Historical Romance 古言

1. 201 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 127.1kReads9.6Score17.2kShelves
2. 202 娇 The Sweetheart Deliberately Seduces the Cold Emperor, and He Falls for Her 娇娇蓄意勾引，清冷帝王沦陷了 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted Palace intrigue + push and pull + seduction and rising to power + falling deeper at every step + devotion to one woman in the later story Loving her and knowing it + a man in power bowing his head for love * The short drama is out now. Search for “The Sweetheart Deliberately Seduces Him, and the Cold Emperor Falls” on Fanqie or Hongguo to watch the full series. * Pei Tingyue transmigrated into a book. She became a disposable consort in The Palace in Power. In the original story, she was simple-m 38.3kReads9.3Score4.4kShelves
3. 203 侯 The Marquess's Wife Wants to Die of Old Age in Peace 侯府主母要寿终正寝 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted A history major pulls an all-nighter and dies suddenly, only to become Chen Yuhu, the matriarch of an ancient household, with no golden finger whatsoever. But you have to learn to be content. As a modern, clear-eyed college student, Chen Yuhu wants to tell the original matriarch: don't be such a lovesick fool. Treasure your life of immense wealth and status. She certainly does. She sends her biased mother-in-law away to cultivate in seclusion, keeps the obedient and pretty concubine around to pl 33.8kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
4. 204 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.2kReads9.6Score16.5kShelves
5. 205 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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   Ancient sayings, classic and elegant, not messy.

6. 206 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 108.1kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves
7. 207 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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   Who understands this kind of oppressive feeling?! Transmigrated into a book, she faces a death flag right from the start. The entire dynasty is cracking down on transmigrators, so the female protagonist must proceed with extreme caution, and quickly find a male lead to marry. Humorous slice-of-life moments are interspersed with tense suspense, and every male lead is quite compelling.

8. 208 王 The Prince Is Here: The Frail Young Duke Is Doted On 王爷在上：小郡公病弱得宠着 One Egg Yolk Pie一口蛋黄派Two Male Leads1.6M WordsCompleted [One-to-one romance + rebirth + sweet, satisfying romance] Chi Yu is the only legitimate son of the general's household, but he was born with a delicate constitution. Sickly since childhood, he wheezes after three steps and coughs after five. Among the young gentlemen of Kyoto's prominent families, he's famous for being frail and delicate. Reborn, the frail Chi Yu finally gets back on his feet! He had planned to take revenge and punish the villains step by step on his own, but unexpectedly, he c 11.5kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves
9. 209 纸 Paper Encounters in Jiazhou 纸遇嘉州 A Hundred-Million-Yuan Red Envelope一个亿的红包Martial Arts363k WordsOngoing [Healing]+ [Comedy]+ [Any two characters can be a couple]+ [Wuxia]+ [Unconventional cultivation]+ [Historical romance] This is a tale from the past, set in Jiazhou, the “Land of Fragrant Begonias.” A story of love and corruption. A bloody storm from the old martial world. A romantic legend scented with begonia blossoms. Everyone knows that begonias have no fragrance. And yet Jiazhou's begonias were once renowned for their delicate scent alone. How many talented scholars and lovely maidens did th 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Isn't this just a slap on the back of the hand? They're all locals, no time travelers here.

10. 210 夫 After My Husband Stole My Credit and Gave It to His Cousin 夫君抢我的功劳给他表妹后 Xiao Da Ke小大可Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted After My Husband Took Credit for My Achievement and Gave It to His Cousin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short, exciting, and fast-paced; recommended.

11. 211 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 136.5kReads9.4Score20.4kShelves
12. 212 天 The Greatest Female Official Under Heaven 天下第一女官 Xiao Da Ke小大可Ancient Romance15k WordsCompleted The World's Greatest Female Official —Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 213 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.3kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
14. 214 重 Reborn: My Childhood Friend Takes On My Ex-Husband for Me 重生后，竹马替我撕前夫 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance413k WordsCompleted [A bold, passionate noblewoman VS a scheming, jealous man with a hidden agenda] [Sweet historical romance + secret love turned mutual + male lead fights tooth and nail to win her + second male lead’s groveling redemption] Su Yao tried to warm Gu Yan’s heart of stone with all her love, only for a bowl of poison to end her life. One day, she returned to the age of fifteen, still unmarried and in the prime of her youth. Yet Lu Changfeng, her nemesis in her previous life, seemed to have changed his 10.3kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves

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    He was a rising star in the court and my nemesis, yet he reached out to me when I was at my lowest point: "Su Yao, I've come to marry you."

15. 215 散 Give Away Money or Win Them Over? I Choose to Rescue My Dad First 散财还是攻略？我选择先捞我爹 Bai, the Grand Sect Leader白大掌门Two Female Leads293k WordsOngoing Dual female leads. Chapters already written and ready to post, so there’s no need to worry about the story going on hiatus. Ruan Lingfeng: There’s definitely a chance of getting carried off by an orange lightning bolt! A certain orange lightning bolt: I’m System 916, an advanced cat! Ruan Lingfeng: So? 916: Ahem. As compensation, you can choose between unlimited money and winning the emperor’s heart. Ruan Lingfeng: I choose unlimited money. 916: Host, are you really not going to reconsider 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who could resist an orange cat system that loves accumulating points and collecting plush toys! It constantly urges the female protagonist to go out and spend money to change her skins, while the protagonist prefers to stay home and rely on her father. The daily interactions between the two are incredibly funny. The father-daughter relationship is delicate and heartwarming, offering a sweet and touching experience alongside the humor, perfect for readers who enjoy lighthearted and cute historical romance novels.

16. 216 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
17. 217 神 Mad Divine Doctor: Even the King of Hell Dares Not Take Her 神医狂妃：阎王不敢收 City Lightyears城市光年Ancient Romance389k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Xiao Jingchen, the God of War of Great Chu and Prince Jing, is ruthless and violent, and has been struck by a strange poison. Lin Wan'er, an unfavored daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue, is pushed into an icy pond by a vicious servant. When she opens her eyes again, she is a fully trained modern military doctor! With the silver needles in her hand and her unparalleled medical skills, she strikes back again and again. She even opens a clinic in the capital, making a name f 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ❤️❤️The female lead Lin Wan'er's medical skills are so captivating! Not only can she cure difficult and complicated diseases, but she's also a very rational person. Combined with the power struggles within the household and the strong alliance with the prince, it's a very engaging story. The revenge and face-slapping scenes are incredibly satisfying.

18. 218 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 57.6kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves
19. 219 面 The Masked Killer: A True Account 面具杀手实录 Sour Little Plums李子好酸Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first + Size difference + Morally upright top scholar + Masked assassin who walks the night + Winning back his wife] The top scholar is crazy! He could have been a perfectly respectable son-in-law to the prime minister, but instead he’s chasing a masked female assassin all over the world! Other male leads are aloof and chaste. This one is willing to throw away his pride just to win his wife back! Heroine: “I’m just an assassin with no feelings.” Hero: “That’s fine. I 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    As an old-fashioned person, I love reading traditional Chinese romance novels.

20. 220 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 26.1kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
21. 221 穿 Reborn as a Six-Year-Old Little Strategist, My Tyrant Dad Begs Me to Carry Him 穿成六岁小军师，暴君老爹求带飞 I Want to Make Money爷要赚钱Ancient Romance172k WordsOngoing [War for supremacy in a chaotic age + no romance + political intrigue] The realm falls into chaos, six provinces are carved up, and the roads are strewn with starving corpses. Xue Chujiu, a Daoist physician at the peak of her powers, shrinks into a six-year-old beggar on the verge of starving to death. Just when she thinks she’ll die before she can make a difference, a beggar stuffs the last half of his black steamed bun into her mouth. “Little girl, eat up. You’ll need it for the road!” Xue Chu 428Reads—Score100Shelves

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    The top scholar's father, a sixth-rank official in the capital, was planning to bring his wife and daughter from the countryside to the capital as concubines while also paving his way to a career by marrying a powerful concubine's daughter. He was completely unaware that his mother had already poisoned his wife and daughter on the way. The old woman pretended to return to the countryside to pick them up, but in reality, she planned to fabricate news of the mother and daughter's sudden death to completely sever all ties.

22. 222 团 After Becoming the Family’s Darling, I Exposed the Villain’s Secret Identity! 团宠后我把反派大佬的马甲扒了！ Wan Duoduo万朵朵Ancient Romance944k WordsOngoing Transmigration + two formidable leads + secret identities exposed + everyone’s favorite + romantic push and pull Ruthless hostage prince x princess skilled in medicine and poison (Three Kingdoms intrigue, battles of wits, sweetness intertwined with heartbreak) Mo Qingqing: Transmigrated as the most doted-on seventh princess of Beilin, she breaks off her engagement from the start and is coveted by various factions for her status and beauty. Dugu Yunche / Xiao Yun: A hostage prince from Xiqi, cold 19.5kReads8.9Score5.3kShelves

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    No mindless sweet romance! The princess and the hostage have their own stances, constantly wary and testing each other while slowly falling for one another, creating a well-balanced and suspenseful atmosphere.

23. 223 永 Ballad of Yong'an 永安谣 Lin Buling林布凌Ancient Romance308k WordsOngoing Court intrigue and political machinations | A powerful heroine’s rise | A cast of clever characters | A torturous romance After thirteen years under house arrest, my gravely ill grandfather, the emperor, suddenly dumped a dilapidated Imperial Clan Court on me. He wanted me to be the scapegoat for the chaos at court? Sorry, but this dust-covered royal archive is the most formidable weapon in all of Daye: a treasure trove of leverage! The moment I open these classified records, I’ll have the fatal 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wholeheartedly recommend this! It's the most engaging historical romance novel I've read recently. The writing is beautiful, the plot flows smoothly, and there are tons of plot twists. The more you read, the more addictive it becomes, and you'll be hooked long after finishing. If you're not looking for something to read, just give it a try—you definitely won't be disappointed!

24. 224 君 You Raise Me to the High Platform, I’ll Lure You into the Trap 君捧我上高台，我等君入瓮 The Tree That Wants to Fly要飞天的树Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted You raise me to the heights, and I'll wait for you to walk into my trap. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a heart-wrenching novel featuring a wife-chasing saga, rebirth, redemption, a strong female lead, and suspenseful plot twists!

25. 225 反EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 I Keep a Fat Rabbit家养了只肥兔Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 343.1kReads9.5Score39kShelves
26. 226 神 God-Tier Choices: This Beast Tamer Is a Little Too Fierce 神级选择：这个御兽师有亿点生猛 Three Winds 11三风11Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Beast taming + choices + comedy + nonsense + one female lead (no female lead) = ?] When Chen Shu wakes up, he finds that he has transmigrated to a parallel world where beast taming reigns supreme, and he has bound himself to a Divine-Level Choice System! Every choice he makes earns him all kinds of rewards! With the System’s help, his pets grow increasingly monstrous: a slime that can sit on a dragon and crush it to death, a husky that can blast a phoenix to tears with elemental skills, and a.. 179.3kReads9.7Score21.4kShelves
27. 227 丑 An Ugly Girl and a Spoiled Scion Join Hands to Rule the Capital 丑女纨绔手牵手，整个京城横着走 Wang Shengzhu of Chaotian City Square朝天城广场的王圣主Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted The score has just come out and will rise. The capital’s top young heir transmigrates overnight, becoming a wretched young nobleman framed and poisoned by his father’s second wife, then driven from the marquis’s residence and left on the brink of death. To turn the tables, he has no choice but to use his good looks to seduce Yi An, a vicious and ruthless ancient-era female tycoon. With one shoulder bared and a bewitching gaze, he clings to Yi An’s leg: “Sis, let’s get married. I’ll help you join 3Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is not attached to blood ties and family affections. After seeing the truth, she decisively cuts off the ties. She is an independent person who is not obsessed with romance.

28. 228 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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    A cunning and scheming male lead who plots every step of the way, and a naive and innocent female lead he raised from scratch, they forcefully take each other's hearts. 1v1 🥰 A historical romance novel about raising a child.

29. 229 病 The Yandere Prince Is Actually a Cat Lover 病娇王爷竟是猫控 Yan Zhi Mo He焉知墨阖Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing [Female assassin + devoted prince + reunion after a long separation + revenge + one-on-one romance + heroine’s growth] She’s the top catlike female assassin in the Great Liang, yet she keeps falling into the hands of her first love. Her assassination attempt fails. Instead, he erases her memories and forces her into a relationship with him, and she suddenly finds herself the Princess Consort of Prince Jing’an. But life as a princess consort isn’t easy either. The prince has a twisted older broth —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is supposedly a purely handwritten, ancient-style romance novel 😄 It's about a cat-loving woman who becomes an assassin and takes her cat everywhere she goes.

30. 230 锦 The Brocade-Clad Killer 锦衣杀 A Bamboo Knows Cool一竹知酷Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted He is the sharpest blade in the emperor’s hand, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. By imperial order, he marries the only daughter of the Marquis Who Guards the Nation, who has been left behind in the capital. A marriage contract is both a reward and a shackle... She is a hostage used by the emperor to control the generals stationed at the border. He is the jailer ordered to keep watch over her. He struggles between loyalty and the growing desire he cannot suppress, while she naviga 2.2kReads7.1Score262Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel, the "arranged marriage, love later" type.

31. 231 启 Your Highness! The Princess Consort's Coffin Lid Won't Stay Shut 启禀王爷！王妃的棺材板压不住了 Just a Little Star是一只星星吖Ancient Romance152k WordsOngoing From the day Lu Qiqi went from a max-level powerhouse to a pitiful weakling, she decided to hide her strength and quietly make a fortune. But after she casually “saved” Xiao Ji, the capital’s famously sickly prince, the whole story took a bizarre turn... A pitiful weakling? No, a max-level powerhouse has come to the ancient world to stir things up! She’s both a master physician and a master thief. She meant to find a down-and-out prince to be her business partner, but somehow ended up with a mov —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A top-tier powerhouse transmigrates into the body of a pitiful little thing, picks up a sickly prince, and wreaks havoc on ancient times! In public, a sickly man with a greedy wife; in private, an emperor with a queen—the entire capital is fooled.

32. 232 夫 After His Wife Yielded Her Place to the Talented Female Deputy General, the Duke's Estate Went Bankrupt 夫人让贤女副将后，国公府破产了 Okay欧克Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted At the victory banquet, Xu Songhe saw her husband tie her jade pendant around the waist of his female deputy general. His eyes were full of affection. “It's just a trinket. You can have it.” She wanted her mother's keepsake back. All she got in return was his scolding that she was “unworthy of it.” When she discovered that her mother-in-law had thrown her parents' memorial tablets into the pigsty, her heart finally died. She flung down a divorce agreement and decisively reclaimed every bit of he 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Stop reading those frustrating historical romance novels! The female lead in this story is intelligent throughout! The jade pendant incident at the victory banquet was merely the trigger; her in-laws' indifference and her husband's betrayal brought her to her senses. Without any drawn-out arguments, she directly divorced and separated the family, causing the Duke's mansion to quickly go bankrupt after losing its economic pillar. The female deputy general thought she could take her place, but she found herself facing a mess as soon as she entered the house. This "self-inflicted punishment" plot is so satisfying! Fast-paced, with ruthless comebacks, after reading it, all you can say is "Well done!" Highly recommended!

33. 233 不 Wasn't This Just a Deal? So Why Is the Prince So Smitten? 不是交易吗，王爷怎么被迷死了 Seven Teas七个茶Ancient Romance276k WordsOngoing [Scheming, Delicate Fake Heiress x Dominant, Possessive Prince] Shen Yiyue had enjoyed sixteen smooth years as a noble young lady. But when her fake-heiress status came to light, the Shen family couldn't bear to throw away all the years they'd spent raising her. Instead, they decided to marry her off to an old prince notorious for abusing women. To survive, she had no choice but to seek help from Prince Jingsi, a man she had a grudge against. Yiyue clung to his waist and sobbed. "My lord, save 267Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book 1 | The Deal Has Fallen. The heroine is a fake rich woman who seduces the male protagonist into having to become a concubine, otherwise he will be married to an old prince who abuses women. The male protagonist is dignified and squeamish, and he is very arrogant and domineering in the early stage, but in the later stage he is willing to work as a bully for the female protagonist. The second book | The male and female protagonists are childhood sweethearts. The female protagonist's family is in trouble. The female protagonist takes the male protagonist as a refuge in the early stage. Later, when she wakes up but cannot escape, the male protagonist takes advantage of her. The female protagonist cannot escape, so she uses the male protagonist's power to reverse the family's case. The two of them have a sour relationship.

34. 234 海 Sweet Sounds at Sea: I Fished a Beautiful Bride Out of the Ocean 海上有佳音：海里捞了个美娇娘 Rain Is Falling有落雨Ancient Romance246k WordsOngoing [Rugged shipping magnate x down-on-her-luck noblewoman from the capital] Jiang Heng fished a breathtaking beauty out of the sea, then chased after her from that moment on, spouting shameless nonsense without a trace of decency. "I fished you out, so you're mine." "No real big brother? How about a lover?" "How could the moon in the sky compare to the person right in front of me?" "I love you to death. Do you love me too?" "Come on, big brother will show you the nightlife." Jiang Heng's motto: Row 628Reads—Score209Shelves

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    👍Come quick!! I've found an incredibly captivating ancient Chinese romance novel set in the sea! The rough-around-the-edges male lead rescues the female lead from distress, and his direct and passionate pursuit of love is absolutely super sweet!!!

35. 235 外 His Mistress Fled While Pregnant, and the Powerful Minister Regretted It Too Late 外室揣崽跑路，权臣他追悔莫及 I'm A Zhuo我是阿灼啊Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Zhou Chuling was a disgraced woman from the capital. Her family was confiscated, and she was taken into the palace as a slave. Her childhood sweetheart, a young general, used his military achievements to buy her freedom. From then on, he kept her outside his household as his mistress. Everyone said the Meng family's mistress lived in greater comfort than even the principal wife. That was until Meng Duo sent word that he was betrothed. Her friends urged her to be content. Things were different no 508Reads5.3Score—Shelves
36. 236 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Wrong Sedan Brought Me to the Right Groom 新婚夜！抬错花轿，嫁对郎 Er Lulu二鹿鹿Ancient Romance273k WordsCompleted [Sister-Centered Girl + Sisters Who Never Compete for Men + Beloved by Everyone] On the eve of her wedding, Wen Yao had a terrible dream. Beautiful and delicate, she married up into a prince's household, becoming one half of a useless, lazy pair with the playboy heir. Not long afterward, the Wen family was framed and executed. She died in the household intrigues, while her older sister, who had married down into a weak family with no power to avenge them, died with regrets. When she woke, her si 3.3kReads8.1Score390Shelves

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    In the scene at Taoxi Manor where wine is thrown at his wife in a difficult manner, the male lead calmly protects her, his words restrained yet exuding authority.

37. 237 不 I Will Not Speak with the King of Chu 不共楚王言 Thirty-Three Songs三十三歌Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted Fragile, conflicted beauty x rugged, tight-lipped emperor [Brother Steals Younger Brother's Bride + Coercive Love and Push-Pull Tension + Both Pure + Size Difference] Not a Strong Female Lead, Not Wish Fulfillment Zhong Lingyi's beloved is a peerless hero. They say he has thick brows and keen eyes, and strides like a dragon or tiger, like the reincarnation of Xiang Yu. Later, when the former ruler proved tyrannical, this peerless hero stormed Bianjing and claimed the throne. When she turned t 29.6kReads8.6Score5.8kShelves
38. 238 和 The Day We Divorced, the Marquis's Ancestors Followed Me 和离当天，侯府祖宗跟我走了 Reborn Noble Consort Xi重生的熹贵妃Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing [Divorce + business + beloved by the ancestors + a groveling ex-husband + slow-burn romance] The day Gu Yunzheng returned to the capital victorious, he brought Princess Ning'an with him. “Qingyao will be my legal wife, and you'll be demoted to secondary wife. You can still manage the household.” Shen Mingtang laughed. So someone else got all the benefits, while she was left to clean up the mess? In front of everyone, she produced a divorce agreement, then slapped seven years of account books dow —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After signing the divorce papers, the twelve ancestors decisively abandoned the Marquis's mansion and eloped with the female lead. #AncientRomance #DivorceAndRise

39. 239 凤 The Phoenix Strategy 凤策 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Historical597k WordsCompleted The Kunlun divine veins hold the Six Kingdoms in check, while the rules of the Divine Palace conceal deadly traps. A researcher of ancient civilizations transmigrates as Zhao Yan, a dissolute prince. With the phoenix as his wings and strategy as his blade, he rises against all odds to the throne and rules the world. 96Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Please recommend it.

40. 240 若 If We Could Meet as We Did at First 若如初见 Yi Xuan顗軒Ancient Romance103k WordsCompleted [There is no such thing as love without reason. Every love is forged through countless trials and tribulations, bound together across lifetimes…] “How could I ever bear not to love you? We don't have nearly enough time together as it is. How could we possibly waste time not loving each other?” No encounter is ever a coincidence. It takes five hundred glances exchanged as you pass by in a previous life to earn a meeting in this one… If all of this is just a dream, I hope I can dream a little lo 27Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A modern female doctor unexpectedly transmigrates to another world and becomes a child bride bought to bring good fortune. Her husband is bedridden and in a coma, covered in bedsores and on the verge of death. To complete the system's mission, she uses her own body to nourish the medicine, narrowly escaping death in the mountains and forests, exhausting her youth to awaken him. Only after falling in love do she realize that the male protagonist must eventually return to the world of gods.

41. 241 红 A Beauty’s Scheme for the Realm 红颜谋天下 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Eastern Fantasy148k WordsCompleted [Mystery]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [No Transmigration]+ [No Golden Finger]+ [Alternate Fantasy World]+ [If It's Not Your Thing, Please Don't Complain] An imperial edict of marriage sends the icy, beautiful female general Murong Xue storming into the residence with a sword. Turmoil erupts in the Song household's rear court, while strange butterfly shadows from the Xuanming Cult appear, concealing a shocking conspiracy that could overturn the world. As one beauty after another gets drawn into the gam 63Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 242 春 Records of the Spring Banquet 春宴录 Zhang Daguang张大光Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted In the capital of the Great Sheng Dynasty, every spring brought the three-month “Spring Banquet Season.” Young noblemen and women of marriageable age would attend flower-viewing banquets, polo matches, spring hunts, poetry gatherings, palace banquets, and other social events. On the surface, it was a season for young men and women to meet and fall in love. In truth, it was a marriage market without weapons. Which family's daughter married into a powerful household, and which family's son gained 27Reads—Score101Shelves

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    The family relationships are depicted with great care. Madam Shen does not force her daughter to marry, and she is able to understand her daughter's insistence later on. The old Duke Xie and Xie Chengyu of the second wife are not purely stereotypical villains, but each has his own obsessions.

43. 243 江 The Realm as My Dowry: An Empress's Nation-Building 江山为聘：基建皇后 Du Shiyi, Who Loves Chicken Congee爱吃滑鸡粥的杜诗怡Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A civil engineer’s soul transmigrates into the body of a disgraced Empress confined to the Cold Palace. Using her engineering skills, she builds up from a desolate fiefdom and creates a prosperous, powerful kingdom. At last, she reunites on the grand chessboard of the realm with the scheming Emperor who once discarded her without a second thought. They go from playing against each other to ruling the world side by side. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended!

44. 244 春 A Spring Dream Takes Me to Ancient Times: I Become a Workaholic in Dayin 春梦穿古我在大胤当卷王 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Historical147k WordsCompleted [Mystery]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Transmigration]+ [Golden Finger]+ [Alternate Fantasy World]+ [If It's Not Your Thing, Please Don't Complain] Just because he begged his goddess for a hug in a romantic dream, Lu Xiaochuan was kicked straight into a river in the Great Yin dynasty, launching his mortifying Transmigration adventure! The moment he climbs ashore, he's branded a suspect in the Witchcraft Cult case. He lets slip what he said in his sleep, then reveals the secret that he once saw a celes 45Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 245 病 A Fragrant Illness, a Sickly Beauty, and Her Spoiled Husband Can’t Keep Up the Act 病骨生香，纨绔夫君他装不下去了 Wei Liao苿燎Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Complete] Mutual first-timers, happy ending [Scheming playboy. Secret crush turns mutual × lazy, sickly beauty × devoted husband] Wen Qionghua is the only legitimate daughter in three generations of the Xuanhe Prince's household. She is breathtakingly beautiful, yet frail and sickly from birth. Betrothed by imperial decree to the aloof Buddhist devotee Xie Linfeng, she is publicly humiliated by him for the sake of a woman who sells noodles. She raises her weary eyes. “Let’s break off the engage 9.6kReads8.7Score1.3kShelves

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    [Sweet and Romantic] "I am cold-hearted by nature, but I only feel passionate for you." He is ruthless and decisive, yet he learns to make soup, carve jade hairpins, and coax her to take her medicine for her. The capital laughs at the downfall of the eldest son of the Xie family, but he protects her behind him in the court: "My queen is not for you to discuss."

46. 246 调 Everyone Has a Duty to Bring Out the Sweet Husband 调出娇夫人人有责 Ru Zelin入泽林Ancient Romance235k WordsCompleted Zhao Li complained that the male lead of the male-oriented novel Immortal Path, Yin Jue, was a mass murderer with warped morals. Then she woke up in the novel as the master who was fated to have her spiritual bones carved out by Yin Jue in the very first chapter. At the critical moment, the [Three Realms' Number One Delicate Flower] System bound itself to her. It demanded that she attract Yin Jue by acting delicate, seductive, and pitiful, thereby changing her fate of being killed. Zhao Li: “To 682Reads—Score172Shelves

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    So what if she transmigrated into the opening sacrifice? After Zhao Li awakens and binds to a system, she specializes in dealing with the paranoid and bloodthirsty male lead, Yin Jue. The female lead dominates the male lead throughout, making for hilarious and cathartic male-torture moments!

47. 247 二 The Second-in-Command Picks Up a Husband 二当家她捡了个赘婿 Qian Shan浅善13k WordsCompleted The Second-in-Command Picked Up a Live-in Son-in-Law —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sweet and romantic short story, quite delicate.

48. 248 苿 Miao Liao's Eighth Book 苿燎的第8本书 Wei Liao苿燎Ancient Romance684k WordsCompleted [Mutual chastity × Pure yet seductive fox spirit × Cool, aloof imperial tutor] Shen Qinghuan was born with a bewitching allure, yet insisted on playing the part of an innocent, lovestruck girl. Every frown and smile was calculated. Orphaned and fallen on hard times, she arrived in the capital with a childhood betrothal in hand, seeking refuge. Her goals were clear: make money, find a powerful patron, then run for it! The heir, Xiao Jue, was cool and restrained, wielding power over the entire cou 415Reads7.2Score103Shelves
49. 249 凤 The Phoenix Returns to Rule the World 凤归君临 Yue Yue Zhi Ni越月枝泥Ancient Romance419k WordsOngoing A sudden upheaval transformed her from a noble young lady into a wandering beggar while she was still a child. The road ahead was full of hardships and danger, but she could not turn back. The flames of revenge burned in her heart. How would she begin the journey home, and how would she take her revenge on each of her enemies? A traditional historical romance with a strong female lead and one-on-one romance, also known as The Temptation to Go Home. A story of the heroine's awakening and struggle 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Book Desperate for Reading!!! This is definitely not your average female-oriented revenge novel!] At first, I thought it was a story of exile in a chaotic world, but the more I read, the more unsettling it became. The female protagonist survives begging, being sold, and being enslaved, not through some stroke of genius, nor by being pampered or protected. She truly learns how to live, how to endure, and how to see through people's hearts, bit by bit, in the mud. The early part is about surviving in a chaotic world, but it gradually transforms into a massive scheme: family secrets, border wars, power struggles in the capital, the truth about her birth, and her mother's past—all intertwined. You might think it's a love-hate relationship, but you later discover that some "love" is more terrifying than hate. You might think she just wants to survive, but you later realize she's about to turn the tables on this cannibalistic game. 1. The female protagonist's growth is incredibly solid; she climbs from the bottom up, every step fraught with blood and cost. 2. It's not about palace intrigue or family feuds; it's about a chaotic world, power struggles, border conflicts, and national affairs all pushed forward together. 3. The other characters' stories are also incredibly compelling, not just background characters. 4. The villains aren't stereotypically evil. 5. The romance isn't artificially sweetened; it grows from the weight of fate and past debts. The overall pace isn't fast-paced, but rather increasingly addictive, with foreshadowing and plot twists that unfold layer by layer. If you enjoy: growth in chaotic times | strong female lead | political intrigue | unsolved mysteries | borderland military families | slow-burn, high-energy | romance with hidden dangers, you should definitely check this out. The female lead isn't a perfect, effortlessly charming character; she's someone who survives the mud and ultimately rises to the top. Please read a few chapters; it gets better as you go on.

50. 250 问 Springtime Greetings [Springtime Greetings] 问春安【问春安】 Pear on a Rainy Day下雨天的梨Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Pampered heiress Jiang Xuechun vs. cool and restrained powerful official Shen An] [Alternate world + intense push and pull + political scheming + rival suitors] Both leads are virgins!!! (Content note: I tagged it wrong, and I can't change it now. If that bothers you, please don't read.) When Jiang Xuechun, the only daughter of Jiang Jinhuai, Vice Minister of Revenue, first meets Shen An, she thinks, “Father never told me his student was this handsome! I should seize the opportunity while he 575Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Before their wedding, he promised to be a respectful couple, but after the wedding, he became extremely jealous, grabbed her, and growled, "You are my wife!" This ancient Chinese story of marriage first, love later, is a bittersweet tale.

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