Historical Romance: Marriage First, Love Later 先婚后爱古风

1. 51 重 Reborn, I Turned Around and Married the Emperor's Uncle, Then Tore the Scumbag to Pieces 重生后转身嫁皇叔手撕渣男 Mo Ting莫葶Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Handsome, Tragic, Scheming Prince + Bright, Resilient, Delicate Heroine + Married First, Love Later + One-on-One, Both Leads Are Each Other’s One and Only] A sweet romance, not a strong-female-lead story. The leads had no connection in their previous lives; after the heroine is reborn, they marry first and fall in love later. Su Lingyue grew up without a mother, unloved by her father and disliked by her stepmother. After marrying, she was tricked by the Crown Prince and her own younger sister, 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Having lost her mother at a young age, unloved by her father and stepmother, Su Lingyue was killed after her marriage by the Crown Prince who ripped out her heart. Reborn, she sets her sights on the Crown Prince's uncle, a sickly man on the verge of death. However, on their wedding night, the sickly uncle also tries to kill her, but fails. He gradually falls for her, wanting only to keep her imprisoned in his arms day after day.

2. 52 重 Reborn as a Physician Consort, I Opened My Eyes to the Whole Capital Lining Up to Fight for My Hand 重生医妃一睁眼，全京城排队抢亲 Honeysuckle Vine忍冬藤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge Against Scumbags + Sweet Romance] In her previous life, she was blind and foolish, helping her husband rise to power. But once he had achieved success, he discarded her like a used tool. Her grandfather’s entire family and her upright father, the Minister of Rites, were branded with infamy and executed. She herself died with child, unable to rest in peace. At last, Heaven takes pity on her, and she is reborn. In this life, she will protect her family and crush the scumbag man 27.1kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves
3. 53 美 A Bewitching Beauty, an Emperor’s Devotion, and a Throne to Share 美人娇，帝皇宠，携手共掌天下权 Envying Fish by the Water临水羡鱼Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted Qin Shu, a top agent for a mysterious organization in the 21st century, was in a plane crash and came within a breath of death. When she opened her eyes again, her soul had crossed into another world, where she had been reborn as the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Dingguo's household in the Tianyang Kingdom. As the duke's only daughter, she was doted on by her parents and older brothers, and grew up pampered, living exactly as she pleased, carefree and at ease. That was until a new emperor a 2.6kReads8.6Score265Shelves
4. 54 启 Your Majesty, the Emperor Has Asked for Your Favor Again 启禀娘娘：皇上又翻你牌子了 Envying Fish by the Water临水羡鱼Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted Ning Xi, an all-around genius from a mysterious organization in the 21st century, retired with honors after completing her final mission. But on her way home, her cruise ship was blown up at sea, and she drowned. Her soul transmigrated to another world, where she became the legitimate daughter of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household in the Tian Sheng Kingdom. In this life, she grew up cherished by her parents and older brothers, enjoying a carefree and comfortable existence, until the new emperor 1.5kReads9.0Score147Shelves
5. 55 二 Transmigrating a Second Time, the Crown Princess Seeks Revenge, Not Romance 二次穿越，太子妃不谈恋爱只复仇 Air Fryer, Fry Me空气炸锅炸我Ancient Romance358k WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads] [Marriage Before Love + Palace Intrigue + War + Political Scheming + Angsty Romance] For readers who like a gentle hero with a strong, steady core! Not a mindless story! Not a story about trivial romance! The relationship develops gradually. They don’t fall madly in love right away! The heroine isn’t love-struck! Lin Yunying, a modern female scientist, transmigrates to the Jiuzhou Continent and becomes a woman general guarding the borders of the Great Qi Dynasty. It was suppos 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male and female leads have a grand vision. Although the female lead returns from another time travel for revenge, she is not selfish. All the characters are intelligent, the supporting characters are well-developed, and there are unexpected twists at any moment.

6. 56 绝 The Beautiful Imperial Consort Frowns, and the King Pulls Her Close to Soothe Her 绝色皇妃一皱眉，君王锁腰轻哄 Feng Qianying风千影Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + one-on-one] A stunning, flirtatious princess who knows how to ensnare a man x a domineering, scheming, jealous emperor In her previous life, Yun Shuwu, the most revered of the five princesses of Beimo, married the wrong man: Xiao Jimian, the emperor of Nanjiang. She thought he was the right one for her, but he turned out to be an obsessive scoundrel who knew nothing of love and only knew how to use her. She endured endless humiliation and torment in Nanjiang, and died f 1.4kReads9.2Score229Shelves
7. 57 世 Heir, Your Wife Says It’s Time to Come Home 世子，夫人喊你回家了 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later; Devoted Couple; Sweet Romance] [Proud, Sharp-Tongued Heir vs. Beautiful, Cunning Young Madam] For generations, the Duke of Dingguo’s family has loyally guarded the frontier, keeping the realm at peace for decades. If you asked the women of the capital whom they most wanted to marry, the answer would be Ning Ye, the Duke of Dingguo’s heir. Noble by birth, handsome, and skilled in both letters and arms, he makes the hearts of young ladies from every family flutter. But 13.1kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
8. 58 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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   A very good book. Don't be fooled by the title; it's not just about family feuds and romance.

9. 59 说 They Said She Was Only Fit to Be a Concubine? She Married Into a Powerful Family and Became Its Mistress 说她只配当妾？转身嫁高门做主母 Su Youran苏悠然Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted [Neither the male nor female lead is transmigrated or reborn, and there are no golden fingers. They are natives of the ancient world.] They say the Third Miss Yang Liu of the capital has a willow-thin waist and skin like ice, a rare beauty. But when the family split, she filed a legal complaint against her own uncle, earning him a notorious reputation and leaving everyone shaking their heads. Who would marry such a fierce troublemaker? Even her fiancé called off the engagement... Chu Yan, the el 13.4kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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   This is a pure ancient romance novel with an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male and female leads have great personalities and are both intelligent. Highly recommended!

10. 60 醉 Drunk on the Begonia Blossoms of Beijing 醉京棠 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted "A carefree black-lotus beauty and the jealous, unhinged Prince Ning" "Both devoted only to each other + married first, fell in love later + play the pig to eat the tiger + a little pursuit-after-the-breakup drama" Yun Jingtang, the legitimate daughter of a Duke's household, has skin as fair as snow and beauty beyond compare. She is famous for being gentle and delicate, but in truth, she runs the Gold-Gathering Pavilion single-handedly, is shrewd in her dealings, and knows everything happening a 6.2kReads9.0Score703Shelves

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    Amazing! Amazing! Playing dumb to fool everyone, watch our Tangtang dominate the battlefield!

11. 61 娘 My Alluring Wife, the Young Lord Willingly Traps Himself 娘子诱人，小公爷甘心画地为牢 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted Chu Mingxi, the only son of the Grand Princess and Duke of Rong, is strikingly handsome and adored by countless women in the capital. But the Grand Princess is beside herself with worry over her son's marriage. At the Dragon Boat Festival banquet, when Chu Mingxi is pressed to marry, he points at He Qinyao, who's quietly eating in the back, and declares, “I want her!” The Grand Princess takes one look and immediately decides, “Fine, I approve!” He Qinyao, singled out of nowhere, is baffled and s 17.2kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
12. 62 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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    The story begins with a grand wedding; a cunning prince is forced into marriage, initially disliking the female lead, but later spoiling her rotten! Come watch!

13. 63 春 The Spring Breeze Blows Through Yumen Pass! 春风吹度玉门关！ Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted [They marry at the start + married life + sweet romance + native-born leads + mutually devoted] Gentle, tolerant, and magnanimous heroine & jealous, rough-around-the-edges puppy-dog hero The sixth year of the Zhending reign, spring. The old Duchess of Dingguo knelt before the Empress Dowager, asking for a marriage match for her grandson Yun Zheng, who was guarding the northwest. The emperor honored the Yun family’s generations of loyal service. Having also heard that the Cui family’s daughters 23.3kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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    Warm and cozy daily life

14. 64 碧 Farewell to the Emerald Clouds 碧云辞 Blazing Sun Pancake烈日松饼Ancient Romance41k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Princess Zhaohua of Tianning Kingdom, Li Jingshu, travels to Beichen for a political marriage to ensure peace between the two nations. The third prince of Beichen, Zheng Chuyu, exposes the mastermind behind the witchcraft and marries Li Jingshu, working together and making many friends. She sacrifices her personal life for her country, going to a foreign land where home is a place she can never return to, embodying the magnanimity of "life is but a journey, and I am but a traveler." She has the nation and its people in her heart, sacrificing personal feelings for her ambition and the country, living a life that is neither carefree nor unrestrained. She is a dashing young man, full of youthful vigor and unparalleled talent, and a masked general who, since ancient times, has faced death but left his loyal heart to illuminate history. ...

15. 65 夫 The Marquis's Bright and Tender Wife, Doted on Without Bounds 夫人明媚娇软，清冷侯爷宠妻无边 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted After more than three years of marriage, Qiao Man finally realizes that she and her ice-cold husband are never going to be a loving couple. Since that’s the case, she won’t make herself miserable over it. Life is short, and she has her own parents and siblings to care for. There’s no need to disregard everything for a man. But to her surprise, the moment she stops paying attention to him, he comes scurrying after her all on his own. * Ning Qi is very pleased with the wife he married without ever 24.2kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves
16. 66 将 About to Be Tied 将绾 Blue Tea蓝茶Ancient Romance138k WordsOngoing The Hundred Victories General of Beichen was a woman named Xie Wan. In her life, besides protecting the people of Beichen, she also sought to uncover the truth about her father’s death in a sea of flames, purge corrupt ministers, and restore the rightful order at court. Prince Xuan, Jing Ce, was someone Xie Wan had truly loved. But that night, after she drank the tea he had brewed for her, she was wracked with excruciating pain, then lost all feeling. From that moment on, the seed of revenge was 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is engaging and intellectually stimulating! The female protagonist is a general who gets caught up in a power struggle within the imperial court while investigating her father's accidental death. She falls into a carefully orchestrated scheme by the regent and becomes his subordinate. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, but the female protagonist's unique background and differing stance from the male protagonist's lead lead lead her to survive countless near-death experiences, transform her identity, and return to power. The plot is logically sound and intricately woven.

17. 67 渣 My Scumbag Fiancé Ran Away from Our Wedding, So I Married Someone Else on the Spot 渣男逃婚，我当场改嫁了 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted On her wedding day, Meng Jinyao’s intended groom, Gu Xiuming, eloped with another woman, turning her into a laughingstock. She hardened her heart and changed grooms on the spot, marrying Gu Xiuming’s adoptive father, Gu Jingxi. After the wedding, Gu Xiuming sneered at her. “Meng Jinyao, have you no shame? You couldn’t become my bride, so now you want to become my mother?” Meng Jinyao looked at the man standing in the doorway and complained, “Husband, your son is being disrespectful and insulting 4.2kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
18. 68 独 Exclusive Sweet Romance: The Chaste Prince Dotes on His Wife 独家甜诱，禁欲王爷太宠妻 Ice Moon Songs冰月笙歌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted affection + both leads are each other’s only ones + both leads speak their minds + heroine never lets herself be taken advantage of + don’t expect logic] Mu Siqiao is framed by her own cousin and has no choice but to marry the Third Prince, Zhuo Yuhan. On their wedding day, the handsome man tells her frankly, “I have feelings for someone else, but I’ll treat you well and fulfill my duties as your husband.” Mu Siqiao raises an eyebrow and replies, “Fine, I’ll 947Reads9.0Score109Shelves

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    This is a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is forced to marry the female lead, but after marriage, he treats her very well, respecting and cherishing her, always putting her first. As they gradually develop feelings for each other, the male lead learns that the female lead is the one he has been longing for, and he showers her with even more affection. The male and female leads have clear-cut relationships and no misunderstandings, their values ​​are positive, and it's a sweet and worthwhile read.

19. 69 病 The Sickly Princess Consort Arrives: The Crippled Prince Gets Beaten into Standing Again 病娇王妃嫁到：残王被揍站起来了 Zhang Bàbà张霸霸Ancient Romance735k WordsCompleted [Faithful to each other + devoted spouses + hilarious + a rebellious heroine + unhinged + yandere + no logic + pure wish fulfillment] Warning: [The heroine swears, is crazy, and has no manners. This is not a proper historical romance.] On the first day after transmigrating, Shen Jiao married a crippled prince. On their wedding night, the Second Prince tried to take advantage of her and sneak into the bridal chamber in the crippled prince’s place. Without a word, she rewarded him with a kick that 4.1kReads8.8Score432Shelves

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    [Note][Note] 1. Funny and lighthearted. The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the wife of a disabled king. The story begins on their wedding night. The female protagonist is extremely arrogant and rebellious. She doesn't even respect the emperor. Both the female and male protagonists are crazy. 2. Marriage first, love later. The female protagonist is required to marry at a certain age by the government. In order to avoid going to jail, she finds the male protagonist and marries him. Who would have thought that the male protagonist is actually a prince.

20. 70 锦 The Lucky Princess Arrives, and the Lovesick Prince Begs for a Kiss 锦鲤妃驾到恋爱脑王爷撒娇求亲亲 Yi Yuetang以月棠Ancient Romance92k WordsOngoing [Marriage Before Love + Intensely Flirtatious Sweet Romance + Proud and Playful + Both Untouched + Mind Reading + Scheming, Stoic Prince Xiao Yu x Dramatic, Lucky Charm Chu Xiuyun] When Chu Xiuyun opened her eyes, she saw, ahem... something unmentionable. Who could have guessed that a wholesome college graduate who hadn’t even found a job yet would transmigrate into a portrait overnight...? And the painting wasn’t hanging just anywhere. It was right above the bed of a playboy notorious for his d —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] The unlucky office worker transmigrates, a lighthearted and lively story. The male lead has mind-reading abilities, but he can only hear her thoughts through physical contact. After transmigrating, the female lead becomes incredibly lucky, achieving great success in her career! Both are strong, supporting each other! The aloof prince eventually becomes a love-struck fool.

21. 71 夫 Fear Not, My Lord, Your Wife Will Take You Back to the Capital to Fight for the Throne 夫君别怕，娘子带你回京争天下 Arubas of the Northern Snowy Wasteland北雪荒原的阿鲁巴斯Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Set in an imaginary world. Both leads are each other’s first and only. Writing is hard, so if you don’t like it, please just drop it. I beg you, don’t leave a bad rating. Eighteen-year-old Jiang Nan was cursed to bring death to her husbands. She had already killed four fiances. The court required unmarried women to pay a fine, and she had been paying it for three years. If she didn’t marry after three years, she would be forced into a match. But the fifth fiance assigned to her by the local auth 237Reads8.8Score101Shelves
22. 72 将 The General’s Cast-Off Wife 将军殿下的下堂妻 Little Peach Leaf Bunny小小桃叶兔Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted If you were reborn, would you change your circumstances, stick to your original plan, or watch everything unfold with cold detachment? Reborn again and again, meeting without recognizing each other. Are you still yourself? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Arranged Marriage to Love + Nurturing + Sweet and Angsty] The male lead is an unfavored prince, burdened with the stigma of being the son of a disgraced concubine. The female lead is a self-conscious and sensitive concubine's daughter who was forced into marriage. Two worlds, two attitudes, an arranged marriage, and a life apart. The female lead's initial impression of the male lead largely stems from the terrible evaluations others have made of him. She was once terrified by a scene of him killing someone, leaving her with a lasting trauma. Therefore, in the early stages, the female lead is timid and obedient, unable to fathom the male lead's true intentions, and only thinking about protecting herself. Meanwhile, the male lead appears to get along harmoniously with the female lead, but in reality, he has other motives.

23. 73 小 The Happy Life of a Sweet Young Husband 小娇夫的幸福生活 A Hibiscus Plant一株木槿Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted Imperial Censor Lin was famous for his integrity and unyielding sense of justice, and he had made plenty of enemies. As a result, his daughter Lin Zhiyao was unwelcome among the capital’s noblewomen. Who could have guessed that the emperor and empress would take a liking to her and arrange for her to marry Gu Yuncheng, the heir to the Prince Ding’s household? The young lord declared that he didn’t want to marry, while Lin Zhiyao didn’t mind either way. All she asked was that he remember he belon 6.5kReads9.0Score577Shelves

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    Imperial Censor Lin was known for his uprightness and incorruptibility, which offended many people. As a result, his daughter, Lin Zhiyao, was not well-liked among the noble ladies of the capital. Unexpectedly, she caught the eye of the Emperor and Empress, who betrothed her to Gu Yuncheng, the heir of the Prince Ding's mansion. The heir declared he didn't want to marry, but Lin Zhiyao said it didn't matter, as long as he remembered that she belonged only to her. The Empress: "Listen to your wife!" Prince Ding: "Does the Princess Consort know I'm here?" Princess Consort: "Very good, she dotes on her sister the most!" Emperor: "Of course I know you're here!" Gu Yuncheng: "Ayao, hug me~"

24. 74 天 The Phoenix of Destiny Defies Fate in Huadu 天命之凤逆华都 Half a Hu of Pearls半斛珠Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted He was a wild boy from the Marquis’s household, a nuisance to everyone, doing as he pleased from heaven to earth. Everyone said the esteemed Marquis of Boling had raised a rebellious son! But at a literary gathering, a faint silhouette behind a folding screen captured the boy’s heart. From then on, he laid his whole heart before her, hoping to win even the smallest favor. He didn’t care if it meant offending the Crown Prince. Just as he began to believe she felt the same way, she cruelly humilia 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are eloquent and cunning. The male lead is extremely rebellious, devoted solely to the female lead, and ultimately rebels against the world for her sake. The female lead is calculating and composed, and in the end, she and the male lead join hands to rule the world.

25. 75 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Cunning, and Her Way with Husbands 嫡女善谋，御夫有道 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Calculating Earl’s Legitimate Daughter vs. Cold and Ruthless Heir to the Duke] [Power Couple, Sweet Romance] Shen Yunshu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Earl of Xiting, is the only legitimate heir of her generation. But her father, Lord Shen, favors a beautiful young concubine who has both a son and a daughter, while her domineering grandmother can’t stand her either. Always calm and unruffled, Shen Yunshu only wants to live a quiet life with her mother. Yet people keep trying to disrupt 9.5kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    💃🏻Nini's Book Recommendations📖 ❶✨The (playboy) Prince Ding's heir vs. The upright and incorruptible daughter of Imperial Censor Lin 🦋 The male lead is a pure and innocent puppy, initially rebellious but gradually tamed by the female lead, super cute and funny 🦋 He's a total sweetheart! ❷✨The scheming eldest daughter of a count's family vs. The aloof and ruthless heir of a duke 🦋 The living devil turns into a lovesick fool, a powerful alliance to eradicate injustice in the world!

26. 76 惊 Shocking! The Ice-Cold Crown Prince Is Madly in Love 惊！冷面太子爷为爱痴狂 A Pillow of Sweet Dreams一枕黑甜梦Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted The Powerful One Bows His Head | Court Intrigue and Revenge | One-on-One, Both Leads Devoted to Each Other One arrow at the Honghong Banquet, one fateful bond forged over a jade bow. Murong Li once believed that when the fires of war on the frontier died down, she would be reunited with the dashing young man she loved. Instead, she received an imperial decree arranging her marriage, and watched the man she loved die beneath a rain of arrows. After they wed, he gave her immense power, the author 233Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    She married into the Eastern Palace, and the Crown Prince bestowed upon her immense power. She used this power to meticulously plot revenge for her young general, yet he was consumed by jealousy, saying, "But Murong Li, could you at least give me a little bit of response in the future, even just a tiny bit? I am your husband, the one who swore an oath with you before heaven and earth. If you act like this, I will truly go mad with jealousy..."

27. 77 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Heroine's Sister-in-Law 穿书后成了女主嫂嫂 Yuan Lan沅兰Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + sweet romance + mutual devotion] Xu Zhiyi transmigrates into a book, becoming a minor character in an old-fashioned angst novel who is briefly mentioned by the author and dies young. Before transmigrating, she was a diligent office worker. Then an unexpected car accident sends her into the book, where she has the same name and the same early death as the original minor character... She wraps herself up in her blanket and lies around like a lazy fish. Little scene: Little 1.3kReads8.7Score104Shelves

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    Basically, the male and female protagonists get married at the beginning and then slowly fall in love with each other. The male protagonist is gentle and refined, and has a rare bamboo fragrance about him.

28. 78 代 After Marrying the Embroidered Guard in Her Place 代嫁锦衣卫大人后 Strawberry Peach Cake草莓桃酥Ancient Romance113k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + intelligent leads + arranged marriage that turns to love + male lead is a Brocade Guard + mischievous female lead + mystery + both leads are chaste] Su Qianqian, a concubine-born daughter of the Su family, was never welcomed by anyone in the household. Though she was a young lady of the family, she was given less to eat and wear than even the servants. Growing up, only her elder sister treated her well. A childhood spent carefree and neglected left Su Qianqian sensitive ben 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is definitely a classic case of marriage first, then love; I'll never get tired of this trope [smirk].

29. 79 王 The Princess Consort Transmigrates for a Year, Helps the Prince Conquer the Realm, Then Leaves 王妃穿越一年助王爷打下江山就走 Two Honeysuckle Blossoms两朵金银花Ancient Romance519k WordsOngoing A modern female military doctor transmigrates to ancient times on a mission to save the Eastern Kingdom. She becomes Qin Rubing, the legitimate daughter of the country's great general, and marries the Prince of Yan, Chu Tiancheng, who has little time left to live. Chu Tiancheng is also the Eastern Kingdom's chosen successor. Drawing on modern technology, Qin Rubing cures the chronic illness that should have killed him within three months. Afterward, amid the intricate and perilous struggle for i 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Time travel, arranged marriage leading to love, gender asynchrony—the man falls in love with the woman first.

30. 80 和 After a Political Marriage, I Became the Desert King's Most Treasured Love 和亲后，我成了漠王的心尖宠 Modern-Day Know-Nothing当代九漏鱼Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + sweet romance + lighthearted + exotic setting + both leads are virgins + happy ending] [Mischievous little princess × scheming, devoted king] Once the beloved daughter of a general’s household and the “Little General” who ruled the capital, she had been considered the crown prince’s future wife. But after her father and brother died on the battlefield, she was granted the title of Princess Jiahe. She thought it was a mark of the imperial famil 1.5kReads8.8Score130Shelves

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    Baby, reading this book is definitely a worthwhile investment! [Kissing emoji]

31. 81 重 Reborn: The Poor Scholar's Doctor Wife Is Forced to Start a Rat Race in the Capital 重生后寒门医妃被迫在京城搞内卷 Qin Bao琴宝Ancient Romance645k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household and should have grown up cherished. But at birth, a servant switched her with another baby, and she was left to grow up in the countryside. Her adoptive parents treated her like a beast of burden, then abused her to death once they had drained her of every last bit of value. Reborn with a pocket dimension, she dumps the scumbag, trounces the fake white lotus, and cuts ties with her adoptive parents. Those who abused her will pay for it for 3.6kReads9.2Score314Shelves

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    Both leads are virgins, the female lead is highly skilled in combat, not a saint, a satisfying read, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, definitely worth reading. Wishing everyone a happy, peaceful, healthy, prosperous, and wealthy 2023!

32. 82 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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    A woman with a temperament as serene as a wisp of smoke unexpectedly comes to the door demanding marriage!? An arranged marriage from childhood, the fresh-faced young master of the Liu family, Yun Tao, agrees. After the marriage, news of the young master's desire to take a concubine spreads rapidly throughout the entire Liu household. [Bookshelf Added] Highly recommended! Short and concise, the male lead is a proud and aloof character.

33. 83 全 The All-Around Princess Consort Transmigrates to Ancient Times with a Pocket Dimension to Save Her Family 全能王妃带空间穿越古代拯救家族 Peach, Third Month桃三月儿Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Feng Zhixi, the youngest military doctor in Huaguo to earn a doctorate in general medicine and the academic lead of a key military laboratory, fell ill one day and uncovered the secret behind her family's curse: every generation was fated to die young. The only way to save her family at its roots was to transmigrate back to ancient times. But instead, she became a six-fingered bride sent to bring good fortune to the gravely ill Prince Chen. Feng Zhixi's face grew paler and paler. Her body spasm 214Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The prince, terminally ill, was betrothed to a woman he assumed would be ugly, but to his surprise, she was not only stunningly beautiful but also a time-traveling medical doctor who cured him and whom he doted on to the extreme. He missed her terribly if he didn't see her for even a day.

34. 84 山 The Moon Shines on the Mountain 山有明月 Kui Ziqi夔子期Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Sweet and versatile merchant heroine vs. sickly, scheming Prince Beijing] No transmigration or rebirth, a pure historical romance + marriage before love + both leads are faithful + two powerful leads + sweet romance + fictional setting Bound by a marriage contract, their lives entwined for good. He is ruthless, and so is she. From plotting against each other to understanding one another, they unravel layers of mystery and carefully plan every move, solving an old case and seizing the throne. 247Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    This one is a pure ancient Chinese romance, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The main storyline is complete, so go for it! A marriage contract leads from mutual scheming to mutual understanding. He's ruthless, and she's ruthless too, each plotting their way to overturn old cases and seize power. Two strong, seemingly weak characters with multiple identities, both are virgins.

35. 85 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    She was reborn as a gentle princess, but upon discovering that the prince was not violent but rather love-struck, she immediately let loose and acted like a madwoman. She even forced the prince to pledge his loyalty with a dagger, which the prince found so satisfying that he laughed out loud. The sweet and romantic contrast is so addictive!

36. 86 卑 The Lowly Concubine-Born Daughter Turns a Losing Hand into a Winning Finale 卑微庶女一手烂牌打出王炸结局 Yi Mian Chun一眠春Ancient Romance815k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + growing heroine + marriage before love + palace and household intrigue + both leads grow powerful later + transmigrate into a book] Zhao Fangyu transmigrates into a book and lands in a deadly situation from the start: in a wealthy household, she has a fever of 104 degrees, but her mother refuses to let her see a doctor! She thought she’d landed in a living hell where neither parent cared for her, but the great household turns out to be full of hidden talent: T 6.3kReads8.7Score652Shelves

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    🍀🍀🍀②At the peak of his youth, Qi Junyi was showered with glory, power, and wisdom, yet he knew nothing of love. 🌟💖 Until her appearance, like the first rays of dawn, awakened the long-dormant emotions within him. She was the only one who stirred his heart, the only one who made him feel all the emotions of the world. 🌟💖 Between gain and loss, he learned the deepest love, yet was forced to confront the pain of loss—a fate even emperors could not escape.

37. 87 贵 The Imperial Consort Is Ravishingly Beautiful, but All She Wants Is Power and Wealth 贵妃千娇百媚，只求权势富贵 Fujiwara Tofu藤原豆腐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A mad, obsessive emperor with jealousy to spare x a consort who has renounced love and walled off her heart] [One-on-one romance + both reborn + devoted to each other in body and heart, in both lives] One-line summary: A story about an emperor who lost the love of his life, and how he slowly teaches the woman he loves to understand love, jealousy, anger, and longing. As the eldest son born to the empress, Qi Junyi was born to privilege. He seized power in his youth, was named crown princ 10.9kReads8.1Score673Shelves
38. 88 重 Reborn and Remarried: The Scumbag Cries His Eyes Out 重生改嫁：渣男痛哭流涕了 Peach Blossom Lamb桃花小羊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The husband’s groveling redemption + reborn + punishing scumbags + face-slapping + second male lead takes the crown + both leads are each other’s first and only love + ensemble cast + everyone’s favorite] Everyone envied Cui Yaoning’s life at first. She was the legitimate daughter of the Qinghe Cui clan, spoiled and willful from childhood. Then she married Pei Yu, the top scholar from another prestigious family, and he doted on her to no end. Pei Yu had grown up with her, and they were deepl 35.4kReads8.3Score4.9kShelves
39. 89 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.6kReads9.6Score31.2kShelves

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    ① The female lead is reborn and doesn't overly rely on her memories of her previous life; the male lead is reborn from the modern world, feigning illness and weakness to protect himself (the truly weak and frail type wouldn't live long). ② The female lead, upon transmigrating, strips the clothes off the sickly prince who has been weak for years, barely able to walk... ③ The female lead is reborn ✘ the male lead transmigrates, and the scumbag also reincarnates. Everyone is intelligent, there are no drawn-out, clichéd plots, and many high-energy scenes!! ④ The female lead is the contrast to typical doting female leads; on her wedding day, she understands the situation and volunteers to marry the original male lead's older brother (who is in a vegetative state)!! The characters are well-developed, not mindless, and very enjoyable to read. ⑤ The male and female leads are both strong ✔ mutually redeeming ✔ both have high emotional intelligence ✔ their relationship is slow and steady, with a high level of sweetness. There is a strong sense of national duty, as well as tender mutual pampering!! ⑥ A witty and decisive queen ✘ a sharp-tongued and cunning king. The romance unfolds gradually, from casual flings to genuine interaction; the plot, set against the backdrop of the six kingdoms, tells the story of a young emperor and empress joining hands, full of vigor and ambition, to conquer the world… ⑦ The female lead transmigrates into a tragic novel and dies a treacherous villain?? You heard right, the female lead is female!!! The male lead has mind-reading abilities [Got it][Got it]! The descriptions of eavesdropping on the female lead's inner thoughts are hilarious hahahahaha

40. 90 我 My Husband and I Are Bitter Enemies 我与夫君，仇深似海 Cotton One棉之一Ancient Romance113k WordsOngoing For the first fifteen years of her life, Mu Yueci, daughter of a military family, had everything go her way. It left her with a headstrong, innocent nature and a tendency to hold a grudge. But just as she came of age, disaster struck from every direction! “Everyone says Lin Sheng is cruel and ruthless! And he’s an old man, too, well into his thirties and still unmarried. There must be something wrong with him!” “Just marry him. Since ancient times, haven’t all young women followed their parents’ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a constant battle of wits. Heartbreaking. Absolutely awful.

41. 91 倾 The Beloved Consort Who Captivated the World: Your Highness, Hold Me Close 倾世宠妃：王妃要抱抱 Qi Yi柒伊Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Completed + transmigration + marriage first, love later + one-on-one romance + sweet story + fictional setting] [Quirky, adorable princess consort × handsome, devoted, gentle prince] Also known as: Wanwan Hexi After a sudden twist of fate sent her to ancient times, she opened her eyes to learn that her mother had run off with another man after giving birth to her. Her father treated her like a thorn in his side, and her younger sister saw her as a thorn in her flesh... And the man she'd long ad 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance novel about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead is a prince, and the female lead is a princess. The male lead is incredibly gentle and refined; he treats the female lead very well and respects her both before and after falling in love. The story is already completed.

42. 92 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 to love, palace intrigue and domestic power struggles ① Both leads are pure and sweet, mutually devoted, a pure ancient romance ② The male and female leads pamper each other, neither has a rebirth or transmigration system, the female supporting character is a transmigrator and stands on the opposite side of the male and female leads.

43. 93 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score529Shelves

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    A bickering couple, always arguing, married first, then fell in love.

44. 94 蓄 Long-Planned: The Chief Councilor’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 蓄谋已久：首辅大人的宠妻日常 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted “The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.” Sweet, delicate beauty × scheming powerful official. A marriage that turns into tooth-achingly sweet love! “The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal of her own accord.” A spring palace painting leads to “bedroom lessons,” and the heart-fluttering moments just won’t stop! Reading guide: Both leads are virgins, happy ending, sweet romance with no angst, sugar from beginning to end! Qin Nuan married Shen Yanqing, the Chief Minister who was the 30.9kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    It looks so good, it smells so good!

45. 95 战 The God of War Prince's Sweet Young Wife 战神王爷的小娇妻 Shi Shuyi诗书一Ancient Romance638k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance, no rebirth or transmigration] [One couple, both devoted only to each other + marriage before love + mutual trust + doting husband + children later on] A royal decree turns the mute Zhou Qinxue from the future crown princess into the Princess Consort of Prince Ning. On their wedding night, Prince Ning leads his troops into battle, and Dowager Consort Qin sends her straight to a remote corner of the estate. When Prince Ning returns from war, the first thing he does is 350Reads7.5Score101Shelves

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    In an ancient setting, the story begins with an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. Three years into their marriage, the male protagonist returns from war. He treats the female protagonist well from the start, never complaining about her lack of eloquence. They gradually fall in love, trusting each other without any dramatic misunderstandings.

46. 96 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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    Ancient Chinese romance novel featuring a second wife, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and intrigue within the household.

47. 97 贵 Long Live the Noble Consort 贵妃娘娘千岁千千岁 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance164k WordsCompleted The Nan family had offered one of their daughters to the royal family, only for her to be killed by the scheming women within the palace. To keep the emperor's favor, Nan Shiyun begins her journey into the palace to compete for his affection. [This story is set in a fictional world. Please don't take it too seriously.] 105Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 98 王 A Little Sweetheart Arrives at the Prince’s Mansion 王府来了个小甜心 Jin Yi锦怡Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted After quelling the rebellion, the emperor issued a decree marrying Hua Bingyu, a female general past the usual age for marriage, to the only “single dog” in the imperial family: Seventh Prince Qi Ruizhan. On their wedding night, the much-adored Qi Ruizhan was immobilized with pressure-point techniques by the famously beautiful Hua Bingyu. The reason: he wouldn't cooperate. Qi Ruizhan glared furiously. “Father! What kind of princess consort have you married me?” Afterward, the idle Seventh Prince 1.6kReads9.4Score181Shelves

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    Ta-da! This one's about a spoiled prince and a dashing general. The male lead initially didn't want to marry the female lead, but he eventually fell for her. The female lead is beautiful and resourceful; she not only keeps the male lead completely under her thumb but also helps him transform from a spoiled prince into an outstanding one.

49. 99 替 A Princess Consort’s Daily Life After a Substitute Marriage 替嫁世子妃日常 Du Qianqian of Yuyang Mountain玉阳山的杜芊芊Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted A scheming, patient male lead + a female lead who plays the fool to catch her enemies (A story about a homebody, full of lovey-dovey moments, with a sweet and gentle heroine) She takes her elder sister’s place and marries a fearsome young lord. On their wedding night, she gazes at him with tender affection. Her husband is truly handsome, not frightening at all. But she keeps finding ways to anger him, or at least she does until she runs away from home. Her husband’s expression darkens, and at la 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Definitely worth buying, marriage first, love later.

50. 100 恶 The Villainess Turns Over a New Leaf, and Her Mad Husband Dotes on Her 恶女洗白，疯批夫君宠上天 Fang Yue Lan Xing方月揽星Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted [Just rated! Marriage first, love later + raising a powerful minister + the male lead fights tooth and nail for their married status] Chu Ning accidentally transmigrates to a remote, impoverished mountain village. The original owner was also named Chu Ning, and was a notorious shrew in the area. She'd been stealing chickens and dogs, cheating and cutting corners since childhood, and swore like a sailor every day. Now she was twenty, and not a single person from the surrounding villages dared co 623Reads6.9Score100Shelves

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    I recommend this book; it's a classic example of an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with the male protagonist's feelings shifting from hatred to love.

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