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. 1251 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score152Shelves

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   Completed, entirely handwritten novel. The female lead disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female-centric cooperation. The female lead possesses exceptional martial arts skills and is completely devoid of romantic ambition. ੭ ᐕ)੭*⁾⁾

2. 1252 长 The Princess Dowager Keeps Putting on an Act Again and Again 长公主又双叒叕在演戏 Panda Dumpling熊猫团子Ancient Romance268k WordsOngoing [A Calculated Courtship + Love Gained and Lost + Love Lost and Found Again + Regret Too Late] Li Shuyang was the radiant Princess Yijia, as lovely as peach and plum blossoms. From childhood, she studied the classics and histories diligently, hoping to earn no more than a single line in the annals: “Princess Yijia was clever and wise from a young age, often offering sound advice and assisting the empress on numerous occasions.” But fate had other plans. In the thirteenth year of Yanhe, to secure 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Look at this! It's super beautiful!

3. 1253 疯 Has the Regent Gone Mad? He Stole the Bride for the Heir Apparent? 疯了吧！摄政王抢亲竟为了世子？ Ke Xin柯新Two Male Leads382k WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + bickering rivals + two equally formidable leads + BL + GL + political intrigue + devoted lovers + two couples] On their wedding day, two bridal processions meet at a narrow stretch of Zhuque Avenue. A ten-mile procession of red finery, two bridal sedan chairs coming toward each other. Prince Regent Mo Fengming gives a cold laugh. “Elder sister, this road is narrow. How about a fight? Whoever wins goes first.” The princess royal, Mo Qinghuang, stands in blazing red. “B 150Reads7.0Score102Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese romance, both leads are virgins, a small ensemble cast, worth reading, palace intrigue, very enjoyable.

4. 1254 全 My Whole Family Transmigrated: My System Can Only Buy Things from Home 全家穿越：我的系统只能买家里货 Listening to the Rain on the Bank伏岸听雨Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + Sweet Romance + Multiple Couples + Ensemble Cast + Lighthearted Fun] Both plot and everyday life are going strong. Light, funny, and heartwarming. There are couples! There will be a little rivalry for the heroine, but it ultimately ends in one-on-one romance. Expect an ancient-style domineering CEO, a refined villain, a yandere, unrequited love... but the final partner may not be the heroine. Cui Mingzhi transmigrates with her whole family to the Great Jing Dynasty, r 1.3kReads9.3Score145Shelves

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   This is a super enjoyable ancient Chinese romance novel about farming and life. The female protagonist and her entire family travel back to ancient times. Since it's a farming novel, the overall tone is quite light and easy, making it a very relaxing read.

5. 1255 蓼 Sweet Romance by the Reed Marsh 蓼汀甜缘 Passing Echoes过留声Ancient Romance198k WordsOngoing [Transmigration · Rebirth · Fictional Ancient China · Marriage Before Love · Sweet Romance · Devoted to Each Other] Shen Yi, a modern woman, woke up one day as Shen Zhiyi, who lived under her uncle’s roof in the Great Yan dynasty. The original Shen Zhiyi had been timid by nature, but she had no intention of repeating her predecessor’s mistakes. With her modern cooking skills and business sense, she made desserts, built up her savings, and joined forces with her sisters to establish a school. She —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There's no backyard infighting or difficult mother-in-law dynamics throughout the entire story. The female protagonist focuses on her career, with occasional political intrigues serving as background. It's entertaining and stress-relieving.

6. 1256 谋 Scheming for the Heir 谋嫡 Master Hua花爷Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted From being a pawn sent by her elder half-sister to the Third Prince's residence to climbing over a mountain of blood and claiming the empress's throne, Lin Wanying did just one thing: she kept Zhao Xuan firmly by her side. 3.3kReads9.1Score626Shelves

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   This book is really good [shy face], the female protagonist rises to the position of empress step by step, it's such a satisfying read!

7. 1257 疯 The Mad Chancellor’s Beloved Has Given Up on Him 疯批权臣的白月光不认他咯 Study Hard, Xi好好学晞Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [Obsessive Minister Pursues His Wife + Delicious Food + Sweet Romance] They were childhood sweethearts, but years apart passed before they met again. Xiao Xingyuan had become a bloodthirsty minister feared throughout the capital, pining for his old love day and night. When Wei Yunyao returned, wary of his ruthless reputation, she had no choice but to pretend she'd lost her memory and didn't recognize him. He didn't get angry or pressure her. He looked for chances to get close to her every day, h 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Completed and available for reading; no cheat codes, humorous business-themed content.

8. 1258 弄 After Killing the Crown Prince's Uncle, I Marry Up to My Cousin's Uncle 弄死太子姨夫后，我上嫁表叔 The Southern Wind Is Cold in Xizhou南风西洲冷Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Slow-burn mystery among ordinary people + ensemble cast and political intrigue + dual narratives + ordinary protagonists] The title is misleading, so be warned! Shengjing is a bustling city, never short of storytellers. But now an unusual one has appeared. At first, no one paid him any mind. A storyteller was just a bit of entertainment, after all. Then came the gambling house case. The storyteller sat high in his chair and struck his clapper. His account of every detail was even more thorough 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story begins with the female protagonist's father gambling and abusing her to the death of her mother seven years prior. She meticulously recovers her bookstore through the "gambling den case" and the "registrar case," followed by the "arson case" and the "Chang family's orchid soup case," revealing her family background. It turns out her mother was a member of a foreign tribe who was used by the crown prince to exterminate her clan. The story also includes the "princess's fall case" and the "director's suicide case," highlighting her confrontation with the powerful crown prince. The female protagonist is quite formidable; she killed her own father seven years ago and then exacts revenge step by step, using her storyteller's reputation and public opinion to suppress her.

9. 1259 罪 The Condemned Lady Takes Office: Two Powerhouses and Me Rule the Court 罪女为官：双强与我权倾朝野 Levantine Breeze黎凡特风Ancient Romance278k WordsOngoing Wen Qiong Yu rose from a condemned girl in the entertainment quarters to a position at the emperor’s side, all to find the true culprit who wiped out her entire family. Lan Ye spent half a year pretending to be useless in the cold palace, wanting nothing more than to escape the capital and live a carefree life. One was climbing her way up. The other was trying to get out. They seemed destined for different paths, yet their investigations led to the same enemy. The powerful maternal relatives had —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A down-on-his-luck hostage and a ruthless woman from a royal family, both characters are cunning and ruthless. The story revolves around political intrigue with romance as a secondary element. Both the protagonist and antagonist are intelligent. No melodramatic clichés or predictable plot twists; updates are stable and worth following.

10. 1260 花 The Courtesan Is Reborn! The Bad Girl Takes Control of the Whole Game 花魁重生！坏女人掌控全场 Poker Wanderer扑克散人Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [This book has too few views and too few reviews, which is why its rating is so low! But if you give it a read, you’ll definitely say, “Now this is the good stuff!”] Rebirth + revenge on scumbags + one woman, multiple men + sweet-and-seductive contrast + no brainless decisions + an extremely satisfying ending In her previous life, she sold herself to a brothel for a scumbag, paving his way to success. In return, he strangled her with his own hands and desecrated her corpse with a bloody poem. S 880Reads8.2Score109Shelves

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    I think you should check out this ancient Chinese romance novel. I recently discovered it, and it's absolutely amazing and incredibly good.

11. 1261 捡 I Picked Up a Ghost and Brought It Home; My Aloof, Powerful Minister Spoils Her Rotten 捡只阿飘回家，清冷权臣他宠疯了 Longing for Osmanthus Wine欲饮桂花酿Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted A motion comic is now available: She Brought a Ghost Home, and the Cold, Powerful Official Warmed Up [Streetwise wandering ghost X aloof young general and powerful official] [Ancient-style political intrigue + Light supernatural comedy + Stories of ordinary life in ancient times + Mystery and investigation + Love goes both ways] [There is a male lead, both leads are virgins, happy ending, a slow-burn romance that unfolds gradually. They don't kiss until chapter 100, but it's very sweet, so dive 23.3kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    The female lead is incredibly cute; she's invisible to everyone, even ghosts. The male lead is extremely reliable and composed, but also tragically fated. His father died saving him, his mother committed suicide, his grandmother abandoned him for the sake of her family, and his uncle banished him for a title. One is a vibrant and free-spirited soul, the other a stagnant living being; these two lonely souls meet in Nanshan Town, finding redemption and warmth in each other. The male lead constantly grows, while the female lead shines like a radiant sun. The writing is truly excellent, vividly descriptive, and immersive!

12. 1262 长 Two Thousand Years of Life: I Light Soul Lamps for the Living 长生两千年：我为人间点魂灯 Teapot Loves Gaming茶壶爱游戏Historical268k WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan] + [history] + [slow-burn] + [legends] I am Meng Yuan, the last Langwei of the Qin Dynasty. Buried alive in the First Emperor's mausoleum as a remnant of the old regime, I swallowed the nine elixirs of immortality refined by Xu Fu as I lay on the brink of death. When I opened my eyes again, my comrades had become piles of bones, while my eternal life had only just begun. Through two thousand years of upheaval, I carried a soul lantern and walked in the shadows of history. The vengefu 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese style, no time travel or reincarnation elements, not a mindless light novel, the plot is logically sound, and the author's writing style is excellent. Highly recommended!

13. 1263 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.6kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    A female-centric power struggle novel, everyone is cunning and scheming, a top-tier battle of wits ◔.̮◔✧. Completed, Rebirth and Revenge + Healing and Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Couples Mutual Pampering + Everyone is Cunning + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggle] Highlight: No villains with low intelligence, everyone is cunning and scheming, a peak battle of wits! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, was blinded and used forbidden techniques to save her scumbag husband, exhausting her life force. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, causing her entire Shen family to perish! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing her husband's expectation and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and invincible ruler, was suffering from a rare poison. Shen Nanzhi threw down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of the Regent's hand. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a woman of unparalleled wisdom and skill! She entrusted her life to him back-to-back, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was cleaved through, the world was at peace. The ruthless regent, who struck fear into the hearts of all under heaven, shed his menacing aura and held her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the realm is settled. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you finally give me a title?!" —A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A crazed regent who bows down to her; together, they join forces to slaughter all demons and monsters!

14. 1264 为 To Solve a Major Case, I Have to Get Close to My Nemesis 为查重案，我被迫和死对头贴贴 Cold Night, Long Light寒夜长照Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [The cold, iron-willed female deputy minister × the smooth-talking male vice minister] [An unwilling partnership decreed by imperial edict | Bickering partners solving cases together] Shen Ciwan, deputy minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and Pei Yan, vice minister of the Ministry of Justice, are the capital’s most famous rivals in government. She thinks he’s a slick-tongued, shameless rogue; he thinks she’s cold-hearted and has no human feeling. They routinely submit memorials accusing 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is so interesting!!! You won't regret buying it.

15. 1265 裙 Even the Men at My Feet Are Hard to Handle 裙下之臣也难为 Kiss You Gently轻轻地亲亲你Ancient Romance319k WordsOngoing [Cool, brilliant, ambitious female lead × Multiple male leads: Childhood friend, a cunning and devoted crown prince + A younger court official she saves + A rival general who loves and hates her] Gentleness is her weapon, chasing fame and fortune is her instinct, and the imperial court is her chessboard. She is the first female official in the Jing Dynasty, a cool, distant moonlight who saves the prime minister’s son from dire straits and willingly lets herself be used. She is the only person th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this historical romance novel with its political intrigue! The female lead is cunning and strategic, and the interactions and power struggles with the three male leads are very enjoyable. Each male lead has a different flavor, but all are morally sound, without any abuse of the female lead or mindless female rivalry. It's very satisfying to read. We strong women should have both career and love in our lives!

16. 1266 穿 I Became the Villainous Big Shot’s Foolish Wife 穿成了反派大佬的极品傻妻 Little Basin小水盆Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Qiao Wan goes from being a popular food blogger who lives well to a complete airhead in ancient times. On the very day she arrives, she’s sent to the bridal chamber of the disabled Lu Chengan. Qiao Wan: “You’re broke, and I’m an airhead. Since we’re married, let’s make a go of living together.” Lu Chengan, who only wants revenge: “Don’t fall in love with me. It won’t end well.” Qiao Wan makes pottery, writes short stories, builds a vocational school, and opens factories. After finally getting hi 54Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    As long as it's by the same author and looks good, that's all that matters.

17. 1267 黄 Huangliang City 黄粱城 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted [Publication rights sold] A first-rate Buddha, a second-rate immortal, a third-rate emperor, a fourth-rate official, a fifth-rate scholar, a sixth-rate warrior, a seventh-rate craftsman, an eighth-rate merchant, and a ninth-rate farmer... But becoming a Buddha is hard, becoming an immortal is harder, and in times of chaos even an emperor’s life is cheap. With storms raging in every direction and war tearing the land apart, better to throw yourself into the jianghu and live free in a chaotic age. 838Reads8.6Score116Shelves
18. 1268 无 A Tune Without Feeling 无情调 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance81k WordsCompleted [Print edition available for purchase on the homepage] Love springs from nowhere, then sinks deep into the heart. The living may die, and the dead may live again. Those who cannot share death with the living, or return to life after death, have never known the deepest love. ----Inscription from The Peony Pavilion Love stories from all eras and across the world end with the prince and princess living happily ever after. No one has ever written about what happens when the prince and princess face 1.2kReads9.3Score170Shelves
19. 1269 督 The Eunuch’s Little Lucky Wife 督公家的小福妻 Doubao豆包Ancient Romance846k WordsCompleted In her previous life, her own family betrayed her, and before she could even come of age, she died a wretched death in a dry well. In this life, she unexpectedly latched onto a powerful patron! Everyone says the Eastern Depot’s chief eunuch is cruel and merciless, violent by nature. But even he has moments when he doesn’t know what to do. His little girl raises her tearful face and holds up her hand. “I’m hurt. It stings.” Wang Huai strokes her head. “Don’t cry, don’t cry. It breaks my heart to 527Reads8.6Score103Shelves
20. 1270 拆 Breaking the Phoenix Pair 拆鸾凰 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [A stunning, cool-hearted woman with a black-sesame-tangyuan heart × a powerful, aloof-on-the-outside, flirtatious-on-the-inside nobleman starved for love] After her fiancé was injured, his personality changed completely. He not only abandoned his former gentleness, but also began looking at her with contempt and scheming eyes. Song Mingshu watched coldly as he tried to frame and slander her, tripping her up at every turn, all while desperately wanting to have a child with her. He dreamed of cal 4.9kReads8.2Score890Shelves
21. 1271 缠 Entwined Pearl 缠明珠 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [A seemingly sweet-faced, emotionally detached woman vs. a gloomy, love-starved, clingy human flytrap] Shen Yuanzhu, who loves money more than life itself, gives the only bit of sincerity she has to Xie Xuchuan, only for him to turn around and have a child with someone else. He says, “Yuanzhu, you can raise the child. He can have the family fortune. I’ll make it up to you in other ways.” Shen Yuanzhu thinks he’s lost his mind. Their marriage contract, bound by mutual interests, can’t be dissolve 41.9kReads8.5Score5.2kShelves

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