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. 301 贵 The Noble Consort Has Negative Affection for Me 贵妃对朕负好感度 Sleepyhead Who Won't Sleep睡睡不睡觉Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [System] [A Little Palace Intrigue] [Devoted to Each Other] Su Rongyi is the Imperial Consort in the palace, and her father is the Great Min's top-ranked general, commanding an army of six hundred thousand. Ever since she was little, Su Rongyi has known that her family is a grave concern to the emperor, and that the Su daughters are destined to enter the palace. To put the emperor at ease, Su Rongyi doesn't mind playing the part of a woman deeply in love with him. But lately, the emperor has bee 3kReads8.2Score264Shelves

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   Ancient Romance, Palace Intrigue, Domestic Strife, and Exclusive Pampering System (Low rating because ratings are newly released; they will increase as more people rate them) [System includes some palace intrigue, 10 pure characters] Su Rongyi is a noble concubine in the palace, and her father is a first-rank general of the Great Min Dynasty, commanding 600,000 troops. From a young age, Su Rongyi knew that her family was a major threat to the emperor, and that the daughter of the Su family would inevitably enter the palace. To lower the emperor's guard, Su Rongyi didn't mind playing the role of a devoted lover. However, recently the emperor has become increasingly strange. Today he accompanies her to admire flowers, tomorrow he accompanies her hunting, picnicking, flying kites... Su Rongyi began to suspect that the emperor had some kind of conspiracy, until one day she saw a storybook about a young man pursuing a young woman. How could this be exactly the same as the emperor's? Everyone in the capital knows that the noble concubine Su Rongyi is deeply in love with the current emperor, Xie Lingchuan. Xie Lingchuan himself firmly believes this. Until one day, Xie Lingchuan is bound to a strategy system, his target is the noble concubine Su, and his favorability decreases by 160. Xie Lingchuan: "?"

2. 302 医 The Beautiful Doctor Who Masters Both Medicine and Poison: My General Is Under My Protection 医毒双绝俏佳人，我的将军我罩着 Sailamuyun赛拉慕蒽Ancient Romance267k WordsOngoing Sweet romance + comedy + historical setting + satisfying revenge The undefeated general who guards the nation is drugged by a traitor and, while unconscious, is found by a sweet, delicate young woman. Thinking of the subordinates who died a tragic death, the general is consumed by rage. But the young woman brings him back from the brink with just a few quick moves. She turns out to be a top-tier doctor! As she travels down the mountain with the general, she uses her exceptional medical skills a 7Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   This is the one! [Kiss][Kiss] My current favorite! A super hilarious historical romance! You think she's frivolous? No! Her values ​​are impeccable! You think she's very proper? She's also a bit eccentric! The general is extremely virtuous! Sweet and doting!

3. 303 太 The Crown Princess's Loyal Hound of a Shadow Guard 太女的忠犬暗卫 Snail蜗牛Ancient Romance93k WordsCompleted [Beautiful Crown Princess vs. Devoted, Virtuous Guard] [Sweet romance + mutual devotion + mutual healing + one-on-one, both pure] Mo Shou is Xie Sicun's shield and her blade. At her command, he would gladly give his life. He is so obedient, so well-behaved, and asks only that she look his way a little more often and praise him now and then... When he hears that Xie Sicun is choosing a bedchamber companion, Mo Shou would rather be dead. He never imagined she would ask him, “A-Shou, do you want me 1.7kReads9.3Score192Shelves

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   They are all ancient Chinese romance novels, and some are even a bit erotic.

4. 304 疯 Are You Crazy? Who Wants to Be a Virtuous Wife? 疯了吧！谁要当贤妻啊 Lionheart狮子心Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Scheming, villainous-lotus heroine + love after marriage + household intrigue + both leads are each other's first and only] Lin Rongwan was a lowly concubine-born daughter. Her stepmother treated her poorly, and despite her beauty and excellent character, her low status kept her from finding a good match. Just before she was to be married off to a violent widower, the heir to the Duke of Cheng's title came to ask for her hand, even though she was only a concubine-born daughter. Cheng Wangzhi wa 1.5kReads8.2Score140Shelves

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   The female lead is a concubine's daughter, and the male lead is the heir of a duke's mansion. He marries her because his first love, the "white moonlight" (a term for someone who is unattainable in love), suffered a family tragedy. The "white moonlight" was rescued from a brothel by the male lead and raised in his home. However, the female lead is very ambitious and seizes every opportunity to win the male lead's heart, successfully rising in status. At the beginning, the male lead tells the female lead, "The woman I love is too lowly to be my legal wife. Due to pressure from my elders, I must marry a concubine's daughter from a humble family." "That's why I married you." Later, he completely changes his mind, haha!

5. 305 他 He Said He’d Conquer the Realm for Me to Play Chess 他说打天下给我下棋玩儿 Xin Hehe欣合和Ancient Romance100k WordsOngoing When they first met, Wu Donghan was a serving girl at the busiest tavern in the capital, while Cen Yiqiu was a brilliant young general who had conquered several commanderies and returned triumphantly to court. She wanted to use him to save her closest friend, and he wanted to use her to investigate a murder. Neither expected their encounter to become a lifelong bond of love and salvation. The pieces of the game slowly come to light. The lowly serving girl turns out to be hiding a world-shaking s —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead appears to be obedient and gentle, with her eyebrows lowered and eyes lowered, but she actually enjoys subtly criticizing people. Fortunately, the male lead is also quite domineering, so she doesn't suffer a major verbal loss.

6. 306 三 Three Feet of Spring 三尺春【王嘉懋、李十七主演 短剧同名原著小说热播中！！！】 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted The captivating beauty Li Shuwan, whose background is shrouded in mystery × the aloof, proud General Li Fengyuan, hard-mouthed but soft-hearted Ancient romance + premium novel + one-on-one romance + both leads' first love + sweet romance + mutual devotion + palace intrigue + simmering tension + secret crush + age gap + reunion after years apart When she was seven, Li Shuwan was brought back from the countryside to the General's Mansion, becoming Li Fengyuan's relative in name only. Knowing her 21.4kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves
7. 307 复 On My Path to Revenge, the Prince Keeps Asking to Become Sworn Brothers 复仇路上，王爷追着要和我拜把子 Flowery Pufferfish花花河豚Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted [Kind, healing angel of a male lead + ruthless, calculating heroine who plots against the world + both leads are each other’s first and only + beautiful, powerful, and tragic] Until the age of seven, she was the most cherished princess in her tribe and its only royal heir. All she had to do was come of age, marry a consort, and become queen. But someone coveted the tribe’s treasured jade. In a single day, her people were wiped out. Her parents and relatives were murdered, and not one of the more —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Purely ancient Chinese style, no time travel or reincarnation, planned to end at 300,000 words, currently 15 chapters have been updated. Regardless, my protagonist deserves a perfect ending. Strong female lead, intrigue and power struggles... I feel like I should submit this to a male-oriented novel, I don't understand.

8. 308 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Grand Secretary Finally Got a Clue 赐婚后，首辅大人开窍了 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the legitimate daughter of Imperial Censor Qiao was frail and could be knocked over by a breeze. Yet the emperor betrothed her to Mu Shijing, the Chief Grand Secretary, who stood second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Mu Shijing was the man who had shattered the dreams of countless young ladies in the capital, and on top of that, he had paid a fine for staying unmarried for two years in a row, making him the capital's most eligible bachelor. When th 5.6kReads8.8Score723Shelves

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   Everyone in the capital knew that the eldest daughter of the Imperial Censor was frail and sickly, easily blown away by a gust of wind. Yet, the Emperor had betrothed her to the Grand Secretary, Mu Shijing, a man second only to the Emperor, a "devil's nightmare" who shattered the dreams of countless young ladies in the capital! They had all already paid their fines two or three years ago! Everyone was waiting to see the girl make a fool of herself, even he was waiting for her to die so he could regain his freedom. But when he turned around, he saw her nimbly climbing a tree! ~~~[Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

9. 309 落 [Falling Blossoms Know My Heart] 【落花知我意】 LycheeMQ荔枝MQAncient Romance73k WordsCompleted [Devoted Prince x Noblewoman] [Historical Romance Tragedy | Childhood Sweethearts, Bad Ending | Court Intrigue and Palace Schemes] Princess Jialing Shen Wan is the cherished jewel of the Shen family. As children, they caught fish together on spring days and gathered around the stove to boil snow on winter nights. Within the palace walls, she and Song Jinghan vowed to spend their lives together. But then the winds of fate shifted. Her cousin, who had returned after years away, stirred up trouble 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended! It's entirely set in ancient times. Although the female lead initially feels the male lead forced her into marriage, she later understands his feelings, and their relationship grows stronger. [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

10. 310 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 8.9kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    The first book is a lighthearted comedy with no time travel or reincarnation elements, and the genre is quite novel. I especially love the emperor stories; they're very interesting, and the characters are well-developed. The second book also has a good genre, a short story. The third book, about palace intrigue and rising to power, is my favorite.

11. 311 战 The God of War Prince's Sweet Young Wife 战神王爷的小娇妻 Shi Shuyi诗书一Ancient Romance638k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no rebirth or transmigration] [One couple, both devoted only to each other + marriage before love + mutual trust + doting husband + children later on] A royal decree turns the mute Zhou Qinxue from the future crown princess into the Princess Consort of Prince Ning. On their wedding night, Prince Ning leads his troops into battle, and Dowager Consort Qin sends her straight to a remote corner of the estate. When Prince Ning returns from war, the first thing he does is 350Reads7.5Score101Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, no time travel or reincarnation. Arranged marriage leading to love, both leads are virgins with no angst. The male lead is incredibly powerful, and the female lead is intelligent and decisive. The male and female leads trust each other completely, with no melodramatic misunderstandings.

12. 312 娘 The Empress Is Otherworldly and Alluring: The Emperor's Exclusive Favorite 娘娘又仙又撩：陛下椒房独宠 Clouds Rise to the Ninth Heaven云出九霄Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted [Not a first-love-only pairing; the heroine is no saint; the emperor favors her exclusively in the middle and later stages; fluffy, brainless sweet romance; silly and lighthearted, read with caution] Everyone says that a highborn legitimate daughter who enters the palace is doomed to a bad end, but Pei Jinyan refuses to believe it. Besides, she was once the emperor’s favorite consort in her previous life. She simply ruined a winning hand through her own arrogance and capriciousness. She gave bir 7.6kReads9.2Score871Shelves

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    Everyone says that daughters of high-ranking families who enter the palace never have a good ending, but Pei Jinyan refuses to believe it. Reborn, she's determined to enter the palace again, not only to become a favored concubine, but also the emperor's most beloved.

13. 313 边 The Little Tailor on the Frontier 边疆小裁缝 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Marriage & Romance36k WordsCompleted The Little Tailor on the Frontier 165Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese style, no time travel, short and completed!

14. 314 春 Spring Blossoms Never Return 春华不归 Moonlight Pale as Frost月白如霜Ancient Romance115k WordsCompleted I must have told you I loved you hundreds of years ago. But you forgot, and I never remembered., “Lovers Who Missed Each Other” Years of companionship made him take her for granted. He was so sure she would always be there waiting for him that he went about his own business, treating her with indifference, because she was always there. Her heart finally went cold, and she left. Even the most precious thing seems ordinary once you have it. Only after losing it do you realize what it meant. He 388Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    This one! I've recommended it four times in five minutes! I feel like I've used up all the recommendations I could ever give in my life, so I'm at a loss for words. This book is slightly angsty, but there's no female lead! It's super good!

15. 315 仵 The Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 仵作娘子采茶记 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted A Coroner's Wife's Tea-Picking Journal 73Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 316 又 Snow on the Lake, Once Again 又见湖中雪 Qian Qianxi千千汐Ancient Romance95k WordsOngoing That year, the snow fell heavily. In the lakeside pavilion, surrounded by snow as far as the eye could see, your red figure entered my sight. From that moment on, that splash of color was destined to bind us together. -- The Fifth Prince is unruly and violent, yet Shen Yanfei has been betrothed to him. What should she do? Fake her death! And so she transformed herself. When she returned, she was now a young general admired by everyone, with more and more young women batting their eyelashes at he —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure ancient romance novel. The female lead fakes her death to escape an arranged marriage, disguises herself as a man, and returns as a highly respected general. She meets the male lead by chance. Amidst turmoil and a broken nation, watch how they turn the tide...

17. 317 武 Martial World, Don't Bully Me: I Have a Demon Blade 武侠，休要欺负我，我有一把魔刀 Huang Xiaozhao0黄小招0Martial Arts216k WordsOngoing The martial world was never a place for settling scores with satisfying vengeance. It was a place filled with deceit, coldness, and hurt... Yan Xiaoxiang watched his family home destroyed and his loved ones die with his own eyes. His young heart was burdened with the pain of the world. A demonic blade fell into his hands. It could kill, and it could ensnare the mind... In the end, he chose to kill! 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves

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    This book has a very classical style.

18. 318 庶 The Concubine-Born Daughter’s Mismatched Marriage 庶女的错位姻缘 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted The Concubine-Born Daughter’s Ill-Fated Match 171Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 319 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 117.8kReads9.6Score13.7kShelves

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    Wise men don't fall in love. No time travel, no reincarnation, just pure ancient Chinese romance. And it's written by a male writer who claims to have the wildest writing style in the entire Tomato (a popular Chinese online literature platform). Go for it, ladies!

20. 320 命 The Fate-Matching Division 命理配平分部 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物58k WordsCompleted Fate-Matching Division 5Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 321 宫 Palace of Joy 宫阙欢 Every Year, Thinking of Year After Year年年念年年年年Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete.) Keli Yete Jinghuan entered the palace through the selection, with neither stunning beauty nor a powerful family behind her. She wanted only to live in peace. Unfortunately, the palace was full of strife, and peace was impossible. Jinghuan stumbled through her growing years until she found her footing in the palace. Before she knew it, she had won the emperor's heart and given him her own. An emperor, supreme above all, is always alone. He was not especially unique; 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure Qing Dynasty palace intrigue novel. There's no time travel, no rebirth, no system—everything flows naturally and smoothly. If you like this kind of story, don't miss it! Check it out!

22. 322 婢 The Enchanting Maid Who Lured a Monk into the Mortal World 婢子妖媚，缠诱佛子入红尘 Jiu Zhi九枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novels. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 851Reads6.5Score101Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel, neither time-travel nor reincarnation-themed. The female lead is a genuine ancient person, and the male lead was originally a war king who was tricked by the crown prince and converted to Buddhism out of guilt. The female lead was sent by the crown prince as a pawn to seduce the Buddhist monk back into the secular world. Initially, the male lead stubbornly denies his feelings, but later embarks on a tumultuous journey of pursuing his lover. Importantly, the author's writing is quite good; you won't regret reading it.

23. 323 回 Looking Back, I See the Azure Clouds 回首见青云 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance46k WordsCompleted Looking Back, I See Blue Skies 38Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 324 从 If You Will, From This Day On, Be My Prince Regent 从今若许摄政王 Zhao Xi Yu照夕雨Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted She was born with a face that captivated everyone, attracting both the emperor, the supreme ruler, and the regent, a man whose power stood above all others. She later became the emperor's concubine, while the all-powerful regent repeatedly made exceptions for her! She never expected the emperor to issue an imperial decree giving his own concubine to the regent! Life in the prince's residence was far from peaceful. After being framed, she met Jiang Chen, an imperial merchant. Once they struck a d 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can take a look at this one.

25. 325 此 This Game Was Set Up for You 此局为卿设 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Marriage & Romance65k WordsCompleted This Trap Was Set for You 7Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 326 帝 The Emperor's Ambition 帝王业 The Dream Speaker寐语者Ancient Romance367k WordsCompleted The original novel for the television series The Rebel Princess, starring Zhang Ziyi. A thousand miles of blood mark the road to the throne; holding hands for half a lifetime, a beauty brings ruin. She is the daughter the Langya Wang family is proud of, the deepest love of a great ruler, and the power behind the founding of a dynasty. She is a traitor to the aristocratic clans and the last protector of her family, a sinner who brought down the imperial house and an adviser who helped two emperor 947Reads9.5Score143Shelves

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    Wang Xuan and Xiao Qi are a love story that will forever remain unfulfilled.

27. 327 帝 The Emperor and Empress’s Plan: My Empress Is Still Too Young 帝后攻略：朕的皇后还太小 Cute My Foot萌个鬼Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted “Oh no, a ten-year-old has ascended the throne!” Rumors spread through the streets without end... “Even worse, the emperor has married a queen!” The people were even more abuzz. Their otherwise uneventful lives now had another juicy bit of gossip to chew over after dinner. Feng Qingqian had more to do than sit high on the throne as an all-powerful new emperor. More importantly, she had to raise her queen. Frowning as she held the self-written Guide to Raising a Queen, she wondered: Why wasn't th 2.4kReads9.1Score351Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by low ratings

28. 328 夏 A Few Things About Xiayang 夏阳二三事 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted [Short Story Collection] Every protagonist in this book is named Xia Yang. Each Xia Yang is a different character with a different life. Come read a few stories about Xia Yang. This is a collection of short stories set in ancient times. If you like it, welcome aboard; if not, no worries. Kisses~ [All stories are purely fictional] 33Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 329 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 125.4kReads9.6Score17kShelves

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    😘😘A collection of ancient Chinese palace intrigue stories rated 9.5 or higher🥰Top 1: The female lead, An Jiu, transmigrates into the body of a lowly palace maid who dreams of sleeping with the emperor, and can even hear the tyrant's thoughts. One day, An Jiu takes a pastry, and the emperor coldly remarks: 'Is this palace maid possessed by a starving ghost? Eating so much, and it's even my favorite peach blossom pastry…' An Jiu: 'You don't like peaches, so why do you love peach blossom pastry???'

30. 330 侯 The Marquis's Precious Little Bird 侯门贵雀儿 Out the East Gate出其东门Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Shen Min may be a maid, but as the chief maid to the Old Madam of the Duke of Ying’s residence, she grew up surrounded by wealth and luxury, treated like a young lady from a noble household. Favored by her mistress, she not only received a generous dowry but also set up businesses of her own. She planned to find a devoted husband and carry on with her quiet life. But the heir to the Earl’s household, her childhood sweetheart, wouldn’t let that happen. He swept her into his arms... “I’ve gone to 118Reads7.3Score168Shelves
31. 331 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 41.5kReads9.6Score5.9kShelves

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    1. Similar to "Empresses in the Palace," this female-centric palace drama also incorporates rebirth and time-travel elements. It's incredibly exciting, with all characters possessing high intelligence, and the plot is exceptionally rich! 2. A particularly good ancient romance novel where the male and female leads are both intelligent and emotionally intelligent. Reading this will make you regret it!

32. 332 纯 The Pure-Hearted Assassin Is Both Dotting and Flirtatious 纯情杀手他又宠又撩 Begonias of Kunming Mountain昆明山的海棠Ancient Romance175k WordsCompleted [Both virgins + one-on-one romance] A delicate, sheltered heiress vs. a cold-blooded assassin who loves money She was the darling of Jinling City, a peerless beauty admired by all. He was a powerful, aloof, and mysterious assassin. After an accident left the young woman plunging down a cliff, she never expected that the condition set by the cold-hearted, ruthless assassin reputed to be the strongest in the martial world would be... that she belong to him! 697Reads8.6Score102Shelves

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    A pure classical Chinese story featuring a weak and adorable young lady and a martial arts assassin—a unique character design.

33. 333 病 The Yandere Chief Minister Has Been Plotting for Ages. Sister-in-Law, You Must Remarry! 病娇首辅蓄谋已久，嫂嫂要改嫁！ Yu You鹬尤Ancient Romance127k WordsOngoing (Both leads are each other’s only love + 1v1 romance + years of secret love + yandere) Zhu An only wanted to marry her childhood sweetheart, support him, raise their children, and then inherit her father’s medical clinic, living a quiet life of her own. But unexpected tragedy struck. Her father was poisoned to death, her childhood sweetheart met a brutal end, and his father also died horribly. To repay the Gu family for caring for her over the years, Zhu An married into their household without h 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! The female lead and the male lead's brother are childhood sweethearts who grew up together and like each other, but the male lead has a secret crush on the female lead. The author's writing is superb; I was so engrossed in reading it late at night that I was pounding my bed in frustration!

34. 334 玲 The Exquisite Stratagem 玲珑策 The Breeze Brushes Three Harbors清风拂三港Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted Modern business magnate Shen Weixi dies in an unexpected plane crash, and her soul transmigrates to the fictional Great Qian dynasty, where she becomes an illegitimate daughter in the Vice Minister of Personnel's household, scorned and ignored by everyone. When she wakes, she faces a dilapidated courtyard, a spiteful stepmother, an arrogant legitimate elder sister, and an indifferent father. But how could a soul from the modern world meekly submit to fate? She conceals her abilities and quietly 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Cousin, the setting is that the prime minister is aloof and the emperor holds military power. The three male protagonists are vying for the female protagonist. In the end, who will win her heart?

35. 335 玉 Yu Wujiao 玉无娇 Cherry Red樱桃红Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + clear-headed heroine + high intelligence and emotional intelligence + not an only-one relationship + no System or portable space + a heroine who grows over time (not a wish-fulfillment story), not blinded by love. After her parents and younger sister are brutally killed, Jiang Yuxin, daughter of a convicted minister, realizes that becoming a favored consort is the only way to change things. At nineteen, the emperor is at an age when he falls easily. He falls for one woman afte 281Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend these two books! Both heroines rise from humble beginnings to the top! They're both skilled at flirting and scheming, capable in the court and in the emperor's bedchamber, handling all the romantic gestures with ease. You definitely won't regret reading them, especially the first one.

36. 336 探 The Flower-Seeking Scholar’s Princess-Consort Remarries 探花郎驸马的原配娇娘改嫁了 Clear Breeze in the Grove林苑清风Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted [Everyone Is a Native of This World; Neither Lead Has Transmigrated or Been Reborn] Liang Xuntang supported Yang Qingyi's studies for five years and was willing to help him succeed, never expecting that after passing the imperial exam at the top of the list, his first act would be to kill his beloved. Literally. As the wife who stood in the way of her third-place scholar husband's romantic prospects, Liang Xuntang is trembling with fear. She travels to the capital to ask for a divorce, but her h 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Story Synopsis: It's better to bring good fortune to yourself than to bring good fortune to your husband. Character Traits: Male lead experiences a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario. Main Relationships: No female-female rivalry. Genre: Pure ancient romance, no time travel, no reincarnation. Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

37. 337 女 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance344k WordsOngoing Fake death + slow burn + a love that grows over time + sincere romance + happy ending [Old, poor, disabled God of War x Young, beautiful killer | Mutual salvation] This story is a very slow burn. Please don't complain if that's not your thing. Just move on. A bloodthirsty noblewoman who has personally killed dozens, and the General of Zhenshuo, who has been falsely accused and imprisoned, struggling to survive, meet in Yuzhang. This is a story of two people finding their way to each other, and o 141Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese style, no time travel, no rebirth, no system.

38. 338 小 My Little Bride, the Overbearing King Has Come to Take You Home 小娘子，霸王逮你回家了 I Have Candy我有糖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The spoiled young master Zhao Yulang, who had teased Xu Qing four years ago, was back in the capital. Everyone felt a chill for Xu Qing. Back then, why couldn't she have just let him hold her hand? Why did she have to take the matter all the way to the emperor? Well, now look. The spoiled young master had won great honors on the battlefield and become the valiant, battle-hardened King of Chu. Xu Qing thought, That troublemaker is back. I'd better run, or I might not be able to keep my hands to m 1.1kReads8.8Score143Shelves

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    They grew up together, but the male lead's inappropriate touching of the female lead's hand led to a lawsuit with the emperor, creating a feud between them. As a result, no one dared to marry the female lead, making it difficult for the male lead to win her back.

39. 339 骗 The Price of Deceiving Him 骗他的代价 Koi Who Loves Tea爱喝茶的锦鲤鱼Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Inexperienced] [Seductive and Wild] [Explosive Sexual Tension] [A Relentless Push and Pull] Lin Xue is an ordinary girl from a small town. For three hundred thousand yuan, she approaches Ji Rong'an and tricks him into falling in love with her. Later… Lin Xue steals his bid proposal, ruins his project, and flees South City in the middle of the night, the year he loves her most. Three years later… Lin Xue can’t afford her younger sister’s medical bills at the hospital. Ji Ro 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The complex web of relationships and power struggles among aristocratic families reveals the helplessness of the era. Under pressure from the Empress Dowager's selection of concubines, the General's Mansion must choose a woman to enter the palace. After weighing the pros and cons, they can only sacrifice a helpless orphan. The entire story vividly portrays the choices and sacrifices made by powerful families. A must-read in the ancient Chinese style!

40. 340 韶 The Slow Passing of Glorious Days 韶光峥慢 The Long Night Hides Forever长夜永隐Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted The world is full of people who favor others. All Ye Shaoguang wants is someone who will take her side. She’ll keep working hard, harder, and harder still. A young lady skilled in every art of the scholar × a proud, unruly young prince 172Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese style: First book: Princess x Rough-looking General; Second book: Second Daughter of a Marquis's Mansion x Hereditary Cousin; Third book: Eldest Daughter of Music, Chess, Calligraphy and Painting x Unruly Young Prince.

41. 341 蓄 Deliberate Seduction: The Lovesick Emperor Is a Master Flirt 蓄意引诱，病娇陛下超会撩 Kumquat金橘子Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted [Short dramas “Has the Chancellor Been Flirted With Today?” and “Has the Chancellor Broken His Vows Today?” are now available. Search Tomato to watch.] [One-on-one romance + both leads are each other’s first + heroine disguised as a man + adored by everyone + love rivals everywhere + male rivals competing for her + regretful pursuit + second male lead wins] Perpetually slacking off, with occasional bursts of ambition: Chancellor Jiang Qingci & dark, clingy, lovesick beauty of a young emperor: Sh 5.4kReads9.2Score661Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who disguises herself as a man to serve her brother, achieving great success, only to be demoted and exiled for three years by her childhood sweetheart and superior. She survives the hardship and returns after three years, only to have a one-night stand with the emperor, leading to various events. In short, all three books are incredibly good.

42. 342 公 The Princess and Her Court Investigator 公主和她的少卿 Southeast Scenery东南形胜Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + one man and one woman, devoted only to each other + sweet romance + no transmigration or rebirth + outspoken characters + devoted to the heroine + mutual affection] [Beautiful, bold princess VS scheming, tea-flavored male lead. Daily life + palace and court intrigue. Lighthearted writing.] [The heroine gets revenge on the spot. The male lead plans several steps ahead and is a model of gentlemanly virtue.] As the only legitimate princess, Liancheng was born to privilege 2.8kReads9.1Score383Shelves
43. 343 长 Changye Wuyue 长烨无月 Awakening at Ten夢醒十分Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A princess sent away for a political marriage × an obsessive crown prince and emperor] [Tragic romance] (The comic adaptation is now available.) A general dies in battle, and a princess is sent far away to marry for peace. The young man who had been her childhood sweetheart remained forever on the battlefield in the desert. As a princess of her nation, she was sent far away to Great Jin for a political marriage. The desert battlefield claimed the young General Zhou, while the bright and spiri 29.9kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    These three books are engaging and I recommend them! They're all great reads.

44. 344 太 The Crown Princess Is So Alluring, the Crown Prince Wants Her All to Himself 太子妃娇艳动人，殿下想占为己有 Luring the Fox引狸Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Compulsive love + twisted, unhinged obsession + male rivalry + beauty] A radiant beauty with irresistible allure vs. a wolfish general with an overwhelming possessive streak Also known as: My Overbearing Younger Brother-in-Law Falls for His Pure Yet Sultry Sister-in-Law The two luckiest things in Duan Baiwei’s life were: First, marrying His Highness the Crown Prince, who was so ill he was practically on his deathbed. Second, the Crown Prince dying on the day of her wedding, leaving her a widow 904Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    It's so good! I've already watched it twice! The female lead is basically the male lead's sister-in-law, but they're both virgins, and you can clearly feel their love for each other!

45. 345 我 My Mother Is the Emperor’s Moonlight, So What If I’m a Little Vicious? 我娘帝王白月光，我恶毒点怎么了 Lu Ningning鹿柠柠Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted Historical romance + from princess to empress + alternate world + 1v1, both leads sexually inexperienced Qian Ying had a dream: the world she lived in was just a book. In the dream, the Yuan Kingdom fell and a new dynasty rose. Chu Yao, the hostage prince from Chu whom she had once insulted and beaten, overthrew the dynasty and married her younger sister, Yuan Siwei, making her empress. She herself was merely the vicious supporting female character who had bullied the Chu hostage prince since c 7.9kReads8.7Score923Shelves

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    Ahhhh! This is a new genre where both the male and female leads are reborn. I absolutely love the female lead! Just like the title says, so what if she's a little wicked? It breaks away from the traditional "savior" narrative of revenge stories, showing how a clear-headed villain transforms systemic oppression into a self-destructive frenzy. When all the characters become sacrifices to their desires, the so-called good and evil have long since vanished in the strangulation of power.

46. 346 侯 The Marquis's Legitimate Wife 侯门正妻 Jin and Yu瑾和瑜Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted Traditional historical romance + devoted and equally matched couple + play the pig to eat the tiger + scheming heroine + love that grows over time Among the clans of the capital, the Feng family reigns supreme. They are the emperor’s in-laws through the crown prince, the empress dowager’s maternal family through the favored consort, and enjoy the current emperor’s trust. The title of Marquis of Zhenbei is hereditary, and the family flourishes at the height of its power. Everyone says the Feng ho 3.9kReads7.7Score413Shelves

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    ① Double purity, double strength, pretending to be weak while actually being strong, scheming woman, love develops over time. ② In her previous life, she truly regretted hiding her bright and cheerful side. In this life, Yuan Jie'er arrives with a dream, witnessing the happiness this small family has built step by step, seeing the heroine's great wisdom, the male lead's unwavering and patient love for her, and the Jiang family's affection for their younger generation and their broad perspective on life. ③ [Double rebirth + life swap + mistress + stepmother + physician + strong female lead + domestic intrigue + cute child] ④ [1v1 double purity + palace intrigue + domestic intrigue + revenge + strong female lead + rebirth + refreshing story + political intrigue]

47. 347 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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    Come and see! [A yandere and ruthless male lead + a beautiful, strong, tragic, and aloof female lead + alternate universe + manipulation + control + revenge + arranged marriage to love + love that develops over time + mutual redemption] The Phantom Night Witch Hua Li is betrothed to Prince Ling Ye of Nan County. She suffers a bloody ordeal to become his "medicinal ingredient." Amidst the bloodshed and trials along the way, their fates gradually become intertwined. Let's see how they are pulled together and develop a unique affection!

48. 348 夫 Madam, Rest Easy. Leave the Family Split and the Beating of the Villains to Me 夫人你歇着，分家虐极品让我上 Light Glaze轻釉Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After marrying into the Dingyuan Marquis household by calling in a favor, merchant-born Jiang Rao began living the carefree life of a salted fish. Her mother-in-law gives her a hard time? Jiang Rao: I did the Marquis household a favor. No need to worry! Her sisters-in-law target her? Jiang Rao: I did the Marquis household a favor. I'll just ignore them! Her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law want to scheme for the money in her hands? Jiang Rao: I have more than enough money anyway. I'll spend a li 3.2kReads9.3Score470Shelves
49. 349 惹 Why Mess with Her? She's the Little Marquis's Dearest Darling 惹她干嘛？她是小侯爷的心尖尖 I Don't Feel Like Eating Strawberries Today今天不想吃草莓啦Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭*: The rating just opened! It'll keep going up! [The Radiant County Princess vs. the Dashing Young Marquis] [Mutual firsts, sweet romance, love at first sight, marriage before love, a hopeless romantic in the making] Ծ‸Ծ: This isn't a fast-paced power fantasy. There's character growth. I'll do my best to satisfy everyone, but reading is subjective. If you can't enjoy it, please be kind. Thank you so much! Pei Xiao isn't hiding his true nature. He really is a wastrel with a moral compass. 4.8kReads8.1Score496Shelves

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    A pure ancient Chinese style, sweet and romantic ancient romance novel, without any melodramatic plot twists, very enjoyable.

50. 350 当 She Gives Birth to Triplets as the Lady of the House, and Her Childhood Friend, the Young Marquis, Loses His Memory 当主母生三胎，竹马小侯爷失忆了 Qian Zheng千筝Ancient Romance236k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple + palace and household intrigue + everyday child-rearing + a wife who knows how to keep her husband in line + clear-headed heroine with superb medical skills + husband’s pursuit of his wife + unconventional amnesia] Su Lingyu, the legitimate daughter of a general’s family, has been married to the heir of the Marquis of Yongning for three and a half years. She and Xie Zhaoyan are loving and devoted, and have three children. Their marriage is the talk of the capital. Betrothed as 2.2kReads7.3Score116Shelves

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