Looking for Historical Romance Novels Where They Marry First and Fall in Love Later 求先婚后爱的古言小说

1. 1 替 The Foolish Bride: The Mysterious Ninth Prince Spoils Her 替嫁傻妃：神秘九王爷宠上天 Yi Xiao忆潇Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [Physician heroine + prince + sweet romance + faithful to each other + adorable baby + two strong leads + face-slapping wish fulfillment] To save her older brother, she willingly pretended to be a fool and married the tyrannical Ninth Prince, whose legs were crippled and whose many fiancées had all died. On their wedding night, The man looked her over with interest. “A fool?” Tang Qingqing bit her lip and refused to back down. “A cripple?” They made a deal: he would acknowledge her as his prince 526Reads9.2Score100Shelves

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   The first book is about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male and female leads discover each other's identities on their wedding night, and the prince dotes on them. Their two children are also incredibly cute and mischievous. The second book is a sequel to the first, featuring a legitimate daughter who is reborn and pampered by her family as she takes down her enemies. The male lead is ruthless yet charming, and the female lead suffers from back pain every night. It's a great read, best enjoyed with other books in the same format.

2. 2 重 Reborn as a Doctor, I Win the Tyrannical Prince of Zhenbei's Heart 重生医妃：暴戾镇北王宠上天 Yi Xiao忆潇Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Reborn + legitimate daughter + physician princess + darling of the whole family + punishing scumbags + sweet romance + satisfying read + two strong leads + both devoted and chaste] In her previous life, Zhao Qingyue had been blinded by love. She handed military authority and intelligence to a scumbag, won people over for him, and even married her sworn enemy for his sake. After he rose to power, the people closest to her were murdered, and her own hands and feet were severed. She died a horrifi 118Reads8.9Score—Shelves
3. 3 与 Together with Hua Yan'er 与婳燕尔 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available. Search the platform for A Pair of Swallows to purchase.) [Pure historical romance, not reborn + Marriage Before Love + One-Sided Salvation + Cherishing and Doting + Emotional Push and Pull] (Completed. Original title: A Pair of Swallows) [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Untainted: Gentle, Clever Noblewoman VS Dark, Ill-Tempered Prince] A marriage decree forced Yun Hua, the fourth daughter of the Yun family, to marry the Seventh Prince, Si Heng. The imperial edict c 25.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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   This book! The female lead was born into a very loving family, not the kind of female lead who is abused! Such a lovely character!

4. 4 先 Marriage Before Love: The General Has Secretly Loved Me for Years 先婚后爱：将军暗恋我多年 Tr XiTr希Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Marriage Before Love: The General Has Secretly Loved Me for Years —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A secret crush that blossoms into love after an arranged marriage!

5. 5 吃 Let's Eat Something Good: The Lovesick General Is Addicted to Me After Marriage! 吃点好的：病娇将军婚后真香了！ Weiwei Zi Weiwei薇薇子薇薇Ancient Romance241k WordsOngoing "Greedy, food-loving money-grubber" heroine vs. "lecherous, scheming" hero I'm Su Tanzhi. I love money and food. I'm Shen Haose. I'm not lecherous. Come see our story of greed and lust~~ [Marriage first, love later + everyday face-slapping + wife-chasing inferno + food + perfect match + happy ending] "A little scene" "Husband, what would you like to eat today?" "Take a guess~~" "A whole spread of delicious food..." "Nope." "Then what?" Shen Haose leered. "I want to eat you!" 219Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's quite interesting, a slow burn.

6. 6 替 The Powerful Minister I Married in Her Place: The Divine Healer's Daily Revenge 替嫁权臣，神医锦鲤的虐渣日常 Lucky Little Pocket幸运小兜Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted [Transmigration] [Palace and Household Intrigue] [Subverting Expectations] [Medical Arts and Space] [Lighthearted and Witty] A genius doctor transmigrates and wakes up as a pitiful bride sent to marry in someone else's place? And she's supposed to bring good fortune to a man who's on his deathbed? Gu Jin smiles. What a coincidence, this is exactly her specialty! With a pocket dimension and miraculous healing skills, the talentless, virtue-free legitimate daughter of the Marquis's household becom 2.1kReads8.7Score212Shelves

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   He was a treacherous minister disguised as a gentle and refined gentleman, and also a fat sheep in her eyes; she was a modern-day miracle doctor who only wanted to make money, and also a treacherous troublemaker in his eyes. Their relationship was originally just a matter of mutual benefit and exploitation, until finally they realized in a daze that they had unknowingly given their hearts away.

7. 7 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.8kReads8.9Score1.9kShelves

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a sweet and doting romance novel where the male and female leads pamper each other.

8. 8 赐 After the Imperial Betrothal, the Princess Consort Just Wants the Prince to Keep Her Alive 赐婚后，王妃只想靠王爷续命 Zha Xiaogua扎小瓜Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted A historical romance: marriage first, love later. Both leads are intelligent, articulate, and quick-witted. No angst, no silly characters, and sweet moments throughout. Originally titled Who Dares to Define Romance. Everyone in the capital regards Prince Yong as untouchable. Gu Qing is the only exception. Desperate for a life-saving medicine, she takes advantage of the emperor’s arranged marriage and weds Prince Yong, unaware that he is also gravely ill with a deadly poison. She is calm and rati 6kReads9.4Score746Shelves

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   Completed novel, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring an independent and strong female lead and a cunning yet deeply affectionate male lead.

9. 9 世 The Heir's Temper Burns Like Fire, and His Sweet Wife Can't Hide 世子性烈如火，娇娇夫人难以藏躲 Yuyu Zi渔渔籽Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, not reborn + fictional dynasty + marriage before love + both leads are virgins + gentle, graceful, perceptive beauty vs. cold-faced, devoted, hot-tempered lord] After her kingdom was defeated in war, she was sent to Beichen to marry, becoming a sacrifice for peace between the two nations. After the wedding, she and Yan Han, the heir of Beichen, were united in name only. As time passed, she realized he saw her only as a gift from Nandu, someone insignificant and dispensa 1.6kReads8.8Score147Shelves

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   The female lead is an orphaned daughter of a military family, raised in the palace from childhood. A powerless princess, she is sent to an enemy country for a political marriage to marry the male lead. The male lead's family dotes on her immensely. The male lead is aloof at first, but becomes very affectionate later. It's a short, sweet novel with plenty of talking between the two. [Note]

10. 10 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 11.7kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    Every night, the man who remained unmoved even while fighting amidst a sea of ​​corpses and blood would unexpectedly soften his expression, kiss her earlobe, and whisper, "Your Highness, kiss me." A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a rough man versus a princess.

11. 11 与 Together with You, I Remember Our Meeting 与君同，忆相逢 Jun Ruchuanze君如川泽Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Historical romance + both leads inexperienced in love + mistaken bride + marriage before love + devoted favoritism + sweet and angsty + mutual devotion + slow burn + HE] [The straightforward prince who owns up to his mistakes × the lively, proud young princess consort] Cen Jingchen thought his princess consort was cold to the extreme, but he never expected her to slap him the very first time they met. He may be angry, but he still wants to keep her by his side. “You can touch me, 49Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance, short story, completed! A prince and princess, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. Not a wish-fulfillment story, no cheat codes. The male lead is arrogant at first, but he'll change. Their relationship is very sweet, getting sweeter as it progresses. The plot is fast-paced, no cliffhangers, so feel free to read!

12. 12 和 After a Political Marriage, the Wolf King Pursues Me 和亲后，我被狼王撩 The Turtledoves That Cannot Be Caged关不住的雎鸠Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted She is the Shen family’s legitimate daughter. He is a lone wolf of the grasslands. The two had nothing in common, but with the Xia dynasty in decline, marriage to a foreign land was their only way forward. She is clever and composed, with a miraculous healing touch. He is proud and aloof, yet carries the world in his heart. Alone in the barbarian lands of the grasslands, she faces one insult and hardship after another with unruffled calm. Through countless tests and struggles, they finally win e 1.8kReads9.0Score171Shelves

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    This book deserves a mention! It's the top-rated book recently with a marriage-of-convenience-to-love theme. The female lead is a female doctor who is calm, intelligent, and not a naive girl. The male lead is a Khan who is aloof but not arrogant. Sisters, you won't regret investing in this one!

13. 13 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Schemes, and the Heir Apparent Asks for Her Hand 嫡女为谋，世子请娶 Ye Anqian叶安浅Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Devoted + Equally Matched Leads + Marriage Before Love + Fictional Setting + Sweet and Angsty + Healing] Lu Ruojin never imagined she would transmigrate into the body of a legitimate daughter who had been reborn. In her previous life, she had been naive and hopelessly lovestruck. The prince deceived her, taking her money, her virtue, and her entire family. She even threatened her father and younger brother into helping him rebel, enabling him to seize the throne 33Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Jiu Jiu is here to recommend some books! The first one, "[Got it]", is as the title suggests. The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a reborn woman, learns about her previous life's ending, and decisively marries the prince. The prince initially rejects her, but later becomes a hopeless romantic [Full of love] (ongoing). The second book, "[Got it]", features a male protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a Dali Temple Minister, while the female protagonist is a laid-back transmigrator who agrees to marry him for a mission. It's a lighthearted, sweet slice-of-life story (ongoing).

14. 14 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times to Marry by Proxy 穿越古代奉纸成婚 Mountain Moon and Fish山月与鱼Ancient Romance266k WordsOngoing [Minister of Justice VS Laid-Back Girl] The leads are both virgins, so read with confidence! The male lead is a young and promising Minister of Justice, while the female lead is a truly laid-back girl who transmigrated into the past! Yuanyu transmigrated, or more precisely, she was struck by lightning and transmigrated. Unlike others, who traveled bodily, her soul made the journey. Luckily, she ended up in the body of Ji Yuanyu, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, fulfilling her dream of being b —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 佛 The Easygoing Second Wife 佛系继室 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance111k WordsCompleted From the moment Cui Jiangwan learns she’s to marry Marquis Wu’an Ji Huai, she knows the marquis still carries an irreplaceable first love in his heart. That woman was his late wife and his childhood sweetheart. So Cui Jiangwan plans to be a laid-back second wife and live with Ji Huai in mutual respect. 3kReads6.8Score215Shelves

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    A historical romance novel about marriage first, then love. The female lead is the male lead's second wife, and the two fall in love gradually through their interactions. [Heart][heart]

16. 16 绝 The Peerless Legitimate Daughter Conquers the Brutal Prince 绝世嫡女征服残暴王爷 Song Dada颂哒哒Ancient Romance571k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Medicine + Sweet romance + Devoted couple + Hilarious] She slips and falls in the laboratory, and tragically transmigrates into the body of an unfavored legitimate daughter. You've got to be kidding me. You think I'll fight back? I just want to laze around at an estate. But they insist on bringing me back to the Prime Minister's residence and marrying me off to the brutal, ugly Prince of Jin. Her mother was the capital's greatest beauty, but died of an illness? Her identity is 24Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion. Originally, she is not favored and lives on a manor, but she meets the male protagonist by chance. The male protagonist discovers that she can cure the cold poison in his body and asks for a royal decree to marry her. It is a classic case of marriage first and love later. It is sweet and doting, both protagonists are virgins, and there are some funny moments.

17. 17 储 Storing Charm 储媚色 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted Li You transmigrated into a book, becoming the delicate, flowerlike heroine of a historical romance about political intrigue and tragic love, a heroine the male lead would torment in body, heart, and soul from beginning to end. But the moment she arrived, Li You discovered that her cousin, the story's wicked second female lead, had been reborn. So she was about to be demoted to a mere cannon-fodder character? Li You: "..." Fine, let me lie down for a while. On her wedding day, her cousin didn't 8.8kReads9.1Score982Shelves

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    A very cute and sweet romance novel, featuring an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, but with a hidden story (this is foreshadowing, which I'm revealing in advance). The author writes the romance between the male and female leads very well, and the female lead's personality is superb—emotionally stable, capable of rational thinking, resolving conflicts, and independent enough not to overly rely on the male lead.

18. 18 娘 The Empress Doesn’t Care 娘娘不在乎 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + Marriage first, love later + Fictional era] [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Though Qiao Qingyi is a concubine’s daughter, her legitimate mother never treated her harshly. In fact, she raised her like her own child. But when her elder sister’s marriage arrangements change, the match that was supposed to be hers falls to Qiao Qingyi instead. To repay her legitimate mother’s kindness, Qiao Qingyi w 324Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of love blossoming after marriage, a true "white moonlight" (ideal love story), but the male lead has strong moral principles and has already moved on.

19. 19 太 The Crown Princess Is Delicate and Frail, So She Must Be Cherished! 太子妃她身娇体软，得宠着！ Qi Yi柒伊Ancient Romance828k WordsCompleted [Complete + Reborn + Revenge + Spycraft + Marriage Before Love + 1v1 + Alternate World] [Radiant, Flirtatious Drama Queen Princess × Cool, Wary Beauty of a Crown Prince] Also known as: Winter Camellias and Crimson Snow After being reborn, Nian Zhirou takes her elder sister’s place and marries far away to become the Crown Princess. Other Crown Princesses enjoy status and splendor, living in the lap of luxury. But all Nian Zhirou does as Crown Princess is fuss over her husband day after day~ “Are 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is a prince, and the female lead is a princess. The female lead is married off to a distant land as a spy. After the male lead discovers this, he not only can't bear to blame her, but also humbles himself to win her back. It's a sweet and romantic story.

20. 20 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

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    The first book is a classic example of arranged marriage followed by love, and the second book, where the female protagonist is reborn, can also be considered an arranged marriage followed by love.

21. 21 报 Reporting to the General: Your Wife's Acting Strange Today 报告将军，夫人今天有点怪 Sweet Little Bai甜小白Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Qin Susu died. Before she died, she saw that the husband she despised most had protected her until his last breath. The man she trusted most looked down on her and called her “a fallen woman.” She had waited bitterly all her life, never letting the general so much as touch her. She never imagined she would become a foolish, useful pawn for Prince Yi. She opened her eyes and found herself back in the early days of her marriage, just after moving into the General’s residence. There was still time 112Reads7.7Score—Shelves
22. 22 穿 Transmigrated as a Spoiled Brat, the Farm Girl Wins Her Husband Over and Clears Her Name 穿成作精，农门娇妻抱紧夫君洗白 Ling Ling Jiu灵灵玖Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted Jia Xixi, a devoted foodie, transmigrated into an audiobook she had been listening to after a minor accident. When she woke up, she saw a drafty thatched hut and red decorations covering the room. She learned she’d transmigrated to ancient times and was already married. The problem was that her bargain-bin husband’s family was dirt poor. And that wasn’t all. Worst of all, she discovered that she was the story’s most disliked minor character, doomed to a particularly tragic end. Highly adaptable 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book seems to fit the "arranged marriage to love" formula: a wealthy heiress is forced into marriage by her father as repayment for a debt to a young farmer, and the story follows how the young farmer spoils his wife in various ways. It's a farming, space-time, and food-themed novel; you might be interested in checking it out.

23. 23 满 Spring Blossoms in Full Bloom 满春华 Little A Li'er小阿梨儿Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted “Spring fills the grand hall, where songs ring out from the Jade Terrace and palace sleeves whirl in dance.”, “Drunken Penglai” The un favored prince suddenly asked to marry the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, causing an uproar throughout the capital. Everyone knew the regent was cruel. The first two women who married him both died suddenly within a year. Everyone knew this was a sign that the emperor intended to weaken the power of the prime minister. Murong Zijin naturally did not want t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A purely historical romance novel, without time travel or reincarnation, featuring an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. Both the male and female leads are very intelligent. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

24. 24 迷 The Absentminded Little Empress 迷糊小皇后 Xi Mumu西亩亩Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted [Both leads are chaste + sweet romance + marriage before love: aloof emperor vs. scatterbrained empress] Ning Yichen watched the assembled ministers chatter away. They seemed to have nothing better to do than obsess over the vacant empress's seat every day. He glanced over and saw that only the chancellor, Nian Muyao, looked unconcerned. If he remembered correctly, the man had a daughter... "I've made my decision. I will marry Chancellor Nian's daughter and make her empress. The wedding will t 34Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage to fall in love - a pure ancient Chinese romance novel, super sweet and no angst.

25. 25 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: 554Reads9.2Score101Shelves

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    I'm very selective about the books I read, but this one is a god in my heart.

26. 26 浮 A Lifetime of Turmoil, Yet Still at Peace 浮沉一世是清欢 Xu Daodao徐叨叨Ancient Romance885k WordsOngoing A modern high school girl accidentally falls into the sea and, in one moment, her soul transmigrates into the body of a four-year-old legitimate daughter of a marquis in an unknown dynasty, beginning a very different life in another world. The frail daughter of a first-rank military marquis + the legitimate son of the Grand Commandant and maternal uncle to the emperor + a childhood friend and genius young doctor + a soul transmigrated from another world who has lost her memories of her previous 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates to another world, waking up as the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family. Her father is a powerful general with hundreds of thousands of troops, a first-rank military marquis. However, her body is shattered, and she's questioning her existence due to the constant need for medicine. Her beloved older brother is a genius doctor who has vowed since childhood to cure his favorite neighbor's younger sister. An arranged marriage by the old emperor, where love blossoms, inevitably leads to power struggles within the family. There's also the heart-fluttering romance between Wu Yun and Chu Yu, and a touching sisterly bond. The cunning male protagonist is the empress's nephew, the strategist behind the seemingly useless crown prince, the eldest son of a first-rank grand marquis, and a prodigy who achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations at a young age. The warm-hearted second male lead, favored by the world, is paired with the gentle yet strong-willed female protagonist who strives to improve herself through medicine and reading. She only wishes to find a lifelong partner in this other world and protect her beloved family.

27. 27 娇 The Beautiful Transmigrator Warmed the Heart of a Darkened Prince 娇美人她穿越后暖了黑化反派王爷 Meat-Loving Little Fairy吃肉的小仙女Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Su Qingyun worked herself to death by staying up all night. After transmigrating, she learns that she is the frail, sickly, lecherous good-for-nothing everyone in the capital gossips about. Her doting father even uses a life-saving favor to secure an imperial marriage decree for her. Her betrothed is the living King of Hell, feared by everyone in the capital for his coldness, ruthlessness, and decisiveness. At their first meeting, he nearly strangles her, but she gives as good as she gets, lungi 1.4kReads9.2Score157Shelves

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    Soul transmigration + arranged marriage to love

28. 28 强 Forced Marriage: The Villainous Crown Prince Is So Sweet 强娶横夺：反派太子甜爆了 Qian Duoduo千多多Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Both romantically inexperienced + happy ending + love grows over time + mutual devotion + sweet and cozy romance] She transmigrates into a book and is forced into marriage. Her husband is the villainous former crown prince, returned in a violent rage. Is her family’s fate in the hands of the great villain? No need to panic! She knows the villain’s ultimate secret, doesn’t she? Understanding each other without a word, they join forces to put on a show, acting out married bliss to perfection. “Th 179Reads8.9Score108Shelves

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    [Please follow] This book is a super sweet and doting romance about marriage before love, where the protagonists join hands to rule the world. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

29. 29 花 A Song of Flowers by Night 花夜吟 Heart's Words, Flower's Language心言花语Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [A cruel, possessive male lead + a beautiful, strong, tragic, and icy female lead + fantasy setting + manipulation + control + revenge + marriage before love + love that grows over time + mutual salvation] The Phantom Night Witch, Hua Li, bears the demonic breath of Taotie. After the ruler of Chiyu seals it, she is married off to Ling Ye, Prince of the Southern Commandery. Ling Ye drains her blood to cure his poison, turning her into his “medicinal catalyst.” She also swallowed Qiongqi 739Reads9.4Score101Shelves

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    This one fits the bill perfectly: an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, and both the male and female leads have prominent status and are very powerful.

30. 30 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossomed into love. Initially unwilling...

31. 31 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.7kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    I love this "marriage of convenience" trope. The contrast between the male lead's cold indifference on their wedding night and his subsequent emotional transformation is striking, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. The power struggles and palace intrigue are thrilling, with the male and female leads testing each other amidst their deceit and scheming, each harboring their own agendas, creating a tense and exciting atmosphere.

32. 32 你 You Say One Thing, I Say One Thing, and Together We'll Go to Hell 你一句，我一句，我们一起下地狱 Four Branches in Late Spring暮春四枝Ancient Romance174k WordsOngoing The spoiled, arrogant Ninth Prince versus the short-tempered young Commandery Princess Hua Tang loved to have fun, so she secretly followed her older brother to Yanjing. She never expected the old emperor to arrange a marriage for her. After one fleeting glimpse of the Ninth Prince on the night of the Qixi Festival, she mistook him for the refined and elegant Jiang Yan. With a little excitement and anticipation, she married him. By the time they were wed, it was too late to regret it. Wei the Ol 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a young and spirited couple

33. 33 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    This is a good story. The male lead has children, and the female lead marries him and becomes his stepmother. She has a battle of wits with the eldest son, while the younger son adores her.

34. 34 穿 After Becoming the Top Scholar's Wife, I Think About Divorce Every Day 穿成状元夫人后，每天都在想和离 Curly Clouds卷卷云Ancient Romance391k WordsOngoing [Mind-reading + Transmigration + Sweet Romance] Xie Yunyao transmigrates into another version of herself in an alternate dynasty. The original owner was a hopeless romantic, ten times over. Glancing at the red marks on her neck, Xie Yunyao thinks: “Three-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged men are everywhere. Is it really worth all this?” Then Jiang Wenqi suddenly barges in, and Xie Yunyao looks down on the original owner even more: “What a naive fool who's never seen the world. He loo 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all stories of arranged marriages that blossom into love [shy][shy]. The first one features a female protagonist who transmigrates into her unfinished book, complete with a bizarre lotus root system, focusing on companionship [laughing emoji]. She marries the soon-to-be top scholar male lead, who initially looks down on her but gradually falls for her after gaining the ability to hear her inner thoughts [kissing emoji][kissing emoji]. The second one features a female protagonist who transmigrates into a book and marries the male lead who died young in the original story. The male lead had given up on himself due to illness, but the female protagonist constantly encouraged him, inspiring him with her positive energy and causing him to fall for her as well [heart emoji][heart emoji]. The third one is a sister story to the first. The female leads in both books are best friends, but in this one, the female lead is the real heiress, while her parents only favor the fake heiress. She doesn't care and, after marrying the male lead, slowly seeks revenge, helping him assist the crown prince in his revenge. The palace intrigue is particularly exciting [thumbs up emoji][thumbs up emoji].

35. 35 说 Weren’t We Supposed to Be Estranged? How Did I End Up Pregnant? 说好的貌合神离呢？我怎么揣崽了 Xing Wei杏微Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Shen Qingfu transmigrates into a novel she's read, becoming the foolish, vicious villainess who covets her brother-in-law, plots to murder her husband, and causes endless trouble, only to die without a proper burial. Shen Qingfu: ... Her husband is sickly and will soon die on his own. And her brother-in-law? He's young and inexperienced. No thanks! Can't she live as a wealthy society wife, wait for her husband to die naturally, and then enjoy life as a young, beautiful, rich widow? * She waits a 18.3kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
36. 36 穿 After Transmigrating as the True Heiress and a Cannon Fodder, I Decided to Lie Flat 穿成炮灰真千金后，我躺平了 Curly Clouds卷卷云Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted Warning: [1. This isn't a power fantasy, and it's a slow burn. 2. Lying low doesn't mean waiting to die; revenge doesn't mean charging straight in. 3. The heroine doesn't have some amazing golden finger that lets her do whatever she wants to whoever she wants. 4. The System is pretty useless too; its main role is to keep her company.] Gu Jinx i, an orphan in the modern world, is transported into an ongoing novel after a car accident. She becomes the book's biggest sacrificial pawn, the real daug 3.9kReads8.9Score295Shelves
37. 37 说 We Agreed to Be Couch Potatoes Together, So How Did You Become a Powerful Minister? 说好一起当咸鱼，你却成了权臣？ A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical774k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Wu Dynasty, Chu Xiu has just one dream: find a rich woman and become a happy, carefree live-in son-in-law. He tells his wife that “hard work means getting things for free,” convinces his father-in-law that “lying flat is the righteous way,” and even secretly teaches the emperor how to “slack off responsibly.” He thinks he’ll soon be kicked out and can enjoy life with his severance pay. But somehow, his wife becomes the richest woman in the land, his father-in-la 223Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Transmigrating to the Great Wu Dynasty, I just wanted to be a lazy, good-for-nothing son-in-law, find a rich woman and live a life of leisure. But when I taught her to be lazy, she became the richest woman in China; when I taught her to slack off, she pinned me against the wall and kissed me. Chu Xiu cried: 'We agreed on marriage first, then love later, how come I'm the one being loved first?' His wife sneered: 'You taught me that hard work leads to wealth—then I want you now.'" (Single female lead, marriage first, then love later, warning: You teach her to be lazy, she teaches you a lesson.) [Request for more updates]

38. 38 全 All of the Capital Hopes the Princess Consort of Prince Chu Will Fall from Favor 全京城都在盼着楚王妃失宠 Young Master Jin锦公子Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted After Lu Yao was reborn, she married the foolish tyrant who had ruled in her previous life. She thought she was doomed, but instead he spoiled her rotten. A minister troubled by his marriage asked Prince Chu for advice. “Your Highness, do you and the princess consort ever argue at home?” Prince Chu puffed out his chest. “Argue? We get into fights all the time.” “Then... doesn’t the princess consort cry?” She didn’t look like she could take much of a beating. “She’s the one who hits me. What woul 3.3kReads9.0Score461Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart] The first book: In her past life, her husband loved the wrong person and died in her arms. She loved the wrong person, Prince Jing, and was killed by his arrow. [Crying][crying] Fortunately, she was given a second chance at life. Lu Yao only wanted to change her fate and make up for the debts of her past life. [Sending hearts][sending hearts]... [Heart][Heart] The second book: She was the daughter of a minor official. Fortunately, her parents were loving, and she only wanted a peaceful life. [Sending hearts][sending hearts], but unexpectedly, she was tricked by a little brat and became his stepmother. [Crying][crying] Fortunately, her in-laws and husband were good, and she started living a carefree life early. But this little guy couldn't be let go easily. [Laughing][laughing]... [Heart][Heart] The third book: Because of a compliment and a bit of jealousy, her father's concubine cruelly killed her mother and forced her to jump off a cliff. [Crying][crying] Her scumbag father claimed to be deeply in love but ignored her and even made the concubine his official wife. Ten years later, she returned to fulfill her promise and seek revenge. Return everything you stole and cherished to its rightful owner! [Under pressure to finish writing][Under pressure to finish writing]

39. 39 替 The Substitute Crown Princess 替嫁太子妃 Square and Round方圆Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted “Concubine Jin, remember this: I’ll come back for you. I promise...” Those were her last words as she leapt off the cliff. He was the most exalted crown prince of the Yuehua Dynasty. For the sake of political interests, he had no choice but to marry the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister’s residence. In a flower-decked sedan chair, with ten miles of wedding finery, she became his wife. He thought theirs would be a marriage in name only, but her quiet grace and quick wit gradually drew him in. 819Reads8.8Score104Shelves
40. 40 漠 Wild Sands of the North: The Tyrant’s Cherished Bride from a Peace Marriage 漠北狂沙，暴君嗜宠和亲妻 yu with a Seven-Second Memory七秒记忆的yuAncient Romance719k WordsOngoing [The Scheming King of the Desert Tribes x The Clever Little Fox Princess from the Central Plains] [Fantasy setting! Fantasy setting! Fantasy setting! This story is born from the author's imagination~ It borrows a little from the framework of the northern desert, but everything is fictional and has nothing to do with real history or real ethnic groups. Please don't try to match it to real people or places. History buffs, proceed with caution~ (´▽`)] [Pure-love fans rejoice! A scheming 24-year-old 21.5kReads8.4Score1.8kShelves

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41. 41 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Easily Tames the Prodigal Father and Son 漂亮继母，轻松拿捏纨绔父子 Piggy Who Loves Cilantro吃香菜的猪猪Ancient Romance614k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads are inexperienced, sweet pampering, love after marriage] In the novel The Marquis's Principal Wife, the heroine is a concubine-born daughter of the prime minister. She and her legitimate sister are reborn together. Before their rebirth, the heroine married a poor provincial graduate, while her sister married into the powerful Marquis of Yongyi's household as his second wife. But the Marquis of Yongyi's family falls under the emperor's suspicion, and the entire hou 4.5kReads9.0Score485Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese Romance + Arranged Marriage to Love + Second Wife + Sweet Romance

42. 42 夜 Ye Xingchen 夜星辰 Half a Song半歌儿Ancient Romance404k WordsCompleted Pure historical romance / sweet and angsty / seemingly foolish but actually brilliant, pitiful legitimate daughter of the prime minister versus a calculating, tender-hearted, unhinged war god prince (married first, love later + palace intrigue and political schemes + chivalrous adventures in the martial world + sweet married life) Ye Xingchen was raised in the inner quarters as a pawn in the marriage alliance her prime minister father had arranged with a noble family. When an accident befell her 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Meets the requirements, highly recommended, excellent writing.

43. 43 成 After We Married, the Prince Finally Caught On 成亲后，王爷开窍了 Nanda楠田Ancient Romance228k WordsOngoing [Marriage Before Love + No Angst + Everyday Life + Having a Baby + Dramatic Heroine] In the eyes of the world, Bai Jincheng was young and accomplished, with countless military victories to his name. He had been made a prince before the age of twenty, and people regarded him as a god of war best admired from afar. If it weren’t for that night, perhaps she would never have married him! East Street, Luocheng Li Ning stopped, her steps heavy, and looked up at Bai Jincheng. She gave the hand he was h 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel about marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. It's a slice-of-life story, not angsty, and has a happy ending throughout. The female lead was an orphan in her past life, but in this life, she has not only a loving family but also a doting husband's family.

44. 44 戏 Playfully Spoiled: Winning Over the Cold-Faced Prince 戏宠，攻略冷面王 Year After Year, Yu Yosh年年有于YoshAncient Romance257k WordsOngoing [Stunning transmigrated princess consort + System quests + Winning over the cold-faced prince + Satisfying revenge + Villainess] Shen Yunhua was an acting prodigy, celebrated across the entertainment industry for her beauty and talent. In a single moment, she transmigrated into the role of a vicious supporting character who had torn apart a childhood romance that had lasted fifteen years. The System told her: Your mission is to win the male lead’s heart and grow old together with him. Only then 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A time-traveling princess tries to win over a cold-faced prince – a classic Chinese romance novel with a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love!

45. 45 南 The Tale of Nan Xin 南心记 Little Breeze, Clear Moon小风霁月Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted He does everything he can to avoid marrying her, while she plots every which way to wed him. He wants her dead, but she fights to survive in the cracks like a resilient blade of grass. He sees through everything, yet still lets her slowly take root in his heart, where she lingers, impossible to forget and impossible to resist… 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sweet ancient Chinese romance novel about marriage before love

46. 46 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2.1kReads—Score312Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong, slow-burning protagonists, a battle of wits and courage, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in. The princess, terrified, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but a silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for the divine elixir. As they tear off each other's masks, both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!

47. 47 嫁 After Marrying the Cold and Distant Powerful Minister 嫁给清冷权臣之后 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted One mountain, two dynasties. The Xiao clan ruled the land. In a chaotic age of war, the Great Liang and Great Sui stood opposed. By a twist of fate, ten-year-old Xu Zhiyi saved a badly wounded boy, unaware that he came from a powerful family. A month spent together in their youth was enough for Xu Zhiyi to catch Xiao Jingyao’s eye. But back then, her heart and mind belonged entirely to Shen Mingchen, the childhood friend who had grown up with her. When they met again, Xiao Jingyao lost his compo 329Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is an ancient romance novel. The male lead is a young, handsome, and powerful prince, while the female lead is the daughter of a minor official. As children, the female lead saved the male lead, and after a month of spending time together, he fell in love with her. The male lead silently watches over her growth, repeatedly rescuing her and providing devoted companionship as she matures. When she is wrongly accused of being a traitor, he stands up for her, presenting a marriage certificate to propose marriage. After their marriage, he cherishes her dearly. Amidst constant war and chaos, she finds him by chance. "With you in this life, even in the midst of war, it is a prosperous world."

48. 48 诱 Tempting the Bright Pearl 诱明珠 Er Xiaoxiao二笑笑Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted The notorious Yue Mingzhu has three great loves in life: eating, making money, and admiring handsome men. One day, the handsome and wealthy regent comes to her with a business proposal: become his contractual princess consort. She'll get paid and enjoy free eye candy. It's a surefire deal. “I'm handsome and rich. Marry me, and you won't lose out.” “Deal.” She happily accepts. She treats him like a friend, while he schemes to win her over. Unfortunately, she has a silver needle that dazzles the m 3Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Sweet and romantic short stories

49. 49 腹 The Scheming Regent Reads My Mind and Forces Me to Win Him Over 腹黑摄政王读我心，强行攻略我 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [On-screen comments + inner monologue] [Both leads strong and devoted to one another] Political intrigue, business, sweet romance, adorable baby, satisfying wish fulfillment, harmless on the outside but calculating underneath Meng Chenyin, a screenwriter for short dramas, somehow transmigrated into an NPC from her own story, a supporting daughter of the Ministry of Revenue’s vice minister whose only line was a single sentence. To make matters worse, her stepmother was abou 320Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads marry out of wedlock but fall in love later; the regent rebels for the sake of his queen. The male lead is cunning and the female lead is quirky and silly. The male lead can see the female lead's level of affection for him and gradually wins her over. He often laments: "Why is the affection level increasing so slowly?" A cute baby appears later in the story. [Evil grin]

50. 50 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 21.8kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    🛴💨What you want, I'd be crazy not to have it~ 1️⃣He was the emperor and she was the empress. He neglected her for seven years, she coaxed and spoiled him, but he still didn't believe her. She donated her heart's blood to nurture a lotus to cure the curse, she shielded him from a knife and never abandoned him. He finally gave her his heart, only to discover that she had never loved him. In the end, she jumped off the city wall for him…

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