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. 501 说 I Was Supposed to Be a Doormat, So Why Does the Emperor Remember Everything? 说好当受气包，怎么皇帝有记忆？ Late Branches at Dawn杳杳枝晚Ancient Romance256k WordsOngoing [Looks delicate and plays the victim, but is a fearsome flower × scheming emperor who retains his memories after reloading] (An antagonistic imperial couple, a reloading power fantasy, father-daughter affection, and a romance that grows sweeter by the day) Chu Mingzhao is the capital's most fearsome beauty. She can shatter a stone lion with one punch. But her unscrupulous father tricked her into entering the palace, where she was bound to a [System for Playing the Victim]. Little Four: Host, yo 29Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 502 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 25.2kReads9.7Score4.8kShelves
3. 503 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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   This is a historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. It boasts clear logic, well-developed characters, a rich plot, and a tightly woven narrative. A non-clichéd, fast-paced read—please enjoy!

4. 504 帝 Reborn, the Emperor and Empress Both Quit Their Jobs 帝后重生后都撂挑子不干了 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance392k WordsCompleted (A cool, dignified male lead who'd rather slack off than be emperor, and a beautiful, sensible heroine who sometimes gets a little mischievous.) In her previous life, she lived in splendor but felt stifled as empress for over a decade. As she lay dying, her emperor husband was still away on campaign and had yet to return. Reborn, Chu Yue reflects on the past and decides that while the empress's phoenix crown was beautiful, it was also heavy and exhausting. She really doesn't want to wear it agai 4.8kReads8.5Score358Shelves

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   In their past life, they were impure; in this life, both are pure! In their previous life, they were a favored prince and empress. Due to the sudden death of the crown prince, the prince became the most honored emperor and empress. To balance the court, the prince began taking concubines, and the princess matured due to responsibility. Even though they still loved each other, a rift grew between them. In this life, they are both reborn to ensure the crown prince's safety. Then, their home is robbed, and the princess refuses to marry. The prince, having hurt the princess in their past life, can only pursue her now! The prince loves her deeply; in their past life, he even needed aphrodisiacs to seduce others. In this life, they constantly resolve misunderstandings and unravel mysteries, all so they can relax and avoid work! 🤞🤞🤞

5. 505 影 The Movie Emperor Keeps Trying to Make a Move on Me 影帝他总想对我图谋不轨 An Suiyu安随遇Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Shen Yi, stage name Wei Long, was an actor of superstar caliber who took the world by storm in the 1970s. But after he disappeared one day, he vanished from history without a trace, as if he had never existed. One day, Rong Qian spotted a photo of herself with Shen Yi, taken more than thirty years ago... This incredible discovery sent her on journey after journey through time, transmigrating into the past to save him! For Rong Qian, only a few days passed between each trip to the past. But for S 36.3kReads9.7Score5.6kShelves
6. 506 云 The Moon in Yun Ting's Heart 云廷心上月 Sugar Beans Aren't Bitter糖豆不苦Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + palace and household intrigue early on + sweet romance + devoted one-on-one love + happy ending] [Sickly beauty x obsessive male lead] After transmigrating into a book, Qin Yannian finds herself as a minor character in a political scheming novel aimed at male readers. The book is three million words long, and she appears in only three hundred of them. The original owner of her body relentlessly pursued her second cousin, insisting she would marry no one else. In the p 14.7kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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   Trust me, they're all fantastic! Just watch them and you're done. They all have ratings above 9. If you don't like them, come find me.

7. 507 纨 The Rake’s Wife Makes a Name for Herself 纨绔娘子出名门 Bird of Paradise天堂鸟Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Her father was rich, her mother was beautiful, her grandfather held power, and her brothers had handsome faces. Mo Yinian was a natural at being born into good fortune, and from the moment she entered the world, she was the darling of the entire family. As the Mo family’s daughter came of age, countless young men climbed over the walls to catch a glimpse of her. But would her marriage be a childhood romance or a match written in the stars? Mo Xiaojiu climbed into the saddle with a knife in hand 723Reads8.9Score110Shelves

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   Although this book doesn't have a score of 9.8 Or higher, I can guarantee it's better than many books with scores of 9.8 Or higher.

8. 508 她 She Swapped Bodies with the Tyrant and Went on a Rampage! 她，与暴君互换后，杀疯啦！ Little Chubby, Run!小胖子快跑Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Soul swap + transmigrate into a book + sweet, funny romance + going off the rails + tyrant + wish fulfillment + both leads are each other's first and only] Yun Yaoyao transmigrated into a book, becoming a foolish, timid cannon-fodder character who doesn't even survive the first chapter. No problem. If my family plots against me, I'll assassinate the emperor and wipe out my own clan! But after killing the emperor, Yun Yaoyao was horrified to discover that she and the tyrant had swapped bodies! T 27.6kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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   [Already wanting to buy][Already wanting to buy][Already wanting to buy] In the book, Xie Zhirang, a ruthless and heartless man, is incredibly loving towards Jiang Mi. Jiang Mi believes that sweet words can appease everyone. Everyone praises Jiang Mi's charming smile, but Xie Zhirang tells her that she doesn't need to suppress her feelings; she can be happy, angry, sad, or joyful as she pleases, and he will fully support her. Jiang Mi is moved to tears and throws herself into his arms. This kind of love is incredibly heartwarming.

9. 509 娇 The Beautiful Transmigrator Warmed the Heart of a Darkened Prince 娇美人她穿越后暖了黑化反派王爷 Meat-Loving Little Fairy吃肉的小仙女Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Su Qingyun worked herself to death by staying up all night. After transmigrating, she learns that she is the frail, sickly, lecherous good-for-nothing everyone in the capital gossips about. Her doting father even uses a life-saving favor to secure an imperial marriage decree for her. Her betrothed is the living King of Hell, feared by everyone in the capital for his coldness, ruthlessness, and decisiveness. At their first meeting, he nearly strangles her, but she gives as good as she gets, lungi 1.4kReads9.2Score162Shelves
10. 510 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
11. 511 于 I Send This Heart on the Wind 于风寄此心 Bai Shi柏示Ancient Romance222k WordsOngoing Wei Fengyun, the regent who holds the court in the palm of his hand, is cold-hearted, ruthless, and cruel. The only person he indulges and favors without restraint is the orphan Yu Yu. As they spend time together, Yu Yu gradually develops feelings for this regent who stands alone at the summit of power... 8Reads—Score106Shelves

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    The regent, wielding immense power, is universally regarded as cold-blooded and cruel, but only Yu Yu knows that all his tenderness is reserved for her. Yu Feng entrusts his heart to her, witnessing the tender emotions that blossom between the orphan girl and the powerful minister.

12. 512 我 My Frail, Innocent, Adorable Husband 我那柔弱无辜的小娇夫 September Phoenix九月凤凰Modern Romance261k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later + Playing the Fool to Catch the Tiger + A Power Couple + Sweet from Start to Finish] They had to get married within three days? Shen Li glanced at the family tree and gave a cold laugh. She flipped straight to the last page and picked Gu Chen, the most forgettable little nobody in the Gu family. They said he was sickly. They said he blushed whenever he saw a woman. They said he was the most useless member of the Gu family. At the wedding, he hid behind her, trembling. 3kReads—Score397Shelves

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    This is a treasure of a sweet romance novel that I stayed up all night to finish! The little husband is good at playing the victim to gain sympathy, but in reality, he's full of scheming to keep the female lead. The ambiguous and tug-of-war scenes are so sweet that I couldn't get over it for a long time after reading it.

13. 513 百 The Hundred Demons Manual (2) 百妖谱（2） Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance191k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox, laughing and bickering as they roam the land. White demons, myriad affairs, and a hundred emotions: a strange and wondrous world, full of life’s warmth and hardship. 2.2kReads9.5Score608Shelves

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    I'm currently reading the Zhang Henshui series; I've read these few books.

14. 514 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Married the Villain and Was Spoiled Into a Couch Potato 穿书后，嫁给反派被宠成咸鱼 Mao Fugui毛富贵儿Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + marriage first, love later + lighthearted and a little goofy + sweet romance, both leads are each other’s first and only] After more than twenty years of struggling to grow up, Qin Fei transmigrated into a book and wanted nothing more than to lie low. But her original character was destined to be cannon fodder, so to save herself and change her fate, she gritted her teeth and married the ruthless, vicious villain of the story. The book said that Cen Hejue was a notori 2kReads9.0Score252Shelves
15. 515 世 The Heir's Temper Burns Like Fire, and His Sweet Wife Can't Hide 世子性烈如火，娇娇夫人难以藏躲 Yuyu Zi渔渔籽Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, not reborn + fictional dynasty + marriage before love + both leads are virgins + gentle, graceful, perceptive beauty vs. cold-faced, devoted, hot-tempered lord] After her kingdom was defeated in war, she was sent to Beichen to marry, becoming a sacrifice for peace between the two nations. After the wedding, she and Yan Han, the heir of Beichen, were united in name only. As time passed, she realized he saw her only as a gift from Nandu, someone insignificant and dispensa 1.6kReads8.8Score147Shelves
16. 516 病 The Possessive Power Minister’s Guide to Spoiling His Wife 病娇权臣宠妻手册 Late Day晚昼Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [Transmigrated into a book + super-sweet one-on-one romance + secret identity revealed + supernatural ability + forced to become the villain’s beloved] A straightforward beauty who never stops flirting vs. a charming, laid-back fox of a man Shen Zhixia transmigrated into the body of a doomed cannon-fodder character with a high chance of dying. But she could see whether the threads around people’s wrists were red or black: red meant affection, black meant dislike. And she even had a handsome man 1.7kReads9.2Score180Shelves
17. 517 公 The Young Master’s Divine Physician Consort 公子的神医娇妃 Ride On, Roam the Jianghu Again踏马续江湖Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted Her husband, the man who always kept his word and placed duty above all else, the brother Zhao who had once sworn eternal love to her, had another woman and a child. He had forgotten her, yet still refused to let her go... He was still the same responsible, steadfast man of integrity who put the people and his family’s ambitions first. He simply no longer loved her. She would never share her husband with another, not in this life. But what did it matter that she had once loved him deeply? She co 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is beautiful and sassy; it's a sweet and romantic story. It's a powerful couple: the female lead is skilled in politics, medicine, and worldly affairs, while the male lead holds a high position as a feudal lord during the Spring and Autumn Period. They experience setbacks, misunderstandings, and divorce along the way, but later reunite.

18. 518 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.2kReads9.6Score16.5kShelves

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    This is a highly-rated story with a 9.7 rating. It's a very realistic portrayal of a family, not a typical villainous ensemble piece. The story of Mianmian's family is truly heartwarming and healing, yet also tragic. If it weren't for Mianmian's arrival, only Jiang Changtian would have survived, despite his poor health. Fate has been incredibly unfair to this family, with one mishap after another. But Mianmian's presence brings life to the family, allowing them to narrowly escape danger and for things to start moving in a better direction.

19. 519 水 Fickle as Water 水性杨花 Feng Yuqi冯玉奇Historical74k WordsCompleted In the chaotic years of the Republic of China, Xu Fangqing of Peach Blossom Village and Li Xiaoming, a fisherman, had known and loved each other since childhood. Their feelings were mutual, and with her uncle’s help, they became engaged, believing they would spend their lives together in peace. But fate had other plans: Fangqing’s uncle suddenly died, and her greedy mother-in-law secretly seized the family’s savings. For money, the mother-in-law joined forces with relatives and cruelly sold Fang 497Reads8.7Score—Shelves
20. 520 溺 Doting on My Darling Captive 溺养娇脔 Everything Is About Romance风月都相关Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [A proud young nobleman from a powerful family vs. a cool, refined beauty from Jiangnan] Updates ongoing for the side couple Tan Dingsong and Lin Yin’s bonus chapters: a by-the-book older man and a female celebrity, a hate-to-love story. [Stunning heroine, weak at first then strong + devoted hero who falls from grace and humbly begs for love] After meeting her, he learns how to love. His mature, passionate love heals her wounds and warms her whole life. Yu Wanwan, Nancheng’s “moonlight of the h 31.8kReads9.3Score3kShelves

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    The 6th book features a beautiful and lively female protagonist, while the male protagonist is a loyal and patriotic general, a rough and rugged man. From the male protagonist's perspective, his unrequited love blossoms into reality; from the female protagonist's perspective, it's a marriage of convenience that develops into love.

21. 521 八 With Eight Brothers, the Reborn Legitimate Daughter Reclaims Her Beloved Status 八个哥哥，嫡女重生夺回团宠地位 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted A sweet romance about a reborn legitimate daughter who gets utterly spoiled by her brothers!! (Everyone’s darling, sweet romance, reborn, political intrigue, face-slapping the scum, soft at first then tough, weak at first then strong, kill, kill, kill!) I heard Pei Fang was killed by Bei Zouxie! Li Qingqing’s lips curled slightly! I heard Bei Yunfeng was dead, and Li Qingqing raised her brows! I heard, so many people say, that Chen Xie and the entire Bei Zouxie family are going to die…! Li Qingq 105Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    In a world where everything has changed, you are my favorite. I've thought for a long time about what you would like, but I'm still unsure. I must ask you in person next time I dream of you. Life is full of suffering, and your blatant favoritism is my salvation.

22. 522 不 No More Slacking: The Prince’s Favorite Concubine’s Daily Grind 不当咸鱼，王府宠妾的内卷日常 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cutthroat household competition + no slacking off + ambitious heroine] Shen Wei, a die-hard rat-race fanatic, transmigrated into the lowest-ranking maid in a prince’s manor. Prince Yan held a position of great prestige, but all his wives and concubines had given up trying. The princess consort, born to a prestigious family, was as aloof as a chrysanthemum. The secondary consort wanted lifelong monogamy. The reborn woman had lost all hope in Prince Yan and was content to lie fla 67.4kReads9.4Score8.7kShelves
23. 523 糊 The Hilarious Daily Life of a Scatterbrained County Magistrate's Family 糊涂县令家鸡飞狗跳的日常生活 Bamboo Bay Bay竹湾湾Ancient Romance927k WordsOngoing A moonlight-white stepmother + a love-struck father + a high-level concubine Ensemble cast, not a feel-good power fantasy!!! Not a comedy!!! There are painful moments early on!!!! The legitimate children struggle to survive, while the vulnerable band together to keep each other warm. When Tong Hui, a county magistrate, loses his first wife to illness, he has no choice but to entrust their two children to a concubine in the household. On his way back to his hometown, Tong Hui meets the woman he l 66.8kReads9.2Score6.4kShelves

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    This is the first ancient romance novel you absolutely must read; it's my favorite, and it's incredibly good!

24. 524 琴 Ruling the World with Music: The Reborn Princess Is Dazzling 琴御天下：重生王妃太耀眼 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance129k WordsCompleted You made me die a horrible death in my past life! Did you never think I might take revenge? Ha! If the world has wronged me, then what use is it to me? We might as well overthrow it all! (Reborn × Both Pure × Abuse the Scum and Face-Slapping ×) 3Reads5.8Score—Shelves
25. 525 满 Spring Over the City: A Collection of Historical Romances by Yiyimaiqian 满城春（一枚铜钱古言精选） A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A collection of classic historical romances by popular Jinjiang author Yi Mei Tong Qian. These three works are all timeless favorites, perfect for staying up all night to read: Spring Over the City, Poisoned Wine, and Strange Tales of the Eighth Day of the Twelfth Month. The Liu family of the capital is an eminent clan so powerful that even the imperial family treats them with respect. Liu Yan, the legitimate youngest daughter of the second branch, is brilliant and blessed with both wisdom and g 23.4kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    This ancient Chinese style feels so good!

26. 526 重 Reborn: The Poor Scholar's Doctor Wife Is Forced to Start a Rat Race in the Capital 重生后寒门医妃被迫在京城搞内卷 Qin Bao琴宝Ancient Romance645k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household and should have grown up cherished. But at birth, a servant switched her with another baby, and she was left to grow up in the countryside. Her adoptive parents treated her like a beast of burden, then abused her to death once they had drained her of every last bit of value. Reborn with a pocket dimension, she dumps the scumbag, trounces the fake white lotus, and cuts ties with her adoptive parents. Those who abused her will pay for it for 3.6kReads9.2Score325Shelves
27. 527 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
28. 528 我 Making a Living in the World of the Living 我在阳间混日子 Baicao Bangzi百草帮子Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted My life has been one misfortune after another. I’ve lived worse than a dog, and just when things were finally looking up, someone told me I was born with a child’s fate and wouldn’t live past eighteen. I was also missing a soul, which made me a complete idiot! Half human, half ghost? A born menace. Then, after suffering a devastating loss, my Third Eye opened! I finally understood: to make the most of my limited lifespan, I followed my dad, who could bring ruin to heaven, earth, and even the air 56kReads8.7Score4.2kShelves
29. 529 娇 The Pampered Madam 娇宠夫人 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted Su Yuan was born into the Great Sheng Dynasty, where people prized slender figures. But when she grew up, she was a voluptuous beauty, which made it difficult for her to find a husband. Then, after being selected as a concubine, she was assigned to Prince Qin, Pei Jingheng. Since she was here, she decided to make the best of it. Su Yuan planned to shut the door and live a quiet life of her own. She hadn't expected Pei Jingheng to be handsome and perceptive, with no prejudice against her, even th 28.4kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves
30. 530 宫 A Palace Maid's Daily Life: My Parents Want Me to Be a Couch Potato 宫女日常：爹娘让我当咸鱼 Yu Tangluo玉糖萝Ancient Romance699k WordsCompleted Hang Jiayanxin was a bondservant of the Plain White Banner and a court-appointed royal service worker. She entered the palace at thirteen and would leave at twenty-five. For twelve years in the palace, she kept her parents' advice in mind: be a good-for-nothing fish, and hang on until it's time to leave. But the towering palace before her was like a massive vessel, bearing endless power and desire. Once she pushed open those heavy doors, she stepped onto a path from which there was no turning ba 5.4kReads9.1Score561Shelves
31. 531 君 The Emperor Steals His Minister’s Wife, Then Claims Her by Force 君夺臣妻，被恋爱脑帝王强取豪夺 Time Is Gentle and Clear时光清浅Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + the emperor steals his minister’s wife + love-driven madness + emotional push and pull + exclusive 1v1 romance + love-struck hero + heroine who grows] [Fate means nothing to Yuchi Jing. He only believes in following his heart.] At their first meeting, Yuchi Jing stole another glance at the woman beneath a centuries-old tree. She wore a bright red fox-fur cloak over her brocade robe, concealing the hairstyle that marked her as a married woman. At their next meeti 4.8kReads9.0Score400Shelves

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    A woman's chastity is never measured by her skirts. This is a story of a ruler seizing his subject's wife, set in ancient times, with a love-struck male protagonist. In Yu Chi Jing's eyes, there are two kinds of people in this world: Lu Ruanxi and everyone else. It's really good! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

32. 532 蓄 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 17.7kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    The fatherly husband's gentleness is never heavy, guiding the female lead to live a carefree life. The sweetness amidst the everyday moments is both healing and enjoyable.

33. 533 种 The Farming Girl the Regent Can Never Get Enough Of 种田农女，摄政王百看不厌 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance105k WordsCompleted She never thought that loving the simple pleasures of everyday life meant lacking ambition. During the days after she transmigrated, the aroma of rice drifting from the kitchen, clothes drying in the courtyard, and her family chatting around the table brought her more peace of mind than any power or empty reputation. She believed that life wasn't about living to earn other people's envy, but about the warmth of meals and the peace of ordinary days. Even knowing he would one day become a regent, 5Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 534 穿 Transmigrated as the Powerful Minister's Wife Who Died Young, I Read Minds and Went on a Killing Spree 穿成权臣早死妻，我靠读心杀疯了 Woof Woof Sweetheart汪汪充甜宝Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + 11-year age gap + both leads are each other's one and only + heroine can read minds] After transmigrating, Shen Wangshu became the legitimate youngest daughter of the fallen Yongning Marquis's household. The moment she opened her eyes, she was told she had to marry Chen Ting, the General Who Pacifies the Nation, who was rumored to have had seven wives die before him. They said Chen Ting was eccentric and reclusive, a much older man who rarely came home. Plenty of pe 7.3kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    The bag is nice.

35. 535 帝 The Emperor Has No Heart, Yet His Cool and Elegant Noble Consort Has Her Ways 帝本无心，怎奈清冷贵妃手段高 My Cat Is Called Huabei我的猫叫花呗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Cool, seductive fox beauty vs. a carefree, womanizing emperor] [The heroine is the true daughter, driven by revenge and ambition: a scheming beauty, sweet on the outside but ruthless within, and far from virtuous. This is an unconventional palace-intrigue story focused on winning hearts. The hero is not chaste. Later, he desperately tries to win her back. The overall tone is sweet, and the romance becomes one-on-one in the latter half.] Until the age of five, Changyu Jiao was the legitimate da 9.5kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves
36. 536 重 Reborn, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Shall We Grow Old Together? 重生太子殿下我们白头偕老好不好 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance185k WordsCompleted "Yu Mingxue, I'm sorry. This prince no longer has any feelings for you. The marriage is off," Nangong Yemian said gravely. His eyes filled with a coldness that kept everyone at a distance. "Crown Prince, please! I'm sorry. Xue'er knows she was wrong. Could you give Xue'er another chance?" Her eyes reddened, and her voice quavered with tears. A flicker of surprise passed through his dark eyes, gone in an instant. 98Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 537 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
38. 538 在 Running Wild in the Big Shot's Dreams 在大佬梦里撒野 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance205k WordsOngoing [Tech tycoon pretending to be an ascetic x Brilliant AI genius pretending to be a sweet, innocent girl] [They dream of each other x Older man dotes on her alone x A carefully laid plan x Devoted one-on-one romance and mutual salvation] Genius girl-next-door Yu Youzhi suddenly gets cracked over the head. When she wakes, she discovers she's in bed with her own boss, so she slaps herself. "That didn't hurt! Then let's see how I kill you!" "Zhi Zhi, you're a little wild today. I like it!" Ji Yan 1.1kReads—Score104Shelves
39. 539 谢 Thanks for Asking, We’ve Been Married Three Years and Still Haven’t Kissed! 谢邀，成婚三年，还未亲嘴儿！ A Cloud of Cream一朵奶油云Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted (Transmigrate into a book + possessive villain + rekindled romance + intense push and pull + mutual devotion + redemption + one-on-one, both leads are each other’s first and only!) Also known as: I Can’t Believe It, The Villain I’d Won Over Got Away! Xie Zhaohua transmigrated into an old-school novel about a wife chasing her husband to the crematorium. She devoted herself to winning over the villain to complete her mission. But on the very day she succeeded, the System suddenly malfunctioned, 5.4kReads9.0Score538Shelves

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    It's really super good. The female lead was temporarily replaced by the original body halfway through, and the male lead suffered a lot. But after the real female lead returned, the male lead's mind was filled with nothing but wanting to be with her.

40. 540 报 Report, Your Highness: The Princess Consort Has Run Off Again with the Little Cutie 报告王爷，王妃带着小萌宝又跑了 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance125k WordsCompleted We had forgotten our past lives, but when we met again, we fell in love once more. We both lost our memories, yet he fell for her all over again. He doesn’t want her money and chases after her instead. We had both forgotten each other, but we still fell in love again. I’m in tears. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 541 纵 So What If You’re Reborn? 纵你重生又如何 Yao Yaoya妖幺芽Ancient Romance169k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete] [Two powerful leads + no point in being reborn as a concubine’s daughter + face-slapping and punishing scoundrels + the male lead has a secret crush] [A cool, composed beauty with overwhelming combat prowess vs. a mysterious, bewitching prince] [One-on-one romance + happy ending + single and chaste] Her mother was the most favored legitimate princess, her uncle was the reigning emperor, her maternal grandmother was empress dowager of the realm, and her older brother 2.4kReads8.9Score316Shelves

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    Super captivating historical romance novels. The first one features two strong female leads, with the female protagonist possessing off-the-charts martial arts skills and crushing the villains. The second one is full of political intrigue, scheming, and mind-bending plots. The third one is about the eldest daughter of a noble family; in this powerful clan, there's no backstabbing, only shared prosperity and shared ruin.

42. 542 新 The Princess Consort Ran Off in Her Wedding Dress on Her Wedding Night 新婚夜王妃脱下嫁衣跑了 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance286k WordsCompleted Sweet romance, no angst. On their wedding night, the princess takes off her wedding dress and runs away! Fighting through the tingling pain, Hu Qinglan bit her lower lip and rushed toward the enormous hot spring... At that moment, Yun Xiaotian, meditating inside, wore a furious expression... First, he went mad. On their wedding night, the prince said coldly, “Turn the whole capital upside down if you have to. Find that woman for me! I don't care whether she's dead or alive!” Then came his dot 806Reads8.2Score110Shelves
43. 543 窃 The Book of Stolen Lives 窃命书 Heavy Snow in May五月下大雪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of this book, A Book of Ashes and Joy, premieres at 12:15 a.m. on February 13. If you're interested, keep an eye out! [Regains control after being possessed | Not a wish-fulfillment story | Plot-driven | Light ensemble cast] Lin Ruochu, the legitimate daughter of a general's family, was possessed during her coming-of-age ceremony at fifteen. The transmigrated woman, sold off by a System, used every means to “win over” the young heir of a marquis's estate. She turned e 38.4kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    The first book is incomprehensible to anyone! It starts with a cataclysmic event. The female lead is originally the legitimate daughter of a general, but a transmigrated woman with a system steals control of her body. Her cousin also possesses a "Book of Fate" and is constantly altering the memories of her aunt and cousin because she wants to take her cousin's identity. The transmigrated woman takes her body, severs ties with her father, and rushes to become a concubine on the day of the Marquis's heir's wedding. Her soul is imprisoned. Later, the female lead, from being a concubine, slowly uses her wisdom to escape the Marquis's heir, become a female general, and fights against the holder of the "Book of Fate" with her childhood sweetheart. The author's imagination is truly boundless; it's the first time I've seen such good writing on Yangshizi. The second book is simply because I wanted to see how the female lead rises to power; the synopsis saved it for me. The third book is because the author is so full of witty references—who understands them all? The author is definitely a veteran reader; I understand every single one of her references, but I can't say it out loud. I've only been reading for a short while and I'm afraid of getting banned.

44. 544 另 Seeking a Better Match: I Won’t Be the Madam of This Marquis’s Manor! 另谋高嫁：这侯府夫人我不做了！ Egret Under Clear Skies晴天白鹭Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Original title: Finding a Better Match: I’m Done Being the Marquess’s Wife! Regarding plagiarism, don’t make baseless accusations. The publication dates are there for all to see. [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + mutual devotion + a prince who cherishes his wife] A merchant’s daughter marries into a marquess’s household, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. For six years, Jiang Shu lives alone and supports the entire household without compla 23.3kReads9.2Score4.6kShelves

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    This is a historical romance novel that I rate 9.8 Out of 10! Over two million people are reading it simultaneously! It's absolutely, positively, incredibly good! The quality is superb, the content is incredibly engaging, and the plot is intricately woven together; once you start reading, you can't put it down!

45. 545 残 The Crippled Princess Fights Her Way Up, While the Disgraced Prince Asks to Be Cast Aside 残妃逆流而上，废皇子自请下堂 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted Xihua Zi: Once married, make the best of life together. Choose stability and protect what is true in your heart. That's the best thing you can do for yourself. Everyone else pitied me. They said that as a noblewoman from a prominent family, I should have been the pride of the capital, but instead I'd been ordered to marry the poorest, most useless prince, and had “fallen into the dust.” But I didn't see it that way. My father was cold, my mother distant, and my birth family no longer had a plac —Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 546 穿 Transmigrated as the Princess Consort of a Fief, She Has No Choice but to Get Caught Up in the Rat Race 穿成封地王妃，她被迫内卷 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted Gu Yinuan wakes up after transmigrating into a book, finding herself in a fiefdom. She launches a massive infrastructure project, transforming the run-down territory into a prosperous city. But her good fortune doesn’t last long. Jealousy and schemes soon come her way. She leads the people of her fiefdom in reclaiming wasteland and planting crops, attracting the covetous attention of powerful factions. A stern prince, a gentle strategist, and even the great sage Xiao He, who once looked down on 37Reads8.3Score—Shelves
47. 547 继 My Stepsister Prays for a Child at the Temple? I Seduce Her Husband in the Meditation Hall! 继妹佛堂求子？我在禅房勾她夫君！ Long Jiujiu龙玖玖Ancient Romance191k WordsOngoing In my previous life, my mother saved Liu, the daughter of a convicted official. But Liu climbed into my father's bed and traded my mother's life for the position of marquis's principal wife. Her daughter, Yu Tangwei, used my heart's blood to pave her way to becoming empress. And my husband spent his entire life keeping himself chaste for Yu Tangwei. Reborn, I will take away and crush everything they hold dear. Yu Tangwei, aren't you most proud of being Princess Consort of Prince Jingzhao? Very w 2.9kReads7.1Score111Shelves
48. 548 星 The Galaxy Is My Betrothal Gift! 星河为聘！ Still Haven't Eaten My Fill Today今天也没吃饱Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + 1vN + immortal cultivation + all male leads are virgins + ensemble cast + side couples, do not read if you dislike them] Shen Yun transmigrated into a book, landing in an absurd male-oriented cultivation novel. The original heroine, Bai Qimeng, had a special constitution that drew several powerful men into forcing their love on her. Shen Yun, meanwhile, became the original heroine’s junior sister, a mere backdrop for the plot. Shen Yun was speechless. Shen Yun prayed. Give m 64.1kReads9.3Score7.7kShelves
49. 549 恭 Congratulations, Prince: Your Beloved Princess Has Someone in Her Heart 恭喜王爷：喜提小娇妃心有所属 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance42k WordsCompleted She was useless, he was powerful... and just like that, they ended up in this ridiculous situation. After being reborn, she married into her former husband's family and became the wife of her friend from her previous life, who was also her former husband's nephew. On their wedding night, feeling unnerved by his stare, Wei Lu brushed at the nonexistent dust on her clothes! In a calm voice, she parted her lips: “I, I, I...!” “Enough with the ‘I’s! Tell me, Your Highness: you have two choices. Do y 1Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 550 王 After Being Reborn, the Princess Consort's First Thought Is to Find a New Husband 王妃重生后，第一件事就想换夫君 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted Su Wan, the Princess Consort of Prince Zhao, who died young of consumption in her previous life, has been reborn. Looking back on her previous life, she had been gentle and virtuous, managing the household with propriety, all the while trying to warm the heart of her husband, a man as cold as ice. The result was only too predictable: She failed to melt the ice and instead wore herself out, riddled with ailments at a young age, before dying in her prime. Reborn, Su Wan thinks things over carefull 14.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Princess Su Wan, who died of tuberculosis in her previous life, has been reborn. Recalling her past life, she was gentle, virtuous, and capable of managing the household, single-mindedly trying to warm her icy husband. The result was predictable: not only did she fail to melt his heart, but she also developed numerous health problems at a young age, ultimately dying young. Reborn, Su Wan carefully considered her options for a long time, feeling that her past self was somewhat pretentious. With wealth, power, and children, why did she need a man? She had just briefly considered changing her husband when, unexpectedly, her nemesis from her past life was also reborn!

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