Historical Romance Novels Rated 9.8 or Higher, Any Theme 9.8分以上的古言小说，题材不限

1. 451 青 Tales from the Qing Nang Apothecary 青囊药坊二三事 A D aidai阿代代Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted A heartwarming story that's nonetheless bound to fall into familiar melodrama. How does a vulnerable young woman from a fallen family support a whole household of elderly relatives, women, and children? With beauty? Intelligence? Cunning? Sorry, she has none of those. All she can do is work diligently as a humble assistant. Luckily, food can keep a man in line just as well as a dog leash. There's the moody, flamboyant Boss Ruan. There's Doctor Zhang, steady, scheming, and fond of snarky remarks. 22Reads7.6Score—Shelves
2. 452 藏 After Hiding a Beauty in the Palace, His Majesty Has Ulterior Motives 藏娇入宫后，陛下他图谋不轨 Leisurely Peach Blossoms桃花闲闲Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (Main story complete) [A clear-headed cousin who seems prim and obedient but hides her true abilities vs. an emperor who appears noble and righteous but is actually scheming, obsessive, and domineering] [Mutual devotion + healing + personal growth] Shen Minghe was once the freest bird in Jiangnan, and later the most obedient young lady in the Changping Marquis’s household. She never wanted to provoke anyone. All she wanted was a peaceful life. But the Prince of Yu repeatedly threatened her mot 21.1kReads8.8Score2.7kShelves
3. 453 和 On the Day We Divorced, a Mad Beauty Snatched Me Away 和离当天，我被疯批美人抢走了 Little White Pile白色小乌堆Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted Mutual devotion + a rival who gets his comeuppance + happy ending Synopsis One: Jiang Xueci transmigrated into a book, becoming the brainless heroine who still loved the male lead even after he slaughtered her entire family. Jiang Xueci: “Ha...” How is that any different from falling in love with the prime minister of Japan in the real world? Suffer for the male lead and then get back together with him? No way. I'll cling to the antagonist's leg instead. With the story in my hands, either I live 1.4kReads9.2Score163Shelves
4. 454 先 First, Split the Family! Then Cut Ties! Feast on Meat and Fish Every Day 先分家！后断亲！每天大鱼大肉 A Breeze Gently Brushes the Willows清风拂杨柳徐徐Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Alternate world + lighthearted + pocket dimension + farming + country girl + taking down scoundrels) For no apparent reason, Leng Qingyun opens her eyes and transmigrates! She finds herself in a remote mountain village in ancient times, in the body of an eight-year-old little brat. Her grandparents play favorites, and her uncle’s family schemes against hers. Her parents do all the fieldwork and housework. That would be bad enough, but her parents are also hopelessly obedient to their elders! Le 4.5kReads7.8Score271Shelves

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   Who hasn't read the addictive historical romance drama "Bloodstained Family" yet?! Twin sisters, a family bound by blood feud. Palace intrigue vs. Battlefield battles. Sisters on different paths, returning after bloodshed. A tale of power struggles and revenge, it's a must-watch, even if it means staying up all night!

5. 455 拾 A Record of Picking Up Chopsticks 拾箸记 Green Cucumber青瓜Ancient Romance711k WordsCompleted The Marquis of Yongning’s household is suddenly destroyed, and Wen Qingyuan dies of illness, alone and helpless in prison. But after waking from a long dream, she finds that four years have passed and two dynasties have come and gone! Once a pampered young lady, she has fallen to become a lowly kitchen girl in the residence of the current chief minister. All she can do is work hard in the small kitchen to secure a place for herself. But… is this chief minister a sweets addict? 218Reads8.7Score—Shelves
6. 456 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

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   The first book is amazing! The female lead's writing in the book is so quirky it gives you goosebumps. It's a very different kind of ancient romance novel, with a completely unpredictable plot that gets you hooked. The second book is also great. The male lead doesn't appear much; the main focus is on raising children (teens and twenties), interspersed with interesting domestic power struggles and court intrigue. Highly recommend it!!!

7. 457 重 Reborn as a Mad Princess: The Moon Shines Over the Western Tower 重生狂妃之明月罩西楼 Mei Guo梅果Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiang Mingyue, daughter of a great general, took blows and shed blood for the Great Yin dynasty. She lived a passionate life and died a passionate death. So when she got another chance at life, she decided to stop making waves. She chose the rich, titled Zhao Xilou, a veteran slacker, as her husband, intending to while away her days with Lord Zhao, eating and waiting to die. But after becoming a Zhao, Jiang Mingyue discovered that her slacker husband might have no ambition 11.6kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves
8. 458 替 The Substitute Bride Goes to War: Who Dares Mess With Her? 替嫁王妃上战场，谁敢惹？ Gurgling Cub咕嘟崽Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + pocket dimension + marriage first, love later + devoted to each other + household intrigue] Transmigration, a substitute bride, and a wedding night! What a melodramatic stroke of luck! Looking at the handsome man lying beside her, Yu Tingwan shakes her head with a sigh. What a shame if he were to die. One word from the Divine Physician, and the God of War Prince doesn't die after all! The only downside is that the peerless warrior is now a crippled prince. Well, that works too. A 2.2kReads8.9Score310Shelves

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   These three books are my favorites; I don't know if they'll suit your tastes!

9. 459 重 Reborn: The Princess Won't Let Go of Her Dark Guard 重生后，公主抱着她的暗卫不撒手 Seven-Bag Bear七袋熊Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Princess] + [Shadow Guard] Reborn + face-slapping + punishing scumbags + both leads are chaste + mutual devotion The pride of the heavens and a beauty who could topple kingdoms, Chu Qingyao, the eldest princess of Dongling, loved her husband Shen Zhiyi in her past life and met a tragic end. Reborn in a new life, she relentlessly punishes the scum! She beats up the scumbag and his family, exposes the wicked woman, and powers her way to the top! The maid who saved her in her past life gets promot 1.9kReads8.8Score209Shelves
10. 460 拣 Choosing a Winter Branch: The Phoenix Perches in the Paulownia Tree 拣寒枝：凤栖梧桐 Egg Sauce蛋酱Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only love + sweet romance + an elegant, old-world setting] More than ten years ago, the Li family arranged a marriage with the eldest legitimate daughter of the Jiang family. The Jiang family's legitimate daughter spent ten years being trained to become the perfect wife for a member of the imperial clan. Jiang Jiusheng went even further, learning everything the celebrated young heir of the Li family liked so she could be worthy of him. She waited ten years, 11.7kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves

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    The Li family had arranged a marriage between Jiang Jiusheng and the eldest daughter of the Jiang family. Jiang Jiusheng had been trained for ten years according to the standards for a member of the imperial family, and she had even learned everything the Li family's young master liked, all to be worthy of him. After ten years, she thought it would be a perfect match, but instead received a letter of annulment, endured countless cold stares, and almost lost her life. Since she was going to die anyway, she decided to try and find a way to survive. She discovered that there were people in this world who would do things unbecoming of their status for her.

11. 461 G GB: Is the Shadow Guard Too Submissive? The Lady Takes the Lead GB：暗卫太卑微？小姐亲自折腰 It's Xiao Shang是肖尚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Female Top, Male Bottom, No Switching or Reversal, Plot-Driven Angst, Growing Female Lead] [Scheming, Dominant Young Lady x Humble Puppy-Like Shadow Guard] [Not Just a Two-Person Story, Slightly Female-Centric] [Bittersweet Romance, Childbirth, The Author Has Decided Who Gives Birth] The state of Qiao is bound by rigid Confucian morals, with civil officials holding the reins of power. Beneath the surface, turmoil has long been brewing. Zhi He’s original wish was simple: for the Zhi family to li 2.1kReads8.1Score285Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend a less popular historical romance novel on GB. Don't expect a lighthearted, sweet story; the overall atmosphere is rather somber. The male lead, a bodyguard, is trained to sacrifice himself, hiding his true feelings. The female lead, the legitimate daughter of a powerful family, has her every word and action affecting her entire clan, and many things are beyond her control. They care for each other, but reality stands between them, making progress difficult and retreat equally challenging. The political intrigue is also well-written.

12. 462 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 18.6kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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    Investing in this is a sure thing; the male lead is practically the epitome of character design.

13. 463 魅 The Enchantress Who Bewitched the World 魅姬惑天下 Black-Hearted Cat黑心的猫Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Chu Xiao, regent of the Yan Dynasty. Yu Ge, a peerless dancer. He used her as a pawn to win over the powerful, climb to the heights of power, and marry the treacherous chancellor's daughter. They took her body, killed her child, and murdered her mother. She swore to make these hypocrites pay for their blood debt. Then, in a single day, her astonishing true identity was revealed. Three thousand bewitching women, five hundred poison masters, and over ten thousand elite soldiers knelt throughout th 859Reads8.8Score183Shelves

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    They are all super good novels.

14. 464 都 Kill Them All. There's No Need to Act Normal 都杀了，做人没必要太正常 The Round-Headed, Round-Brained, Round-Bellied Tangerine圆头圆脑圆肚皮的橘子Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Now being published; a motion comic is out. The heroine is invincible, no romance, no nation-building, plot-focused, with male characters who may die.] Guan Zhiwei is forced to transmigrate. Countless Systems bind themselves to her, promising to send her home once she completes their missions. They all turn out to be liars. Our unlucky heroine decides to take down this world. Starting with killing the male lead. As she takes out one romantic male lead after another, she leads her neighbors 57.7kReads9.6Score10kShelves
15. 465 药 The Poison God's Doctor Consort: The Evil Prince Can't Stop Clinging 药神毒妃，邪王乖乖缠 Fragrant Green Night青夜息香Ancient Romance6.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, a peerless genius rose to prominence. With unmatched mastery of both medicine and poison, she became a God of Medicine. She possessed the top-ranked heavenly flame, a super divine beast, and more... He was the most handsome man in the world, feared by all: the Evil Prince, Mo Ling, the greatest genius in the Divine Realm. During a trip to the mortal world, he saw her ruthlessly kill someone just after she had transmigrated. From then on, he stuck by her, fiercely protected 2.3kReads8.7Score315Shelves
16. 466 刚 I Just Transmigrated and Got Caught in an Affair, So They Put Me in a Pig Cage. Now I'm Going on a Rampage 刚穿越就被抓奸进猪笼，我杀疯了 Only Good Luck Ahead只走红运Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Farming + Fantasy + System + Raising Children + High Combat Ability Chu Tianjiao had barely transmigrated before she was caught in an alleged affair and thrown into a pig cage. Luckily, she had a System and drew the Sunflower Manual, which saved her life. But then she discovered she was a widow with five hungry children to feed. The protagonist isn't assertive enough at first. She's afraid of ghosts, timid, and held back by her lack of strength. After experiencing bloodshed, she will transform i 3.2kReads7.9Score263Shelves

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    A lifesaver for book lovers! "Bloodstained Gate: The Twin Sisters' Bloodstained Return" is truly my recent favorite, and I couldn't resist recommending it to fellow readers! I was captivated from the very beginning; the plot is tight and engaging, creating a highly immersive reading experience. Watching the twin sisters crawl out of the abyss and return amidst bloodshed was incredibly thrilling! The atmosphere of ancient Chinese society is immersive, offering both heart-wrenching struggles and satisfying revenge. I was left wanting more after finishing it once; it definitely meets the standard of "reading it even twice"—a truly excellent read. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone!

17. 467 神 The Abandoned Miracle Doctor Returns Reborn 神医弃女重生归来 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + reborn + pocket dimension + revenge + sweet romance] (A full-cast audiobook adaptation is available. Give it a listen!) In her previous life, she caught a chill after falling into the water and slept for six days, missing her coming-of-age ceremony. When she woke, she was told she would marry the Marquis's heir in a month. To please her family, she agreed. But the heir's heart never belonged to her. At the marquis's residence, she was constantly targeted and mistreated, 16kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    "By the time you finish discussing it, it will be too late. If my family has a suitable young man, I will go and propose marriage right now."

18. 468 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 32.1kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
19. 469 邪 The Evil Emperor’s Beloved: The Ghost Doctor’s Useless Consort 邪帝心尖宠：鬼医废材妃 Ye Zi叶梓Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A genius ghost doctor transmigrates overnight into a good-for-nothing with no talent, no looks, and no aptitude for cultivation. What is she supposed to do? The moment she opens her eyes, she lands right on top of a peerlessly handsome man: the famous Prince of War of the Yao Kingdom! She covers his mouth. “Let’s make a deal. I’ll treat you, and you marry me!” The man grabs her in anger, then remembers she is already engaged to someone else and says with amusement, “Woman, do you plan to serve t 226Reads8.9Score—Shelves
20. 470 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
21. 471 冥 The Nether Emperor's Cherished One: Heaven-Defying Divine Doctor and Poison Master 冥帝绝宠：逆天神医毒妃 Mi Xiaotang米晓唐Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted She is a ruthless, brilliant doctor and poison expert. After transmigrating, she becomes a notoriously useless good-for-nothing. What will she do? Turn the world upside down? He is a mysterious prince, stunningly beautiful. Everyone knows him as ruthless and merciless, yet he dotes on her like a madman. “Is that look supposed to mean you want to help this young lady test the poison I just brewed?” the wicked woman said coolly, casting him a chilly glance. “My lady, are you sure? Should I take my 1.4kReads8.8Score153Shelves
22. 472 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 5kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
23. 473 本 This King's Sleeve Is Thoroughly Severed 本王这袖，断的彻底 Born Under a Lucky Star八字过硬Two Male Leads562k WordsCompleted [Preorders for The World Cannot Keep What It Loves Most open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. For the first 15 minutes, signed copies are available with no quantity limit; from 16 to 30 minutes, copies personally signed by the author are available with no quantity limit!] [Two male leads + The prince has a bit of a sense of humor] Everyone knew Prince Pu was gay. Even the man on the imperial throne turned a blind eye. Prince Pu had loved many people in his life. A horseman from the frontier 34.6kReads9.6Score4.9kShelves

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    The first book, while not a 9.6, Is really good. It has two male leads, and the writing is excellent, with a touch of sadness throughout. However, it has a happy ending [shy]. The second book, which I believe many people know, has a 9.8 Rating and is absolutely fantastic—a angsty romance [already hooked]. The third book is also very good; both the male and female leads are time travelers, and it has a happy ending. Some parts are sweet and funny, but others are truly heartbreaking. I really love it [a masterpiece]. The fourth book is a cultivation novel; I haven't finished it yet, but based on the ones I've read, they're all very good, also a 9.8 [Heart].

24. 474 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 235.3kReads9.7Score27.5kShelves
25. 475 绝 Peerless Divine Physician: The Evil Emperor Dotes on Her 绝世神医：邪皇狠狠宠 Tang Ruoqian唐若浅Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted She was the strongest mercenary queen, the despised legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household. He was the First Evil Emperor, a man who killed without batting an eye and whose name struck terror into everyone’s hearts. What she thought was a chance encounter had actually been part of a scheme all along. “Consort, if you won’t submit to me, then I’ll just have to submit to you.” He repeatedly tried to seduce her, hoping to win her heart, never realizing that he was the one falling dee 165Reads8.8Score—Shelves
26. 476 女 The Female Coroner Heads North by Imperial Order, Ready to Take Down Anyone in Her Way 女仵作奉旨北上，能刀一个是一个 Gu Xiaoshi顾小施Ancient Romance451k WordsCompleted Reborn · Love at First Sight · Past and Present Lives · Two Powerful Leads . She came from another world. Her birth mother died in childbirth, her father was a tearful wreck, and her twin sister was... a whole other story. She shouldered a family, her father's grievances, her sister's eccentricities, and a new life of her own. She took up her old profession, speaking for the dead. Her sharp words brought justice to the wronged. She was smitten by his looks at first sight, never knowing that fate 1.6kReads8.8Score338Shelves
27. 477 团 The Jiang Family's Beloved Little Daughter Can Work Immortal Magic 团宠之蒋家小女会仙法 March in Fragrant Bloom三月含芳菲Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Space + Cultivation + Farming + Beloved by the whole family + Medicine Big news! Big news! The people of Qingzhou spread the word far and wide. The Jiang clan of Xijindu, where no girl had been born in two hundred years, had welcomed a baby girl. They say the little girl was born blessed with tremendous good fortune. On the day she was born, rain fell from the heavens upon the land, which had suffered a prolonged drought. A few days after her birth, the family elders went hunting in the mountain 58.6kReads9.5Score5.3kShelves

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    High-quality ancient romance novel, 9.9 Out of 10. This book shocked me. Absolutely amazing! A true masterpiece of comedy! [Facepalm] I can't read it secretly while sleeping, I'm afraid you'll suffer internal injuries like me from holding it in. The jokes are so good, I could reread them countless times and they never get old. I love it so much!!!

28. 478 魔 Demon Emperor, Your Enchanting Consort Is Unstoppable 魔帝，你家妖妃拽破天 Yao Luo妖萝Ancient Romance4.2M WordsCompleted A modern mercenary queen transmigrates and finds herself in the body of a worthless little weakling with no cultivation, dark, shriveled skin, and a scrawny frame? That just means you don't know any better. I was a peerless genius, okay? Once her ugly looks fade and she reveals a stunning beauty so breathtakingly androgynous it defies the heavens, men and women alike go wild for her. She cultivates, advances her powers, and takes down trash on the side. Life couldn't be sweeter. But then one bol 2.9kReads8.7Score265Shelves
29. 479 永 The Thirteenth Year of Yongli 永历十三年 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance774k WordsCompleted Now being serialized~ [Nation and people above all + no golden finger, transmigration, or rebirth + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Cunning, ruthless, brilliant villainess VS a lone official who has endured humiliation + mystery and investigation] To find her father's whereabouts, Xu Mingyu leaves her home and travels far to Lan County. There, amid the Yellow River's towering, turbid waves, she strikes a dangerous bargain with a tiger. She never expects to cross paths with Pei Wenzheng, the 350Reads8.3Score100Shelves
30. 480 什 So What If I Lack Morals? I’m Already Number One in All of Jiuzhou 什么仙道天道？呵！我修的是杀道 Jiang Xiaoyan姜小言Ancient Romance3.4M WordsOngoing [Print edition out September 12 + refuses to look back + satisfying growth story + ensemble cast] In her past life, Wanwan died at the hands of her master and six senior brothers, pierced through the heart by seven swords and left without a whole body. Her master only loved her little junior sister, and her senior brothers only doted on her. When the little junior sister lost her Golden Core, they dug out Wanwan's to replace it. When the little junior sister was wronged, Ye Wanwan was made to su 156.4kReads9.4Score12.5kShelves

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    Highly recommended by seasoned bookworms

31. 481 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 59.5kReads9.2Score8kShelves

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    A collection of hidden gems: "The Little Madman," a madcap and eccentric work, a top-tier ancient romance novel; "The Delicate Bone" is a sweet and romantic drama that defies expectations, with political intrigue at its core. "The Mistress Enters the Mansion on Her Wedding Days, and the Cold and Powerful Minister Falls for Her Every Day" is a heartwarming and humorous story of transmigration and a comeback. "What Kind of Conduct" is a mind-bending palace intrigue story full of plot twists; ", "Reborn Matriarch Goes Mad" Sweet romance and political intrigue; "Road Survival" features a team without a partner and hardcore survival skills. Every book is original and doesn't follow any clichés. If you're looking for something to read, just go for it!

32. 482 帝 Emperor, Indulge Me: The Black-Bellied Divine Doctor 帝尊放肆宠：腹黑神医妃 Turn the Corner转弯Ancient Romance482k WordsCompleted The young heir of an ancient martial arts clan transmigrates to another world. He only wants to live freely, become strong, and occasionally play the fool to catch the tiger, enjoying life as he goes. Who knew he would run into him... 2.3kReads9.0Score235Shelves
33. 483 说 Wasn’t He Supposed to Be Infertile? How Did the Palace Maid Have Three Babies? 说好的绝嗣呢？小宫女咋三胎了 One Little Sweet Fish一口小甜鱼Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [The heroine transmigrates, then is reborn + fertility + sign-in beauty System + palace intrigue] [The heroine is ambitious, and the male lead is a scumbag] Beauty is a kind of resource. Yun Wanning, a top makeup artist devoted to helping ordinary people look beautiful, understands this all too well. One day, she transmigrates into the body of a plain-looking palace maid. After clawing her way up, she becomes a favorite of the Emperor's beloved consort. But the consort is dull-witted and makes o 17.8kReads7.9Score1.9kShelves
34. 484 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

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    Li Qingluan, the only daughter of a mighty general, captivated the heart of the cold-blooded emperor Liu Heng with her radiant smile. One was a gentle and charming young noblewoman in her prime, the other a ruthless and decisive middle-aged emperor; the age gap did not hinder their bond.

35. 485 逆 Heaven-Defying Favor: Demon Venerable, Please Behave 逆天盛宠：妖尊请克制 Mu Ling沐灵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On the very first night after transmigrating, Mu Ling'er sleeps with the Demon Realm's Emperor, rumored to be impotent! Overnight, she becomes famous throughout the entire Demon Realm. Everywhere she goes, she is met with looks of admiration (jealousy) and reverence (disgust). “They say I can't perform as a man. What do you think, my consort?” He gives her a wicked smile with his breathtakingly handsome face, and Mu Ling'er is instantly captivated. Every day, she wages an active battle against h 14Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    It's really beautiful, you should try it, especially the one with Gong Shu.

36. 486 姣 Jiaojiao's Joyful Years 姣姣岁欢 Little Yuanbao元宝儿Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Jiang Suihuan marries Qin Huaijing, a royal relative whose family has fallen on hard times, bringing a generous dowry with her. On their wedding night, before they can consummate the marriage, he leaves her to fend for herself in the manor. Two years later, Qin Huaijing is selected by the court to become the Crown Prince of Great Jin. Jiang Suihuan thinks that her husband’s rise will make her Crown Princess. Instead, her husband returns victorious from the battlefield and tells her that a lowbor 9.5kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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    Ahhh, I highly recommend this book! The female lead is incredibly intelligent, and the plot twists and turns so captivating! As a die-hard fan of historical romance novels, I really think this book doesn't deserve a 9.0 Rating! [Crying]

37. 487 穿 Transmigrated as a Madcap Princess: The Handsome Emperor Can't Get Enough of Me 穿越狂妃：绝色帝尊宠不停 Zhi Xiang执相Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She transmigrated and stumbled upon a stunningly handsome man sitting in a fire, burning himself alive... “Hey, handsome, since you don't want to live anyway, let me save you first!” The young woman rescued the Evil Emperor as he endured his tribulation in the flames, then slipped away. When the arrogant Emperor Venerable awoke, he ground his teeth in fury. “Find that woman! I want to kill her with my own hands!” Jun Shiyue was busy reveling in the battles of a wealthy household, tearing into t 10.3kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
38. 488 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 545Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Completed, angst warning⚠️ Rating not yet available. Content depends on your tolerance; if you like angst, I'm waiting for a five-star review. A masterpiece of unconventional palace intrigue and power struggles. Detailed descriptions of palace secrets, unconventional plot twists, clear logic, humorous daily life, intense power struggles, the female lead is ridiculed upon entering the palace, and she seeks revenge through her own efforts. No cheat codes, no time travel, no rebirth; she navigates the treacherous and dark harem. Content may be disturbing. Readers may be driven away by the emotional torment. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women fight? A tragic portrayal of the ancient feudal system, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

39. 489 瞎 My Blind Husband Is a Hopeless Romantic. I Can Lie to Him and Deceive Him, but He Won’t Leave 瞎子夫君恋爱脑，欺他骗他都不跑 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted Shen Zhixi only wanted to have a child with Song Lianzhou, not take responsibility for him. Men were all worthless and could never be relied on. Their only use was helping women get pregnant. Her own father taught her the first lesson in hating men. She had never met her biological father. He got her mother pregnant out of wedlock, then abandoned them, leaving mother and daughter to endure everyone’s scorn. Later, her childhood sweetheart betrayed and set her up, making her give up on men for g 7.4kReads9.1Score882Shelves

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    Every single one of them is amazing; they're hidden gems!

40. 490 邪 The Evil Empress’s Sole Favorite: Accept Your Husband’s Salute 邪后独宠：请受为夫一拜 Young Master Qianxi公子茜兮Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted Su Jiuqin was a top hypnotist in the twenty-first century. Overnight, she transmigrated and became a palace maid in the Wuming imperial palace, with low status and a precarious future. But Su Jiuqin knows how to bend without breaking. Since she’s here, she might as well make the best of it. Nothing is too terrible to handle. Keeping a calm and carefree heart and living freely in this strange world is the real skill! Because Su Jiuqin didn’t know the palace rules, she offended Jimo Chen. “Ah, You —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 491 重 Reborn as the Chief Minister's White Moonlight 重生首辅大人白月光 Zhi Xia织夏Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Complete] Happy ending, sweet overall, with a little angst [A reserved, dignified scholar-statesman and chief minister vs. a resilient, untamed little flirt] (#Both reborn, “daddy” type boyfriend) On a snowy day in Shengjing, the celebrated chief minister Shen Qian was beheaded at Wumen Gate, his blood spraying three feet. Before he died, he gripped a red cord tightly. “Qingqing, your big brother is coming to join you.” Ji Yaoqing’s family died in a political struggle. At six, she was taken in 5.5kReads9.3Score950Shelves

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    Book 1: "My first wish is for my beloved to live a thousand years; my second wish is for me to remain forever; my third wish is to be like the swallows on the beam, meeting year after year." Book 2: "Three thousand steps, one bow with each step." Book 3: Shen Zhixia: "I fell in love with the sun, its light radiant." Book 4: "The world owed him favor, and I made up for it." "The world pushed her away, but I embraced her."

42. 492 冷 The Cold Emperor Is Here: The Proud Empress Wants a Truce 冷帝在上，傲娇皇后求休战 Zhong Muli钟木离Ancient Romance608k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Leng Yuling hadn’t even figured out what was going on before she was married off! He was the emperor, a distant and proud man above all others. “This is only a fake marriage.” After the wedding, Leng Yuling felt thoroughly deceived! Why did this emperor not only enter her chambers, but climb into her bed as well? And as if that weren’t enough, could someone tell her why he wanted her to bear him a child every single night? 10Reads8.0Score—Shelves
43. 493 忘 The Tribulation of the Forgotten River 忘川劫 Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted [“Cold and ruthless God of War” Moxi VS “Heartless Stone Spirit” Sansheng] “If you can catch me, I’ll be yours!” She is the Three-Life Spirit Stone by the River of Forgetfulness, beside the other shore’s flowers, guiding souls through the consequences of their deeds. He is the renowned God of War of the Nine Heavens, with no room for personal feelings, devoted only to all living beings. A stone has no heart, and a warrior no tenderness. Though they are worlds apart, a casual remark binds them to 29.5kReads9.6Score3.9kShelves
44. 494 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
45. 495 三 Thirty and Radiant 三十而骊 Lucy Flower露西花Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Women’s Fiction + Personal Growth + Comeback + Healing + Inspirational + Strong Female Lead + Married Life] At thirty, she’s done with her sham marriage. Time to become a bold, dazzling queen of the single life! When a freak accident tore the wrapping off her seemingly perfect marriage overnight, Mi Xiaobai, who had always seemed blessed by fortune, hit the first major setback of her life behind the walls of marriage: A mother-in-law with a knife behind her smile, a two-faced husband, a critica 17.4kReads9.6Score2.5kShelves

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    Without further ado, as a bookworm with over ten years of experience, I think it's fantastic.

46. 496 听 They Say Everyone Rumored to Be Involved with This Maid Gets Promoted 听说和这丫鬟有绯闻的都升官了 Tears in the Heart of the Tree树心有泪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated Maid + Ensemble Cast + Political Schemes and Twists + Hilarious Chaos] One-sentence summary: A maid and two minor officials are brought together by a wastrel marquis to resolve crises and crack bizarre cases. Zhuxin transmigrated into the body of a maid in a Duke's manor. She thought her future would involve either household intrigue or farming, but then the manor was confiscated and she landed in the Imperial Prison. Zhuxin felt like she was doomed. They were all picking on her j 16.8kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    This rating is really low, especially the first book!!! The author of the first book has a very creative mind; the essence is that you can ship any two characters (regardless of gender). The thinking is incredibly meticulous, and the female lead is very well-developed. I recommend everyone to check it out.

47. 497 读 After Reading His Mind, the Mad Tyrant Decides to Turn Over a New Leaf 读心后，疯批暴君决定洗白 Picking Flowers in the Wind风中折花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book + woman disguised as a man + mind reading + wish fulfillment + two powerful leads + both leads are devoted to each other] Song Yunchu transmigrates into the tragic villainous chancellor from a melodramatic novel, who dies horribly. According to the original story, she will first be dismissed from office and imprisoned by the villainous emperor, then shot through the heart with a rain of arrows by the male lead, Prince Yi, whom she loves. After weighing her options, So 29.6kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves
48. 498 穿 Reborn as a Frail Sacrificial Character, I’m Doted on by a Cruel Official 穿成病弱炮灰，被阴戾权臣强宠了 Wilderness Siren荒野塞壬Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [An unconventional transmigration-into-a-book political intrigue story, with no palace or household infighting. A serious tone, a subdued plot, and few power-fantasy moments.] Shen Suiwan transmigrated into a book, specifically a story about a true and false legitimate daughter. But she was neither the fake legitimate daughter of breathtaking beauty nor the true legitimate daughter who excelled in both arms and letters. She was the legitimate daughter's cousin, an early-death cannon-fodder chara 2kReads8.9Score216Shelves
49. 499 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 81.1kReads9.7Score14.1kShelves
50. 500 幸 Lucky to Have Met Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识卿桃花面 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Wei Qing transmigrated. Her principle was simple: if you can settle it with your fists, don't waste your breath. 6.7kReads9.2Score779Shelves

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    Although the first book didn't score as high as the others, I still want to recommend it. -- When a cold-faced military governor meets a cunning and ruthless female healer, the political turmoil is intertwined with a long-standing bloodbath. From a contractual couple testing each other, they become soulmates who stir up the world together. He protects her above all others, and she guides him out of the abyss. Every frame of their interaction made me frantically take screenshots!

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