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. 351 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 13.1kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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   Pure ancient Chinese romance, no time travel, no body doubles

2. 352 主 The Matriarch Worked Herself to Death, Then Was Reborn to Raise the Kids and Take It Easy 主母操劳而死，重生后养崽摆烂了 Watermelon Juice西瓜汁汁Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Both reborn + swapped lives + household matriarch + stepmother raising children + physician consort + powerful heroine and satisfying revenge + inner-family strife + adorable children] Shen Qinglan discovered that she and Shen Qingli had both been reborn! In her previous life, Shen Qinglan married into the Li family of Longxi and helped the second branch's eldest son rise to success, until he became a high-ranking official and she lived in splendor! Shen Qingli had only recently married into th 4.7kReads8.9Score706Shelves
3. 353 听 Rumor Has It the Noble Consort Alone Enjoys the Emperor's Favor in the Deep Palace 听说贵妃在深宫独得圣上恩宠 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance568k WordsCompleted When they were young and love stirred in his heart, he took her in. Once he held power, he had no choice but to hide her away. In the lonely inner palace, she waited quietly, day after day and year after year. For power and status, he feared nothing. He overcame every obstacle and held her close. Behind layer upon layer of palace gates and red walls, a dream within a dream awakened the lovers from their reverie. 8.9kReads9.0Score573Shelves
4. 354 鸾 Spring of the Phoenix 鸾春 Yin Yu尹玉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-to-one, devoted couple + palace and household intrigue + revenge + strong heroine + reborn + satisfying story + power struggles] The first time Lu Yuanzhi met Sheng Yi, she provoked the cold-faced demon. Everyone thought that sooner or later, she would die at Sheng Yi's hands. Then, in the blink of an eye, Sheng Yi was smiling tenderly at Lu Yuanzhi. "I know you're using me, but I'm happy to let you." "You used yourself as bait to draw me into your scheme. How could you know that wasn't exa 1.6kReads8.9Score197Shelves
5. 355 驸 The Princess’s Consort Is Too Wild and Too Sly! Shouldn’t the Princess Find Someone Else to Spoil? 驸马太野太茶！长公主要不换个宠？ Sweet-and-Sour Koi糖醋锦鲤Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Fussy Little Prince Consort VS The Proud and Unrestrained Eldest Princess] Everyone in the capital knew that Princess Ningde had a one true love, and so did her prince consort! People said the princess kept a substitute in her residence. Though he was only a stand-in, she had doted on him for six whole years! When Prince Chen returned to the capital, a letter of divorce shattered the silence between the three of them. The princess assumed her prince consort loathed and resented her, and would l 767Reads8.6Score100Shelves
6. 356 长 Has the Eldest Princess Grown Up Yet? 长公主今天长大了么 Misty Rain by the River一汀烟雨Ancient Romance615k WordsCompleted The Grand Princess held immense power, and everyone feared her. Then she accidentally fell from a building and lost her mind. The officials rejoiced, finally free from the fear of being ruled by that fearsome woman. But they had no idea the fearsome woman would slowly grow up again! Three-year-old Changping: “Husband, pick me up!” Six-year-old Changping: “Hmph, do you think I'm still three?” Nine-year-old Changping: “Adults are all so childish!” Twelve-year-old Changping: “I clearly like refined 291Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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   ① A pure ancient Chinese novel. The female lead marries a general and is widowed for six years at the beginning. When the general returns, he brings a woman and two children, and requests an imperial decree to elevate the woman to the status of a secondary wife. She uses the female lead's dowry for everything. I've never seen such a shameless person. Fortunately, she divorces him later and marries the male lead. The general regrets his actions too late. It's a satisfying read, both leads are virgins, and the romance between the male and female leads is incredibly sweet. ② Also an ancient Chinese novel. The eldest princess suffers a fall and loses her mental capacity, only retaining memories of a few years old. She gradually recovers her memories and becomes everyone's darling. It's a very good read with a great contrast.

7. 357 宫 The Palace Is Deep as the Sea, but the Noble Consort Shows No Mercy 宫门深似海，贵妃毫不手软 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance407k WordsCompleted Two noble daughters in one family, and everyone says the Marquis of Cheng'en's household is blessed with good fortune. But Liang Nianfu knows that beneath this fortune lie captivity and confinement, and a road from which there is no return. Red walls and green tiles, a pampered and precious life: once those who deserve to be hated and the things that need doing have all been dealt with, how can a cage hold a flying bird? A cage cannot hold a flying bird, but a person can! One moment of poor ju 142Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 358 公 After the Princess Returned to the Capital, the Whole City Showered Her with Love 公主回京后被全皇城追着宠 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted [1v1 historical romance, adored by everyone, no rebirth or transmigration for the protagonist + childhood sweethearts + sweet romance and fun + no annoying side characters] Princess Changning’s father commands the army and has rendered such great service that his power eclipses the throne. Rumor has it that she is just as arrogant and overbearing, and as ruthless as they come. Summoned back to the capital, she is instead doted on by all the capital’s most powerful figures. But the Censorate keep 5.3kReads9.1Score597Shelves

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   Both books are by the same author, and they're pure historical romance novels without any time-travel or reincarnation elements. The plots are interesting and heartwarming, and the male leads are both very gentle. I especially like them.

9. 359 醉 Drunk on the Begonia Blossoms of Beijing 醉京棠 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted "A carefree black-lotus beauty and the jealous, unhinged Prince Ning" "Both devoted only to each other + married first, fell in love later + play the pig to eat the tiger + a little pursuit-after-the-breakup drama" Yun Jingtang, the legitimate daughter of a Duke's household, has skin as fair as snow and beauty beyond compare. She is famous for being gentle and delicate, but in truth, she runs the Gold-Gathering Pavilion single-handedly, is shrewd in her dealings, and knows everything happening a 6.2kReads9.0Score703Shelves

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   Purely traditional Chinese style [shy][shy][shy]

10. 360 南 In the South, Fine Trees Grow Thick with Leaves 南有嘉木，其叶蓁蓁 Yuan Yuanyue原远月Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing [A highly skilled female lead × a calculating male lead + both strong + devoted to each other] Zhang Jiamu has descended the mountain to kill the utterly wicked Prince of Yichang. But along the way, an old acquaintance repeatedly gets in her way, and their relationship is far from ordinary, making her hesitate to strike. Memories of the past surge through her mind. Before entering Yiyan Mountain, she was born into a distinguished family, with a loving mother, a happy betrothal, and a young broth 47Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    If you enjoy pure historical romance novels, you can check this one out. It combines court politics and martial arts, featuring two strong and virtuous characters. The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts and has a chivalrous heart, while the male lead comes from a prestigious family and is cunning and scheming.

11. 361 上 A Romance in the Capital 上京缘 Between, Li Ke之间礼可Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Not a transmigration or rebirth story. An old-fashioned setting, a stunning, delicate newly titled noblewoman VS the Seventh Prince, a cold and abstinent man who seems like a spoiled playboy. Scheming within the marriage, intense push-and-pull, devoted one-on-one romance, sweet and indulgent.] When Jiang Jiuchu was little, bandits took her hostage to threaten her father, who was leading a campaign to suppress them. A young man appeared and rescued her, but she missed her chance to repay him. Ye 4.4kReads8.8Score538Shelves
12. 362 渺 Misty Waves of Astonishment 渺渺惊澜 Ya Fei Li Ou亚菲莉欧Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Shi Miao is the most cherished daughter of the Shi family, but she has a secret: she is not their biological child. To repay their kindness, she chooses the quickest path: attaching herself to the powerful. She sets her sights on Prince Su, Zhao Jingyuan, a celebrated military hero who deeply despises women throwing themselves at him. Everyone in the capital knows that Prince Su is stern and iron-fisted, and the emperor's most valued son. Everyone waits to see Shi Miao make a fool of herself, m 3.2kReads8.1Score406Shelves

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    The story starts off brilliantly; this sister-in-law is practically a matchmaker! The female lead, Shi Miao, uses the excuse of watching a play to gossip wildly, interrogating her future sister-in-law on the spot. The woman only praises the man's upright character, but her handkerchief keeps clenching and unclenching, her face flushed with barely concealed emotions. This marriage is practically guaranteed! I'm definitely going to read this! [Flying kiss]

13. 363 虎 The Tiger Wife 虎妻 Lotus Flower藕花Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Great Qi Dynasty’s foremost God of War, the ruthless, hideous common-born general Yuchi Gui, was granted a marriage by the emperor to the capital’s greatest beauty, Princess Xu Xiyan. Then his high-born fiancée looked down on him, and the wedding was called off. Three years later, after suppressing a rebellion, the handsome and dashing general returned to the capital, becoming the hero every noblewoman in Great Qi wanted to marry. Then his former fiancée clung to him and forced him into marr 8.2kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    This is definitely a 9.9-Star rated pure ancient Chinese romance novel. You won't regret buying it. It'll broaden your knowledge and expand your horizons. The author is very knowledgeable, the writing is superb, and every character is well-developed and believable. It has both laughter and tears; you'll see for yourself when you read it! [Laughing][laughing][laughing]

14. 364 探 My Fiancé, the Top Scholar, Makes Trouble, So I Run Into the Handsome General’s Arms 探花未婚夫作妖，转投帅将军怀抱 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance133k WordsCompleted Young Master Bi, Prince Jin, Shen Huai, Pei Yuan… Luo Yao, you’re eating way too well! It’s so satisfying! Her fiancé Shen Huai had planned to marry into her family, but after placing third in the imperial exams, he started getting close to a distant cousin. Luo Yao didn’t care. Instead, she sent a solid bronze ox statue to General Pei Yuan, who had just returned to the capital victorious. Shen Huai saw it and flew into a rage, storming over to the Luo residence to make a scene. Luo Yao di —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance! No reincarnation, no time travel! Recommended.

15. 365 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 12.4kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    A super ruthless, super rich, and super beautiful female bandit vs. A cold and aloof celestial beauty emperor—who doesn't understand? They're such a perfect match! Over a million words, and I didn't skip a single chapter! [Salute]

16. 366 雇 Mercenary Transmigration: A Flourishing Commercial Journey That Conquers the World 雇佣兵穿越：锦绣商途倾天下 Ni Weizhen妮薇甄Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Just Started Rating, Scores Are Sure to Rise, No Regrets Taking the Plunge] Strong Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Business Wars [Happy Ending] Shen Qingyu, a top modern-day mercenary, transmigrates into the body of the Shen family's legitimate daughter, who has long suffered abuse. Facing domestic intrigue and business rivalries, she acts decisively, using her modern knowledge to overcome every crisis with ease. She also forms a marriage of convenience with Huo Yan, a playboy who can see ri 388Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    Shen Qingyu, a top mercenary in modern times, transmigrates into the body of the bullied eldest daughter of the Shen family. She also becomes a "cooperative couple" with Huo Yan, a "playboy" young master who can see through her soul. In dire straits, she transforms into the "Dark Night Rakshasa," training a new, iron-blooded army that stirs up a storm across the land. 🤔😴❤️😊😊🤗🌸😇

17. 367 表 After the Cousin Cast Him Aside After a Fling, the Mad Young Lord Came Knocking Late at Night 表姑娘始乱终弃后，疯批世子深夜找上门来了 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Song Yining was unexpectedly caught up in a mysterious case. To save her own life, she latched onto Lu Shi’an, Deputy Commander of Hecheng. She went to great lengths to persuade Lu Shi’an to clear her name, and he kept her pampered at his side. “From now on, I belong to you, Lang. I’ll stay with you through life and death.” “You’re so impressive, Lang. I could never look at another man again.” Later, Lu Shi’an was framed and thrown into prison, his fate unknown. Song Yining immediately sold the 665Reads6.4Score102Shelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance, no time travel. The first book features a male lead who fights and snatches the heroine away, even resorting to force! He manages to overtake her later on! The female lead is unexpectedly drawn into a mysterious case and becomes entangled with the male lead. Later, due to unforeseen circumstances, she is forced to leave, only to meet him again. He is relentless. The female lead initially tries to escape, but she can't get away from him. He is dark, eccentric, and obsessive, wanting only her. The second book is about love at first sight, and the third is a "wife-chasing hell" scenario!

18. 368 娇 Jiaoniang Married Three Times 娇娘三嫁 Dudu读读Ancient Romance779k WordsCompleted After nine grueling years of war, farm girl Qian Jiaoniang learned that her husband, Xing Muzheng, had won one victory after another, laid down his armor, and returned home in glory as a marquis. She was already rubbing her hands together at the thought of becoming a marquis’s wife when, to her surprise, her husband brought home a talented young lady and announced he would marry her as his secondary wife. Qian Jiaoniang thought, Fine by me! What could she expect when she couldn’t even read and h 3.3kReads8.8Score267Shelves

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    This is a purely historical romance novel; the female protagonist comes from a farming family.

19. 369 阿 Ah Li 阿漓 The Sensitive-Skin Toast Lover爱吃吐司的敏感肌Ancient Romance696k WordsCompleted She was the eldest daughter of the Protector General’s household in Great Liang, yet she was born with the ability to understand the language of beasts… She should have enjoyed a life of luxury, but at the age of five she was sent away to face the world alone… She longed for the love of family, only to be abandoned by her relatives again and again… Time after time, hope was within reach, only for disappointment to follow! It turned out she had come into this world alone, and was destined to leav 16.2kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    This one! No time travel, no reincarnation! Pure ancient romance! Highly recommended!

20. 370 王 The Prince Suffers from a Split Personality 王爷他精分成疾 Southwest西南Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Third Miss Wei is peerlessly beautiful and graceful, captivating the finest young men in the capital. Young Master Xie excels in both letters and arms, the heir of Count Yangping is extraordinarily handsome, and Young General Meng is a gifted young man... While everyone eagerly waits to see who will win her hand, someone who has been plotting for a long time has already beaten them to it and won the beauty. Later, all the talented young men rumored to admire Third Miss are skillfully matched wit 741Reads9.1Score101Shelves

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    👉🏻The first book features a male lead who is the crown prince and a female lead who is the legitimate daughter. The male lead is incredibly cunning [smirk]. The female lead had many suitors [heart], but the male lead ruined them all [laughs]. The second book features a male lead who is a prince and a female lead who is the legitimate daughter. The male lead has a crush on the female lead [sending heart] and, to marry her [heart], he even writes his own imperial edict [facepalm] (at this point, the male lead is not the emperor). It's very sweet [licking screen]. Both are purely ancient style. 🍁🍁

21. 371 试 The Alluring Maidservant on a Trial Marriage 试婚丫鬟妩媚勾人 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, both pure and devoted, household intrigue, servant girl rises to become a concubine, the hero is utterly devoted] Lin Wanyu, the top courtesan at Yangzhou's Zuihua Brothel, was chosen by the Wang family of the capital to test their young lady's prospective marriage match. Her beauty was as radiant as a flower, her skin as smooth as ice and jade… Her task was to confirm whether the Wang family's young lady's betrothed, Lu Huaijin, was capable of consummating the marriage… To compl 4.2kReads6.5Score756Shelves
22. 372 娇 The Delicate Beauty Is Hard for the Powerful Minister to Spoil 娇娇美人，权臣难宠 Flowers Fall Year After Year花落年年Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + sweet romance + household intrigue + pure historical romance + rekindled love after a breakup + the husband’s long road to winning his wife back] The wealthy Bai family of Yunzhou was wiped out overnight. When their only daughter, Bai Mengjiao, was abducted, she fell off a cliff and injured her head. When she awoke, she had forgotten everything about her past… Pei Huaizhi brought her back to the marquis’s residence, telling everyone she was his younger sis 94Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 373 暮 Mu Ruxue 暮如雪 Long Sleeves, No Dancing Skills长袖不善舞Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted The Cold Palace Princess and the Young General Marriage first, love later. No rebirth or transmigration. Xue Rong was born in the Cold Palace and grew up there, scraping by from the time she was little. Though she was the late emperor’s daughter, she lived worse than even the palace maids. She wore castoff clothes the maids had thrown away and ate scraps she pilfered from the kitchens. That year, a young general emerged on the border, a seasoned warrior and brilliant strategist. To win over this 324Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    These are all pure historical romance novels. I think the third one is the best. The male lead thought the female lead was a man and almost turned himself gay. In the second one, the female lead was very clear-headed and divorced the second male lead.

24. 374 弱 Schemes of the Frail 弱骨谋 Ru Shisan茹十三Ancient Romance272k WordsOngoing [Sickly beauty × scheming, politically shrewd prince] [Strong heroine + strong hero + satisfying revenge + court politics + devoted romance] “Your Highness, Prince Chen, I saved you not out of kindness. I need your help to overturn this court, where right and wrong have been twisted.” Cen Lianshuang was the frailest young lady in the Tang family, a delicate cousin who might topple in a breeze. She coughed blood into her handkerchief and could barely lift a bucket of water. No one knew she was an 8Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 375 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 518.8kReads9.7Score68.3kShelves

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    A pure ancient-style suspenseful infinite flow story where actors level up by performing, their fates determined by the audience, and deception challenges rely entirely on wits. Full of mind-blowing plot twists, it's addictive from the start.

26. 376 圣 The Emperor's Confession: I Fell for You at First Sight 圣上告白：朕对你一眼定情 Kaka Gets Stuck卡住的卡卡Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of a concubine-born son of the Shen Duke's household. When her elder sister elopes, she is forced into the palace for the sake of her family's interests. She thinks she will have to tread carefully and make it through this life with caution. But she never expected the iron-blooded ruler everyone fears to cherish and dote on her like a priceless treasure. [An original fictional dynasty, with no transmigration and no rebirth! One man and one woman, both devoted only 2.2kReads8.3Score182Shelves

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    You won't regret getting into this!

27. 377 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score181.2kShelves
28. 378 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.7kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    This is a pure ancient romance novel with no time travel. The female lead is a reborn princess who endures hardship and leads a fallen kingdom, while the male lead is a cunning and rough-around-the-edges prince.

29. 379 盛 Spoiled in a Golden Age 盛世娇宠 Feng Qingling风轻灵Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Her promising fiancé is set up by her cousin, so she casts him aside. The heir of a marquis's family wants to take her as a concubine, but she refuses! To protect the people she cares about and trample those who wronged her underfoot, she becomes the emperor's woman. See how she wins the emperor's heart, protects her children, battles the Empress Dowager above and the imperial consorts below, and rises higher with every step. 2.4kReads9.0Score250Shelves

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    Beautiful ancient romance novels

30. 380 权 The Powerbroker Lures Me Into His Trap 权臣诱我入局 Bamboo Window, Falling Lantern Blossoms竹窗落灯花Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted #TwoStrongLeads #HistoricalIntrigue #PushAndPull #FakePregnancy #PlayingWeakToOutsmartOthers #SheThinksHeIsTheHunterButSheIsTheOneInControl In the back courtyard of the Qingyi Tower, the masked Jiang Li pretends to be pregnant to protect herself, treading carefully at every turn. A disfigurement case, forbidden drugs, secrets of the Hundred Herbs Hall... One conspiracy after another closes in around her. Lu Yan, Vice Minister of Revenue, heads south under imperial orders. He claims he is visitin 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I originally intended to read a couple of chapters before bed to help me fall asleep, but I ended up reading until the very end.

31. 381 团 The Beloved Little Darling of a Farming Family 团宠农家小奶包 Jiang Yuanyuan姜圆圆Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Everyone in Xixiang Village knows that the Zhao family recently found a little girl. She’s three years old, chubby and fair-skinned. Everyone says a girl is a burden, but the Zhao family treasures the little one. Later, Zhao Heng, who had been blind, regained his sight. Zhao Xuan, who had been poisoned, was cured. And the Zhao family, nearly ruined by the cost of medical treatment, became a wealthy household. Some people grew envious and snuck over to the Zhao home at midnight to eavesdrop, hopi 8.4kReads9.2Score788Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who is a ginseng spirit, and she's rather simple-minded. The second book is purely historical romance.

32. 382 将 The General's Wife Has Quite a Few Secret Identities 将军夫人马甲有点多 New Moon Like the First新月如初Ancient Romance264k WordsCompleted The legitimate eldest daughter of the Xiao family, raised by her maternal grandfather outside Yuncheng, has returned to the capital. Everyone in Tiansheng’s capital is buzzing, eager to watch the girl who grew up far from home make a fool of herself. Rumor has it that the Xiao family’s eldest daughter is plain, crude, foolish, and dim-witted, and unworthy of her fiancé, the Crown Prince. The day she returns to the capital will be the day he breaks off their engagement. Xiao Xingchen scoffs at al 57Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    These books are absolutely amazing!! Highly recommend them! Trust Qiqi and you won't regret it.

33. 383 我 I Claimed a Mountain in the Imperial Capital 我在帝都占山头 Manifestation化相Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Righteous Female Bandit vs. Minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Historical fantasy + mystery-solving + strong female lead + sweet romance + winning her back + personal growth] Ye Wanwan has ended up in the imperial capital. Down on her luck, she blocks the road and robs passersby. As fate would have it, her first target is none other than Gu Qingyan, the sickly, scheming minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Seeing that she's just a simple girl with a big appetite, Gu Qingyan kindly 326Reads9.3Score103Shelves

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    I really like this show! The male and female leads dote on each other! The male lead is a ruthless and cunning figure to outsiders, but unconditionally spoils the female lead. The female lead firmly trusts the male lead, always feeling that her "Brother Tingzhi" isn't fierce enough, and wants to treat him even better. The female lead is incredibly strong, yet innocent and naive. The male lead, a deep and calculating person, is initially attracted to her innocence, and from the very beginning, he takes great care of her, eventually showering her with affection.

34. 384 病 The Sickly Crown Prince's Darling 病娇太子的掌中欢 Commander Fu傅司令Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghuan is a famously delicate beauty. She can't stand the cold or heat, wind or rain. She gasps for breath every few steps and coughs every few more. Her mother died young, her father disdains her, and after her fiancé breaks off their engagement, no one is willing to marry her. Then The Crown Prince, Fu Yunzhou, takes this fragile flower into the Eastern Palace. * Rumor has it that Crown Prince Fu Yunzhou is violent, avoids women, and loves nothing more than killing. When Shen Qinghuan m 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    Pure ancient romance #Palace intrigue and domestic power struggles, intelligent characters, vivid personalities

35. 385 侯 The Marquis's Delicate Jade Beauty 侯爷的碧玉小娇妻 No Sugar in My Cream奶油不用加糖Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted After a scheme goes awry, Li An'an, a maid, unexpectedly becomes pregnant with the child of the Marquis of Wuxuan. Their vastly different stations bring them together, and thanks to the child, as well as her kind and lovable nature, she gradually wins the heart of the lofty man. Note: This story is set in an alternate world. Please don't take the historical places and names too seriously; they're all made up by the author. 850Reads8.7Score105Shelves
36. 386 战 The War King's Exclusive Favorite: The Divine Doctor's Young Princess 战王独宠：神医小郡主 Lu Zhu菉竹Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted Everyone knew that the Prince of Zhennan’s household had a young princess, Nangong Xiao, the beloved darling of the prince and his wife and their two sons. Yet she vanished from the capital’s sight for years, only to reappear after the Battle of Yishui in Southern Xinjiang, bearing the fate of a doomed loner. People also knew that the other ill-fated star was the emperor’s third son, the God of War, Jun Muhan. Then one day, an imperial decree of marriage bound them together. What? The young prin 200Reads8.7Score—Shelves
37. 387 娇 The Beloved Commandery Princess 娇宠郡主 Will It Ever End有完没完Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + Noble heroine + Sweet, satisfying romance] Ye Zhiya’s life can be summed up as one of boundless honor and favor. Her grandfather is the Prince of Dingbei, her grandmother is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Wang clan of Langya, her father is the heir to the Prince of Dingbei, and her mother is the second legitimate daughter of the Cui clan of Qinghe. Her maternal aunt is none other than the current empress, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Cui clan. Who could den 524Reads5.3Score—Shelves
38. 388 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1kShelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese style, no time travel or reincarnation elements.

39. 389 咸 The Lazy Princess Returns to the Capital, and the Whole Dynasty Follows Her for the Gossip 咸鱼郡主回京，全皇朝追着吃瓜 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Historical Romance + Fun and Lighthearted + Palace Politics with a Light Touch + Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Equally Matched Leads + No Transmigration, Rebirth, System, or Inner Thoughts + Everyone Is Native to This World] A seemingly sweet and gentle daughter of a vassal king vs. a truly delicate and frail eldest imperial grandson For the old emperor’s birthday, vassal kings from across the land are ordered to come to the imperial capital and celebrate 38.4kReads9.1Score3.9kShelves

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    A pure ancient romance! A story of doting love and sweet romance! A clever, laid-back female lead versus a weak, cunning male lead! He falls into her arms the moment they meet and becomes completely dependent on her! The female lead is intelligent and rational, with explosive fighting skills, but she prefers to be a lazy bum, avoiding unnecessary movement, which gives her a carefree and easygoing attitude. The male lead is delicate and gentle, but he's a bit of a devil in disguise, always pushing his luck and knowing how to manipulate people. Their relationship develops naturally, from initial attraction and ambiguity to deep understanding and love, full of suspense and incredibly sweet! The writing style is light and humorous; everyone's watching the drama unfold!

40. 390 团 The Little Princess Has Grown Up 团宠小郡主长大了 May All Your Wishes Come True愿你所愿Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of a marquis, as well as the daughter of the Grand Princess, and has been granted the title of Anping Commandery Princess. Her father guards the frontier, while her mother died young, still in her prime. She grew up in the palace, and everyone in the capital knows the commandery princess is learned and well-mannered. The commandery princess agrees: they’re right. He is the son of a duke and a young general. He grew up stationed at the frontier with the army, defend 617Reads8.0Score—Shelves
41. 391 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.7kReads9.1Score6.6kShelves

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    🍒🍒🍒The marriage alliance between the Pei family is no joke. 🌸 Quotes from Grand Tutor Pei's beloved wife, each one a masterpiece! - "Like a lotus in the Imperial Garden, you don't need to tiptoe; I will naturally bend down to reach you." - "To love her is to support her, to let her be herself, and to let her shine."

42. 392 团 The Adored Princess Is Beautiful and Sweet 团宠郡主美又娇 Wan YanS琬琰sAncient Romance451k WordsCompleted Sheng Wange was an astonishingly beautiful girl! She could compose poetry at three and speak in elegant phrases at five. By eight, she was the most beautiful and talented girl in the capital! Born to a noble family, her father was the prime minister, second only to The Outcast and above everyone else. Her mother was the second daughter of the Prince-Guarding General and the empress's younger sister. There were no princesses in the imperial family, nor any girls among the younger generation of th 1.2kReads8.7Score132Shelves
43. 393 殿 The Prince's Sweetheart Is Cute and Obedient 殿下的小青梅她又乖又软 Crunchy Noodles Love Candy干脆面爱吃糖Ancient Romance367k WordsCompleted Yu Suizhi has a little secret: she has fallen for a mortal. He is beautiful and delicate, but that doesn’t matter. She can take care of him. Later, she gets her wish and marries the mortal, only to discover that he is the last ancient god in the heavens. Sorry, she has something to take care of. She’ll be going now. So, on a dark and stormy night, she tries to run away, only to be caught by the young master. He looks at her warmly and asks softly, “Little Fish, where are you going?” She swears s 3kReads9.0Score377Shelves

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    Purely classical Chinese text, sweet romance, cute female lead ⚈₃⚈

44. 394 和 The Princess Sent to Wed Is the Prince’s Most Beloved 和亲公主是王爷的心尖尖 July's Hajimi七月的哈基咪Ancient Romance336k WordsOngoing She is the brightest jewel of Eastern Zhou. With her homeland on the brink of ruin, she volunteers to marry into an enemy nation. The world sighs over her tragic fate, believing the imperial palace will be her prison. No one knows that this political marriage is a move she has carefully planned. In this den of wolves and tigers, she intends to find a way for her homeland to survive. He is the most outstanding prince of Western Chu. Ordered to escort the bride, he only intends to watch coldly as 1Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese setting, no cheat codes, no time travel, both male and female leads are strong, evenly matched, and proceed with caution. The female lead uses herself as a pawn in a political marriage, a fleeting glimpse of her on the city wall, leading to an arranged marriage that blossoms into love with a prince from the enemy kingdom.

45. 395 将 The General's Adorable Forensic Doctor 将军家的仵作娇娘 Wen Ting温听Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Sickly beauty Su Yihan vs. unruly General Shen Su Yihan, daughter of the Commander of the Imperial Guard, was born with an illness and was a delicate beauty. Lord Su cherished her as if she were the apple of his eye. Once, when a mischievous young man made suggestive remarks to her, Lord Su chased him for two whole streets and beat the brat until he screamed. Her several older male cousins treated her like fragile porcelain, protecting her with the utmost care. They always saved the best food an 762Reads9.3Score117Shelves

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    May you be loved by many and look forward to the future with enthusiasm. Each book has a high rating; there's no time travel, no transmigration, and no rebirth. The first book is about a sickly beauty versus a spirited young general. The female lead is intelligent, and the male lead is sunny and handsome. (Completed) The second book is about an arrogant and noble princess versus a brave and cold general. The female lead is noble and delicate but retains the demeanor of a princess, and the male lead is devoted to his country and people, and dotes on her. (Unfinished) The third book is about a young master from the Western Regions versus Princess Sheng'an. The female lead is lively and intelligent, and the beginning is very funny. The male lead is sarcastic. (Unfinished) The fourth book is about the Third Prince versus Lady Pei. The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, and the whole world knows that the Third Prince will definitely marry Lady Pei. (Completed) The fifth book is about an unfavored princess versus a cold-blooded Khitan king. Neither the male nor female lead are virgins. The female lead is unfavored and sent for a political marriage, but is intercepted by the Khitan people on the way and... The female lead tried to escape but fainted and was saved by the male lead. Both the male and female leads had loved ones before, and this book felt refreshing after reading it. (Completed sixth book: Frail Beauty VS Yandere Prince; the male lead loves the female lead from beginning to end, and the female lead is pitiful due to her father's absence and her mother's death.) I haven't finished reading the later completed books, but the characters are very attractive, the ratings are quite high, and I feel it will be very good.

46. 396 再 No More Breeze, No More You 再无清风再无卿 Five Flowers, Ten Blossoms五花十朵Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted A hostage prince from the southern kingdom and a princess from the northern kingdom, caught in a love-hate relationship and pushed to their limits. Opening: “Princess, your hands are so cold.” Ending: “Princess, your hands are so cold.” 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely ancient Chinese style, no time travel or rebirth.

47. 397 陛 The Emperor's Only Favorite: The Empress Keeps Accidentally Revealing Her Secret Identity 陛下独宠：皇后娘娘疯狂掉马甲 Jiujiu and the Cat玖玖与猫Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted *Sweet Romance + Devoted Husband + Legitimate Daughter + Secret Identities + Powerful Couple* The only legitimate daughter of the Duke of the Southern Kingdom's household, Nan Huaishen grew up adored and indulged by everyone. Her grandfather is a first-rank duke, her father a first-rank general, and her maternal grandfather the chancellor. She also has three doting older brothers. With a background envied by every noblewoman in the capital, she is also exceptionally beautiful and talented. Then, 2.7kReads9.0Score289Shelves

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    A sweet and heartwarming 1v1 romance novel featuring a clean and innocent female lead! The female lead is a bright and intelligent princess, adored by everyone; the male lead is a pure and reserved crown prince. The romance is incredibly sweet—they've known each other since childhood, reunite after a long separation, experience a passionate first love, and their feelings deepen gradually until their true identities are revealed… It's truly sweet! [For him, happiness is as long as Qianqian is happy; he'll do anything to bring her what she wants, even if it costs him his life; he'll be content as long as Qianqian is safe and sound.]

48. 398 装 After Failing to Act Sweet, My Archenemy Pinned Me Against the Wall and Kissed Me 装乖失败后，被死对头摁在墙上亲 Napping Beneath This Plum Tree在此梅下小眠Ancient Romance259k WordsOngoing [Both leads are devoted to each other + bickering frenemies + intense romantic tension + mutual falling in love] [Clever, sly, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside study companion × proud, sharp-tongued, youthful prince] Lu Haoning thinks the unluckiest thing about becoming a study companion in the palace was having to deal with the Sixth Prince, Liang Ce. Sharp-tongued and black-hearted, he uses his royal status to make her life difficult in every way he can. The first time they meet, he ca 4.9kReads—Score772Shelves

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    They bicker and tease each other, a sweet ancient romance between young lovers. You can laugh out loud just watching them bicker!

49. 399 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 56.9kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves

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    They are all purely in the ancient style, with no time travel or rebirth elements.

50. 400 王 The Princess Looks Up, and the Prince Bows His Head 王妃抬眸王爷低头 Yang Yunni扬云霓Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted Zhou Yuening and Zhao Ke are childhood sweethearts (or so it seems). Whenever Zhou Yuening runs into him, she is almost always at her most wretched. Zhao Ke: She caused my mother to be confined in the Cold Palace for ten years. Why should she get to grow up safe and sound, dressed in fine clothes and eating well, smiling warmly at other young men? Why should someone come to propose to her with a bright future in hand when she comes of age? He refuses to let her have her way. The Crown Prince 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There aren't many pure historical romance novels these days, without reincarnation or time travel elements. The two below are examples of this, and they're super good. If you like them, please read them and give them a good review. It's really tough being an author of this kind of work; it's hard to survive on Tomato's platform. Please!

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