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. 201 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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   All three books are incredibly good. There's not much to say, just read them. The writing is unpretentious and simply super, super enjoyable.

2. 202 春 The Spring Breeze Blows Through Yumen Pass! 春风吹度玉门关！ Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted [They marry at the start + married life + sweet romance + native-born leads + mutually devoted] Gentle, tolerant, and magnanimous heroine & jealous, rough-around-the-edges puppy-dog hero The sixth year of the Zhending reign, spring. The old Duchess of Dingguo knelt before the Empress Dowager, asking for a marriage match for her grandson Yun Zheng, who was guarding the northwest. The emperor honored the Yun family’s generations of loyal service. Having also heard that the Cui family’s daughters 23.3kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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   The gentle and tolerant noblewoman Cui Linlang from the capital meets the jealous and rough-around-the-edges General Yun Zheng. They get married right at the beginning and begin their sweet married life. There are no misunderstandings or melodramatic plot twists, only a loyal and devoted male lead who pursues love relentlessly, his eyes and heart filled only with his wife, almost like a personal accessory. The family relationships are particularly heartwarming and healing; there are no malicious relatives, only the simple and warm atmosphere of everyday life. All the women in the book have names and careers; even the general is capable both on the battlefield and in needlework. [Masterpiece by Que Shi][Top Post][Learned it][Already hooked][Please follow]

3. 203 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 26.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves
4. 204 跛 The Gentle Wife of the Lame Young Scholar 跛腿小秀才的温柔妻 Still So Sleepy还是困啊Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book, Low-Key, Cozy Farming Story, No Golden Finger, Simple Everyday Life, Short Novel of 100,000 Words] * Lan Ruo transmigrates into a book and becomes a young scholar’s wife. The young scholar is injured in an accidental fall and becomes lame. He’s terribly shy and blushes whenever she teases him. She can’t help herself, always wanting to tease him and watch him turn red with embarrassment. Content warning: The pace is fairly quick because this is a short novel. 3.3kReads8.9Score288Shelves
5. 205 将 The General Doesn't Like Me 将军他不喜欢我 Rinse the Cups and Pour Another洗盏更酌Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] [Marriage first, love later, slow burn] [A delicate, adorable sweetheart x A cold and fierce man on the outside, but a possessive, jealous wife-spoiler on the inside] Ying Qi’an, raised in seclusion by her elder brother, is breathtakingly beautiful, gentle, and adorable. But because of political rivalries, she is hastily married off to the general Mu Xuanqing. General Mu Xuanqing is valiant in battle and as cold as ice. He married a woman he never wanted only to get revenge on he 1.5kReads8.6Score135Shelves
6. 206 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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   No time travel, no reincarnation, just genuine ancient Chinese style novels. The titles alone are evocative, truly amazing! [Sparrow's Masterpiece] There's a vengeful little princess 🆚 a cunning and sickly ninth prince 🌟 the Liu family, respected even by noble families and royalty 🌟 a spoiled and intelligent noblewoman 🆚 a sinister and eccentric prince 🌟 a gentle and insightful heroine 🆚 a beautiful, strong, tragic, noble, and powerful minister 🌟 a delicate and courageous little princess 🆚 a sinister and mad powerful minister… Every single one is wonderful, there's bound to be one you'll love! [Smirk]

7. 207 依 Drunk on Your Clothes 依衿醉 Qiqi, Who Loves Humpback Whales喜欢驼背鲸的七七Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted Lu Huai had imagined his future wife many times: gentle and charming, educated and reasonable, beautiful as a flower, and mild-tempered. But the woman before him was beautiful, at least. As for the rest... She was nowhere near educated and reasonable. She was fussy, quirky, and petty, and she even had a highly skilled maidservant at her side. After her parents died in battle, Zijin was determined to find a live-in son-in-law to carry on the Zhao family line. What? The emperor had arranged for 5.8kReads9.1Score685Shelves

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   Here are some recommendations: pure historical romance + sweet love stories

8. 208 抠 The Stingy Regent's Clumsy Little Wife Has Wasted Her Fortune Again 抠门摄政王的迷糊小娇妻又败家了 Su Jian苏见Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Princess Consort] A sweet, adorable, scatterbrained little princess consort × a domineering, scheming regent Su Yueya is absentminded, eats a lot, and spends money like water. Every month, she manages to eat through every last coin of her father's salary, much to the distress of the Su family. What happens next? Su Yueya sets her sights on the all-powerful regent. Who could have guessed the regent is stingy and broke? At least he's handsome and dotes on her. Su Yueya resolves 723Reads8.7Score101Shelves
9. 209 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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   No time travel, no reincarnation, just genuine ancient Chinese style novels. The titles alone are evocative, truly amazing! [Sparrow's Masterpiece] There's a vengeful little princess 🆚 a cunning and sickly ninth prince 🌟 the Liu family, respected even by noble families and royalty 🌟 a spoiled and intelligent noblewoman 🆚 a sinister and eccentric prince 🌟 a gentle and insightful heroine 🆚 a beautiful, strong, tragic, noble, and powerful minister 🌟 a delicate and courageous little princess 🆚 a sinister and mad powerful minister… Every single one is wonderful, there's bound to be one you'll love! 🤭

10. 210 战 The God of War Prince's Teary-Eyed Little Sweetheart 战神王爷的哭包小甜妻 Nine-Nine Prosperity九九发财Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Not a strong female lead story. If that’s not your thing, don’t read. This is just a lighthearted, funny, sweet romance with a devoted couple.] On their wedding night, a certain prince said tenderly, “From now on, I’m your husband, your one and only man, and the person you can rely on for the rest of your life. Understand?” “No, you’re not my only man,” Feng Baobao immediately replied with a shake of her head. The prince frowned, then watched the little crybaby count on her fingers. “I have Fat 984Reads9.2Score117Shelves
11. 211 青 My Childhood Sweetheart Is Hard to Win Over 青梅难哄 Let Me Sleep a Little Longer再让我睡一会Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted The Third Prince and Pei, the young lady of the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, had been childhood friends since they were little, always open and honest with each other. That is, until one day... The Third Prince, who used to take injuries and hardships in stride, insisted on being carried into the Zhen’an Marquis’s household, where he called out to Second Miss Pei, looking half-dead: “Wanw an, I feel awful...” Bodyguard: Who are you? Where’s our cold, distant, icy Third Prince? The Empress wanted 15.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
12. 212 桃 Peach Blossoms Topple the River and Mountains 桃花折江山 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted The TV drama Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the Mountains and Rivers, starring Liu Xueyi and Meng Ziyi. Zhao has a beauty named Taohua. Her fate is full of hardship, and she is married off to Wei far away. All she wants is to stay alive and climb her way up. Wei has a handsome chancellor who is ruthless and sharp-tongued, sweet on the surface but treacherous within. He cares nothing for anyone's life, so long as he gets what he wants. Taohua thinks everyone loves beautiful things. Surely he can't 395Reads9.0Score114Shelves
13. 213 春 Spring Robes in Disarray: Only to Unravel the Chancellor's Desires 春衫乱：只为奸臣解风情 Fish in the South City南城有鱼Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn to change fate + devoted husband + political intrigue and revenge. The heroine is gentle yet resilient, kind and perceptive. The hero is a noble, powerful minister, beautiful and tragic. Many foreshadowed clues and twists.] Lin Shu was a noble young lady from the capital, raised without ever having to lift a finger. When disaster struck the Lin family, Lin Shu became a government slave. She was put to washing and dyeing cloth in the Imperial Household Dep 12.1kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
14. 214 明 A Match Made by Proper Betrothal 明媒善娶 Dream Three Lifetimes梦三生Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted Shi Fake is a kind young woman determined to become a matchmaker. She has been arranging marriages for others since she was fifteen and has barely ever tasted failure. That is, until one day, Lu Chi, a newly arrived scholar in town, came to her to ask for her help finding a match... Never could she have imagined that this scholar would become the greatest disgrace of her career, one she would never live down. To wash away that disgrace, Miss Shi ended up putting herself on the line. 519Reads9.0Score101Shelves
15. 215 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after finishing! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a divine novel—likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Currently working on a draft][laughs]

16. 216 山 Spring Comes to the Mountain Woods 山木逢春 The Fly Doesn't Fly乌蝇不飞Ancient Romance263k WordsOngoing [Two formidable leads + court intrigue + kindred spirits + growing together + long live idealism] Censor Zhou Huaiyue is ordered to investigate a fire at the salt warehouse. A token belonging to the Fang family is found in the ashes. Armed with an imperial edict, he turns the Fang family’s estate upside down, determined to find the statue of an evil god rumored to be enshrined in their inner residence. He doesn’t find the statue. Instead, he brings out a young woman who seems detached in both 39Reads—Score135Shelves

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    A pure ancient Chinese style story, without melodramatic plot devices, overpowered plots, or any time-travel or rebirth-related cheat codes. The female lead is insightful, straightforward, and a technically gifted eccentric who has traveled extensively. The male lead is a noble young master from a prestigious family, well-read and knowledgeable. Their meeting is like a meeting of kindred spirits, surpassing countless encounters in the mortal world.

17. 217 皇 The Royal Family’s Cherished Daughter-in-Law: The Emperor and Empress Are Shipping Themselves 皇家宠媳：帝后嗑CP啦 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + no transmigration or rebirth + alternate history + one-on-one romance + sweet and doting + childhood sweethearts] [Gentle, resilient beauty VS cool, composed Crown Prince] Just three months after Mu Shuangyin's birth mother passed away, Chancellor Mu took a second wife. The new madam brought a son and a daughter into the household. They were said to be the Chancellor's children, and even more remarkably, the twins had been born ab 18.1kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves
18. 218 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
19. 219 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 871Reads—Score183Shelves
20. 220 嫁 Marrying the Imperial Tutor 嫁帝师 Changshanli长山里Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [When a Scheming Black-Bellied Type Meets a Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Type + Love and Hate + Soul Swap + Revenge, Traditional Historical Romance in an Imaginary Setting] Jiang Wanzhi first met Song Qingshi when she was fourteen. At sixteen, she became Mrs. Song. Everyone said she was lucky: a merchant’s daughter had married a top-scoring scholar. That is, until she died under mysterious circumstances on the very night Song Qingshi asked her for a divorce. When she awoke again, she 27.8kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves
21. 221 卿 You and the Sun and Moon 卿与日月 Mo Huan陌缓Ancient Romance654k WordsCompleted [Originally titled My Love, the Sun and Moon. Everyday life in an ancient setting + mutual salvation + seemingly delicate but inwardly strong heroine who grows over time + hero who still holds on to kindness and honor after falling from his position as a favored son of heaven] Wen Shining, the legitimate daughter of the Wen family, was confined to her home for sixteen years because of a curse claiming she would bring death to her parents and disaster upon her family. Fu Wenzhou, the second son o 56.2kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    Purely classical Chinese style, with themes of separation and broken mirrors that cannot be mended—all very thought-provoking. I highly recommend reading the first three.

22. 222 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves
23. 223 新 New Bao Qingtian Fan Fiction: The Fragrant Consort of Luoshen 新包青天同人：洛神香妃 Moonlight Gaze月潋凝眸Female-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing Bai Yutang x Original Female Lead She is the reincarnation of the celestial realm's narcissus flower goddess, with a pure and holy soul. She has no noble status, only a mysterious and extraordinary background. She cares for all under heaven, is high-minded, excels in both letters and arms, and brings blessings to all living beings. … An adaptation of The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants, beginning when Zhan Zhao receives the title “Imperial Cat” from 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure ancient Chinese setting, a crime-solving story set in Kaifeng Prefecture during the Northern Song Dynasty. It features episodic cases, ensemble casts, and a strong female lead. The female lead is the only daughter of Sun Ce/Pang Feiyan, the young master Bao Zheng. She is the reincarnation of the celestial narcissus goddess, but has no memories of her past life and is a completely mortal, a sweet, gentle, and adorable young female doctor.

24. 224 谁 Who Says I’m a Sickly Weakling? 谁说我是个病秧子 Author Zhong Xiaoqi作者钟小七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mutually faithful + scheming + fast-paced + no needless angst + feel-good story + no torturous romance] The two overlooked, pitiful youngest members of the Xie and Lu families marry each other in place of their unreliable older siblings. Lu Xuan thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Xie Miao, that could be interesting.” Xie Miao thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Lu Xuan, that could be a relief.” You can have any kind of brain you like, but absolutely do not develop a love-stru 14.4kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    Absolutely beautiful pure ancient style

25. 225 毒 The Poison Queen Gives Up, but the Mad Dog Emperor Insists on Spoiling Her 毒后摆烂，疯狗暴君偏要宠 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue] [Mutual Exploitation] [Psycho Push and Pull] [Fall from Grace] [Psycho] [Powerful Figures] [Tyrant] [Imperial Court] [High-Level Hunt] [Schemes] [Power Couple] [Wits and Will] Meng Zhiyuan was a notorious poison empress. After Emperor Xiao Qi personally destroyed her family, she was banished to the cold palace, left to await her death. Xiao Qi brought his new favorite before her and flaunted his favor, hoping to see jealousy and pain in her eyes. But Meng Zhiyuan didn't even loo 180Reads—Score112Shelves
26. 226 重 Reborn: I Flirted the Gloomy Regent into a Daze 重生后，阴鸷摄政王被我撩晕了 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted "Print edition available for preorder October 24 at 7 p.m.!" "Black Lotus Beauty of a Princess & the Grim, Ruthless Regent" [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Zhixian was the sharpest blade at the side of the Third Prince of Nanzhao, eliminating every obstacle in his bid for the throne. But on the day he was named crown prince, she met her end. "Zhixian, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Xuan Yuan Heng wiped t 32.9kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves
27. 227 皇 The Empress Is Fierce: She Loves the Empire, Not Palace Scheming 皇后很野，只爱江山不宫斗 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance451k WordsCompleted Political intrigue, historical romance, two strong leads, one-on-one romance, happy ending Both leads are highly skilled in combat and brilliant. They speak their minds, with no angst or melodrama. [Straight-laced, scheming emperor who can be either fierce or sweet x resilient and clever female general who never gives up] Ye Fubo is exceptionally gifted. Before turning eighteen, she is already a leading commander in the navy. But people are treacherous and the court is full of intrigue. A precio 942Reads9.1Score125Shelves
28. 228 替 Winning Favor for My Sister, the Stunning Widow Rises to Become a Consort 替妹固宠，绝色寡妇上位成妃 Praise Where You Return颂归处Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof widow x scheming prince; love at first sight; devoted romance] Xu Zhiqiao was driven out of Suichuan City by her husband’s family, accused of falsifying her birth date and bringing about her husband’s death. With no choice, she took her maid and sought refuge with her family, who had moved to the capital after her father’s promotion. Her parents’ favorite, her third younger sister, had become the concubine of the regent, who held all the power in the land. She enjoyed wealth and sta 369Reads7.4Score107Shelves

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    The female lead is a widow who remarries the regent. Because she had previously saved the male lead, she was adopted by his sister and became the regent's concubine. Later, her ex-husband died, and she was kicked out by her mother-in-law. Upon returning home, she was again forced into a relationship by her mother and sister to secure the regent's favor. By chance, she encountered the male lead again. After he ascended the throne, she was made a concubine and gave birth to two adorable children.

29. 229 夺 Steal Her Heart, Become the Mad Crown Prince's Captive 夺她诱心，沦为疯批太子掌中囚 Xiao Xiao Is Just Xiao Xiao萧萧就是萧萧Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted Completed! Mad, obsessive prince of an enemy kingdom + stunning, radiant daughter of a duke [Devoted to each other + taking by force + forced love + instant attraction + angst before sweetness + fleeing while pregnant + imprisonment + powerful male lead and weak female lead] Yun Chuning, the cherished pearl of the Duke of Xiyou, was already engaged to Fu Anche, the legitimate son of the prime minister. With her wedding fast approaching, Yun Chuning accidentally caught the eye of Yin Peiming, the 2.2kReads7.0Score122Shelves

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    Purely historical romance! Initially angsty, then showered with affection! Forced possession! Compulsory love!

30. 230 娇 The Sweetheart Falls Hard, and the Wild, Rugged Man Dotes on Her Until Her Legs Give Out 娇娇沦陷，野蛮糙汉宠到腿软 Spicy Hot Strips火辣的辣条Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Sweet romance + historical setting + married first, love later + cozy everyday life] The delicate, soft-spoken Ruan Xiang is bought by a burly man to be his wife. He’s a muscular, powerfully built butcher, and Ruan Xiang can only grimace, convinced her life is going to be miserable. Ruan Xiang: “Big brother, will I have to go kill pigs with you from now on?” Feng Yang gives her a disdainful glance. “With a build like yours, are you going to kill the pig, or is the pig going to kill 3.8kReads8.8Score362Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient Chinese romance story featuring a doting husband, sweet romance, and two virgins. The delicate and gentle Ruan Xiang is bought as a wife by a rough man, a butcher with a strong and muscular build. Ruan Xiang initially worries, thinking her life will be difficult. However, when she complains about the hard bed, he replaces it with a soft mattress; when she finds the food unappetizing, he learns to cook; when her feet hurt from walking, he carries her on his back. Life becomes wonderful.

31. 231 回 After Returning to the Capital, the Prince Won’t Stop Pursuing Me 回京后，王爷对我穷追不舍 Jie Chuan Weiqiu孑川未秋Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted [Bright and clever young lady × Noble War God Prince, Childhood Friends × Light Court Intrigue × Mutual Devotion × Made for Each Other × Sweet HE] A grand general grandfather who spends his golden years bird-watching, fishing, and slacking off; A clear-eyed, outspoken censor grandfather; A battle-hardened, burly duke father; A brilliant, high-ranking scholar brother, forever “sick with worry”; Gu Tinghe figures that with such a motley crew of relatives, she might as well join in the mischief. To 103Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure historical romance novel; both the male and female leads are completely native to ancient times. A seven-year reader guarantees it will get more and more addictive the more you read.

32. 232 替 I Took My Sister's Place in the Prince's Manor, and My Disabled Husband Fell for Me 替姐姐嫁进王府，残疾夫君沦陷了 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + historical romance + sweet, doting love story + putting scoundrels in their place + having a baby + both leads grow together] Jiang Xintang is the third daughter of the Marquis of Xuanping’s household. She has been unrivaled in beauty since childhood, but her father doesn’t care for her and her mother doesn’t love her. They cast her off to a country estate and leave her to fend for herself. Just after she comes of age, her parents suddenly seek her out and tell her to mar 11kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
33. 233 倚 Leaning on the Perilous Pavilion 倚危庭 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Just how hard is it to raise an outstanding young woman? That depends on who’s raising her. If an entire clan, or even a whole country, throws its support behind her, that’s another matter entirely. Ye Qingjiu is a woman with all sorts of jumbled memories and a knack for baffling people with her behavior. She thinks she’s clever, until she somehow gets married and finally realizes Li Tingye has been playing her all along... 6kReads9.4Score597Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese romance, and also joyful.

34. 234 葵 The Sunflower Princess’s Book of Delights 葵花郡主欢乐宝典 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Kuihua has a name as common as they come for a noble young lady, but her parents are both highborn and utterly unreliable. They raised her into a “green melon,” someone who speaks without thinking and invites gossip, and whose hopeless conduct makes marriage difficult. Yet, by a twist of fate, she wins herself a young husband, and so begins her delightful life of stirring up the capital and teasing young dandies before marriage, then making mischief with her in-laws and battling her mother- 1.9kReads9.5Score297Shelves

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    Pure ancient sayings, and joy

35. 235 小 The Sweet and Obedient Maid Has the Chaste Heir's Heart Racing 小通房又乖又软，禁欲世子心狂跳 Water, Clouds, and Mist水云雾Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [Both leads sexually inexperienced, household and palace intrigue, growing-up romance, arrogant young heir × clever maid who plays the pig to eat the tiger] In her fifth year at the marquis’s residence, Youli has risen from the lowest-ranked maid responsible for sweeping and cleaning to the most favored senior maid at the side of the heir of the Marquis of Yong’an. She has reached a small peak in her career as a servant. She is quite content with her life and dares not ask for much more. She pl 4kReads8.8Score358Shelves
36. 236 京 The Darling of the Capital Is Actually the Great General Who Guards the Nation 京城娇娇女，竟是镇国大将军 Jiu Min Ah九敏啊Ancient Romance337k WordsOngoing [A frail body with a general’s soul heroine vs. a cold, world-weary hero who seeks danger] [Strong heroine + mutual healing + secret identities + a touch of ensemble cast + a hint of the supernatural] After dying in battle, Shen Yu is reborn in the body of a frail young woman with a heart condition. A father who died in battle, a biased mother, a husband who demoted his wife to concubine, a younger sister plotting to seize her dowry, and a weak, helpless version of herself. Shen Yu resolves to b 181Reads—Score118Shelves

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    This is so beautiful!

37. 237 一 Only You, This Lifetime 一世唯尔 The Thick-Skinned Cat厚黑的猫Ancient Romance183k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the Fang family had a son named Fang Younian. He was rich and handsome, and the young ladies of the capital were practically breaking down the Fang family’s door to marry him. But him? He loved only a little swindler from Hat Alley. “Diao Yiyi, you’re the only one for me, Fang Younian. I’ll marry no one but you.” He was the emperor’s eldest son, born to a lowly palace maid who used to wash feet. As a result, he could only watch helplessly as his younger brother 1Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 238 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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    Purely ancient style, the female characters are all quite good, this is the third female-centric novel.

39. 239 菱 The Diamond Mirror: The General's Physician Daughter 菱花镜之将门医女 Eight Thousand Pomelos八千枚柚Ancient Romance185k WordsCompleted [Daughter of a Military Family + Unfavored Prince + Jianghu Assassin + HE] A carefree prince: listening to stories, drinking tea, and wandering about. A daughter of a military family: frail and worried about finding a husband, she opens a medical clinic and travels far and wide. A chance encounter, truth and lies intertwined; a conspiracy, with every step carefully planned. 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The character design is good. [A general's daughter + an unfavored prince + a assassin + happy ending] A carefree prince listens to storytelling, drinks tea, and strolls around; a general's daughter, sickly and worried about marriage, opens a clinic and travels the world. An encounter, truth and falsehood intertwined; a conspiracy, meticulously planned step by step.

40. 240 亡 After My Kingdom Fell, I Tamed the Tyrant with Sweet Talk 亡国后，我靠撒娇驯服暴君 Sending My Thoughts to the Vast Sea沧海寄怀Ancient Romance346k WordsOngoing She was a tribute consort sent by a fallen kingdom. In front of everyone, the new emperor coolly remarked, "She's nothing but a plaything." They laughed at her, certain she would wither away in the depths of the palace. Little did they know that every night she clung to his imperial robes and whispered, "Your Majesty, I'm cold..." Later, courtiers were stunned to see the tyrant himself peel grapes and feed them to her, softly coaxing, "Good girl, try one more." In the deathly silence of the hall —Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    The contrast between Xiao Che's initial insult of calling her a plaything and his subsequent act of personally peeling grapes and feeding her is incredibly touching! The cold-blooded emperor's tenderness is reserved solely for her; this exclusive affection is truly captivating and makes one's lips curl into a smile.

41. 241 山 Beauty and Strategy in a Land of Rivers and Mountains 山河美人谋 Moonset月落Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Proud young lady who always gets even vs. frail, scheming Ninth Prince] Her fiancé was a total jerk, and he was planning to kill her to keep her quiet. Ye Jiao decided to strike first and find a scapegoat while she was at it. She thought the scapegoat would be a transparent, sickly “living corpse,” but rumors were misleading. He was clearly a two-faced, deeply cunning Ninth Prince. After Ye Jiao used the Ninth Prince’s name to punish her scumbag fiancé, Li Ce, the real Ninth Prince: “Miss, I be 18.3kReads9.5Score2.5kShelves

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    The structure is bold, the writing style is gentle and flowing, and it has a classic charm.

42. 242 四 The Legend of the Four Barbarians' Script Translators 1: The Female Official 四夷译字传奇1（又名：女官） Little Fox Ruwei小狐濡尾Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted [The First Female Court Translator VS the Devoted Great General. A historical romance masterpiece by Xiao Hu Ru Wei. Watch the heroine become a respected translator and diplomat after joining the Four Barbarians Bureau: she travels to Fusang, translates state documents, performs diplomatic rites, and designs cannons!] From birth, Zuo Junzhi was surrounded by dazzling prestige: her father was the son of the Left Chancellor, and her mother was a princess of Usi Zang and queen of Gaochang. Yet bene 176Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    A pure ancient Chinese style story, featuring one woman and three men. The female lead goes from extravagance to frugality, disguises herself as a man, and rises to prominence through storytelling and folk arts (not really). Her character is incredibly well-developed. The three male characters are also quite distinctive. I heard many people guessed the male lead wrong, haha.

43. 243 我 I Am the Puppet Emperor 我是傀儡皇帝 Ming Han明菡Historical10k WordsCompleted I Am the Puppet Emperor 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't like writing time-travel stories!

44. 244 挨 Just Stay by Her Side 挨着她就好 Ming Han明菡Historical8k WordsCompleted Just Stay by Her Side 19Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 245 灿 Brilliant as a Star Cloud 灿若星云 Gentle, Lingering Smile浅笑悠扬Ancient Romance172k WordsOngoing [A Strong Sense of Right and Wrong] + [A Very Sweet Story] + [Sincere Romance] + [Frustrating Yet Inspiring] + [Unwilling to be bound too soon by the chains of convention to one small corner of the world, she makes plans with her childhood sweetheart to venture into the martial world. Instead, she misses the man she is betrothed to and meets a chivalrou —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure historical romance novel. There's no time travel, no cheat codes, and it's not a reincarnation story. The female lead is a genuine ancient person living in a frontier region. She has a relatively free life and isn't your typical well-bred young lady.

46. 246 被 Forced to Become a Lucky Bride, I Became the Tyrannical Prince’s Darling 被迫冲喜后，成了暴戾王爷掌中娇 The Moon Behind Spring Mountains春山负月Ancient Romance803k WordsCompleted [Mad Dog Prince x Sweet Beauty, married first and fell in love later + doting husband + both are pure + face-slapping power fantasy] Shen Youying's father and brothers are falsely accused of treason. The Shen family falls into ruin overnight, and everyone keeps their distance. Even the Lu family, who had arranged a marriage with her long ago, can't wait to break off the engagement. On the day the betrothal gifts are to be exchanged, her fiance doesn't show up. Instead, a eunuch from the palace a 4.7kReads9.0Score656Shelves

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    A mad dog prince meets a delicate beauty. The Shen family, embroiled in a crisis after their father and brothers are falsely accused of treason, is shunned by everyone, even the Lu family, whose engagement was arranged long ago, hastily cancels it. However, an imperial decree bestows marriage upon Shen Youying and the Prince of Qin.

47. 247 我 My Princess Consort Is a Little Lucky Star 我的王妃是小福星 Ming Han明菡Historical10k WordsCompleted My Princess Consort Is a Little Lucky Star 1Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 248 白 Madam White Snake Livestreams Her Transmigration Through Leifeng Pagoda 白娘子直播穿越雷峰塔 Nurturing Heart Cottage育心小筑Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [System + quick transmigration + livestream] During a livestream, psychologist Bai Su is sucked into the thousand-year-old digital prison inside Leifeng Pagoda. She's forced to become Bai Suzhen, dispel Bai Suzhen's obsession, and complete the trials of Leifeng Pagoda? And the worst part is, the whole thing is being livestreamed across the stars! “What? There's a System? And I can earn points to exchange for spells...” See how Bai Su rakes in comments, likes, and tips in her livestream to compl 19Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Why bother with what you wear? Let's read some authentic ancient Chinese novels!

49. 249 哄 A Guide to Winning Her Heart 哄娇记 Ru Wu如唔Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted Loyal, cold-blooded, ruthless yet secretly tender Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard × Delicate, spoiled, proud and soft-hearted princess Everyone in the capital calls him the Living King of Hell. She fears him and even despises his bloodshed, keeping as far away from him as she can. But when the palace walls crumble, she can no longer see the road ahead or read people’s hearts. He tells her, “Your Highness, trust me.” As they flee for their lives, he becomes her rock. She asks him, “Xia 241Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A pure historical romance, no time travel or reincarnation, a princess versus a member of the Imperial Guard. Unlike the typical system-driven, fast-paced novels, this book has a gentle, gradual charm. The male lead's unwavering love teaches her to be strong, brave, and to protect herself—this kind of affection is so touching! The male lead only has eyes for the little princess, and their interactions along the way are incredibly sweet. Mutual unrequited love and mutual redemption!

50. 250 狗 You Pathetic Dog Emperor 狗皇帝，真没出息 Ming Han明菡10k WordsCompleted You useless emperor! Have some self-respect! 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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