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. 301 帝 The Imperial Terrace's Charm: The Noble Consort Is Beautiful and Well-Behaved 帝台娇：贵妃娘娘她又美又乖 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + climbing the ranks and crushing the villains + doting romance. The male lead knows his own heart. He'll devote himself to her alone later on.] [The heroine rises through the ranks quickly at first, then more slowly later on.] [The heroine comes from a noble family, is the most beautiful woman in the harem, and already has two adorable children. The Emperor falls for her first and favors her from early on, before devoting himself to her alone in the middle and later parts.] By a 20.9kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves
2. 302 表 The Cousin Is Going on a Matchmaking Date, and the Heir Is Panicking 表姑娘要去相看，世子他慌了 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Happy Ending] [Both Leads Are Natives of the Era] [Gentle, Refined Heir Apparent × Cool, Elegant Cousin] Orphaned and without anyone to rely on, with wolves circling all around her, young Shi Jianli had no choice but to travel to the capital and seek refuge with her aunt. She became the second branch’s cousin, staying as a guest at the Duke of Anguo’s residence. When she came of age, her aunt found her a match. But the second branch’s concubin 34.9kReads9.3Score4.6kShelves
3. 303 重 Reborn and Refusing His Love: The Faithless General Regrets It Too Late 重生拒爱，负心将军悔疯了 Are You Hungry? Knight饿喽吗骑士Ancient Romance214k WordsOngoing [Tomato changed my tags. This is not palace intrigue or household infighting.] In the third year of her marriage to Wang Cunxin, Shen Lingwei died after accidentally eating rat poison. The rat poison had been put in her food by her husband’s concubine, at his command. He wanted not only her life, but the lives of dozens of people in the Shen household as well. Reborn, she returned to the day she fell in love with Wang Cunxin at first sight in her previous life. Shen Lingwei deliberately avoided —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a rebirth story. The female protagonist was innocent and carefree in her past life, falling in love with the wrong person. She married him for three years, only to be poisoned by him and his concubine when she was eighteen. Reborn, she decides to distance herself from him and find a worthy partner. However, she discovers that the Shen family has been used as pawns, victims of power struggles. She repeatedly escapes danger, and the man who poisoned her in her past life kisses her again. Three men love her: Gu, with whom she is betrothed; Han, whom she secretly loves and blesses; and her husband from her past life, Wang. Currently, the story leans more towards plot than romance.

4. 304 听 Rumor Has It the Noble Consort Alone Enjoys the Emperor's Favor in the Deep Palace 听说贵妃在深宫独得圣上恩宠 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance568k WordsCompleted When they were young and love stirred in his heart, he took her in. Once he held power, he had no choice but to hide her away. In the lonely inner palace, she waited quietly, day after day and year after year. For power and status, he feared nothing. He overcame every obstacle and held her close. Behind layer upon layer of palace gates and red walls, a dream within a dream awakened the lovers from their reverie. 9.2kReads9.0Score593Shelves
5. 305 系 System: The Savage Lands Crown Princess Just Wants to Herd Sheep 系统：蛮荒太子妃只想放羊 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Ambition Isn't Great: Just You and the World A Qi is clever and innocent. Her eldest brother is honest and just wants enough to eat; her second brother is sharp and wants to see the world. Their aunt is always fierce when chopping wood, their father is a wonderful cook, and their grandfather can recognize twenty characters, though he gets thirteen of them wrong. Their ambitions weren't great, but somehow they ended up winning the world. Content warnings: ... 30.3kReads9.6Score3.8kShelves

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   Highly recommend this excellent historical romance novel! It features 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! Wow, the opening chapters completely stunned me! It's definitely a high-quality novel; I added it to my bookshelf immediately after reading the first chapter.

6. 306 三 Betrothed by Six Ceremonies, She Marries the Bloodthirsty Prince While Pregnant 三书六聘！她揣着孕肚嫁嗜血王爷 Kong Chen Huilong空尘绘龙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged beauty and a moonlit beauty. The one who kisses your scars is more worthy of your love.] Hua Yunwan, an orphan from the Duke's mansion who had been living away from home, was named Prince Qi's consort because she was pregnant. Her husband, Prince Qi, was violent, cruel, and guilty of every wicked deed imaginable. When the decree arrived, she prepared herself to die. But one day, this vicious wolf changed completely. - Before they married, he was ruthless and domineering: 577Reads9.2Score101Shelves

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   Who understands? I've recently become obsessed with historical romance novels and it's hard to keep up with modern ones. My top picks for political intrigue are: "Why Not Cross the River Together with the Golden Branches" (1 and 3), and "Palace Intrigue" are: 5, 6, and 8 (both starting with the empress's name). Palace intrigue can have various endings. 2 Is a bit like an ancient version of "Rubbing in Gentleness," with a happy ending but also some regrets—I really love this kind! 4 Was the first time-travel/rebirth novel I read, full of political intrigue and intelligent characters, and the romance is also very engaging. 7 Is pure historical romance, simple yet with a comfortable writing style. Don't ask why, just read it quickly!!

7. 307 东 The Eastern Palace's Pampered Concubine: The Crown Prince Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife, and She Sets Her Sights on the Empress's Throne 东宫娇妾：太子宠妾灭妻目标后位 Han Qingxue寒清雪Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Not a pure pairing, not a pure pairing [The prince’s concubine is not a pure pairing at first + she enters the palace soon after, and becomes his sole favorite after the palace struggles] [The heroine is clear-headed and career-minded, working her way up to the empress’s position] Since I’ve been granted the title of Worthy Lady, my goal should be the empress’s throne. The Crown Prince has been married for two years, but the Crown Princess has yet to bear him a child. The Empress personally choo 2.4kReads8.9Score202Shelves
8. 308 为 To Marry the Prime Minister's Daughter, This Playboy Rose to the Highest Office 为娶丞相之女，纨绔她位极人臣了 Chi Yu竾鱼Two Female Leads742k WordsCompleted In Shengjing, he was a notorious playboy who, in both of his lives, forced himself on Wen Xiang’s daughter, a woman famed for her breathtaking beauty. A goddess had descended to earth, making everyone else seethe with envy. Before rebirth: Seeing Nan Xun constantly visit the Fragrant Blossoms Pavilion, Wen Sheng said considerately, “If you like them, you can bring any of them back to the manor.” Go to any woman you like. Just don’t come to me. After rebirth: Wen Sheng tugged at Nan Xun’s clothes 19.5kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves

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   This is the first book I highly recommend!!! The political intrigue is fast-paced!! The characters are vividly portrayed!! The dramatic tension between the characters is immense!!

9. 309 娇 The Pampered Madam 娇宠夫人 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted Su Yuan was born into the Great Sheng Dynasty, where people prized slender figures. But when she grew up, she was a voluptuous beauty, which made it difficult for her to find a husband. Then, after being selected as a concubine, she was assigned to Prince Qin, Pei Jingheng. Since she was here, she decided to make the best of it. Su Yuan planned to shut the door and live a quiet life of her own. She hadn't expected Pei Jingheng to be handsome and perceptive, with no prejudice against her, even th 28.4kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves
10. 310 岁 Years in the Palace 岁岁宫阙 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted Liu Yuetang was sent to a country estate by her legitimate mother the day she was born. When she came of age, her older half-sister gave up her chance to enter the palace because of a dream, stole her match, and spent the night with her betrothed. Liu Yuetang went along with it and decided to enter the palace to carve out a bright future for herself. Once inside, she kept a low profile, learned the arts of the bedchamber, and mastered the art of playing hard to get, pouting coquettishly, and put 11.3kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
11. 311 将 A General Is No Boy 将军非少年 Jinhu瑾狐Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted If “I love you” is good fortune, then for her, “You’re free” is salvation. “Si Youjin, you can protect these splendid rivers and mountains, you can protect these beautiful years, but can you protect yourself?” She sat atop the city wall and gave no answer… 3.3kReads9.3Score403Shelves

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    I absolutely can't stop reading, I could read it countless times and still not get enough! [Smirk] The first book features a woman disguised as a man: "If 'I love you' is luck, then for her, 'You are free' is salvation." [Crying] The second book features a woman who is a clear-headed, pure white moonlight in the human world. [Admiration] The third book is truly heartbreaking: "My beauty has been betrayed, there's no turning back." [Crying]

12. 312 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 57.2kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves
13. 313 七 Seven Husbands at Her Door, but the Princess Wants to Run 七夫临门，皇女想逃 Lu Yuansha路缘纱Ancient Romance624k WordsCompleted The Ultimate Heartthrob [Female-Dominated World + Reincarnated in the Womb + Men Fighting for Her in a Shura Field + Multiple Male Leads + All Male Leads Are Chaste] Yun Zhaohua, the fifth princess of a female-dominated kingdom, has a scandalous reputation and is the most notorious flirt in the capital. Her brilliant scholar of a husband ended up in her bed by a twist of fate, and now he uses “work reports” as an excuse to cling to her until dawn every night; Her childhood friend, a block of woo 1.2kReads8.1Score134Shelves

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    This novel features a captivating female protagonist! On one hand, there's the power struggles and intrigues of the imperial court, where the female lead steadily consolidates her position; on the other hand, there's the daily life in the inner palace, with seven male leads of distinct personalities, their rivalry and entanglements adding a humorous and contrasting element.

14. 314 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 124.4kReads9.7Score14.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend the first one; it's the only historical romance novel I love on Tomato Books. The others are also quite good.

15. 315 苏 Su Wanqing's Transmigrated Tragic Romance 苏婉清的穿越虐恋 Aisikelui爱斯可瑞Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted The modern-day heroine transmigrates into the body of a concubine-born daughter of the prime minister, becoming entangled with a powerful regent. Because of a misunderstanding, the regent forces her to marry him and take up residence in his manor. Struggling to survive there, she discovers that the regent has someone else in his heart, his unattainable first love. As they test each other, they gradually fall for one another, but their misunderstandings continue to deepen. The heroine is framed a 889Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend the historical romance novel, "The Overbearing Prince Falls in Love with Me," which features various punishments and sweet moments.

16. 316 不 True to the Desolate Beauty 不负荒颜 Xi Xi Dong Dong西西东东Ancient Romance214k WordsCompleted Those who promise to stay together forever are the ones who end up apart; Those who swear never to forget are the ones who fade away. He is her immortal spirit, and she is his spirit master. He cannot live without her, and she would never abandon him. They will be together forever. At Falsehood Cliff, he breaks through the barrier and takes her to watch the sunset and tour the Eastern Sea. At Mount Donghua, he leans by the window, watching blue jacaranda blossoms drift down, and asks her what l 100Reads8.7Score—Shelves
17. 317 穿 Reincarnated as a Cannon-Fodder Empress, I Help My Best Friend Make the Hidden Guard Emperor 穿成炮灰皇后，和闺蜜扶暗卫登基 Jing Yi靖夷Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) [Dual transmigration into a book | Two couples | Both couples devoted to each other | Best friends team up | No competition between women] [Dark, loyal guard × alluring empress | Sharp-tongued, weepy guard × short-tempered noble consort] When they opened their eyes, Wen Xinlian and her best friend Ye Wanying had both transmigrated into a palace-intrigue novel as expendable supporting characters: one was a domineering noble consort, the other a vicious empress. Worse still, 54.5kReads9.3Score13.9kShelves

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    So far, the only ancient romance novels I've read are those that you shouldn't miss!

18. 318 穿 I Transmigrated into an Old-School Tragic Romance, and I'm Giving Everyone a Happy Ending 穿进古早虐文，本红娘要全员HE Clear Pines, Falling Colors清松落色Ancient Romance784k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + comedy + transmigrate into a book + female supporting character + sweet romance + System] (A silly transmigrated heroine × a crafty, clever hero) (This story doesn't vilify the original leads, break up the original couple, or steal the original protagonists' opportunities. Everyone gets along.) After spending eighteen years bedridden, she suddenly dies. When she wakes up, she has become Hua Qingsu, the third daughter of the Minister of Revenue's household 10.4kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
19. 319 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 249.8kReads9.2Score33.5kShelves

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    These five ancient Chinese romance novels are truly top-tier! 🍋 First book: A story of forceful acquisition and a high-and-mighty beauty descending from her pedestal. The male and female leads are cousins. Their brotherly love and sisterly respect are legendary. 🍎 Second book: A foolish beauty versus a stoic and eccentric male lead. The orphan Jiang Si dreams of being imprisoned in the palace by the male lead until her death. She decides to fight back—if she can't kill the male lead, she'll try to seduce the male supporting character; surely that won't offend the male lead, right? 🍑The third book features a female protagonist who transmigrates into a book just as her family is being raided. To survive, she latches onto the powerful imperial tutor, saying, "Yu Zhi, I'm Wan Wan! Have you forgotten our vows?" 🥝The fourth book features a clear-headed female protagonist, a devoted and obedient male protagonist, and a family of cannon fodder achieving a comeback. The female protagonist transmigrates into a cannon fodder noble family, nipping any potential threats in the family feud and ensuring the family's safety. 🍊The fifth book is a high-quality historical romance. Highly rated. Who wouldn't love Chen Baoxiang? A greedy female protagonist versus a wealthy and powerful male protagonist. "Do as I say, and I'll guarantee you'll rise to the top."

20. 320 穿 Transmigrated into a Book: I’m the Cousin of the Male Lead in an Explicit Novel 穿书，我是限制文男配表妹 oPeaceAndSafetyYearAfterYearoo歲歲平安oAncient Romance217k WordsOngoing The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later. Not a strong heroine’s face-slapping story, but a sweet romance about a ditzy beauty. [Transmigrate into a book + ditzy beauty + abstinent, unhinged male lead + sweet romance + one-on-one + happy ending] Jiang Si, an orphan who had lived in the marquis’s household for more than ten years, suddenly dreamed of a ridiculous novel that left her blushing and breathless. The man she admired, Xie Chen, the powerful head of the Duke Dingguo’s household, 32Reads8.2Score—Shelves
21. 321 为 To Stay Alive, I Pretended to Be the Amnesiac Powerbroker's One True Love 为了苟命，我伪装失忆权臣白月光 Liu Qingwan柳清晚Ancient Romance571k WordsCompleted [Comedy / Sweet Romance / Face-Slapping / Bickering Couple / Pretending Turns Real] Zhuang Wan transmigrated into a book and became the daughter of a disgraced official whose family was to be confiscated and executed. According to the plot, she would be sent to the Imperial Music Bureau and reduced to a plaything for the powerful, before meeting a tragic end. Zhuang Wan: What the hell did I do to offend the gods? TAT At that moment, her family was being stripped of its possessions, and she wa 8.2kReads8.9Score1kShelves
22. 322 穿 After Transmigrating into an Idiotic Female Villain, I Gave Up on the Spot 穿成降智脑残女配后，我原地摆烂 Lu Li路鲤Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted [A clear-eyed heroine + a devoted, well-behaved hero + the whole family turns its fate around] Shen Mianmian has transmigrated into a book! She's landed in the doomed Marquis's household in the latest hit historical romance about a local woman tormenting a transmigrated woman. The marquis is domineering and unreasonable, his wife is foolish and naive, and their heir is weak-willed and clueless. And she... is stupid enough to shout about monogamy and equality for all in a feudal society. Together 9.4kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
23. 323 帐 Beauty in the Bedchamber: The Tyrannical Eunuch Is Crazed and Dotes on Me 帐中娇：暴戾九千岁又疯又宠 Grilled Fish Tonight今晚吃烤鱼Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted The comic adaptation is now available! (Also known as The Mad, Brutal Eunuch Turned Around and Gently Coaxed Me) [Abusing scumbags + reborn + happy ending + both leads untouched + a vicious, cold-blooded Chief Eunuch who is ruthless to everyone else but a broken, devoted puppy to her vs. a clear-eyed heroine who has been reborn and learned from her mistakes. This novel is entirely fictional.] Pei Min, Chief Eunuch of the Eastern Depot, wielded absolute power and was bloodthirsty and brutal. The 93.9kReads9.3Score7.4kShelves

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    This is truly amazing. "She prays to Buddha in the hall, he prays to her in his heart. She is the only light in his dark life." A madcap critique of the tyrannical Nine Thousand Years' passionate love; even the Emperor listens to the Nine Thousand Years' words, yet the Nine Thousand Years only bows his head in submission to the female lead.

24. 324 弹 The On-Screen Comments Teach Her to Act Cute as She Wins Over a Powerful Official 弹幕教她嘤嘤嘤，疯狂攻略权臣心 AAA Pillow BookAAA枕上书Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Sweet, soft, ditzy beauty x cold-faced minister who's secretly ruthless] In a dream, Jiang Qingning is taken by a man. When she opens her eyes, she sees golden words called “comments” floating before her, and a man pinning her down. Pei Ji was her substitute teacher three years ago. Three years later, he's the powerful Left Chancellor who commands the court. She is the fake heiress of the Jiang family, cast out of her home, with fair skin, stunning looks, and a gentle disposition. To change her 5.6kReads8.5Score518Shelves

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    Super good-looking, the powerful minister is very doting

25. 325 帝 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Cao Mengyun曹孟云Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 20Reads—Score123Shelves

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    The path to immortality in ancient times was fraught with peril, and Su Huanhuan's journey through time was fraught with danger. She and General Shen Xiao embarked on a mutually beneficial journey, swearing an oath to live and die together. She broke free from the shackles of her era, secretly accumulating power, shattering the constraints of the old dynasty, and awaiting the inevitable change of rulers.

26. 326 继 Successor Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 82.7kReads9.5Score9.2kShelves

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    🔥🔥🔥🔥The female protagonist transmigrates and becomes the Empress. Zhao Wumian lies down on her first day. Competing for favor? What a joke! There's a favored concubine ahead and the beloved Consort Zhao behind. How can she compete? She can't be deposed without cause. Anyway, she has the status and a good salary, so she starts to laze around... Unexpectedly, this lazy empress arouses the emperor's interest. Let's see how this high-level empress enjoys exclusive favor in the harem! 😘😘

27. 327 摄 The Regent Knows I’m His Nemesis, Yet He Still Favors Me 摄政王明知被克，仍偏爱我 Yudai Lin玉带林Ancient Romance134k WordsCompleted Historical romance, mutual salvation, princess of the former dynasty, regent, ill-fated loner, clashing destinies, angst before sweetness, devoted and possessive male lead, female lead is no pushover. She was an ill-fated loner who brought death to her parents. Imprisoned in the Cold Palace for nineteen years, she coughed up blood and waited to die. He was born under the most exalted auspices, immune to evil, and the all-powerful regent of the empire. An old palace servant told her, “If you get 1Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 328 金 The Golden Scabbard 金丝鞘 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted [Stone-faced guard x alluring, delicate princess, one-on-one, sweet romance] Qin Yi was an assassin, cold-faced and colder-hearted. Killing was more ordinary to him than eating. One day, Qin Yi received an assignment. It wasn’t to kill someone. He was ordered to protect Fuguang, the beloved princess of the empress, Ji Ning. Qin Yi found it troublesome, since all he knew how to do was kill. The first time he saw Ji Ning, Qin Yi killed someone right in front of her. His long sword rang as it left 9.3kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    Judging from the title and rating, it's top-tier! 😘 The writing is superb, the female lead isn't naive or simple-minded, she's clear-headed and intelligent 😘 The sweet romance is so uplifting! [Thumbs up]

29. 329 嫁 Marrying a Playboy 嫁纨绔 Sisi司司Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted When Lin Lan was named Grand Marshal of the Armies, the court exposed her as a woman disguised as a man. With danger closing in, Lin Lan chose to accept an imperial marriage arrangement. Since she held great power, the more mediocre her husband was, the better. "The person I have feelings for is Qi Wenyu, the youngest son of the Qi family." The emperor: ? Why did she pick my chief minister? Qi Wenyu: I'll use my playboy reputation as cover to investigate the truth. The woman is just a prop. The 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    As a 13-year veteran book lover, let me recommend two books first!

30. 330 快 Quick Transmigration: Winning While Pampered by the Villain Again 快穿：又在反派偏宠下躺赢 Sea-Sleep Bubbles海眠泡泡Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Over-the-top wife-protector X frail, alluring beauty who knows how to reel them in] [Female-lead-focused, one-on-one romance, both leads’ first love, unconventional sweet romance] [Warning!!! The plot of every story exists only to serve the setup. If the male lead is set up as a villain, he will do bad things. Please don’t judge the story by real-world morality. You can think of all the worlds as data created to serve the male and female leads. Once the female lead completes her mission, the wo 8.1kReads8.6Score603Shelves

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    The female protagonist was born weak and blind. A cold voice came to her ears: "The murderer standing in front of you is your target." The female protagonist was slightly stunned, but without hesitation, she threw herself into the murderer's arms and clung to him: "Husband, I'm so scared." The murderer smiled slightly, gently picked her up, and then took the female protagonist home. While comforting her, he began to clean up the murder scene he had created.

31. 331 折 Plucking the Eunuch’s Branch 折宦枝 Beautiful Lady美人娘Ancient Romance205k WordsCompleted (Princess x real eunuch, both virgins, happy ending) _ In the twenty-eighth year of Tianrui under the Wan Jin dynasty, corrupt eunuchs hold power. With a marriage decree, the puppet ruler marries his most beloved daughter, Sheng Xitang, to Xiao Qingye, the Director of the Directorate of Ceremonial. On their wedding day, the princess kicks over the chair in front of Director Xiao. “Xiao Qingye, you should know your family’s ancestors must be rolling in their graves with joy that I agreed to marry 18.8kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves

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    Just look at the title and rating, it's top-tier! [Kiss] The writing is superb, the female lead isn't naive or simple-minded, she's clear-headed and intelligent. [Kiss] The sweet romance is so uplifting! [Thumbs up]

32. 332 凤 Riding the Phoenix Across the Nine Heavens: The Empress Chronicles 凤驭九宸：女帝纪 Yudai Lin玉带林Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing #Female-Dominated World #Reborn #Political Intrigue #Two Strong Leads #Primary Consort Shen Jinghong: I only wanted to focus on my career. How did my husband become even better at political scheming than I am? In her previous life, Shen Jinghong spent three years as a puppet empress before her own sister poisoned her in the Cold Palace. Only as she lay dying did she see the truth: Xiao Che, the primary consort she had spent a lifetime suspecting and suppressing, had taken three arrows for her an —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 333 盼 Longing to Be a Widow 盼寡 Juicy Lychees荔好多汁Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted [A top-tier lovesick prince who wins himself over vs. a talented noblewoman who longs to be widowed] [Marriage first, love later + sweet ancient romance + transmigrate] Prince Xie Huaijin of Jing is renowned throughout the capital for his looks, and equally renowned for his frail health. With his legs crippled as well, he has reached twenty-three without a wife. After all, no one wants to become a widow in the flower of their youth, especially when they might end up an actual widow at any moment 7.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
34. 334 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
35. 335 傲 The Haughty Empress's Concubine Conquest 傲娇娘娘的宠妃攻略 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance437k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + historical romance + not mutually chaste + marriage first, love later She is the general’s younger sister, with an excellent family background and beauty to match. After she transmigrates, she wakes up caught in the schemes and betrayals of the imperial palace. To protect herself, she resolves to become the emperor’s favorite consort. When they first meet, he tells her, “I will never like a woman like you in this life.” Gu Qingyan successfully presents herself as somewhat 1.7kReads8.9Score137Shelves

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    "Palace Beauty" is truly the pinnacle of historical romance novels; I've read it countless times. Cha Xiaomo's writing is also incredibly good. I've reread these two palace intrigue novels several times. The last one is a male-centric novel, which is also very enjoyable. [Drooling emoji]

36. 336 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Grand Secretary Finally Got a Clue 赐婚后，首辅大人开窍了 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance575k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that the legitimate daughter of Imperial Censor Qiao was frail and could be knocked over by a breeze. Yet the emperor betrothed her to Mu Shijing, the Chief Grand Secretary, who stood second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Mu Shijing was the man who had shattered the dreams of countless young ladies in the capital, and on top of that, he had paid a fine for staying unmarried for two years in a row, making him the capital's most eligible bachelor. When th 5.6kReads8.8Score702Shelves

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    Both of these are incredibly good, especially the first one, which features doting parents and a loving husband, and the emperor is also a good one. [Heart emoji] It's sweet with a touch of patriotism.

37. 337 岁 Year After Year, We Never Shared a Moment of Joy 岁岁无相欢 LycheeMQ荔枝MQAncient Romance80k WordsCompleted [Young Emperor ✖️ Princess Sent to Marry for Peace] [Tragic Ending] After Nanlin is defeated, Jiang Yueqian, the legitimate princess, shoulders the mission of securing peace and embarks on a marriage alliance, becoming Consort Shu to Emperor Xie Yunshen of the Great Liang. Within Qiwugong Palace, behind the seemingly noble image of a phoenix perched in a parasol tree, lie an emperor's unfathomable heart and a deadly struggle in the inner palace. Before her stand a dignified, calculating empress 160Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This historical romance novel with its tragic ending really had a powerful aftertaste. After the defeat of the Southern Lin Kingdom, she, as the legitimate princess, was sent to marry a foreign ruler, becoming the Consort Shu of the Liang Emperor. She thought entering Qiwu Palace was her destiny, but instead, she faced a dignified empress orchestrating schemes, an arrogant and troublesome concubine, an unpredictable emperor, and the ever-present entanglement of Prince Ning. Every day was a struggle for survival. In the end, her best friend died tragically, her own daughter perished, and even the truth was suppressed by power. Only then did she realize—the person sleeping beside her was the knife that pierced her heart. Year after year in the deep palace, she gained no joy, only blood, tears, and thorns. After reading it, I felt a tightness in my chest for a long time. 🌿

38. 338 太 Lord Tutor, Stop Pretending. Everyone Knows You’re Head Over Heels 太傅大人别装了，都知道你爱惨了 Wuyou Li乌有理Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, happy ending] Original title: The Zither and Flute Went Astray [Devoted, restrained aloof beauty of a powerful minister ✖️ resilient, brave heiress known as the Phoenix] The Zhu family has lost all its sons, but still has more money than it could ever spend. Their prominence makes them a target, and with no allies to turn to, the entire family was executed by the crown prince in her previous life. Reborn, Zhu Zheng agrees to her grandmother's 6.8kReads9.1Score718Shelves

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    This is absolutely the pinnacle of pure romance novels I've ever read! The Grand Tutor is absolutely smitten with Xiao Zheng'er!!! Sisters, trust me, this book is truly, truly amazing!!!

39. 339 群 The Stars’ Decree: A Distant Promise 群星令：遥遥有期 Little Year Wine小岁酒Anime Fanfiction341k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + couples + fate + beloved by all + System + boisterous youths saving the world] [An antagonistic couple who bicker constantly: a cold-faced, stoic woman × a stubborn man who hides his feelings] The Seventh Squad of the Chang'an Demon-Extermination Bureau was a constellation of shining stars, every member a peerless prodigy. Yet the six who returned to Chang'an that day were all corpses. The one who prized dignity and cleanliness above all came back drenched in blood, his face sla 6.4kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
40. 340 神 The Divine Doctor and Poison Princess 神医毒妃 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted A descendant of a family of poison doctors in the 21st century, she possesses extraordinary gifts and excels equally at medicine and poison. One day, she transmigrates and becomes Bai He ran, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wen’s household in the Eastern Qin Dynasty. Her birth mother is dead, her father refuses to acknowledge her, her stepmother holds power, and her sisters are false-hearted. Her fighting spirit blazes to life. In this life, she will live by her own rules. Those who bully 14.6kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves

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    I absolutely love this book. I've already read it four times and am planning to read it a fifth time. Seriously, I'd be heartbroken if anyone hadn't read it!

41. 341 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves
42. 342 枝 Heng on the Branches 枝上蘅 Zhongshu Jun jun中书君junAncient Romance357k WordsCompleted Content warning: First his soul travels into the ending, then his body follows. The System imposes mandatory quests and punishments, reducing stamina. [Flirtatious Princess × Aloof Imperial Preceptor] [Both virgins · Happy ending · His affection has always been reserved for her alone] Shen Heng transmigrated into the body of a sickly princess and panicked. The System told her that if she wanted to survive, she had to win over the most dangerous man in the book: Xunzhuo, the Imperial Preceptor of 101.7kReads9.5Score17.1kShelves

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    Princess Dazhao and the Northern Frontier National Preceptor – one a charming, flirtatious type, the other a cool, adorable character – a perfect match! Not only the leads, but every supporting character feels lively and vibrant; the character development is excellent! "May the wind and snow not harm us, may we grow old together in harmony, may the mountains and rivers bear witness, may this love be immortal." Recommendation: ★★★★★

43. 343 承 As You Wish, My Love 承卿意 May the Tree Stay Evergreen树要常青Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted Bai Yu: A young general who guarded the border of the Mu Kingdom for years. It is said that his mother died in childbirth after giving birth to him. From then on, General Bai took his newborn son to the frontier, where they spent more than a decade. Now that the border wars have ended, a marriage contract summons Bai Yu back to the capital, where he returns with his father to report for duty. Yu Xuejing: The youngest daughter of Grand Tutor Yu. Her elder brother serves in the Hanlin Academy. All 857Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    Absolutely top-tier, with strict gender separation and such, it's exceptionally good-looking.

44. 344 囚 The Tale of Imprisoned Jade 囚玉传 King of Rock Sugar Pork Knuckles冰糖肘子大王Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing 196Reads8.1Score101Shelves

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    The first 16 chapters are filled with palace intrigue and bloodshed! The Empress is focused on her career. In chapter 17, Zhao Yu'er is forced to enter the palace to save the cloth shop, only to run into her former lover, a treacherous minister. The scumbag emperor is hiding his secret favorites, and the awakening of the harem to protect the world is incredibly exciting!

45. 345 将 General, Stop Investigating. I’m Really Not a Spy 将军别查了我真不是细作 Li Xueyi of Xingzhou星洲的李雪怡Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted On her very first day after transmigrating, Lin Wan was arrested. Surely no one could be more unlucky. After an all-night shift, she opened her eyes and found herself in an ancient border town, immediately branded an enemy spy and thrown into jail. The man interrogating her was Shen Jingheng, the cold-faced cavalry general guarding Zhenbei Pass. Lin Wan expected torture and questioning, but instead, her first words were, “General, could I borrow some money?” Shen Jingheng fell silent. After year 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A time-traveling girl is picked up by a cold-faced general and repeatedly tested as a spy. She only wants to survive, but the general, in his investigations, ends up falling for her. A sweet romance between a proud general and a laid-back time-traveling heroine.

46. 346 小 The Little Highness Has a Screw Loose 小殿下他脑子有坑 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Sweet, bold, and outspoken young princess X gentle, seemingly innocent but secretly calculating young prince] Shi Sui transmigrated into the heroine of a classic tragic romance. In the original, the male and female leads' melodramatic love story tortured them from the first chapter to the penultimate one, and still ended in a tragic finale. Shi Sui: Bye-bye, then. I'll pick the devoted second male lead. Basically, it's a story about a laid-back girl using her wonderfully quirky imagination to s 12.2kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves
47. 347 昭 The Old Grass of Zhaoxi 昭奚旧草 Shuhai Cangsheng书海沧生Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Across the vast lands of Huangyan, more than a hundred states rose in Huaguo. The feudal lords were enfeoffed, and their domains became the nations of Zhaoming. The archives record more than three million books, each containing the lives of eighty million people. Among those countless lives, each person is little more than a speck. Turn the pages with one hand, and fifty years pass in the blink of an eye, like spring blossoms falling. In one of those books stood a begonia garden. Inside it was a 5kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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    Zhao Xi's Old Grass!! Girls, everyone go check it out! It's super good! Definitely my number 1 ancient romance novel! I've already bought two physical copies. It's a little difficult to understand, but you can read the comments while reading to make it easier. "Never knowing love's pain, how could I know the death of love's pain?" A strange creature arrived under the moonlight, beautiful as autumn water, clear as mountains and rivers, lifeless as a wooden chicken. I loved it but couldn't bear it, and was deeply infatuated. My favorites are the Qiao Junjun and Qingcheng chapters!

48. 348 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8kShelves

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    I've always been captivated by Wei Xun's character, and it's hard to find a substitute for him in any of his works [crying][crying]

49. 349 夫 The Madam Is Reborn, and the Marquis Gets His Comeuppance Chasing His Wife 夫人重生，侯爷他喜提追妻火葬场 A Ball of Red Panda一团小熊猫Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [Revenge + reborn + two strong leads + chasing his wife to the crematorium] Liang Jinshu came from a distinguished family and was exceptionally handsome. He was the ideal husband every noble young lady in the capital wanted to marry. After a conspiracy ruined Yun Qingzhi's reputation, she became his wife. During their three years of marriage, Yun Qingzhi gave everything she had, yet couldn't warm Liang Jinshu's heart of stone. She became a laughingstock, as everyone joked that the noble Marquis 6kReads8.5Score339Shelves

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    🎉① When she woke up again, she was actually fully conscious the moment she was taken to Liang Jinshu's room. This time, Yun Qingzhi was giving her all to sever this ill-fated relationship with Liang Jinshu. To get rid of him, Yun Qingzhi didn't hesitate to ask for a marriage decree, wanting to marry someone else. 🌸 🎉② He was a lowly, insignificant boy in the cold palace. She was a charming, adorable, and somewhat ditzy little sun in the world. Ignoring everyone's gaze, she taught him knowledge and etiquette. Later, the sinister boy finally rose step by step to the position of Crown Prince. 🍒 🎉③ If meeting him was destiny, she would accept it calmly. This time, she would only be his elder sister. 💫 But she forgot that things don't always go as planned. From the moment the boy with bloodshot eyes barged into her room, she was destined to be more than just his elder sister. 🌾 🎉④ When she was 17, she returned to Tiandu. No one knew what she had experienced in those five years, but everyone could see that she was no longer the Yi Huan of the past. No longer that little tagalong who would call me "Brother Qing" 🌠

50. 350 摄 Your Highness the Regent, Is Your Assassin Missing a Few Marbles? 摄政王殿下，你家杀手缺根筋！ Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted After Jiu Yue died, the System told her that once she completed her mission, she could return to the real world with a reward of ten billion. Jiu Yue, who had been grumbling about her identity as an assassin, smiled sweetly. “Who says transmigrating is a bad thing? This is amazing!” However, a time-space delay kept the System from transmigrating with her, and it hadn't had time to explain the mission in full. But Jiu Yue didn't think that mattered. She was an assassin, after all. How hard could 38.2kReads9.4Score4.9kShelves

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