Historical Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Romance!!! You Have No Idea How Long It's Been Since I Read One 😂 古言古言古言啊！！！天知道我多久没看古言😂

1. 51 误 I Wandered Into His Bedchamber and Was Seized by a Mad Villain 误入寝帐，被疯批反派强取豪夺了 Zhao Xiaoyao赵小爻Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Unhinged, Obsessive Villain × Sweet, Timid Little Softie] [Transmigrate into a book + 1v1 sweet romance + Powerful man becomes her devoted dog for love + Intense sexual tension and possessiveness] [Su Ruan (Jiang Luyi) × Yan Chen] Jiang Luyi transmigrated into the vicious supporting character Su Ruan, who was doomed to die by the third episode. It was hell mode from the very beginning. Not only had she ended up in the wrong bed, she'd also cracked open the head of the deranged villain. Su Ruan 496.2kReads9.3Score68.5kShelves

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   The male lead is crazy but deeply in love, and the female lead is very delicate.

2. 52 若 If We Could Meet as We Did at First 若如初见 Yi Xuan顗軒Ancient Romance103k WordsCompleted [There is no such thing as love without reason. Every love is forged through countless trials and tribulations, bound together across lifetimes…] “How could I ever bear not to love you? We don't have nearly enough time together as it is. How could we possibly waste time not loving each other?” No encounter is ever a coincidence. It takes five hundred glances exchanged as you pass by in a previous life to earn a meeting in this one… If all of this is just a dream, I hope I can dream a little lo 29Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a child bride. Facing her husband, whose body is covered in sores and who is on the verge of death, she relies on modern medical technology and her own blood to prolong his life. Everyone else thinks she is delusional, but she silently perseveres and develops deep affection for him as they spend their days together. However, the gap between gods and mortals is ultimately difficult to bridge.

3. 53 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, the Frail Male Supporting Character I Raised Became a Yandere 穿书后，我养的病弱男配成病娇了 Knowing What to Do知其为之Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only love + sweet and angsty + nurturing and redemption + obsessive and deranged] Jiang Niannian loved Yin Li, the tragic and powerful male supporting character. His fate was full of hardships: no one cared for him, the heroine abandoned him, and he was doomed to a gruesome death. Jiang Niannian declared: “Let go of my baby, I’ll take care of him!” Then she transmigrated into the role of Yin Li’s personal maid, bound herself to the “Sickly Male Supporting Character R —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   With 7 years of experience as a guarantor, Taobao is now truly rubbish.

4. 54 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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   They're all ancient romance novels; I reread the first one many times.

5. 55 凭 I Won My Wife Fair and Square, and My Brother Absolutely Adores Her! 凭本事抢来的夫人，兄长他超爱！ Jiu Chuang九创Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Cui Siyin, eldest son of the Duke's mansion, oversees the Dali Temple's prisons and is known for his cruel, ruthless methods. Children in the streets turn pale at the mere mention of his name, and Shen Yingxin is no exception. So when she was eight and her father chose a young man from the Cui family to betroth her to, she rejected Cui Siyin first and chose the second son, Cui Yuchen. From then on, Cui Yuchen was always attentive and tender toward her. She thought theirs was a match made by fate 34.4kReads8.5Score4.7kShelves
6. 56 真 The Real Heiress Enters the Palace as Empress, and Her Father and Brothers Beg Her to Come Back 真千金入宫为后，父兄哭着求回头 Happy StellaLou快乐星黛露Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Faithful couple + sweet romance + face-slapping revenge] She spent her whole life carefully currying favor with her father and brothers, believing that even a heart of ice could be warmed. Instead, the day before her empress-making ceremony, they gave her a cup of poisoned wine. Reborn, Su Jin finally saw things clearly. But now her father and brothers were each begging her to come back. What a joke! Her medical skills could bring the dead back to life, she had the family fortune her maternal g 588Reads9.0Score101Shelves

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   It's an ancient Chinese romance novel. The female protagonist is reborn, and the male protagonist hears that she fell off a cliff and his hair turns white overnight. Waaaaaah, I'm crying so hard.

7. 57 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 6.7kReads9.0Score802Shelves
8. 58 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
9. 59 听 Have You Heard? The Spoiled Young Lord Fears His Wife Most 听闻否？纨绔小世子最怕娘子 Snow Falls on Citang雪落辞棠Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Manhua adaptation now available: The Phoenix Seeks Her Mate: Consort, Take Your Seat] [Married First, Love Later + Younger Man + Princess and Consort + Devoted Husband + Relentless Pursuit] Ji Lin spent a whole year trying to understand how one misunderstanding could get him forcibly chosen as the consort by the powerful Grand Princess, who held sway over the entire court. Unwilling to accept it, he tried every trick in the book: fleeing in the middle of the night, playing pitiful, and throwing 7.6kReads8.7Score610Shelves
10. 60 大 The Eldest Young Master’s Personal Maid 大公子的贴身丫鬟 Mo Yunxi沫云兮Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted As someone who transmigrated, why haven’t I seen any so-called protagonist aura? Why does my life keep getting worse? I went from an unlucky third-class maid to a first-class personal maid, only to get labeled a “bedchamber maid.” Rong Jin is torn. Damn Heaven, fine, you can pair people up at random, but can’t you find me someone normal? I can’t handle a sicko! The eldest young master glances sideways at her. “A sicko? Heh...” He gives a cold laugh. 1.5kReads8.7Score109Shelves
11. 61 腹 The Scheming, Unhinged Woman Uses Tears to Keep the Spoiled Heir in Line 腹黑疯批女靠哭唧唧拿捏纨绔世子 Yu Shiqie雨師妾Ancient Romance732k WordsCompleted The ratings have just opened! Su Huayue, the legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's household, was born with breathtaking beauty. She is so beautiful she could topple a kingdom, and is known as the capital's number one beauty. On the outside, she's a delicate, harmless little white rabbit. On the inside, she's a scheming, ruthless old fox. In the imperial family's struggle for the throne, Su Huayue is the legitimate daughter of the Chancellor, a man with power over every official. Naturally, ev 4.6kReads6.9Score570Shelves
12. 62 弹 The Comments Are Going Wild! This Couple United by Pure Hatred Can Do Anything! 弹幕！纯恨夫妻联手百事顺！ Purple Rice Fortune Ball紫米福团Ancient Romance636k WordsCompleted [Both Virgins + Black Dragon and Wicked Phoenix + Love Grows Over Time] Unhinged beauty vs. scheming prince Wen Suining came across a badly injured man. He wore fine clothes and a jade crown, clearly not from an ordinary family. As she hesitated over whether to help him, lines of text suddenly appeared before her eyes. [Don’t pick up strange men on the roadside~] [Silly supporting heroine, this is the Fifth Prince Fu Yucong, who’s spent years in his fief on the frontier. He’ll be emperor one day 8.8kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves
13. 63 寒 The Cold Prince's Consort Dies Every Day 寒王妃每天都在作死 Lan Xian'er蓝仙儿Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Mu Lingshuang assumes she's been handed the script of a tragic heroine and spends every moment trying to escape. So how did it turn into a sweet romance instead? A certain prince: Even if I spend my whole life without touching a woman, get hacked to death by assassins, or become a monk, I, Helian Han, will never fall for a shameless woman like you! Later: He just can't get enough! A certain second male lead: Shuangshuang, I had my reasons. A certain scheming thi 1.7kReads9.2Score117Shelves
14. 64 恶 The Wicked Ex-Wife Stops Causing Trouble, and Her Rugged Man Kisses and Cuddles Her 恶毒前妻不作妖，糙汉他又亲又抱 Yan Qianqian言千千Ancient Romance208k WordsOngoing [Rugged Hero + Transmigrate into a Book + 1v1 Romance + Both Pure and Faithful + He Takes the Civil Service Exams, She Goes into Business] When Shi Xiaoman woke up, she discovered she had transmigrated into a book, becoming the male lead's vicious ex-wife. The male lead was right there in front of her, telling her to get lost. His name was Fang Xiao, and he would one day become a sinister, cold-blooded prime minister. She was spoiled and difficult, unfaithful, and reckless with money. She treate 18Reads—Score376Shelves

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    This book is great!

15. 65 变 Perverted President Gu Keeps Biting Me, I Want to Run Off With Him and Steal a Kiss 变态顾总又咬我，好想拐走亲一口 Bai Wuzi百无子Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted Two-faced, hypocritical woman X calm, deranged, twisted man [Both virgins + sweet romance + flirtation + push and pull] Ji Xinghui discovered she was the vicious fake heiress in a rebirth novel. She and the second male lead, Gu Xian, were a pair of scumbags who teamed up to ruin the original heroine's reputation, leaving her to die in bitter resentment. Then the reborn heroine would return to humiliate them and take revenge. When Ji Xinghui awakened to the plot, the original heroine hadn't been 8.4kReads9.0Score835Shelves
16. 66 权 The Powerful Minister Is My Ex-Boyfriend 权臣是我前男友 Three Liang of Pepper三两椒Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted A curious onlooker asked Qin Jianwei, “Your Highness, what do you think of the third young master of the Chi family?” Qin Jianwei elegantly lifted her teacup and pondered. “Hypocritical, vengeful, petty. Apart from that face, he’s good for nothing.” By coincidence, Chi Xiu was asked the same question. He gave a mocking laugh and replied coldly, “Commandery Princess Qingjia? Pretentious, hot-tempered, falsely lofty. The only thing going for her is her face.” Then news broke that the two were betr —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 才 A Talented Woman's Plight: After Being Forced to Marry a Spoiled Heir 才女难当：被纨绔世子强娶后 Eighteenth Yuanwai十八员外Ancient Romance397k WordsCompleted [Unparalleled sweet romance + scheming male lead + mutual devotion] [Not an over-the-top wish-fulfillment story. Avoid if that's what you like] [Female-oriented romance. Avoid if you prefer male-oriented novels] In the fourteenth year of the Great Zhou, an imperial edict shattered the decades of peaceful life Liu Qingyi had known. With a wave of his hand, the emperor married the capital's foremost beauty to the heir of Prince Huai'an, the notorious playboy who was the talk of the city. Their rep 2.2kReads8.8Score173Shelves
18. 68 洲 Zhou Returns Home on a Long Night 洲行长夜归 Yi Yun Tang Xuan忆允唐萱Fantastical Romance178k WordsCompleted Crushed into the mud, yet rising as a phoenix | Multiple men compete for one man | Who doesn't have two, three, four, or five identities? The Crown Prince, the future emperor, singles him out for special attention; the abandoned son of the royal family and the legendary master of the Pill Sect fall in love over time; the traitor of the Celestial Clan and the reincarnated spirit beast develop a deep bond. Should he choose one to rely on, or resolutely walk his own path? Behind every glittering fa 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My new completed book—and my absolute favorite main couple! No one has ever taught a mythical beast how to love, yet the male lead seems to have mastered it without any instruction. He's both the dominant and submissive type—it's just too amazing! The second male lead suffers initially but then pursues her, his feelings blossoming late in life, and he ultimately dies alone—that's also a great story to watch.

19. 69 我 Teaching and Guiding People in the Demon Cult 我在魔教教书育人 Thousand Threads of Intrigue千丝戏Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted Gu Zening wakes up to find herself a demonic woman of the Devil Cult. In a world where anyone can draw a sword at the slightest provocation, she can only rely on the skills she picked up playing battle royale games and strive to become the king of all cowards. A cowardly wolf? She casually rescues a stunning beauty, thinking she's a harmless little rabbit, only to discover that when no one's watching, she controls Gu to kill people: a true yandere, a black-hearted lotus. When the beauty pins Gu 2kReads9.3Score268Shelves
20. 70 独 Exclusive Sweet Romance: The Chaste Prince Dotes on His Wife 独家甜诱，禁欲王爷太宠妻 Ice Moon Songs冰月笙歌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted affection + both leads are each other’s only ones + both leads speak their minds + heroine never lets herself be taken advantage of + don’t expect logic] Mu Siqiao is framed by her own cousin and has no choice but to marry the Third Prince, Zhuo Yuhan. On their wedding day, the handsome man tells her frankly, “I have feelings for someone else, but I’ll treat you well and fulfill my duties as your husband.” Mu Siqiao raises an eyebrow and replies, “Fine, I’ll 947Reads9.0Score109Shelves

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    The male protagonist initially thought he had married the wrong person, but he remained devoted to the female protagonist. He knew that marriage meant being single-minded. They trusted each other, had no misunderstandings, and gradually developed feelings for one another. After promising themselves to each other, the male protagonist learned that the female protagonist was the one he loved, and he showered her with even more affection. A short, sweet story, very enjoyable!

21. 71 抢 You Stole My Trash Ex? Taste the Massacre First 抢我渣前夫？6，灭门惨剧你先尝 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, revenge, family intrigue, sweet romance, satisfying read, one-on-one romance] Also known as "My Reborn Half-Sister Wanted to Switch Marriages, So I Let Her. Now She’s the One Crying" Lu Jintang and Lu Zhaoyue were both reborn. As soon as she returned, Lu Zhaoyue eagerly declared, “I’ll give you the Xie family match. I’ll marry into the Xiao family in your place!” Lu Jintang happily agreed and married without hesitation into the seemingly doomed Xie family. Lu Zhaoyue was overjoyed. At 4.7kReads—Score468Shelves

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    Must-read ancient Chinese romance novels on Tomato!

22. 72 千 A Thousand Peach Blossoms Bloom for a Lifetime (The Original Novel Behind the TV Series Starring Zhang Binbin and Sun Zhenni) 千朵桃花一世开（张彬彬、孙珍妮主演同名电视剧原著） At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Xie Xuechen was the greatest swordsman among the human race, but after losing all his magical power, he fell into the hands of the Demon Saintess. A swordsman’s path is one of unbending resolve and fearless advance. Born extraordinary, he has never suffered such humiliation. If he submits, his conviction will waver; if he fights to the death, he risks losing his chastity. A story about a proper, cold, and unfeeling swordsman who falls on hard times, decides to lie flat, and gets toyed with by a 3.5kReads9.6Score523Shelves
23. 73 凤 The Phoenix Perches in the Parasol Tree: The Year the Wind and Snow Cut Off My Hair 凤栖梧桐：那年风雪断发时 Luo Anni's Story罗安妮平话Ancient Romance308k WordsOngoing I transmigrated into a novel I'd once cursed, becoming the least noticeable palace maid by the empress's side. I knew how her story ended: her hair was cut, she was sent to the Cold Palace, and she died on a snowy night. But I couldn't change anything. All I could do was stand behind her and watch her take one step after another toward that night. After the empress was gone, I climbed from the Laundry Bureau to the kitchens, from the stove to the imperial desk. I didn't compete for favor, take 10Reads—Score119Shelves

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    If you're looking for something to read, don't miss this one. It abandons mindless wish-fulfillment plot devices. The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a female official. Knowing that the empress is destined for a tragic end, she does everything she can to rescue her. In the deep palace, the rules are oppressive, and the emperor weighs the pros and cons. No matter how hard she tries, it is difficult to resist the tide of the times.

24. 74 古 Past and Present, Swapping Lives: She Takes Down Scumbags in My Rich Family, While I Farm in Exile for Her 古今互穿：她替我豪门虐渣，我替她流放种田 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月25k WordsCompleted She travels between ancient and modern times: she helps me take down scum in a wealthy family, while I help her farm in exile. 12.7kReads—Score213Shelves
25. 75 穿 Transmigrated as the Sweetheart of a Healing-Eyed Assassin 穿成治愈异瞳杀手的小蜜糖 Er Shui贰水Ancient Romance202k WordsCompleted [Insecure, Loyal-Eyed Assassin × Considerate, Gentle Young Lady] They say that monster with the different-colored eyes is cursed, a demon who kills without blinking. Anyone who gets close to him will be trapped in a curse and meet a gruesome end. But right now, the great demon is averting his gaze, too shy to look at her. When their eyes meet, he nervously turns his face away. And when he smiles, he even has a pair of dimples. Zhou Mi (shouting): Have you ever seen a demon this sweet? As a chil 955Reads9.2Score137Shelves
26. 76 我 After I Was Ordered to Divorce, My Ex-Husband Regretted It 我奉旨和离后，前夫悔不当初 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance36k WordsCompleted After I received the imperial decree to divorce, my ex-husband regretted it too late. 11.2kReads—Score229Shelves

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    These ancient Chinese romance short stories are super good, and they're all complete.

27. 77 妹 My Sister Stole My Identity, Not Knowing She Was Marrying the General Who Died in Battle in My Place 妹妹抢我身份，却不知是替我嫁给战死的将军 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My younger sister stole my identity, never knowing she was taking my place in marrying a general who would die in battle. 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
28. 78 错 I Mistook My Husband for an AI 错把夫君当AI Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月13k WordsCompleted I Mistook My Husband for an AI 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
29. 79 夫 My Husband and His Childhood Sweetheart Made Me Miscarry, So I Finally Got Over Him 夫君和青梅害我流产，我恋爱脑好了 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted My Husband and His Childhood Sweetheart Made Me Miscarry, and I Got Over My Lovesick Foolishness 803Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 80 与 After Breaking Off My Engagement to a Scumbag, I Married the Marquis's Heir 与渣男退婚后，我嫁侯府世子 Zhang Jibei张冀北Ancient Romance312k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, clever heroine who won't reunite with her ex + scheming, devoted hero who's been planning this for a long time] Before their wedding, Shen Qingyun tells Lin Yao that his cousin is carrying his child. He urges Lin Yao to be magnanimous. “I was drunk when it happened. My cousin is gentle and obedient, and only asks to be taken as a concubine. The child can be registered under your name. She won't compete with you for anything.” Shen Qingyun assumes Lin Yao will make a scene and get 3.8kReads8.9Score404Shelves

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    It's so good, everyone should watch it! It's been so long since I've seen such a clear-headed female lead and such an interesting male lead.

31. 81 扮 The Little Princess Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger 扮猪吃虎小王妃 Little One Who Loves Sweet Potatoes爱吃香薯的小娃娃Ancient Romance255k WordsCompleted After the shock of that intense visual impact wore off, Ye Yiyi finally came to her senses and immediately turned around. “Beiming Yu! Are you crazy? Why did you let me in while you were changing?” “I didn't let you in! I only told you I was in the bedroom.” Beiming Yu stifled a laugh inside, but put on an utterly innocent face as he spoke. “Ye Yiyi, you've seen my body twice. You have to take responsibility for me!” “Hmph, I've seen plenty of people. Do I have to take responsibility for all of 2.4kReads6.7Score247Shelves

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    Tomato's ancient-style verses are hilarious and entertaining.

32. 82 刨 The Wood Shavings Maiden 刨花娘子 One Peach at a Time一口一个桃儿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + serious drama + heroine-focused career] Jiang Qiao of Yangliu Village wants to become the best carpenter in Yangliu Village. Jiang Qiao in the capital wants to become the best carpenter in the capital. Jiang Qiao of the Great Sheng dynasty wants to become the best carpenter in all of Great Sheng. In short, Jiang Qiao has only one dream: To become the best carpenter!!! Jiang Qiao thinks all it takes to become the best carpenter is to keep doing carpentry! Keep doing carpentry!! Ke 940Reads9.1Score171Shelves

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    Recommended by a seasoned bookworm, they're all pretty good. My bookshelf is mostly filled with historical romance novels, and the ones I keep are all decent. I don't really like novels with strong female leads, or at least those where both the male and female leads are strong.

33. 83 夫 After My Husband Passed the Exams, He Courted a Princess, But I’m the Real Heiress 夫君高中后攀附郡主，可我才是真千金啊 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted After my husband passed the imperial exams, he cozied up to the county princess. But I’m the real daughter! 283Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 84 重 Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family’s Fortune 重生后，我夺了赵家全部家产 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Took All of the Zhao Family's Property 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
35. 85 癫 The Wacky Daily Life of a Mad Doctor and Bandit 癫癫医匪的沙雕日常 Little One Who Loves Sweet Potatoes爱吃香薯的小娃娃Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing Feng Yuchen took one look at Mu Niannian's masterpiece, went pale, then paler still, and began rubbing his temples. Feng Yu Jue saw Mu Niannian's masterpiece and froze on the spot. On the paper was a burly man with a wild red afro, a full beard, and eyes wide open. He wore red and struck a fearsome pose, holding a treasured sword aloft in his right hand while his left held the leash of a black dog with equally wild fur. After a long pause, Feng Yu Jue finally got his wits back. Pointing at the d 973Reads—Score110Shelves
36. 86 咸 The Laid-Back Consort: Rising Step by Step 咸鱼娘娘：步步高升 Melancholy Cantaloupe忧伤的哈密瓜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + palace and household intrigue + childbirth + doted on exclusively later] Jiang Wan transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking palace consort of an emperor with no children. To protect the people around her, she has no choice but to compete for a little favor. Who knew she’d end up giving the emperor a chubby baby boy! Emperor: “She’s the birth mother of my only son. Of course I have to protect her.” Who knew that all that protection would turn into affection? As Jiang Wan ris 19.1kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    Jiang Wan transmigrated into the body of a concubine in a childless emperor's palace. To protect those around her, she had to compete for the emperor's favor, only to unexpectedly give birth to a healthy baby boy! The emperor thought: "She's the mother of my only son, I have to protect her!" But this protection unexpectedly blossomed into affection. As Jiang Wan rose through the ranks, she wondered, "Do I really have that much charm?"

37. 87 宠 The Troubles of a Favored Concubine: The Marquis Is Not So Cold 宠妾难为：侯爷不太冷 Today's Look今妆Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted Also known as: “The Concubine Keeps Trying to Run Away, but the War God Marquis Has Fallen for Her” By a twist of fate, Wei Yao becomes the concubine of the Great Zhou's war god, Marquis Nanning. Though he is handsome and graceful, a master of both letters and arms, she swears she will never be a concubine! First, she'll play along while secretly plotting, then seize the chance to run. But how does she escape? Where does she go? It takes skill! Never mind anything else, she needs to save at leas 7.9kReads9.2Score927Shelves
38. 88 为 After Clearing the White Moonlight's Name, the Prince Panicked 为白月光翻案后，王爷他慌了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted After Clearing Her White Moonlight’s Name, the Prince Panics 2kReads—Score—Shelves
39. 89 重 After Being Reborn, My Five Brothers Beg Me in Tears to Return Home 重生后，五个哥哥哭着求我回府 Mu Mianmian慕绵绵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Currently being published] [She chases him after the breakup + sweet romance + satisfying read] In her previous life, Jiang You'an was a cannon-fodder side character in a novel where the whole family doted on the heroine. Her entire family favored her younger sister, and she was beaten to death with clubs. After being reborn, she refuses to repeat her past mistakes, only to discover that her family regrets everything and begs for her forgiveness. Everyone wants to make amends? Hah, I’m not int 7.7kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves
40. 90 被 Sold as a Sacrificial Bride, I Toppled My Ancestors' Memorial Tablets 被卖冲喜后，我掀了祖宗牌位 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭25k WordsCompleted Sold as a Bride to Bring Good Fortune, I Toppled the Ancestral Tablets 481Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 沈 Chancellor Shen, Your Wife Took the Kids Out to Find Their Dad Again! 沈相，你媳妇又带崽出去找爹了！ Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Adorable child + foresight + doted on by everyone + silly antics + laugh-out-loud comedy] “Mother, why don’t you recognize me?” Ji Wanwan has only just transmigrated when she suddenly finds herself with a five-year-old son, and he’s her own flesh and blood! Her adorable, daddy-like son is clever and well-behaved, and can even see the future. Every now and then, he blurts out things like: “Mother, that auntie who’s so close to you is a bad person!” “Second Uncle, if you take this road this year, 15kReads9.3Score2kShelves
42. 92 入 After Three Years in Prison, the Marquis Regretted It 入狱三年，侯爷他悔疯了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted After Three Years in Prison, the Marquis Regretted It Too Late 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
43. 93 王 The Princess Consort Is Poor and Miserable, and Loves to Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger 王妃她又穷又苦，还喜欢扮猪吃虎 Knowing My Heart安知我意Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted Wen Yu, the chancellor's son famous throughout the capital, was a good-for-nothing who spent all day shirking his studies and loafing around. The night before, her father had just dragged her out of a brothel. The next day, she passed the imperial examinations and came first. Not a single person in the capital believed she could place first. They all marveled that she had such a good father! Even Wen Yu herself found it hard to believe. She couldn't help asking her father, “Did you bribe the exa 4.7kReads9.2Score482Shelves
44. 94 除 Everyone in My Family Was Reborn Except Me 除了我，全家都重生了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted Everyone in My Family Was Reborn Except Me 289Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 95 通 The Maid Who Spells Ruin 通房祸水 Salt Pork盐巴猪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + Feel-Good Story + Farming] His perspective: Everyone says the Young Lord Jun’s maid is deeply devoted to him and never leaves his side, even following him into exile. Only Jun Cheng knows that in public, she’s always fussing over him, calling him “Young Master” and acting sweet and caring. In private, she steals his food, pinches him, and hits him, while he has to swallow his anger and play along. That’s because he’s been reborn, and he’s genuinely curious abo 5.6kReads9.2Score598Shelves
46. 96 家 My Family Sent Me to Die in My Brother's Place. Now That I've Become a War God, They Beg Me to Acknowledge Them 家族让我替弟从军赴死，我成铁血战神后他们跪求相认 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭11k WordsCompleted My Family Sent Me to Die in My Brother’s Place. Now That I’ve Become a Battle-Hardened God of War, They’re Begging Me to Acknowledge Them 627Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 97 昼 Jade by Day, Heng by Night 昼如玉，夜如珩 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Jade by Day, Heng by Night 9Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 98 表 After the Cousin Cast Him Aside After a Fling, the Mad Young Lord Came Knocking Late at Night 表姑娘始乱终弃后，疯批世子深夜找上门来了 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Song Yining was unexpectedly caught up in a mysterious case. To save her own life, she latched onto Lu Shi’an, Deputy Commander of Hecheng. She went to great lengths to persuade Lu Shi’an to clear her name, and he kept her pampered at his side. “From now on, I belong to you, Lang. I’ll stay with you through life and death.” “You’re so impressive, Lang. I could never look at another man again.” Later, Lu Shi’an was framed and thrown into prison, his fate unknown. Song Yining immediately sold the 665Reads6.4Score102Shelves

    Reader note

    In the first book, the female lead, after being seduced and abandoned by the female lead, goes on a rampage, accusing the male lead of forcibly taking her. In the second book, the female lead is a maid sent to the male lead's mansion for a trial marriage. After a night of passion with him, she can't escape. In the third book, the female lead is an amnesiac orphan, and the male lead is a cold and powerful minister who experiences a "wife-chasing-after-the-crisis" scenario.

49. 99 试 The Trial-Room Maid 试房丫鬟 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The House-Testing Maid —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 100 娇 Pampered! The Dizzy Emperor’s Passionate Desire Has Him Begging for Kisses Every Day 娇宠！昏君炙野情深日日索吻 Huang Tang Mu Qing荒糖木晴Ancient Romance98k WordsOngoing Super sweet, age gap, quirky little princess vs. a cold-blooded emperor. She broke off her engagement, accidentally slept with the emperor, and now he’s come knocking to collect his debt. Chu Jiaonuo hurriedly ran home and shut the door. 6Reads6.3Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    "Nuo'er, today is our wedding night. You are my lawfully wedded wife. How could I possibly let you go?" "I... Ah!" Ye Jingzhan scooped Chu Jiaonuo up in his arms and strode towards the bed. The kisses were urgent and itchy, and after enduring for so long, his hands grew impatient. Chu Jiaonuo's clothes were torn to shreds, and she looked like a pitiful little rabbit, clutching a corner of the blanket.

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