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

1. 101 上 Spring Poems from the Capital 上京春赋 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication under the title Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Pure historical romance, not reborn + a long-planned scheme + a touch of coercive seduction + devoted pampering and flirting + emotional push and pull] [Completed; the original title was Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Sweet romance, both mutually inexperienced: brave and gentle young princess x sinister, fanatical powerful minister] A conspiracy landed Mo Yuan’s father and brother in prison, their lives at the mercy 71.5kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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   All are pure ancient Chinese romance novels featuring arranged marriages leading to love. ① A story about a domineering young master who transforms into a sweet and gentle lover. The female lead is skilled at training her husband, and their interactions are both fun and sweet, progressing gradually from initial resistance to eventual affection. ② A story of forceful acquisition where the male lead has loved the female lead for a long time. When her father and brothers are imprisoned, the male lead holds their lives in his hands. When she begs him, his only request is for her to "lie in bed during the cold winter." She is the only warmth in his cold life, so he does everything he can to hold onto that warmth! It's a sweet and heartwarming story, with the female lead in an arranged marriage that blossoms into love! (Lots of explicit content!) ③ The female lead is forced into marriage by imperial decree to become a general on the border, without many restrictions or obstacles. Their simple daily life together is sweet and heartwarming. The female lead is unaffected by gossip, and the male lead is very self-consistent. So, they slowly fall in love...

2. 102 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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   The story begins with their marriage. At first, the prince threatened to kill her if she dared enter his manor, but later he said, "Don't you even have any feelings for me?" The contrast is striking, haha, it's so good! [Drooling emojis]

3. 103 拔 I Pulled Out My Son’s Pacifier. He Wailed, and I Laughed 拔儿子奶嘴，他哇哇哭我哈哈笑 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance784k WordsCompleted Completed! ❗️ [Raising Kids + Adorable Children] The eldest daughter of the Gu family is married to an emperor, and her son is the crown prince. She had a winning hand, yet threw it all away by eloping with someone else. When Gu Nuo first transmigrated, she was holding a bowl of poison. The System told her she was about to poison her emperor husband and run away with her lover! What? Had she lost her mind and grown tired of living? Gu Nuo smashed the bowl. Worried that her plot to murder the emp 10.5kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
4. 104 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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   Yes, I really want to recommend these books.

5. 105 先 Love After Marriage: Ruling from Behind the Scenes 先婚后爱之袖手天下 Jingxi静兮Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted Prince Yunran of Jingxiang was married, taking Si Xi, the only daughter of the great border-general’s household, and Chunyu, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, into his manor at the same time. On their wedding day, Prince Jingxiang humiliated his principal wife and doted only on his secondary consort. But when he saw her smiling sweetly before Ling Yumo, why did his heart hurt so much? 126Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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   He discarded her like trash, but when she left heartbroken, why did his heart ache so much?

6. 106 当 I Divorced My Husband in Public, and Now the Chief Minister Begs Me to Remarry Him 当众休夫，首辅求我再嫁 Wanyi婉仪Ancient Romance904k WordsCompleted In her previous life, He Qingyue was Princess Yongning. She married a man who did not love her, endured illness, and fell from a cliff. She did countless foolish things and died without even a body to bury! Liang Chan, the concubine who had once been gentle and meek, took her husband and her place, earning everyone’s praise. Reborn on her wedding night, He Qingyue publicly divorces her husband first! But this time, a strange woman who had not existed in her previous life appears. What does she m 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Don't look at the score, look at the writing style and structure.

7. 107 撩 Enticing Spring 撩春 Bai Su Yue白苏月Ancient Romance999k WordsCompleted Shen Lingyi, the daughter of a convicted minister, used a bowl of aphrodisiac wine to climb into the bed of Lord Lu, the Grand Secretary, and became his most favored mistress. Lu Yanting defied an imperial decree and refused to marry anyone else. He showered her with riches, all for the sake of seeing her smile… Sweet trap after sweet trap made Shen Lingyi fall completely in love with Lu Yanting, only for her to discover he had married her because she bore a resemblance to a princess who was al 2.4kReads8.9Score288Shelves
8. 108 装 She Plays the Damsel and Leaves the Young General Bewitched 装娇弱，她迷得少将军神魂颠倒 Peng Fan芃凡Ancient Romance269k WordsOngoing [Everyone’s Darling + Devoted Couple + Pocket Dimension + Rekindled Love + Court Intrigue] By accidentally stumbling upon someone else’s scandal, she becomes the wife of the young general of the Nanan Prefecture in another woman’s place. Her father is the sitting prime minister, too. She skips dating and goes straight to experiencing life as a wife. At first, the young general, He Xing'an, is indifferent to her. But he soon falls for Shiman every time she calls him “Big Brother,” without realizi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Synopsis: [Spoiled Darling + Pure Couple + Space + Reconciliation + Court Intrigue] She accidentally stumbles upon someone else's scandalous affair, and ends up as the wife of the young general of Nan'an Prefecture, whose father is the current prime minister. Skipping romance, she directly experiences the role of a wife. The young general, He Xing'an, initially ignores her, but eventually falls for Shi Man's constant calls of "brother," completely unaware that she's just stringing him along. Is staying by his side merely a temporary measure for the female lead, who actually just wants to go home? He Xing'an never wants to lose her again; he only wants to spend his life with her! The crazed second male lead fawns over her; the loyal third male lead only cares about her well-being; but she only loves one person. But amidst court intrigue and deceit, how can they escape unscathed from this enigmatic situation?

9. 109 重 Reborn and Married to My Ex-Husband’s Older Brother, I’ll Send Him to the Crematorium 重生嫁给前夫他兄长，让他火葬场 Xiao's Baby魈的宝宝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Ex-Husband Begs for Her Back and Gets Crushed + Substitute Bride + Sweet Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + Feel-Good + Strong Heroine] The moment Shen Qingtan opens her eyes, she is reborn on her wedding day. In her previous life, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Zhao Jue, burned her alive so she would give up her place as his wife for her half-sister. She swore that if she ever got another life, she would make them pay in blood! This time, when her bridal sedan arrives, she takes the 24.9kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves

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   You can hit me if you don't like it.

10. 110 缚 Soulbinding Order 缚魂令 Jin Shaoren今绍人Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted Also known as: Soulbinding Order The first time Fang Zhixia met the young lord Lin, every move was a killing blow, and she cut off his breath. The next time she saw him, she had prepared a golden-thread nanmu coffin for him, made of premium wood and carved with dragons and phoenixes. And now this man has arrived with sixty-six ships of betrothal gifts, banging gongs and beating drums, saying he wants to marry her? Fang Zhixia: “Are you insane?” Lin Buzhou: “A little. It’s been three years, and 4kReads9.1Score544Shelves
11. 111 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    🍒🍒🍒Newlywed love stories, so sweet! Turns out there are many ancient-style romance novels with arranged marriages leading to love! These are all incredibly good. A mad prince is poisoned and falls into a coma, then is forced into marriage, but gradually accepts his new wife and even dotes on her to the extreme.

12. 112 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 180.6kReads9.4Score27kShelves
13. 113 不 The Unfavored Princess Marries into an Enemy Kingdom, and the Regent Dotes on Her 不受宠公主嫁敌国，摄政王狠狠宠 Jia He珈鹤Ancient Romance341k WordsOngoing [Both chaste + marriage before love + palace and household intrigue + regent prince] She was the least favored of the nine princesses of Chu, regarded as a harbinger of disaster. In a political marriage, she was sent to wed the regent prince of an enemy state, a man with immense power and a ruthless reputation. On their wedding night, he glanced at her and said, “You're too thin.” She thought theirs was nothing more than a cold political arrangement, never realizing that he had already treasured 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, in a traditional Chinese style [laughing][laughing][laughing]

14. 114 玄 The Metaphysics-Studying Imperial Consort Is Fierce, and the Ascetic Prince Can’t Resist Her 玄学皇妃太凶猛，禁欲王爷不经撩 Sweet Peach Pastry甜桃酥酥Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Also known as: The Princess Consort Is Here, and the Prince Washes the Sheets Every Night On her first day back at the estate, she offends her birth father and the impostor heiress. On her second day, she offends her grandmother and takes her birth mother along to divorce her husband. On her third day, she offends the entire capital! Everyone calls her a jinx. One sentence from her can tear families apart and leave people destitute and dead. No wonder they sent her away to be raised in a Tao 17.8kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves
15. 115 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.7kReads9.1Score6.6kShelves

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    🌟① Jiang Shiyuan pursued Shen Luchu for ten years, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: 'Disgusting.' Thus, Jiang Shiyuan, who disgusted Shen Luchu, turned around and agreed to her family's arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful and influential family in the capital, far beyond Jiang Shiyuan's reach. But luckily, the Pei family was full of talented people, and they had a carefree grandson who was always out of control, spending his days chasing chickens and dogs, and wasting his time. Regardless of age or personality, he was a good match for her. On the day of their first meeting—Jiang Shiyuan was truly fantasizing about how she would get along harmoniously with Pei Ziye after marriage—the door opened softly, and a gentle breeze blew in. Entering was Pei Che, the Pei family's powerful and aloof uncle, a man of high rank and great influence.

16. 116 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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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, the male lead falls deeply in love with her later on!

17. 117 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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    Time travel + arranged marriage to love

18. 118 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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    He clearly looked down on her, yet in the end, he stood in the cold rain and asked her in a deep voice, "Why did you break off the engagement back then? The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement with Li Heming, rumors circulated that it was because Li Heming had risen to the position of Commander of the Northern Garrison of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and the Lin family was worried that she would be killed by Li Heming's murderous aura, so they resorted to this desperate measure. What others didn't know was that the root of the matter was that Li Heming didn't think much of Lin Yu. But in any case, breaking off the engagement was a blow to Li Heming's pride."

19. 119 农 A Farmer's Daughter Forces a Marriage, and the Crown Prince Becomes a Live-In Son-in-Law 农女逼婚，太子被迫成了上门女婿 Baby Li Yu李渔宝宝Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted Her father had barely died when her cousin set his sights on the family fortune, and on Taoxi. To protect both her home and herself, she decided to take in a husband. When her cousin heard and came to make a scene, Taoxi had just brought home an injured man. Seeing his savior bullied, the man kicked her cousin clear out the front gate. Taoxi’s thoughts turned. Wasn’t he the perfect candidate? Taoxi: “Do you remember what you promised me?” Man: “I do. You saved my life, miss. Just name what 45Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    A purely ancient Chinese romance story, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. She saves his life, then, seeking repayment, forces him to marry her and have her baby. Unfortunately, she knows very little about childbirth positions and mistakenly believes they can conceive simply by lying down together… He knows, but he won't tell, suffering terribly each night as he plots his escape… He finally succeeds in escaping, only to return three years later, having fallen in love with her. This time, he marries her, and on their wedding night, he guides her… She finally unlocks a new way to conceive…

20. 120 王 Sweet Everyday Life in the Prince’s Mansion 王府甜宠日常 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives 1v1 + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] Wen Sisi was crown princess for five years. The crown prince appeared to be a loving husband, but in truth he loathed her. From their wedding night onward, he sought out his concubines, and in the end he personally caused her death before elevating the concubine he loved to the position of his principal wife. Reborn, Wen Sisi ignored the crown prince's flirtatious hints and chose to marry Liu Xuan, Prince of Jingjiang, a man o 12.3kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
21. 121 婚 First Sight After Marriage: A Beginner’s Guide to Pillow Talk 婚后初见：她的枕边风初学者指南 Wang Ergou from West Street西街王二狗Ancient Romance431k WordsOngoing ❤Arranged Marriage to Love❤Happy Ending❤Both Leads Are Pure❤No First Love❤Romance [Sweet and Doting]❤Career [The Female Lead Whispers in Her Husband's Ear Until He Joins Her Side]❤ She thought she had transmigrated, but it turned out she had transmigrated into a book; she thought she was the only one who had transmigrated, but it turned out two others had come along too. ❤ In an era when everyone seemed to be transmigrating into other people's bodies, Shu Miao found herself transported, medicine —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Forced into an arranged marriage, with her husband refusing to even show his face, the female lead is forced to marry a rooster. She retaliates fiercely, nearly ruining the male lead's family, and spends all her time thinking about how to legally become a charming and alluring widow. [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

22. 122 念 Spring Tide of Longing 念念春潮 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Sweet romance and comeuppance, a seemingly gentle but calculating male lead, a fierce and adorable heroine, and intense push-and-pull between the leads] The Marquis of Wuning's daughter is to be married, but the bride hangs herself. The groom is Prince Danshuo, a handsome man who enjoys the emperor's deep trust, and the emperor himself personally arranged the marriage. In their panic, the marquis's household can only find someone to take the bride's place. Cheng 74.1kReads9.4Score10.8kShelves
23. 123 急 Urgent! The Regent Needs a Good-Luck Wedding! 急急急！要给摄政王冲喜啦！ Yan Yuanyuan言圆圆Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Animated comic adaptation now available] [Sweet romance + devoted husband + no angst + faithful couple + honest communication, no misunderstandings] Sweet and gentle princess consort vs. a regent who falls for her on his own Yan Mu was married off to the unconscious Regent in a marriage meant to bring him good luck. From then on, she gained a powerful weapon at her side. For the legitimate older sister who envied her: she flaunted her success and slapped her down at every turn! For the stepmoth 12kReads9.2Score869Shelves
24. 124 抢 You Stole My Trash Ex? Taste the Massacre First 抢我渣前夫？6，灭门惨剧你先尝 Gazing at the Wind and Moon览风月Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, revenge, family intrigue, sweet romance, satisfying read, one-on-one romance] Also known as "My Reborn Half-Sister Wanted to Switch Marriages, So I Let Her. Now She’s the One Crying" Lu Jintang and Lu Zhaoyue were both reborn. As soon as she returned, Lu Zhaoyue eagerly declared, “I’ll give you the Xie family match. I’ll marry into the Xiao family in your place!” Lu Jintang happily agreed and married without hesitation into the seemingly doomed Xie family. Lu Zhaoyue was overjoyed. At 4.7kReads—Score468Shelves

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    This is a marriage-swapping novel where the male and female leads fall in love after an arranged marriage, and their interactions after marriage are quite entertaining.

25. 125 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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    Marriage of convenience leading to love, mutual redemption

26. 126 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 19.5kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves
27. 127 在 Working Hard to Win the Tyrant's Favor 在暴君身边努力营业 Chirping Summer Solstice啾啾夏至Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] [Feel-good power fantasy] [Only each other] Yu Fei transmigrates into a book. The male lead, the Crown Prince, is destined to become a tyrant in the future o(╥﹏╥)o. Yu Fei says she’s trembling with fear. But To stay alive, she decides to work hard and win over the Crown Prince! Yan Ran, the Crown Prince, has zero tolerance for good-for-nothings. But he soon discovers that Yu Fei is one audacious woman. Extremely audacious. At first, Yan Ran: “Woman, you may be a good-for-nothing, 576Reads9.2Score103Shelves

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    The first book is finished. Both protagonists are virgins, they heal and respect each other, there's no melodrama, it's very sweet, and I've read it many times. The second book is also virgins, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, the female lead heals the male lead, and the female lead's transmigration has some common issues. The third book is almost finished, also virgins, the female lead heals the male lead, it's very sweet, and their love isn't sudden, it's a gradual process.

28. 128 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 49.3kReads9.4Score5.5kShelves
29. 129 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!] A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, super sweet and pampering, don't miss it! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

30. 130 新 The Princess Consort Ran Off in Her Wedding Dress on Her Wedding Night 新婚夜王妃脱下嫁衣跑了 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance286k WordsCompleted Sweet romance, no angst. On their wedding night, the princess takes off her wedding dress and runs away! Fighting through the tingling pain, Hu Qinglan bit her lower lip and rushed toward the enormous hot spring... At that moment, Yun Xiaotian, meditating inside, wore a furious expression... First, he went mad. On their wedding night, the prince said coldly, “Turn the whole capital upside down if you have to. Find that woman for me! I don't care whether she's dead or alive!” Then came his dot 786Reads8.2Score108Shelves

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    He was tall and imposing, his elegant robe accentuating his handsome features. His face was stern and sharply defined, with deep-set eyes beneath thick eyebrows that exuded an air of mystery.

31. 131 恭 Congratulations, Prince: Your Beloved Princess Has Someone in Her Heart 恭喜王爷：喜提小娇妃心有所属 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance42k WordsCompleted She was useless, he was powerful... and just like that, they ended up in this ridiculous situation. After being reborn, she married into her former husband's family and became the wife of her friend from her previous life, who was also her former husband's nephew. On their wedding night, feeling unnerved by his stare, Wei Lu brushed at the nonexistent dust on her clothes! In a calm voice, she parted her lips: “I, I, I...!” “Enough with the ‘I’s! Tell me, Your Highness: you have two choices. Do y —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 132 残 The Crippled Princess Fights Her Way Up, While the Disgraced Prince Asks to Be Cast Aside 残妃逆流而上，废皇子自请下堂 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted Everyone sighs that I have had such a hard life. I am a noblewoman from one of the most envied families in the capital, yet by imperial decree I was married off to a disgraced prince with nothing to his name, despised by all. In the eyes of outsiders, I was a brilliant pearl fallen into the dust, my glittering future wasted away in a shabby, freezing manor. I had only myself to blame for my misery. But only I know there was never a place for me in that cold, prestigious household. My parents w —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 133 替 After Marrying In to Bring Good Fortune, I Won Over the Mad Prince 替嫁冲喜后疯批王爷被我吃服了 The Wilderness and the Wind Conspire Together山野与风同谋Ancient Romance260k WordsCompleted (The new book's rating just came out, and it'll rise later) [Marriage first, love later + substitute bride brought in to bring good luck] [Foodie beauty vs. unhinged prince] Shen Zhiyi is the adopted daughter of a marquis's household. Neither her father nor her mother cares for her, and she's pushed into a substitute marriage with the dreaded Prince Jing, to bring him good luck. Other substitute brides fear being sent to their deaths; she fears starving to death. Other brides whisper sweet nothi 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage turned into love + unexpected sweetness + substitute marriage for good luck – the crazy prince is completely outmaneuvered by the food-loving princess! Mini-drama: The prince wants to consummate the marriage, but the princess only wants to eat!

34. 134 重 Reborn, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Shall We Grow Old Together? 重生太子殿下我们白头偕老好不好 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance185k WordsCompleted "Yu Mingxue, I'm sorry. This prince no longer has any feelings for you. The marriage is off," Nangong Yemian said gravely. His eyes filled with a coldness that kept everyone at a distance. "Crown Prince, please! I'm sorry. Xue'er knows she was wrong. Could you give Xue'er another chance?" Her eyes reddened, and her voice quavered with tears. A flicker of surprise passed through his dark eyes, gone in an instant. 104Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 135 种 The Farming Girl the Regent Can Never Get Enough Of 种田农女，摄政王百看不厌 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance105k WordsCompleted She never thought that loving the simple pleasures of everyday life meant lacking ambition. During the days after she transmigrated, the aroma of rice drifting from the kitchen, clothes drying in the courtyard, and her family chatting around the table brought her more peace of mind than any power or empty reputation. She believed that life wasn't about living to earn other people's envy, but about the warmth of meals and the peace of ordinary days. Even knowing he would one day become a regent, 7Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 136 报 Report, Your Highness: The Princess Consort Has Run Off Again with the Little Cutie 报告王爷，王妃带着小萌宝又跑了 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance125k WordsCompleted We had forgotten our past lives, but when we met again, we fell in love once more. We both lost our memories, yet he fell for her all over again. He doesn’t want her money and chases after her instead. We had both forgotten each other, but we still fell in love again. I’m in tears. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 137 八 With Eight Brothers, the Reborn Legitimate Daughter Reclaims Her Beloved Status 八个哥哥，嫡女重生夺回团宠地位 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted A sweet romance about a reborn legitimate daughter who gets utterly spoiled by her brothers!! (Everyone’s darling, sweet romance, reborn, political intrigue, face-slapping the scum, soft at first then tough, weak at first then strong, kill, kill, kill!) I heard Pei Fang was killed by Bei Zouxie! Li Qingqing’s lips curled slightly! I heard Bei Yunfeng was dead, and Li Qingqing raised her brows! I heard, so many people say, that Chen Xie and the entire Bei Zouxie family are going to die…! Li Qingq 116Reads8.2Score—Shelves
38. 138 琴 Ruling the World with Music: The Reborn Princess Is Dazzling 琴御天下：重生王妃太耀眼 That Year Faded Away凉了那年Ancient Romance129k WordsCompleted You made me die a horrible death in my past life! Did you never think I might take revenge? Ha! If the world has wronged me, then what use is it to me? We might as well overthrow it all! (Reborn × Both Pure × Abuse the Scum and Face-Slapping ×) 3Reads5.8Score—Shelves
39. 139 嫁 After Marrying the Heir, I Want a Divorce Every Day 嫁给世子后，每天都想和离 Dong Dong Qiang Qiang Dong咚咚锵锵咚Ancient Romance218k WordsOngoing [Independent heroine who doesn't rely on the hero + Hero gradually grows through many twists and turns + Hero's long road to winning her back + Devoted couple] To win over civil and military officials, the emperor issued an imperial decree marrying Cen Jian, the legitimate daughter of the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, to Xiao Lin, heir to the Marquis of Weibei. Their wedding day was also the first time the two had met. “I didn't want to marry you.” “I didn't want to marry you either.” After t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead's character is different from the usual ones; she doesn't rely on the male lead. Instead, the male lead grows with her help. The male and female leads are brought together by an arranged marriage, but after the marriage, they only want a divorce. Many things happen later, and the female lead helps the male lead. The male lead also faces his own feelings and begins his journey to win back his wife.

40. 140 哦 Oh Wow! The Lazy Young Lord Gets His Act Together After Marriage 哦吼！成亲后咸鱼世子支愣起来了 Bright as the Starry River皎若星河Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted The animated series is now available [Sweet Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + A Husband Tamed in Every Way + Both Leads Reach the Peak of Life] Shen Yan, heir to the Marquis of Wu'an, is no good at either literature or martial arts, a bona fide couch potato who spends every day eating, drinking, and having fun with his good-for-nothing friends. He thought his life would go on like that forever. Who knew that one day, when he came home, he would be saddled with a baffling marriage arrangemen 1.2kReads8.2Score106Shelves

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    Although it has a low rating, it's still worth watching.

41. 141 错 Wrongfully Married to a Deranged Powerbroker 错嫁疯批权臣 One and Two-Thirds1又三分之二Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted On the eve of her wedding night, Lu Yuan learns that the man she's supposed to marry isn't her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, but Pei Yinian, a ruthless, all-powerful court official who has made countless enemies. Her birth parents: “Pei Yinian won't live much longer anyway. If you marry him and bear his posthumous child, all the Pei family's immense wealth will belong to you.” Her fiancé: “I can't give you a title, but I can give you a child, so you can secure your position as the Pei famil 7.7kReads8.4Score930Shelves

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    It has comedic elements, the male and female leads are both intelligent, and there's a subtle, hidden plot. It's very sweet with no angst, although the female lead suffers a bit (due to her family background).

42. 142 旺 Bringing Fortune to Her Husband and Glory to His Clan! The General's Wife Is a True Lucky Star! 旺夫！兴族！将军夫人真锦鲤！ March Sluggishness三月意懒Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [A dangerously unhinged, handsome and tragic general × a delicate beauty who cries at the drop of a hat; marriage first, love later + sweet romance + age gap] Cheng Yang is the Liang dynasty’s greatest general: stern, ruthless, and utterly brutal in his methods. People in court call him the “Fourth Chancellor.” Despite his outstanding military service, he is cursed with the fate of a lone star. His father and brothers are all dead, his birth mother is gravely ill, and his sister-in-law has gone 12.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    First marriage, then love 🌺 She was forced to marry him. She was intelligent and decisive, while he was as cunning as a viper. Watch how two evenly matched people fight each other, from testing and guarding to falling in love step by step and giving each other their hearts. The story of the emperor and empress working together to win the world. First marriage, then love, two-way journey 🌺 (2) The female lead is a delicate beauty who is usually dull and weak, but she is very smart when it matters. The plot is rich, humorous, first marriage, then love, sweet and doting, good-looking 🌺🌺

43. 143 新 Newlyweds in Love, the Ice-Cold Prince Pins Me Down and Kisses Me 新婚燕尔，冷冰冰王爷把我摁着亲 Ice Moon Songs冰月笙歌Ancient Romance175k WordsCompleted [Transmigration and rebirth + medicine-making space + gentle yet domineering hero + sweet and spirited heroine + devoted couple and sweet romance] Su Luoyan, a modern heir to traditional Chinese medicine, transmigrates into the body of a noblewoman in the Southern Kingdom, then is reborn once again! In her previous life, she lost her modern memories, impulsively divorced the prince, endured cold treatment from her family, and was even tricked by a scumbag into giving her blood to her younger sis 166Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is a short story collection in classical Chinese.

44. 144 奈 The Emperor Can't Help but Favor Me 奈何帝王偏爱我 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [A sweet, soft, obedient empress VS a cold, ruthless, scheming emperor] [Sweet HE + both leads are virgins + one-on-one + fiercely protective and doting husband + only has eyes for her] An imperial decree arrived, ordering a marriage to bring the emperor good fortune. Su Yaning had heard that His Majesty was violent and that he was poisoned and disabled. She had no intention of rushing to her death to join him in the grave, so she forced her younger cousin Su Luo, daughter of the former Grand Ge 7.9kReads8.4Score550Shelves

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    This is super sweet!! The female lead enters the palace as a bride to bring good luck, but the male lead had actually been awake for a while and just wanted to test her. He discovered that she was delicate, timid, and prone to crying, so he kept teasing her mischievously. She was incredibly shy, and in the end, the wicked emperor fell for her, calling her "my darling." It's so sweet! [Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi]

45. 145 难 So Hard to Coax! The Short-Tempered General Is Jealously Losing His Mind 难哄！暴躁将军疯狂吃醋中 Old Qian Yang老千杨Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted To climb the ranks and make a fortune, You Zhao took over the mess left behind by the previous soul reaper. Her assignment: head to the human realm and collect souls. Sure, her specialty was collecting animal souls, like donkeys and dogs. But if there was money in it, she’d take any job! Human realm “General, I’m here to marry you and collect your soul!” General: “Don’t come any closer!” That was how he resisted at first. Part 1: A Stand-In Bride at the Wedding You Zhao: “I’ll crawl through the 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here it comes, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, the female lead seduces the male lead, and the male lead, though abstinent, can't resist.

46. 146 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 26.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves
47. 147 将 The General Asks Every Day: Did His Wife Fall for Him Today? 将军每日一问，夫人今天心动了吗 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance188k WordsCompleted [From the heroine’s perspective: marriage first, love later. From the hero’s perspective: his secret crush comes true. A story of healing.] Yun Jihuan was born under a lucky star, with a distinguished family, beauty, and talent. Her family cherished her, and she had a childhood sweetheart who was also her fiancé. If all went as it should, she would live a peaceful and happy life, becoming the envy of everyone in the capital. But fate played a cruel joke on her. In a single night, her maternal fa 4.7kReads9.1Score494Shelves
48. 148 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 female lead, a screenwriter of short dramas, transmigrates into the world of her own creation. However, the plot changes; the second male lead, who can read her mind, forcibly tries to win her over, and the original female lead tries to harm her. Fortunately, the online comments help her. The female lead even banters with the comments. The male and female leads marry first and then fall in love; the regent rebels for the sake of his queen. The male lead is cunning, and the female lead is quirky. The male lead can see the female lead's level of affection for him and gradually wins her over. She often laments, "Why is the affection level increasing so slowly?" A cute baby appears later in the story.

49. 149 公 The Princess Is Stunning and Clear-Headed, but the King Pursues Her Day and Night 公主绝美清醒，大王日夜纠缠 Yao Yang遥飏Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted Neither the hero nor the heroine is a good person. Marriage first, love later; she tempts him; both are chaste; size difference; the hero is a hopeless romantic; romantic tension early on; a powerful heroine and political intrigue in the middle and later parts. More serious than a mindless feel-good story. Purely fictional ancient setting. Please don’t overanalyze. Liu Chuying is the ninth princess of Beixiang. While the other princesses study the Four Books and Five Classics, her mother teache 2kReads8.9Score198Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese Romance Lovers rejoice! These two arranged marriage-to-love novels are absolutely amazing! I've unearthed two superb ancient Chinese romance novels featuring arranged marriages followed by love, with princesses being sent to foreign lands for political reasons and a new king from an enemy kingdom pursuing his wife. The plots are incredibly sweet, and the political intrigue is also captivating. You'll be hooked! 1. *The Princess is Stunningly Beautiful and Wise, the King is Obsessed Day and Night* A princess and a tyrannical wolf king in an arranged marriage that blossoms into love—a truly unique premise! - The princess is forced into a political marriage, initially thinking she'll be cannon fodder, but she ends up taming the wolf king into a loyal and devoted puppy! - The early back-and-forth is incredibly engaging: "My beloved Hurige, don't leave me..." "Your Majesty, you didn't say that before~" - A politically scheming and love-struck male lead, transforming from a tyrannical wolf king into someone whose eyes are only for her—who can resist this adorable contrast! 2. *After the Political Marriage, She's Pampered by the New King of the Enemy Kingdom* A quirky princess and a cunning and affectionate king—the arranged marriage trope is given a fresh twist! - The princess was sent to an enemy country for a political marriage. Everyone expected palace intrigue, but it turns out all eighteen concubines are sisters?! - The king's pursuit of his wife is a nightmare: "Does the princess truly not understand my feelings?" "Your Highness, you said you had eighteen concubines before~" - Both protagonists are virgins, sweet and romantic, with exotic scenery. The later plot twists are amazing, you won't be able to stop reading! These two ancient romance novels feature arranged marriages followed by love and political intrigue. The male lead's pursuit of his wife is a nightmare, while the female lead focuses on her career. The plots are sweet and captivating! Simply search the titles on Tomato and start reading! You're guaranteed to stay up all night and want to reread them!

50. 150 国 The God of Gambling's Wife at the Duke's Mansion Wants a Divorce Again 国公府的赌神娘子又又又要和离了 Moonlight over Nanshan南山月明Ancient Romance447k WordsOngoing No rebirth, no transmigration. A powerful hero and heroine, and a tale of revenge. Devoted couple + palace and household intrigue + scheming hero + cunning heroine + love and hate + marriage pact Sang Wan was tricked onto a pleasure boat. She was only trying to escape an arranged marriage, but ended up on Pei Jinzhi's pirate ship and, by a twist of fate, became the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo's heir. Every morning when she wakes, she cries out three times: “I want a divorce! I want a divorce —Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This is a classic Chinese romance novel where love blossoms after an arranged marriage. The story is incredibly satisfying, featuring a truly exhilarating female protagonist. It's rare to find a novel with such strong and independent protagonists that I really enjoy!

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