until she was left helpless. The other was passionate and sincere, gentle and considerate. Would she defy the bounds of propriety and choose the man she loved deeply? Or would she settle for a life of wealth and ent 89Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Sister You's writing is guaranteed to be excellent. This is a pseudo-uncle-niece historical romance novel with a tragic love story. It tells the tale of Bu Nuan, whose wedding is imminent, but the groom unexpectedly dies. Her mother, pitying her, secretly sends her to Chang'an for refuge, where she encounters a chaotic and sorrowful relationship. The ending is happy.

28. 528 穿 Transmigrated as a Foolish, Fat, Ugly Girl, I Unexpectedly Became the Crown Prince’s Consort 穿成傻肥丑女后，意外成了太子妃 Xiao Qian from Wuhu芜湖的小芊Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted One-on-one romance, both leads’ first love, doted on by everyone Yuanbao accidentally fell off a cliff and transmigrated into the body of the Prime Minister’s daughter in the Great Zhou Kingdom. The tragic part was, she was a fool. “Father... what is a crown prince?” The Prime Minister: “...” “The crown prince isn’t a thing. The crown prince is a thing,” her younger sister, Yuan Zixuan, chimed in. “Then is the crown prince a thing or not a thing?” Yuanbao asked, looking innocent. The crown princ 3.3kReads9.2Score503Shelves

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    The female protagonist is lucid, the plot is reasonable, the ending is fantastic, the various settings are quite interesting, and the writing style is lighthearted. (9.3/10)

29. 529 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Cunning, and Her Way with Husbands 嫡女善谋，御夫有道 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Calculating Earl’s Legitimate Daughter vs. Cold and Ruthless Heir to the Duke] [Power Couple, Sweet Romance] Shen Yunshu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Earl of Xiting, is the only legitimate heir of her generation. But her father, Lord Shen, favors a beautiful young concubine who has both a son and a daughter, while her domineering grandmother can’t stand her either. Always calm and unruffled, Shen Yunshu only wants to live a quiet life with her mother. Yet people keep trying to disrupt 9.5kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
30. 530 被 After Losing My Immortal Bones, I Stay Alive by Cuddling the Sickly Demon Lord 被剔仙骨后靠与病娇魔尊贴贴续命 Lae River拉埃河Ancient Romance348k WordsCompleted A beautiful, strong, tragic, proud and cunning demon lord x a seemingly delicate and frail little fairy who is actually as steadfast as stone [He falls for her on his own + slight yandere tendencies + nine-tailed fox male lead + salvation + past and present lives] Cang Qilan is the Demon Realm’s Lord. Rumor has it that he killed his brother and took his tails. Gloomy and bloodthirsty, he’s a figure feared throughout the Three Realms. Shan Nai is sent to his side to stay alive, but he nearly ki 4.4kReads9.3Score593Shelves
31. 531 侯 The Marquess's Wife Was Widowed for Three Years, Then Got Pregnant and Went on a Rampage 侯门主母守寡三年，一朝有喜杀疯了 Jin Gao金餻Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [Heroine runs away while pregnant + coercive romance + forbidden relationship + obsessive hero] A widow's life is hard, and life as a widow in a marquis's household is even harder. Shen Xiling's husband died young. She manages every affair in the marquis's estate, yet gets no appreciation for it. She thought she'd spend the rest of her life wasting away like this. But then her brother-in-law, who was believed to have died in battle, returns and inherits everything in the marquis's household. 135Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Read it multiple times! This story is incredibly captivating, showcasing the author's exceptional writing skills. [Female lead runs away pregnant + forceful acquisition + forbidden relationship + obsessive male lead] Being a widow is difficult, but being a widow in a noble family is even more so. Shen Xiling's husband died early, leaving her to manage the entire household alone, yet she still receives little appreciation. She thought her life would be wasted like this, but then her uncle, who died in battle, returned and inherited everything from the noble family, including her! After three years of widowhood, she becomes pregnant and begins a carefully planned escape from the noble family...

32. 532 僵 The Zombie Queen Has Twins 僵尸皇后她一胎两宝 Two Hundred Thousand a Month月二十万Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Adorable babies + raising children + fleeing while pregnant + male lead with two souls in one body + pure feel-good wish fulfillment + past and present lives + lighthearted comedy] A Zhu is a zombie. She’s harmless, loves beauty and herself, and basks in moonlight every night. Life is wonderful! But who could have imagined… One day, she would become pregnant with the Dog Emperor’s child and give birth to identical zombie twins, a boy and a girl, who bounce along behind her every day calling her 1.9kReads9.0Score279Shelves

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    Family, this novel is quite extraordinary! Ah Zhu is a zombie. She's harmless, loves beauty, and is narcissistic. She sunbathes every night, living a blissful life! But she never expected… one day, she actually became pregnant with the emperor's dragon child and gave birth to two identical twin zombie babies, a boy and a girl, who bounce around following her around calling her "Mama!" Ah Zhu: What the hell! [Thumbs up]

33. 533 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Surrender to the System's Yandere Villain 穿书后，带着系统向病娇反派投降 A Few Dreams Become a Boat几梦成舟Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted A fragile, volatile hostage prince vs. a sunny, outspoken princess Redemption, opposites attract, fate, happy ending Before falling in love: I'm sick? I should save her? After falling in love: I'm sick, and I love her. 1. Zhou Buli transmigrated into a book and landed in a deadly predicament: she was already pinning the villain to the bed and having her way with him. System: Go on, Host. Kill the villain, that unhinged, lovesick lunatic. Zhou Buli: But I'm useless! System: Either you kill him, o 23.3kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
34. 534 开 From the Start, I Tore Apart My Treacherous Sister. The Fourth Miss Is Done Pretending 开局手撕渣姐，四小姐她不装了 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted Lin Suisui is the illegitimate daughter of a duke’s household. In her previous life, she finally clawed her way up to the position of Noble Consort, only to get killed by someone? She didn’t even know how she died. Can you imagine anything more frustrating? Now that she’s living again, of course she’s going to find out exactly what happened. From the start, she tears into her treacherous stepsister... She lays traps at every turn, first saving her family, then the crown prince... After entering 42.5kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves

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    I've watched it two or three times and still can't get enough. This recently popular palace intrigue and domestic drama is fast-paced and has a clean and concise ending.

35. 535 诱 After Seducing the Loyal General, I Make Him Beg to Marry Me Every Day 诱撩忠犬将军后，日日缠着我成亲 Deng Feng灯枫Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [A pampered, mischievous proprietress x a loyal, protective young general] [Mutual firsts] [Spoiled darling + sweet romance + winning her back + loyalty + possessiveness + jealous possessive type + happy ending] On the day General Pei returned to the capital victorious, You'an, proprietress of the Moonshadow House, slowly blew a puff of smoke toward him in front of the people of the capital. The capital erupted: the vixen You'an was openly seducing their cool, noble general! Pei Zhiyi's expressi 528Reads8.1Score—Shelves
36. 536 汴 Spring Deepens in Bianjing 汴京春深 Wheat小麦Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Audio version now available, welcome to listen] Madam Rongguo, Wang Fu, devoted herself to her family until she fell gravely ill and died. She was reborn in the body of Meng Jiuniang, a foolish illegitimate daughter who was only seven years old. In her previous life, her husband became her uncle in this life, and her son became her cousin. In this life, Meng Wan had a simple wish: to live peacefully and watch her son, her cousin Su Fang in this life, grow up safe and sound. But as she and a gro 18.9kReads9.5Score2.4kShelves

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    The writing is superb, the plot is full of unexpected twists and turns, it's absolutely amazing!

37. 537 我 Teaching and Guiding People in the Demon Cult 我在魔教教书育人 Thousand Threads of Intrigue千丝戏Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted Gu Zening wakes up to find herself a demonic woman of the Devil Cult. In a world where anyone can draw a sword at the slightest provocation, she can only rely on the skills she picked up playing battle royale games and strive to become the king of all cowards. A cowardly wolf? She casually rescues a stunning beauty, thinking she's a harmless little rabbit, only to discover that when no one's watching, she controls Gu to kill people: a true yandere, a black-hearted lotus. When the beauty pins Gu 2kReads9.3Score260Shelves

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    For those of you experiencing a reading slump, look here! These three books are so good you won't want to read them again. My name, when spelled backwards, is truly a masterpiece of ancient Chinese romance. ① It's a romance between an older woman and a younger man; I absolutely love the male lead's personality. ② The plot is hilarious at times, but also incredibly heart-wrenching at others. ③ The unrequited love between the male and female leads is so sweet!

38. 538 三 Betrothed by Six Ceremonies, She Marries the Bloodthirsty Prince While Pregnant 三书六聘！她揣着孕肚嫁嗜血王爷 Kong Chen Huilong空尘绘龙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged beauty and a moonlit beauty. The one who kisses your scars is more worthy of your love.] Hua Yunwan, an orphan from the Duke's mansion who had been living away from home, was named Prince Qi's consort because she was pregnant. Her husband, Prince Qi, was violent, cruel, and guilty of every wicked deed imaginable. When the decree arrived, she prepared herself to die. But one day, this vicious wolf changed completely. - Before they married, he was ruthless and domineering: 577Reads9.2Score101Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended; it even includes many classic lines. A mad prince and a moonlit heroine—a perfect match.

39. 539 读 Mind Reading: Help! Your Father-in-Law Is Impossible to Woo, Crown Princess 读心术：救命！太子妃你爹太难撩 A Tumbler That Won't Fall一颗不倒翁Ancient Romance524k WordsCompleted [Mind Reading + System + Transmigrate into a Book + Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple] Jiang Fu transmigrated. The bad news: she became a cannon-fodder supporting female character. The good news: the female lead's father saved her. The bad news: the original cannon-fodder asked Jiang Fu to give her a different life. No more being cannon fodder: she wanted a lifetime of happiness and to marry well. The good news: Jiang Fu was rescued from the water by the female lead's father, making hi 27.6kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves

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    Jiang Fu transmigrated into the body of a cannon fodder female supporting character and was saved by the female lead's father. The bad news: the original cannon fodder character wanted Jiang Fu to give her a different life—no more cannon fodder, just a happy life and a high-status marriage. The good news: Jiang Fu was rescued from the water by the female lead's father (perfect for framing him), since he was single and an unattainable beauty. Jiang Fu felt incredibly clever, so, *sobs*, "Your Excellency, you've ruined my reputation! You have to take responsibility!"

40. 540 荒 The Whole Village Is Starving in the Famine, but I Have More Food Than I Can Eat in My Pocket Dimension 荒年全村吃不饱，我有空间吃不完 Yu Qiaoqiao语乔乔Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Farming + feel-good revenge + putting scoundrels in their place] Lin Runrun woke up one morning as a daughter-in-law bullied by a wicked mother-in-law. The original owner had used her dowry to support her husband’s studies for the civil service exams, dutifully served her parents-in-law, and looked after her younger brothers- and sisters-in-law. At last, her husband passed the exams and entered officialdom, and she thought her good days had finally arrived. Instead, her husband brought his cous 8.3kReads9.2Score837Shelves

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    All of these are completed novels, and they're all very good!!!

41. 541 小 Little Taoist Priestess, His Highness Has His Eye on You 小道姑，殿下他看上你了 Crayon Immortal蜡笔仙人Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Rumor has it that the Great Yue imperial palace is home to a Third Prince. He is breathtakingly handsome and exceptionally gifted, yet his moods are as unpredictable as the weather. Proud, aloof, and absolutely not interested in women! Except a little Taoist nun has somehow managed to get close to him. Everyone says the Third Prince's love star has finally arrived, and waits to see the capital's most notorious beauty tamed. But... “Your Highness, a report: the little Taoist nun is holding the ha 3.8kReads9.2Score495Shelves

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    Highly recommended, addictive, a must-watch for those who stay up all night.

42. 542 黑 The Black Lotus Is Reborn, and She Slaughters Her Way Through with the Ailing Young Lord 黑莲花重生，和病弱小公爷杀疯了 A Drunken Glance at the Glazed Moon一醉琉月Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted Shen Wan is the model of an aristocratic young lady: equally skilled in the literary and martial arts, and a peerless physician. Her parents and five older brothers adore her and treat her like the apple of their eye. Before these very relatives hunt her down and kill her, she too believes she is the beloved young lady everyone dotes on, and the Crown Prince’s sweetheart. Only as she lies dying does she learn the truth: she is not the legitimate daughter of the Shen family at all. The true daugh 28.9kReads8.7Score2.1kShelves
43. 543 调 The Switched-at-Birth Daughter Drops the Act: I Become an Admiral and Astound the World 调包弃女不装了，我平海患做提督惊天下 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Switched-Out Daughter Drops the Act: As the Governor of Pinghai, I Shock the World 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommendations for ancient romance novels that I've already read twice~

44. 544 为 The Professional Ethics of a Concubine 为妾的职业操守 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] Ye Qingzhi, an overworked office drone, transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Jiangyang Marquis’s household. Since she’s here, she might as well go crazy. Being a concubine is just changing workplaces. She doesn’t need to get emotionally involved. She can simply treat herself like a tool. Ye Qingzhi’s career goal: convince both the marquis and the principal wife to take responsibility for her and protect her. Ye Qingzhi’s workplace motto: Life is short. We’re al 31.9kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
45. 545 夫 My Husband Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects Me, So My Mother-in-Law Found Me a Better Man 夫君宠妾灭妻，婆母给我找了更好的良人 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted My Husband Doted on His Concubine and Cast Me Aside, So My Mother-in-Law Found Me a Better Match 72Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 546 不 No Letting My Daughter Sit at the Table? Fine, Then No One Will Eat! 不让女儿上桌？行，那就都别吃！ Yu Qiaoqiao语乔乔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Raising kids + building everything from scratch + feel-good story] Shui Qing opened her eyes to a dilapidated house, half a black wheat bun, and five pale, undernourished children looking at her with concern. Her sister-in-law said coldly, “Second sister-in-law, Sanzhu only bumped into you by accident. He's just a child. Why hold it against him?” “Your daughters are old enough to be sold off to marry their cousin and carry on the Fan family line. It's their good fortune.” Her biased mother-in-l 12.4kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
47. 547 我 After I Helped My Violent Husband Cheat the System, He Demanded Kisses Every Day 我带暴戾夫君开挂后，他日日索吻 Snooker斯洛克Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Woman Disguised as a Man + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Female Lead Joins the Army Early On and Enters Court Politics Later + A Little Household Drama + Country and Family + Winning Back the Wife + Love-Brained Male Lead + Romance] The general of the empire, Zhan Xunye, took up arms alongside his father at eighteen. A heroic young man, he was brave in battle and a military genius without equal. But he was also violent, quick-tempered, cruel, and bloodthirsty. People feared and hat 3.2kReads9.1Score479Shelves

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    The female lead is intelligent and acts as the male lead's strategist, making sand tables, honeycomb briquettes, stoves, and growing vegetables in greenhouses to improve the army's food. She even makes soap and glass to earn money for the army's pay. It's a classic time-travel wish-fulfillment novel.

48. 548 兄 Elder Brother, You Mustn't 兄长不可 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted Shen Yanci is the envy of everyone in the capital: the refined and upright heir of the Shen family, with a bright future ahead. Yet his family also takes in Su Wanqing, an orphan girl with no one to rely on. An elder's words, "Raise her by your side and treat her as your own younger sister," become an invisible shackle between them. He watches her grow from a timid little girl into a graceful young woman, cherishing and protecting her at every turn. But as they spend day after day together, he d 4.5kReads8.1Score500Shelves

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    I've read it twice, it's very well written 👍, just go for it!

49. 549 深 Late Nights in the Deep Estate 深宅晚 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance742k WordsCompleted Her husband, Song Hemian, died young, leaving Jiang Wanyin alone in a desolate mansion, surrounded by endless gossip. Her late husband's younger brother, Song Heran, returns from afar. He is refined and handsome, yet reserved and inscrutable, treating her with a tenderness that constantly oversteps the bounds of propriety. As they spend their days together, Jiang Wanyin gradually realizes that this “younger brother-in-law” is nothing like the Song Heran her husband described, in either his habit 2.4kReads7.3Score220Shelves
50. 550 堕 Fallen Orchid 堕汀兰 The Radiance of the New and Full Moon朔望之辉Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads devoted only to each other + transmigrated as herself + each other’s long-held love + lovestruck male lead + direct communication, no misunderstandings + fictional setting + happy ending] A gentle, moon-bright Crown Prince ✖️ a cheerful, sweet-on-the-outside, cunning-within young woman Xia Zhiting transmigrates as herself to the Great Yi Dynasty a thousand years in the past. Someone takes her in and trains her to be a spy, then sends her to the Eastern Palace as t 4.4kReads9.4Score724Shelves

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    I think these are all very well written, with reasonable plots, good writing style, and high ratings. Highly recommended!

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