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. 1101 读 The Mind-Reading Legitimate Daughter Slaughters Her Way Through 读心嫡女杀疯了 Love Reading酷爱读书Ancient Romance119k WordsCompleted As the legitimate daughter of a general's household, I was tormented and made life difficult for every day by my stepmother. She cut back on my clothing and food allowance, coveted the generous dowry my birth mother had left me, and even planned to marry me off hastily for profit. Then one day, I awakened to the ability to read minds, and everyone's mask of hypocrisy fell away before me. I heard every poisonous scheme hidden in their hearts and every treacherous plot hatched behind my back. Th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you're staying up all night, check out this mind-reading, domestic drama novel! The legitimate daughter, Shen Zhaoning, appears soft and cute on the surface, but is actually a sharp-tongued, overworked stepmother who skimmed her dowry and a scheming half-sister. She uses her mind-reading ability to expose and slap them one by one, making for a super satisfying revenge story that will get you hooked on the more you read!

2. 1102 偷 After Hearing Their Thoughts, I Turned My Entire Doomed Family into Big Shots 偷听心声后，一家炮灰都成了大佬 First Come, First Served on Heartthrob Island心动小岛先到先得Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted [The whole family can hear her thoughts + beloved by the whole family + fictional setting + princess mother + no-brainer fun + villains get punished early on + romance later] The ghost Yuan Zhizhi watched with her own eyes as her whole family died. The cause was the mistress her scumbag father kept. Given another chance at life, she resolved to save her princess mother from disaster. [Mother, that scumbag is keeping a mistress and drugging you! The mistress and the chosen heroine will use you to 7.3kReads8.7Score816Shelves
3. 1103 汴 A Poor Exam Candidate in Bianjing Has His Thoughts Overheard by the Grand Tutor 汴京寒门举子心里话被太傅偷听了 Love Reading酷爱读书Ancient Romance95k WordsCompleted The provincial examination results were posted, and Shen Yan had failed. When the wealthy Zhao Mingyuan mocked him beneath the results board, saying, “A penniless nobody like you thinks you deserve to take the imperial exams?” Shen lowered his head. “You’re right, sir. I deserve the reprimand.” But in his heart, he cursed: [Your father paid three thousand taels for your exam answers. You really think nobody knows?] He had no idea that Zhou Yanzhi, the Grand Tutor to the emperor, was passing by. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 1104 云 The Journey of Yun Xiu 云秀行 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Fantastical Romance50k WordsCompleted A demon falls from the sky + obsessive and calculating + takes her by force + passionate nights + clouds of colorful blossoms + tales of the Demon Kingdom The Journey of Yun Xiu He is an extraordinarily bewitching darkness, while she is a wisp of water mist, half-transparent and hazy. By a careless touch, she leaves her mark on him, revealing the man’s true nature, as stark as a white plum in winter: A tempting bloom. From then on, she sees the demon’s true form in all its splendor. Hua Xingyun —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Recommended novels similar to *The Tale of Saiunkoku*, *Yun Xiu Xing*, and *Yun Yan Modern*.

5. 1105 开 Sold from the Start, I Forge My Path to Victory in the Prince's Manor 开局被卖，我在王府开启逆袭之路 Cang Jiao苍蛟Ancient Romance2.6M WordsOngoing [Scheming Young Lord vs. Purehearted Girl + Innate Herculean Strength + Lighthearted + No Angst] A Nu was born into a family so poor they could barely afford to eat. When her younger siblings both fell ill at the same time and the family had no money at all, she had no choice but to sell herself as a servant to the Guangling Prince’s household. She’d heard that the masters of wealthy families were hard to please, and that if one of them took a fancy to her and made her a concubine, the principal 73.1kReads8.8Score3.6kShelves

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   Anu (originally named Da Ni) voluntarily sold herself into the Guangling Prince's mansion for her family's sake. She deliberately shaved her head to avoid being chosen as a concubine, but was still selected as a maid in the prince's courtyard because of her unusual ugliness. Initially, Da Ni interacted most with Li, the steward of the courtyard. Their ill-fated relationship was vividly displayed, with Li's misfortunes increasing dramatically, leading to constant hilarious situations. Da Ni was also a mediocre fortune teller, surprisingly accurate, which helped the prince solve a major problem. Later, the prince discovered Da Ni's talent for martial arts and specially trained her daily (rewarding her with twenty copper coins each day as motivation). At this point, it was clear the prince had developed feelings for Da Ni. However, Da Ni's honest and straightforward nature in dealing with people was a headache. As the story unfolds...

6. 1106 盛 Cherished by the Powerful: The Lord Chancellor’s Darling 盛宠：权臣大人的掌心娇 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + pampered romance + political intrigue + household drama + 1v1 + devoted couple) Reborn on the day of her wedding, Chu Jiaojiao decides not to run away! Remembering the miserable fate she suffered after fleeing her wedding in her previous life, Chu Jiaojiao vows to cling tightly to the powerful minister’s leg! On their wedding night “Husband~” A sweet, bone-melting voice comes from beneath the veil. Gu Chen raises an eyebrow, stroking his thumb ring with his right hand before giving a 1.6kReads9.1Score200Shelves
7. 1107 翎 Where the Feathers Return: Transmigrated, Yet Still a Wage Slave 翎羽归处：穿越还是打工人 Four Joyful Little Dumplings四喜团团团Ancient Romance346k WordsOngoing Fresh out of college, Shu Ling [no System, no pocket dimension] has only a “brain” and a heart full of “enthusiasm.” [Transmigration + ensemble cast + career + unconventional plot + romance] She transmigrates into the “Miss Shu Ling,” who shares her name and appearance and lives in a general's household! Before she can catch her breath, she's summoned to the palace to “work.” From the start, the princess appoints her CEO, and she gets two handsome “nepotism hires.” One is as gentle as water, wil 2Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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   Before time travel, I was preparing to start my job; after time travel, I was already on duty! 🧋🧋

8. 1108 爱 Love Is No Myth 爱情没有神话 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted Contemporary Romance, Powerful Families, Domineering CEO, Reunited After Years Apart, Obsessive and Cunning, Urban Romance The novel Layer Upon Layer of Forest, All Dyed in Ink is also known as Love Is No Myth. At 28, Qiao Zilin is a single woman making her way through the surging currents of city life. Perceptive and self-possessed, she is used to keeping her feelings hidden behind a composed exterior. Childhood sweethearts for more than twenty years, she and Ji Zai'an went from youthful ties 169Reads—Score120Shelves
9. 1109 响 Echoes Across the Empty Mountain 响空山 Lu Shuiling鹿水灵Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted [One-on-One, Lighthearted Comedy, Happy Ending, A Scheming but Cowardly Beauty vs. a King Kept as a Canary, Both Chaste, Joyful Reunion and Happy Ending] Liu Shaosheng, the second young lady of the Minister of Rites' household, is unpopular and considers herself wicked and spiteful. But she's too timid and cowardly to act on her bad ideas, so not one of them has ever come to pass. For all her unlikeable failures, she once managed to do something remarkable. She hid Qi Shuo, a wanted criminal of 2.7kReads8.8Score249Shelves

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   This book!! It's different from the popular character designs these days! The male and female leads are very different, especially the female lead! She's a very insecure and anxious girl! Her gradual growth as she reads made me cry… However, the story is set in a feudal era, so some of the settings are rather feudal.

10. 1110 重 Reborn Before Calling Off the Engagement, I Threw My Arms Around My Darling Regent 重生退婚前，一把抱住亲亲摄政王 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Lu Xiaoxi is the only daughter of the wealthiest family in the capital. She grew up treasured and doted on. In her previous life, she turned down an imperial marriage decree for the man she loved, Qi Ziping. She spent millions of silver taels from her family to marry him, only to learn that he loved someone else and saw her as nothing more than a purse. Later, war broke out everywhere. Qi Ziping fled with his beloved concubine. Lu Xiaoxi begged him to save her parents, but he abandoned her witho 2.9kReads9.1Score319Shelves
11. 1111 我 My Husband Is a Little Fool 我的相公是个小傻子 An Ancient, Broken Dream亘古残梦Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Read at your own risk! Read at your own risk! Read at your own risk! No golden finger, no transmigration or rebirth. The male and female leads are both locals. They marry first and fall in love later. The male lead is genuinely intellectually disabled, not pretending. The leads are devoted to each other.] [A heroine who longs for a simple life × a reclusive, intellectually disabled hero who absolutely hates studying] Su Wan'er had a nightmare. In it, soldiers led a massacre in Xiehua Village. S 1.5kReads8.4Score169Shelves
12. 1112 将 Crossing the Spring 将春渡 Loves Taro Pie de爱吃香芋派deAncient Romance195k WordsOngoing Mei Hao, a concubine-born daughter of the Pingyuan Marquis’s household, is reborn as Pei Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of a minister’s family. She vows to uncover the truth about the fire that claimed her life. Was it an accidental blaze, or a carefully planned murder? Why does she keep getting into danger even after becoming Pei Nanzhi? Why does the half of a twin-fish jade pendant from Dongzhao fill her with such unease? As the layers of the mystery are peeled away, she finally discovers tha 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first few books were all excellent, with superb character designs and plots. The last one is a novel I wrote myself; you can check it out based on your own preferences.

13. 1113 换 After the Marriage Swap, the Young General Can't Resist Flirting 换亲后，少年将军不禁撩 I'm Not the Fairest of Them All 2021非我倾城2021Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [The animated comic is now available. If you're interested, go check it out!] [Married first, fall in love later ✘ aloof, youthful male lead ✘ gentle, clear-eyed female lead ✘ mutually exclusive partners (explained later)] Wen Ning was reborn. In her previous life, she dutifully cared for her parents-in-law and treated her husband with consideration. After finally enduring long enough to see Song Yan pass the highest imperial examination, everyone said she was lucky. But Song Yan never loved her 3.3kReads8.9Score385Shelves
14. 1114 启 Your Highness! The Princess Consort's Coffin Lid Won't Stay Shut 启禀王爷！王妃的棺材板压不住了 Just a Little Star是一只星星吖Ancient Romance152k WordsOngoing From the day Lu Qiqi went from a max-level powerhouse to a pitiful weakling, she decided to hide her strength and quietly make a fortune. But after she casually “saved” Xiao Ji, the capital’s famously sickly prince, the whole story took a bizarre turn... A pitiful weakling? No, a max-level powerhouse has come to the ancient world to stir things up! She’s both a master physician and a master thief. She meant to find a down-and-out prince to be her business partner, but somehow ended up with a mov —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A max-level powerhouse transmigrates into the body of a pitiful little thing, picks up a sickly prince, and wreaks havoc on ancient times. In public, he's a sickly man with a greedy wife; in private, he's an emperor and a queen. The entire capital is fooled.

15. 1115 穿 Transmigrate: A Concubine's Journey to Adulthood 穿越之庶女成长计划 Just Juju是橘橘吖Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted Her birth mother was a favored concubine, yet she was raised by the principal wife. Qing Wanyue thought she was in for a terrible start, but unexpectedly, she thrived in this unfamiliar dynasty. Starting March 30, two chapters will be updated every morning at 8 a.m., for a daily total of 6,000 words. 7kReads8.2Score553Shelves

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    This book is quite good. There's no fierce competition among women, and it's written very realistically. It doesn't discourage the female lead from taking concubines just because her brother is good to her. Even though he's a native of ancient times, he's been exposed to his father's concubine-taking from a young age. It truly captures the patriarchal society and the helplessness of the female lead's sister-in-law. The epilogue was very touching. Improving the status of women is not something that can be achieved overnight. The female lead spent 40 years, her daughter spent another 40 years to gain greater power and enter the palace, and then her daughter's daughter's daughter—it truly requires the efforts of generations.

16. 1116 重 Reborn, I Won't Spend Money on That Tragic, Gorgeous Boy Anymore 重生回来，我不再给美强惨少年花钱 Xiao Xiang Ke小向壳Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted Reborn, I Stopped Spending Money on the Beautiful, Strong, and Wretched Boy 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🔥Reborn and immediately annuls the engagement!! The female lead, Shen Qingyue, no longer has a love-struck mind and says to the future powerful minister Qin Ye, "It hurts to spend money on men." The story is packed with satisfying moments, making it a truly enjoyable read.

17. 1117 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Became the Bloodthirsty Mad Emperor's Beloved 退亲后，我成了嗜血疯帝的白月光 Bright and Awkward灼灼囧华Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + remorseful pursuit of the wife + devoted couple + court intrigue + historical romance] In her previous life, Xiao Yan was demoted from crown prince to commoner. Lin Zhaoyue helped him return to the Eastern Palace and ascend the throne. He once promised she would be empress and that they would spend their lives together. But later, she could only watch helplessly as he married another woman. He not only let that woman torment Lin Zhaoyue's maid and cause her eight-month-old baby to die 5.7kReads7.6Score427Shelves

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    In her past life, Lin Zhaoyue devoted everything to helping Xiao Yan ascend the throne, only to be executed along with her entire family, suffer a stillbirth, and be confined to the cold palace filled with resentment. Reborn, she personally pushed him down from his pedestal, only to be grabbed by the wrist by him—**"Zhaoyue, are you over it?"** It turns out, the tyrant who ruined her life has also been reborn! **💔** A character explosion, the pinnacle of tragic romance! **- **Female Lead**: A clear-headed, vengeful black lotus, from a devoted crown princess to a cold-blooded schemer, "Loving you is from my past life, killing you is for this one." **- **Male Lead**: A paranoid tyrant in a hellish pursuit of his wife, "I'd rather you hate me to the bone than imprison you for eternity." Both are virgins and both are reborn; he remembers all the debts he owes, and all the desires he has.

18. 1118 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book: Win Over the Second Male Lead and Secure the Empress’s Throne 穿书之攻略男二，稳坐皇后之位 Hedgehogs Don't Have Spikes, Huh刺猬没有刺诶Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, proud princess sent to marry for peace vs. the unruly, calculating future emperor] A satisfying read with two powerful leads!!! Set in an imagined version of history. Don’t take it too seriously. Ye Anhe, a popular comic artist, was caught up in an accident while gossiping on her way home from work. She accidentally triggered the System and transmigrated into a tragic historical romance novel, where she became Xia Roujia, the ruthless and violent eldest princess. “Are you kidding me? 1.1kReads9.0Score107Shelves

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    This story features a stunningly beautiful princess sent to a political marriage. Powerful and ruthless, she's quick to draw her sword, even burning the imperial edict and brutally beating a naive and innocent girl at a palace banquet. The male lead is a cunning, arrogant, and highly skilled future emperor. Together, these two powerful figures navigate intrigue, court politics, conspiracies, and romance. (O^^o)♪ Both are virgins, destined for a lifetime of monogamy.

19. 1119 良 The Beloved Concubine Is Alluring and Charming, Rising to the Top 良娣又娇又媚，一路盛宠上位 Zhongli Wangshu钟离望舒Ancient Romance708k WordsCompleted Chu Yao was born with an irresistible, seductive charm. Every frown and smile was captivating, yet her aunt, the Empress, treated her as a pawn and sent her to the Eastern Palace. The Crown Princess, Qin Wan, was the Crown Prince’s cousin. She had already borne him a son and a daughter, securing her position. Crown Prince Gu Jingchen hated the Empress’s influence. On their wedding night, he left Chu Yao alone and placed her in the most remote quarters, the Liuyun Pavilion. Everyone waited to lau 8.8kReads7.8Score781Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese palace intrigue, very sweet and charming, you won't regret investing in it.

20. 1120 重 After I Was Reborn and Fell Out of Love, the Heir Apparent Started to Panic 重生不爱后，世子开始慌了 Midsummer Flourish孟夏扶疏Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [Not a Tragedy + Lots of Twists + Yandere + Coming-of-Age Romance + Past and Present Lives] Lin Shu and Su Muzhe grew up together. Su Muzhe treated Lin Shu like a younger sister and was always kind to her, never realizing that she had long since fallen in love with him. She knew he was a favored child of heaven, with a noble background. She also knew that she was ordinary in family and appearance, just one face in the crowd, so she never dared to hope for anything. On his wedding day, she hid 1.6kReads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Lin Shu once believed that being able to stay by Su Muzhe's side would be the greatest happiness of her life. Even if it was just as his sister, even if she could only watch him from afar. On his wedding day, she hid in a corner, watching him in his red robes, full of vigor, standing side by side with his bride. Although her heart was filled with bitterness, she still sincerely wished them a long and happy life together. But fate played a cruel trick. On their wedding night, she was tricked into sleeping with him and caught in the act. Su Muzhe's gaze towards her was no longer gentle, only filled with endless disgust: "I never thought you would be so despicable!" The gossip in the capital overwhelmed her like a tidal wave. Amidst the scorn of the crowd, she "got her wish" and married into the prince's mansion, only to become a concubine who suffered endless scorn and bullying. Ten years of torment left her physically and mentally exhausted, and she fell ill from the accumulated resentment. On her deathbed, her breath was weak, yet her heart was filled with resolute determination: "If there is an afterlife, Lin Shu will sever all ties with you and never love you again." When she opened her eyes again, Lin Shu had returned to before Su Muzhe's wedding. This time, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar young man before her, she secretly vowed to completely let go of the past and stay away from the person who had once caused her so much heartache. Meanwhile, Su Muzhe, unwittingly, began to notice Lin Shu's changes…

21. 1121 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 8.8kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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    This novel features a female protagonist who transmigrates to another world. The story begins with a cataclysmic event, but she remains fearless in the face of power, maintains a clear head throughout, and isn't driven by romance. Both the male and female leads are intelligent and virgins. The writing and plot are excellent; highly recommended.

22. 1122 魂 My Soul in the Cold Palace Prince: My Brotherly Bond with the Crown Prince 魂穿冷宫皇子，我与太子兄弟情深 Zhongli Wangshu钟离望舒Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted Protagonist: Li Jing (the male lead's family-bond arc, coming-of-age arc, and a System that gives him a major advantage) A baby boy (there is no female lead; if there absolutely has to be one, then it's the male lead's mother). When the male lead grows up, he will marry and have children. His wife barely appears and is basically just a plot device, mentioned in passing. The moment I opened my eyes, I had become the “abandoned son of the Cold Palace.” My mother was an unfavored fifth-rank concubi 3.4kReads7.7Score335Shelves
23. 1123 外 The Beloved Concubine 外室娇宠 Tan Yi檀意Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love + sweet romance + devoted affection + household and palace intrigue + the hero talks himself into falling in love] Everyone knew Cheng Yinyu was a peony fallen into a den of filth, dazzlingly beautiful and graceful, with nobles and aristocrats all vying for her attention. Who would have thought that on the day she came of age, Prince Qin, Gu Xingzhou, would beat everyone to her and make her his kept woman? To stay alive, she tread carefully, putting on a sho 3.6kReads8.9Score323Shelves

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    This ancient-style romance novel depicts a love journey that is both tortuous and heartwarming, with the protagonists being Cheng Yinyu, a courtesan, and Gu Xingzhou, a man of noble birth. The story begins on the night of Cheng Yinyu's coming-of-age ceremony, when she unexpectedly encounters Gu Xingzhou, who is under the influence of drugs and has lost his senses. This unexpected encounter leads Gu Xingzhou to decide to rescue Cheng Yinyu from the brothel and place her in his villa, making her his mistress. Cheng Yinyu, with her unparalleled beauty and gentle nature, gradually captures Gu Xingzhou's heart, but also arouses intense jealousy among his other wives and concubines. After surviving two assassination attempts, Cheng Yinyu finally receives the search and protection of her illustrious family. Gu Xingzhou, having failed to properly protect Cheng Yinyu, is treated coldly by her family, prompting him to embark on a challenging journey to win her back. In his pursuit of Cheng Yinyu, Gu Xingzhou reveals his arrogant, narcissistic, and shameless side; his sweet words and roguish behavior add much humor to the journey. Cheng Yinyu's personality is gentle yet stubborn; her liveliness and wit contrast sharply with Gu Xingzhou's, making their interactions full of fun and sweetness. As the story progresses, Cheng Yinyu and Gu Xingzhou's relationship deepens, and they ultimately ascend the throne together, becoming the rulers of the country. The novel avoids complex intrigues and naive supporting characters, making the story refreshing and original. Especially in the latter half, Gu Xingzhou actively pursues Cheng Yinyu, and their daily interactions are both sweet and humorous, showcasing a realistic and profound love story. This novel, with its vivid characters and lighthearted narrative style, is highly enjoyable.

24. 1124 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 27.7kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves

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    🏉Su Yuan, a voluptuous beauty who was reborn into the Great Sheng Dynasty, faced difficulties finding a husband due to her size, but was unexpectedly betrothed to the Prince of Qin as a concubine. She only wanted a peaceful life, but the handsome prince didn't seem to mind, leaving her constantly rubbing her back and cursing inwardly: "That dog-like man!"

25. 1125 她 She Wields a Gentle Blade to Slay the Hearts of Emperors 她用温柔刀，斩尽帝王心 Zhongli Wangshu钟离望舒Ancient Romance724k WordsCompleted Chen Yueyi, daughter of a powerful minister, is so beautiful she could topple kingdoms. Yet she enters the most exalted cage in the realm with an air of gentle vulnerability and pure, tender virtue. Once inside the palace, she flawlessly becomes what the emperor longs for most: a pure, flawless flower who depends on him completely and adores him. Before long, she becomes the irreplaceable moonlight in his heart. Emperor Shen Yanzhi believes every word. He draws her into his arms, convinced he ha 2.1kReads8.2Score207Shelves
26. 1126 穿 I Became a Fussy Old Lady: While Everyone Else Fled the Famine, I Reclaimed the Land 穿成作精老太，别人逃荒我开荒 Fragrant Tangerine橘香袭人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (No space, no System, no romance. A short drama with the same name has already been released. A warm, rustic story. Everyone says they wouldn’t survive three episodes after transmigrating into a chaotic era. Read this book, and you’ll survive ten more!) She transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous aunt who abused the protagonist in a male-oriented novel, and was destined to be killed off. Jiang Zhi didn’t cling to the protagonist. She left him behind and relied on her extensive knowled 86kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves

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    ① "Mountains Have Herbs" is definitely one of the top-tier farming novels. There's no space, no system, no cheat codes, no male lead with special abilities; it's all about living earnestly and diligently based on one's own knowledge. While most farming novels end with the protagonist entering the elite circle, this book focuses on the protagonist staying in the village and living a peaceful life. It describes various herbs with illustrations, showcasing the author's vast knowledge. I love this kind of book; the content is down-to-earth, not exaggerated, and the writing is humorous! ② Great read!! The male and female leads are both from ancient times, the writing is superb, the characters are well-developed and vivid, the male lead is attentive, considerate, and respectful of the female lead. After confirming his feelings, he gradually wins her over, and I deeply felt the charm of the male lead's character. It's filled with evocative poems and prose, as well as information about ancient customs and activities. The descriptive sentences are breathtaking, with countless underlines... The writing is gentle, understated, yet incredibly vivid. The members of the extended family are exceptionally kind and loving towards each other, while maintaining their own thoughts and principles. Many of the women in the story are capable of self-preservation, not indulging in romantic relationships, and prioritizing their own well-being; their minds are remarkably clear... The atmosphere between the young couples varies from person to person.

27. 1127 笑 A Joke? The Top Scholar or the Great General? What’s There to Decide? 笑话？状元郎和大将军，这还用选 Big Wine Cup酒杯大Ancient Romance245k WordsCompleted Li Huaying is the most beloved princess of the Emperor of Dashuo, the most cherished younger sister of the crown prince, and the most dazzling, delicate flower of wealth and privilege. Yet at a spring banquet, she falls at first sight for Lin Huaiyuan, the gentle new top scholar. She does not mind that he comes from a poor family in Jiangdu, willingly waits through his three-year mourning period, and supports him as he rises through the ranks in Dashuo's court, where military affairs are valued 562Reads8.9Score102Shelves

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    The first book features a princess who is reborn and redeems herself, taking revenge on everyone who wronged her in her previous life. The male lead has loved her for many years and went to war because of her. The second book features an emperor with a strong imperial mind (and a suspicious nature), and the empress never forgives him. The third book also features a divorce for the female lead, and the male lead, who was once a hostage, feigns illness to secretly build his power. After becoming emperor, he marries several women who couldn't find husbands so the female lead can legitimately become empress. The supporting characters in this book are also well-developed and relatable; you'll mourn their deaths (even the wicked ones).

28. 1128 娘 The Empress Is Frail and Sickly, and the Emperor Spoils Her Without Restraint 娘娘体弱多病，皇上宠溺无度 Yuan Yuan原瑗Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted [The Rise of the Empress] [A Consort Who Has Her Sights Set on Power and Court Intrigue X An Emperor Who Accidentally Falls into Love] [Palace Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Non-Exclusive Romance at First + Devotion Later On + Exclusive Romance in the Alternate Ending] The sickly legitimate daughter of the Duke of Rong's household entered the palace, and many people in the capital were waiting to see Ji Qing'ai make a fool of herself. The emperor had been on the throne for four years without giving 3.1kReads8.7Score274Shelves

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    If she were destined to gamble once in her life, she would bet everything on Li Tongxian. To hold his hand and grow old together.

29. 1129 再 Goodbye, Tyrant 再见，暴君 Gold Bracelet黄金手镯Ancient Romance488k WordsOngoing [Male lead: sick, obsessive, and unhinged + forced love + both leads devoted only to each other + overwhelming need for control] [Female lead: starts as a stand-in, becomes the real deal + clearheaded + successfully escapes + turns the tables] “Someone, wash this filthy thing clean. Pay special attention to her face.” “What? If you don't love me anymore, then you don't love me anymore? What a heartless, unfeeling woman!” “Never see each other again?” “Don't even think about it!”... 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all new historical romance novels 🍒 The first one features a male lead who is yandere and insane, with an extremely strong desire for control. He has a crush on the female lead, who then runs away… 🌴 The second one is quite exciting, but the female lead is a bit young, haha ​​🔥 The third one features a male lead who is sharp-tongued and ruthless. The female lead is extremely afraid of him, but he always unexpectedly protects her.

30. 1130 失 After Losing My Job, I Became a Paparazzo in the Imperial Harem 失业后我在后宫当狗仔 Wild Rose of Murakami村上野玫瑰Ancient Romance102k WordsOngoing [Ancient-to-modern transmigration + comedy + sweet romance + getting rich] After losing her job, Lin Caiwei found an ugly man inexplicably lying in her bed. He said he was an emperor, and Lin Caiwei was dubbed his “bewitching consort.” She covered up his birthmark, and he became handsome. Then the entire harem went mad The consorts felt sorry for Lin Caiwei, stuck with an ugly emperor, so they lined up to send her men. The emperor was chased all over the palace, then hid there to avoid paying re —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An unemployed makeup artist accidentally travels back to ancient times, only to bump into an emperor whose social anxiety is ingrained in his DNA. This emperor is also a puppet king with disfigured looks, and his greatest fear isn't the Empress Dowager, but his harem of three thousand beauties. The female lead, with a flash of inspiration, signs a "work contract," using her makeup skills to miraculously transform his appearance, while also becoming a paparazzi in the harem, making a fortune by selling information. This move is truly impressive!

31. 1131 读 After Reading Minds, the Little Princess Reclaims Her Fortune and Becomes Everyone's Favorite 读心后，小公主重夺气运被团宠了 A You You阿呦呦Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted (Transmigrates into a story + the whole family can hear her thoughts + family darling + heaven-blessed lucky star + sweet romance + crazed, possessive male lead) Drama queen Jiang Yunqing transmigrates into a story, becoming a pitiful scapegoat whose fortune was stolen at birth and who died a miserable death, only to become a ghost that takes disasters meant for the female lead. Jiang Yunqing looks at the empress. “Mother, if you don't fight back soon, your family is going to be framed and execu 131Reads7.2Score—Shelves
32. 1132 开 From the Start, I Faked My Death and Pawned Off the World in a Time of Chaos 开局诈尸，我于乱世赊江山 Sleeping by the Water枕水眠眠Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted On a rainy night at a mass grave, cross-border agent Shen Xi borrows a corpse to return to life as Chen Qi, a compulsive gambler murdered by his own brother and wicked wife. The moment she opens her eyes, a wandering soul in the lamplight comes to claim her life. She signs a debt contract on a black stele: earn enough faith power within three days, or her soul will be scattered! Disguised as a man and hiding her identity by cutting her vocal cords, she subdues the God of Slaughter, Ye Sha, at th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A great read, easy to read and enjoy! 🔅🤣

33. 1133 岁 Years Pass, Stars and Frosts Gather 岁月稔星霜 Deep Dimples梨涡深深Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Age gap, fictional setting, forbidden romance, long-laid plans, powerful minister x heroine who grows into her own] Content warning: The male lead is not chaste and is not a good person. Shi Hua lost both her parents when she was young. With no one to rely on, she could only turn to her elder sister, finding shelter under her brother-in-law Shen Xun's protection. Back then, Shen Xun was both a teacher and a friend to her. But Shen Xun's old flame ate away at him like poison, eventually breaking 5.7kReads8.9Score668Shelves
34. 1134 重 Reborn, I Married the Regent, and My Jerk Ex Regretted It! 重生后二嫁摄政王，渣夫悔哭了！ Jun Yanling君言玲Ancient Romance626k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Rebirth + scumbag husband chases his wife after losing her + revenge + second male lead rises to the top + heroine grows over time] Lin Yuetang had been reborn! She returned to six months before she was nearly kidnapped and her brother was killed. In her previous life, her brother died horribly on the battlefield and was branded a traitor. Her entire family was implicated and thrown into prison, while her princess best friend, who had stood up for her, was sent away in a political mar 9Reads6.7Score—Shelves
35. 1135 咏 The Edict of Yongxu 咏絮令 Fresh Master鲜大人Ancient Romance240k WordsOngoing During the Yonghe era of the Eastern Jin dynasty, Xie Daoyun, a legitimate daughter of the Chen Commandery Xie clan, was born on a snowy night. Born into a distinguished family, she nevertheless set out to break free of the constraint that “a woman's lack of talent is a virtue.” Her line, “It is like willow catkins dancing on the wind,” made her famous south of the Yangtze, and her talent for poetry became a legend through the ages. Yet beneath her renown lay the heavy shackles of the great aris 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Not as light as willow catkins rising in the wind"—light as willow catkins, yet shining brightest in chaotic times. 😋😊🤔🤗👍❤️🤣

36. 1136 强 Forced Marriage: The Mad Ninth Imperial Uncle Has an Obsession With Imprisoning Me 强娶：疯批九皇叔囚宠上瘾 Tang Jueyu唐九珏Ancient Romance309k WordsOngoing [A shameless male lead + genuine coercive pursuit + melodrama + a touch of political intrigue + chasing his wife to the crematorium] Content warning: This is not a power fantasy with a strong female lead. If that’s what you’re looking for, please move along. Thanks! Synopsis: On a snowy, windy night, Jiang Yunshi is chasing a cat darting through the streets when she witnesses a bloody massacre. To save her own life, she tearfully calls him Ninth Imperial Uncle! Lu Zhi’s sword tip sinks into the 14Reads6.8Score—Shelves
37. 1137 重 Reborn Before My Family's Tragic Demise: In the Capital, I Take Down the Worst of Them 重生全家惨死前，进京后杀疯极品 I Love Cheese我爱芝士Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She is the current empress's most beloved cousin, and the wife of the serving Minister of Revenue, a high-ranking court official. One told her he would never harm her, while the other promised never to take a concubine! But it turns out she was nothing more than a pawn in their hands! When she pushes open that door herself, the naked truth is gradually laid bare before her. Her younger brother's fall, her mother's grief-stricken death, her elder brother's fall from his horse... Every single trag 4.4kReads9.0Score547Shelves
38. 1138 皇 The Empress Is a Max-Level Palace Intriguer, Crushing Everyone 皇后满级宫斗，嘎嘎乱杀 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + infidelity + fictional setting + a resourceful, money-loving, beauty-loving, life-loving empress ✖️ emperor] In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. She schemed her way to the top of the political ladder, only to be condemned by everyone and branded a wicked woman who brought ruin to the nation. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar state of Chu, as an unloved empress who’s also being made a scapegoat. As if she’d put up with that! S 14.2kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid who climbed to the top of power, only to be condemned and called a femme fatale who brought ruin to the country. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in the unfamiliar Chu Kingdom, as an unfavored empress, and a scapegoat. How could she tolerate this! She rectified the chaotic harem, slapping those who were rude and forcing those vying for favor to memorize the palace rules. Even those so-called "white moonlight" and "green tea bitches" were all sidelined. Don't try to play the game in front of her; she had mastered it all, and no one could outdo her! As for the high and mighty emperor, so what? She could easily crush him with her masterful palace intrigue. Hua Shu's methods were endless; she subdued him daily, watching him gradually succumb. Even the unruly wolf eventually submits. With harmony between the emperor and empress, peace reigned throughout the land. Inside and outside the palace, the matriarchs of various households began to gravitate towards the empress, hoping to learn her secrets to a loving relationship. Hua Shu: "Nothing special, just a knack for winning people's hearts." The emperor, eavesdropping, dared not speak his anger, filled with grievance, "It's not like before when you said you loved me!?" In short, a former femme fatale accidentally became a wise empress. [Admiration][Cool][Laughing and crying]

39. 1139 攻 My Target Climbs Out the Window and Runs, While the Second Male Lead Breaks My Waist 攻略爬窗跑，反派男二折我腰 Yu Xiaozhou禹小粥Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted [The plot is purely here to serve the romance, so don't overthink the logic. Check the reviews and author notes for warnings, sweeties.] [Mindless demon hunting + transmigrate into a book + mostly from the heroine's perspective + goofy, useless girl + obsessive, love-starved, romance-addicted boy + dual personality + accessory System] Tong Huanyou transmigrated into a book, right in the middle of the transmigration craze, and it was an abandoned novel at that. She wasn't a cool, aloof heroine or 3.7kReads9.1Score460Shelves

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    It's similar to Lin Miaomiao and Mu Sheng, but it's really quite good. If you like this kind of story, you should give it a try. There aren't many chapters, so be sure to read it to the end! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

40. 1140 重 Reborn as the Villainess to Protect My Family: I’ll Save Grandma and My Sister 重生恶女守家：祖母阿姐我都要 Qu Wei去微Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiang Zhiyue was deceived by her stepmother into doing many terrible things, earning her a notorious reputation. Her elder siblings died because of her, and she was accused of plotting to kill her grandmother. Her eyes were blinded, her voice stolen, and the tendons in all four limbs severed. In the end, she was thrown into a river, still full of resentment. Her stepmother then used the corpses of her blood relatives to claim her mother's title as Duchess of the State. When 14.1kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    This ancient Chinese romance novel features a clean-living couple with a six-year age gap: the sixth daughter of a duke's family versus a young general. The story is not angsty and progresses very smoothly to the end. Personally, I feel it's a novel you can read without thinking too much.

41. 1141 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Get By in the Imperial Harem 穿到古代混后宫 The Pen Name That Doesn’t Need Zhouzhou不用周周的笔名Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Modern-day Huang Ye transmigrates into the ancient Great Xia Dynasty as the pampered darling of the Minister's household, where a daughter is born only once every ten generations. To repay her loving family, she starts learning martial arts at a nunnery while still a little girl. She wants to master everything: inner strength, hand-to-hand combat, swordsmanship, medicine, and poisons. Only by learning real skills can she better protect her family. At last, she grows up, only to be told she must 1.9kReads7.6Score179Shelves

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    This is a historical romance novel featuring palace intrigue and food. It tells the story of food-loving courtiers who outwit and outmaneuver the emperor for a bite to eat, as well as the foodies in the capital and the power struggles within the harem, satisfying your reading desires.

42. 1142 勾 Flirting with the Grand Tutor: Strangers in Public, Like Spouses in Private 勾太傅，人前不熟人后如做了夫妻 I Am No Good Person吾非良人Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Main story complete (award-winning entry in the Fifth Online Literature Contest) While the top-ranking scholar husband slept soundly, Song Lian clung to the immaculate and upright Grand Tutor of the court, sobbing, "Please, save me..." What had she done wrong? She just didn't want to die. The family rules were merciless, the Grand Princess would suffer no rivals, and her husband wanted to become the princess's consort. Song Lian had only one way out: hang herself. So she summoned her courage and 140.3kReads9.2Score20.3kShelves

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    The gods of ancient Chinese literature have arrived.

43. 1143 坏 The Bad Girl Is Soft and Sensual, and She’s an Expert at Taming Stubborn Men 坏女人身娇体酥，专治嘴硬 A Little Sweetness in Her Dimples梨涡有点甜甜Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted 5.7kReads8.9Score421Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥This book is absolutely amazing! The male and female leads have very distinct personalities, and most importantly, the second male lead is simply my ideal man. Please remember, I'm talking about Wei Wenshu! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 This book is my eternal favorite, and the theme is also incredibly fresh.

44. 1144 话 Being a Prince Is No Easy Thing 话说王爷不好当啊 Potato Vermicelli Who Loves Potatoes爱吃土豆的土豆粉Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted A woman transmigrates as a man, slice-of-life series Orphan Li Fei accidentally transmigrates. No big deal, transmigration is all the rage these days~ But she’s become a baby boy. No big deal… well, maybe that is a bit of a problem. She’ll have to get used to it… She has several older brothers. Great! So many strong shoulders to lean on. Which one should she cling to?~ Her goal is to become an easygoing prince, tending flowers, walking the dog, strolling through the market, and enjoying a drink 9.7kReads9.1Score648Shelves
45. 1145 我 My Prince Is Way, Way, Way Too Clingy 我家太子爷太太太黏了 Shui Shui Muzi水水木子Ancient Romance915k WordsCompleted She married a jealous, flirtatious, clingy puppy of a husband who loves to act cute. Get ready for doting, indulgence, and extra-sweet romance! His puppy-like antics will melt your heart every day. Her husband will spoil her rotten! [Sweet romance + swoony indulgence + puppy-like but wolfish + clingy affection + mutual doting] Bully him, poison him, harm him? Every debt will be repaid in blood! A clingy puppy who's sweet on the outside and dark within, spoiled rotten by his wife and an expert at 1.3kReads8.9Score108Shelves

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    🌿The female lead is a delicate and beautiful girl, and the male lead falls in love with her at first sight. She's the fourth princess of this dynasty, a woman of great temperament and expertise in everything. And then there's the aloof and elegant crown prince. He adores her.

46. 1146 她 She’s Soft-Waisted and Playful, and the Chaste Imperial Uncle Bewitches Her Every Day 她腰软灵趣，禁欲皇叔日日勾心魂 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Word has it that Prince Rong has specifically asked to marry the Taifu’s infatuated legitimate daughter. The whole city says it’s downright shocking! Just a few months ago, hadn’t Prince Rong threatened to kill that lovesick fool? At the Taifu’s residence, a certain lovestruck young woman looks at a room full of betrothal gifts and pulls a long face. “Someone, please! Can you send all this back?” The noble young ladies of the capital burst out swearing. “Have some shame, will you?” 19.2kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves

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    It's so good! [Kissing emojis] Sweet and fluffy with no angst, mutual support, the male lead is strong and outstanding, and the female lead definitely won't hold him back. [Heart emojis]

47. 1147 快 Quick Transmigration: The Scheming Beauty's Green Tea Guide 快穿：心机美人绿茶指南 Good Luck, Salty Fish Turns Around好运咸鱼翻身Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing The rating has fallen below 9.0 because I can't schedule updates!!! [A scheming, romance-strategy story, not a strong female lead. The heroine is usually a manipulative sweet-talker or fake white lotus, and isn't a good person. There is no fixed male lead, and sometimes the story has no moral compass. Please don't read if that bothers you!] It's called quick transmigration, but each story is fairly long. Please don't read if that bothers you. The heroine isn't strong. She usually plays weak or 42.6kReads8.7Score2.2kShelves
48. 1148 温 The Gentle, Love-Crazed Crown Prince Is Sick, and I Have the Cure 温柔病娇太子有病，我有药 Jiang Yuyi江予一Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Sweet Historical Romance] [Hopelessly Love-Struck, Devoted Male Lead] [First Love, Faithful to Each Other] [Lighthearted Sweet Romance] [Happy Ending] Xie Changchen, Crown Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, is peerlessly handsome. He made a name for himself across the land at fifteen during the Battle of Qiancheng. Yet his frail health leaves him coughing up blood at the slightest provocation, and the Imperial Preceptor once declared he wouldn't live past twenty-five. The emperor and empress, do 13.7kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    [Ancient Chinese romance + ultimate love-obsessed male lead + two virgins in first love + a joyful and sweet story + happy ending]

49. 1149 梦 Dreamed I Was Poisoned to Death? The Wicked Consort Goes on a Rampage 梦到自己被毒死？恶毒贵妃杀疯了 Pour Me a Glass of Green Plum Wine来一杯青梅酒Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Not a pure romance + an all-villain cast + a heroine who kills + an indulgent hero + exclusive devotion from the start] [An aloof, ruthless, pleasure-seeking autocratic emperor vs. an arrogant, domineering, viciously cunning consort] Emperor Long'an had ruled for seven years. What people talked about most was his unusual hobby: keeping all kinds of fierce beasts and wild birds. Little did they know that the creatures who caught Emperor Long'an's interest were all in the harem's fighting ring. E 20.1kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves

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    🌶The emperor's favored, fierce concubine, suddenly realizes she's a short-lived cannon fodder character in a storybook? Upon learning the ending, Jiang Shiyi overturns the chessboard—the harem is full of wolves and tigers? And the newcomer, Consort Lu? This time, they'll all die before her!

50. 1150 未 The Future Tyrant's Beloved 未来暴君的掌中娇 It's Me, A Jia是阿佳呀Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted (Scheming Crown Prince Xiao Jingyu) × (Cool, Beautiful Shen Jiaojiao) Love at first sight, a step-by-step plan, and a sweet romance He was the only child of the Great Jing Dynasty and its sole crown prince. But he was also a bona fide oddball. He neither cried nor fussed when he was born, and even as he grew up, he rarely spoke. The few words he did say were almost all spoken to Shen Jiaojiao. Shen Jiaojiao was a soul from another world, transported into a book called The Fall of the Great Jing 94Reads5.2Score—Shelves

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