Looking for Pure Historical Settings: No Transmigration, Quick Transmigration, or Rebirth 有没有纯古风的，不要穿越不要快穿，不要重生的

1. 101 掌 The Sect Leader's Aunt 掌教姑姑 Auspicious Blessings有福来仪Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [Female Master and Male Disciple, Forbidden Tension and Push-Pull Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Revenge + Class Divide] Xie Yi is the most renowned governess in the entire capital. She has spent her whole life observing propriety, following the rules, and mastering every scheme and subtle maneuver. Because of the Xie family's wrongful case, she serves the Noble Consort and helps the Cui family's young master rise to power, always cautious and never daring to make a mistake. But durin 1.4kReads7.3Score109Shelves

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   A pure ancient Chinese romance novel, featuring a young master versus a headmaster, a story of moral transgression between teacher and student, and taboos regarding concubines! She personally taught the student who most resembled her and loved her the most.

2. 102 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
3. 103 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 28.9kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
4. 104 启 Your Highness, the Young Master Is a General from an Enemy State 启禀王爷，公子他是敌国将军 Seven Seven, Two Eight七七二八Two Male Leads332k WordsCompleted [Love-at-first-sight, lovestruck prince top ✘ highly skilled enemy general bottom] [Mutually exclusive devotion + happy ending] In the first year of the Zhaohe era, a new emperor ascended the throne of the Jing Dynasty. Prince Jing conspired with his father-in-law to seize the throne, plunging the capital into warfare. The second young master of the Xie family was kidnapped by human traffickers. He thought he was in for the story of a true-born son who had fallen into the countryside, but the ma 1.8kReads9.2Score361Shelves

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   This fits the bill perfectly. It's visually appealing, not simplistic, not a time-travel story, and features rebirth—a pure ancient Chinese setting. Xiao Yu x Xie Yunchuan: A love-at-first-sight, love-struck prince (top) x a cold, aloof general from an enemy country (bottom). (The plot is also very nice, but I can't summarize it; just read it for yourself! (/^▽^)/) The low rating is because very few people have read it. [Facepalm]

5. 105 做 You Want to Be His Equal Wife? No, I Want You on Your Knees Calling Me Your Elder Sister-in-Law 做平妻？不，我要你跪下叫长嫂 Startled Magpie惊鹊儿Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later for the male lead / The second male lead’s regret and redemption / Extra sweet / Both leads are each other’s first and only / Everyday-life romance Shen Zhiyi and Lu Yanci were betrothed as children. But on the day he passed the imperial examinations, he came home with a delicate young woman whose hair was in disarray and whose belly was beginning to show. His eyes held a tenderness Shen Zhiyi had never seen before. Worse, he wanted her to share equal standing with tha 508Reads6.6Score100Shelves

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   All are pure historical romance novels. The first one features a bold yet meticulous female protagonist who gradually wins the heart of the Marquis, securing a powerful support for herself and her family. The second one features a female protagonist who dreams of stories from a novel; the male protagonist is purely love-struck, to the point that even zombies would vomit from dreaming of him. The female protagonist is a purely wicked character who is later overthrown by the male protagonist, who even applauds her. The third one features a young spy deceived by her own father, unaware that her identity is exposed by the Emperor, Empress Dowager, and Empress as soon as she enters the palace. Later, the delicate and foolish beauty is turned against her father and joins forces with the Emperor to thwart his scheme.

6. 106 外 The Concubine 外室 Fishing Around Again Today今天也摸鱼Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted A sweet romance, devoted couple, one-on-one, no family or palace intrigue, simple and straightforward, no golden finger!!! Chun Xiao had all the food and comforts she could want in the modern world. She never expected to end up as a kept woman in ancient times, and her life was hellish from the start. Feeling the empty pockets that were cleaner than her face, she could only sigh and keep her head down for now! Once she saved enough money... then... 14.2kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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   They're all written entirely in classical Chinese, except for the fourth book, which is really good. You absolutely must read the second book! [OK]

7. 107 梦 Dreamed I Was Poisoned to Death? The Wicked Consort Goes on a Rampage 梦到自己被毒死？恶毒贵妃杀疯了 Pour Me a Glass of Green Plum Wine来一杯青梅酒Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted [Not a pure romance + an all-villain cast + a heroine who kills + an indulgent hero + exclusive devotion from the start] [An aloof, ruthless, pleasure-seeking autocratic emperor vs. an arrogant, domineering, viciously cunning consort] Emperor Long'an had ruled for seven years. What people talked about most was his unusual hobby: keeping all kinds of fierce beasts and wild birds. Little did they know that the creatures who caught Emperor Long'an's interest were all in the harem's fighting ring. E 20.1kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves
8. 108 王 A Little Sweetheart Arrives at the Prince’s Mansion 王府来了个小甜心 Jin Yi锦怡Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted After quelling the rebellion, the emperor issued a decree marrying Hua Bingyu, a female general past the usual age for marriage, to the only “single dog” in the imperial family: Seventh Prince Qi Ruizhan. On their wedding night, the much-adored Qi Ruizhan was immobilized with pressure-point techniques by the famously beautiful Hua Bingyu. The reason: he wouldn't cooperate. Qi Ruizhan glared furiously. “Father! What kind of princess consort have you married me?” Afterward, the idle Seventh Prince 1.6kReads9.4Score181Shelves
9. 109 当 After the Puppy-Like Heir Learned to Dote on His Wife 当奶狗世子学会宠妻后 Yue Gou月苟Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The clingy young heir × the cold-faced but soft-hearted eldest princess The eldest princess has come of age to choose a husband. Everyone in the Kingdom of Qing debates who could possibly win the heart of this unattainable beauty. No one expects their own princess to be whisked away by a spoiled young heir just returned from Yanbei. The ministers shake their heads, convinced the princess and the young heir are a poor match: he is young, mischievous, and doesn’t know how to cherish anyone. They f 7.7kReads9.3Score800Shelves
10. 110 娇 A Dazzling Beauty, the Spy Princess Can’t Escape the Emperor’s Embrace 娇丽动人，细作公主难逃帝王怀 Jing Tan瀞檀Ancient Romance417k WordsCompleted When the emperor of Dayan first ascended the throne, Ning Shuang was bundled off by Beiqiang and sent straight to Xiao Shiyan’s bed. The stunning beauty earned his favor as soon as she entered the palace, bewitching the emperor until he lost his senses. But rumors in the harem claimed Ning Shuang was merely Consort Qin’s double, destined to be cast aside once the consort and Xiao Shiyan made up. Ning Shuang was clear-eyed about her position: she was a spy planted in the harem by Beiqiang, and sh 1.3kReads8.8Score156Shelves
11. 111 退 After My Engagement Was Broken Off, I Married a Rugged Countryman Who Treated Me Like a Treasure in Three Days 退婚后嫁山野糙汉，三天被宠成宝 Green Tea绿茶茶Ancient Romance199k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted love + cozy farming + gentle heroine] Taohua's engagement was broken off, and in her shame and fury, she jumped into the river. Unexpectedly, a rugged man passing by rescued her. Her clothes were soaked through, and as he pulled her from the water, the man didn't know where to look. To protect her reputation, he came to ask for her hand in marriage the very next day. Taohua accepted through tears. She thought marrying him would mean a hard life, but it turned out he was 9.8kReads9.2Score918Shelves
12. 112 枕 Pillowed in Spring's Embrace 枕春色 Sweet and Sour World糖醋人间Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; print edition on sale July 31] [Hero fights to win her back + Second male lead faces a long road to reconciliation + Powerful man bends for love] Clear-headed, resilient tofu-seller heroine vs. devoted prince with a secret sorrow When Chun Zhi was nine, Lu Jingyun took her in after she was left homeless, and she became his child bride. Lu Jingyun promised, “If I pass the imperial exams one day, I'll make you my wife.” For ten years, she supported him with all her strengt 53.1kReads8.8Score4kShelves

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    It's good-looking, even the supporting characters are good.

13. 113 王 The Prince’s Cherished Treasure 王府心尖宠 Tea Scatters荼散Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, because of a remark by an old Daoist, Su Niannian and her twin sister were raised apart. For sixteen years, her sister grew up with their parents and siblings, while Su Niannian was raised by their grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returned to the capital with their parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left behind in the capital, had become the apple of Prince Su's household's eye. "We don't care about them! Our prince's estate is bigger and prettier than the 24.7kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    ① Childhood Sweethearts: The female lead is a young lady from a general's family. Framed by her stepmother, she is forced to leave the capital. The male lead is a prince who also leaves the capital after making a mistake. Both are kidnapped and forced to flee. Because they are young, they are the only two survivors among many children. The female lead even takes a knife for the male lead and is then raised by his family, where she is exceptionally well-cared for. Later, upon returning to the capital, her stepmother, seeing how well she is being raised, spreads rumors. The female lead's father believes these rumors, but the male lead helps clarify the situation. Later, the father learns the truth and treats the female lead well. The male lead dotes on her. ② Twins: The two sisters are raised separately. The female lead lives in the capital with her grandmother, while her older sister lives on the frontier with her parents, brothers, and younger brother. They later return to the capital. It's a good story. The female lead suffers a lot, but many people love and protect her. Her father is a general, and everyone in the general's family except for the grandmother is quite unpleasant. The father becomes somewhat better later on. I really like some of the atmosphere in the story. The female lead's mother and sister are particularly cruel to her. This story is suitable for mindless reading.

14. 114 血 Bloodstained Silver Hairpin 血染银簪 Distantly Knowing the Wind's Tune遥知风曲Ancient Romance309k WordsOngoing [Twelve Years Slaughtering Chickens, Now I Take My Blade to Chunxiang House] [Slow-Burn Historical Mystery | No Golden Finger | Not Reborn | Does Not Transmigrate] [Happy Ending] [Ensemble Cast] Shen Wan was six when she lost her family. Her father was murdered, her mother vanished, and all they left her was a silver hairpin and three words: Chunxiang House. For twelve years, she slaughtered livestock and sharpened her blade. She carried the hairpin to the capital to investigate a bloody case 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese setting, no time travel, no cheat codes. The male lead is handsome, the third male lead is cute, but I choose the second male lead. [Making a face]

15. 115 折 Spring Breeze, Broken to Pieces 折尽春风 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the provincial governor’s household. She sees through worldly affection, and only money can make her feel secure! He is the great general of the chancellor’s household. He has witnessed every kind of hardship, yet the one thing he can never forget is the smile on her face when she sees money. At their first meeting, he seemed to step out of a painting in shades of lush green, the mountain wind billowing his robe and dazzling everyone who saw him. At their second mee 9.8kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves
16. 116 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 88.8kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves

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    Both leads are incredibly intelligent and have a broad perspective, encompassing not only love but also patriotism. I think the male lead, Xie Tingzhou, is a guiding figure in the relationship. Also, Anan is so moving [crying emoji][crying emoji][crying emoji], highly recommended!!! (Even though the female lead is reborn, it's definitely worth watching!!!!)

17. 117 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 23.1kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    These historical romance novels are so good! There are childhood sweethearts, cousins, elaborate schemes, and even forceful acquisitions. I feel like I'm completely immersed in their world; I can almost see ancient ministers and emperors going to any lengths to win over their wives. [You see, think about it][You see, think about it][You see, think about it]

18. 118 夫 Madam, the Heir Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 夫人，世子他蓄谋已久 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple, sweet romance, childhood friends] (Complete! Originally titled The Lady, the Heir Apparent Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time) [Scheming, doting heir apparent VS beautiful, high-maintenance heir apparent’s wife] Lu Zhaozhao, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yunyang’s household, is adored by her parents and protected by her older siblings. She has grown up in comfort, with everything going her way. At sixteen, Lu Zhaozhao is a peerless beauty, and the thre 27.3kReads9.2Score3kShelves
19. 119 公 After the Princess Stopped Being Love-Struck, the Untouchable Beauty Panicked 公主不恋爱脑后，高岭之花他慌了 Bunny Tutu兔兔图图Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + noble princess falls for her aloof prince consort + married first, fell in love later + groveling for his wife] Xining fell in love with Xie Yuanjing at first sight and forced him to become her prince consort. She indulged and coaxed him day after day, convinced that if she gave him her whole heart, he would return her feelings. Her prince consort took a knife meant for her when an assassin attacked. Though he knew nothing of romance, he filled her courtyard wit 1.5kReads6.1Score100Shelves
20. 120 和 On the Day of Her Divorce, the Tragic Heroine Turned Around and Married the Tyrant 和离当天，虐文女主转身嫁暴君 Mu Xiaoyue木小玥Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama is now online: [A laid-back, lie-flat, black-hearted legitimate daughter X a crazed, gloomy, pure-hearted tyrant] [The other man wins her over] [Original title: The Day We Divorced, the Tragic Novel's Heroine Turned Around and Married the Tyrant] At the royal autumn hunt, Song Yaozhi argues with the woman her husband brought back from the borderlands. Song Yaozhi scolds her, saying she's nothing but a concubine. Just then, her husband, Xiao Ziqian, kicks the door open and points 41.4kReads9.1Score4.4kShelves
21. 121 抄 After the Confiscation, the Most Beautiful Woman Is Seized by a Powerful Minister 抄家后，第一美人被权臣强取豪夺 Yang Si Si杨姒姒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Male Lead and Vulnerable Female Lead + Obsessively Possessive Hero] A resilient, beautiful heroine versus a calculating, ruthless hero An imperial edict sends Chancellor Qing Heng to prison, where he dies by suicide, supposedly out of guilt. His entire family is executed, and his only daughter, Qing Yan, is forced into servitude and sent to the Entertainment Bureau. Those of servile status are made to serve and entertain others, as prostit 33.5kReads8.8Score4.5kShelves
22. 122 美 Born Bad, the Beauty Is Doted on Obsessively by the Gods 美人天生坏种，众神病态邀宠 Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance534k WordsCompleted Chu Weiliang was stunningly beautiful and a peerless cultivation vessel. She raised nine demon emperors who all had something wrong with them, and half the cultivation world had been linked to her in rumors. But she had always been fiercely independent and refused to live off her looks. That was, until she died and came back to life with a new master... Sword Lord Wen Shubai was handsome, of impeccable background, and fiercely protective of his own. He was also a patient and persuasive teacher. 8.3kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
23. 123 皇 The Emperor Only Wants to Share a Splendid Realm with His Empress 皇帝只想和皇后娘娘共享锦绣山河 Cheng Nuo橙诺Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted Qin Weimeng's grandfather was the reigning dynasty's chancellor and the emperor's mentor. Bearing the duty of staying by the emperor's side, she entered the imperial harem, determined to be a capable wife and a good empress. What she didn't know was that Emperor Yuwen Che wanted a wife who would share both hardship and joy with him, and that he had played a part in bringing her into the palace from the very beginning. 3.1kReads9.0Score207Shelves

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    Both of these are purely ancient-style novels, with gentle female leads and male leads who dote on them.

24. 124 国 The Duke's Daily Face-Slapping 国公爷的打脸日常 The Hotpot Hero Who Loves Spicy Strips爱吃辣条的火锅大侠Ancient Romance518k WordsCompleted Before the face-slapping: Xie Junzhi: Since you married me, the Duke’s mansion will see to it that you have everything you need. You’ll have everything a young madam should, but don’t even think about anything else. You Zijin: ... After the face-slapping: Xie Junzhi: My lady, you can’t possibly have no feelings for me at all. That’s not fair. You Zijin: ... A story about an aloof, untouchable man descending from his pedestal for love. I hope you enjoy it. 553Reads—Score108Shelves
25. 125 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Kidnap the Western Regions' Young Lord and Bring Him Back to the Central Plains 被拐后，我反拐西域少主回中原 Thousand Threads of Intrigue千丝戏Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Young lord of the Western Regions × Princess of Sheng'an] Ye Zhaoyu was born into the imperial family. She figured she'd surely been dealt the pampered darling's script in life, so she wisely decided to coast. But she never expected to take a wrong turn and be kidnapped to the Western Regions. By a stroke of bad luck, she was sent to the bed of a deranged young lord known as a demon's lair and a living Shura. She immediately switched into survival-and-escape mode, determined to flee back to the 8.8kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves

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    It's a great show, highly recommended! It's not a time-travel/reincarnation story.

26. 126 急 Urgent! The Regent Needs a Good-Luck Wedding! 急急急！要给摄政王冲喜啦！ Yan Yuanyuan言圆圆Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Animated comic adaptation now available] [Sweet romance + devoted husband + no angst + faithful couple + honest communication, no misunderstandings] Sweet and gentle princess consort vs. a regent who falls for her on his own Yan Mu was married off to the unconscious Regent in a marriage meant to bring him good luck. From then on, she gained a powerful weapon at her side. For the legitimate older sister who envied her: she flaunted her success and slapped her down at every turn! For the stepmoth 12kReads9.2Score869Shelves
27. 127 春 Chun Wanyi 春婉意 Bei Ye北耶Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Su Wanyi was the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Rites’ household, but a witch doctor’s words led to her being raised away from home for ten years. When she returned to the Minister’s household, she thought she could stay there for a while. But before half a month had passed, they had already found her a husband. She had to marry him whether she wanted to or not. With her future husband so powerful, all she could do was stay home and await the wedding. Wait a minute, haven’t I seen him so 260Reads6.9Score—Shelves
28. 128 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score108kShelves

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    Both are 9.7-rated historical romance novels. The protagonists don't have any transmigration or rebirth cheat codes, and they're not just mindless wish-fulfillment stories. The writing is delicate, with a subtle and enduring beauty.

29. 129 惊 A Stunning Beauty Captures Your Heart 惊鸿入君心 Ye Weishan野为衫Ancient Romance420k WordsCompleted [A Stunning, Self-Aware Noble Daughter VS A Proud, Love-Struck Heir Apparent with a Soft Heart and a Stubborn Tongue] [Reader's Guide: A sweet, angst-free romance + pure historical setting + both leads are each other's first and only + marriage before love + an opposites-attract couple + happy ending] ❀ Blurb One: Yun Lan was born into a prestigious family. Brilliantly beautiful, she was named the crown prince's future consort from an early age, and was set to enter the Eastern Palace as soon as 277Reads8.4Score100Shelves
30. 130 夫 After My Husband Died, the Unhinged Crown Prince Lured Me into the Eastern Palace! 夫君死后，疯批太子诱我入东宫！ Spring Comes to Lianjiang at Night连江夜入春Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Strong, gentle blind woman X crazed, brutal crown prince] Everyone knew that Wei Jingshen, the crown prince, was learned and cultured, but also cruel, brooding, and cold as ice. No one dared approach him. During an assassination attempt, he ended up in a mountain village, where a country doctor saved him. By chance, his eyes met those of his benefactor's wife. Her pupils were pitch-black, her gaze unfocused and empty. Wei Jingshen lowered his eyes, his expression indifferent. What a pity, she w 2.2kReads8.2Score183Shelves

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    These are the two books 🙄

31. 131 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 92kReads9.6Score12.3kShelves

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    Both are 9.7-Rated historical romance novels. The protagonists don't have any transmigration or rebirth cheat codes, and they're not just mindless wish-fulfillment stories. The writing is delicate, with a subtle and enduring beauty.

32. 132 从 From Wandering Outcast to Empress of Great Yan 从流浪废女到大燕女帝 Pudding Slightly Sweet布丁微甜Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted From Exiled Outcast to Empress of Great Yan tells the story of Zhang Ruoxi, the legitimate daughter of her family, who is framed by her half-sister Zhou Xinyi and her fiancé Wu Haoxuan. Accused of disobeying her elders and theft, she is sentenced to exile. Along the way, she suffers humiliation at the hands of the guards and attacks by her enemies. On the brink of death, she activates a comeback System and gains the Eye of Truth and supplies for survival. Trapped in the Northern Wasteland exile 177Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From the sinful girl to the founding empress, click on this book to read the heroine's struggle history.

33. 133 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.8kReads8.9Score1.9kShelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a pure ancient Chinese style story where the male and female leads pamper each other; a sweet and doting romance novel.

34. 134 小 The Adorable Little Princess, Doted on by Her General Again and Again 小公主美颠颠，大将军宠宠宠宠宠 Southeast Scenery东南形胜Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + no transmigration or rebirth + devoted couple and sweet romance + lighthearted comedy] [Deadpan-cute heroine VS young general hero] Nie Ju was the little princess the emperor had raised himself, and his most beloved child. One day, she had a stomachache and fainted in a side hall. In a daze, she saw a half-naked man and begged him for help, but he coldly refused. When she woke up, she found herself betrothed to Xie Xuan, the very same half-naked man. She protested vehe 3.4kReads9.1Score365Shelves

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    It's a pure classical Chinese novel, with no time travel or reincarnation elements. I personally found it exceptionally good and highly recommend it to everyone.

35. 135 深 Late Nights in the Deep Estate 深宅晚 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance742k WordsCompleted Her husband, Song Hemian, died young, leaving Jiang Wanyin alone in a desolate mansion, surrounded by endless gossip. Her late husband's younger brother, Song Heran, returns from afar. He is refined and handsome, yet reserved and inscrutable, treating her with a tenderness that constantly oversteps the bounds of propriety. As they spend their days together, Jiang Wanyin gradually realizes that this “younger brother-in-law” is nothing like the Song Heran her husband described, in either his habit 2.1kReads7.3Score201Shelves

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    The author writes very well; it would be an injustice if it didn't become popular! [Top Post]

36. 136 外 The Beloved Concubine 外室娇宠 Tan Yi檀意Ancient Romance494k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love + sweet romance + devoted affection + household and palace intrigue + the hero talks himself into falling in love] Everyone knew Cheng Yinyu was a peony fallen into a den of filth, dazzlingly beautiful and graceful, with nobles and aristocrats all vying for her attention. Who would have thought that on the day she came of age, Prince Qin, Gu Xingzhou, would beat everyone to her and make her his kept woman? To stay alive, she tread carefully, putting on a sho 3.6kReads8.9Score323Shelves

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    They're all really good, especially the last few books, and they even have high ratings! [Full of joy]

37. 137 兄 Elder Brother, You Mustn't 兄长不可 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted Shen Yanci is the envy of everyone in the capital: the refined and upright heir of the Shen family, with a bright future ahead. Yet his family also takes in Su Wanqing, an orphan girl with no one to rely on. An elder's words, "Raise her by your side and treat her as your own younger sister," become an invisible shackle between them. He watches her grow from a timid little girl into a graceful young woman, cherishing and protecting her at every turn. But as they spend day after day together, he d 4.5kReads8.1Score508Shelves
38. 138 小 Little Temptress, You Can't Escape! The Tyrant Is Obsessed with Me 小妖精逃不掉！暴君对我痴缠入骨 Round Little Egg圆滚滚蛋Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shen Suisui was an innocent, naive little fox. After the tyrant Xiao Chen brought her back to the palace, he would go mad if anyone so much as looked at her for a moment too long. When she came back to life, she found herself back at the time she first met Xiao Chen! She failed to escape and was brought back to the palace again. To break free from Xiao Chen’s control, Shen Suisui could only save herself by acting cute and sweet-talking him from time to time. “Xiao Chen, I l 15.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
39. 139 牡 Farewell to the Phoenix Throne on a Peony Couch 牡丹榻上辞凤阙 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted Shen Wanning had lived in the secluded depths of the Shen residence for as long as she could remember, growing up alongside her half-brother, Shen Huaijin, the chief grand secretary. He always treated her with the distance and severity of an elder brother, convinced she was the daughter of his father's mistress, hidden away in the household, a stain on the family's honor. It was only when the decree accusing the loyal of treason arrived that the truth behind the massacre of her military family w 28Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 140 病 The Yandere Prince Is Actually a Cat Lover 病娇王爷竟是猫控 Yan Zhi Mo He焉知墨阖Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing [Female assassin + devoted prince + reunion after a long separation + revenge + one-on-one romance + heroine’s growth] She’s the top catlike female assassin in the Great Liang, yet she keeps falling into the hands of her first love. Her assassination attempt fails. Instead, he erases her memories and forces her into a relationship with him, and she suddenly finds herself the Princess Consort of Prince Jing’an. But life as a princess consort isn’t easy either. The prince has a twisted older broth —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, no time travel or reincarnation, revenge plot, if you have a grudge, you will find a way to avenge it in this lifetime!

41. 141 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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    1. Pure historical romance! The female lead is a general's wife, and the male lead is a prince from an enemy country. The male lead has saved the female lead from danger three times. It's a very sweet and peaceful story. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Flying kisses] 2. Pure historical romance! The female lead is a palace maid serving the Empress Dowager, and the male lead is the Emperor. During their time together, the male lead constantly guides the female lead, provides her with protection, and teaches her how to navigate palace intrigue and climb the ranks! The writing is excellent!

42. 142 女 Matriarchy: The Phoenix's Arrival Before the Four Lords 女尊：凤临四君 Ning Qingxuan, Who Likes Geng Sai Niu喜欢更赛牛的宁清璇Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted Heroine: Xiao Zhiyue, beautiful, powerful, and tragic to the core The seventh princess of the Fenglin Dynasty. Her birth father died young, and her imperial mother despises her. She spent eighteen years in the Cold Palace with a face said to be a calamity to men. Everyone in the capital knows she's breathtakingly beautiful, yet so powerless that anyone can bully her. [Four Princes Consort Candidates Who Keep Trying to Outdo Each Other] 1. Shen Qingmo, the aloof Chief Councilor. Outwardly: "I obe 1.3kReads—Score116Shelves
43. 143 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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    The female protagonist is the legitimate daughter of a county princess, but she is not favored and suffers discrimination from her half-sister, as well as the annulment of her fiancé. Due to misfortune befalling her family, she flees to Youzhou with her mother, where she finds love. Her former fiancé is kidnapped by bandits on his way to pay respects to their ancestors and sold into slavery in Youzhou. Her half-sister is also kidnapped and sold into slavery in Youzhou during her exile. Coincidentally, the protagonist's family needs slaves, so her former fiancé and half-sister become their servants.

44. 144 大 The Dali Temple Vice Minister’s Two-Faced Husband 大理寺少卿的双面夫君 Yan Tan Qian Ye言覃浅野Ancient Romance492k WordsOngoing [A couple who start out hating each other and become truly devoted] [Mystery and deduction] [Historical romance] [Clever heroine] [Scheming hero] [The story opens with a political plotline] [The individual cases begin in Chapter Five] Cheng Wanrou, an Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, is married off by the emperor to Xiao Qingyuan, the Censor-in-Chief. Since they are pawns in the emperor's power struggle, they can't stand one another at first. Cheng Wanrou always assumes Xiao Q 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient-style novels encompass three elements: political intrigue, romance, and crime-solving.

45. 145 将 A Sickly Beauty Blooms in the General's Family 将门有朵病娇花 Irritable123暴躁123Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [A reckless young aristocrat vs. a frail beauty with little time left] Everyone in the capital knows that Shen Jinghong, the legitimate son of the Northern Guard General’s household, is a shameless wastrel. He gambles on cockfights and dog races, and never watches his tongue. Drunk in a teahouse, he once declared, “That sickly young lady from the Grand Tutor’s household wouldn’t last three years if I married her.” This forced General Shen himself to haul his son over to apologize. As for Fu Yuny 6.7kReads7.7Score712Shelves

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    (A spoiled young master vs. A delicate beauty with a short life) Everyone in the capital knew that Shen Jinghong, the eldest son of the General of the North, was a reckless and dissolute playboy. He was fond of cockfighting and dog racing, and spoke recklessly. In a teahouse, he drunkenly declared, "That sickly young lady from the Grand Tutor's family, if you marry her, she won't live past three years." Everyone thought the marriage was doomed. No one expected that a fleeting glimpse in Peach Blossom Village would leave the young man who had so vehemently declared, "I don't want a sickly girl," utterly captivated.

46. 146 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
47. 147 和 Heshen: Master of Power 和珅：权力的玩家 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical631k WordsCompleted As a miniature reflection of the power structure during the Qianlong era, Heshen's life was forever entangled in the shadow of absolute imperial authority and the deep-rooted ills of the bureaucracy. From a penniless orphan living under another's roof in Lvrou Hutong to rising to the center of power through his gift for languages and financial acumen, his ascent was shaped by both the banner system and the emperor's political machinations. He was once a capable official who cleaned up the Minist 5.3kReads8.7Score407Shelves

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    Historical figure biography "Heshen: A Player of Power" [heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart]

48. 148 报 The Heir Says You're a Frail Man! 报世子爷，她竟说你弱质男流！ Clouds Drift Deep into Dreams云深入梦Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Fantasy Setting, Traditional Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Mutual First Love + Childhood Sweethearts + Light and Satisfying] [Valiant Princess vs. Frail Young Lord] Everyone knew that Yan Suizhi, heir to Prince Yan of Nanfeng, had been a frail scholar since childhood: gentle and refined, with a delicate, almost feminine air. He had always been given to quoting the classics and repeating the teachings of Confucius. But when the girl he cherished nearly died in the war, he r 360Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A purely historical romance novel, the male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, and the female lead is heroic and decisive.

49. 149 宫 Willows Behind the Palace Walls 宫墙柳 Wu Yu吾玉Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted Lonely in an empty courtyard, spring is drawing to a close; pear blossoms carpet the ground, yet the door remains shut. With her most moving prose and wondrously clever ideas, the new queen of historical romance, Wu Yu, weaves one heartbreaking tale of palace love after another. From the heavens to the depths below, love alone endures! 19Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    [Adoration] Here comes a treasure trove of books! Pure ancient Chinese style! [Adoration] ✨No time travel, no rebirth, ancient romance, palace intrigue, and domestic power struggles—super good! [Sending Heart]

50. 150 枝 Zhi Ruyin 枝如吟 Ling Ling Ling Zhi灵灵灵芝Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted Fictional setting | Please note: The heroine's martial prowess is unknown, and she grows stronger to match her opponents. She fights ferocious beasts one-on-one, cuts down enemy spies, steps on the mastermind behind her family's tragedy, and slays an enemy prince with her own hands... Song Ruzhi found the badly wounded General Jiang Qinian in the mud and brought him home. As they spent day after day together, feelings blossomed between them. But fate had other plans. One night, a blaze lit up th 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a very atmospheric ancient romance novel, filled with mountain mists and rain, wildflowers and simple meals. I reread the early pastoral scenes repeatedly. The romance between the male and female protagonists develops slowly, without the flamboyance of love at first sight, but rather through the gradual accumulation of feelings built up over time. Unfortunately, this peaceful life is short-lived; disaster strikes, and their hometown is reduced to ashes. The female protagonist bids farewell to her simple past and embarks on an unknown journey, meeting kindred spirits along the way and witnessing the darkness of the world together. The story expands in scope as it progresses.

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