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. 301 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 12.4kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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   The most handsome, intelligent, and emotionally intelligent young emperor, shrewd and capable in both literature and martial arts, and a group of ministers devoted to the people—a good emperor and good ministers. It's a very enjoyable read; the romance between the male and female leads is clear and straightforward. The male lead's doting affection, the female lead's beauty, strength, and both martial prowess and wisdom are all well-developed, and the young ministers also embody youthful energy. A worthwhile read. The female lead kicks down the door without hesitation, and the emperor replies that it's because of his authority. Both the male and female leads are excellent, and their love is genuine. In short, if you're looking for something to read, this is a good choice; you won't find it unreadable.

2. 302 死 Five Years After My Death, I Became the Tyrant's White Moonlight 死后第五年，我成了暴君白月光 Tang Ling sally棠泠sallyAncient Romance382k WordsCompleted [Resurrected first love VS ruthless emperor left a widower to raise a child alone | Devoted romance + Possessive love + Chasing his wife to the crematorium] Lan Shu was an orphan, living under someone else's roof. Just because Prince Yong looked at her twice, her uncle sent her to his bed, and she became a bird in his cage. After five years together, she heard him say, “She's only a kept woman. She's not worth the trouble.” Lan Shu's heart turned completely cold. When Prince Yong ascended the th 16.1kReads8.5Score1kShelves

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   Of these books, the first one features a heroine of humble origins. The male lead deeply loves her and hides her during the struggle for the throne, but she is discovered by the enemy and tragically dies, leaving behind only a daughter. The male lead tries everything to bring her back to life, but the reborn heroine no longer loves him and is currently pursuing her. The second book is very good. The heroine is not naive and innocent; she is very clear-headed. To save herself, she submits to the male lead. When he makes her his concubine, she runs away. The male lead hides her true identity, causing her to misunderstand him. He is also close to pursuing her and has loved her throughout. The third book is a complete tragedy. A loyal general and a seemingly gentle emperor both love the heroine. The emperor is the gentle type and loves her deeply, but her involvement in politics leads to his suspicion. To seek revenge, the heroine impersonates the daughter of her enemy and enters the palace. The ending is a tragic one. Book 4 is very engaging; those interested should check it out. The female protagonist is a transmigrated soul, a very intelligent woman. Initially, she likes Zhang Yi, and after his death, she avenges him. Later, she is moved by Bai Qi and falls in love with him. The story unfolds gradually and is very enjoyable. Books 5 and 6 both feature a chase where she is constantly on the run, unable to escape. They are both well-written, and the endings are also very satisfying.

3. 303 嫁 I Married a Lazy Mountain Man, So How Did He Become the Crown Prince? 嫁个山里懒汉子，他咋就成了太子 Mu Yihua Ting木易华庭Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + playing the fool to catch the tiger] [Modern special agent + down-and-out crown prince] [Sweet, sassy, or angsty] [Medicine + career + face-slapping + punishing scumbags] The heroine, Yu Shanshan, wakes up after arriving in ancient times to find herself sold to a young man three years her junior. He's seventeen, she's twenty. What kind of sparks will fly between them? Just when Yu Shanshan thinks she'll live a quiet, ordinary life, a stranger suddenly tu 11.8kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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   "A woman three years older than her husband is a golden brick"—a newly completed book, highly recommended! What's it like to have a relationship with a younger man in ancient times? It's sweet, doting, and hilarious, with a captivating plot that will keep you hooked. Do modern sofas, furniture, and guns count?

4. 304 改 After I Remarried, My Ex-Husband Wrote a Poem That Has Been Passed Down to This Day 改嫁后，前夫题了首词流传至今 Cold Moon Seals the Letter寒月封书Ancient Romance91k WordsOngoing On the day Tang Wan married Lu You, the lanterns still glowed throughout Shanyin, and everyone said they were made for each other. He engraved "Huixian" on the end of her hairpin. She arranged his books, ground his ink, and washed her hands to prepare meals for him. But Lu's mother couldn't wait any longer for her eldest daughter-in-law to give the family a child. The night he handed her the divorce papers, he wrote in his study until dawn, while she stood outside his door until the fifth watch. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book, about the youth of Lu You, a poet of the Song Dynasty, also had its sweet and bitter moments.

5. 305 进 I Came to the Capital to Find My Family, and My Brother’s Archrival Spoiled Me Rotten 进京寻亲，被哥哥死对头宠翻天 A Magnolia Blossom一朵辛夷花Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Pure historical setting + one-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s only partners + lighthearted and sweet + direct communication, no misunderstandings + no transmigration or rebirth] [Airheaded, gentle heroine versus arrogant, ruthless minister] Jiang Yihuan’s older brother was an official in the capital, while she dug wild greens in the countryside and often went hungry. One day, her brother’s sworn enemy, Wei Zhao, captured her. “Your brother has been exiled. From now on, you’re coming 12.4kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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   Look here! The female lead is actually a wolf in sheep's clothing, with a big plot twist. She's brave, resourceful, and there are no misunderstandings. The male lead is sharp-tongued and doesn't care about anyone except the female lead. This story is funny, humorous, and very enjoyable.

6. 306 长EN After the Grand Princess Is Reborn, the Chief Grand Secretary Can No Longer Sit Still 长公主重生后，首辅大人坐不住了 Dong Chichi董迟迟Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Political Intrigue + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Plenty of Foreshadowing + Serious Ensemble Cast] [Charming, Alluring, Sweet-Natured Yet Cunning Eldest Princess + Autocratic, Possessive Chief Grand Secretary] [Important: This is NOT a wish-fulfillment novel!!!] As a princess, Zhao Huiluan lived in luxury and honor, yet died in the prime of her life. Reborn, she finally realized that all the countless honors and favors she had once been proud of were nothing but illusions. Power is saf 5.4kReads9.2Score744Shelves

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   Back then, the Grand Secretary was merely a lecturer at the Wenhua Hall. Faced with the young girl's heartfelt affection, he said: "Your Highness is willing to impart all your knowledge to me, hoping you will experience the full spectrum of worldly pleasures." Later, as the girl grew up, he said again: "Your Highness, I wish to marry you; I am already twenty-three." The Princess (laughs): "Rest assured, my lord, I do not find you old." (This is a story about witnessing the tragic death of one's lover in a past life, and in this life, only wishing for the warmth and tenderness of a beautiful woman in one's arms.)

7. 307 揣 After Fleeing While Pregnant, the Mad Minister Sees Red 揣崽跑路后，疯批权臣怒红眼 Yu Shiyuan虞时鸢Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [The male lead has been plotting this for a long time + possessive coercion + a long road to winning her back + both leads are sexually inexperienced + cold, mad male lead + female lead plays the pig to eat the tiger] They say Lu He Ning, the legitimate daughter of the Lu family in Jiangnan, is like an orchid fragrant in solitude and fine jade without gaudiness, the undisputed most beautiful woman in Dongli. When she was sixteen, the Eastern Palace selected its consorts. Having heard of Lu He Ni 7.6kReads7.8Score706Shelves
8. 308 甄 Empresses in the Palace: The Beloved Jewel of Chengqian Palace 甄嬛传之承乾宫娇宠 Jina, Who Loves Crucian Carp and Swimming in the Yellow River爱吃鲫鱼游黄河的姬那Female-Channel Fanfiction966k WordsOngoing Across three thousand Qing palace worlds, she is always the girl named Wanxi. Her identity may change, but her fate does not: she is destined to be favored, destined to be the most beloved woman in the six palaces. From the prince's residence to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, she fights her way forward and wins hearts along the way. The harem is a battlefield, and she is always the winner with the trump card in her hand, cherished above all. World [1]: Empresses in the Palace (Yongzheng) √ Worl 742Reads8.0Score—Shelves
9. 309 女 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance344k WordsOngoing Fake death + slow burn + a love that grows over time + sincere romance + happy ending [Old, poor, disabled God of War x Young, beautiful killer | Mutual salvation] This story is a very slow burn. Please don't complain if that's not your thing. Just move on. A bloodthirsty noblewoman who has personally killed dozens, and the General of Zhenshuo, who has been falsely accused and imprisoned, struggling to survive, meet in Yuzhang. This is a story of two people finding their way to each other, and o 141Reads—Score—Shelves

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10. 310 冬 Bound by Love at the Winter Solstice 冬至缚情 Snow Sheng Winter Solstice雪笙冬至Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted The eldest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Dingbei marries into Prince Chen’s household by imperial decree. On their wedding night, her husband abandons her for the woman he loves. A scheming white lotus puts on an act at every turn and provokes her. In the capital, everyone plots and schemes, and intrigue is everywhere, whether hidden or open. But what does any of it have to do with her? She doesn’t love Prince Chen, nor does she love this prosperous, sordid capital. All she wants is to r 51.4kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    Both are very short, and both are rebirth stories where the protagonist punishes the villains. The female leads are both extremely intelligent, while the male leads are more love-struck.

11. 311 嫁 After Marrying the Sickly, Powerful Minister, the Sweetheart Cries Every Day 嫁给病娇权臣后，娇娇每天哭唧唧 Eight-Treasure Cake八宝糕Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted [Black-hearted Miao beauty vs. ruthless, lovesick power minister] On her first night after transmigrating into a book, Wen Ranyan was sent to the great villain’s couch. Rumor had it that Feng Qiw Wu, the great villain, was ruthless and bloodthirsty. Anyone who crossed him either died or wished they had. He was a certifiable lunatic. But Wen Ranyan wasn’t afraid. Instead, she set her sights on the villain’s good looks. In public, she was the villain’s only wife: gentle, graceful, and delicate. In 3.1kReads9.2Score391Shelves

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    You can try these three books~ The first one is "The Black-Hearted Beauty of Miao Region", with a talented actress as the female lead [laughing][laughing], the second one is a rebirth novel where a beautiful gentleman and a regent join forces, and the third one is a novel where the male and female leads are both pampered, and most importantly, they both have mouths!

12. 312 萌 A Cute Fox Descends to the Mortal Realm: The God of War Spoils Her 萌狐下凡：战神王爷宠爆了 Fish Heading South鱼南下Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted A proud and beautiful little fox immortal possesses a bookish young lady of the Marquis’s household with a single move. Her half-sister steals her man, the Crown Prince breaks off their engagement, and the Empress forces her to marry an ugly, disfigured prince who has a “fear of women.” A fear of women... It’s hilarious, and it wins the fox’s heart. She’ll keep her head down in the prince’s manor, quietly build up her strength, complete her mission, and go home... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books feature male leads who are very doting and charming, spoiling the female leads. The female leads are also cute and interesting, not just love-struck, and have their own ideas. Both books are very sweet and enjoyable.

13. 313 长 There Was Once a Young Man in Chang'an ("A Thousand Miles of High Towers, Untouched by Wind or Snow") 长安曾有少年郎（“高台千里，勿沾风雪”） A Sen阿森Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Revenge and court intrigue + childhood sweethearts + tragic palace romance + maximum angst] [Loyal young general VS coldhearted heiress bent on revenge VS gentle, devoted emperor. A tangled love between three people, with heartbreak that cuts to the bone] Qing Ru'an's life was buried beneath the fire that raged through the snowstorm that year. Her entire family was slaughtered, both her parents were gone, and the Qing family, the richest in Zizhou, was reduced to ruins overnight. The once-proud 3.3kReads9.4Score784Shelves
14. 314 重 Reborn, I Became the Tyrant’s Most Cherished Love 重生后，我成了乱世枭雄的心尖宠 Wu Xuyuan午序圆Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing (A Hero in Turbulent Times + Marriage First, Love Later + A Slightly Swapped Bride + A Slow-Building Romance) Fu Yang was promised a fine marriage that kept her safe and secure for more than a decade. But a year before the wedding, her hypocritical stepmother drugged her and ruined her. The engagement fell through, and she was sent away like a piece of property. With no way to save herself, she set herself ablaze and burned to ashes. Perhaps Heaven took pity on her. It had all felt like a long 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are historical romance novels featuring rebirth. The first one has a noblewoman from a prestigious family and a down-on-his-luck, rough-around-the-edges royal, a setup that's currently balanced. The male lead is completely powerless against the female lead and is constantly being teased by her. Most importantly, he's a clean-cut, somewhat rough-around-the-edges guy. The second one, in my opinion, is a strong female lead novel. There's no female rivalry, only choices based on differing perspectives. Although the female lead is reborn, she's initially blinded by hatred and her thinking is somewhat immature. However, her understanding matures during the revenge process, and she eventually awakens to the realization, "If men can fight for it, why can't she?" Over several hundred chapters, the female lead shows great tolerance towards other women. Overall, it's worth reading.

15. 315 这 This Palace Maid Doesn't Want to Be Famous 这个宫女不想红 Boiling a Frog in Hot Water热水泡青蛙Ancient Romance153k WordsOngoing A modern fitness trainer transmigrates into the body of a palace laundry maid about to leave the palace. With her knack for postpartum recovery, she fights her way to the top, rising from an ant trampled underfoot to a woman feared even by the empress and desired even by the emperor. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is not a formulaic piece of writing!!!

16. 316 替 Married Off in Her Childhood Friend’s Place, She Won’t Let the Fake Crippled Prince Go 替嫁青梅，假残王爷不撒手 Fish Heading South鱼南下Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [Substitute bride] + [Childhood sweethearts] + [Both are each other's first] + [Female physician] + [Happy ending] Chi Lenuan had loved Pei Zhicheng since childhood. When her older sister fled from her wedding, she staked everything on taking her place and marrying into the prince's household. All she got in return was Pei Zhicheng's cold treatment, and the Chi family's accusation of treason and exile. Chi Lenuan wanted an explanation. She cried, made a scene, and begged. After that, he didn't s 24Reads8.0Score—Shelves
17. 317 阮 Ruan Clan's Return from the Dead 阮氏归煞 Ding Ding Dang Dang叮叮铛铛呀Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (reborn + marquis's residence + revenge + light political intrigue + empress + clear-headed heroine focused on her ambitions + loyal, devoted hero) This story has a slower pace. Ruan Mingzhen entered the marquis's household with a dowry worth a million, only to die forgotten in a lonely corner. She exhausted herself to save her crumbling family, then followed her mother-in-law and husband's wishes by adopting the child of her late brother-in-law. But she overheard her husband tell his younger s 14.4kReads8.2Score1.5kShelves
18. 318 前 She Died a Horrible Death in Her Last Life, Now the Reborn Princess Consort Is on a Killing Spree 前世惨死，重生后王妃她杀疯了 I Want Rice要吃米饭Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted [Reborn + feel-good revenge + punishing scoundrels + household battles + palace intrigue + regret too late] In her previous life, Lu Huaixi was virtuous and proper from beginning to end. From princess consort to crown princess and finally empress, she never forgot her duties and never dared take a single misstep. She devoted herself to serving her husband, Xiao Chengyu, showed compassion to the concubines in the imperial harem, and treated her stepsons and stepdaughters as her own. But her kindn 32Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 319 穿 Transmigrated to the Warring States: Did I Become a Maid to the Qin Chancellor? 穿到战国：我成了秦相婢女？ Zhang Hua璋华Ancient Romance412k WordsCompleted [Curious about the Seven Warring States and the history of Qin’s unification? Come take a look!] Overnight, Yun Ling transmigrated and became a maid in the residence of Qin’s prime minister. At their first meeting, she lowered her gaze and kept her head bowed, yet somehow caught the attention of the powerful prime minister who held the fate of the realm in his hands. He took her hand and taught her how to maneuver among the states on the chessboard: “The art of political maneuvering lies in unde 34Reads6.3Score—Shelves
20. 320 死 After Faking My Death, the Male Lead I Raised Turned Dark 死遁后，亲手养大的男主黑化了 Wilderness Siren荒野塞壬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Sweet romance + devoted couple + healing + light political scheming + a touch of possessive romance + serious tone + two heroines) After a car accident, Wen Zhiyu transmigrates into a book. To get home, she accepts a mission: raise Xiao Ji, a future powerful minister who is currently a little beggar fighting wild dogs for scraps. Wen Zhiyu raises Xiao Ji with great care until he grows into a refined and elegant young man. Once he places first in the imperial exam and reunites with his birth fam 11.2kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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    ① The male lead grew up surrounded by love, but after the female lead leaves, he turns to the dark side, becoming crazy and dangerous – incredibly captivating. ② The female lead is pregnant out of wedlock, but her family is very open-minded and even helps her find the father of her child. However, he can't acknowledge the father yet, leading to a series of hilarious entanglements and tests. ③ A lighthearted and comedic story. The female lead is meticulous and intelligent, while the male lead is a total straight man. He also has a subordinate, and the two of them are constantly exchanging witty banter…

21. 321 清 After the Cool Beauty Ran Away, the Mad Crown Prince Saw Red 清冷美人逃跑后，疯批太子急红眼 Shui Yangyang水央央Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted A cool, gentle beauty X a possessive, deranged crown prince In her previous life, Nan Zhi was hit by a car while running away, then transmigrated to ancient times. She thought she’d live a peaceful life, but who could have known… The crown prince brought a beauty back with him. Everyone in the Eastern Palace said she’d climbed her way into his favor, but no one knew she didn’t want to climb that high. All she wanted was to escape. After her first escape attempt failed, the crown prince grabbed h 5.6kReads8.9Score360Shelves
22. 322 离 Unbelievable! My Pampered Foolish Husband Is Actually a Ruthless Grand Secretary 离谱！娇养的傻夫君竟是疯批首辅 Deng Xiaoman登小满Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted [Female lead transmigrates into a book + male lead is reborn + devoted couple + farming + household and palace intrigue + sweet romance] Jiang Fenghe, an easygoing office worker from the 21st century, transmigrates into an unfinished novel. The moment she opens her eyes, her “father,” Jiang the Fourth, has sold her to Cui the Hunter in the neighboring village. She becomes the country wife of the Cui family's simple-minded son. But a month later, she and Cui Afu are hunted down. When she wakes ag 571Reads8.8Score104Shelves
23. 323 互 After Swapping Souls, the Mad Prince Becomes Obsessed with Household Schemes 互换灵魂后，疯批王爷沉迷宅斗 I Don't Fart我不放屁Ancient Romance95k WordsOngoing [Sweet Romance + Hilarious Historical Romance + Devoted Couple + Soul Swap + Scheming Prince + One-on-One] After an accident, I somehow swapped souls with the regent! Me at court: I act cold and pretend I know what I'm doing, but I can't make heads or tails of the memorials. I spend every day slacking off during court sessions. The prince handling household intrigue: I don't care what you're babbling about. I'll just beat you all into submission! And so, Bai Miaoyi went to court in place of Fu Y 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This hilarious ancient romance novel features a soul-swapping trope, and it gets better and better as you read on!

24. 324 入 After Entering the Palace, I Can’t Shake the Obsessive Tyrant 入宫后，偏执暴君实在太黏人 Crab Roe Bun with Secret Sauce蜜汁蟹黄包Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted [Innocent, healing girl VS obsessive, violent emperor] Shen Yuzhu was the apple of Minister Shen’s eye. From childhood, she had been different from other people. The physician said her mind had not yet matured, but the noblewomen of the capital secretly laughed at her for being stupid. Then one day, on the Empress Dowager’s birthday, officials of the fourth rank and above were allowed to bring their families to the palace to celebrate. Before they went in, Minister Shen warned Shen Yuzhu to watc 5.7kReads8.3Score568Shelves

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    This is incredibly good, five stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 It's a pure ancient romance novel, featuring an innocent and healing young girl versus a domineering and tyrannical emperor. In endless darkness, a ray of warm light suddenly enters, and she wants to seize it at all costs, possess it, and let it shine freely in her embrace. It's a super sweet and delightful story! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Masterpiece by QueShi][Masterpiece by QueShi], both characters are virgins, the story is exclusively devoted to one another, and it's a 1v1 romance.

25. 325 身 Our Bodies Swapped and I Bore His Child: The General Had Been Plotting This for Ages 身体互换替我生崽，将军蓄谋已久 Deng Xiaoman登小满Ancient Romance167k WordsCompleted [Female-oriented + Transmigration + Body Swap + Mutual Devotion + Sweet Romance + Redemption Across a Millennium] Ye Yan was a police detective in the 21st century. While investigating the suspicious remains of a man found in a thousand-year-old tomb, she transmigrated straight into a men's bathhouse in the Great Sheng Dynasty! Even more absurdly, she had ended up in the body of An Yousi, a notorious romantic head of the An family from the history books. Ye Yan was at her wit's end. She had neve 27Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 326 缘 The Beginning of Fate: Forced to Play the White Moonlight 缘起：被迫充当白月光 Platinum Meat Bun白金肉包Ancient Romance273k WordsOngoing [Household Intrigue] [Comeback] [Secret Love Revealed] [The Push and Pull of Pursuit] [Ultimate Twist of Fate] I always thought I was Lin Qiqi, a soul from another world who had transmigrated and taken the place of Lin Rongxi, the legitimate daughter of a general's household who had suffered endless bullying. She had lived with her maternal grandparents since childhood, where her cousin had bullied her mercilessly and ruined her reputation. After I awoke, I tore into the fake innocent and fough 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended. It's a pseudo-time-travel story with captivating leads. The female lead is consciously falling into depravity, while the male lead is calculating and strategic. The more the story unfolds, the more emotionally complex and exciting it becomes.

27. 327 演 I Played the Emperor My Whole Life, and After Being Reborn, He Still Wants the Crown Prince 演了皇上一辈子，重生他还要太子 One Little Sweet Fish一口小甜鱼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Original title: Only After His Death Did He Learn That the Empress Did Not Want to Be Buried With Him [The heroine transmigrates, the hero is reborn] As he lay dying, Emperor Tianhe looked back on his eventful life. He had risen from humble beginnings to become the founding emperor, and the world praised his achievements. In his fading consciousness, he saw his virtuous empress, his beautiful consorts, and his weeping children. He felt that his life had been complete. But after he died, his soul 31.7kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves

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    Reborn male vs. Transmigrated female – this is a good book. The male protagonist, nicknamed "Burial Brother," conquered the world in his previous life, achieving great feats. After his death, he discovered that his virtuous empress was unwilling to be buried with him after his death, even though the female protagonist said, "I respect her." However, after being reborn, he finds himself completely dependent on the female protagonist and obsessively asks her if she would be willing to be buried with him after his death. He also discovers many admirable qualities in her.

28. 328 权 The Power of the Imperial Favorite 权宠天下 June六月Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted Live-action short-form drama: The Power and Privilege 4: Ruling the World is now streaming on Hongguo. A brilliant medical PhD transmigrates into the body of the Chu Prince’s discarded consort. As soon as she arrives, she encounters a critically injured patient. Guided by her medical ethics, she treats him, only to nearly be thrown into prison on false charges. When the Retired Emperor falls gravely ill, she finds a way to treat him, but that hateful Poison King misunderstands and berates her. I 10.3kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
29. 329 和 After Their Divorce, Her Stand-In Ex-Husband Cried Himself to Death at the Crematorium 和离后，替身前夫哭死在火葬场 Beauty Zhang Sanfeng美女张三疯Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [A double-substitute story where “you think I'm your substitute, but you're actually the real substitute.” The ex-husband chases his wife, but this time he truly gets his comeuppance. Both leads are first-timers. An obsessive, possessive heroine x a flirtatious, self-destructive hero. Older woman/younger man romance.] Ye Qingying fell in love with Shen Xu at first sight and did everything for him. She even emptied the Ye family coffers to shower the Shen family with gifts. Everyone in the capita 584Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    These are some historical romance novels that I personally find enjoyable. The last two are still ongoing. The first one is a sibling romance, a substitute story, with the second male lead, Shen Zizhu, using the female lead as a substitute, unaware that Ye Qingying also uses him as a substitute. Chapter 39 reveals the real male lead, Fu Changxu, who is only one year older than Shen Zizhu. It's not angsty. The second one is about a palace maid and the emperor, with past and present lives. The third one is about a wife-chasing saga.

30. 330 嫁 After Marrying the Regent, My Ex Is Desperate to Win Me Back 嫁给摄政王后，前任追妻火葬场了 Hai Ying海盈Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted [Devoted hero + redemption + bright, warm-hearted heiress and powerful regent; the hero is deeply devoted and possessive] Luo Yu, the young lady of the Luo family, and Su Yunxing, the young master of the Su family, were betrothed as children. Su Yunxing was sent south on official business and promised to return once he had finished so they could marry. When he came back, he had a pitiful little opera performer by his side. The performer had a tragic past and always timidly called Luo Yu “Older S 432Reads6.9Score—Shelves
31. 331 拒 I Refused to Be a Marquis's Concubine and Married a Prince Instead. The Heir Apparent Regrets It 拒做侯府妾，转身嫁皇子世子悔晕 Xiaoxiang Lady Traveler潇湘女客Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of the chancellor, famed throughout the capital and betrothed to her childhood sweetheart, the heir to a marquis’s household. She believes they will be together for life, just the two of them. He is the fourth prince, brilliant and gifted, but so reserved by nature that he keeps his love buried deep in his heart, silently protecting her for years. Then the political winds shift. He is framed and demoted, and her family is dragged down with him, falling into ruin. A 626Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "I, Wang Ruolan, would rather marry a rustic villager than be a concubine." She slapped her fiancé, broke off the engagement, left the capital, and went with her father to Yongzhou.

32. 332 貌 The Beautiful Consort Is Willful, Yet the Emperor Favors Only Her 貌美娘娘娇纵，但帝王偏偏独宠 Ning Xixi柠曦夕Ancient Romance82k WordsOngoing [Clear-headed, pampered beauty × Possessive, scheming emperor] After transmigrating into a book, Song Zhaoyan just wants to take it easy, coast through life, save up to bring home a husband, and live in peace. But an unexpected accident leaves her entangled for one night with He Jingzhou, the book's cold, abstinent crown prince who keeps his distance from women. From then on, the possessive crown prince abducts her to the Eastern Palace, keeps her locked by his side, and showers her with every i 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books are all well-written; the authors are very skilled, and the plots are very engaging.

33. 333 重 Reborn as the Cinnabar Mark in the Crown Prince's Heart 重生后成了太子心尖的朱砂痣 Little Zhou Works Hard at Writing努力码字的小周Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance with a touch of angst + both reborn + possessive, humble hero + gentle heroine + winning her husband back + devoted to each other] In the Great Xian era, Emperor Li ascended the throne. The court was unstable, and the prime minister held power and controlled the government. He sought to win over the principled former dynasty's Grand Tutor, but the unyielding tutor was framed and imprisoned. Chu Zhiwan traveled alone to the capital to seek refuge with her elder sister, h 82Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: [Ancient Romance, Sweet Romance with Slight Anguish + Double Rebirth + Obsessive and Humble Male Lead + Delicate and Soft Female Lead + Pursuing Her Husband + Both are Pure] During the Da Xian era, the Emperor ascended the throne. The court was unstable, with the Prime Minister wielding power and controlling the court. He attempted to win over the upright and principled Grand Tutor of the previous dynasty, but the resolute Grand Tutor was imprisoned. Chu Zhiwan went to the capital alone to seek refuge with her elder sister, hoping to investigate the truth and clear her maternal grandfather's name. However, before she could find her fiancé and her sister, she found herself trapped in a brothel… Her maid was tortured to death, and she was drugged. As a hairpin pierced her neck, a pair of burning eyes looked at her. For some reason, she felt she recognized him. At first glance, Gu Xian'an thought she was just another pitiful woman trapped in a brothel and didn't want to meddle. But the moment he saw her, he recognized her. In his past life, he loved and doted on her, but in return, he was betrayed and alienated from her. This time, he turned to leave, but deep down, his heart was already bound to her. Why did he have to discover that she had also been unexpectedly reborn? He hated her, yet he couldn't help falling in love with her. What kind of entanglement of love and hate would this be, and how would it ultimately end...? (Happy Ending)

34. 334 将 Has the General Finally Hit Rock Bottom in His Pursuit of His Wife? 将军今天追妻火葬场了吗？ Only Eats Sweet Tangerines只吃甜橘子Ancient Romance214k WordsOngoing [Cool and aloof general VS sweet, delicate beauty] [Mutually faithful couple, groveling pursuit, sweet romance] Song Miaozheng never imagined that an imperial edict would make her the wife of Helan Yu, the most sought-after Prince of Zhenbei. The last time she had heard that name was five years ago, when he was her childhood sweetheart and fiancé. But later, Helan Yu’s father died on the battlefield in her father’s place. The Song family, who were related to them by marriage, not only failed to 2Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 335 嫂 So What If I'm Your Sister-in-Law? You Were the One Who Seduced Me First 嫂嫂又如何？是你先勾引孤的 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [The ruler steals his subject’s wife] [She makes the first move] [He’s chaste, she isn’t] Ye Qingwu cursed the novel’s ending and sent herself into its fictional world. In the book, the heroine pours her heart into running the prince’s household and serving her mother-in-law. She loves her husband, Xie Yan, with all her heart, but all she gets in return is three years of a sexless marriage, her husband favoring his concubine over her, and a bitter death. Ye Qingwu gave a cool, alluring smile. Sh 4kReads8.2Score402Shelves

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    This is seriously amazing! The author has written many highly-rated novels, and this is their new book. The female lead initially deceives the male lead and runs away, but the male lead is actually a prince who later finds her. It's incredibly good.

36. 336 雪 Snow Falls on Youyan 雪落幽燕 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted Li Mei, courtesy name Shuyuan, is the legitimate daughter of Prince Yongping’s household. At seven, she was granted the title of County Lady Jing’an. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she nevertheless had an unreliable mother. Her mother was a fiery-tempered daughter of a military family, fiercely jealous by nature. In a fit of rage, she killed Su Su, Prince Yongping’s favorite concubine, and was stripped of her title, expelled from the household, and sent to live in seclusion on Mount Nan, 1.1kReads—Score102Shelves

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    This is a fictional historical novel set in the Tang Dynasty, incorporating historical events such as the Tang Dynasty's royal curse incident, the Zhang Guang murder case, and the Jingyuan Mutiny as its backdrop. It's a "warm-hearted man" story. The female lead is a county princess, and the male lead is a young general. The female lead's family suffers misfortune, and she and her mother flee to Youzhou. In Youzhou, the female lead and the male lead meet by chance, surviving together in the wilderness and falling into an ancient cave together. The male lead takes great care of the female lead. The female lead's father is exonerated and his title is restored, and the female lead returns to the royal palace. Just as the two are preparing to marry, someone interferes, ruining their marriage. The female lead is forced to become a nun, living a very difficult life. The male lead cooks for them, showcasing his warm-hearted nature.

37. 337 半 Half-Warm, Floating Through Life 半暖昭浮生 Entangled in Flowers招惹花色Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing Xia Bannuan died, only to be reborn in another world as Zhan Yingyue. Zhan Yingyue, Princess Consort of Prince Ning'an, Commandery Princess Guiyi, and daughter of General Zhan, a founding hero of the realm. But when Xia Bannuan arrived, an imperial edict swept all of that away! Her husband was dead, her title stripped, her son missing, and she was not even worthy of a surname... Trapped within Zhan Yingyue's many identities, Xia Bannuan struggles to live on the brink of death. She endured exile —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Xia Bannuan was brutally abused in her previous life. Transmigrating to ancient times, she was a widowed and deposed princess, banished to a desolate land and constantly hunted. She overcame countless obstacles to face a new life, only to find that everything was both going her way and going against her wishes. In this life, her husband is resurrected, and her first love from her previous life reappears before her… Together with her husband, she searches for the mastermind behind their betrayal, unexpectedly discovering that someone else comes from the same world as her… Prince Ning'an, Yun Lingxi, was framed and nearly died. Having survived, he is determined to find the true culprit and clear his name. It all started with his principal wife, Zhan Yingyue, the daughter of General Zhan, the founding general of the kingdom. He traveled far and wide to find Zhan Yingyue, only to discover that she was unaware of the truth and confessed that she was not Zhan Yingyue. Together they investigated the truth, but he inadvertently became enamored with the time spent with this woman. She called herself half a sun, seemingly brimming with endless surprises. She was always surrounded by inexplicable people, and he disliked so many people liking her! Xia Bannuan's severing of ties and Yun Lingxi's unwavering devotion created an extreme tug-of-war. A brutal battle made them both realize the preciousness of companionship. She let go of her resentment and decided to grow old with him, and he decided to relinquish power to stay with her for life. A bizarre truth was unveiled… The vow to grow old together still echoed in their ears. Revenge or letting go? He let go, allowing her to choose for herself…

38. 338 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Saved the Mad Crown Prince 女扮男装后，我救赎了疯批太子 Yu Qian语浅Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted Original title: After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Saved the Tormented Crown Prince A seemingly sweet but secretly calculating crown prince vs. the forceful second son of a general’s household, a woman disguised as a man who protects her husband Shang Zhengyu is the general’s daughter. She has been raised as a boy since childhood, and one day she’s suddenly told that she has transmigrated into a book and been bound to a System that requires her to save the obsessive villain. By then, she has ju 19.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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    [Male third party + wedding robbery + male lead's self-conquest + comedy] 9.2 Points! Female lead: Breathe; Male lead: "You're quite the charmer." This is truly the ultimate example of a male lead's love-struck mind. Even if the female lead covers his mouth, he'll lick her hand; even if she scolds him, he thinks she's flirting. He's incredibly skilled at self-conquest; when the female lead tries to distance herself, he thinks she's playing hard to get 😅 Overall, it's a comedy!! Female lead: "My name is Jiang Rufei, the 'cui' in jade." Male lead: "Little Cui" Hahahaha, super hilarious [Female disguised as a man + crazy prince + willing to be a bottom] 9*3 points, absolutely great! After the male lead falls for the female lead, he always wants to be with her, which makes the female lead very uncomfortable. She says she doesn't know if it's right for two men to interact like this, but Liu Bei wouldn't hug Guan Yu like that, hahaha. Later, when she tries to find a chance to run away, the male lead goes even crazier and even wants to be a bottom to be with her 😲

39. 339 她 The Love-Brained Villain Has Targeted Her Again and Again 她又又又被恋爱脑反派攻略了 Duo Mao Mao朵猫猫Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Mutual devotion + Comedy + Love-Hate Relationship + Transmigration + Mind Reading + System + Relentless Pampering] Jiang Wan transmigrates to the cultivation world. Her mission is to purge it of demons and monsters so she can return home, but… why does that terrifying Demon Lord keep staring at her? What? The Demon Lord is bound to a romance-addict System? What? His target is Jiang Wan? What? She can hear the Demon Lord and the System’s thoughts? As someone who only wants to go home, 13.6kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves

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    👑👑Short, completed ancient romance novel. Sweet and fluffy with no angst. The male and female leads have a love-hate relationship, eventually finding redemption in each other. Both are virgins, and the story is lighthearted and abstract. High-quality writing, high rating, and a great read.🌿🌿

40. 340 公 A Princess of Distinction 公主有品 Man Jiu满久Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Princess + General + Sweet Romance + Everyone’s Favorite + Reborn + Childhood Friends + Faked Death + Secret Identity + Reunited Lovers + 1v1] A pampered but strong-willed, outspoken Third Princess x A young man with a Guanyin-like face and a heart bent on vengeance Third Princess Yan Qiong, known as Zhaoyang, was born in the northwest and raised in the imperial palace. Her father doted on her, her mother adored her, and her brothers cherished her. She washed her hands in jade basins and wore 60Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This book is really good! It's finished! The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, they redeem each other, the female lead is a lively and bright princess, and the male lead is incredibly gentle. There's revenge! There's healing! Worth reading.

41. 341 新 New Year Begins 新正引 Lu Yanyan露颜颜Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + black lotus + political intrigue + tragic love] One night, Shen Ciqiu and Du Jinheng went together to the military camp where the Marquis of Zhenbei had been stationed for years and stole the Tiger Wing Token, the military tally that could command 100,000 Northwestern troops. As a result, the entire Xie clan was sentenced to death. Out of consideration for past ties, the emperor spared the heir's life. At the same time, Shen Ciqiu discovered that the Tiger Wing Token wa 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I fell for the princess who saved me from prison, but I never imagined she would turn out to be one of the culprits behind the execution of my entire family. After my release, I met my childhood friend again—who turned out to be her brother. She immediately took my Tiger Wing Token and, while I was still in love, became fickle... Click to read how I dealt with it.

42. 342 启 Your Highness, This Woman Is Up to Something! 启禀太子：此女有猫腻！ Wuer Sheng无二生Ancient Romance430k WordsCompleted (The main story and bonus chapters are complete. Enjoy!) [This is the story of a downtrodden office worker who transmigrates into a book as an assassin and teams up with a disgraced, scheming crown prince to seek revenge and build a career.] [Transmigrate into a book + adorable pets + warmth + daily life + political intrigue + secret identities + devoted couple] The first time she transmigrates into a book, she goes from a miserable wage slave to an assassin. Without a body allergic to cat fur, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a pet supplies designer who transmigrates into a book and becomes an assassin. She encounters her crush, a fallen prince, and immediately decides to quit her assassin life and open a cat café to make money. The prince, feeling guilty towards her, dotes on her immensely. It's so sweet!

43. 343 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 49.3kReads9.4Score5.5kShelves
44. 344 我 My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace 我夫权倾朝野，我娘宠冠后宫 Xiao Wan萧绾Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue] Everyone says Princess Jin Jia was pampered from childhood, treasured like royalty, yet she's just a pretty but useless ornament? Zhao Yining doesn't care. She wraps herself in sheepskin, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and just keeps grinding! Her fiancé wants to run away? Don't let the door hit you on the way out. A sleazy man wants to get close? Get lost as far away as possible. She can dodge open attacks and fend off hidden arrows. A 2.4kReads8.9Score231Shelves

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    The male lead has been secretly in love with the female lead for ten years. During these ten years, he wielded immense power in the court, all for the sake of being with her. The female lead is a princess, and her mother is a noble concubine. The female lead has a very clear understanding of herself, knowing that she is not smart and never seeks trouble.

45. 345 楚 The King of Chu and His Wife's Sweet Daily Life 楚王夫妇互宠日常 Mu Mingfei木明非Ancient Romance672k WordsOngoing A cool, aloof yet pure-hearted young man x a sweet and clever girl [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Both Pure, 1v1] Su Yujing, a young lady of a marquis's household forced to live under someone else's roof, dreams of her future self, taken as a concubine by the dissolute and tyrannical Prince Wei and left to die in misery at a side residence! After getting a full preview of her future, Su Yu trembles with fear and turns her attention to Prince Wei's younger brother, who is even you 330Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese Romance - 1V1, Both Players are Clean -

46. 346 要 Oh No! I Got Him Wrong! He's a Unhinged Villain 要完！认错了！他是疯批反派 Qiao Yiqian乔亦浅Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + devoted couple with no other partners + yandere + both leads are unhinged + descent into darkness + powerful male and female leads + sweet on the outside, dark within + coercive romance] Gu Xi transmigrates. On her first day in this new world, the System points to a young man on the ground, being cruelly bullied by everyone, and says, “See those three red exclamation marks over his head? That huge warning has to mean he’s the male lead!” Gu Xi: “Are you sure?” The System pa 12.5kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
47. 347 病 The Sickly Princess Consort Arrives: The Crippled Prince Gets Beaten into Standing Again 病娇王妃嫁到：残王被揍站起来了 Zhang Bàbà张霸霸Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted [Faithful to each other + devoted spouses + hilarious + a rebellious heroine + unhinged + yandere + no logic + pure wish fulfillment] Warning: [The heroine swears, is crazy, and has no manners. This is not a proper historical romance.] On the first day after transmigrating, Shen Jiao married a crippled prince. On their wedding night, the Second Prince tried to take advantage of her and sneak into the bridal chamber in the crippled prince’s place. Without a word, she rewarded him with a kick that 4.1kReads8.8Score432Shelves

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    Every single one of them is wonderful! [Kissing emoji]

48. 348 天 My Clingy Husband Turns Out to Be Cultivating the Ruthless Dao 天天腻歪的夫君居然修无情道 Lu Youqi路有棋Ancient Romance470k WordsCompleted [Naturally wicked little fox demon vs. scheming, obsessive, emotionless-path male lead] Both devoted only to each other + sweet romance + happy ending Yu Mian, a little fox demon who accidentally wanders into the human realm, pretends to be a good wife and keeps her mortal husband running around after her. He does her laundry, earns money for her, and even washes his hands before cooking for her. After she is injured, she needs to drain a mortal's vitality to replenish her own, but her husban 32.5kReads9.0Score5.5kShelves
49. 349 蓄 Deliberate Seduction: The Lovesick Emperor Is a Master Flirt 蓄意引诱，病娇陛下超会撩 Kumquat金橘子Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted [Short dramas “Has the Chancellor Been Flirted With Today?” and “Has the Chancellor Broken His Vows Today?” are now available. Search Tomato to watch.] [One-on-one romance + both leads are each other’s first + heroine disguised as a man + adored by everyone + love rivals everywhere + male rivals competing for her + regretful pursuit + second male lead wins] Perpetually slacking off, with occasional bursts of ambition: Chancellor Jiang Qingci & dark, clingy, lovesick beauty of a young emperor: Sh 5.4kReads9.2Score661Shelves

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    The second book, [Learned], tells the story of Jiang Qingci, who, from the age of ten, disguised herself as a boy and followed Gu Yanli, serving as his tool. She cleared obstacles for him, helping him ascend to high office, working diligently for ten years. But after he seized power, his first act was to banish her to the harsh, desolate south. He said: "Don't covet what you shouldn't covet." Three years of exile, enduring countless hardships and near-death experiences, finally extinguished her love for him. Upon returning, she only wanted a peaceful life. However, by a twist of fate, she ended up with the puppet emperor. One wrong step led to another. The young emperor relentlessly pursued her, creating a chaotic and dangerous situation. Jiang Qingci, clutching her disguise, trembled: "Today is another day I want to retire and return home."

50. 350 寡 The Widow's Sister-in-Law Has Nowhere to Run, and the Mad Chancellor Vomits Blood Again 寡嫂无处逃，疯批丞相又吐血了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, decisive young widow vs. refined, deranged villainous minister] [System + fleeing while pregnant + transmigrate into a book + male lead reborn] Song Yao transmigrated into a book as the villainous minister’s widowed sister-in-law. She was caught red-handed while eloping with another man. The villainous minister, who would one day hold power over the entire court, was currently nothing but a sickly young man. Remembering the tragic fate of the original owner, Song Yao immediately deci 9.4kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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