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. 301 报 Report to the Prince Regent: The Boss Specializes in Treating Infertility 报告摄政王：大佬她专治不孕不育 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The heir to the Xuanling family unexpectedly becomes the most beloved legitimate daughter of the Chancellor’s household from a thousand years ago. Mu Youyue has mastered the art of Xuanling to perfection. She can command ghosts, revive the dead, and restore flesh to bones. She clearly has the pampered, laid-back life of a beloved darling all laid out, yet people keep showing up to get themselves killed. Very well, with time on her hands, she might as well... Sharpen her blade with one hand and c 6.4kReads9.4Score907Shelves
2. 302 顶 After Taking the Heiress's Place, the Capital's Most Eligible Bachelor Sets His Sights on Me 顶替千金后，京城第一公子盯上我 Sleepless Whale不失眠鲸鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [The Ice-Cold Beauty Goes Wild for Love | Push and Pull to the Limit | Combative Couple | Restraint | Unaware of Their Own Love | One-on-One] A Ling assumes another person’s identity to infiltrate the Duke’s manor. The task assigned to him is to use his prestigious status to marry Shen Heng. At first, the mission goes smoothly. But his cousin at the manor, the capital’s most celebrated young gentleman, may seem charming and carefree, yet he has already uncovered A Ling’s true origins in secret. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you enjoy stories with undercover agents and disguises, this one's worth checking out. The original owner of the body dies in a bandit attack, and the female protagonist is ordered to take her place in the Duke's mansion. Accustomed to fighting, she must now learn to be a pampered young lady, mastering needlework, tea ceremony, and the zither, constantly careful to conceal her true identity. Everyone in the mansion has their own agenda; some feign friendliness, while others openly mock and harass. The relationship between the male and female protagonists is more about testing than direct confrontation. The male protagonist sees through their intentions but doesn't expose them, making their power struggles and tug-of-war quite compelling. The storyline combines political intrigue with palace intrigue.

3. 303 想 I Just Wanted to Quietly Enjoy the Gossip, but After Losing My Memory, I Became a Walking Disaster 想安静吃瓜奈何失忆后我太能搞事 Kick the Tangerine Peel Away一脚踢飞橘子皮Fantastical Romance179k WordsOngoing She had barely set out before everything went wrong. Yue Bai never imagined that the biggest obstacle on her journey through the martial world, where she hoped to recover her memories, would be having no money in her pocket. To keep from starving on the streets, Yue Bai took on a boss, only to be led straight into a bandit hideout. Faced with a group of suspicious, strange people, Yue Bai smiled. “I’m here to join you!” P.S. Strong female lead | No mindless rivalry between women Content warning: —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is very good.

4. 304 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 127.1kReads9.6Score17.2kShelves
5. 305 凤 The Phoenix Rules Over Nine Thousand Years 凤驭九千岁 Na Bao's yiyi娜寶的yiyiAncient Romance403k WordsOngoing [Eldest princess + powerful eunuch + yandere + devoted to each other + two strong leads + wild premise + alternate history] No transmigration, no rebirth, pure historical romance, and a eunuch in name only. One is the legitimate eldest princess, showered with affection. The other is the ruthless, powerful Ninth Thousand-Year Lord, who holds the court in his grasp. One is scheming, the other vicious. The world sighs: The cold-blooded King of Hell bows only to Chaoyang. The princess is noble and d 636Reads—Score101Shelves

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   A purely historical romance novel! Extremely good!

6. 306 不 Wasn’t It a Political Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.4kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
7. 307 表 After the Young Lady Chose a Match, the Unhinged Heir Went Red-Eyed and Claimed Her by Force 表姑娘选亲后，疯批世子红眼强夺 Half a Song半歌儿Ancient Romance341k WordsOngoing [Cool-Headed, Rational Cousin Lady × Possessive, Yandere Heir] Intense possessiveness, drawn-out push and pull, both leads' first love, sweet romance, happy ending. She entered the Duke's mansion at the age of five. Patient and discreet, she was always cautious in everything she did. Yet her striking beauty and refined, otherworldly scholarly bearing made others jealous and resentful. The Duchess feared she would attract her precious son's attention. She secretly set a trap at the girl's coming- 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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   A two-way journey, both sweet and bitter.

8. 308 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.5kReads9.6Score31.1kShelves
9. 309 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 74.9kReads9.4Score10.9kShelves
10. 310 帝 The Imperial Throne 帝业 Watching Three Thousand Worlds of Vanity from Afar淡看浮华三千Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Fish leap from the depths, and phoenixes sing on Mount Qi. The wager is not for fame in a golden age, but for the chance to stay alive. Grudges fade and hatred dissolves, yet this life still holds one regret: I never got to walk hand in hand with him in the best years of my youth. 140Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist, Yu Feichi, is a wanderer (transmigrated). She has no greed or desire for this world, her only wish is to find a quiet place with Nan Jiu and live a peaceful life. However, as a wanderer living in the Wuwei Academy, all of this is destined to be a pipe dream. From birth, she has been controlled by this world until she finally vanishes into nothingness. She is one of the Seven Masters of Wuwei, the most prized student of the Ghost Master, a woman whom the entire world dares not look down upon, and the creator of this prosperous era! Yu Feichi, if you were given another chance, would you rather be a wanderer or a carefree little girl in a remote town? The male protagonist, Shi Fengqi, is the true crown prince of the Sui Dynasty. He has a tragic and handsome story. From a young age, he was strictly required by those around him to be as powerful as his brother. His brother was skilled with a gun, so he was required to learn how to use a gun. The male protagonist even believed from childhood that his purpose was to avenge his brother. However, he never forgot his duty and traveled among the six kingdoms. At the age of 13, he turned the Southern Yan kingdom upside down. At the age of 14, he helped an incompetent prince ascend the throne. At the age of 15, he was hunted down by the people of an entire kingdom and was rescued by the Wuwei Academy. There, he met the female protagonist, and from then on, the world's turmoil officially began. Watch how they scheme for the world together and write their own glorious chapter in this chaotic world. But... Shi Fengqi, would you rather be the emperor who holds all the power in the world but has no one by his side, or would you rather be the son of a wealthy merchant and live in seclusion with the female protagonist? The male and female leads are both absolutely strong; neither is stronger than the other. While there is some angst, it's all self-inflicted pain due to their national and personal vendettas preventing them from being together. Their relationship is unbreakable. It's genuinely sweet, and genuinely heart-wrenching. Having read books for eight years (not on Tomato Bookstore), I've never seen an author with better writing. Since this book wasn't first published on Tomato Bookstore, ratings don't really matter, so please don't be intimidated. The supporting characters are also a pleasant surprise. Su Yu Hua is cold and ruthless; she's willing to sacrifice countless lives to unify the world, including herself, Nan Jiu, Chi Gui… These supporting characters all have their own principles and their own paths to follow. Their views on the male and female leads aren't black and white; everything they do is for their country and for what they believe in. It's truly a fantastic read, highly recommended!

11. 311 斡 Orduo: After Entering the Drama, I Changed My Fate with a Misguided Immortal Bracelet 斡鲁朵：穿剧后我靠跑偏仙镯改命 Half-Cooked Brain脑子半熟Ancient Romance237k WordsOngoing She transmigrates into a trashy drama she abandoned halfway through, becoming the cannon-fodder supporting female character who is sentenced to death alongside her whole family from the start. The good news is that she finished watching the show: she knows who hands over the knife and exactly where the blood will be spilled, better than the scriptwriter does. She even predicted the trouble that bracelet sent from Mobei would cause. The one thing she didn't anticipate was that the prince everyone 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It begins with a seemingly hopeless situation and a major case involving factional strife. It's a rare female-oriented work of wits and political intrigue.

12. 312 病 The Sickly Princess Is Reborn, and the Tyrannical Regent Dotes on Her 病娇摄政王盛宠，娇娇公主重生了 Clouds Flying Through the Sky云天飞雾Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Adapted into the short drama Golden Bell's Mistake: Love's Bonds] [Mutual firsts + doting romance + both reborn + palace and household intrigue] [Stunning, sweet-natured fifth princess × sinister, obsessive regent] In her previous life, her country fell and her family was destroyed. Then the sinister, obsessive regent kept her by his side for two whole years. Reborn ten years in the past, she is once again the fifth princess, born to wealth and honor, while he is merely a lowly hostage, beneath 11.1kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves
13. 313 白 After My White Moonlight Entered the Palace, the Emperor Doted on Me Alone and Made Me Empress 白月光入宫后，帝王独宠我封后 Nan Has Tall Trees, the North Has the Sea楠有乔木北有海Ancient Romance355k WordsOngoing [Mutual Firsts] [Devoted Love] [Love at First Sight] [A Young Emperor with Absolute Power vs. A Beloved White Moonlight Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger] The young emperor had been on the throne for years, holding the realm's power in his hands. His harem was filled with noble daughters from powerful clans, yet he had never favored a single consort, let alone appointed an empress. Everyone in the palace thought the emperor was indifferent to desire. Only he knew the truth: in his heart, he had 58.9kReads8.4Score9.5kShelves

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    A really good book, it's really great.

14. 314 乖 Be Good! Sweetheart, Don't Run! The Mad Tyrant Coaxes You in a Hoarse Whisper 乖！娇娇别逃！疯批暴君低哑缠哄 A Crescent Moon一剪月Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Also known as The Phoenix Returns to the Luan] [Both Reborn + Both Transmigrate + Yandere + Power Couple + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance and Power Fantasy] After dying tragically in her previous life and transmigrating to the modern world, Yun Li unexpectedly transmigrates back. When she opens her eyes, it’s her wedding night! “A Li... why can’t you try to love me?” The yandere regent grips her waist, his eyes red-rimmed, and swears he’ll pamper his little darling with his life in this li 10.6kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    Every single one of them is incredibly good; you'll be completely speechless once you start reading!

15. 315 皇 Imperial Noble Consort 皇贵妃 Liang Zhihe梁之鹤Ancient Romance190k WordsCompleted Forced possession / the pursuit of a wife after losing her / angst (avoid if you dislike these) / avoid if you're a heroine stan / weak heroine / both leads are virgins According to the official history of Tianzhao, Noble Consort Chen, of the Jiang clan, shared a deep bond with Emperor Tianzhao and had once saved his life. She enjoyed his favor for many years without losing it. In the first year of Tianzhao, she was made Noble Consort Chen. The following year, she gave birth to the Crown Prince 18.7kReads8.9Score982Shelves

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    My first love letter to my dreams!!! (From Echoing Mountain)

16. 316 我 After I Died, the Beautiful Hostage Jumped from the City Tower 我死后，美人质子他跳了城楼 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted [The writing falls apart, don't read...] [Reborn + doted on by everyone + sweet romance] [Relationship-focused / devoted couple / not much revenge or face-slapping] [Warning: Aside from his good looks and his love for the female lead, the male lead is good for nothing] Only after Jiang Yichi died did she learn that what she'd once believed was fate had been a lie. Everything the scumbag enjoyed had been stolen from that man. She watched that man take revenge for her by personally killing her ene 5.8kReads9.1Score425Shelves
17. 317 当 After the Puppy-Like Heir Learned to Dote on His Wife 当奶狗世子学会宠妻后 Yue Gou月苟Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The clingy young heir × the cold-faced but soft-hearted eldest princess The eldest princess has come of age to choose a husband. Everyone in the Kingdom of Qing debates who could possibly win the heart of this unattainable beauty. No one expects their own princess to be whisked away by a spoiled young heir just returned from Yanbei. The ministers shake their heads, convinced the princess and the young heir are a poor match: he is young, mischievous, and doesn’t know how to cherish anyone. They f 7.6kReads9.3Score774Shelves
18. 318 有 After I Conceive, the Mad Regent Won’t Stop Pursuing Me Day and Night! 有喜后，疯批摄政对我夜缠日撩！ Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted [She disguises herself as a man, he disguises himself as a woman. After her former husband brings ruin upon himself, he chases her for ten thousand miles. A little angst, lots of sweetness, and a love rekindled.] In her previous life, Lan Jinhuan disguised herself as a man and lived under the thumb of Shen Fu, the “Grand Princess.” At three, he caught her and pinched her while she sat on his lap. At ten, he cornered her against a wall at the Imperial Academy. At thirteen, he scared her to tears, 3.6kReads9.3Score389Shelves
19. 319 生 Share a Bed in Life! Share a Grave in Death! She Can't Escape After Being Forced to Become His Wife 生同衾！死同穴！强夺为妻逃不掉 Round Little Egg圆滚滚蛋Ancient Romance373k WordsCompleted [Possessive love + classic melodrama + love that never comes with time] [A frail, beautiful woman who gives in after marriage VS a deeply devoted man with an overwhelming need for control] Everyone envies Lou Wantang. She’s only the daughter of a county magistrate, yet she gets to marry Prince Chen, a man of great power, and receive his undivided favor. But only she knows she was forced into it. In other people’s eyes, Pei Sijin is a man of noble status, handsome and strong, and a devoted, fa 27.3kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
20. 320 重 Reborn on My Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince Regent Warms My Feet 重生新婚夜，病娇摄政王给我暖脚 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + obsessive love + mutual devotion + secret identities, one couple] Nan Xi, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was a fool in her past life. She fell for a treacherous scumbag who was handsome on the outside but full of sinister schemes within, and ended up abandoned by everyone, dying miserably at the hands of him and his mistress. Given a second life, she gets her brains back! Looking at the powerful, handsome regent by her side, she cannot help questioning h 10.9kReads9.1Score3.7kShelves

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    This is the book with the most subservient male protagonist I've ever read. The male lead is a regent who even the emperor fears, yet he's as timid as a rabbit in front of the female lead, afraid to speak to her, afraid to eat with her, for fear of upsetting her and causing her to refuse to eat. I remember a scene where the female lead asks him what to do about his hand touching another woman, and without a word, the male lead picks up a knife and is about to chop off his own hand. 🐰🐰

21. 321 皇 The Emperor's Precious Little Darling Will Make You Weep for Your Empire 皇上家的小娇娇，哭崩你江山 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted Bai Xi is the dragon vein of the Great Xia Kingdom, a true dragon who has lived for nine hundred years. One day, a handsome man takes her in. He provides her with food and lodging, and all she has to do is keep his bed warm. She thinks it's a great deal. The only downside is that the man refuses to acknowledge her as his ancestor. How rebellious! * Yu Cang is the emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom. Just after he takes the throne, a dragon latches onto him. She's spoiled and has a huge appetite, ea 4.8kReads9.2Score844Shelves
22. 322 重 Reborn and Refusing His Love: The Faithless General Regrets It Too Late 重生拒爱，负心将军悔疯了 Are You Hungry? Knight饿喽吗骑士Ancient Romance214k WordsOngoing [Tomato changed my tags. This is not palace intrigue or household infighting.] In the third year of her marriage to Wang Cunxin, Shen Lingwei died after accidentally eating rat poison. The rat poison had been put in her food by her husband’s concubine, at his command. He wanted not only her life, but the lives of dozens of people in the Shen household as well. Reborn, she returned to the day she fell in love with Wang Cunxin at first sight in her previous life. Shen Lingwei deliberately avoided —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a rebirth story. The female protagonist was innocent and carefree in her past life, falling in love with the wrong person. She married him for three years, spending those three years alone in an empty house, and was poisoned to death by him and his concubine when she was eighteen. Reborn, she decides to distance herself from him and find a worthy partner. However, she discovers that the Shen family has been used as pawns, victims of a power struggle. She repeatedly escapes danger, and the man who poisoned her in her past life kisses her again. Three men love her: Gu, with whom she is betrothed; Han, whom she silently loves and blesses; and her husband from her past life, Wang. Currently, the story leans more towards plot than romance.

23. 323 寻 Searching for a Branch 寻枝 Eight Not Fish八不鱼Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Coolheaded, brilliant, tragic heroine X scheming prince pretending to be a spoiled playboy] [Marriage before love + bickering couple + political intrigue + redemption + revenge + secret identities] Liu Xunyi is the Empress Dowager’s most trusted enforcer, beautiful and cold, with a knack for killing corrupt officials. During a mission, she accidentally crossed the notorious spoiled prince, Ye Simang. As it happened, the Empress Dowager granted them a marriage, bringing them together. This newly 1.4kReads9.2Score149Shelves

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    These are all female-centric stories. The novel includes tales of Consort Xi's daily life and the Empress's life. It explores the theme of favored concubines courting disaster. Readers who prefer virginity should avoid this. This novel, "Eight Thousand Springs," is highly recommended for those who enjoy angst.

24. 324 归 Clouds Return, Dreams Shatter 归云断梦 Lu Shuiling鹿水灵Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted Prince Huai was the most notorious devil in the realm, the number-one tyrant in the capital, Shenjing. The only pity was that the tyrant had a pair of useless legs. Jiangxiang was Prince Huai’s personal maid. Everyone who knew her said she was a simple, honest, loyal servant. Unfortunately, honesty was all she had going for her, and to Prince Huai she was utterly dispensable. For various reasons, Jiangxiang had no choice but to sneak away from Prince Huai just as his legs were recovering. But fo 228Reads9.1Score—Shelves
25. 325 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 35.7kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves

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    These are all ancient romance novels. The plots are good, they don't make you stupid, and the main characters are smart and nice.

26. 326 连 A Profusion of Intertwined Blossoms 连枝花浓 Muye Qingxi牧野清溪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted They say Jiang Qingli, the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family, is an empty-headed fool with not a shred of learning. Yet thanks to her maternal grandmother, a Grand Princess, she was betrothed to Gu Anlan, the elegant and distinguished heir of the Gu family. Meanwhile, the Jiang family’s concubine-born daughter, Jiang Qingrou, is renowned for both her beauty and her talent, yet she was promised to Gu Anyu, Gu Anlan’s infamous wastrel of a half-brother. The gossips of the capital have sighed 4.2kReads8.9Score408Shelves

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    Pure classical Chinese text, no cheat codes, all very enjoyable!

27. 327 九 The Ninth Imperial Uncle 九皇叔 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted He was Prince Rui, Zhao Shuo, the man every woman in the realm longed for and the current emperor's ninth uncle. His peach-blossom eyes were filled with breathtaking color, his beauty blossoming like spring itself. And then he met her! She was Xia Yu, a female hooligan who roamed the pleasure quarters and couldn't read a single character. She had an extraordinary gift: her wounds healed several times faster than an ordinary person's. One day, during a contest in the water, she touched his thigh 839Reads9.1Score110Shelves
28. 328 熙 The Daily Records of Consort Xi 熙贵妃起居注 Mo Mo Bu Ting莫莫不停Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Tingnian has nothing going for her except a pretty face. As the Grandson's Concubine, she always wore a cold, world-weary expression around everyone, saying only that the days and nights in the Palace of Guanghan were endless, and that the human world would remain the same with or without her. As the Crown Prince's Concubine, she brazenly did as she pleased with the Crown Prince during the late emperor's mourning period, causing endless strife and bloodshed. As Noble Consort Xi, she set her 71Reads8.6Score—Shelves
29. 329 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 6.1kReads9.4Score761Shelves
30. 330 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

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    Wanwan is not Wanwan, and Wanwan is not Wanwan. A hilarious story of soul swapping, rebirth, and revenge against scumbags [a masterpiece by Que Shi][laughs]

31. 331 我 I Use a System to Live a Carefree Life in the Harem 我靠系统在后宫过上咸鱼生活 The Big Fish Without a Tail没有尾巴的大鱼Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted [Completed | Emperor Reads Minds | System Sign-In | Devoted Couple, Sweet Romance | Lighthearted and Funny] “Your Majesty, I respectfully see you off.” Wu Qiyan bowed with impeccable respect, but inside she was overjoyed: [He's finally gone! Time to bring out my milk tea, snacks, and storybooks!] Xiao Mingzhe paused as he stepped through the palace doors. “I'll stay here tonight.” Wu Qiyan: “...” [You dog of an emperor, don't you have your own bedchamber?!] She had no idea that the emperor could 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unconventional historical romance, the female protagonist, seemingly innocent yet cunning, is mind-reading by a seemingly innocent but actually ruthless emperor, rising through the ranks with a system and a cheat-like system.

32. 332 我 I Only Applied to Be a Maid, So How Did I Become the Matriarch of a Wealthy Family? 我就应聘个丫头，咋成豪门主母了 Lu Wei, Who Loves Charcoal Chicken喜欢火炭鸡的吕维Ancient Romance81k WordsOngoing [Rebirth] [Space] [The Leads Build Their Careers] [Face-Slapping Satisfaction] [Everyday Life] Chen Cailian has been reborn, and she plans to take this secret to her grave without letting a single word slip to anyone. In her previous life, she followed her family's wishes and married the owner of a general store. Everyone praised her good fortune, but her husband drank, gambled, and frequented brothels, and beat her whenever he got drunk. She did everything she could to push her son to succeed, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (Rebirth + Space + Male and Female Protagonists Building Careers + Face-Slapping Satisfaction + Slice of Life) Chen Cailian is reborn, but this secret will go with her to her grave; she can't tell anyone. In her previous life, she married a small grocery store owner as her family wished. Everyone said she married well and was enjoying a life of luxury, but who knew her suffering? Her husband was a gambler, a drunkard, and a womanizer, who would come home drunk and violent. She desperately tried to raise her son to be successful, but he resented her harshness. Fine, fine, she had wasted her time in the past; this time, she would definitely open her eyes wide and find a good husband to live a good life. The young scholar next door, Jiang Tuo; Ge Daxiong, a shop assistant in the town east of the village; and Guo Shijie, the second son of the village head, were all outstanding men in the village. Chen Cailian contacted them all and listed them as potential husbands. But in the end, the man who became her husband was the village's paralyzed man. He wasn't on her shortlist; after all, she wanted a good life, not to be someone's maid. But this person has a good temper, causes little trouble, and pays a lot. Aside from his physical disability, he seems to have no flaws! So, she'll marry him! She has spiritual liquid in her spatial ring, and with her improved cultivation, this person's injury isn't incurable. Originally thinking it was just a compromise, Chen Cailian realized she seemed to have struck gold. How did she end up becoming the mistress of a high-ranking family?

33. 333 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."

34. 334 穿 Reborn as the Cannon-Fodder Original Wife of a Mad Power-Hungry Minister 穿成疯批权臣的炮灰原配 Bright Lantern灯旺旺Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted [Farming + Transmigrate into a Book + Sweet Romance] Witty, scheming girl vs. lovesick, obsessive powerbroker Xin Yueying transmigrates into a book, landing in an old-fashioned, preachy novel as the wicked wife of the deranged, obsessive second male lead. Shen Qingqi is the novel’s deranged, villainous male character. Born into a family of famed generals, he was imprisoned alongside the Shen family after his father offended powerful nobles. He suffered terribly in prison and was left with crippl 30.9kReads9.3Score10.9kShelves

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    I used to be a fan of historical romance novels, and I've been looking for these to read. I'd like to recommend a few.

35. 335 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15.1kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    Luo Chaoyan grew up in an orphanage. Just as she was finally grown up and starting work, a darn typhoon swept her to ancient times. Luckily, her father was a low-ranking official, and her mother was the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thought she could live a carefree life in this new world, but unexpectedly, at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricked her, forcing her to marry his father and become the enviable Mrs. Huo. From then on, their feud grew. The strict rules of the Grand Tutor's mansion were turned into chaos by their antics. Looking at the stolen chicken leg, Luo Chaoyan complained to her husband, "Your son is unfilial!" Huo Rui, looking at the chicken leg that had been snatched back, complained to his grandmother, "Grandmother, your daughter-in-law doesn't know how to care for children." The entire Huo family: …

36. 336 论 How to Become the Mad Tyrant’s White Moonlight 论如何成为疯批暴君的白月光 Little Sheep Cheese小羊奶酪Ancient Romance900k WordsCompleted [Delicate, stunning noblewoman * mad, twisted boy-emperor] (Complete) [Both leads are each other’s first and only + System + redemption + heroine fakes her death and loses her memory later + hero is genuinely insane] The first time Meng Yuan met Xie Hui, she saw him order someone to feed a young palace maid to a horse. When he turned to look at her, his voice was so excited it frightened her. “You have lovely eyes. Let’s have someone dig them out and turn them into glass marbles.” Meng Yuan felt 76.8kReads9.2Score9.2kShelves

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    A young emperor and empress! A sweet and virginal romance! A story of mutual understanding and devotion! 1️⃣ The female lead is a sickly beauty with sharp intellect, both gentle and resilient. The male lead is obsessive and possessive, both mad and loving, ruthless and controlling. The process of falling in love is incredibly captivating. Though he's mad, he occasionally reveals a bewildered worry, sometimes at a loss for what to do for her. Though she's calm and composed, she feels sorry for him and is moved by him. Their daily interactions are incredibly sweet—a true treat! [She's back, she's finally back. She didn't abandon him. At that moment, Xie Hui felt as if he had died and been reborn. He didn't care anymore, he didn't want to care about anything else. He just wanted to hold her and tell his Yuan Yuan how scared he was. Her name was etched on his body; he would always be hers. Now, Yuan Yuan wouldn't leave him again, right?] 2️⃣ The female lead is a princess, bright and intelligent, and extremely beloved by everyone. The male lead is a crown prince, pure and reserved. Their romance is incredibly sweet. They've known each other since childhood, reunited after a long separation, their hearts flutter, and their feelings deepen gradually. Their true identities are revealed... It's so sweet! [In this life, as long as Qianqian is happy, that is his happiness; whatever Qianqian wants, he will do anything to bring it to her; as long as Qianqian is safe, he is content.] 3️⃣ The female lead was a mercenary in her past life, reborn as the legitimate daughter of a general's family. She is intelligent, decisive, and highly skilled in martial arts. She has developed her career from a young age and excels in every aspect, shining like the sun. The male lead is an emperor, two-faced. He is cold and indifferent to others, but considerate and gentle towards the female lead. He plays along with her, watches her antics, and smiles at her. Their relationship develops gradually, so sweet! [Over the years, the main reason he has been attracted to her is because she is so dazzling.] After becoming husband and wife, he loved her various seductive tricks, willingly and consciously succumbing to them, whether genuine or feigned. Now, knowing her formidable abilities, he felt an even deeper appreciation for her. His queen was like the sun high in the sky; the closer he got, the more radiant and dazzling she became!

37. 337 哄 You Want Me to Be Your Concubine? After I Faked My Death, the Playboy Marquis Went Mad 哄我做妾？死遁后纨绔侯爷发大疯 Heart's Water Turns to Sweet Dew心水成沁Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted The short-drama rights have been sold. Now just waiting for it to premiere~ "A taste of ancient China · devoted lovers · clear-headed heroine" "Romance and intrigue · household and palace rivalries · the fate of the nation" Su Tan is the top courtesan at the Fragrant Pavilion in the capital of Great Wei, blessed with otherworldly beauty, porcelain skin, and a flawless complexion. After transmigrating here eight years ago, she has endured humiliation and bided her time, hoping to auction off her 9.2kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    Book 1: A proud and handsome female lead transmigrates to ancient times with a terrible start, but remains strong, brave, and clear-headed. Book 2: A free-spirited female lead falls in love at first sight with the male lead, who forces her into marriage. She tries to escape several times but is always caught. Later, the male lead loses his memory while fighting bandits, but still falls in love with her at first sight. He absolutely adores her! [Heart emojis]

38. 338 公 After the Princess Gives Up, Her Tutor Wants a Happy Ending Again 公主放弃后太傅他又想he了 Winey Fish酒鱼鱼Ancient Romance339k WordsOngoing The day Fu Hanzhi gave up on Chi Wenyu, snow began to fall over Shengjing. The young Grand Tutor sat behind his desk, his expression as detached as the snowflakes drifting outside. His gaze was as cold as ice that would never melt, yet a rare smile tugged at his lips. It was a mocking smile. He said, “Princess Zhaorong is nothing special after all.” So, right in front of him, Fu Hanzhi pulled from her hair the jade hairpin she had once spent ages begging him to give her. Her black hair tumbled l 7.5kReads8.5Score614Shelves
39. 339 今 Has the Marquis's Secret Mistress Run Away Today? 今天侯府外室跑路了吗 Long-Tailed Sparrow长尾雀Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted Pei Ji rose to fame as a youth. He was the guardian deity of Great Qi, the renowned Marquis of Zhenbei, and the ideal husband in the dreams of countless young women. But to Jiang Si, Pei Ji was a cage that held her freedom captive. No matter what she tried, she could never escape. 2kReads8.7Score113Shelves
40. 340 陛 The Emperor's Only Favorite: The Empress Keeps Accidentally Revealing Her Secret Identity 陛下独宠：皇后娘娘疯狂掉马甲 Jiujiu and the Cat玖玖与猫Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted *Sweet Romance + Devoted Husband + Legitimate Daughter + Secret Identities + Powerful Couple* The only legitimate daughter of the Duke of the Southern Kingdom's household, Nan Huaishen grew up adored and indulged by everyone. Her grandfather is a first-rank duke, her father a first-rank general, and her maternal grandfather the chancellor. She also has three doting older brothers. With a background envied by every noblewoman in the capital, she is also exceptionally beautiful and talented. Then, 2.7kReads9.0Score317Shelves
41. 341 我 At the Beginning of My Life 我生之初 Little He Doesn't Make Thunder小禾不打雷Ancient Romance461k WordsOngoing No money, no power, no influence An undocumented nobody + a destitute orphan girl + an amnesiac + teleportation Huh? How did teleportation get in there? No idea. I've lost my memory, so how would I remember all that... Searching for my memories... Run into a wrongful accusation while attending a wedding feast? Don't worry, watch her work. Your best friend is about to be left with nothing? Don't worry, watch her work. Your pursuer's entire family is about to be wiped out? Don't worry, watch her 2.9kReads—Score100Shelves

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    🔥 Must-read historical romance with a strong female lead [Already hooked] While others consider having multiple wives and concubines commonplace, the female lead is clear-headed and challenges them all. She's all about getting along, and her values ​​are incredibly positive and captivating! 🔥

42. 342 助 After Helping the Sickly Male Side Character, He Turned on Me 助攻病娇男配后，我被反扑了 Maple Dance Jian枫舞见Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + devoted to each other + groveling romance + lighthearted] [Timid little softie with a tough core and an overactive inner monologue ✖️ obsessive, scheming, beautiful and tragic villain] Sang Yanning transmigrated into a book and became a cannon-fodder supporting character whose fate was out of her hands. To give the leads a happy ending, keep the villainous male supporting character from turning evil, and save the heroine, who was gravely ill, Sang Yanning knew her pla 8kReads9.2Score965Shelves
43. 343 盛 The Crown Princess Is Doted on, and the Crown Prince Truly Loves Her 盛宠太子妃，殿下他真爱 May the Tree Stay Evergreen树要常青Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + Palace and household intrigue + Both leads are inexperienced + No transmigration, no rebirth] [Cool, solitary young woman + Cunning crown prince] [Shen Shijin × Mo Lanxu] During the thirtieth year of the Zhaohua era, the loyal generals of the Shen family gave their lives to quell the border wars. Only Shen Shijin survived. The royal family decided to bring the last surviving Shen back to the capital as a commandery princess. They specifically sent the crown prince, Mo Lanxu 800Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels, I highly recommend them! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

44. 344 娘 The Empress Is Sweet and Wicked, and the Cold Emperor Loves Her to the Extreme 娘娘娇又坏，冷情帝王狠狠爱 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Newly completed novel, new release, low rating.] [Sweet romance] The great beauty Xiao Ronghua was married off. When the new emperor ascended the throne, Xiao Ronghua entered the palace as empress and became the wife of the young, handsome emperor, a man cold in both appearance and heart. Everyone knew the new emperor had little interest in women and was abstemious, surely a wise ruler devoted to the nation and its people who would never be swayed by beauty. So no one worried about it. Xiao Ro 6.7kReads9.0Score804Shelves

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    I highly recommend this! I rarely read historical romance novels, but this one truly resonated with me. A heads-up: if you don't like overly sweet and angsty stories, don't read this, because it's incredibly sweet! The storyline is clear and concise, depicting the emperor and empress's carefully nurtured yet honest and loving relationship after marriage, showcasing their sweetness alongside the nation's development, culminating in the unification of the world. The most touching aspect is the emperor's unwavering and unconditional love for the female lead from beginning to end, showering her with boundless favor and a lifelong commitment to one person. Their love is genuine and straightforward, with smooth communication and direct expressions of affection. It's very comfortable to read. It truly feels like a beautiful fairytale. The female lead is a reincarnation with memories of her past life as a mercenary; she's resourceful, capable, powerful, and incredibly beautiful. The male lead is an unloved crown prince who endures over 20 years to finally gain power; he's equally resourceful and capable. I absolutely love it!

45. 345 好 As Though I Have Powerful Backing 好似有靠山 Shu Guimei舒归妹Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + healing + age gap + coming-of-age + a touch of possessive romance] After both her parents died, Gu Xixi had no choice but to rely on her only remaining relative, her maternal uncle. Though he was ruthless and calculating, he did take reasonably good care of her. But could someone explain why this uncle of hers was getting stranger and stranger? Who was it that tore away the facade of family affection, wanting more? Who fell without realizing it? And who walked into the gate 241Reads—Score107Shelves

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    The male lead in this book is truly outstanding ((*^∀^))👍🏻. It's a story of raising a young woman, with a touch of forceful acquisition. The male lead is meticulous and calculating, sharp-tongued, and vengeful—a very successful character development. Although the female lead is quite weak under his care, she's still very cute [smirk][shy][shy][shy]. Highly recommended!!!

46. 346 不 Isn’t He a Mad, Ruthless Minister? How Did Love Make Him Bow? 不是疯批权臣吗？怎么为爱折了腰 Chi Moyan池沫颜Ancient Romance112k WordsOngoing The restrained, obsessive Regent × the soft, timid little coward who just wants to survive Time-slip into a drama + exclusive 1v1 sweet romance + a restrained, obsessive madman who falls hard + overwhelming possessiveness + a powerful official who bends for love Xiao Hunhun (Nianchu) × Xie Wujin Nianchu transmigrates into a historical political drama as Xiao Hunhun, a foolish, vicious supporting character destined to be killed off by episode three. The original Xiao Hunhun is tricked by the Crow 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this book

47. 347 被 A Rough Mountain Man Takes Me Home, and Our Life Flourishes 被山里糙汉领回家日子红火顶呱呱 Wish Power愿力Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After becoming the daughter of a disgraced official and being betrayed by her fiancé, Yun Xi was carried home over the shoulder of a rough mountain man. The moment she woke, they were embracing naked. The next time she woke, she was chained up. Yun Xi thought her life was over and that she would probably be tortured to death. But she never expected that this big man, though rough around the edges, was thoughtful; though fierce-looking, he was simple and honest. He blushed easily but spoke his mi 8.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    A pampered eldest daughter of a disgraced official and a powerful marquis, x a cold, hard, and secretly passionate rough man from a remote countryside. Yunxi mistakenly identified her benefactor, only to be betrayed by him, and forced to jump off a cliff in the dead of winter. Ergou bought a wife who was frozen stiff, and it took him two days to warm her up.

48. 348 重 Reborn: The Crown Prince's Beloved 重生之太子殿下的意中欢 May the Tree Stay Evergreen树要常青Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Devoted romance + Feel-good revenge + Putting scumbags in their place] The Crown Prince of Mu Kingdom versus Mu Yunchen, the Prime Minister's legitimate daughter, versus Mu Peiyun. He is the Crown Prince of Mu Kingdom, a man wielding power over the entire realm. She is the legitimate daughter of Chancellor Mu, the most powerful minister in Mu Kingdom. In her previous life, she failed to recognize the people around her for who they were and met a tragic end. Given a new life, she sees t 2.3kReads8.6Score232Shelves
49. 349 嫂 Sister-in-Law, We’re the Only Family Each Other Has 嫂嫂，我们才是唯一的亲人 Three Cups of Milk Tea三杯奶茶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Lin Tan: “Lihua, do whatever you want. I’ll support you, my wife.” Chen Yihui: “Lihua, as long as you’re happy, I’ll be happy too.” Han Leng: “Lihua, come with me to Yinzhou!” Lin Shen: “You’re mine. You can only ever be mine.” Huang Lihua: “...” 453Reads8.8Score—Shelves
50. 350 重 Reborn! The Day My Unfilial Son Tried to Rewrite the Family Register 重生！回到被逆子改族谱相逼那天 Happy StellaLou快乐星黛露Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, devoted couple + everyone gets their comeuppance + satisfying revenge + mind-reading] Jiang Yu died at the hands of the three children she had raised with all her heart and soul. Her husband looked down on her, and her children despised her. She was forced to bear the infamy of being a demon empress, and after her death, her body was left in the wilderness. The only one who had ever received her help, her nephew, pleaded for justice on her behalf, only to die a tragic death as we 771Reads8.8Score112Shelves

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