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. 401 替 The Substitute Bride Doctor: My Prince Is a Crybaby 替嫁医妃：我家王爷是哭包 Nine-Nine Prosperity九九发财Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted [One true love + physician consort + exclusive devotion] A genius physician, skilled in both medicine and poison, transmigrates into the body of a poor child whose father doesn’t care for her and whose mother is gone. When her younger sister refuses to marry the foolish prince, they knock her unconscious and stuff her into the bridal sedan chair to take her place. Song Chujiu never imagined that, in her lifetime, she’d be chased around by a handsome six-foot-two man who whined and clung to her f 259Reads9.0Score101Shelves

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   This is hilarious!!! Early scene: "Zhanzhan, come here, let your sister touch your handsome face and your eight-pack abs!" "Waaah, sister is so scary..." Later scene: "Ajiu, of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is having no offspring!" "Xiao Jingzhan, don't come any closer!!!"

2. 402 裹 Wrapped in Clouds, At Ease 裹云舒 The Night Wind Is Chilly夜风煞凉Ancient Romance371k WordsOngoing [She set a rule: no more than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea for intimate moments. From then on, there was always tea left in the prince’s cup.] Radiant young miracle doctor vs. proud prince | Trade | Political intrigue | Secretly pining The ultimate push and pull | Obsessive adoration To restore order at court and root out bandits, the court summoned its battle-hardened prince back to the capital. The prince was nearing thirty and still unmarried. He also had a peculiar fondness for 2.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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   The older prince had been longing for her for years, but after he confessed, he became obsessed with her at first sight, finding her more and more beautiful with each glance.

3. 403 再 Love Rekindled: The General's Wife Taken Captive in Enemy Territory 再尝情：将军夫人在敌国做俘虏 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance737k WordsCompleted “No rebirth or transmigration” “Both leads are virgins” “Happy ending” “Family and country” “Love amid chaos” Full-cast audio narration is now available [A note before you read: This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It takes place in a fictional feudal society modeled on the Southern Song dynasty, where the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues and the belief that a wife should regard her husband as heaven were the accepted moral standards. In powerful families, everyone prospered together and e 4.2kReads9.1Score535Shelves

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   I've already finished the first book. Every couple is wonderful. The female lead, after divorcing her ex-husband, is kidnapped by a prince from an enemy country. She falls in love with him and ends up with him. The male lead falls in love with her at first sight. I haven't read the second book yet, but I'm sure it will be great. It's also about a divorced woman and her love story with the emperor. Hahaha, I want to wait a bit before reading it. If you don't mind, you can check it out. I've noticed I've been really into forbidden romances lately, hahaha! A high-society heiress divorced and a prince from an enemy country, a powerful matriarch divorced and the reigning emperor... [Licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][shy][shy][shy]

4. 404 穿 After Landing in a Reborn Novel, She Sets Her Sights on the Second Male Lead 穿到重生文后，她看上男二了 A Fish Enters the Boat有鱼入舟Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted Content warning: the heroine is a hopeless romantic. This is a sweet little love story. Xi Nianqing transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder character engaged to the male lead. The female lead has a script from her past life, and Xi Nianqing has the female lead’s script. Is this some kind of nesting-doll situation? To escape the original owner’s tragic fate, she decides to stay away from the male lead and cling to the second male lead instead. Xi Nianqing gets kidnapped as soon as she arriv 754Reads8.7Score108Shelves
5. 405 春 Late Spring Snow in Luoyang 春迟洛城雪 Bamboo Clouds and Poetry竹云诗意Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted [Prodigy Duo] [Powerful Rivals] [Pretend Indifference Hides a Hint of Sincere Affection] "It's not that your tricks are clever. I really do love you." Yun Xi dreamed she had transmigrated into the cultivation world as a villainess. The next moment, it really happened. She was bound to a redemption conquest System: Squeak! Mission: Stop the future Demon Venerable Xie Yuanjin from falling into demonic cultivation, and make him fall in love with you. Mwah! Reward: A wish. Yun Xi: Easy. I'm the 6.4kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves

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   Both of these are great! They're both ensemble pieces, and don't be fooled by the score of the first one.

6. 406 倾 The One Who Tipped the World, and You 倾世与卿 Cold Plum in May五月寒梅Ancient Romance420k WordsCompleted “She and I were born from the nourishment of the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth. Our purpose from the moment of our birth was to protect the peace of the world.” “Back then, all things in the world possessed spiritual energy and life. He and I stood above all spiritual beings, and we both wielded immense magic.” Evil thoughts took the form of a nightmare. It longed to rule the world and become its supreme king. They offered their divine souls as a sacrifice and sealed it within the Cave of —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 407 替 After Marrying the Sickly Crown Prince Who Practices Buddhism in Her Sister's Place, She Makes Him Break His Vows 替嫁给病弱佛修太子后，他破戒了 Qin Qiu Chenyin琴秋尘音Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Household and Palace Intrigue + Rebirth Revenge Fantasy + Substitute Marriage + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Black Lotus] After jumping from the city tower, Jiang Nanzhi and her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Tanxin, are both reborn. In her previous life, Jiang Tanxin gave up her childhood sweetheart, the young lord Shen Che, to become the Crown Princess, and schemed to make Jiang Nanzhi marry Shen Che as her substitute. But who could have guessed that the Crown 4kReads8.9Score579Shelves
8. 408 和 After the Divorce, I Became the Emperor's Beloved White Moonlight 和离后，我成了皇帝心尖白月光 I Love Sugarcane我爱吃甘蔗Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Satisfying Payback + Devoted Couple + The Emperor Steals His Minister's Wife and Goes Mad with Love] In her previous life, everyone said Xu Wanning had married well. Her husband had won great military honors and earned the emperor's trust. Only she knew what her life was really like. Reborn, Xu Wanning wanted only to divorce him. But she knew the marriage had been arranged by the late emperor, and divorce would not be easy. In the end, Xu Wanning turned her gaze to the emperor. She mad 4.6kReads9.0Score472Shelves
9. 409 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 188.6kReads9.5Score25.6kShelves

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   Both of these are great! They're both ensemble pieces. Don't be fooled by the score of the first one.

10. 410 女 The Female General Takes Charge, and the Prince Falls Madly in Love 女将军在上，王爷他为爱痴狂沦陷 Rampaging Little Fat Sheep暴走小肥羊Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted She was the greatest female general in the Southern Kingdom, brave in battle and responsible for countless enemy deaths. Yet beneath her helmet was a face of delicate, captivating beauty. The late emperor decreed that she marry the third prince, Qi Yi. But on the way to the imperial city, she encountered the fourth prince, Qi Li. The two fell for each other, though each had a duty to fulfill. Her martial prowess and passionate heart were devoted entirely to the Southern Kingdom. Since ancient ti 27Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 411 他 They All Want to Steal My Beloved Wife Away 他们都想撬走我的白月光夫人 An Taling安塔泠Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted [Everyone's Favorite + Doted on by All + Faking Her Death + Married First, Love Later + Yandere + One-on-One Romance + Devoted to Each Other + Happy Ending] Content warnings: This is actually a collection of episodic stories, not palace or household intrigue. It has a slow-burn, everyday-life feel. Murong Wan, known throughout the martial world as “One Cup Healer”: in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, she can cure any illness, or make someone wish they were dead. Shen Qinghan, Luocheng’s 77Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Since that's the case, let me recommend it! It's an ancient Chinese romance novel with an ensemble cast, episodic format, light and fast-paced writing, slow but detailed, and no melodramatic misunderstandings between the male and female leads.

12. 412 良 A Beautiful Day for Moon Gazing 良辰美璟，宜赏月 Green Tangerine Pineapple青橘凤梨Ancient Romance510k WordsCompleted [Powerful and devoted couple + satisfying takedowns + lighthearted comedy + sweet romance] Yin Yue was born into a family of renowned physicians. A single pill could spark a mad scramble, and her mastery of poisons was enough to strike fear into anyone who heard of it. A major figure in the medical world, she unexpectedly transmigrates after a car accident. In Yunli Kingdom, Yin Yue is the plain and untalented eldest daughter of the prime minister's household. She is betrothed to Xiao Lingya 6.8kReads9.3Score747Shelves

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    [Flying Kiss] A story of two strong, clean-living protagonists + satisfying revenge + lighthearted humor + sweet romance. The female lead was originally a prominent figure in the medical field, but unexpectedly transmigrated due to a car accident. This book is excellent; the plot is fast-paced, without a bunch of misunderstandings, and there's no annoying second male lead. It's heartwarming and tender.

13. 413 浮 Among the Three Thousand Worlds, I Embrace the Moon and Become an Immortal 浮世三千，揽月为仙 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance438k WordsOngoing Fuli came from an age when cultivation had all but vanished. After her death, she encountered the Heaven-ordained Three Lives Stone, and her soul transmigrated and was reborn on the Floating World Continent. This was a cultivation realm rich in spiritual energy, where any living thing could cultivate and attain the Dao if fortune favored it. Fuli looked at her Five Elements Heavenly Spiritual Root and her innate Chaos Body, which could contain every kind of energy, and smiled. Alchemy? Learn it! 2.1kReads9.3Score234Shelves
14. 414 穿 The Transmigrated Book's White Moonlight Only Wants to Go Home 穿书白月光她只想回家 Xiao Xiao Yunxiao筱筱云霄Ancient Romance280k WordsOngoing Jiang Wanning transmigrated into a palace-intrigue novel as its tragic first love. She diligently played the devoted childhood friend, offering him her warmest comfort after his mother died and the Eastern Palace was thrown into turmoil. Before he was forced to leave for the northern frontier, she held his hand with tear-filled eyes. "Brother Jin, I'll wait for you." Then she turned around and, following the script, cut ties with him and swiftly became engaged to someone else. Xiao Jin thought h 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are transmigration novels.

15. 415 娇 The Delicate Beauty Steals Spring 娇娇夺春 Hai Ying海盈Ancient Romance283k WordsCompleted Yu Luo transmigrated into a book as a female supporting character in a novel aimed at male readers. The male lead, Prince Qin Li Xiao, was a celebrated general whose military exploits shook the realm. Yet the emperor framed him and ordered his entire family executed. After turning to the dark side, Prince Qin concealed his identity and took shelter in the Yu household, becoming a guard by the side of Yu Luo, the eldest daughter of the family. Miss Yu was arrogant and domineering, spending her da 9.2kReads8.9Score900Shelves
16. 416 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 25.9kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    It looks so good! 🥰

17. 417 宠 Pampering My Beloved Wife 宠娇妻 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted Although Ye Ruoning, nicknamed Jiaojiao, was born into a marquis's household, she was far beneath her cousin, the future wife of the heir to the Duke of Zhenguo's household, a family honored by the imperial court. The emperor had arranged a marriage between the heir and her cousin long ago. But no one expected Ye Ruoning to take her cousin's place and marry the heir, a handsome man with the bearing of jade who excelled in both letters and arms. Everyone knew the heir was pleased with his betroth 5.5kReads9.1Score495Shelves

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    Highly recommended! These are all highly-rated novels. [Laughing emoji][laughing emoji]

18. 418 终 At Last, I’ve Kept My Promise to You 终是不负卿 Moon-Dyed Green Zither月染青筝Ancient Romance413k WordsCompleted It might have been the grandest wedding of ancient times. But fate had other plans. The bride leapt into the surging waters of the Yangtze, never to be seen again. She said, “Pei Xiuyi, in my next life, I never want to love you again. May we never meet, in life or death.” Those were some words: “May we never meet, in life or death.” After being reborn, Hu Mengqing went out of her way to avoid Pei Xiuyi. In this life, wealth and glory were nothing but passing clouds. Pei Xiuyi wanted none of it. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 419 被 The Capital's Greatest Talented Lady, Sold to a Brothel 被丢去青楼的京城第一才女 Ranran Loves Spicy Food染染爱吃辣8k WordsCompleted The Capital's Number One Talented Lady, Abandoned in a Brothel 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two are amazing!

20. 420 妃 A Consort's Scheme for the Emperor's Heart 妃谋帝心 Falling Ashes坠落的灰Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted With her father turning a blind eye and her stepmother throwing her weight around, Mu Li is ordered to marry an old prince as a concubine. They tell her this is her fate. Mu Li refuses to believe it. She has never believed in fate… Just then, the imperial household holds its selection of consorts. Daughters of officials of rank eight or above who are of suitable age may participate. Mu Li thinks: Since I’m to be a concubine, why not become the concubine of the most powerful person in the realm? 9.2kReads8.9Score1kShelves
21. 421 贵 The Noble Consort Is at an Age When She Loves to Have Fun 贵妃娘娘正是爱玩的年纪 Twin-Leaf Bodhi双叶菩提Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted [The heroine is a virgin, the hero is not. Mild angst early on, then he dotes on her exclusively.] Sheng Mingshu, daughter of the Grand Tutor, was born to a life of privilege. She was as lovely as a little jade doll, lively and pampered, with one well-known hobby: she loved dragging people into playing house. At five, she played house with her brother and the neighborhood children. At ten, she played house with her childhood friends. At fifteen, during her own coming-of-age banquet, she played h 1kReads5.8Score105Shelves

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    So good! So good! So good! I can't stress this enough! The story begins with the female lead, a little dumpling, who loves playing house. Her family spoils her rotten. She's quirky and mischievous, never causing any internal conflict. She scolds the male lead, calling him a scumbag who forced himself on her, but he wins her over through his own efforts. The kids are all so cute and adorable!

22. 422 花 Drinking Beneath the Blossoms 花前饮 Quiet Deer on a Subtle Journey微行清鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted An alternate-world setting. Happy ending. I don't actually like one-on-one romance, but reality leaves me no choice, hahaha. So I guess it'll be one-on-one. After being reincarnated five times, each life ending in a horrible death, Yun Zhiyao is on her sixth. Before this life, she was called Hao Jia, and she's exhausted. Even Lady Meng couldn't bear to watch anymore, so she let Yun Zhiyao skip the Memory-Bereaving Soup for her final reincarnation. Yun Zhiyao never imagined she'd get such a lucky 16Reads6.5Score—Shelves
23. 423 墙 Even a Fence-Sitter Has Her Own Way to Live 墙头草也有她的活法 Ranran Loves Spicy Food染染爱吃辣9k WordsCompleted Even a Fence-Sitter Has Her Own Way of Living 2Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 424 寒 The Noble Daughter from a Poor Family Has It Rough 寒门贵女不好当 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance218k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast, Everyday Family Life, Male Lead Is Chaste] As the daughter of the third branch of the humble Xu family, Xu Zhiheng spends her days gossiping and watching the family drama unfold. After all, the Xu family is never short on excitement. The eldest branch consists of legitimate children born to the first wife; the second branch consists of children born to concubines; the third branch consists of legitimate children born to the second wife; and the fourth branch consists of legitimat 11.9kReads—Score1.4kShelves

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    Check it out, it's really good, no rebirth or time travel.

25. 425 论 On the Upbringing of Noble Daughters 论贵女的养成 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No rebirth or transmigration, a light ensemble cast] [The first part focuses on the everyday family life at the heroine’s maternal home, the Marquisate of Wuyang. The second volume focuses on everyday family life at her husband’s home, the Prince of Xinning’s residence.] Shen Lening is very happy with her life. She never has to worry about anything. Her only daily concerns are what to wear, what to eat, and what to accessorize with. (I’ve written several stories where the heroine’s mother is a 8.2kReads6.3Score751Shelves
26. 426 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
27. 427 闻 The Sound of Spring 闻春声 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Taciturn, stammering country hunk VS vivacious, fiery widow. Farming romance, one-on-one, both leads’ first relationship] [She makes the first move, and the unyielding tree finally blossoms. A period farming romance] At the matchmaker's urging, young Yao Chunniang took her dowry and married into the Zhang family in Lishui Village. Who could have guessed that on their wedding night, her sickly husband would close his eyes and die? Before Yao Chunniang could even process what had happened, she ha 29.5kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves

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    It's a historical romance novel, not too long, but super good! [Admiration][Admiration]

28. 428 成 On Our Wedding Night, the Obsessive Crown Prince Took Me to the Eastern Palace 成亲当晚，偏执太子夺我入东宫 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted The aloof, possessive Crown Prince × the dazzling beauty who loves money Everyone in the Eastern Palace knows that the Crown Princess was snatched away from someone else by the Crown Prince. Once the Crown Prince, as elegant as jade and as clear as moonlight, fell into the sea of love, there was no climbing back out. He Yue transmigrated to ancient times and became the owner of a rouge shop. She wasn’t rich or powerful, but her life was peaceful and carefree. Then one day, the woman she liv 35kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves
29. 429 古 The Leisurely Life of a Noblewoman in Ancient Times 古代闺秀的悠闲生活 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Savor the unhurried passing of time and enjoy a carefree life. I envy your graceful beauty, reflected in the blue heavens and the jade moon. Su Huayue learned everything from her mother from a young age, treating being a daughter of the Su family as a job. As the legitimate daughter of her father's second wife, all she had to do was live freely under the protection of her mother and elder brother. Her only pleasure was watching her two elder half-sisters compete for their father's and grandmothe 11.5kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
30. 430 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.8kReads9.6Score929Shelves
31. 431 春 Moonlight Falls on Blossoms in the Spring Courtyard 春庭月照落花 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The safe and smooth life of a noble young lady. Seen through Luo Yunchu's eyes, the colorful lives of those around her unfold. Everyone has their disappointments, and beneath every seemingly foolish decision lies the best choice they could make at the time. 3.3kReads8.0Score233Shelves
32. 432 朵 The Legend of Duoyi 朵依传 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted A girl who grew up in hardship is fortunate enough to be acknowledged by the Khan and become the flower of the grasslands. To protect her people, she is sent away as a princess to marry a Khitan king in his fifties, exiled to the desolate frontier. There, she struggles through hardship alongside A Yan, whose fate has been just as cruel. Together, they fight their way out of darkness and toward the dawn. Family, lovers, tribe, homeland: when looking back on the years gone by, which of these is th 277Reads9.4Score106Shelves

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    A purely historical romance novel, please enjoy!

33. 433 家 Homegrown Flowers Can't Match Wild Ones: The Irresistible Duke Keeps Flirting 家花哪有野花香，尤物国舅撩不停 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Two years into her marriage, Liu Fuying was still a virgin. Her husband had even suggested that she go keep a handsome young lover, with only one condition: she couldn't make their affair public. He had someone else in his heart, so why should Liu Fuying keep herself chaste for him? One day, after a rainstorm, Liu Fuying fell off a cliff and met Pei Zhou Wu, a handsome nobleman who had been imprisoned on Mount Xiang for treason. He was so good-looking! The moment Liu Fuying saw him, she underst 12.4kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    This is a super good historical romance novel. The female lead is already married, but neither of them likes each other. She wants a child to inherit the family fortune (≧∇≦)ﾉ She unexpectedly meets the imprisoned male lead and hides her identity, falling in love with him. Later, she's moved away… (the male lead keeps looking for her). When they first reunite, the female lead hasn't divorced yet. Anyway, it's super good, you have to read it to know (づ￣3￣)づ╭❤~

34. 434 双 Twin Phoenixes Entwine the Dragon, Breaking His Back 双凤缠龙，龙断腰 Meng Ai Yuqi梦爱宇琦Ancient Romance938k WordsCompleted [Mad power games] + [forced love] + [love and hatred] + [captor and captive, fighting back] + [sisters strike back] The Imperial Astronomical Bureau foretells: Twin phoenixes devour the dragon. The two daughters of the Feng family, one in the open and one in the shadows, are both married to the crown prince. They try to escape, only to be seized by two mad beasts. One wants the living as a sacrifice; the other insists they’ll share a grave, even in death. The twin phoenixes devour the dragon, b 9.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    The Ghost Prince was on night duty at the entrance of the Underworld Palace when his sister opened the door to pour water: "Get out of the way, you're blocking the way!"

35. 435 长 A Long Farewell 长辞 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance102k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + tragic romance + both leads reborn] Another heartbreaking historical romance from Zhihu’s popular author Zhier, following An Ending at Dusk! Through a haze of consciousness, she relived her entire life, finally pausing on that sunny afternoon. He stood beneath a tree, his eyes covered with white cloth, smiling as he asked what she wanted. A young gentleman, handsome and refined as jade. One glance was enough to stay in her memory for years. If only she had known that meeting h 1.7kReads8.4Score213Shelves

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    Short historical romance! Superb score! Exquisite writing! Both characters are virgins! A perennial favorite in the novel genre, number two in historical romance!!! Who's number one?! Who cares! Just read it!!

36. 436 神 The Abandoned Miracle Doctor Returns Reborn 神医弃女重生归来 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Pure Love] [Rebirth] [Pocket Dimension] [Revenge] [Sweet Romance] The first season of the animated series The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Takes Her Radiant Beauty Into Her Own Hands is now available on Hongguo and Douyin. This success is all thanks to your support, dear readers. Ziwei bows in gratitude! In her previous life, she fell into the water and lay unconscious for six days, missing her coming-of-age ceremony. When she woke, she learned she was to marry the heir of a marquis's household. 15.5kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    "Great, great!" She's alive again, that's wonderful! I never thought God would really give her a second chance!

37. 437 皇 The Emperor's Uncle Is Acting Strange, So His Majesty Quits 皇叔不对劲，陛下撂摊子不干了 Carefree Fairy逍遥女仙Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + devoted 1v1 romance + wife-chasing crematorium] Zhou Yuanxi transmigrates into a book, landing in a melodramatic romance between an uncle and his nephew that she once read. The heroine is the ruler of a nation. She falls in love with the imperial uncle who helped her secure the throne, but he doesn’t return her feelings. So she can only keep him under house arrest, just to make him stay by her side. When Zhou Yuanxi read this part, she was furious. The imperial uncle —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist unexpectedly transmigrates into a book and falls in love with the emperor's uncle. She is then poisoned by her most trusted younger brother, and transmigrates again into the body of another woman, intending to avenge herself and pursue her lover once more.

38. 438 入 The Man Behind the Curtain 入幕之兵 Su Mian Says苏眠说Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted [The mature, scheming noble empress Qin Shu VS the cold, loyal general Qin Ci] [Historical romance + premium novel + childhood sweethearts + empress + political intrigue + mutual salvation + palace intrigue + one-on-one romance + SC + explicit content + court politics] In the Yellow Sand Prison, Qin Shu chose him, gave him a name and an identity, sent him to study and train in martial arts, and helped him build a distinguished career. She did it so that, once she entered the palace, she would ha 211Reads9.3Score—Shelves
39. 439 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 84.3kReads9.5Score9.6kShelves

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    The first book features a transmigrated female supporting character who abandons the tragic romance script and instead launches a reverse strategy to ruthlessly defeat the villain—Xue Qingyin: Marry a prince who dies young and become a widow, a sure win! 😎 He Junting: Want to be a widow? This prince will make sure you can't escape first... 👑 The second book features a female lead who waits for a scumbag for 6 years, only to find him using another woman in his arms. She decisively divorces him, and the scumbag regrets it, but it's too late. The third book features a female lead who is reborn, decisively abandoning her scumbag from her past life, and using her wisdom and courage to overcome obstacles on the battlefield and in the court. The male lead, Xie Tingzhou, rises from a hostage who endures humiliation to a powerful minister. He and the female lead, Shen Yu, are not only worthy strategic partners but also a deeply affectionate partner who promises to "overthrow the world with you." Who wouldn't love a love story of fighting side by side!

40. 440 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 31.3kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
41. 441 认 After Claiming the King as My Son, I Ran Wild in the Marquis’s Estate 认王为子后，我在侯府嘎嘎乱杀 Luo Jiuqing落九倾Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted [Reborn + scumbag torment + face-slapping + male lead growth arc] The heroine is no saintly pushover or fake white lotus. She joins forces with a younger wolf-dog and slaughters her way through the marquis’s residence. In her previous life, Lan Danyin was tricked by her stepson into poisoning King Yong’an to death. She met a terrible end herself, with poison that ate through her insides and a sword that sent her to her death in an instant. Reborn, Lan Danyin vows never to let anyone bully or hum 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist was harmed by her stepson in her previous life. After being reborn, she is not fussy, innocent, or saintly. With the help of a younger, fierce man, she rampages through the mansion, which is very satisfying to watch.

42. 442 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.2kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing! If you're looking for something to read, this is the one for you—you won't regret it! The male lead is gentle yet powerful. He doesn't need to pretend to dote on others to protect the female lead; he's strong enough, deeply devoted, and unwavering in his affections. Even the emperor and empress can't stop him from doing what he doesn't want to do. He's intelligent and brave, aware of all the schemes of the supporting female and male characters. So, there's nothing he can't protect, only things he doesn't care about. Even though the female lead is just a concubine, he still openly shows her favoritism. There are no melodramatic misunderstandings; both the male and female leads are talkative. The male lead unconditionally trusts and respects the female lead. He knows about her unusual background, but if she doesn't want to talk about it, he doesn't force her. The female lead is clever and resourceful, never holding the male lead back, and sometimes even helping him. She's protective of her own; when her sister is mistreated in her husband's family, she immediately writes a letter to support her. She's clear-headed and rational. Unlike other stories where the emperor and empress are not clear-headed, they are aware of the bigger picture, value and love the male protagonist, and do not interfere too much in his decisions. They will also consider his opinions. The emperor is humane and values relationships, and the empress supports the male protagonist.

43. 443 笨 The Foolish Beauty Was Doted on by a Mad Prince After Her Substitute Marriage 笨蛋美人替嫁后被疯批王爷宠上天 Mo Qi Jun莫栖君Ancient Romance666k WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation of With You, We Journey Beneath the Bright Moon is now open for reservations. Original novel of the Spring Hues series of animated dramas; print edition signed] [Swapped bridal identities + marriage for good fortune + love after marriage] [An adorably clueless beauty who charms people without realizing it VS a double-standard, mad prince] Qiao Yun fell and injured her head as a child. Her father showed her no affection, her stepmother had no love for her, and she beca 56kReads9.1Score5.1kShelves

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    I've been reading two historical romance novels recently. I highly recommend the first one; the female lead has some mental issues, she's a bit silly but incredibly cute, and the male lead completely dotes on her. The second one leans more towards a farming/developmental story, focusing on making money through business.

44. 444 花 A Song of Flowers by Night 花夜吟 Heart's Words, Flower's Language心言花语Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [A cruel, possessive male lead + a beautiful, strong, tragic, and icy female lead + fantasy setting + manipulation + control + revenge + marriage before love + love that grows over time + mutual salvation] The Phantom Night Witch, Hua Li, bears the demonic breath of Taotie. After the ruler of Chiyu seals it, she is married off to Ling Ye, Prince of the Southern Commandery. Ling Ye drains her blood to cure his poison, turning her into his “medicinal catalyst.” She also swallowed Qiongqi 739Reads9.4Score101Shelves

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    Wei Xuan, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, not bad.

45. 445 大 The Tyrant Has Arrived, Carrying His Adorable Little Wife 大暴君拎着他的小娇妻走来啦 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted Song Qingqing transmigrates into a book, becoming a minor cannon-fodder character in a novel she wrote herself. - She goes out to admire the lotus flowers and gets shoved in front of an arrow meant for the tyrant by a scheming white lotus. She attends a palace banquet, gets tempted by the wine, and ends up testing whether it’s poisoned for the tyrant! At first, The tyrant: “My queen really is a jinx.” Later, The tyrant: “The queen must be in love with me.” Song Qingqing: “No, I’m just a jinx. Ma 2.1kReads9.2Score194Shelves

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    A lazy bum transmigrates into a book and bumps into a tyrant. His beast language ability is incredibly useful. The tyrant dotes on only one person. It's a sweet 1v1 story with both characters being virgins.

46. 446 失 The Amnesiac Crown Prince Finds a Match for His Darling Sister, Then Gets Jealous Out of His Mind 失忆太子给妹宝招亲，把自己醋疯 Yue Huasheng月桦笙Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted Jiang He transmigrates as the amnesiac crown prince’s evil ex-wife. Thinking of her gruesome fate, she immediately stops the hand reaching for his belt. “I lied. My father’s dying wish wasn’t for us to marry. He wanted us to be like brother and sister.” Xie Zhao believes her and takes care of her like a younger sister. He doesn’t mind suffering himself, as long as his little sister gets the best. He saves up enough for her dowry and finds her a husband. But watching her flirt with another man ma 57.1kReads8.0Score9.8kShelves
47. 447 妹 Little Sister, You Can’t Handle This Crazy Man. Let Me Take Over 妹妹，这疯批你驾驭不了，换我来 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance648k WordsCompleted Now published under the title Through the Years Like Jade, available on all platforms. The moment she opened her eyes, Jiang Fei had transmigrated into the book as a scheming but hopelessly incompetent minor villainess. In the original story, the entire Jiang family was brutally killed. Even the old watchdog at the gate was spared nothing. And it was all thanks to Pei Jing, the power-mad, unhinged prince who held sway over the court. The System's task for her was simple: follow the original 50.8kReads9.1Score7kShelves

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    Who understands! The female lead and male lead were angry, so the female lead sent her younger brother in to say, "Grandpa, I'm here!" The male lead, thinking she was calling him "Grandpa," didn't understand. So he went to look it up in a storybook. In the book, the female lead was begging for forgiveness on the bed, calling out "Grandpa, please be gentle!" And also calling her "Daddy." The male lead thought this was exactly the same as the female lead calling him "Grandpa"! Ahhh, the male lead's comprehension is truly outstanding; his self-conquest is perfect! Hehe, so sweet! 😍

48. 448 簪 The Flower-Pinned Young Man 簪花少年郎 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When they first met, Qiao Yanan mistook the young man's sex, taking the breathtakingly beautiful youth for a girl. Thinking they were both fellow sufferers in this world, she treated “her” with great warmth, stirring the young man's heart. Once his identity was revealed, Qiao Yanan asked him to pose as her fake fiancé for her own safety. Having fallen for a beautiful young woman, the boy's heart beat faster and faster. He gladly accepted his new fiancée and did everything he could to turn their 10.4kReads9.6Score1.6kShelves

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    My list of ancient Chinese romance novels for top scholars

49. 449 重 After Being Reborn and Winning the Succession Struggle, I Spoiled the Sweet Young Heir 重生夺嫡后，我把奶乖世子宠上天 Bu Yuan Mu Dao不鸢木刀Ancient Romance973k WordsCompleted [Female disguise as a man + scheming, sharp-tongued heroine determined to ascend the throne + lovesick, clingy, tsundere hero + sweet and angsty, beware if you can't handle angst + happy ending, one-on-one romance, heroine must become empress] In her previous life, Chu Shitong used Si Jingli and then refused to see him ever again. Back then, she was His Highness Prince Qi, a woman wielding great power at court, while he was a young lord whose family had fallen from grace and who had lost his fat 738Reads8.9Score104Shelves

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    This book is truly amazing! It's incredibly thought-provoking and not just a typical "rebirth-themed" novel. It's full of secrets and plot twists. Unfortunately, it's not getting enough readers, and the author seems to be running out of ideas. I hope everyone will give it a try.

50. 450 系 The Claiming the Throne Series: Historical Romance Collection 《夺嫡》系列古言套装 Moonset月落Ancient Romance2.8M WordsCompleted [Sweet Historical Romance + Mutual Devotion + Palace Intrigue] Popular author Yueluo's trilogy of sweet romances: lighthearted and hilarious, with sweetness turned up to the max! "The Fight for the Throne": A feisty young lady who always gets even × the scheming, lovesick Ninth Prince. A laugh-out-loud, sugar-sweet battle for the throne! "Joy with You": A venomous, calculating king × a clever and decisive queen. A perfect match who will conquer the world together! "A Fine Day Bestowed upon You": 60.6kReads9.6Score6.1kShelves

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    These three are the ones I recommend most so far. The first one gets increasingly engaging and humorous! The supporting characters, whether emperors or the fifth emperor, are the biggest highlights of the story. The second one features a female protagonist who helps the dead overcome their inner demons while gradually uncovering her own past. Her maid is also a sister who is a time-traveler! She's very clever, and the female lead is intelligent! The plot doesn't drag! The third one is a sweet romance with a seemingly reserved yet secretly passionate male lead! The male lead enters into a political marriage solely for the female lead's sake! The female lead slowly discovers the male lead's feelings for her…

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