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. 601 小 The Little Palace Maid's Thoughts Were Read 小宫女被读心了 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the palace as a maid, Qin Jianjian works diligently, flatters those above her, and deceives those below her. In the end, she becomes the top-ranked maid serving the Empress Dowager. She has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of her profession. Money she’s openly entitled to, along with money she shouldn’t have, keeps flowing into Qin Jianjian’s pockets. Delighted, she just has to wait until she’s old enough to leave the palace and retire early. Who could have guessed the 15.3kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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   I have a strong preference for forced marriage novels, and these two are among my favorites. The first one is a masterpiece; the female lead's character is stunning. Having read for over a decade, I've rarely seen such a thrilling female lead, and the chemistry between the male and female leads is off the charts. Moreover, this is a forced marriage novel, which truly tests the author's skill. I've almost never seen a female lead so strong in a forced marriage novel. There are too many submissive, cruel "little wife" characters who are abused and driven away by the male lead. And in these forced marriage novels, the male lead is usually self-centered, selfish, and chauvinistic, sacrificing the female lead for his own advancement, which is infuriating. The female lead, because of her status, always has to endure. In comparison, this one completely surpasses them! The male and female leads never falter; the female lead remains consistently strong, and the male lead's possessiveness is always at its peak. Their love is a pure love born from soul attraction! The second one's female lead's character is unforgettable. After reading so many forced marriage novels, this one is simply unforgettable. The author handled the dynamics between the male and female leads exceptionally well. Some forced marriage novels make readers angry and feel sorry for the female lead, but this one doesn't. Because the author crafted the female lead's character so well, there's no sense of being wronged. The female lead is strong and charming. In this kind of male-dominated, forced marriage novel, writing such a strong female lead is a true test of skill—that's one accolade. The second accolade is that you can genuinely feel the male lead's deep love for the female lead. In many forced marriage novels, the male lead feels selfish, self-centered, and the abuse is merely for the sake of abuse; you can't feel his love for the female lead, only a sense of resentment. I love forced marriage novels; I love this kind of obsessive, pure love, and this is a feast for those who appreciate pure love!

2. 602 谋 Scheming for the Heir 谋嫡 Master Hua花爷Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted From being a pawn sent by her elder half-sister to the Third Prince's residence to climbing over a mountain of blood and claiming the empress's throne, Lin Wanying did just one thing: she kept Zhao Xuan firmly by her side. 3.6kReads9.1Score685Shelves
3. 603 权 The Art of Winning Favor: Your Highness, Step into My Trap 权宠之道：王爷请入局 Drunk on a Startling Swan惊鸿醉Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing [Super sweet + one-on-one romance + lighthearted + marriage of convenience + both become powerful later] On a snowy night, the frail and helpless Su Wanqing seeks help alone, carrying the pain of her parents' murder and the loss of her family's business. Gu Jingshen, the cold and ruthless Prince of Zhennan, becomes her only hope. A marriage contract looks like a desperate bargain on the surface, but behind it lies a deadly game. She seems gentle and patient, yet hides a sharp edge beneath the ad —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These three books are truly the pinnacle of historical romance novels I've ever read. The first one features a very clear-headed female protagonist with a keen understanding of herself. The second one's romance develops naturally and smoothly, a classic case of marriage of convenience turning into love—it's incredibly captivating, with that ambiguous, suspenseful feeling! These three books are so addictive; you simply can't stop reading once you start.

4. 604 芙 Lotus Ashes: Frost and Snow over Bianjing 芙蓉烬之汴京霜雪 Light Rain on a Sunny Day, Weiwei晴天微雨薇薇Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted The capital of Shu falls, and the whole kingdom is forced to relocate. Fei Rui'er follows Meng Chang to Bianjing, thinking that as a surrendered captive, all she can do is cling to life. But soon after they arrive in Bianjing, Meng Chang dies suddenly, and Zhao Guangyi begins persecuting the Meng family one blow after another. With memories of a later age, she witnesses this succession of calamities with her own eyes. Outside the palace walls, there is no way out. 176Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This iconic scene in the grand hall is one I've watched countless times! The female protagonist didn't cry or argue; she simply used a few lines of poetry to confront the contempt of the entire hall, recounting the suffering that history had glossed over—the emotional impact was incredible. For a new book in the same series as Lady Huarui, titled "Lady Huarui: The Moon over Bianjing," just search for the title.

5. 605 重 Reborn, the Noble Consort No Longer Competes for Favor, and the Six Palaces Fall Silent 重生后贵妃不争宠了，六宫皆寂 Jiu Zheng Weixi酒筝微汐Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out and isn’t very high yet. Come give it a look, friends! (⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎)] Reborn on the day she was demoted, Consort Su Su finally came to her senses. In her previous life, she had been blinded by love. In the end, her loyal servants were scattered, her father and brothers died tragically, and all she had to show for it was a cup of poisoned wine in the depths of the Cold Palace. In this life, she keeps her brilliance hidden and focuses on saving money, waiting for a chance t 14.4kReads6.5Score1.1kShelves

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   This is absolutely amazing! The writing is superb! The male lead is all about explaining things when there's a problem! (Long-mouthed) The past and present lives of the male and female leads are so sweet and angsty! The male lead sacrifices his life in his past life to revive the female lead, and their next reincarnation is so sweet!!! The epilogue is also incredibly good!!!

6. 606 长 Lost You Forever: Dan Unties the Knot Between Life and Death 长相思之丹解生死结 The Color of Dusk暮霭之色Female-Channel Fanfiction150k WordsOngoing For thirty-seven years beneath the sea, Xiang Liu's heart's blood kept Xiaoyao alive, but what awakened her was half of his demon core. After Xiang Liu died, he saw Xiaoyao's true feelings. Only after losing him forever did Xiaoyao face her own feelings. Half a demon core drew Xiaoyao to Xiang Liu after her death. The laws of the myriad worlds were broken, and only by borrowing Xiang Liu's power of rebirth could they send the two of them back to their respective old and new timelines. This time, 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A new fanfiction about Xiao Yao and Xiang Liu has begun. Xiang Liu dies, but Xiao Yao's soul returns, bound by a demon core from a past life. Upon his return, Xiang Liu immediately runs off with Xiao Yao, leaving her cousin heartbroken and Tu Shan Jing insane! Together, they force Xiang Liu to return Xiao Yao! In another world, when Xiao Yao returns to the seabed to heal, who would have thought that she would be forced to lie down and do nothing after transmigrating to this world? Where are her missions? Where are her lovers?

7. 607 大 A Complete History of the Great Song: From Its Founding to Yashan 大宋全史：从开国到崖山 Nanlong南陇Historical1.5M WordsCompleted This book offers a sweeping panorama of the three centuries of upheaval that shaped the Song dynasty, from Zhao Kuangyin’s founding of the dynasty after the Chenqiao Mutiny to its fall in the naval battle of Yashan. With a deft touch, the author traces the Northern Song’s prosperity and height of power, as well as the Southern Song’s retreat to a corner of the realm, and delves into the dynasty’s remarkable achievements and fatal weaknesses in politics, military strategy, economics, and culture. 32.5kReads9.6Score6.5kShelves
8. 608 恶 The Reborn Evil Spirit: The Marquis's Estate Begs Me to Die Every Day 恶鬼重生，侯府日日求自尽 Gloomy Carp鲤鱼郁郁Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted Just started A satisfying tale of household intrigue + a smiling tiger of a matriarch + revenge and face-slapping In her previous life, the Marquis of Yu'an died on the battlefield, leaving behind only four legitimate daughters. The entire capital watched, waiting for a laugh at the marquisate's expense. Without an heir, the family was bound to fall apart sooner or later. At her mother-in-law's command, Song Nanzhi, the matriarch, took in the two young sons of the first branch as her own. She tr 17.9kReads7.0Score3.4kShelves
9. 609 江 A Jiangnan Girl Is No Easy Target 江南姑娘不好欺 Shi Xuanwen是烜闻Ancient Romance177k WordsOngoing [Career-driven + two powerful leads + feel-good power fantasy + building wealth + devoted love] One is a wealthy family's illegitimate daughter, unloved by her father and mother, cast aside by her clan and left all alone. The other is a love-struck woman from the 21st century, betrayed both in a decade-long romance and a twenty-year friendship. At the end of her rope, the wheels of fate turn, and she transmigrates! Reborn with memories of her previous life, she borrows the pitiful body of Jiangn —Reads—Score—Shelves

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10. 610 和 After Getting Together with a Eunuch, the Real Princess Was Reborn 和阉贼在一起后，真公主重生了 You Lu由鹿Ancient Romance571k WordsCompleted When Rong Yao was six, she was poisoned and her mind was damaged, leaving her an idiot. Everyone said she had the wits of a six-year-old. To survive, Rong Yao sneaked into the palace and became Princess Shengping's personal maid. She washed the princess's feet and rubbed her back every day, doing light chores. Grateful to Princess Shengping for not despising her as an idiot, Rong Yao secretly climbed into the bed of the powerful eunuch Qi Shen when the princess asked her to become his companio 226.6kReads9.2Score40.8kShelves
11. 611 战 War Spirit Art 战灵决 Hidden Heart隐之心Ancient Romance326k WordsOngoing [Two equally powerful leads + the male lead takes center stage + strongest heroine + mutual devotion + sweet romance + comedy + deeply healing] This story is all about lighthearted fun! There’s a little angst, but it’s a deeply satisfying read! Both leads are powerful, and both are hopeless romantics. The heroine has a brain, just not much of one. Her combat skills are maxed out, and she’s a total little-sister fanatic! She has a crush on the second male lead at first, but the male lead eventual 1Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is a novel with two strong leads, a unique plot, and an original work currently being serialized. The female lead's character is unexpected, and the author has been developing this for many years! It's really good! You should check it out! A super sweet drama.

12. 612 我 I Saved the Entire Sect by Giving Up 我靠摆烂拯救了全宗门 The Princess Isn't Going Home公主不回家Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (The second physical volume is out) Ye Qiao woke up one day to find she had become the second senior sister, a tool character in a novel about a girl adored by everyone. In the novel, whenever the junior sister was in trouble, the second senior sister stepped in. If the junior sister wanted a divine artifact, the second senior sister fetched it. If the junior sister lacked a spiritual root, hers had to be dug out. Ye Qiao was at her breaking point. She fled the mountain in the middle of the nigh 217.1kReads9.6Score24.4kShelves

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    🌷A top-tier ancient Chinese romance novel. ①The male lead has had obsessive-compulsive disorder since childhood. When he was six, he saw the female lead hiding behind a rockery, secretly eating pastries—a soft, fluffy doll. 🌿He took her back to his room and hid her away, possessively controlling her and preventing her from going home to see her mother. He fed her cakes and milk, dressed her up beautifully, and spoiled her like a little princess.

13. 613 皇 The Royal Family's Sickly, Obsessive Daughter-in-Law 皇家病娇媳 You Lu由鹿Ancient Romance570k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + classic period setting + marriage first, love later + raising a child + beautiful and captivating heroine] She spent five years scraping out a miserable existence in a brothel. At last, the famous courtesan Luo Jinyi died. She died in her wedding sedan chair, being carried off to become someone’s concubine. When she awoke again, she was still going to be carried off in a wedding sedan chair. This time, it was the day ten years earlier when she had been deceived into refusing to marry 6.9kReads9.1Score996Shelves

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    The books I recommend are all completed and have good content; you won't get stuck halfway through because they're not yet finished.

14. 614 庶 After the Concubine’s Daughter Is Reborn, She Marries the Scheming Crown Prince Instead 庶女重生后，改嫁腹黑太子爷 You Lu Ah尤鹿啊Ancient Romance892k WordsCompleted A concubine-born daughter of the Ye family, she was infatuated with Prince Yu. She even took an arrow for the emperor, all for the chance to marry him. But in the end, all her devotion was misplaced. After he conquered the realm, his first act was to slaughter the entire Ye family. Ye Gujin never imagined that beneath his gentle, refined facade lurked such a vicious monster! Reborn at the age of thirteen, with her family still alive, she still had time to change everything. In this life, she wou 747Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    Well, they're all pretty amazing books. I personally liked the first and third ones a bit more. Just a little hint about the first one: someone in the first book is just like the female lead! Please read carefully and look for the foreshadowing. [Learned something new]

15. 615 绑 After Binding to a System, I Became the Future Big Shot's Beloved 绑定系统后我成了未来大佬白月光 Sweet and Sour Cakes酸甜饼饼Ancient Romance144k WordsOngoing [A series of one-on-one romances * a universally adored heroine and the love of everyone's life] [A rebellious, ruthless would-be traitor who acts tough but is hopelessly lovesick × a gentle woman who transmigrated into a book, determined to change her fate, only to become everyone's beloved] In her seventh year since arriving in Great Liang by accident, Xiao Ning'an finally bound herself to a System that had arrived very late. Xiao Ning'an wasn't particularly interested in the System. She onl 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a transmigration story set in ancient China. The female protagonist travels seven years into the future and unexpectedly unlocks a talent identification system. Without any mandatory tasks, the system can rate people's potential. Learning that her Xiao family will meet a tragic end, she decides to discover and cultivate high-potential talents to change their predetermined fate in order to protect her family. The story begins with her uncle arranging a marriage alliance based on an old pact. While dealing with powerful families and court officials, she also encounters a top-rated alien youth living on the streets. The pacing of the story is very steady.

16. 616 痴 The Foolish, Poison-Wielding Consort Is Not to Be Trifled With 痴傻毒妃不好惹 Qiao Xiaoxi乔小夕Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She was once the famous dimwitted daughter of the prime minister's household, but after receiving a letter of divorce, she struck her head against a pillar and died! Mu Qingge, a twenty-first-century special agent, takes over her body and returns to life. With unmatched skill in medicine and poison, she stirs up the imperial court, changing the course of events from then on. They call her an idiot? Hmph, she'll show them what it means to have a clever little adviser at her side! They say she's u 1.3kReads9.0Score244Shelves
17. 617 死 The Dead Concubine Becomes the Duke’s Mansion’s Cousin Miss 死去的外室她成了国公府的表小姐 Heavy Snow in May五月下大雪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing Original title: Passing as a Noblewoman [Historical ensemble cast] [Power struggles] [Not reborn] [Plot-driven] [Romance] [Male lead is sexually inexperienced] [Ensemble cast, multiple protagonists, multiple perspectives] [Pei Yuehuan and Chen Man are both heroines. The protagonist field cannot be changed after the contract is signed, so it lists the main pairing of this story.] The imperial capital holds many secrets, and much resentment. There are merchants falsely accused and thrown into pris 43kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
18. 618 下 The Cast-Off Princess's Comeback 下堂王妃逆袭记 Er Qi迩七Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted “Rong Li, marrying you is already the limit of what I can tolerate. If you dare climb into my bed again, next time you’ll get a divorce decree.” “No need to wait until next time. Write it now.” She was the Chancellor’s daughter, and she’d done every foolish thing imaginable for the man she loved, becoming a laughingstock across the land. She was also a modern special forces instructor, and now she’d arrived in this world in all her glory. How could she let anyone bully her? The prince despised h 4.9kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
19. 619 世 The Heir’s Wife Can Scale Walls and Leap Across Roofs 世子妃会飞檐走壁 The Short-Tempered Houhou脾气暴躁的吼吼Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted Jiang Yao and Ning Heng’s marriage began with a near-drowning. Ning Heng had been unwilling. But while he was away investigating a case, his grandmother went to the palace and asked the emperor to decree the marriage. By the time he returned, the matter was settled. After the wedding, Ning Heng gradually discovered that his new bride was not as gentle and obedient as she seemed, and that she was hiding plenty of secrets. One snowy day, the two crossed paths in a narrow lane. Jiang Yao flipped he 11.8kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves

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    The only ancient romance novel I've finished reading so far is really good.

20. 620 当 Back Then, I Refused to Marry the East Wind (A Companion to A Spring Rain on a Night in a Small Tower, a Historical Pride and Prejudice) 当年不肯嫁东风（《小楼一夜听春雨》姊妹篇，古代版傲慢与偏见) Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Sisters united + rekindled romance + historical ensemble cast] The Ye sisters’ battle to protect their romantic prospects: a long-planned, romantic counterattack. With sisters sticking together, nothing is too difficult! After their mother died, the three Ye sisters broke with their father, who favored his concubine and neglected his wife. They lived in a separate residence and took in A Cuo, the adopted daughter of their late maternal aunt, relying on one another to get by. Four years ago, the 17.2kReads9.6Score2.8kShelves

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    These three works by the same author all demonstrate excellent writing skills and literary talent, featuring nuanced character portrayals and a grand scope. "Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Building" breaks down class barriers, "Refusing to Marry the East Wind Back Then" transcends physical appearance, and "Why Need Light Green and Deep Red?" Discusses equality. These three books can be considered the pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance ensemble works. [Sending heart]

21. 621 反 The Villainess Is Reborn: The Supporting Female Lead Refuses to Play Along 反派重生 : 女配她不干了 Pipi Loves Tangerines爱吃橘子的皮皮Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Yin Susu opened her eyes and, wow, she had been reborn for the second time. The plot was exactly the same, and so were all the awful problems. She had planned to spend this life eating her fill and waiting to die, just coasting along until the supporting female character reached the end of her life and this whole existence was over. But she still wasn’t willing to accept her fate! If the heroine had a golden finger, then she’d just have to break it. 12.6kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
22. 622 魂 After Four Years in Another Body, the Grand Princess Returns to Seize the Realm 魂穿四年，长公主强势归来谋江山 Butterfly Shadows Dance Lightly蝶影轻舞Ancient Romance239k WordsOngoing A formidable heroine devoted to her ambitions x a stoic, battle-hardened hero After spending four years in the modern world, the Great Xia Grand Princess Xia Zhinuan returns to find the land in ruins. Xu Jingyuan, once a youthful war god, lost his entire family to a frame-up. His finger was severed and he was exiled. Everyone says she betrayed the Xu family. When they meet again, a gentle confidante is already by his side. With a sea of blood between them, he hates her to the bone, his every w 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Calling it the pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance novels would be an exaggeration... But the delicate emotional storyline between the male and female leads truly makes the reader feel immersed in the story, creating an incredibly strong sense of identification!

23. 623 小 That Little Brat's Always Causing Mischief, and Her Parents Can't Stop Grinning 小鼻嘎不过作作妖，爹娘被哄翘嘴 Piggy Who Loves Cilantro吃香菜的猪猪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Comedy] [Beloved by the Whole Family] [Wins Over Everyone] [A Touch of Political Intrigue] [The Female Lead Returns] [Her Future Love Interest Is Murong Yan] [Original title: The Little Brat Only Causes Trouble, Yet Somehow Wins Her Parents Over] [Talkative, sharp-tongued heroine whose mouth moves faster than her brain ❤️ Hero reborn nine times, with eight hundred tricks up his sleeve] Luo Yan transmigrates into a book, where her entire family consists of villains. Her scumbag father is the vil 44.6kReads9.0Score7.1kShelves

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    I highly recommend the first two, but the romance is rather rushed. If you prefer romance, check out the fifth and sixth. The fourth one is a comedy.

24. 624 疯 The Mad Demoness Returns: Everyone Faces Their Reckoning 疯批女魔头归来，全员火葬场 Spring Peach春日桃Ancient Romance515k WordsCompleted [Max-Level Protagonist + Satisfying Revenge + Political Scheming + Fantasy + Everyone Is Drawn to Her] After the number-one great demon of Jiuzhou was hunted down, he was reborn in the body of Yan Huang, the useless eldest legitimate daughter of the Yan family in Langdu. The Yan family's eldest daughter had a noble status, but was born useless. On her coming-of-age day, her fiancé broke off their engagement. Her mother, unable to bear the humiliation, died from a strange poison. Her rebellious y 2.2kReads9.3Score241Shelves

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    Genre: [Rebirth + Possession + Cultivation + Popularity + Numerous Male Supporting Characters + Strong Female Lead + Pampered + Completed] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Synopsis: Yan Huang, the great demon of the Nine Provinces, is reborn as the head of the Yan family in Langdu. Intelligent and ruthless, she leads the 100,000-strong Yan family army to glory. The female lead is powerful, not a saint, and decisive. She is surrounded by handsome men, and even women adore her. She also has a charming and talented younger brother, Yan Jing! Worth reading! [Smirk][Smirk][Smirk] List of Handsome Men: [Smirk] The Loyal Mad Dog - Su You; The Arrogant and Sickly Third Master Xiao - Xiao Ji; The Master of the Fusang Divine Tree - Fusang Nightmare Sorcerer - Ji Rongyan; The Ruthless Sword Master - Yan Wuji; The Ancestor of the Yan Family - Yan Wuji; The Head of Dongshan Academy - Helian Qing; The Young Master of the Shang Clan of Tianque Chamber of Commerce - Shang Youyan; The Sword Master of Wenjian Manor - Xue Fujing; The Ferocious Beast Crying Blood Phoenix - Ji Jiuming

25. 625 太 The Crown Prince’s One and Only: The Bewitching Consort Captures His Heart and Claims Her Place 太子独宠，尤物娘娘缚心上位 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Ancient Romance725k WordsOngoing [Unhinged, Ruthless Heroine + Cold, Scheming, Obsessive Crown Prince + Palace Intrigue] [Before the heroine entered the palace, the hero already had wives and concubines, but the emperor had forced them on him for political reasons. He only went through the motions with them, and their relationships were in name only.] [Readers who mind this should proceed with caution] She was the legitimate daughter of the Luo family, breathtakingly beautiful. But when her father demoted her mother to a concub 2.4kReads—Score182Shelves

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    Superb! ① A thrilling palace intrigue novel. The female lead enters the Eastern Palace through the imperial concubine selection. She is unassuming and adept at feigning weakness, but is actually highly skilled. She tests the Crown Prince, who dotes on her. The plot is fast-paced and very enjoyable to read. ② Palace intrigue + rebirth. In her previous life, the female lead mistakenly trusted her sister, broke with the male lead, and died tragically. She is reborn and actively pursues the male lead to resolve misunderstandings. After reconciliation, they join forces to fight in the palace. I've read it many times!

26. 626 戎 Battle Armor, a City Enchanted: The Legitimate Daughter's Path to Becoming a Phoenix 戎装倾城，将门嫡女的成凰之路 Butterfly Shadows Dance Lightly蝶影轻舞Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A power couple + love and hate + mutual devotion She was told from childhood that her destiny was unusual. Though born the legitimate daughter of a military family, she was raised by a renowned physician from the martial world and became both a gifted doctor and a formidable martial artist. Not long after she returned home, before she had a chance to build bonds with her family, she received the devastating news that her father and brothers had both died in battle. The emperor ordered a daughter 157Reads6.7Score—Shelves
27. 627 斗 Battling the Vermilion Gates 斗朱门 Unexpectedly, Thoughts on a Quiet Night偏偏静夜思Ancient Romance719k WordsCompleted Yin Xuesu never imagined that one day she would become a surrogate, carrying a child for someone else. * “Just give my husband and me an heir. Don't entertain any improper thoughts. Remember, my husband isn't yours, and neither is the child...” But, Madam, you never told me you'd take my life from me, too. Heaven has given me another chance to live. The child was mine all along. Now your husband, your place as mistress of the household, and everything you have will soon be mine. * Primar 53.7kReads9.0Score8.1kShelves

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    A great story about power struggles within a wealthy family! The writing is smooth and engaging!

28. 628 邪 Evil Spirits 邪祟 Romantic Mountain浪漫山Ancient Romance245k WordsCompleted [Not a mutually exclusive pairing. Read at your own risk.] Li Jiaojiao transmigrated into a book, but her mission wasn’t to win over the male lead or his love interests. Instead, she had to straighten out the twisted worldview and gloomy personality of a male supporting character. Looking at the man who had been sliced up by sword energy and was barely alive, then at Duan Qinglian, whose eyes sparkled with excitement even as he smiled warmly, Li Jiaojiao asked the System, Is he going to enjoy ki 6.4kReads9.2Score686Shelves

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    Duan Qinglian smiled and did not refute, "Before I met you, I was a penniless evil spirit. After I met you, I gained these things, all of which are my precious possessions." [Friendly reminder: The male lead is not pure.]

29. 629 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 15.7kReads8.2Score942Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Sending a heart]

30. 630 重 Reborn, the Empress Wants Love, Not Power 重生归来，女帝她不要权势要爱情 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Reborn + a desperate pursuit to win back her husband + both leads are sexually pure + palace intrigue] [Dear readers, if you like rebirth stories and female-led novels, come take a look!] Donglan is a country where women hold power. Empress Dongfang Qingyan has three daughters: Dongfang Yue, Dongfang Ning, and Dongfang Zhi. In her previous life, Dongfang Ning put power above all else. After her elder sister died of illness, she devoted herself to claiming the throne. To achieve that goal, she t 257Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 631 诱 Seduce the Minister 诱臣 North and South北和南Ancient Romance202k WordsCompleted [Cold, Brooding, Muscular, and Unhinged General VS Delicate, Curvy Heiress] [Love and Hate, Devoted to Each Other, High Sweetness and High Stakes] Qin Yao transmigrates into a book, becoming a curvy, captivating heiress to the Minister of Rites who is ignored by her family. Twice, she is drugged and nearly assaulted, and twice she is rescued by the cold, brooding general Xie Yunchen. They grow closer and closer, but neither dares to speak the feelings between them. Until Qin Yao is told that she 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend my own book.

32. 632 和 I Entered the Wrong Bridal Chamber with My Sister, and the Cold, Powerful Official Became a Loyal Puppy 和嫡姐进错婚房，清冷权臣变忠犬 Jing Fu景抚Ancient Romance375k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just been released and will rise) [Sisters switch marriages + marriage before love + devoted to each other + husband’s regret and pursuit + a touch of household intrigue + aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal] [Adorable, airheaded beauty vs. cool, calculating powerful official] Pei Muyin, the second daughter of the Marquis of Yongning’s household, is promised to Xie Linheng, the eldest son of the Duke of Ying’s household. The former is dignified and virtuous; the latt 20.4kReads7.9Score8.6kShelves

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    Although none of the ancient romance novels have a rating higher than 9.0, They are all very good.

33. 633 娇 The Cherished Concubine’s Daughter: Darling, Don’t Get Any Ideas! 娇宠庶女：夫君，别乱来！ Yun Chuan云川Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted After the meritorious General of the North returns to the capital, the emperor issues an edict granting him a marriage. His bride, however, is the daughter of a low-ranking fifth-rank official, a match far beneath his station. Rumors spread throughout the capital that the general suffers from a hidden ailment and is incapable of consummating a marriage. Naturally, this great honor falls to Wei Shu, a concubine-born daughter. Everyone waits to laugh at her misfortune, unaware that Wei Shu can win 490Reads8.6Score—Shelves
34. 634 尚 Imperial Cuisine: A Delicious Romance in the Forbidden City 尚食：紫禁城的美味爱情 Handheld Scallion Pancake手抓葱油饼Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the Huanyu Entertainment television drama of the same name, The Imperial Cuisine. Starring Xu Kai and Wu Jinyan. Original screenplay by Zhou Mo.] In the nineteenth year of the Yongle reign, the Ming Empire was at peace and prosperity, with envoys from every kingdom coming to pay homage. To host delegations from across the land, the Yongle Emperor sought out skilled female cooks and summoned them to the palace to serve in the Ming Imperial Food Bureau. After passing rou 225Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: [Produced by Huanyu Film & Television, based on the novel of the same name, *Shangshi*, starring Xu Kai and Wu Jinyan, with original screenplay by Zhou Mo.] In the nineteenth year of the Yongle Emperor's reign, the Ming Dynasty was peaceful and prosperous, with all nations paying tribute. To entertain the foreign delegations, the Yongle Emperor issued a decree selecting skilled female cooks from across the land to serve as head chefs in the Imperial Kitchen. Young Yao Zijin, after rigorous selection, was chosen as a palace maid in the Imperial Kitchen. There, she befriended Yin Ziping, a woman from a poor family, and Su Yuehua, a genius head chef from a family of chefs. Within the deep walls, golden tiles, and glazed roofs of the palace, the three devised ingenious plans, innovated dishes, and continuously grew in their pursuit of the essence of Chinese cuisine. Walnut milk, peach blossom soup, West Lake lotus seed and auspicious fungus. Crab-stuffed orange, braised pork, spring orchid and autumn chrysanthemum jasmine soup. Pots and pans clattered, firewood, rice, oil, salt, and soup sizzled. Every meal, every sip, every bite—a feast for the palate, a taste for the heart. On her long and winding path in the culinary world, Zijing, with her ever-improving skills and quick wit, rises from an unknown palace maid to a scholar and then a head cook. Along the way, she gains friendships and, more importantly, encounters a mutual love affair with the Crown Prince Zhu Zhanji. Within the deep walls of the palace, they break free from their constraints and run towards each other. ❤️

35. 635 白 The White Moonlight Returns from the Dead, and the Mad Emperor Fights to Be Her Dog 白月光死而复生，疯批帝争着当狗 Red Rabbit红兔Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (The rating is new and will rise) [Dotingly Cherished by Everyone + Devoted Couple + Male Lead as Her Dog + Unhinged + Pursuing His Wife + Wish Fulfillment + Happy Ending] Pei Yangyang has come back to life. She crawls out of her grave only to discover that, in his quest to find her killer, her father became chancellor, her eldest brother became a deputy minister, and her second brother rose to the rank of general. Her childhood sweetheart has also turned into a... complete lunatic! He sleeps be 34.5kReads8.3Score4.1kShelves
36. 636 雁 Geese Leave Their Calls Behind, and the Years Flow Like Water 雁过留声，似水流年 Classical Chinese Is So Hard to Deal With文言文难搞哦Ancient Romance105k WordsCompleted [A pure-hearted, cool beauty of a female general × A famously frail and beautiful young gentleman] [A powerful duo, evenly matched, with a career-driven heroine] [An alternate ancient world + championing women’s independence and self-reliance] The land was stained with blood, corpses lay everywhere, and not a single person survived. From that day on, Liu Ruyan followed in her father’s footsteps and became a female general. She put away her red robes and took up sword and blade. The world would s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A beautiful female general and a sickly but beautiful young nobleman. The female protagonist is burdened with the hatred of her family and country, while the male protagonist joins the army to be worthy of her. Look, the lights of countless homes are what I want to protect for the rest of my life. If you return, I will marry you in red. If you are defeated, I will bury you in white.

37. 637 退 After Breaking Off My Engagement to a Scumbag, the Power Broker Blocks My Bed Every Night, Begging to Marry Me 退婚渣男后，权臣他夜夜堵床求娶 Green Plums Recommend Wine青梅荐酒Ancient Romance213k WordsOngoing Wei Xuezhi has been a widow for sixteen years, managing the household, caring for her mother-in-law, and raising her stepson. She believes she has done nothing wrong. But then she learns that her late husband faked his death and ran away, that her mother-in-law knew and deliberately hid the truth while mistreating her at every turn, and that the stepson she raised is actually her late husband's biological child. When the truth comes out, she can take no more. She burns her husband alive, poisons 1.6kReads—Score161Shelves
38. 638 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, My Senior Brother Comes to Steal Me Away Every Day 退婚后，师兄每天都来挖墙脚 Little Shuangyu小双瑜Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted After being reborn, the Holy Maiden of the Mystical Sect not only becomes a country girl, but also gets dumped by her fiancé. Everyone thinks she'll cling to the Heir of Anyang Marquis at all costs. But on the day of his wedding, in front of Kyoto's powerful elite, she simply waves her hand and declares, “I call off the engagement!” The marquis's household doesn't want the marriage, yet still wants to keep the betrothal token that brings them good fortune. As if they could have it both ways! Did 1.6kReads9.1Score199Shelves

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    "Absolutely Amazing!" Is excellent. The reborn Holy Maiden of the Xuanmen sect not only becomes a country girl but is also dumped by her fiancé. She annuls the engagement on the very day of the prince's wedding… (Click to watch to find out what happens next.) The story is engaging, and the ending is good.

39. 639 第 The Number One Courtesan 第一家伎 Mo Yinchen墨引辰Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Ling Niang was a courtesan owned by a noble household. From the very first day she was sent to the estate, she knew her life and death depended on her master's mood. Everyone wanted to become a favorite, but all she wanted was to survive, to live long enough to see her mother again. The nobles of the capital were all so proper that even after Hong Xiu died, they had her corpse whipped. And Ling Niang endured it all, day after day, amid the nobles' show of propriety. She watched the wealthy noble 54kReads9.1Score7.3kShelves
40. 640 闺 Best Friends Reborn Together: Marrying Princes, Then Faking Their Deaths 闺蜜同穿，嫁皇子，双双死遁 Jing Mo Yi京墨一Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Best-friend fiction + transmigration + System + faked death + travel between ancient and modern worlds + princes chase their wives in the modern world] Wen Yuan, eldest daughter of the Grand Tutor’s household, and Ji Xingyao, youngest daughter of the great general who guards the border, are married on the same day: Wen Yuan to Crown Prince Li Zhao, and Ji Xingyao to Fifth Prince Li Heng. Both weddings are kept simple, with fewer than ten guests. That is because the maternal clan of the princes’ 2.5kReads7.3Score140Shelves
41. 641 泄 After My Thoughts Were Exposed, Everyone Came to Win Me Over 泄露心声后，所有人都来攻略我 Like Brocade似锦Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted 1V6, everyone is pure, the heroine is doted on by all, everyone can hear her thoughts, a light and fluffy read Fang Ruotang is an unremarkable, sickly girl from the prime minister's household. One day, a cute little thing called the Rewind Mirror clings to her and reveals a lot of secrets no one knows. But it says Prince An loves her so much he'll willingly become her secret lover, the crown prince will force her to be his, the young prince will rebel for her, and the former top scholar will eve 78.9kReads8.1Score19.4kShelves
42. 642 陌 When the Flowers Bloom on the Roadside, Will You Come Home? 陌上花开，可归矣 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhaoyu was born into a marquis’s household, but her mother disliked her from the moment she was born and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother. Fortunately, Her Highness the Grand Princess raised her as her own daughter, and she grew up to become the most exalted young lady in the capital. The older brother who grew up alongside her was the one she loved, but he married someone else. Later, Jiang Zhaoyu became engaged to Chu Jinyi, the empress dowager’s grandnephew and the empress 4kReads8.9Score435Shelves

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    These are all books rated around 9 out of 10, and they're all super good! The plots are fast-paced, not mind-bending, and the endings are all great. You won't regret buying them! [Kissing emojis]

43. 643 穿 Transmigrating: I Was Forced to Pick Someone Up 穿越之被迫捡了个人 User518用户518Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted Li Xi transmigrated, and even arrived as a baby, in a dynasty she'd never even heard of. She remembered the lessons learned by those who came before her: never pick up strangers, especially strange men. But nobody told her what to do when she was forced to pick one up! Zhao Chengze was the person Li Xi had been forced to pick up. He might look like a refined gentleman, as mild as jade, but Li Xi knew he was rotten to the core. 6.1kReads8.1Score444Shelves

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    The first book was very different, without any familiar tropes. The third book was truly my ideal book—the male and female leads even had mouths! The fourth book was a bit funny, and the fifth book was also hilarious; the female lead could hear the male lead's thoughts.

44. 644 今 Has the Heir Apparent Won Himself Over Yet? 今日世子自我攻略了吗 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance361k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + bickering enemies + a dramatic heroine who’s occasionally a goofball + a doting hero] After transmigrating, Ning Yuanrou has no grand ambitions. She just wants to enjoy life as a princess and laze around until she dies. But things never go as she wishes, and people keep lining up to give her a taste of her own medicine. So at three, she causes a scene in the imperial school, and at eight, she beats up princes and princesses. She’s the undisputed little tyrant of the pala 3.3kReads9.0Score312Shelves
45. 645 重 Reborn Before the Damp, Brooding Stable Boy Ascends the Throne and Takes Me to the Palace 重生在阴湿小马奴登基夺我入宫前 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted [Both leads are pure and devoted, 1v1 romance + 1000% sweetness] [Just launched, ratings will rise (✪ω✪)] No one knew that the lowly stable boy, trampled by everyone in the Chancellor's household, was the illegitimate son of the current emperor and his one true love. That night, he bathed the capital in blood and seized the throne with ruthless force. The first thing he did after ascending the throne was appear at the Chancellor's daughter's wedding, seize Pei Wenqin, the Minister of Rites' seco 6.9kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves
46. 646 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Reborn: I Broke Off the Engagement, Then Became His Grandmother-in-Law 嫡女重生：退亲后，当他舅奶奶 Mingze888888铭泽888888Ancient Romance147k WordsOngoing [Reborn + revenge + palace and household intrigue + light comedy + clever heroine + satisfying face-slapping + devoted couple] Reborn, Bai Xixi stops in front of Gongye Wuhen's horse and smiles up at him. “My lord, would you marry me?!” The man's phoenix eyes narrow. “Why?” Bai Xixi counts on her fingers. “You're high-ranking, powerful, and unmarried!” Then she adds in a quiet voice, “And you're his great-uncle. Most importantly, you're really handsome!” The man's ears turn red. He asks darkly, 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book, hope you all like it! [Salute]

47. 647 万 Reborn as a Phoenix for Ten Thousand Lifetimes 万世为凰 Full Flush, Self-Draw混一色自摸Ancient Romance293k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No Fixed Couple + Satisfying Read + Court Intrigue] [No Rebirth, No Transmigration, No System] “Why is a woman called wicked just for wanting status, power, and wealth?” Xiao Qi remains silent. Song Shixu doesn't need his answer. She turns and walks away, and the two part ways. The palace, a symbol of supreme power, gleams in dazzling splendor. Song Shixu walks toward it up the jade steps, without a moment's hesitation. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've been staying up late lately following this serialized historical romance novel, and the inner workings of a noble family are depicted with exquisite detail. The conflicts between concubines, servants, and the mistress aren't just melodramatic catfights; they're the real power struggles that would occur in a high-ranking household. The female protagonist must maintain a facade of harmony within the family while secretly defusing crises. The story gradually shifts from the inner quarters to the upper echelons of the imperial court, with elaborate banquets, investigations by the prefectural governor, and confrontations before the emperor—the pacing is well-balanced.

48. 648 翡 Lotus in an Emerald Cage 翡翠笼中莲 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance49k WordsCompleted The Lotus in the Jade Cage 838Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female author's proudest works‼️ Each one is a top-tier ancient romance novel, already completed, so please enjoy! They are exceptionally good, intelligent and logical, stunning to the core🔥 My absolute favorite Tomato Female Channel, all of them are charming, novel, clear-headed, rational, and not saintly, truly great heroines, who ultimately achieve both fame and fortune, possessing immense power✌️❤️ 1: Domestic intrigue + palace intrigue🩷 A bit tear-jerking, similar to the melancholy of an unfulfilled love😭 My beloved female supporting character who is so unforgettable! The daughter of a jade merchant meets a down-on-his-luck prince who has fallen into poverty, but there is no spark of affection between them until they fight assassins in a dilapidated temple, when she falls in love with him, but he falls in love with another extremely delicate woman, and by chance, he is helped to the throne by a powerful minister. 👑🍅 He didn't love her, but respected her and needed her wisdom to help him navigate the power struggles between officials and the emperor. She, in turn, coexisted peacefully with his lover. She loved him, and therefore loved him in a way that pleased the male lead. 😍🍅 In the end, it was that seemingly fragile woman who ultimately protected the female lead with her own life. 😊 The story leaves one with a sense of melancholy; it's rare to find a male and female lead who don't fall in love, yet mutually utilize each other without competition. The impact is profound. 2: Palace Intrigue and Power ❤️ The seemingly innocent but actually cunning female lead is born a slave girl, yet possesses the face of a phoenix. The matriarch not only spares her life but also invests heavily in her upbringing and promotion, successfully sending her into the palace. The young emperor falls in love with her at first sight 💘 and immediately makes her empress 👑 To protect the secret of her origins and her power, she constantly plots to use external forces to overthrow her enemies, almost destroying the harem. However, the emperor loves her to the bone and cannot bring himself to punish her, not even by neglecting her. 😍 The most divine part is the final, deathbed confession. The emperor already knew the female lead was originally a slave, and he knew she was ruthless and a bloodthirsty killer, but he was only grateful that he was the emperor and could help her. He also longed to be protected by her without hesitation just once 😭 Super tear-jerking! 3: Ancient Chinese romance novel with a strong female lead 🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family as tools for future use. After collapsing in the rain, the female lead awakens and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her husband's enemy, protecting her family and killing the male lead, her enemy 👍 In the process, she meets the mysterious spy male lead, and the two are drawn into each other's struggles and falls in love while still lucid. Super addictive and sweet! ✌️ A well-written novel with a smooth logic and a fresh plot 😍🍅

49. 649 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 433Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 650 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 711Reads9.1Score101Shelves

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