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. 751 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 42.4kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves

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   The highest level of classical Chinese literature on the bookshelf—just look at the ratings, the quality is definitely top-notch!

2. 752 秋 Short-Handed for the Autumn Harvest, I Tricked Half the Imperial Court into Farming 秋收缺人，我把半个朝廷骗来种地 Plankton the Lab Rat做实验的痞老板Ancient Romance14k WordsCompleted We Were Short-Handed for the Autumn Harvest, So I Tricked Half the Imperial Court into Farming 9.5kReads—Score428Shelves
3. 753 六 Six People Transmigrate into a Book's Deadly Plot, but the Cannon Fodder Just Wants to Stick to the Script 六人穿书死局，炮灰只想苟剧情 Lu Lu Ben Liu陆陆本六Ancient Romance176k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate Into a Book + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + High-IQ Couple + Extreme Romantic Tension + Survive a Deadly Trap] Transmigrating into a book with the script in hand? No, the script belongs to a reborn villain. Is the System a golden finger? No, it's a walking disaster that specializes in screwing over people who transmigrate into books! She woke up to a disastrous start, with the reborn villain chasing her down to kill her! One question decides life or death. Get it wrong, and the 731Reads—Score716Shelves

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   Highly recommended ancient Chinese romance novel! A clear-headed, strong female lead, a highly intelligent couple, and a tense, agonizing struggle. Want to survive? The system forces her to be arrogant and domineering! Want to play dead? The countdown won't wait! It's full of laughs, tears, and drama; the plot is tight and seamless, and the writing is excellent.

4. 754 婢 The Beautiful Maid 婢子绝色 Rain Tapping the Pipa雨打琵琶Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted “Come here and let me hold you.” Looking at Lin Shuang'er trembling before him, Ye Beicheng suppresses the madness in his eyes. Everyone knows the God of War Prince of Great Song is cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. Yet he takes a servant girl to his bed and cherishes her like a treasure. Lin Shuang'er was born poor, with a life worth less than dirt. She knows she shouldn't become so attached to her master's affection. But this master stands up for her, lowers himself for her, and giv 4.7kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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   🌸The first book features a cold-faced, straightforward male bodyguard and a delicate little princess. Qin Yi has a habit of killing someone and taking their personal belongings as a reward. Ye Tingmu then orders Qin Yi to protect the little princess. After killing the assassin, Qin Yi takes the princess's purse to complete the task. Ye Tingmu, seeing the purse, assumes something has happened to the princess and ultimately makes Qin Yi return it. [Facepalm][Facepalm] The second book features a timid, obedient little maid and a cold, domineering prince. The male lead is love-struck and dotes on the female lead, who is obedient and adorable.

5. 755 阿 After My Father Defeated Kangxi, I Married Prince Yong 阿玛打赢康熙后，我嫁给了雍亲王 Meng Yutang孟毓唐Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The comic adaptation is now available; the novel is recommended. The main story is complete, so enjoy without worry.] [The sweet, adorably clueless beauty, Ma Qi's legitimate daughter Fucha Yixin + the composed, dignified, secretly ruthless Prince Yong, Yinzhen] (Clingy, a little sun, an instinctive attraction) [Mutual firsts + exclusive devotion + older man + guiding lover] (Content warning: This isn't historically accurate. I'm just cooking up the kind of story I like. The author is sensitive 49.7kReads9.4Score5.2kShelves

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   I think all three of these books are excellent; I've read them two or three times already. The male and female leads in the latter two are absolutely perfect in my eyes [shy].

6. 756 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Master’s Wife Is Not to Be Provoked 先婚后爱：大少奶奶不能惹 Chong Xiaobian虫小扁Historical151k WordsCompleted Yan Ning, a woman as mild as a wisp of smoke, actually showed up at the door demanding they marry!? They were betrothed as babies, how novel. Young Master Liu, Yun Tao, agreed. After the wedding, news that the young master planned to take a concubine spread through the entire Liu household in no time. Everyone knew, from Liu Yi right down to every goldfish in the manor, that the young master had flown into a rage at Qingxin Courtyard because Yan Ning couldn't bear him a child, and had threatened 4.6kReads9.4Score309Shelves
7. 757 六 No Consort in the Six Palaces (Complete in Three Volumes) 六宫无妃（全三册） Hua Ying华楹Ancient Romance888k WordsCompleted Amid the turmoil of the north and south, love and hatred intertwine. He is heaven’s favored son, ascending the throne at five over the blood of his parents. She is the grown-up gift personally chosen by the Grand Empress Dowager, carrying a secret she cannot speak of as she marries into the imperial family. Rumor has it he lavishes favor on the Feng clan, promising that Feng women will reign as empresses for generations. But the young emperor’s eyes are full of warning: “I will never allow a 1.3kReads9.1Score170Shelves

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   The first book: the author's writing is superb, the theme is novel, and it's incredibly sweet in the middle. The male lead's character is almost perfect. The second book: another book by the same author, the writing is consistently amazing and heartwarming, with a novel setting. The third book: I really liked it. It's a bit long, but I loved the scene where the male and female leads first meet.

8. 758 瞎 My Blind Husband Is a Hopeless Romantic. I Can Lie to Him and Deceive Him, but He Won’t Leave 瞎子夫君恋爱脑，欺他骗他都不跑 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted Shen Zhixi only wanted to have a child with Song Lianzhou, not take responsibility for him. Men were all worthless and could never be relied on. Their only use was helping women get pregnant. Her own father taught her the first lesson in hating men. She had never met her biological father. He got her mother pregnant out of wedlock, then abandoned them, leaving mother and daughter to endure everyone’s scorn. Later, her childhood sweetheart betrayed and set her up, making her give up on men for g 7.4kReads9.1Score882Shelves
9. 759 不 We May Not Know Each Other Well, But Let's Consummate Our Marriage First, Husband 不熟没关系，先圆房吧夫君 Xiaotang Pillowwind晓棠枕风Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + affection grows over time + sweet romance + a touch of family intrigue + devoted to each other] After a mishap in her childhood, Jiang Xuening was sent to a country estate to reflect on her mistakes. At sixteen, she was suddenly summoned back to the family home and ordered to take her fifth sister's place in an arranged marriage to Shen Yi, heir to the Marquis of Jingning. Shen Yi didn't like her. On their wedding night, he lifted her veil and left, then moved into the stu 38.6kReads8.8Score5.2kShelves
10. 760 论 On the Upbringing of Noble Daughters 论贵女的养成 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No rebirth or transmigration, a light ensemble cast] [The first part focuses on the everyday family life at the heroine’s maternal home, the Marquisate of Wuyang. The second volume focuses on everyday family life at her husband’s home, the Prince of Xinning’s residence.] Shen Lening is very happy with her life. She never has to worry about anything. Her only daily concerns are what to wear, what to eat, and what to accessorize with. (I’ve written several stories where the heroine’s mother is a 8.3kReads6.3Score744Shelves

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    Here it is! I've read it several times already. It's pure historical romance, no time travel or reincarnation, and all the characters are stepmothers and legitimate daughters. The first book: The female lead's status rises with her mother's influence; her mother's family is prominent, while her father's family is a somewhat declining marquisate. The second book: The female lead's mother dies, but her father leaves her son. She rises step by step from an honorary county princess to an old royal consort.

11. 761 被 The Tyrant Threw Me from Yitian Hall, and the Entire Court Pressed Me to Sue Him 被暴君推下仪天殿，全朝逼我告他 Going in Vain徒往Ancient Romance252k WordsOngoing [Humble overworked office drone × sickly tyrant emperor] [Mutual salvation + power struggles + comeback + two strong leads] Lin Yan died at twenty-five. With a sigh, fate let her see the light of day once more. At her empress coronation, she fell from the Cloud Hall’s long staircase. The whole court was asking: Had the tyrant done it? The court was alive with hidden blades, waiting for her to make a move. But the empress had lost her memory. Confused, she couldn’t answer a single question. The t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Even after losing her memory, the female protagonist doesn't actively cultivate power, yet she's still swept up in the political situation and drawn into a coup. The plot twists are all foreshadowed earlier in the story, avoiding forced turns. Those who enjoy stories with hidden clues and political intrigue should check out this book.

12. 762 毒 The Little Poison Doctor 毒医小狂妃 Flowers Have Nothing to Envy花不羡Ancient Romance2.8M WordsCompleted Ye Xiaoxiao, a medical prodigy of the 21st century, excelled in both Chinese and Western medicine and won every major international medical award while still young. No one could have imagined that she would die in an accidental fall while chasing a celebrity! The medical community wailed in grief: handsome men really are a hazard... After transmigrating, Ye Xiaoxiao wakes to find herself as Ye Yaoyao, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Jin’s family. From then on, she saves lives with her med 13.7kReads9.1Score913Shelves

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    My 9.9! The story is truly unique: it begins with a fan's obsession leading to death and time travel, then embarks on another journey to win over the handsome crown prince... Ye Yaoyao and Murong Zhexue's sweet daily life is definitely worth watching! Highly recommended! Absolutely a must-read!

13. 763 都 Everyone Says She's Not Good Enough, but the Cool and Powerful Minister Is Head Over Heels for Her 都说她不配，偏偏清冷权臣他超爱 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Historical Romance + The Heroine Only Wants the Physical Side at First and Often Takes Advantage of the Hero + Growing Together] Jiang Zhaoyue transmigrated into a book. She became the foolish, vicious ex-wife of a supporting male character. The original owner's list of “accomplishments” was impressive: Abusing the servants. Disrespecting her parents-in-law. Eloping with a poor scholar after taking a sum of money. Being sold into a brothel. Contracting a vene 17.6kReads8.9Score2kShelves
14. 764 古 The Leisurely Life of a Noblewoman in Ancient Times 古代闺秀的悠闲生活 The Plainspoken Baili Che简单明了的百里澈Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Savor the unhurried passing of time and enjoy a carefree life. I envy your graceful beauty, reflected in the blue heavens and the jade moon. Su Huayue learned everything from her mother from a young age, treating being a daughter of the Su family as a job. As the legitimate daughter of her father's second wife, all she had to do was live freely under the protection of her mother and elder brother. Her only pleasure was watching her two elder half-sisters compete for their father's and grandmothe 11.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves
15. 765 古 The Prosperous Little Life of a Farming Couple in Ancient Times 古代农家夫妻的红火小日子 Mu from Envious, Ze from Munze羡慕的慕恩泽的泽Ancient Romance5.8M WordsOngoing (Also known as: A Clearwater Home, A Rural Tale) [Ancient-era farming / fictional map blending north and south / ensemble cast of locals, each the protagonist of their own life / no transmigration / no rebirth / no pocket dimension / no golden finger / country living / a slow, steady pace] The full-cast audiobook is now available. Come give it a listen! Four different comic-drama adaptations are now available. Come watch! A lovely book to pass the time when you have nothing better to do. Thi 155.4kReads9.2Score13kShelves
16. 766 娘 The Empress Is Determined to Rise to the Top 娘娘她立志登高位 The Moon Has Set in the West月已西Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted Scheming beauty x stern, cold emperor (soul transmigration + palace intrigue + not mutually devoted + eventually his one and only) In the third year of Zhaowu, Wen Zhuohua abandoned the path laid out for her and entered the palace as a palace-selection candidate. She loves wealth, splendor, power, and status. All under heaven belongs to the sovereign, and nothing in this world is more exalted than imperial authority. Once in the palace, she treads carefully in the harem and puts on an act for th 15.3kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
17. 767 满 The Whole Capital Knows the Wicked Commandery Princess Is Everyone's Darling 满京城都知道恶女郡主她是团宠 Need Cough Syrup in a Hurry急用支糖浆Ancient Romance537k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knows that Jing Yuzhi, the Junzhu of Prince Jing'an's mansion, is a notorious villainess. The noble young ladies of the capital change color at the mention of her. Her parents, brothers, younger siblings, and princess cousin are all gentle, kind, and courteous. Only she is willful, domineering, and wicked in every way. But strangely enough... The moment her sharp-tongued enemy showed up, someone secretly took care of them. Before the people plotting against her could act, 2.8kReads—Score345Shelves

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    This is so beautiful!

18. 768 宴 The Banquet Pavilion Records 宴亭录 Leisurely Rain闲雨Mystery308k WordsCompleted [Ensemble romance x immortal-demon love x god-demon love x quirky and lighthearted] Episodic stories, one-on-one pairings, mutual devotion, happy endings Laid-back, hard-drinking female puppet maker VS refined, gentle male painter Naive girl with unparalleled skill in mechanisms VS obsessive, twisted young lord of the demon realm Food-loving girl with mediocre bewitching arts VS fox-clan boy with exceptional bewitching arts Proud, battle-obsessed girl VS aloof genius boy with superb sword skills 742Reads9.4Score155Shelves

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    These two books are truly the two best novels I've ever read. The writing is very delicate; you might not be able to understand them if you don't have a good education. And they were both written by the same author.

19. 769 这 This Empire Was Won in Battle by My Husband and Me 这江山，是我和夫君杀出来的 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted A marriage contract turned me, Shen Yuan, into a pawn my family was willing to discard, marrying me off to a sickly prince said to die before turning twenty, to bring him good fortune. On our wedding night, my father handed me a packet of deadly poison. “Make him die of his illness. That is your only duty!” I poisoned him through my tears, thinking I would be a widow from then on. But my frail husband downed it in one gulp and flashed me a wicked smile. “My dear, this poison tastes pretty good.” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is threatened by her father with her grandmother's life, forcing her to poison her husband. However, her husband shields her from an arrow during the assassination attempt. It turns out that all his illness was a facade; he had been secretly plotting against the Crown Prince's faction.

20. 770 鬓 Hairpins and Beauty 鬓花颜 Peach Who Doesn't Slack Off桃子不摸鱼Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Maid + sisters in the inner palace + ensemble-focused story] [The heroine is a native of this world, with no transmigration, rebirth, or hidden identity] After her mother dies of illness, Meng Shu’s father takes a new wife almost at once. She endures years under her stepmother’s hand, but in the end, she cannot escape being sold. A trafficker’s rope drags her away from her homeland and casts her into the fabulously wealthy Tang household. Her exceptiona 35.1kReads9.2Score4.5kShelves
21. 771 东 The Eastern Palace’s Favorite: The Crown Prince’s Beloved Concubine 东宫娇宠：太子的小良娣 VincyxAncient Romance177k WordsCompleted Tang Jinxi, a young woman who has depended on relatives since childhood, is preparing to discuss marriage with her cousin when rumors spread that her fate brings death to her husband. The match falls through. Onlookers gossip: Tsk! Miss Tang may be as beautiful as a flower, but who would dare marry a woman with a fate like that? Wei Yanqing: Who said that? I will marry her. A fate that supposedly brings death to her husband is perfect. No one else will try to steal her from him. The girl he rais 3.7kReads8.9Score267Shelves

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    This is so good, incredibly good! The female lead is a princess's tutor, and the male lead is a crown prince. It's really good.

22. 772 穿 Twelve Years After Transmigrating, I Married the Villainous Mastermind 穿到十二年后我嫁给了反派大奸臣 Zhang Amu章阿沐Ancient Romance883k WordsCompleted [Not a feel-good, sugary romance. A push-and-pull relationship, slow-burn melodrama, past and present lives, plenty of foreshadowing. Neither lead is perfect. Happy ending.] At sixteen, Lu Yanzhu was beautiful, born into a prominent family, and adored by her parents and elder brothers. The young lord of a marquis's household, who had grown up with her, naturally became her betrothed. Back then, Lu Yanzhu was the kind of girl even the princesses in the imperial palace envied. One day, she awoke 9.1kReads8.8Score878Shelves
23. 773 入 I Enter the Palace and Rise to High Rank: As His Majesty's Cousin, What Have I to Fear? 入宫即高位，我是陛下表妹我怕谁 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + faux cousins + push-and-pull romance + winning hearts + taming a man Spring, Year Ten of the Zhaoqi reign. Shen Jiayu was summoned to the palace and became one of the emperor’s consorts. On the surface, the imperial harem seemed calm and peaceful, but beneath it lay tangled interests and hidden currents. The consorts schemed and fought among themselves, while the newcomers trembled with fear, terrified that one careless mistake would cost them their lives. Only Shen Jiayu s 240kReads8.9Score41.6kShelves
24. 774 缠 Clinging to You 缠娇 Scummy Sea Loves Meat渣海爱吃肉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her past life, Yun Yao fled with a scumbag to avoid taking the princess’s place in consummating her marriage with Prince Mu. She believed his lies, only to be sold into a brothel and die miserably in a river! Reborn on the eve of her elopement, she chose to turn back and become the stand-in instead. Who would have thought that Prince Mu, rumored to be hideously ugly and look like a demon, would not only be devastatingly handsome but also have an incredible physique! Being a stand-in suddenly 1.1kReads9.0Score135Shelves

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    It's exceptionally good and very captivating. The female lead, of humble origins, constantly prepares for her escape, while the male lead meticulously plots to marry her as his legal wife. She flees, he pursues. [Explore]

25. 775 浮 The Tale of Floating and Sinking 浮沉传 Miss Liangzi凉子姑娘Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Household and palace intrigue + play the pig to eat the tiger + revenge and a comeback] A heroine in the vein of The Story of Minglan, this acclaimed historical domestic-intrigue novel has racked up over ten million plays as an audio drama. For a story that understands reason and human nature, read The Tale of Fushen! Her father shows her no affection, her mother dies a tragic death, her stepmother spoils her rotten, and her half-sister schemes against her. In this treacherous household, watch 6.9kReads9.2Score1kShelves
26. 776 嫁 Marrying My Jerk Ex's Archenemy 嫁给渣男死对头 Puppet布偶Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shen Luan was spineless. She begged her grandmother and older brother to help her husband, a poor scholar, and pave his way to success. Little did she know that even after being promoted seven ranks in three years, he still wasn’t satisfied. For power, he drugged her and forced her to sleep with another man. Then, when she was pregnant and overcome with fear and despair, he made her drink a bowl of poison, killing both her and her unborn child. When she opened her eyes agai 3.9kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves

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    🎊🎊This one has to be it! It's the funniest one on the entire Tomato Bookstore. The female lead is beautiful, ruthless, and loves making money; the male lead is cold on the outside but a cunning dog on the inside—he'd rather take action than talk.

27. 777 逞 Indulging 逞娇 Yuan Yuan原瑗Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Rugged Hero and Sweetheart, A Princess's Devoted Suitor] [Marriage First, Love Later, One True Pairing, Sweet Romance] As the most honored princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, Pei Heyu was raised from birth in a world of wealth and luxury. When she grew up, she associated only with princes, nobles, and members of eminent families. Those young ladies and gentlemen all came from households of immense wealth, dressed in bejeweled finery. They drank Mingqian Longjing tea worth a fortune, ate tribute p 11.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    Classical Chinese text, beautiful and well-written.

28. 778 全 The Whole Family Transmigrates: The Dandy Young Master Insists on Marrying Her 全家穿之纨绔公子要强娶 Pangya Got Fatter胖丫胖了Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Her father is a business tycoon, her mother a top lawyer, her eldest brother has studied medicine for eight years, and her youngest brother is a child prodigy. To celebrate Lin Xi winning the boxing championship, the whole family decides to take their boat on a round-the-world trip. A bizarre hurricane sends all five of them to an unknown dynasty. Transmigrating is no big deal, as long as they still have their ship in their hearts. The real problem is the spoiled young nobleman who keeps showing 7.3kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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    The plot is grand and well-structured, the characters are vividly portrayed and their psychology is clearly depicted, and the suspense is layered and endless, making it impossible to put down!

29. 779 娇 The Sweetheart Ran After Flirting, and the Ascetic Prince Turned Dark 娇娇撩完就跑，禁欲王爷黑化了 Sweet Xixi甜曦曦Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Super sweet + doted on endlessly + lighthearted] Jiangnan beauty Ming Zhen was soft, sweet, and delicate, with skin like snow and a graceful figure, but she had suffered a difficult life. After the death of the only person who had ever loved her, her grandmother, her cruel adoptive mother sent her to be a concubine to an old governor. Desperate, Zhenzhen threw herself into the arms of Prince Jing, who had come south to investigate a case. “Your Highness, save me.” The famously cold-faced God of 189Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This is truly a high-quality ancient Chinese romance novel. The pinnacle of the genre!!! I've read it countless times!!! Traditional ancient Chinese romance, no time travel, no reincarnation!!! Rated 8.9, With millions of readers! It's incredibly, incredibly good! The content is super exciting and captivating; once you start reading, you can't stop!

30. 780 宠 Favoring Concubines and Neglecting Your Wife? Fine. I’ll Start Over and Make Sure You’re Trapped With Me 宠妾灭妻？随你，老娘重开锁死你 Yintao Huohua殷桃火华Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical family intrigue, reborn, heroine’s rise, marquis pursues his wife] In her previous life, Wu Yueshu was the daughter of a respectable official family in the capital. But after her father was injured, he was ostracized at court, and the family fell into decline. She married far away, endured a hard life, and used her own efforts to help her husband rise to the third rank. Their son earned an official degree, and she should have enjoyed a comfortable and prosperous old age.. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of rebirth in ancient times, featuring a legitimate daughter returning from the dead. The following is an excerpt: Li Quangui turned his face away, completely ignoring Xiao Zhan'ao. Those around Xiao Zhan'ao, unable to bear it any longer, intended to intervene and talk to this pretentious scholar. Xiao Zhan'ao blocked their path, saying, "I'm also willing to provide a table of fine wine and food, plus a three-courtyard mansion in the capital." Upon hearing about the fine wine and food, Li Quangui thought, "Hmph… Am I the kind of person who indulges in wine and women?" But upon hearing about the three-courtyard mansion in the capital, he was immediately tempted. [After all, he came from a poor background, and his roads were rarely blocked. This mansion in the capital… a true man can bend and stretch. Besides! He wasn't doing this for himself, but for his elderly mother and children.] "Ahem…"

31. 781 陛 Your Majesty, Please Accept Your Biggest Fan! 陛下，您的迷妹请签收！ Zhaozhao Zhao昭昭召Ancient Romance257k WordsCompleted Everyone at the university knows that Sui An, a history major, is a die-hard fan of Qin Shi Huang. In class, she argues furiously with her professor: “My Emperor Zheng didn’t burn books and bury scholars alive!” After class, she walks out the door and gets knocked off her feet. When she opens her eyes again, she has landed in 238 BCE. The young king’s gaze is icy, the tip of his sword pointed at her throat. “A spy? Take her away and execute her by quartering.” Thinking fast, Sui An shouts, “Your 2kReads6.9Score219Shelves

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    ✨"Wait! Your Majesty! Your Majesty, King of Qin!!" She screamed hoarsely, using all the strength she had ever mustered, her voice distorted by extreme fear, "I'm not a spy! I know the future! Li Si! Yes! Li Si will betray you by forging an imperial edict—!!" "Take him to my bedchamber." Ying Zheng turned around, the hem of his black royal robe drawing a cold, hard arc, his voice not loud, but clearly piercing everyone's ears, carrying an unmistakable possessiveness. "Tonight, I will personally interrogate him slowly."

32. 782 我 After I Was Reborn, the Heir Apparent Pursued Me to the Bitter End 我重生后，世子追妻火葬场了 Ten Thousand Measures of Moonlight in the Mortal World万斛人间月Ancient Romance485k WordsCompleted [Win Her Back at All Costs + Rebirth + Raising a Child] Shen Shuyi and Song Hengyue had been married for five years. They were not exactly a loving couple, but they did treat each other with respect. But when his childhood friend, the woman he cherished most, was surrounded by enemy troops, he abandoned Shuyi, who was carrying their second child. In her fury, she went into premature labor and suffered a difficult delivery. After being reborn, Shen Shuyi looked at her eldest son, who could alread 16.5kReads8.5Score893Shelves

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    After her rebirth, Shen Shuyi, facing her indifferent husband Song Hengyue, decides to withdraw her feelings and focus on her status and son. When Song Hengyue finally realizes his mistake and tries to win her back, she has already grown cold-hearted, beginning his long and arduous journey to rekindle his love. [Eating melon seeds][Flying kiss][Shy] Rebirth, Princess, Wife-chasing crematorium, Heartbroken, Struggle for status

33. 783 摄 The Regent Personally Teaches Me How to Seduce Him 摄政王手把手教我如何撩他 Su Qing素青Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted After Jing Yu transmigrated into the body of a cowardly prince who disguised herself as a man, the late emperor died. The regent, who held absolute power, successively executed all the late emperor’s sons, leaving only Jing Yu. Jing Yu decided to wait for death. She waited a long time. Just as she thought Nan Yuncheng had nearly forgotten about her, he suddenly surrounded her princely residence with his men and cornered her at the door to her bedroom. Nan Yuncheng: “I hear the prince likes men 3.5kReads9.3Score489Shelves

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    I've watched this so many times. I love Xue Ming's doting affection for Mu Ye. I love Nan Yuncheng's indulgence of Xiao Qi. I love the contrast between Li Shishi and Qiao Ren. I love Jing Yan and Jing Yi's companionship.

34. 784 女 Matriarchy: She Has an Unspeakable Condition and Transmigrates Into the Female Emperor 女尊：有难言之症的她穿成了女帝 Zhou Xiaoyu y周小雨yAncient Romance888k WordsOngoing [Matriarchy] [Female Dominance] [Rivalry Between Men] [Political Intrigue] [Satisfying Read] [1V10] [All Male Leads Are Chaste] Feng Fuyao had been here for less than an hour when she had an episode. On her wedding night, she was triggered and had another episode. At first, she thought she was just a lonely spirit adrift in another world. But she never imagined the truth would be so cruel! The empress does not favor her. Her birth father died young. The pinnacle of power seems destined 12.4kReads8.7Score754Shelves
35. 785 全EN The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves

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    This is an incredibly good book that you could read multiple times. The content is rich and varied, each section having its own unique charm. Trust me, this discerning bookworm will definitely not disappoint. Just read it! [Laughs]

36. 786 东 The Eastern Palace’s Caged Sparrow: Changning’s Mistake 东宫囚雀：长宁误 Rika Under the Moon月下绘里香Ancient Romance395k WordsOngoing [Love and hate entwined | Discipline | Revenge | Political scheming] I am the fallen dynasty's princess, the most docile canary in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince killed my father, destroyed my homeland, and used rules to cage me into the most obedient plaything in his palm. He told me to learn political strategy, so I did. He told me to smile, so I smiled. After lying low for five years, I finally got the chance I'd been waiting for: the day he was trapped in a desperate situation. I broug 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author's writing is absolutely superb, and this is one of my favorite historical romance novels. I highly recommend it.

37. 787 损 The Ruin of Buddhist Virtue 损梵行 Sandalwood Path檀香道Ancient Romance252k WordsOngoing Taboo, restraint, self-control, and political intrigue A devout Buddhist monk x the legitimate daughter of a military family The first time he met Huo Chuning, she was trying to kill herself, while he was being hunted. They both fell to the bottom of a cliff, and Huo Chuning slowly walked toward him barefoot. The young girl wore no makeup, her face bare. Her eyes shone startlingly bright. She did not look anguished or despairing. She curved her lashes at him and smiled brightly, looking nothing 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one! I absolutely love it! The title is a bit literary, and it's the most enjoyable novel I've read on Tomato so far. It truly gave me the joy of following each update. A ten-year reader, this is definitely worth it! Who understands the premise of a general's daughter and a Buddhist disciple from an enemy state?! Hehehe

38. 788 穿 A Transmigrated Villainess, and the Male Lead's Hidden Love 穿越女配，男主爱意藏不住了 The Old Days Were Nice旧时宜Ancient Romance164k WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book + stunning beauty + comedy + twists + multiple male leads + mystery + thrills Shen Qingyuan transmigrates into the world of the novel Cang Xuan, becoming a minor female supporting character. To survive, she has to outwit and navigate her way around the various characters. In this dynasty, anyone who has transmigrated or been possessed by an evil spirit faces a death sentence if caught by the Pacification Office. From the start, a Daoist master uses exorcism arts on her, 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The game starts on hellish difficulty! I almost died right after transmigrating, and there's only one way out: choose the male lead and marry him within a limited time, trying to survive while also falling in love.

39. 789 穿 Reborn as the Doomed White Moonlight, I Kidnapped the Male Lead 穿成早死白月光，我把男主绑架了 Bai Yan稗言Ancient Romance348k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book / Political intrigue / Sweet and satisfying. The heroine is all business, while the hero is a born actor.] Emergency room doctor Shen Jing Que transmigrated into a tragic novel, becoming an orphan who was destined to die taking an arrow for someone else in Chapter Three. The first thing she did was sell her life for eight hundred taels. The buyer was Pei Yan, heir to the Marquis of Dingbei, whom she had held at knifepoint. Half a book’s worth of plot, one triangular nee 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The original male and female protagonists are no longer the center of the story; everyone is caught up in the altered plot. Su Wanyue's reactions are intriguing, with many subtle hints, making it suitable for readers who enjoy analyzing foreshadowing.

40. 790 重 After Being Reborn, My Five Brothers Beg Me in Tears to Return Home 重生后，五个哥哥哭着求我回府 Mu Mianmian慕绵绵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Currently being published] [She chases him after the breakup + sweet romance + satisfying read] In her previous life, Jiang You'an was a cannon-fodder side character in a novel where the whole family doted on the heroine. Her entire family favored her younger sister, and she was beaten to death with clubs. After being reborn, she refuses to repeat her past mistakes, only to discover that her family regrets everything and begs for her forgiveness. Everyone wants to make amends? Hah, I’m not int 7.8kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves

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    I read all of these books without skipping any pages! The first one is definitely worth reading. The female lead isn't a saint, and the causes and consequences of her rebirth are very clear. Plus, the plot is very fast-paced. I finished it in one day!!! Go for it, don't hesitate!!

41. 791 犹 I Still Remember That Startling Glance 犹记惊鸿照影 Wind Gathers, Snow Dances风凝雪舞Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted Beneath the bridge of sorrow, spring waves run green; once, a startled swan’s reflection shimmered there. Her younger sister’s unexpected flight from her wedding left her no choice but to marry into the imperial family. From spending her wedding night alone to learning of the husband’s unforgettable past, she faced it all with calm acceptance. Marrying a prince meant love was never part of the bargain. All she cared about was keeping her family safe and at peace. She stood by his side as he clim 1.1kReads9.0Score124Shelves

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    The first one is truly a gem, my top historical romance novel of the year, the kind I want to read again and again. The rest are also generally very good, with excellent writing! Everyone should check them out!

42. 792 王 The Fluffy Princess: The Sick, Cruel Prince’s Cherished Darling 王妃毛绒绒：病娇阴戾王爷掌中宠 When the Clouds Sleep云眠之时Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + sweet doting love + lighthearted and adorable + 1v1] Yandere, gloomy and obsessive vs. soft, cute and fluffy Xie Jinyan vs. Lin Yuzhi Xie Jinyan, courtesy name Ce Xuan, is twenty-six years old and the Prince of Sheng'an in the Jing Kingdom. His status is exalted, second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Lin Yuzhi, nineteen, is the youngest daughter of the prime minister. Gentle and sweet, adorably naive and harmless, she is terrified of Xie Jinyan. Late at night, 47Reads5.5Score—Shelves
43. 793 农 The Beloved Darling of the Farmer's Family 农家团宠娇娇女 Gu Youran顾悠然Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Tangbao has lost her parents, and none of her relatives are willing to take her in. They say she brings bad luck. To make up the number eight, which sounds like “prosperity,” Old Madam Yang, who already has seven grandsons, brings Tangbao home. Everyone says the Yang family is doomed now that they’ve taken Tangbao in. But instead of falling on hard times, they become one of the most powerful families in the Great Zhou! The Yangs do have tempers, though. Whenever someone says Tangbao brings bad l 11kReads9.3Score841Shelves
44. 794 女 She Disguises Herself as a Man, and the Emperor Gets Kissed by the Regent Again 女扮男装，皇上又被摄政王亲哭啦 Never Enough Milk Tea奶茶不够喝Ancient Romance794k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + devoted to one another + a little silly + heroine is a doctor + timid heroine + lighthearted, everyday sweet romance] [An overpowered hero: the gold standard of gentlemanly conduct, loves cuddling up to the heroine, hopelessly lovesick, and very easy to appease] Shen Jingli transmigrates into the body of the emperor of Dayuan, expecting to enjoy a lavish life of endless extravagance. Instead, she turns out to be a miserable puppet emperor, while the regent is the re 11.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    🔥Haha, so funny! A woman disguises herself as a man and travels back in time to become a puppet emperor, while also having to watch out for the regent.🌟 She flatters the regent every day, but one day he discovers her true gender.🌈

45. 795 进 I Came to the Capital to Find My Family, and My Brother’s Archrival Spoiled Me Rotten 进京寻亲，被哥哥死对头宠翻天 A Magnolia Blossom一朵辛夷花Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Pure historical setting + one-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s only partners + lighthearted and sweet + direct communication, no misunderstandings + no transmigration or rebirth] [Airheaded, gentle heroine versus arrogant, ruthless minister] Jiang Yihuan’s older brother was an official in the capital, while she dug wild greens in the countryside and often went hungry. One day, her brother’s sworn enemy, Wei Zhao, captured her. “Your brother has been exiled. From now on, you’re coming 12.4kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves
46. 796 莫 Leave Glory Behind and Return Home 莫恋荣华，归去来兮 Mu Yunyi慕韫意Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted Childhood friends + Emperor and empress couple + Devoted love + Devoted to each other + Happy ending She is Ning Xinwan, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Ning’s household. Born to a noble family, her father was personally granted the title of duke by the emperor, her mother is the legitimate daughter of a marquis, and the current empress is her maternal aunt. At six, she was given the title of Ronghua Commandery Princess by the emperor. He is Chu Yihong, the second legitimate son of Prince 42Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    Childhood sweethearts + Emperor and Empress CP + Exclusive Love, Both Pure and Virtuous + Happy Ending. She is Ning Xinwan, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Ningguo's mansion, born into nobility. Her father is a Duke personally appointed by the Emperor, her mother is the legitimate daughter of a Marquis's family, and the current Empress is her maternal aunt. At the age of six, she was bestowed the title of Princess Ronghua by the Emperor. He is Chu Yihong, the second legitimate son of the idle Prince Ye. He is frail and sickly from childhood, but well-read and with a heart for the world. The Duke and Duchess of Ningguo hoped their daughter would live a carefree and peaceful life, thus choosing a seemingly insignificant member of the royal family. The two were betrothed from childhood, childhood sweethearts, inseparable. After Ning Xinwan came of age, they naturally married, their love deep and harmonious. However, the current Emperor has no son, and the issue of succession in the court is incessantly debated, drawing the Prince Ye's mansion into this succession crisis. First, Chu Yihong's elder brother, Chu Yiran, the heir apparent of the Ye Prince's mansion, was murdered, and Chu Yihong succeeded him as heir apparent. Later, the Ye Prince died of poisoning, and Chu Yihong inherited the throne. In this succession crisis, His Majesty chose Chu Yihong as the heir apparent and made him the Crown Prince, and Ning Xinwan thus became the Crown Princess. The couple always wanted to stay away from the strife, but they were inevitably drawn into the struggle for the throne and ascended to that supreme position. From the eldest daughter of the Ningguo Duke's mansion, to Princess Ronghua, the second young mistress of the Ye Prince's mansion, the heir apparent's wife, the Ye Prince's wife, and the Crown Princess, she climbed step by step to the position of Empress, but she never coveted this glory.

47. 797 山 Spring Comes to the Mountain Woods 山木逢春 The Fly Doesn't Fly乌蝇不飞Ancient Romance263k WordsOngoing [Two formidable leads + court intrigue + kindred spirits + growing together + long live idealism] Censor Zhou Huaiyue is ordered to investigate a fire at the salt warehouse. A token belonging to the Fang family is found in the ashes. Armed with an imperial edict, he turns the Fang family’s estate upside down, determined to find the statue of an evil god rumored to be enshrined in their inner residence. He doesn’t find the statue. Instead, he brings out a young woman who seems detached in both 38Reads—Score135Shelves

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    The male protagonist is a gentle and refined nobleman, and the story follows his journey to becoming a high-ranking official. He has read countless books, and she has traveled far and wide. Their chance encounter is more precious than any other love story.

48. 798 桃 Peach Blossoms Topple the River and Mountains 桃花折江山 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted The TV drama Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the Mountains and Rivers, starring Liu Xueyi and Meng Ziyi. Zhao has a beauty named Taohua. Her fate is full of hardship, and she is married off to Wei far away. All she wants is to stay alive and climb her way up. Wei has a handsome chancellor who is ruthless and sharp-tongued, sweet on the surface but treacherous within. He cares nothing for anyone's life, so long as he gets what he wants. Taohua thinks everyone loves beautiful things. Surely he can't 395Reads9.0Score114Shelves
49. 799 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Became the Beloved of a Cold-Blooded Killer 穿越后，我成了冷面煞神的掌心宝 Qu Liyao曲梨瑶Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Both leads' first and only love + pocket dimension + sweet romance + doted on by everyone + powerful male and female leads] Yan Xiyao, a senior physician in a modern special forces unit, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the legitimate second daughter of the Junior Tutor's residence in the Martial Saint Dynasty. Her older sister and the man she was engaged to since childhood are both determined to kill her. Fine! I'll play along. If you want to kill me, I'll make you wish you were dea 16.2kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves

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    Take a look at this book. If you don't like it, come find me again.

50. 800 心 His Beloved Frowns, and the Heir Apparent Rushes to Comfort Her 心尖宠她一皱眉，世子夫君追着哄 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance, Both Pure, Sweet Romance, Childhood Sweethearts] Print edition of Jin Shi Jin Yu signed, and the comic adaptation is now online. Yuan Rongjin was the daughter of a general, but when she was young, her stepmother framed her and sent her away from the capital! Everyone thought she would suffer terribly out in the world and live a miserable life. But no one expected that during the ten years she spent away from the capital, Yuan Rongjin never looked the least bit down and out. 30.6kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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