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. 51 姝 Her Beauty Is Hard to Resist! The Dali Temple Chief Is as Fierce as a Wolf 姝色难逃！大理寺卿他如狼似虎 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, Resilient Fallen Noblewoman × Stern, Devoted Minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Historical Romance + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Long-Laid Plans + Mutual Pining] [Male Lead’s Perspective: Long-Laid Plans; Female Lead’s Perspective: Each Gets What They Need] Meng Yunzhi, daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites, was famous in Luojing for her graceful beauty, with glossy dark hair and a slender, delicate figure. She was engaged to a young master of the Qi family. Once he 18.2kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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   Top-rated historical romance novel, super sweet, super sweet, super sweet! I've watched it so many times already, you have to go watch it!!!

2. 52 花 Flowers Bloom in Splendor: My Wife Is Not to Be Trifled With 花开锦绣：我家夫人她不好惹 Two or Three Sounds Beneath the Moon月下两三声Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted Blossoms and Brocade: My Wife Is Not to Be Trifled With 201Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 27.2kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves
4. 54 夫 So What If My Husband Is a Eunuch? 夫君是太监又怎么了？ The World Knows Nothing of Time人间不识岁月Ancient Romance478k WordsCompleted (Completed novel + sweet romance + no melodrama + pure historical setting) Amei, born into poverty, is sold to a eunuch as his wife. To her surprise, her husband, though physically disabled, is ambitious and spends every day working himself to the bone to build a career. As his fortunes rise, Amei moves from a tiny house to a big one, and from a young bride to the lady of the household. She couldn’t be happier. 26.6kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
5. 55 暄 A Gentle Breeze Disperses the Thick Clouds 暄风散浓云 Yue Tong Is Little Gao钺橦是小高Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + devoted couple + sweet at first, then heartbreak + household intrigue + political machinations + infidelity + twists + reconciliation] [An adaptable, sweet-and-salty heroine + a pitiful, unfaithful man] Twist warning: read it a second time and you'll realize it's a different story. She is a pampered princess who cares for the people; he is a battle-hardened general, tough on the outside but earnest at heart. Time may pass them by, but fate will bring them together. She sear 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I've watched this one countless times; it's full of foreshadowing, the plot twists are really touching, and it tastes even better when I rewatch it.

6. 56 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 136.5kReads9.4Score20.4kShelves

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   This is the first time I've read such a good historical romance novel. The plot is so engaging, not the clichéd kind. The male and female leads are lively and intelligent, the children are clever, and every character is well-developed and relatable. It was incredibly enjoyable to read!

7. 57 聆 Listening to the Spring Tide 聆春潮 Xing Yebai行夜白Ancient Romance907k WordsOngoing Fake Siblings | Love by Force | The Untouchable Falls Madly in Love | She Runs, He Chases | Sweet and Angsty | An Intense Push and Pull Between One Man and One Woman Yun Luan was Shen Zhiheng's canary, kept in the palm of his hand. He spoiled and cherished her in every way, but refused to give her freedom. She had once begged him softly, calling him Brother and pleading with him to let her go for old times' sake. He gripped her chin, amusement in his eyes. "We share no blood. Who are you calling 6.4kReads8.8Score521Shelves

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   Many good books have already been recommended, so I'm recommending one you haven't read yet. I found it quite captivating, especially the tug-of-war between the male and female leads. After finishing it, I even fell in love with the male lead. His forceful acquisition of the female lead isn't despicable; on the contrary, he's quite pitiful, and his bond with her is incredibly deep.

8. 58 皇 The Empress Is Peerlessly Beautiful 皇后绝世倾城 Zhong Zhizhong钟之中Ancient Romance563k WordsCompleted [Empress + sweet romance + redemption + healing smiles + devoted, fatherly hero + skip if you mind these tropes] She is the Duke's legitimate daughter, breathtakingly beautiful and yearning for freedom. All she wants is to find one person to share her whole life with. He is the emperor of Dongsheng, renowned since his youth and ruthless in his methods. Wherever he goes, bones are left strewn across the land. To him, women are nothing but pieces on a chessboard. He ascended the throne at 6kReads8.9Score500Shelves
9. 59 小 The Little Minx Is Untamable! She Tempts the Buddhist Monk into Breaking His Vows Night After Night 小祖宗好野！勾得佛子夜夜破戒 Not Charming不迷人Ancient Romance616k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out, so it'll go up.) Ruan Tong, the notorious bad girl of the capital, lives recklessly and shamelessly. Her motto: “Who cares about reputation? Having fun is what matters.” Pei Yunji, meanwhile, is a sickly Buddhist monk raised in a temple, noble and aloof, with his life hanging by a thread. No one could have imagined that these two people, so utterly different, would become intimate that night at the Temple of National Protection. * Drugged by someone, Ruan Tong takes on 42.6kReads8.7Score5.5kShelves
10. 60 抢 You Stole My Trash Ex? Taste the Massacre First 抢我渣前夫？6，灭门惨剧你先尝 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, revenge, family intrigue, sweet romance, satisfying read, one-on-one romance] Also known as "My Reborn Half-Sister Wanted to Switch Marriages, So I Let Her. Now She’s the One Crying" Lu Jintang and Lu Zhaoyue were both reborn. As soon as she returned, Lu Zhaoyue eagerly declared, “I’ll give you the Xie family match. I’ll marry into the Xiao family in your place!” Lu Jintang happily agreed and married without hesitation into the seemingly doomed Xie family. Lu Zhaoyue was overjoyed. At 4.5kReads—Score456Shelves

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    Recommendations for ancient Chinese romance novels that you've read twice or more!

11. 61 启 Your Majesty, the Emperor Has Asked for Your Favor Again 启禀娘娘：皇上又翻你牌子了 Envying Fish by the Water临水羡鱼Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted Ning Xi, an all-around genius from a mysterious organization in the 21st century, retired with honors after completing her final mission. But on her way home, her cruise ship was blown up at sea, and she drowned. Her soul transmigrated to another world, where she became the legitimate daughter of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household in the Tian Sheng Kingdom. In this life, she grew up cherished by her parents and older brothers, enjoying a carefree and comfortable existence, until the new emperor 1.5kReads9.0Score146Shelves
12. 62 古 Past and Present, Swapping Lives: She Takes Down Scumbags in My Rich Family, While I Farm in Exile for Her 古今互穿：她替我豪门虐渣，我替她流放种田 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月25k WordsCompleted She travels between ancient and modern times: she helps me take down scum in a wealthy family, while I help her farm in exile. 12.7kReads—Score213Shelves

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    Sharing a list of high-quality ancient Chinese romance novels that I've already read twice!

13. 63 王 The Prince’s Cherished Treasure 王府心尖宠 Tea Scatters荼散Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, because of a remark by an old Daoist, Su Niannian and her twin sister were raised apart. For sixteen years, her sister grew up with their parents and siblings, while Su Niannian was raised by their grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returned to the capital with their parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left behind in the capital, had become the apple of Prince Su's household's eye. "We don't care about them! Our prince's estate is bigger and prettier than the 24.9kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves
14. 64 我 After I Was Ordered to Divorce, My Ex-Husband Regretted It 我奉旨和离后，前夫悔不当初 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance36k WordsCompleted After I received the imperial decree to divorce, my ex-husband regretted it too late. 10kReads—Score203Shelves
15. 65 妹 My Sister Stole My Identity, Not Knowing She Was Marrying the General Who Died in Battle in My Place 妹妹抢我身份，却不知是替我嫁给战死的将军 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My younger sister stole my identity, never knowing she was taking my place in marrying a general who would die in battle. 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 错 I Mistook My Husband for an AI 错把夫君当AI Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月13k WordsCompleted I Mistook My Husband for an AI 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 夫 My Husband and His Childhood Sweetheart Made Me Miscarry, So I Finally Got Over Him 夫君和青梅害我流产，我恋爱脑好了 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My Husband and His Childhood Sweetheart Made Me Miscarry, and I Got Over My Lovesick Foolishness 803Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 夫 After My Husband Passed the Exams, He Courted a Princess, But I’m the Real Heiress 夫君高中后攀附郡主，可我才是真千金啊 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted After my husband passed the imperial exams, he cozied up to the county princess. But I’m the real daughter! 271Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 69 重 Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family’s Fortune 重生后，我夺了赵家全部家产 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family's Property 1kReads—Score—Shelves
20. 70 寒 The Noble Daughter from a Poor Family Has It Rough 寒门贵女不好当 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance203k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast, Everyday Family Life, Male Lead Is Chaste] As the daughter of the third branch of the humble Xu family, Xu Zhiheng spends her days gossiping and watching the family drama unfold. After all, the Xu family is never short on excitement. The eldest branch consists of legitimate children born to the first wife; the second branch consists of children born to concubines; the third branch consists of legitimate children born to the second wife; and the fourth branch consists of legitimat 12.5kReads—Score1.5kShelves

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    Watch it without thinking, it's really good.

21. 71 上 Spring Poems from the Capital 上京春赋 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication under the title Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Pure historical romance, not reborn + a long-planned scheme + a touch of coercive seduction + devoted pampering and flirting + emotional push and pull] [Completed; the original title was Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Sweet romance, both mutually inexperienced: brave and gentle young princess x sinister, fanatical powerful minister] A conspiracy landed Mo Yuan’s father and brother in prison, their lives at the mercy 71.8kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    These are all ancient Chinese stories that I've read and would give 5 stars!

22. 72 古 The Leisurely Life of a Noblewoman in Ancient Times 古代闺秀的悠闲生活 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Savor the unhurried passing of time and enjoy a carefree life. I envy your graceful beauty, reflected in the blue heavens and the jade moon. Su Huayue learned everything from her mother from a young age, treating being a daughter of the Su family as a job. As the legitimate daughter of her father's second wife, all she had to do was live freely under the protection of her mother and elder brother. Her only pleasure was watching her two elder half-sisters compete for their father's and grandmothe 11.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
23. 73 与 Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c 25.9kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves
24. 74 春 Moonlight Falls on Blossoms in the Spring Courtyard 春庭月照落花 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The safe and smooth life of a noble young lady. Seen through Luo Yunchu's eyes, the colorful lives of those around her unfold. Everyone has their disappointments, and beneath every seemingly foolish decision lies the best choice they could make at the time. 3.4kReads8.0Score231Shelves
25. 75 夫 My Lady, Stop Pretending to Be Delicate. I Saw You Hit Someone 夫人别装柔弱，为夫看见你打人了 Yun Xi Wei Xi云溪未晞Ancient Romance599k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance in a Fictional Setting | Reborn Heroine | Mutual First Love] [A scheming young lady who holds grudges and knows how to put on an act VS a hot-tempered, easily rattled young lord with a hopeless romantic streak] In her previous life, a forged piece of evidence led to the entire household of the General Who Guards the North being wiped out, and Zhong Lingyue met a gruesome end. After being reborn, Zhong Lingyue decided to steal the forged evidence before anything else. But just 11.6kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    The male and female leads initially engage in a back-and-forth exchange, neither willing to suffer a loss. They secretly plot their rivalry while concealing their identities, ensuring neither is at a disadvantage. It's truly a captivating story.

26. 76 论 On the Upbringing of Noble Daughters 论贵女的养成 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No rebirth or transmigration, a light ensemble cast] [The first part focuses on the everyday family life at the heroine’s maternal home, the Marquisate of Wuyang. The second volume focuses on everyday family life at her husband’s home, the Prince of Xinning’s residence.] Shen Lening is very happy with her life. She never has to worry about anything. Her only daily concerns are what to wear, what to eat, and what to accessorize with. (I’ve written several stories where the heroine’s mother is a 8.3kReads6.3Score744Shelves
27. 77 替 After Our Marriage by Proxy, the Ailing Young Lord Is So Furious He’s Bouncing with Energy 替嫁后病弱世子被气得活蹦乱跳 A Ladleful from the Weakwater River弱水一瓢Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating overnight, she woke up shoved into a bridal sedan, being sent to bring good fortune to a sickly man who had been poisoned with a rare toxin and was not expected to live long. Su Tang just wanted to make the best of her situation, but with so many people looking for trouble, she had no choice but to roll up her sleeves and protect her husband. Cure poison, crush scumbags, and take on the bizarre troublemakers! Her legitimate younger sister wanted to rekindle an old romance an 4.1kReads9.3Score786Shelves

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    This list of ancient Chinese romance novels, read more than twice, consists of completed, highly-rated works with captivating plots and exquisite writing. They're so engaging you won't want to put them down.

28. 78 嫁 Married into the Grasslands: The Wolf King Forces Me to Be His Darling 嫁入草原：被狼王强制娇养了 Flowers Bloom on Deadwood枯木开了花Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted A spoiled little princess who bullies the weak and fears the strong x a proud, brooding, scheming, wild Wolf King [Pure historical romance, marriage before love, both leads are virgins, age gap of about ten years, happy ending, sweet romance, includes a male-male couple unrelated to the main couple or side couples 1, 2, and 3] Ning An is as beautiful as a celestial enchantress and adores all things beautiful. She falls for Su Zimo, the new top graduate of the imperial examinations, whose looks r 12.6kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    I've reread this book so many times. A sweet and doting romance between a naive little princess and a cunning, ruthless wolf king; both characters are virgins, and it has a happy ending.

29. 79 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    This is absolutely amazing! [Flying kiss] Both the male and female leads are kissing, and neither is at a disadvantage. The female lead is all about getting close and directly confronting the male lead in the first half, but the second half, with her "green tea" persona learned from him, is even more entertaining! The side couple, though having less screen time, is also incredibly sweet! [Full] The relationship between the male and female leads develops gradually. Although the male lead is a bit crazy, he treats the female lead differently from the beginning. The female lead is initially a little cautious, but later she starts to let loose, which is super cute! Their relationship has a lot of suspense and tension, making me smile like a doting aunt. This book is definitely worth reading!

30. 80 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves
31. 81 绿 Green Shoots on the Branch 绿上枝头 Light Peach Blossoms轻薄桃花Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted [Signed for print] [Brave, steadfast transmigrated heroine VS cool, clearheaded young noble] [Transmigration + rebirth + prominent family + household intrigue + feel-good + career building + strong heroine + light comedy] Jiang Lübao, daughter of a censor, was unexpectedly kidnapped and had her reputation ruined. The marriage that had already been arranged for her was called off, too. For a young woman from a prominent family, this was a devastating blow. But she burst out laughing. No one knew 86.2kReads9.6Score9.6kShelves
32. 82 娇 The Reborn Beloved Consort and the Cold Crown Prince Who’s Impossible to Coax 娇妃重生，清冷太子超难哄 Black Crow Jili黑鸦几里Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete] [Reborn + sweet romance + winning back her husband + childbirth] [Versatile and sweet Crown Princess vs. aloof, hard-to-please Crown Prince] A little angst adds spice, but this is an irresistibly sweet story full of affection. No heavy angst, one-on-one romance, both leads have eyes only for each other! P.S. Next stop: all sorts of sweet bonus stories are on the way~ In her previous life, Wen Wuyue was a complete joke, blinded by love and too foolish to see the truth 7.3kReads9.1Score581Shelves

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    Sweet and sassy Crown Princess vs. Aloof and hard-to-please Crown Prince - a sweet, non-angsty, 1v1 romance where both are virgins.

33. 83 卿 My Beloved, Through Every Dawn and Dusk 卿是朝朝暮暮 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Shen Yunshu studied archaeology and had been working for just two years. She loved history, and her favorite dynasty was the Rong Dynasty. A few days ago, she had read an unofficial history of the Rong Dynasty's royal family. Little did she expect that after falling asleep, she would wake up in the Rong Dynasty, sent there by the heavens, as Shen Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family of Prince Zhenbei's residence. She had transmigrated to her favorite dynasty and become a descendant 24.4kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
34. 84 逼 You Want to Force Me into a Political Marriage? I'll Steal a Loyal General and Turn the Tables 逼我和亲？拐个忠犬将军以下犯上 Moonlight Boiled in Water水煮月光Ancient Romance736k WordsOngoing On the day she was forced into a political marriage, Yan Qinghuan whisked away the finest young man in the world. With the kingdom fallen and the entire court on their knees, they wanted to send her, the late emperor's legitimate princess, away as a sacrifice. Only the unfamiliar young general fought alone, drenched in blood, to slay a hundred cavalrymen for her. She tore up the imperial decree, killed a man, and leapt from the city wall, landing straight in his arms. Only after jumping did she 650Reads8.5Score105Shelves

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    A passionate love story, encompassing both romantic love and patriotism. The male lead, a dashing young general, willingly becomes the female lead's devoted servant. The female lead possesses strong patriotism and a deep love that blossoms during their journey to a political marriage. The romance is delicate and intense, while the patriotic theme is deeply moving. Both the male and female leads are normal people. This is not a wish-fulfillment story with any melodramatic or catfighting elements. The writing is mature and nuanced. A truly enjoyable read! [Heart emoji]

35. 85 王EN My Prince, Be Gentle: Your Princess Is Delicate and Soft 王爷轻宠，王妃她身娇体软 Blue Iced Coffee蓝色冰咖啡Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage first, love later + devoted couple + happy ending + sweet romance] Yan Wanning, the eldest daughter of the Duke's household, had lost both her parents. Beautiful and gentle by nature, she had spent her childhood treading carefully in the household. Later, the emperor arranged her marriage to Prince Anbei, who lived far away on the northern frontier, and made her his principal consort. According to the rumors, Prince Anbei was a battle-hardened giant with the build 6.9kReads9.0Score584Shelves

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    This book progresses incredibly fast; it covers the content of over a hundred chapters in just five chapters! The male and female leads aren't pretentious; they consummate their marriage right after getting married! 💗The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a duke's family, and the male lead is a prince of a different surname. Their marriage is bestowed by the emperor, a classic ancient romance novel of arranged marriage leading to love💘. It's sweet throughout with no angst, and their relationship develops at breakneck speed—super captivating!

36. 86 野 Wild and Free Little Orchid: The Coldhearted Prince Falls for Her First 野浪小兰花，冷情王爷他先动心了 The Madam Smiled夫人笑了Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof hero who falls hard and falls first; both leads are virgins; transmigration; pocket dimension; no strong female lead, no palace intrigue] The doomsday war goddess Lu Jiuwan died on the first day the light returned... 1 The quiet, graceful, seductive Princess Consort who killed without blinking woke up one day with a completely different personality. Princess Consort: Want to do it? Cold-hearted Prince: Insolence! A moment later, the cold-hearted Prince was in disarray... 2 With her 37.6kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves

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    Lu Jiuwan x Di Jiang, the female lead transmigrates from the apocalypse to ancient times and has a space ability ୧•̀ꇴ•૭. The male lead knows the female lead is an assassin, but he's charmed by her straightforwardness. The female lead is independent, bold, and direct, often saying surprising things [cool][cool]. The male lead indulges her, and even when he's calm, he gets speechless from her exasperation, or angrily tells her to shut up [laugh][laugh]. Hahaha, so funny! Their interactions are wonderful. Lu Jiuwan is Di Jiang's savior; their son, Di Jiu Sa—Lu Jiuwan's coolest son ૮₍ᵔ⤙ᵔ₎ა, was taken on big missions by his mother just a few months after birth. No worries, your dad's here ദ്ദി˶ｰ̀֊ｰ́ )✧. The author is also very witty, don't miss it!!

37. 87 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 249.8kReads9.2Score33.5kShelves

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    These books are all really good. "The Mad Minister" features a female lead who intentionally seduces the male lead, who knowingly succumbs. The male lead's love is genuine and straightforward, without too much melodrama. "Why Not Cross the River Together" is one I highly recommend; you absolutely must listen to the audiobook—the voice acting is amazing! The emotional scenes are so captivating, they'll make you blush. It's getting a TV series adaptation soon, and I'm really looking forward to it. "The Younger Uncle Forces His Widowed Sister-in-Law to Be Pure" is hilarious from beginning to end, with the male lead using his own methods to win her over—hahaha! Jiang Yan in "Bound Spring Love" is a character I still regret. This novel also taught me a lot; the author's writing is superb.

38. 88 睁 I Opened My Eyes and Became the Flirtatious Side Character Who Abused the Down-and-Out Prince 睁眼！成虐待落魄皇子的轻浮女配 Taishi Ying太史婴Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The short drama “Reborn as a Flirtatious Widow, I Tormented My Younger Brother-in-Law Until He Ascended the Throne” is now streaming. Prince Ding, Xiao Nanshen, was the Great Xuan's God of War. But people close to him set him up, leaving him gravely wounded and disabled, then pursued him. When poison reached his brain, his subordinate disguised him as a long-lost younger brother and brought him home to hide him. The subordinate died of his injuries, and Xiao Nanshen found himself face-to-face wi 45.5kReads9.3Score5.4kShelves
39. 89 通 The Bedchamber Maid 通房丫鬟 Snow on the Cold River寒江雪Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted As a bedchamber maid, Hua Rong has always remembered her place. She mustn't fall in love with her master, let him become addicted to women, or compete with his future young madam for his affections. After finally enduring until age and fading looks let her buy back her freedom, Hua Rong sets her sights on an honest, decent widower and plans to share a simple life with him. But her highborn master pins her to the wall, eyes red, and asks, “You'd rather have that old man than me?” Hua Rong: “...” 2.7kReads9.2Score674Shelves

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    The first book is super good! The female lead is so pitiful, and the male lead forces himself on her in the very first chapter. He's a total jerk in the beginning! I really wanted the gentle young master to take her place. Overall, it's quite good, but it's a bit depressing, and I get so angry at the male lead [rolling eyes]. The second book has a beautiful but naive female lead who's afraid to cause trouble, and the male lead takes her by force.

40. 90 东 The Eastern Palace’s Hidden Darling 东宫藏娇 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Sweet, imaginative historical romance + Pursuing his wife through live comments + A forced romance that turns mutual + A beautiful airhead + A sinister crown prince + The real and fake heiress] To earn money for her seriously ill mother and her injured brother, desperate Pei Jiaojiao sold herself into slavery at the Eastern Palace. Her pretty face and timid, trouble-avoiding nature earned her a place serving in the Crown Prince's study, assigned by the steward. Her daily chores were simple: gri 4.3kReads9.1Score316Shelves
41. 91 顶 After Taking the Heiress's Place, the Capital's Most Eligible Bachelor Sets His Sights on Me 顶替千金后，京城第一公子盯上我 Sleepless Whale不失眠鲸鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [The Ice-Cold Beauty Goes Wild for Love | Push and Pull to the Limit | Combative Couple | Restraint | Unaware of Their Own Love | One-on-One] A Ling assumes another person’s identity to infiltrate the Duke’s manor. The task assigned to him is to use his prestigious status to marry Shen Heng. At first, the mission goes smoothly. But his cousin at the manor, the capital’s most celebrated young gentleman, may seem charming and carefree, yet he has already uncovered A Ling’s true origins in secret. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to share a historical romance novel I stayed up all night reading; the interactions between the male and female leads were exceptionally well-written. The female lead impersonates someone else to complete a mission using her family's influence, but her cousin sees through her true identity. Coincidentally, she also learns his secret, and the two make a deal: outwardly, they keep to themselves, but secretly they are constantly scheming against each other. Just as the female lead is about to achieve her goal of marrying into the marquis's family, the male lead can no longer stand by and watch. I rewatched the scene where he stops her under the moonlight countless times.

42. 92 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 18kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    A sweet and virtuous romance! An amnesiac, delicate imperial concubine meets a fastidious, devoted emperor. The female lead was originally a maid in a prince's mansion, but wakes up several years in the future to find herself a favored imperial concubine (actually suffering from amnesia). The domineering concubine becomes incredibly adorable, and the emperor is completely captivated.

43. 93 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves

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    I especially love romance novels set in non-modern times, and these are some of my favorites!!

44. 94 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 29.6kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    Five stars (out of five) 🌟 [Former Dynasty Princess × Current Dynasty Crown Prince]

45. 95 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance601k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.9kReads6.6Score209Shelves

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    For readers who love stories featuring two female protagonists, political intrigue, palace drama, and a martial arts world, "Bloodstained Family" is a must-read! A powerful family is wiped out overnight, leaving twin sisters who escape death and embark on a thorny path of revenge. The elder sister is trapped in the inner palace, navigating the complex power struggles between the emperor and his ministers, carefully navigating the complexities of the court. The younger sister roams the martial arts world, befriending chivalrous heroes and stirring up conflict. The story unfolds along three parallel lines: the intrigues of palace intrigue, the power struggles of the court, and the love and hatred of the martial arts world. The plot is mind-bending, with all characters displaying high intelligence; there are no simplistic or illogical moments. The path of revenge is fraught with peril, conspiracies are unraveled layer by layer, and grudges and love intertwine endlessly. Watch as the two heroines break free from the shackles of fate, clear their family's name, and rise from the ashes of blood.

46. 96 绝 The Stunning Little Fox Spirit Wins the Prince's Heart 绝色小妖精撩人，王爷一整个爱住 Wan WanAmanda菀绾AmandaAncient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Curvy, Beautiful Daughter of a Fallen General × Dark, Ruthless, Devoted Prince] [Love After Marriage + Business-Savvy Heroine + Revenge + Runaway Pregnancy and Reunion + Captivity] A resilient, clever beauty dances with an obsessive, domineering prince. Transmigration, forced possession, she runs and he pursues, old-school melodrama. Reader discretion advised: highly addictive. At first, the heroine has a sallow complexion but an incredible figure: voluptuous, alluring, and very good at seduci 2.2kReads8.9Score156Shelves

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    These are all books that I personally like. If you have similar tastes, feel free to recommend them to each other.

47. 97 大 The Top Five Handsome Men in the Great Wilderness Are All Here? Lock the Door! 大荒美男榜前五都在了？关门！ Si Ling Si肆灵肆Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted [Comedy + Money-Making + Strong Female Lead + Multiple Handsome Men + Transmigration + Gender-Swap] After transmigrating to the Great Wilderness, Hua Qiqi unexpectedly turned into a man. To return to her female body, she had to find a man who would fall for her and get intimate with her to awaken her instincts. There was no choice. She’d have to use a favor to get what she wanted. She: “Marry me and offer yourself to me, or be my servant for ten years. Pick one!” The handsome men: “We’re men of 48Reads8.9Score—Shelves
48. 98 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 22.7kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
49. 99 思 The Tale of Si He 思合传 Jun Ci of Shudu蜀都的君慈Ancient Romance800k WordsCompleted She was born to an ordinary family amid the bustle of Jiangnan, spending her carefree childhood in the rhythms of everyday life. The older brother and sister who watched over her as she grew up were, in fact, lost royal descendants living incognito among the common folk. Once their origins were revealed, the family's fate was changed forever. She, too, was swept into the deep waters of the imperial palace. In the golden hall, candlelight flickered as she smiled sweetly. Every glance she cast lef 1.9kReads8.1Score156Shelves

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    If you like well-written books and enjoy historical romance, don't miss these. [Kiss]

50. 100 快 Quick Transmigration: The Empress's Blessed Heir 快穿之好孕皇后 Fifty-Cent Special Effects五毛二特效Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + stunning heroine + no fixed pairing + childbirth + palace intrigue + feel-good power fantasy] After dying suddenly from overwork, Xu Lingyi received a childbirth System. If she gave heirs to male leads who desperately needed children, she could gain eternal life. Story One: [The Middle-Aged Emperor Without an Heir] A stunning noblewoman from an eminent family × a middle-aged emperor, with an age gap. The emperor had no children despite ruling for years. He thought the emp 33.2kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves

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