I’ve Recently Gotten into Historical Romance, and I’m Out of Books to Read 最近迷上古言了，书荒了

1. 1151 撩 Flirting with the Crown Prince: His Long-Overdue Passion Is Irresistibly Sweet 撩诱太子：迟来的深情嘎嘎甜 Just a Tiny Bit More就吃亿点点Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted [The short drama Jasmine in Your Embrace is now streaming on Hongguo. Thanks for your support!] [A resilient, scheming beauty VS a gentle crown prince who turns into a brooding new emperor] [Traditional historical romance + Sweet pampering + No transmigration or rebirth + Both leads are each other’s only love + One-on-one romance] To save her mother, she must become the crown princess and bear a legitimate son, securing the chancellor’s household against future troubles. She calculates, tempts, 9.4kReads9.2Score822Shelves

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   The female lead seduces the male lead for some reason, and he falls madly in love with her. Then, the female lead fakes her death, and the male lead turns out to be a cunning and ruthless villain. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

2. 1152 女 The Female Supporting Character Throws Herself Into the Game, and the Mad Heir Slowly Falls 女配以身入局，疯批世子步步沉沦 Banquet on a Spring Day宴春日Ancient Romance546k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance] [Happy Ending] [“Wicked” Supporting Heroine vs. “Amnesiac” Heir] After transmigrating, Jiang Yao became a doomed cannon-fodder character in an angst novel. Near tears, she resolved to cling to the main characters for protection. But the heroine mistakenly thought she had someone she loved. After guessing back and forth, she decided it must be Xie Yunian, the future heir of the Chengbo Marquis's residence. Xie Yunian!? Who was he? The Xie family young master who lost hi 2.7kReads8.8Score356Shelves

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   The first book is really good for shipping. The female and male leads' paths cross due to a misunderstanding. The female lead is focused on completing her mission, while the male lead, whose words and actions contradict each other, is attracted to her—a stubbornly narcissistic and arrogant character. The second book features a male lead who is deeply and irrevocably in love with her, a character the female lead fabricates. The male lead gradually falls for her through his own imagination—it's really good, with both realistic and romantic elements. There's a lot of suspense involved.

3. 1153 弃 Tale of a Forsaken Husband 弃夫记 Why Not1有何不可1Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted Tale of a Cast-Off Husband 9.4kReads—Score102Shelves

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   Here comes a super satisfying ancient romance novel!

4. 1154 权 The Powerful Minister's Little Spoiled Concubine Is Doted on to No End 权臣家的小作妾被宠上了天 The House Star Is a Star房星本是星Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted [Also known as: A Heavenly Emperor’s Consort Gets Laid Off and Starts Over] She woke up to find herself another man’s concubine. The good news: he was the emperor. The bad news: the emperor was bankrupt, and she, a peony raised in a golden basin, was about to be handed over to a new owner. Meng Fu, about to be given away: ∑ (°口°๑)! What are you waiting for? Run! Meng Fu, having escaped one danger only to fall into another: ( ╯-_-)╯┴, ┴… Just destroy the world already. - As the fifth son of 5.1kReads9.0Score557Shelves

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   I can't believe any of my little ones haven't read these three books yet, they're super good!!! [Top Post]

5. 1155 快 Quick Transmigration: The Host Can Complete Missions Even by Slacking Off 快穿：宿主摆烂也能完成任务 Orange Toast橘觞Modern Romance722k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + one-on-one romance + male lead is love-struck + male lead falls for her on his own + heroine can be sweet or seductive + both leads are virgins + no misunderstandings] Jin Yan found the world a little boring. It seemed she had forgotten something, but she couldn't remember what. One day, after waking up, she was inexplicably bound to a soft, white little ball. It said they had to collect someone's fragments so she could recover her lost memories. She had no interest in s 16.9kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
6. 1156 城 Lord of the City, Your Lady Has Run Off Over the Wall Again! 城主大人，夫人她又翻墙跑了！ Little Miki小木酱Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted The money-obsessed Yan Renzhu transmigrates one day and gets a half-baked System that can only spot money, not make it. She never gets her mountains of gold and silver. Instead, she is mistaken for the "Moon Saintess" and sent to the residence of Gu Xianzhi, the Lord of Cangyou City. The Lord is a cunning, inscrutable man who quietly takes her to heart; but Yan Renzhu cares about nothing but making money, and spends every day planning: Climb the wall, run away, and get out there to make a fort 3Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 1157 夫 I Am My Husband's Comeuppance 夫君的报应就是我 Why Not1有何不可1Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted I Am My Husband's Comeuppance 878Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 1158 药 The Delicate, Scheming Medicine-Jar Consort Has the Sickly Tyrant Begging for Mercy 药罐贵妃娇又作，病娇暴君乖乖认怂！ Tang Jiujiu糖酒酒Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Transmigrated into the role of a cannon-fodder concubine, Xiao Xiruo is destined to die of rage and leave her entire family dead? And she’s sickly, coughing up blood every day? Xiao Xiruo: Keep it together. Don’t panic! With powerful backing, I’ll take the court by storm and rule the imperial harem! Feng Wuyan, the puppet emperor of Great Yan, is a deranged villain who slaughtered everyone in the book until only its title remained. He does the cruelest deeds and strikes with the deadliest hand. 3.8kReads9.2Score406Shelves
9. 1159 太 The Crown Prince Reads Her Mind and Blushes at Her Flirting 太子读她心后，被撩得俊脸通红 Mao Fugui毛富贵儿Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet and devoted, both pure + mind-reading and foresight + goofy, proactive flirt of a prime minister's legitimate daughter × gentle, patient, secretly ruthless Crown Prince] The day Xue Zhichun was pulled from the Spring Pool, she gained the ability to foresee other people's futures. She also fell in love at first sight with the young man who had risked his life to save her. When her fiancé broke off their engagement, the Crown Prince personally brought her a betr 828Reads8.4Score104Shelves
10. 1160 惊 Shocking! The Ice-Cold Crown Prince Is Madly in Love 惊！冷面太子爷为爱痴狂 A Pillow of Sweet Dreams一枕黑甜梦Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted The Powerful One Bows His Head | Court Intrigue and Revenge | One-on-One, Both Leads Devoted to Each Other One arrow at the Honghong Banquet, one fateful bond forged over a jade bow. Murong Li once believed that when the fires of war on the frontier died down, she would be reunited with the dashing young man she loved. Instead, she received an imperial decree arranging her marriage, and watched the man she loved die beneath a rain of arrows. After they wed, he gave her immense power, the author 292Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    From waiting on the frontier to political intrigue and revenge, this novel perfectly captures the love and hate between an emperor and empress! The male lead is willing to be her devoted subject, his eyes seeing only her amidst the vast world—it's so touching!

11. 1161 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves

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    I'll be heartbroken if anyone hasn't seen it! OK? Go for it!!! 😎😎😎

12. 1162 邪 The Seductive Ghost King Has His Sights on Me 邪魅鬼王惹上身 Bao Lan褒蓝Mystery221k WordsCompleted A chilling wind blows, and black clouds cover the moon. A procession of ghosts roams the night, with skeletons carrying a bridal sedan chair. Ning Wangshu only meant to earn some money by standing in as a substitute for a quick job. But at the mountain god’s temple, she ran into the ghost king Yan Youze. Mistaking him for an NPC, she even played a trick on him. They bowed before Heaven and Earth and entered the bridal chamber. Caught while trying to run away, she had no choice but to help him br 48Reads6.9Score—Shelves
13. 1163 前 I Died Tragically in My Past Life, Then Was Jilted Again After Being Reborn 前世惨死，重生后又被退婚 Ye Chenhuo叶尘火Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] 1. This story focuses mainly on palace and household intrigue, with very little romance and not much screen time for the male lead. The leads support each other and join forces against their enemies, with no misunderstandings or love rivals. One man and one woman, both pure; a strong heroine and an even stronger hero. The male lead spoils the heroine. 2. This is a fictional setting with no connection to real history. Synopsis: Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest daughter of 9.3kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    Strong male and strong female leads, the female lead is both cool and crazy, so captivating! She's vengeful! A truly great read! [Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Thumbs up]

14. 1164 炮 The Cannon Fodder Wanted to Slack Off, but the Villain Forced Them to Marry 炮灰想摆烂却被反派硬逼着成亲 Nan Muqiu南暮秋Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted Xu An unexpectedly transmigrates into a novel. She only needs to stay in this world for a year to return home, and she’ll even receive a hundred million yuan as a reward. So Xu An takes it easy and quietly plays the second daughter of the Minister’s residence. But who could have guessed that things would veer further and further from the original plot? Xu An watches Qi Jingyi approach, his eyes full of obsession. She wants to escape, but when she turns around, he forces her into a wedding dress 208Reads6.2Score—Shelves
15. 1165 我 I Took a Concubine for My Husband 我为夫君纳妾 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄19k WordsCompleted I Took a Concubine for My Husband 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The best historical romance novels I've read recently are all completed, of very high quality, and definitely worth reading.

16. 1166 澜 Lanshan Rivers and Mountains 澜安山河 Mai Guang Pu Ji麦光铺几Ancient Romance115k WordsOngoing [Shen Qingci × Gu Jingheng] “Gu Jingheng, I’m tired.” Someone once asked Shen Qingci what she regretted most in this life. She thought for a long time, then smiled and said, “What I regret most is hiding myself too well during those six years in Jiangnan.” The person asked, “What were you hiding?” She lowered her head and smiled, but said nothing. When Gu Jingheng was asked the same question, he was silent for a long time. “What I regret most,” he said, “is pretending I was just passing by when —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you don't like it, feel free to criticize me. This is the first ancient romance novel I've ever read. I don't usually read novels, but this was my first time reading one recently, and I was immediately captivated. There's no time travel or cheat codes, but the female lead genuinely changes everything step by step with her wisdom and courage. The male lead is a pure-hearted general who protects the country; it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a mutual commitment.

17. 1167 重 Reborn on the Day of Her Husband's Wedding, She Turns the Tables Against All Odds! 重生回夫君大婚时，她逆风翻盘！ Yi Yangcheng衣漾澄Ancient Romance695k WordsCompleted [Reborn + face-slapping and scumbag punishment + satisfying revenge + sweet romance + stunning, formidable heroine + scheming hero] Yun Zheng was the only daughter of Great Qi's richest tycoon, wealthy enough to rival a nation. In her previous life, she married into the Marquis's household with a lavish bridal procession, only to become a laughingstock on her wedding night. Her husband held a wedding ceremony with his first love, taking her as a second wife alongside Yun Zheng. His mother sma 33kReads8.8Score3.5kShelves
18. 1168 穿 Transmigrate into a Book and Find Love with the Crown Prince 穿书后和太子he了 Lulalahui噜啦啦会Ancient Romance239k WordsCompleted Shen Qingqing transmigrates into a book, becoming Shen Qingqing, the cannon-fodder supporting female character in a melodramatic historical romance novel she once read. In the novel, the original Shen Qingqing grew up alongside the male and female leads. The male lead, Gu Chen, is the crown prince, while the female lead, Lin Wanyue, is the daughter of the Grand Preceptor. Shen Qingqing is the eldest daughter of the Duke Who Guards the Nation’s household. Her father commands the military, and he 326Reads7.0Score—Shelves
19. 1169 重 Reborn, I Became Everyone’s Darling Again 重生后，我又成了团宠 A Big Foodie Who Loves to Eat爱吃的小夯货Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted couple + two strong leads, both devoted to each other + happy ending] [She acts aloof at first, but later turns bold and hilarious. Sweet from beginning to end, with no angst.] She thought it was heaven's mercy, a twist of fate. Little did she know it had all been planned, just to wait for the flowers to bloom. In her previous life, Gu Yue was a powerhouse who could do it all, respected by both the underworld and the law. Everyone lowered their heads and c 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The characters are vividly portrayed, the writing is delicate, and it's hilarious—it's hilarious!

20. 1170 太 Something’s Not Quite Right with the Crown Prince 太子殿下不太对劲 If There Were No Leaves若无叶Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Pure Love, One-on-One] After unexpectedly entering the world of a book, she became Ye Yuxi, the Seventh Young Lady of the Prime Minister’s household, notorious for her arrogance and incompetence. Knowing the entire plot, she understood that her role was a ruthless, vicious supporting female character who often bullied the heroine and was fated to die horribly. So, to stay alive until the happy ending, she worked hard to win over the male and female leads, saving the male lead from danger severa 973Reads8.9Score102Shelves
21. 1171 长 A Long Dream of Magnolia 长梦辛夷 A Boat Crossing a Thousand Mountains寒舟渡千山Ancient Romance427k WordsOngoing The score just came in, so this may get more updates. [Beauty and Mad Dog] After Xie Xu ascends the throne as Prince of Yan, he confines Empress Dowager Yang Xinyi, the late emperor’s widow, in a temple. Xinyi was once Xie Xu’s first wife. But in the year Xie Xu faked his death, she married his cousin instead. The generals who had fought alongside Xie Xu called her shameless and urged him to sacrifice her to the late emperor to uphold the virtue of chastity. The civil officials from the previous 9.2kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves

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    This looks great!

22. 1172 穿 How Can a Short-Lived Princess Who Transmigrated into a Book Survive? 穿书短命公主怎么破 Yu Jun屿均Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted Lin Ruiyi wakes up one day and discovers that she has transmigrated into a book. She is neither the white-lotus heroine nor the vicious female supporting character, but the short-lived Princess Anyang, Ling Ruiyi. Her life should have been a charmed one, but in the near future, she will be betrayed by the wrong person and die horribly on her wedding day. Ruiyi swears she just wants to hold on to her position as princess, so why is the villain looking at her more and more strangely? When they fir 275Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    ⑦ Jiaojiao is his magpie, his one and only.

23. 1173 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Poisonous Schemes 嫡女毒妃 Robes White as Snow麻衣如雪Ancient Romance5.1M WordsCompleted The genius of both Chinese and Western medicine, Yin Suhua, transmigrates into the body of an unloved legitimate daughter. On her wedding day, she is even deliberately stopped and humiliated outside the prince's residence. “If you want to enter the residence, cut ties with the Chancellor's household.” “Gladly. But if the heir wants to marry me, he must never take a concubine.” She enters alone, marries alone, and enters the bridal chamber alone. Yin Suhua thinks: What kind of wonderful deal is t 14.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    1. A forced kiss on the night of his burial, the prince is brought back to life! Thrilling ancient romance, high-energy non-stop! 2. The legitimate daughter relies on poison skills, the power struggles and intrigues within the household are incredibly exciting! A must-read ancient romance! 3. A novel ancient romance! Abuse the yandere, obtain the golden chain, the plot is incredibly imaginative! The yandere male lead is obsessive and deeply affectionate, the tug-of-war interactions are amazing!

24. 1174 穿 Book Transmigration: How to Conquer the Obsessive Demon Lord 穿书：论如何攻略偏执魔君 Yi Jiang仪姜Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted Shen Yao transmigrated into a book. On her very first day here, she ran into the most ruthless villain in the entire story, Yan Du. At the time, Yan Du had just twisted off someone's head, and bones lay scattered everywhere. System: “Host, hurry! Your target is here. Go hug him and confess your love!” Shen Yao: ??? [Extras will be posted from time to time. In the author's note in Chapter One, please take a moment to read the content warnings. If it's not to your taste, please don't leave abusive 1.3kReads9.0Score119Shelves
25. 1175 娇 The Pampered Cousin 娇宠表姑娘 Su Qianqian苏钱钱Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted Flirting and pampering + reborn + both leads are each other’s only love + sweet romance + household power struggles + later, she runs away while pregnant The unruly, rebellious heir to the marquis’s title x the silly beauty In her previous life, Wen Jinli lived under someone else’s roof, constantly on edge as she made her way through the Marquis’s household. She had heard all kinds of stories about Shen Jingchu, the heir to the marquis’s title, and what a bully he was. Terrified of him, she had 818Reads7.3Score100Shelves

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    A haughty young master versus a delicate, down-on-her-luck cousin [shy]. In her past life, the female lead believed rumors and was terrified of the man she loved with her life. She was framed and, unable to bear the humiliation, swallowed poison, thinking she would never see that spirited young man again. Heaven gave her another chance, but he misunderstood her intentions. To make her give up on him, he had his grandmother find her suitable women. The female lead gradually distanced herself from him, ignoring him. Thus began the young master's journey to win her heart… [sending heart]

26. 1176 穿 Transmigrated as the Villainess, I Became a Couple with the Antagonist 穿成恶毒女配，我和反派是一对 Chang Xi常熹Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Villainess and antagonist, two strong leads, satisfying revenge, subverting the usual tropes, sweet romance, lighthearted comedy, hypnotist] Transmigrated into a book as the villainess, and she can’t go home until the story ends? She, Shen Qing, is a top hypnotist with brains and beauty. The side-character role? Even a passing dog would object! And so, a plan to usurp the role of villainess heroine slowly took shape in her mind… But the long road ahead could get lonely. Luckily, there was 6.7kReads8.7Score1kShelves
27. 1177 我 I Tormented the Lovesick Psycho a Thousand Times, and He Gave Me a Golden Chain 我虐病娇千百遍，病娇送我金锁链 Amidst Misty Rain on the Terrace楼台烟雨中Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted A possessive, jealous, lovesick male lead × a gentle, sunny, principled female lead "Both virgins, confinement, mild coercion, a groveling chase for love + happy ending" Shen Wan transmigrated into The Sickly Lover's Handbook as the vicious supporting female character who brutally tormented the male lead, Xiao Yue, body and soul, only to be beheaded by him and fed to the dogs. Looking at the male lead before her, whom the original owner had seized as a slave and who had yet to conquer the world, 3.2kReads8.9Score356Shelves
28. 1178 娇 Pampered! The Powerful Chief Minister Claims His Sweet, Obedient Little Fool 娇宠！首辅强势占有乖软小笨蛋 San Moumou三某某Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted [Cold, twisted, manipulative, and perverse male lead x delicate, soft, teary-eyed, silly beauty female lead] No pirated copies. The official version is on Fanqie, and the whole story is free! [Both leads' first time + pure historical romance + mutual redemption + no love rivals] The male lead carefully schemes his way toward winning her over, but he's a bit of a pervert, okay! Dedicated to sweet romance for a hundred years! Note: The male and female leads are not related by blood in any way!!! 2.2kReads8.9Score248Shelves
29. 1179 我 I Disguised Myself as a Man and Bent the Prince 我女扮男装，把王爷掰弯 Lin Chouer林丑儿Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted The night her identity as a woman was exposed, Qin Shi’an pinned her hard against the wall. The usually haughty prince had a frighteningly bloodshot look in his eyes... “Do you know how crazy you’ve been driving me all this time?” Lu Huaixi blinked her almond-shaped eyes, her mind consumed by panic over her identity being revealed. She stammered, “Then, Your Highness... what are you going to do with me?” “What am I going to do with you?” Qin Shi’an suddenly thought of something. The hostili 1.3kReads8.7Score122Shelves

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    This book is amazing! It's sweet and hilarious. The female lead is disguised as a man, and the male lead doesn't know it. He initially kicks her into the river, but then slowly falls in love with her, eventually even winning her over. Then he discovers she's actually a woman! Haha!

30. 1180 小 A Small-Town Family Dares to Marry Up? Her Father Deserves a Place in the Imperial Ancestral Temple! 小门小户高攀？她父亲配享太庙！ Fragrant Bubbles沫香香Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigration + Devoted Couple + Everyday Life + Protective Husband + Powerful Male Lead] Jiang Mingyue got married. Her husband was talented, exceptionally handsome, able to farm and cook, and possessed every virtue imaginable. He also attracted women wherever he went. At the palace banquet, noblewomen glared at her coldly from one side, while a princess on the other side hoped she would die soon. Jiang Mingyue could barely sit still. “I don’t think I can handle this.” Xie Yu 29.9kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    🔥🔥Jiang Mingyue transmigrates and marries the perfect husband Xie Yuan, but faces hostility from noble ladies and princesses. Xie Yuan, a fiercely protective husband, rises from a lowly seventh-rank official to the Grand Secretary, jokingly saying, "Marrying a wife is coveted by princes, forcing me to strive for advancement." [Kiss][Kiss] Transmigration | Sweet Romance | Protective Wife | Rise to Power | Farming

31. 1181 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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    All are top-notch! I love watching them.

32. 1182 贬 Demote the Wife to a Concubine? The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Wipes Out His Entire Family 贬妻为妾？重生嫡女嘎了他全家 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [Strong female and male leads + both leads' first and only love + satisfying reborn story + nation and family] She was a renowned female war god, formidable in battle and unmatched in strategy. After being reborn in the body of the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's household in the Great Yong, whose honor had been besmirched, her supposedly gentle and refined fiancé came to break off their engagement and demote her to a concubine. Every one of her relatives regarded her as a disgrace 28.9kReads9.3Score3.4kShelves
33. 1183 赐 A Marriage Decree for the Short-Lived Prince? The Reborn Empress Shows No Mercy Night After Night 赐婚短命皇子？重生娘娘夜夜无情 Phoenix Rules the Land凤点江山Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + decisive and ruthless + secret identities + medical skills + reborn + punishing scoundrels + the fate of the nation] The emperor decrees a marriage: He Yunxi, eldest daughter of the mighty Marquis Wu, is to marry the sickly, short-lived prince Xuanyuan Jin. On their wedding day, a vicious old matron, acting on the empress’s orders, deliberately tries to put her in her place by forcing her to walk across red-hot iron plates. He Yunxi makes the wicked matron demonstrate how t 12.4kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
34. 1184 桃 Peach Blossoms Topple the River and Mountains 桃花折江山 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted The TV drama Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the Mountains and Rivers, starring Liu Xueyi and Meng Ziyi. Zhao has a beauty named Taohua. Her fate is full of hardship, and she is married off to Wei far away. All she wants is to stay alive and climb her way up. Wei has a handsome chancellor who is ruthless and sharp-tongued, sweet on the surface but treacherous within. He cares nothing for anyone's life, so long as he gets what he wants. Taohua thinks everyone loves beautiful things. Surely he can't 395Reads9.0Score114Shelves

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35. 1185 长 The Long Wind Blows for Tens of Thousands of Miles 长风几万里 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Kunyi fell for someone. Monsters ran amok at the palace banquet. The man arrived with the constables of the Shangqing Bureau, standing right beneath her favorite bronze lamp shaped like a flying crane. Radiance fell across his broad shoulders, and when the wind stirred the hem of his dark robe, it fluttered like an eagle circling a cliffside. Sometimes love at first sight really is that simple. She hadn't even seen his face clearly, yet she had already thought of names for their children. A ser 2.8kReads9.2Score423Shelves
36. 1186 迎 After Marrying a Sweet Young Wife, I Worked Hard and Took the Imperial Exam 迎娶小娇妻后，我奋发图强考科举 Flying Cow 98会飞的牛98Historical1.1M WordsCompleted One heroine + no System + lighthearted pacing A thorough understanding of the world is knowledge, and social savvy is good writing. Ren Junjie, a history graduate, suddenly finds himself in an unfamiliar world as the eldest legitimate son of the richest family in Xinchang County. A former wastrel, he turns over a new leaf and marries a lovely young wife. He rests every other day and works on the days in between, studying harder and striving to improve. With his deep knowledge of history, he purs 8.8kReads8.8Score688Shelves

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    ❗❗❗🌸A gem of an ancient romance novel, incredibly satisfying and enjoyable! The original owner was struck by lightning, and the male protagonist transmigrated into this world. A spoiled young master, he studies diligently and achieves the highest rank in the imperial examinations. The novel provides a detailed and thorough description of ancient etiquette and the imperial examination system. While there is a romance subplot, the female lead's role is relatively small. The focus is more on the male protagonist's daily life as a scholar and official, and his interactions with the female lead are very sweet. The story has extremely positive values. If you enjoy stories of growth and development, don't miss this one—it's incredibly detailed.

37. 1187 引 A Song to Summon Souls 引魂辞 Restless Slumber怅眠Mystery192k WordsCompleted The Yin-Yang Messenger travels between two worlds, guiding souls or collecting debts. Beneath a peaceful and prosperous age lie secrets of the capital, one after another. Whose love will be severed, whose heart betrayed? Amid the splendor of a fleeting dream, let us remember that prosperous times are hard-won. The soul-guiding songs fade away, and all that came before is scattered. One ghost, one past life: let me tell you the tale in detail… This is a story about chatting with ghosts, keeping t 156Reads8.9Score103Shelves
38. 1188 那 That Village, Those People, That Fool 那村那人那傻瓜 Lucky Treasure福宝Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted One field, one home, and two people: a simple life shared for a long time is what really matters! A hardworking, kindhearted country girl vs. a devoted, doting husband who treats her like a loyal puppy. A warm and simple story of everyday family life! This story takes place in a small village. Hehua, the eldest daughter of the Li family in the west of the village, married Changsheng, who lived in the east... Changsheng never spoke to anyone and couldn't recognize his neighbors. He didn't even kn 31.6kReads9.6Score3.7kShelves

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    These are all ancient Chinese romance novels that I always recommend...

39. 1189 入 Love In The Clouds 入青云 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance498k WordsCompleted Ji Bozai thought Ming Yi was an exceptional blade. She was breathtaking and sharp, yet utterly devoted to him. He would use her to wipe out every traitor, then make her the brightest medal on his crown. A playboy king vs. a woman with a checkered past 5kReads8.9Score719Shelves
40. 1190 江 The Jiang Family Girl Who Never Made It Into the Family Register 江家那上不了族谱的小女子 Red Sugar红红糖Ancient Romance633k WordsCompleted Because her father was struck from the clan register, Jiang Jiuzhu was born a little girl who could never be entered into the family genealogy. So be it. She could simply live her life as it came… Even if it was a complete mess, even if she couldn’t make sense of it, as long as she stayed alive… and didn’t die. 4.5kReads7.9Score461Shelves

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    ✨✨This book, the author's writing is really good. Every plot point in the early chapters is incredibly moving, a perfect blend of humor and heartwarming moments. In that materialistic era, their families didn't discriminate against girls. I believe everyone longs to be loved by their parents and become a little girl like Jiuzhu. I was truly touched by the family bonds 😭😭 It's a very down-to-earth book.

41. 1191 锦 A Match Made in Splendor, Her Beauty Rules the World 锦绣良缘之男颜倾天下 Su Ang苏盎Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted Shen Heng was an unremarkable young lady among the official families of Shangjing. Aside from her somewhat striking looks, the one thing that made people take notice was her “remarkable achievement” of being jilted by the Prime Minister’s legitimate son. 3.7kReads9.7Score586Shelves
42. 1192 鸳 When Will the Mandarin Ducks Stop Repaying Their Debts? 鸳鸯相报何时了 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted Du Weiyang had admired Gu Qinhuai for three years. She never expected him to suddenly become a prince consort, so in a fit of anger, she threw a smoke bomb into the wedding hall. Wei Xianyuan had also loved Princess Qi Yu for three years. He never expected her to suddenly be getting married, so in a fit of anger, he took advantage of the smoke bomb and tried to steal the bride! Unexpectedly, they failed to abduct anyone, the wedding did not descend into chaos, and the two of them became assass 587Reads8.5Score103Shelves
43. 1193 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

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    Su Yuan, a voluptuous beauty reborn into the Great Sheng Dynasty, faces difficulties in finding a husband due to her size. Unexpectedly, she is betrothed to the Prince of Qin as a concubine. Hoping for a peaceful life, she is surprised when the handsome prince doesn't seem to mind, causing her to frequently rub her back and curse inwardly: "That dog-like man!"

44. 1194 不 No Match for the Imperial Uncle’s Beauty 不及皇叔貌美 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance491k WordsCompleted The man she had loved for ten years was going to burn her alive so he could marry someone else! Just before she died, someone appeared from the sky and rescued her from the flames. “I’ll help you with anything you want,” Shen Guyuan said. “As long as you find true love in the end.” “I want revenge!” Chi Yu gritted her teeth. “I’ll make that pair of cheating bastards pay in blood!” But revenge was one thing. A woman this fierce still had no prospects for marriage. Shen Guyuan was worried, so he t 441Reads8.7Score102Shelves
45. 1195 和 After a Political Marriage, the Wolf King Pursues Me 和亲后，我被狼王撩 The Turtledoves That Cannot Be Caged关不住的雎鸠Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted She is the Shen family’s legitimate daughter. He is a lone wolf of the grasslands. The two had nothing in common, but with the Xia dynasty in decline, marriage to a foreign land was their only way forward. She is clever and composed, with a miraculous healing touch. He is proud and aloof, yet carries the world in his heart. Alone in the barbarian lands of the grasslands, she faces one insult and hardship after another with unruffled calm. Through countless tests and struggles, they finally win e 1.8kReads9.0Score177Shelves

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    All of them are great historical romance novels, especially the fourth one, it's super good!!

46. 1196 媚 Born with a Bewitching Charm 媚骨生香 Her Highness the Nightmare梦魇殿下Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted 261Reads9.5Score—Shelves
47. 1197 不 Never Grow Old Like a Pair of Lovebirds 不学鸳鸯老 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted Yin Huayue was a dog the Zhuang family had sent to watch over him and keep him under their thumb. She was cold-blooded and hypocritical, always wearing a smile so false it hurt to look at. She dressed him, combed his hair, stood guard at his door, and lit his lamps. For ten out of every twelve hours, Li Jingyun thought about how to make her leave. But later... She really did leave. And he panicked. Morning and evening, I long to be with you; the wind has no pity for the hardy grass. I would rat 833Reads8.9Score160Shelves
48. 1198 锦 The Zither's Unending Mystery 锦瑟无端 Cha Xiao Qi茶小七Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, rational heroine × Devoted, possessive second male lead; SC; HE] [Power couple | Play the pig to eat the tiger | Marriage first, love later | Everyone gets their comeuppance] [The heroine is no angel, and she's good at striking back and stirring up trouble] [He enjoys mistreating his wife at first, then runs himself ragged chasing her later] My name is Jin Se. By imperial decree, I married the capital's most famous lovesick second male lead. He was devastatingly handsome and brill 1.5kReads9.0Score156Shelves
49. 1199 不 Nothing More Than That 不过尔尔 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Er’er is a weak little immortal. She can’t fight monsters, and she can’t meditate either. With barely eight hundred years of cultivation, she loses it all the moment she ascends to the Ninth Heaven. But she has the gift of foresight. She knows that one day, the man before her will destroy heaven and earth and slaughter every living thing. Before he turns demonic, she must bind her little life tightly to his. Li Ye is a powerful High God. He ranks first at fighting monsters, first at meditati 7kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves
50. 1200 昭 My Heart Shines Bright 昭昭我心 Big Brother Meng猛哥哥Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted [Sweet, gentle young lady vs. cold-faced, sharp-tongued Marquis] [Historical romance + substitute marriage + marriage before love + sweet romance + political intrigue + secret love] After Qin Zhaoyu’s elder sister died, she took her place as the bride of Li Jing, her sister’s fiancé. Before the wedding, her mother comforted her: “Li Jing is a fine man. He’ll treat you just as well as he treated your sister.” She had grown up by their side, witnessing Li Jing’s deep love for her sister. All she h 1kReads9.0Score108Shelves

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