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. 651 渺 A Lingering Fragrance 渺渺生香 Evergreen Lantern长青灯Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Guan Miaomiao is the legitimate daughter of the General’s Mansion. After the elders in her family die on the battlefield, only her aged grandmother remains, her elder brother is demoted, and she is left to hold the entire household together. Xiao Qingyan is the heir to Prince Ding’s mansion, a notorious playboy in Luojing who never misses a chance to fight, drink, or visit a courtesan house. The two, who had no connection at all, somehow end up married. When these rivals meet, they match wits an 70Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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   The Golden Hairpin is the ceiling

2. 652 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 653 全 Global Divide: Follow Me for Good Food, Warm Clothes, and Plenty to Drink 全球分割：跟着我吃饱穿暖又喝好 He Muzong菏木宗Sci-Fi & Apocalypse314k WordsOngoing [Global Survival + Territory Expansion + 1v1 True Love + Good Luck Buff] Blue Star was suddenly divided into a grid, and all of humanity was thrown into a two-person survival game. From the start, each person was paired with a stranger and given a floating territory measuring 9 by 9 meters and a bed that needed repairs. Above them, waves of beasts surged; below them stretched an endless drop. Lian Chengzhou awakened the only good luck buff and card-draw ability on the entire server. His loot box 1.4kReads—Score205Shelves

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   I highly recommend it! It's not your average light novel; there's a lot to think about between the lines. You'll gain a lot from reading it and it's worth reading again and again.

4. 654 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score506Shelves

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   The first book, "The Young Emperor and Empress Join Hands to Create a Peaceful and Prosperous Era," the second book, needs no introduction—it's definitely by Bai Lu, no doubt about it. The third book is about the Empress Dowager and a powerful minister, and the fourth book is about the treacherous minister Zhao Wuyou and the governor. These books all share the common thread of political intrigue and are very engaging.

5. 655 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
6. 656 失 A Lost-Memory Noble Consort’s Story of Winning the Emperor’s Favor 失忆贵妃承宠记 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Harem romance + aloof beauty + historical coming-of-age + worlds apart in status + devoted in body and heart, one-on-one] Kang Yuyi was born a hereditary servant of the Prince of Qin’s household. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the princess consort took a liking to her and sent her to serve as a bedchamber maid to the heir, Li Yuanheng. But the heir turned out to be cold and distant, with no interest in women. After Kang Yuyi’s attempts to flirt with Li Yuanheng repeatedly failed, his cous 18kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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   A palace intrigue and childbirth novel! The female protagonist gives birth to the only prince at the beginning, becomes empress while pregnant with twins (a boy and a girl) in the middle of the story, and is the only one favored by the emperor, who adores her!

7. 657 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 14.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
8. 658 和 After a Political Marriage, the Wolf King Pursues Me 和亲后，我被狼王撩 The Turtledoves That Cannot Be Caged关不住的雎鸠Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted She is the Shen family’s legitimate daughter. He is a lone wolf of the grasslands. The two had nothing in common, but with the Xia dynasty in decline, marriage to a foreign land was their only way forward. She is clever and composed, with a miraculous healing touch. He is proud and aloof, yet carries the world in his heart. Alone in the barbarian lands of the grasslands, she faces one insult and hardship after another with unruffled calm. Through countless tests and struggles, they finally win e 1.8kReads9.0Score177Shelves

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   The top historical romance novel I'm recommending right now is the unfinished one! It's a classic case of arranged marriage turning into love, set against the backdrop of a political marriage. The female lead is composed, while the male lead is initially aloof but later completely under her control. Their relationship develops gradually, and their married life is incredibly carefree and joyful! Definitely worth watching! [Heart emoji]

9. 659 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 49Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   If you enjoy historical romance novels, you might want to check this one out. It combines court intrigue and martial arts, featuring two strong and virtuous characters. The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts and possesses a chivalrous heart, while the male lead comes from a prestigious family and is deeply scheming. It's a slow-burn historical romance with delicate writing.

10. 660 山 May the Mountains and Rivers Keep You Safe 山河予卿安 Qing Shu庆姝Ancient Romance106k WordsOngoing In her past life, she had been blind, helping a scumbag seize the throne and meeting a tragic end in which both she and her child died. This time, she plots her every move amid treacherous schemes and turmoil, determined to make those who gave her old wounds pay. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recently read this, and it's really good!

11. 661 炮 The Cannon Fodder Female Lead Goes Berserk, Living Her Most Shameless Life 炮灰女配发疯，纵享缺德人生 Patient Number Five五号病患Ancient Romance722k WordsCompleted Su Wenyuan transmigrates and, from the start, is about to marry a blind, frail, deranged prince. According to the rumors, this mad prince has killed more than a dozen concubines and declared long ago that he would never let his new princess leave alive. On their wedding night, flames engulf Prince Chen's residence... Everyone assumes Prince Chen killed his wife and burned the evidence, but it turns out the princess started the fire and nearly burned him to death inside. By the next day, everyone 4.5kReads8.2Score477Shelves
12. 662 清 A Qing-Era Consort Who Captured Kangxi's Heart 清穿康熙心上妃 Oh Ah Wei哦啊喂Ancient Romance49k WordsOngoing A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 63Reads—Score103Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels [I also highly recommend them]

13. 663 少 Lord Shaoqing 少卿大人 Meng Xixi萌晞晞Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Although Shen Liuting was the eldest daughter of the prime minister’s household, she had an unusual dream: to travel through every kingdom and write a book about her journeys. On her fifteenth birthday, Shen Liuting packed her bags in the middle of the night, took her banknotes, and really did leave the country. That journey lasted a full three years... When Shen Liuting returned home on her eighteenth birthday, her parents told her they had already found her a fiancé and even had their birth da 871Reads9.3Score111Shelves

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    It's great! It's really great! I can't stress this enough! For a seasoned bookworm like me, I wouldn't collect something that wasn't good. Welcome to the bookworm's world... [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

14. 664 安 The Lucky Star of the Duke of Anguo’s Household Is Turning the Place Upside Down 安国公家的福星闹翻天了 I Only Eat Frozen Tanghulu糖葫芦只吃冰的Ancient Romance85k WordsOngoing One tumble off the Bridge of Helplessness, and the bowl of Granny Meng's soup goes flying. The workhorse finally gets to turn things around and sing, becoming a heaven-sent lucky star. In her previous life, she was a pitiful NPC. In this one, she's free to be whoever she wants. Rong Chenyu was born into both wealth and affection. The Empress is her maternal aunt, and even the Emperor personally chose her name. With a family background this impressive, she could have been a contented fish who jus —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Guaranteed to be sweet and romantic, with the male and female leads growing up together, childhood sweethearts, bickering lovers, and a slow-burning, enduring love story 💓. Anyone interested in checking this out? Hoping to get some comments! [Note]

15. 665 未 My Fiancé Died Before Me and Never Changed His Heart, While I Changed Mine After I Died 未婚夫原来死得比我早还没变心，而我死了就变心 Jiang Qingzheng江清争20k WordsCompleted My fiancé turned out to have died before me and never stopped loving me, while I changed my heart after he died 104Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My fiancé hasn't changed his mind, but I have.

16. 666 救 Help! After Marrying a Powerful Official, He Insists I Become Empress 救命！嫁给权臣后他非要我当皇后 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance623k WordsCompleted A ruthless, arrogant young lord and ambitious warlord meets a brilliant, spirited noblewoman. At the end of the Jing Dynasty, imperial authority is in decline and warlords rise up from every quarter to vie for control of the Central Plains. The wealthy Zhen family of Huainan, their fortune and beautiful daughters making them easy prey in these troubled times, are at the mercy of anyone who wishes to take advantage of them. With no choice, they marry off their daughters to secure peace in diffe 8.9kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves
17. 667 帝 The Emperor’s One and Only: His Childhood Friend, the Beloved Consort, Reigns over the Harem 帝心独宠，青梅贵妃宠冠六宫 Cheng Xixi娍晞晞Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted The rating has just come out, and it will keep rising [Traditional historical romance + palace intrigue and household battles + devoted to each other + alternate history + childhood sweethearts] [The female lead isn't a saint, and has a few tricks up her sleeve] [The male lead has a harem early on, but has never slept with any of his other consorts. He dotes exclusively on the female lead, one-on-one] Bai Shuyue, daughter of the Grand Tutor, and His Majesty Mo Xuancheng grew up together as child 9.1kReads6.9Score796Shelves

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    Childhood sweethearts, favored by the imperial concubine, super sweet and super good-looking.

18. 668 嘘 Shh! The Tyrant Is Secretly Spoiling His Little Sweetheart Again 嘘！暴君又在偷偷宠他的小娇娇 A Little Milk Kitty一只小奶喵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yun Jiaojiao, a genius alchemist with an overprotective older brother, was cherished and spoiled from childhood. But after failing to survive her tribulation, she transmigrated into a despised imperial consort, entrusted to the emperor by her dying brother after he saved the emperor’s life. The emperor gave her a cold look. “I can only be your brother. Don’t even think of me as anything else!” Yun Jiaojiao blinked, looking pitiful on the outside but secretly thrilled. She cautiously tested him 7.6kReads8.9Score807Shelves

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    This is hilarious! The male lead is the emperor, and the female lead transmigrates into the body of a concubine. The original owner's brother died saving the male lead, entrusting the female lead to his care. The male lead tells her he doesn't love her, he can only be her brother and take care of her. The female lead genuinely treats the male lead like a long-term meal ticket, relying on him for everything. When the male lead disagrees, she plays the victim, saying things like, "If only my brother were here," blah blah blah. It's incredibly funny; she's a total green tea bitch, giving the male lead a taste of what a doting brother is like. Later, the male lead develops feelings and wants to make her his wife, but the female lead refuses.

19. 669 皇 After the Empress Became a Little Hungry Ghost, the Mad Tyrant's Eyes Turned Red 皇后成小饿鬼后，疯批暴君红了眼 When the Clouds Sleep云眠之时Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mad, obsessive love interest + paranoid and sinister + little hungry ghost + adorable kids + one-on-one romance] Recently, a little hungry ghost arrived at the palace. Her magic was weak, her thoughts simple, and she got hungry very easily. Sometimes the other ghosts bullied her, and she'd crouch in a corner, feeling sorry for herself as she quietly munched on her favorite big rocks. All in all, she was a cute, timid little useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Fest 3.3kReads6.8Score228Shelves

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    The young emperor, in his first fit of anger, lost his beloved [crying]. That night, the usually indifferent emperor rose as if in a daze, his face deathly pale, almost unable to stand! Inside Jingyang Palace, the emperor held the person in his arms tightly; his hair turned white overnight. Three years later, she became a little evil ghost, with weak magic, simple thoughts, and an extreme tendency to get hungry. Sometimes, when bullied by other ghosts, she would squat sadly in a corner, silently chewing on her favorite large rock. In short, she was a cute yet pathetic useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she secretly went out to forage for food and was accidentally taken in by the mad tyrant.

20. 670 聆 Listening to the Spring Tide 聆春潮 Xing Yebai行夜白Ancient Romance907k WordsOngoing Fake Siblings | Love by Force | The Untouchable Falls Madly in Love | She Runs, He Chases | Sweet and Angsty | An Intense Push and Pull Between One Man and One Woman Yun Luan was Shen Zhiheng's canary, kept in the palm of his hand. He spoiled and cherished her in every way, but refused to give her freedom. She had once begged him softly, calling him Brother and pleading with him to let her go for old times' sake. He gripped her chin, amusement in his eyes. "We share no blood. Who are you calling 6.4kReads8.8Score521Shelves

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    This one👆🏻This one👆🏻This one👆🏻, this is my favorite author's work! I became a fan in middle school with her first book, and now I'm in college!!

21. 671 好 As Though I Have Powerful Backing 好似有靠山 Shu Guimei舒归妹Ancient Romance445k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + healing + age gap + coming-of-age + a touch of possessive romance] After both her parents died, Gu Xixi had no choice but to rely on her only remaining relative, her maternal uncle. Though he was ruthless and calculating, he did take reasonably good care of her. But could someone explain why this uncle of hers was getting stranger and stranger? Who was it that tore away the facade of family affection, wanting more? Who fell without realizing it? And who walked into the gate 241Reads—Score107Shelves

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    The male lead in this book is truly outstanding! ((*^∀^))👍🏻 It's a story of raising a girl, with a touch of force and cunning. The male lead is meticulous and calculating, sharp-tongued, and vengeful. He's not a good person, but he takes excellent care of the female lead.👌🏻[Smirk]

22. 672 惹 A Springtime Temptation 惹春娇 Hua Queque华阙阙Ancient Romance86k WordsCompleted [Cold-Hearted Young Duke vs. Clumsy Beauty from a Military Family] [Bickering Couple + Love at First Sight + Shotgun Wedding + Sweet Romance, 1v1] Cui Ke came from a distinguished family and was every inch a noble young gentleman. He never imagined he would marry a woman like Zhen Zhu. She was born in the countryside, uneducated, greedy, lecherous, foolish, and vulgar. Worse, they were natural enemies. The first time they met, she flung a shoe in his face, then pushed him into a river and left h 7.1kReads8.8Score529Shelves
23. 673 拯 After I Saved the Sick, Obsessive Demon Lord, He Became Utterly Devoted to Me 拯救了病娇妖尊后，他嗜我如命 Like Walking Through the Night如行于夜Ancient Romance626k WordsCompleted The animated series is now streaming [Sweetness overload warning! Devoted couple + sweet romance + little temptress + possessive + crazy + lovesick] A healing little fairy with incredible fighting prowess x a cold, celibate, lovesick rabbit spirit Wanwan transmigrates into a book to undergo a trial. The Heavenly Dao tells her to reform a pitiful villain on the verge of turning evil, teach him to be good, and inspire him to cultivate virtue. Wanwan says, “No problem. I just have to shower the vil 6.2kReads9.3Score844Shelves
24. 674 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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    Every single one is great, the female lead is intelligent, both leads are strong, and they're all super enjoyable. #RecommendedReads

25. 675 东 The Little General of the Eastern Depot's Governor 东厂督主的小将军 One Jin of Salted Fish, Five Jin of Salt一斤咸鱼五斤盐Two Male Leads437k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, equally matched, happy ending, sweet, no angst, both inexperienced, long-planned romance] The Pei family was renowned for its loyal service, and the only one left was the young Pei Changying, alone in the world. That day, Wei Shanque, the Eastern Depot’s chief, known to the people as the “God of Death” and a lackey of the court, burned three sticks of incense for General Pei under the angry, yet silent, gazes of the crowd. After paying his respects to General Pei, Wei Shanque cr 4.5kReads9.4Score596Shelves
26. 676 宠 The Reborn Favorite Consort Is Alluring, and the Emperor Can't Leave Court Early 宠妃重生，腰软，勾的帝王不早朝 Er Can尔灿Ancient Romance422k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + spoiled, airheaded beauty + lovestruck emperor + favored consort + pregnant darling + Noble Consort and imperial physician + sole favorite] Lu Yunshu died. She drank the poisoned wine, and her organs twisted into knots. It was unbearable. She thought the poison would kill her the moment it reached her stomach. But it didn’t. After being forced to drink it, Lu Yunshu struggled for three whole days. Her insides felt torn apart, as though every organ had been soaked in poison. Three days 837Reads—Score100Shelves

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    [I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!]

27. 677 锁 Locked in the Spring Night 锁春宵 Banana Pizza香蕉披萨Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn + revenge on scum + sweet romance + mutually faithful] In her previous life, Su Qingyu had been married for three years without ever consummating the marriage. Then her cousin suddenly appeared before her with a child, and Su Qingyu finally learned that the man wasn't impotent. He just couldn't perform with her. Her cousin stripped off Su Qingyu's face, took her place as the legitimate daughter of the marquis's household, and became the matriarch of the S 33.9kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves
28. 678 离 The Phoenix's Departure 离凰 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She stayed by his side without a name or status, becoming the shameless woman everyone talked about. In return, a fire burned all the love and hatred they had once shared to ashes. When they first met, he was a prince high above the world, hiding his true intentions to survive the struggle for the throne. That night's fire would strip away his weakness, flesh and bone alike. Buddhists say that life turns full circle every seven years. When they met again seven years later, his eyes were red. Th 5.4kReads9.0Score682Shelves
29. 679 原 The Original Male Lead Is a Vicious Overpowered Hero, So I Ran Away 原著男主是恶毒龙傲天，我逃了 Mimi Spicy Strips咪咪辣条Ancient Romance87k WordsOngoing [Transmigrating into a book, fleeing while pregnant, keeping the child and ditching the father, farming, fated encounters, love and hate, building a business] Tang Ming transmigrates into a novel about a domineering male lead, becoming the vicious concubine of the cannon-fodder older brother who bullies the male lead early on. The concubine is not only wicked, she also lusts after her younger brother-in-law. But the male lead only has revenge on his mind and pays her no attention, so she teams u 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good writing style

30. 680 重 Reborn and Taking Back My Ex? Have You Lost Your Mind? 重生还吃回头草，疯了吧？ Green Gardenia, Dream Glass青栀梦璃Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted [Reborn + face-slapping + regret + chasing his wife to the crematorium + household intrigue + second male lead wins] Lin Baozhu spent her whole life serving her parents-in-law and caring for her husband. Even when her sister-in-law, sent back to her family after being divorced, glared at her with hostility, she still greeted her with a beaming smile! Yet even after she’d warmed the stone lions at the Yan family gates, she and her husband remained nothing more than courteous companions. She thoug 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Rebirth + Face-Slapping + Regretful Journey + Wife-Chasing Hell + Domestic Strife + Second Male Lead's Rise to Power] Lin Baozhu spent her life serving her in-laws and husband. Even when her divorced sister-in-law treated her coldly, she always smiled! She had even warmed the stone lions at the Yan family's gate, and her relationship with her husband remained one of mutual respect. She had always thought he was a calm and upright person, until she heard him embracing his half-sister, his voice trembling as he uttered sweet nothings. Only then did she realize that her entire life had been a joke. Reborn, she would stay far away from that cage! Since you despise my money-grubbing ways, then take your white moonlight and get lost! In this life, she would embrace her love of money and become the number one businesswoman in this great new era! Marquis Yong'an, Yan Jinning, was forced by his mother's pressure to marry the daughter of a wealthy merchant in his youth due to poverty. Later, he rose through the ranks, only to marry his beloved wife to make up for the regrets of his youth. He then discovered that his virtuous and kind wife was actually extremely jealous. But why did he feel such deep regret after her death? Given a second chance, he would cherish their fate! A certain Huo, doting on his wife. General: Get out! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

31. 681 求 The Death-Seeking Demon Emperor: I Put a Harness on Him and Made Him Plow the Fields 求死妖帝，被我套上绳套拉犁耕地 Hand in Hand Until Our Hair Turns White执手偕老到白头Ancient Romance326k WordsOngoing Jiang Sui transmigrates into the body of a desperately poor farmer's wife, surrounded by local bullies, with two scrawny children and a paralyzed husband who is gravely wounded and near death. The bullies want to sell the children? Jiang Sui grabs a shovel and turns the tables with some face-slapping, then activates the Divine Farmer System and gets to work farming and protecting her children! Spirit rice becomes their staple food, while premium spirit dew flows like water. The two gaunt childre 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Already bookmarked!] The ultimate ancient Chinese farming romance novel has arrived! 🔥 A must-read for anyone looking for something to read! The female protagonist transmigrates with two children, her husband is a fallen demon emperor, and awful relatives are eyeing her. She uses a farming system to rise up and build her career! 🌾

32. 682 大 Master, Your Romance Luck Has Blossomed 大师，你桃花开了 Jiangjiang Is Quite Handsome江江有点帅Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Silly Comedy + Sweet Romance + Fallen Princess + Fake Monk + Devoted Couple + Sharp Tongues] Before meeting Wuchen, Qin Yueliang only wanted to stand on her own two feet and take down anyone who coveted her beauty. After meeting Wuchen, all Qin Yueliang wants is to cling to him and let him take down anyone who covets her beauty. They first meet outside Jing'an Temple. “Master, I’m just a helpless young woman. If you don’t help me, I’ll die!” “Benefactor, take another look at the corpses at your 5kReads9.1Score683Shelves
33. 683 和 On the Day of Her Divorce, the Tragic Heroine Turned Around and Married the Tyrant 和离当天，虐文女主转身嫁暴君 Mu Xiaoyue木小玥Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama is now online: [A laid-back, lie-flat, black-hearted legitimate daughter X a crazed, gloomy, pure-hearted tyrant] [The other man wins her over] [Original title: The Day We Divorced, the Tragic Novel's Heroine Turned Around and Married the Tyrant] At the royal autumn hunt, Song Yaozhi argues with the woman her husband brought back from the borderlands. Song Yaozhi scolds her, saying she's nothing but a concubine. Just then, her husband, Xiao Ziqian, kicks the door open and points 41.4kReads9.1Score4.5kShelves

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    This is SO SO SO SO good!! I searched high and low for this! It's really so good [crying emoji] After watching it, I can't find any better historical romance novels.

34. 684 穿EN After Becoming the Villainess, I Clear My Name Every Day 穿成恶女后每天都在洗白 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Darling + Adorable Kids + Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy]: Transmigrating into a lovesick woman, Tang Zhuyun wakes up in the middle of a scene where she’s climbing into a man’s bed. She turns around and runs. Forget this bed, she’s not getting in! Who needs a man when her father is the top scholar, her brother is the top scholar, and even her son will be the top scholar? They’ll protect her, so she can do whatever she wants! As a master physician, she’ll focus on her career, save lives, and k 33.9kReads9.3Score4.7kShelves
35. 685 反 If We're All Going to Die, We Might as Well Lie Flat and Enjoy Life! 反正都是死，不如躺平过日子！ Green Gardenia, Dream Glass青栀梦璃Ancient Romance225k WordsOngoing Jiang Wanwan has transmigrated five times! Once, she was a silver-haired nanny, youthful in spirit, vigorous, and elegant. Once, she was a pretty pageboy with red lips, white teeth, and delicate features. Another time, she was a peerlessly beautiful princess. And once, she was a well-proportioned, glossy-furred, universally adored cat. They all worked diligently, but without exception, they were hated by their targets and then killed... This time, she's become a fat girl. She feels even more des 16Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 686 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
37. 687 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 8.4kReads9.3Score1kShelves
38. 688 透 A Fragrance That Sinks to the Bone 透骨生香 If I Can't Go Wild, I'll Act Crazy撒不了疯就发傻Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted Lin Zisang learned early on that if a woman wants to rise in the world, she has to crush the scheming women in her way, keep an eye on the villains lurking around her, and, more than anything, rely on the man at her side. To rise from a country girl to the matriarch of a general’s household, she needs every bit of skill and cunning she can muster. 141Reads8.9Score—Shelves
39. 689 被 The Man I Left Behind Rose to Power 被我抛弃的男人上位了 Green Gardenia, Dream Glass青栀梦璃Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted I want a child. A child who shares my blood. But I don't want some ill-intentioned man dividing up my estate. After all, I want a child to protect my inheritance. So should I follow Menggu's example and enjoy one night of passion? Or use underhanded means to have a child and get rid of the father? Or turn the tables and make him leave me of his own accord? Whatever I do, I should go for it! Surely thousands of years of wisdom from the future can beat these old-fashioned people? 5Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 690 改 After I Remarried, My Ex-Husband Wrote a Poem That Has Been Passed Down to This Day 改嫁后，前夫题了首词流传至今 Cold Moon Seals the Letter寒月封书Ancient Romance91k WordsOngoing On the day Tang Wan married Lu You, the lanterns still glowed throughout Shanyin, and everyone said they were made for each other. He engraved "Huixian" on the end of her hairpin. She arranged his books, ground his ink, and washed her hands to prepare meals for him. But Lu's mother couldn't wait any longer for her eldest daughter-in-law to give the family a child. The night he handed her the divorce papers, he wrote in his study until dawn, while she stood outside his door until the fifth watch. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can take a look at the ancient sayings of Lu You, a historical figure.

41. 691 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
42. 692 重 Reborn: Never Let Love Go 重生之不负相思 Green Gardenia, Dream Glass青栀梦璃Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted The heroine's story: As the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong'an's household, Lin Yuenian spent five years wasting away in the inner quarters of the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence, until a cup of poisoned wine ended her life. Why did the man who once courted her beneath the moon and flowers now ignore her completely? Given another chance at life, Yuenian only wanted to stay far away from him and never see him again! The hero's story: The dreamlike goddess who once returned his affectio 6Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 693 锦 A Match Made in Splendor, Her Beauty Rules the World 锦绣良缘之男颜倾天下 Su Ang苏盎Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted Shen Heng was an unremarkable young lady among the official families of Shangjing. Aside from her somewhat striking looks, the one thing that made people take notice was her “remarkable achievement” of being jilted by the Prime Minister’s legitimate son. 3.7kReads9.7Score586Shelves
44. 694 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves
45. 695 被 After Being Kidnapped, I Kidnap the Western Regions' Young Lord and Bring Him Back to the Central Plains 被拐后，我反拐西域少主回中原 Thousand Threads of Intrigue千丝戏Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Young lord of the Western Regions × Princess of Sheng'an] Ye Zhaoyu was born into the imperial family. She figured she'd surely been dealt the pampered darling's script in life, so she wisely decided to coast. But she never expected to take a wrong turn and be kidnapped to the Western Regions. By a stroke of bad luck, she was sent to the bed of a deranged young lord known as a demon's lair and a living Shura. She immediately switched into survival-and-escape mode, determined to flee back to the 8.4kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves

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    🍅This is the absolute top-tier ancient Chinese romance novel I'd choose. You'll regret it for life if you don't read it—it's so captivating! I haven't read anything this outstanding in a long time. And the male lead is absolutely unique; he doesn't believe in gods or Buddhas, he'll even kill them, protecting only you. The female lead dislikes gods, but only the male lead. She believes in him, makes him experience the seven emotions, and lures him into reincarnation. She understands love, and both are strong in their careers. In short, it's incredibly good, and it gets better as you read on.

46. 696 顶 After Taking the Heiress's Place, the Capital's Most Eligible Bachelor Sets His Sights on Me 顶替千金后，京城第一公子盯上我 Sleepless Whale不失眠鲸鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [The Ice-Cold Beauty Goes Wild for Love | Push and Pull to the Limit | Combative Couple | Restraint | Unaware of Their Own Love | One-on-One] A Ling assumes another person’s identity to infiltrate the Duke’s manor. The task assigned to him is to use his prestigious status to marry Shen Heng. At first, the mission goes smoothly. But his cousin at the manor, the capital’s most celebrated young gentleman, may seem charming and carefree, yet he has already uncovered A Ling’s true origins in secret. 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A man in a high position bows down to love. The male lead claims he's monitoring his fake cousin, but he gradually falls for her and even tries to help her marry the second male lead. He's constantly brooding and driven to madness, creating a powerful and suspenseful dynamic between the two.

47. 697 我 At the Beginning of My Life 我生之初 Little He Doesn't Make Thunder小禾不打雷Ancient Romance466k WordsOngoing No money, no power, no influence An undocumented nobody + a destitute orphan girl + an amnesiac + teleportation Huh? How did teleportation get in there? No idea. I've lost my memory, so how would I remember all that... Searching for my memories... Run into a wrongful accusation while attending a wedding feast? Don't worry, watch her work. Your best friend is about to be left with nothing? Don't worry, watch her work. Your pursuer's entire family is about to be wiped out? Don't worry, watch her 2.9kReads—Score100Shelves

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    Exquisite ancient romance novel with a wildly imaginative premise [Already hooked] The female lead possesses the superpower of teleportation [Added to bookshelf] Suffering from amnesia, she is stranded in another world, searching for her memories while saving humanity from calamities 🔥

48. 698 被 After the Gloomy Imperial Tutor Took Her In, the Little Darling Gave Up Trying 被阴郁太傅捡走后，妹宝她摆烂了 Chasing White Birds追白鸟Ancient Romance451k WordsCompleted [A powerhouse heroine bursting with energy × a frail, proper official who's secretly a master manipulator] Her mother is a troublemaking, vicious supporting villainess, and her father is a lovestruck, devoted second male lead. Reincarnated as the daughter of this pair of disasters, she watches the three of them work tirelessly until their lives finally become a complete mess... A simp for a father, a bewitching mother, a confiscated home, and her life in ruins... Zhan Xinjia feels like the sky h 7kReads9.2Score931Shelves

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    A gentle, possessive, and brooding imperial tutor—it's a funny story, super entertaining! (♥∀♥)

49. 699 皇 The Heartless Empress 皇后薄情 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Ruthless Empress VS Cold-Blooded Prince] [Palace intrigue + power plays] She is the eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, skilled at riding and archery, well versed in strategy, and every bit as bold and valiant as any man. Then, in a single night, everything changes. The Duke of Zhenguo’s household falls into decline, and she becomes empress. In public, she is a virtuous empress, renowned for her grace and dignity; in private, she plots every detail of her revenge, rut 959Reads9.1Score104Shelves
50. 700 穿 The Transmigration of Su Su 穿越之苏酥传 Ke Hehe可呵呵Ancient Romance284k WordsCompleted [Faithful to each other + sweet romance]+ [The male lead is a deranged, extremely twisted, utterly awful man]+ [The female lead was born into this life with a natural fragrance]+ [An unconventional form of forced possession]+ [The male lead cares for and loves her more and more as the story goes on]+ [Later on, the male lead becomes utterly devoted to his wife] Su Su became Jiangnan's foremost talented young woman thanks to the extensive knowledge she had acquired in her previous life. When she 4.2kReads9.0Score285Shelves

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    First book ever! Highly recommend it! It's so good! [Laughing emojis] The male lead is blind, but also a cunning fox 🦊. He's always clinging to the female lead, pretending to be weak while actually being strong. The two of them are cunning and scheming.

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