Looking for the Best of Historical Romance, the Kind You Can Read Over and Over 求古言的天花板，看N遍的那种

1. 551 女 The Female Registrar 女掌簿 Hong Cangjiu虹藏九Ancient Romance325k 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 150Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a particularly good and addictive ancient romance novel.

2. 552 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 29.6kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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   These books are all excellent; I've read them many times.

3. 553 丑 The Ugly Princess Shocks the World 丑妃惊天下 Qiu Qiqi秋琪琪Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted After Ten Years of Playing Ugly, I Lifted My Veil on My Wedding Night and Left the Prince Regent Stunned The world laughs at me as a foolish, ugly girl, the biggest joke in the general’s household. They don’t know that I created this ugly reputation as my own disguise. My father and brothers have been held at the border for five years. The only way to make the emperor feel at ease about the general’s household is to ruin my own reputation. An imperial decree of marriage pairs me with Xiao Ya 370Reads7.4Score108Shelves

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   You'll regret it if you don't watch it.

4. 554 穿 I Became the Tycoon's Dark Moonlight 穿成大佬的黑月光 Three Demons三妖Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted What do you do when your husband commits murder right in front of you? Asking for advice online. It’s pretty urgent! Xu Ning wakes up in the body of a poor girl whose father doesn’t care about her, whose mother doesn’t love her, and who has been abandoned by a scoundrel. To get revenge on him, she uses a trick to marry a lame scholar from Qingshui Village. The moment she opens her eyes, she sees her husband, the one she married by mistake, smashing someone’s head with a rock, blow after blow. Re 71.4kReads9.2Score9.4kShelves

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   These books are all quite good 😍

5. 555 哦 Oh, So I’m the Villainous Supporting Concubine 哦，我原来是恶毒妖妃女配 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, cunning, doting consort; reborn, dark and brooding tyrant; healing romance; both leads are virgins] In his previous life, Emperor Xie Heng trapped himself in the rigid rules of a sage and enlightened ruler, striving to be a noble and virtuous emperor. Yet he was abandoned by everyone, lost his throne, and was poisoned, leaving him crippled. At his most wretched, the only person who stayed by his side was the wicked, domineering enchantress the civil and military officials called a dem 54.2kReads9.0Score6.8kShelves

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   In his past life, Emperor Jianwu, Xie Heng, upheld benevolence and kindness, yet met a tragic end, betrayed by all and abandoned by his people. Only the condemned concubine Mingxi fought valiantly to protect him until the very end, dying before him. Reborn, he abandons the doctrines of sages, transforming into a ruthless and cunning tyrant, eliminating all enemies, but cherishing Mingxi above all else. Mingxi is forced into marriage, initially believing herself a pawn in a political alliance, prepared to survive, only to discover her husband's drastic change—decisive and ruthless in court, tender and affectionate in the harem, even remembering her casually mentioned preferences. From fear to attraction, she discovers the memories of his rebirth hidden in his eyes, understanding that all his favoritism is to make up for the regrets of his past life. A clear-headed and beautiful heroine × a reborn, love-struck tyrant, no melodramatic romance, only extreme favoritism; unresolved grievances from the past life are fulfilled in this one!

6. 556 夭 Good Grief! I Woke Up as the Traitorous Official's Wife, Destined to Die Young 夭寿啦！一睁眼穿成奸臣早死原配 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted Shen Heng transmigrates into an alternate history as the secret first wife of Xie Jian, the most notorious corrupt chancellor of all time, and finds herself on the way to elope with someone. She doesn't even know where to begin complaining. This is what the Record of True Chancellors says about Xie Jian: Xie Jian, courtesy name Zixuan, was the last chancellor of the Great Cong Dynasty. Through his own efforts, he brought down the dynasty, which had stood for over six hundred years. His life: He 17.2kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
7. 557 被 The Tyrant Dragged Me Back 18 Times, and I'm Pregnant Again 被暴君抓回去18次，我又怀上了 Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance534k WordsCompleted The short drama My Heart Is Weary, the Villain Only Wants Cuddles Every Day is now online. [Unhinged, tyrannical dog emperor] x [sweet, fierce, adorable heartthrob] After Su Ci transmigrates into a book, the mad emperor forces her to absorb his good luck, locks her in his bedchamber, and makes her sleep in his imperial bed. By day, she's a prisoner; by night, she's treated like an empress. She pretends to go along with it, then runs away. By day, the mad emperor is a dog: “Bring that wretched wo 7.2kReads9.4Score876Shelves

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   🍬Sweet and hilarious! The author is so daring! The female lead transmigrates into a book, and the male lead is reborn. The male lead can only survive by absorbing the female lead's luck, but the funny thing is that he absorbs it slowly and it dissipates quickly, hahaha. The male lead's luck drops rapidly whenever he treats the female lead badly, hahaha. It's so frustrating for the male lead! So entertaining!

8. 558 贵 A Noble Lady Falls from Grace, Then Fights Her Way Up 贵女跌落尘埃，一路打怪升级 Qian Cheng Man浅程慢Ancient Romance121k WordsOngoing What Does It Matter If I’m of Low Status? I’ll Still Become Empress [Reborn] [Mutual Firsts] [Court Intrigue] In her previous life, the entire Song family was brutally slaughtered overnight. Only Song Yan narrowly escaped. A year later, however, her close friend and her fiance joined forces to kill her. Reborn, she devised what she believed was the perfect plan to save her family and herself. She thought everything was going according to plan, but the villains were too cunning. Though the Song f 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended! The female lead is comparable to Xu Lanxiang—intelligent, patient, and strategically maneuvering. This isn't a mindless, fast-paced thriller; the plot is fresh, with multiple twists and turns, well-developed characters, and a dense web of foreshadowing. Read it at your own pace for constant surprises!

9. 559 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 11.1kReads8.0Score519Shelves

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   The Canary: The female lead has a fiancé, becomes pregnant unexpectedly with the male lead, who is a powerful minister. They have an adorable child and are secretly married.

10. 560 重 Reborn Mother with a Wild Child: The Little Corpse Came from Another World 重生娘亲野生崽，小尸尸是穿来的 Lan Nei兰内Ancient Romance851k WordsOngoing Four female leads and one supporting female character? How is that fair? In her previous life, Gu Wanchu was the supporting female character shared by four female-lead Systems! Reborn, Gu Wanchu overturns her fatal predicament and unexpectedly “picks up” a little zombie from the apocalypse. She scoffs at her fiancé, who keeps flirting with that fake innocent girl, and sells off the engagement once and for all. She despises the older brother who always expects her to swallow her grievances, and t 3.4kReads8.2Score260Shelves

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    A reborn legitimate daughter, accompanied by a fierce yet adorable little zombie from another world, wreaks havoc in all directions!

11. 561 被 Sold as a Sacrificial Bride, I Toppled My Ancestors' Memorial Tablets 被卖冲喜后，我掀了祖宗牌位 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭25k WordsCompleted Sold as a Bride to Bring Good Fortune, I Toppled the Ancestral Tablets 481Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short ancient romance novels, really good.

12. 562 克 After Two Consorts Meet Their End, the Grand Princess Is Haunted by Ghosts Night After Night 克死两任驸马，长公主夜夜被鬼缠 A Wild Rampage一通乱杀Ancient Romance121k WordsOngoing [1V2 + obsessive ghostly men + love triangle + a little push and pull + a little dog-training romance + swoony, satisfying pure historical romance] Xiao Yuzhuo, the eldest princess of Great Liang, held power and was so breathtakingly beautiful that, even after burying two consorts in just three years, men were still practically cracking their skulls to compete for the position. But after awakening to the truth, she learned that in the story, she was nothing but a stepping stone for the so-called 11Reads—Score162Shelves

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    The male protagonists in this pure ancient romance novel are obsessed to the point of demonic possession, refusing to let go even after they become ghosts. The female protagonist is courageous and intelligent, managing both her career and training dogs. [1V2: Sharp-tongued and arrogant newcomer VS calm and decisive female protagonist VS gentle and cunning childhood sweetheart]

13. 563 入 After Three Years in Prison, the Marquis Regretted It 入狱三年，侯爷他悔疯了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted After Three Years in Prison, the Marquis Regretted It Too Late 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
14. 564 镇 The Grand General Is My Father, So I Do Whatever I Want 镇国将军是我爹，我横着走 Pu Xiaoli蒲小鲤Ancient Romance391k WordsCompleted Women in this world each face their own constraints. With the new reforms, women can sit for the imperial examinations and reshape their era through the lives they choose to lead. Excerpt: “The Junzhu Zhaohua is of the Feng clan’s direct line, blessed by heaven. When she comes of age and marries, her consort must marry into the General’s household, and all their children must bear the Feng surname and carry on the Feng family line.” She will be the first woman in the history of Great Jing to 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This helps women and promotes women's growth.

15. 565 除 Everyone in My Family Was Reborn Except Me 除了我，全家都重生了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted Everyone in My Family Was Reborn Except Me 343Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 566 在 Walking a Tightrope on My Yandere Husband's Heart 在病娇夫君的心尖上反复横跳 Three Inches of Snow三寸雪Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted Psychotic obsession + sweet romance + comedy + absurd, satisfying fun + devoted to each other. Gongzi Jin was bloodthirsty and murderous, happiest when white flesh was stained red. People prayed to the gods, hoping Heaven would take him away. Yet someone once saw him at night, standing outside with a pitiful look on his face. “Xiao Deng'er, it's cold out here. Open the door and let me in. I'll kneel on the abacus, the washboard, or the thorny sticks. Any of them will do.” The obsessive version: 169Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    I'm a very picky reader; I usually give up on many books halfway through. I've read nearly 600 books, but only these few have I managed to finish completely. They're really good; trust me, just go for it!

17. 567 家 My Family Sent Me to Die in My Brother's Place. Now That I've Become a War God, They Beg Me to Acknowledge Them 家族让我替弟从军赴死，我成铁血战神后他们跪求相认 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭11k WordsCompleted My Family Sent Me to Die in My Brother’s Place. Now That I’ve Become a Battle-Hardened God of War, They’re Begging Me to Acknowledge Them 627Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 568 后 He Has Three Thousand Harem Women, but Loves Only His Late Wife 后宫三千他只爱亡妻 Chuan Yueyueyue川月悦玥Ancient Romance405k WordsOngoing [Childhood Friends + Devoted Love + Both Pure] They fell in love before they understood anything. Only after they understood everything did they realize that this was love. In the palace when they were young, the innocent little prince Pei Yilang was always following Yun Wan around, looking up at her with admiration. "Sister Wan, how come you're so good at everything?" As emperor, Pei Yilang would wrap his arms around Yun Wan, looking aggrieved as he murmured, "Sister Wan, I miss you." But later 1.1kReads—Score147Shelves

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    Absolutely amazing! It's a perfect depiction of a young couple's daily life in love! They sit on the dragon throne together, share the imperial seal, and it's a childhood sweetheart romance between an older woman and a younger man!

19. 569 偏 The Obsessive Villain’s Beloved Flees 偏执反派的朱砂痣她跑路了 Corn-Flavored Sausage, Get Out of the Universe玉米味香肠滚出宇宙Ancient Romance181k WordsCompleted She transmigrates into a book, and her mission is to win over the main villain, Jiang Jin! Song Qingran accepts her fate and throws everything she has into the task, even though she has to grit her teeth and press on. But after all the twists and turns, Jiang Jin’s heart still belongs only to that one white moonlight! At last, Song Qingran can’t take it anymore. Just as she’s about to turn on her heel and leave, Jiang Jin grabs her bundle and stares at her darkly. “You’ve taken advantage of me, 2.4kReads8.7Score133Shelves
20. 570 昼 Jade by Day, Heng by Night 昼如玉，夜如珩 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Jade by Day, Heng by Night 9Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 571 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score426Shelves

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    1. My top recommendation is "Tiger Wife." The absolute pinnacle of the genre. Worth reading again and again. No time travel or reincarnation. Completed. 2. A female-disguised-as-male reincarnation novel. I've read it three times.

22. 572 我 The Couple I Ship Broke Up Again 我磕的cp又be了 You Ji尤嵇Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted Jiang Xueying transmigrated into a book after dying suddenly from staying up too late. She ended up in a tragic romance where the male lead is killed by the sickly, obsessive male supporting character, who is then killed by the heroine. She herself is the heroine’s ill-fated younger sister, a cannon-fodder character who dies unjustly! Her mission is to do everything she can to get the leads their happy ending and stop the obsessive male supporting character, Luo Ying, from causing trouble! Luo Y 2.6kReads9.1Score292Shelves
23. 573 试 The Trial-Room Maid 试房丫鬟 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The House-Testing Maid —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 574 菀 Wan Yuan Is Your Substitute, Yet Better Than You 菀苑类卿却胜卿 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Wan Yuan Resembles Qing, Yet Surpasses Her 530Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 575 权 The Power of the Imperial Favorite 权宠天下 June六月Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted Live-action short-form drama: The Power and Privilege 4: Ruling the World is now streaming on Hongguo. A brilliant medical PhD transmigrates into the body of the Chu Prince’s discarded consort. As soon as she arrives, she encounters a critically injured patient. Guided by her medical ethics, she treats him, only to nearly be thrown into prison on false charges. When the Retired Emperor falls gravely ill, she finds a way to treat him, but that hateful Poison King misunderstands and berates her. I 10.3kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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    I've read this book countless times already; just look at how long I've been reading it! [Smirk]

26. 576 全 My Whole Family Are Occult Masters, While I'm Just a Lazy Fish 全家玄门大佬，而我咸鱼一条 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Female-Channel Fanfiction26k WordsCompleted Everyone in My Family Is a Master of the Mystical Arts, but I'm Just a Lazybones 49Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 577 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book Set During a Famine and Became Invincible Through Cultivation 穿书荒年，我靠修仙无敌了 Nai Naiyi奈奈一Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Space + farming + no romance + wealth + feel-good revenge] [The animated adaptation is now available. If you’re interested, check it out!] Qiao Qi transmigrated into a book and became the vicious female supporting character. The good news: Her medicinal garden space came with her, and she could cultivate and level up to her heart’s content. The bad news: The male lead had just stabbed her to death. ☸ 1. A ridiculously powerful golden finger, a feel-good story, ruthless decisiveness, and ov 48.8kReads9.2Score6.7kShelves
28. 578 重 Reborn: Grand Tutor, Wake Up! The Princess Is Really Dead 重生之太傅醒醒吧，公主真的死了 Nine Snowy Branches九枝雪Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Both reborn, pampered legitimate princess × obsessive Grand Tutor × groveling pursuit of his wife × the chaste man falls] Qin Shu could never come to terms with the fact that the person who killed her in her previous life was Song Xun. Back then, she was Princess Jingyuan, and she called him Grand Tutor. She died on a snowy day during the Jing era. She said, “If there is another life, then I hope never to meet you again, Grand Tutor...” But she didn’t know that from then on, Song Xun came to ha 4.5kReads8.9Score410Shelves

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    It's a double rebirth, a simultaneous double rebirth, both with memories of their past lives. In their past life, the male lead personally served her poisoned wine (which he thought was a fake death potion), and she actually died. This fact completely shattered Song Xun's composure. From then on, evil sprouted in the heart of this upright and honest man, and his perverse nature blazed out from his bones. He sought revenge for Qin Shu, and none of those who had harmed her met a good end, including himself [sad]. After his rebirth, Song Xun carefully hid his deep feelings for Qin Shu until he discovered that she was also reborn (the female lead, because of the poisoned wine in her past life, no longer wanted any connection with the male lead). The fear of possibly losing Qin Shu made Song Xun disregard everything else.

29. 579 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Reborn Prince Knocked Over Her Contraceptive Soup 新婚夜，重生王爷打翻她的避子汤 A Hand That Can Reach the Sea手可探海Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Feel-Good Wish Fulfillment + Devoted Couple] Ye Chen is reborn on his wedding night with his Qiu'er. In his previous life, he couldn't even keep his Qiu'er's remains safe. This time, he will stay by her side every moment. Her greatest regret in her previous life was never having children of her own. This time, he will have lots of children with her. She was trapped in the capital all her life before. This time, he will travel across the land of the Nine Provinces with 20kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    This book is truly exceptional.

30. 580 财 God of Wealth: With Me Around, Do You Buddhists Still Think You'll Flourish? 财神：有我在，你佛门还想大兴？ Yan Er, Who Loves Shandong Spicy Chicken爱吃山东辣子鸡的阎二Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing A great fortune sent him on his way, only for him to become Zhao Gongming, a name on the Investiture of the Gods. Watching as the Jie Sect was destroyed, the Chan Sect was raided, the line of human emperors came to an end, and the Son of Heaven became a subordinate of the Celestial Court, he could not stand by. As a human from a later age, how could he allow this? But after being named among the gods, his strength was restricted. He could not advance even a fraction beyond the Great Luo Golden I 127.7kReads8.2Score12.6kShelves

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    💯Book lovers, I highly recommend this novel, * [Bloodstained Gate] The Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed*! It's a historical romance with political intrigue and a strong female protagonist seeking revenge. Currently being serialized, it's fast-paced and not at all padded. Watching the two sisters climb back from the brink of despair to the top of the court, reclaiming everything that's rightfully theirs step by step, the strategic battles and the sheer satisfaction are absolutely amazing! It meets the requirements of "political intrigue as the main theme, and the female lead as the absolute core," making it a high-quality read. Don't miss out! 📚

31. 581 权 A Woman in Power 权姝 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance628k WordsCompleted Legitimate daughter | Devoted hidden guard × Long-suffering childhood friend, the prince | Pure romance | Court intrigue | Strong female lead | Nation and family The court of the Great Qi dynasty is in turmoil, with the struggle for the throne brewing beneath the surface. The Molong cavalry bears down on Zhenmen Pass, where starving, freezing soldiers hold the border with their flesh and blood. On the battlefields of a troubled age, it is not only men who march to their deaths. Fu Ziyou brav 534Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A top-tier historical romance novel, full of political intrigue, love and hate, and patriotic themes. Highly recommended.

32. 582 全 My Whole Family Are Masters of the Mystical Arts, but I'm a Materialist 全家玄门大佬，而我唯物主义 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭9k WordsCompleted My Whole Family Are Masters of the Mystical Arts, but I'm a Materialist 14Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 583 寒 A Cold Crow Nests in Your Heart 寒鸦栖君心 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone envies the Prince of Beian for loving his wife beyond all measure, with a love as deep as the sea. No one knows he won this perfect life by risking everything. Yan Junjue clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses in the Cold Palace. He was bloodthirsty and ruthless, a possessive, obsessive madman whose jealousy was carved into his bones. Everyone in the world feared him. Only Cui Yunqi was a little warmth in his endless darkness. She was the proud and steadfast lord of Hanya City, dev 9.8kReads8.8Score984Shelves
34. 584 死 My Archenemy Has Had a Crush on Me Since He Was Eight 死对头他八岁就开始暗恋我 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted My Archrival Has Had a Crush on Me Since He Was Eight 14Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 585 玉 Jade Halls and Golden Boudoirs 玉堂金闺 Idly Listening to Falling Flowers闲听落花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Li Tian has a clear goal in life: money, leisure, and no worries. She wants to find a kind-hearted husband with no skills and no temper, grow flowers and plants, raise cats and dogs, enjoy a little wine, compose a few sentimental poems, and live in blissful seclusion among the hills... Money isn't a problem, and leisure isn't a problem. But why is that kind-hearted husband with no skills and no temper always so far away among those hills? 99Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Both are top-tier ancient Chinese romance novels, with strong moral values, featuring virginity and deep affection between the characters.

36. 586 被 After My Childhood Friend Forced Me to Drink Poisoned Wine, I Became the Enemy Kingdom's Crown Princess 被竹马灌下毒酒后，我成了敌国太子妃 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted After My Childhood Friend Forced Me to Drink Poisoned Wine, I Became the Crown Prince's Consort in the Enemy Kingdom 28Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 587 惊 Jinglan: The Realm as My Dowry 惊澜：江山为聘 Northern Night北夜Fantastical Romance5.6M WordsCompleted [Film and TV Rights in Development] [Revenge + Historical Romance + Strong Female Lead] She was the greatest assassin of the 21st century. After transmigrating, she became the useless, foolish eldest daughter of the Feng family, and was sold to a brothel… Enough is enough! When her starry eyes flash and her edge is revealed, she will rule the entire world! But even a woman as formidable as her meets a monstrous man! At times, he is aloof and domineering; at others, bewitchingly seductive! “My de 5.7kReads9.2Score510Shelves

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    When I run out of books to read, I'm going to check out the female lead stories. The kind where she builds her career and achieves a comeback is even more exciting than sweet romance novels.

38. 588 一 A Journey of Blossoms 一路繁花 Clear Shallow Waters濯水清浅Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted A little dumpling patters into the imperial study and says in a childish voice, “Grandpa! Eldest Aunt scolded me!” The vigorous old emperor replies, “Grandpa will scold her for you.” Many years later, a graceful young woman in her early teens walks into the imperial study, tears in her eyes. “Imperial Uncle, my eldest cousin bullied me again.” The mighty emperor, still in the prime of his life, replies, “I'll have a word with her.” Many more years later, a beautiful and alluring noblewoman glanc 4.2kReads7.4Score328Shelves

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    This book tells the story of a female protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a princess, and the narrative unfolds from her childhood until the end of her life. The novel has over six hundred chapters, but the writing style and plot are anything but dull. After finishing it, I felt a strange sense of loss because I truly witnessed the protagonist's entire life, its ups and downs.

39. 589 王 Prince, a Brothel Isn't a Study Hall! 王爷，青楼不是自习室！ Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted Your Highness, a Brothel Is Not a Study Hall! 221Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 590 她 She Finds It Tiresome 她对此感到厌烦 Feihe妚鹤Anime Fanfiction315k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + No Romance + Western Fantasy + Female Awakening + Strong Female Lead] At a friend’s recommendation, player 6237486 bought a dating sim called The Goddess Chronicle. But she never expected to transmigrate into the game and become its heroine, Lilith. Even after successfully winning over the male lead, Lilith didn’t return to reality. To escape the game, she had no choice but to complete every route. Round after round, she replayed the game, winning over all the male leads and re 46.8kReads9.7Score7.6kShelves
41. 591 弄 Playing Coy! 弄娇！ Liang Anzhen梁安祯Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted The rating has just come in, and it’s a little low. Don’t worry, the updates will be steady and the quality is guaranteed~ [Revenge after being reborn + sweet romance + both leads are devoted to each other + possessive love + pure historical romance + pregnancy and flight] [Alluring, clear-headed young empress dowager + arrogant, unhinged regent] Song Yinshu was the late emperor’s bride, married to him in hopes of curing his illness. But who could have expected that just three days after her wed 453Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    The regent and the empress dowager had a secret love affair, and later the young empress dowager even became pregnant.

42. 592 灌 After He Made Me Take Abortion Pills, the Scumbag Asked Who the Baby's Father Was 灌我堕胎药后，渣男又问孩子是谁的 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted After He Made Me Take Abortion Pills, My Scumbag Ex Asked Who the Baby Belonged To 52Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 593 重 Reborn, I Married the Crown Prince Again, Still Unaware He Had a Crush on Me 重生再嫁太子，竟还不知他暗恋我 Xiaoqing Who Leaves Nothing Out一字不漏的小清Ancient Romance190k WordsOngoing [Reborn for Revenge + Male Lead Has a Secret Crush + The Heroine Falls in Love After Marriage] She has been reborn. She'll be the Crown Princess again, and revenge is her mission! Her enemies? Killing them with one stroke would be too easy! She'll take her time. Strip them of their titles, ruin their reputations, uncover the conspiracy behind it all piece by piece, string every last enemy together, and send them to a mass grave to feed the wolves! The Crown Prince is about to die! What? A ma 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely logical, not idiotic, and not melodramatic! Highly recommended.

44. 594 读 After Reading His Mind, the Mad Tyrant Decides to Turn Over a New Leaf 读心后，疯批暴君决定洗白 Picking Flowers in the Wind风中折花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book + woman disguised as a man + mind reading + wish fulfillment + two powerful leads + both leads are devoted to each other] Song Yunchu transmigrates into the tragic villainous chancellor from a melodramatic novel, who dies horribly. According to the original story, she will first be dismissed from office and imprisoned by the villainous emperor, then shot through the heart with a rain of arrows by the male lead, Prince Yi, whom she loves. After weighing her options, So 29.6kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves

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    Song Yunchu, my ceiling.

45. 595 替 After Becoming a Substitute Bride to Bring Good Fortune, the Prince Said He Was the One Who Killed Him 替嫁冲喜后，王爷说人是他杀的 Not Cheeky Pikachu不皮皮卡丘Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted After I Was Married Off as a Substitute Bride to Bring Good Fortune, the Prince Said He Was the One Who Killed Him 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's unconventional, without any special advantages, and features a camaraderie-based romance. You should check this out, my darling! [Kissing emoji]

46. 596 替 After Marrying the Sickly Crown Prince Who Practices Buddhism in Her Sister's Place, She Makes Him Break His Vows 替嫁给病弱佛修太子后，他破戒了 Qin Qiu Chenyin琴秋尘音Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Traditional Historical Romance + Household and Palace Intrigue + Rebirth Revenge Fantasy + Substitute Marriage + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Black Lotus] After jumping from the city tower, Jiang Nanzhi and her legitimate elder sister, Jiang Tanxin, are both reborn. In her previous life, Jiang Tanxin gave up her childhood sweetheart, the young lord Shen Che, to become the Crown Princess, and schemed to make Jiang Nanzhi marry Shen Che as her substitute. But who could have guessed that the Crown 4kReads8.9Score568Shelves

    Reader note

    Both are completed novels featuring a wicked female protagonist, and both are set during her time as a crown prince. The female protagonists are ambitious and strong.

47. 597 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 37kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

    Reader note

    Help! I'm totally swooning over the Prime Minister in "Under the Treacherous Minister's Skirt"! The author's writing is superb, every character has their own unique traits and thoughts, they feel so real! A reborn, scheming female lead x a cold, protective prime minister, the cross-dressing trope is given a fresh twist, court intrigue + revenge galore! "A full house of 108,000 guests, no respect for gods or Buddhas, only for me," the female lead's aura is off the charts! A 9.7 Rating on Tomato, highly recommended by millions of readers, if you don't like it, I'll take the blame! #TomatoHighScoringNovel #UnderTheTreacherousMinister'sSkirt #MustReadThroughTheNight

48. 598 倾 The Empress Dowager Who Ruled the Nation 倾国太后 Song of June's Parting六月离歌Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted She transmigrated straight into a marriage with an emperor on his deathbed? Who could have guessed that by the next day, Long Zhanyan would be elevated to empress dowager, forcing her scumbag father and wicked mother to kneel and bow while the emperor himself bent down to greet her? There was only one word for it: glorious! But the Regent looked at her strangely... “How many men have you had before?” “Half of one. He died afterward.” “Good! If he hadn’t died, I’d make sure he met an even worse 91Reads8.8Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    These are all pretty good. [1] I had read Xia Zi'an before, but this time it was recommended by netizens in the comments section when I was reading other novels. So the Dragon Empress Dowager is here! 👍👍👍 [2] It's good, but I want to see what happens between the female lead's mother, Mo Lian, and her father, Lin Zhiheng (/≧ω\) [3] After watching "The Divine Doctor's Daughter" and then watching "The Divine Doctor's Poisonous Consort", I felt that Feng Yuheng was the boss. In comparison, I still prefer her, Xuan Tianming and Xuan Tianhua.

49. 599 枝 Zhi Ruyin 枝如吟 Ling Ling Ling Zhi灵灵灵芝Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted Fictional setting | Please note: The heroine's martial prowess is unknown, and she grows stronger to match her opponents. She fights ferocious beasts one-on-one, cuts down enemy spies, steps on the mastermind behind her family's tragedy, and slays an enemy prince with her own hands... Song Ruzhi found the badly wounded General Jiang Qinian in the mud and brought him home. As they spent day after day together, feelings blossomed between them. But fate had other plans. One night, a blaze lit up th 8Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    I really enjoyed the portrayal of the ordinary people in this book. It's not just the male and female leads; the kind-hearted aunties in the village, the suffering people encountered on the road, the newly made close friends—every supporting character has their own story. The early pastoral scenes are gentle and healing, while the tone becomes somber later, with tragedy arriving unexpectedly. The female lead's emotional changes are depicted with great subtlety, from longing for a peaceful life to carrying a deep-seated hatred as she moves forward; the emotional transitions are natural and not abrupt.

50. 600 从 From Wandering Outcast to Empress of Great Yan 从流浪废女到大燕女帝 Pudding Slightly Sweet布丁微甜Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted From Exiled Outcast to Empress of Great Yan tells the story of Zhang Ruoxi, the legitimate daughter of her family, who is framed by her half-sister Zhou Xinyi and her fiancé Wu Haoxuan. Accused of disobeying her elders and theft, she is sentenced to exile. Along the way, she suffers humiliation at the hands of the guards and attacks by her enemies. On the brink of death, she activates a comeback System and gains the Eye of Truth and supplies for survival. Trapped in the Northern Wasteland exile 139Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is framed by her half-sister and fiancé, but she fights her way back from the north to the throne and become the founding empress.

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